@basic-rando.bsky.social
Twitter refugee. Blue dot in a red state. Kinda a Star Wars nerd. She/Her.
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Kaine: "He let Musk force the resignation of the FAA administrator. He disbanded an aviation safety committee... he's got an OMB director who's pushing a hiring freeze & saying 'I want to traumatize the federal workforce'"... he's got an anti-safety agenda..that's why he went the race-baiting route"
January 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Kaine: "He let Musk force the resignation of the FAA administrator. He disbanded an aviation safety committee... he's got an OMB director who's pushing a hiring freeze & saying 'I want to traumatize the federal workforce'"... he's got an anti-safety agenda..that's why he went the race-baiting route"
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"Mike Johnson let [Steward Rhodes] wander around the Capitol...while claiming discussion of “mercy” was divisive” (EmptyWheel).
www.emptywheel.net/2025/01/23/m...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/01/23/m...
Mike Johnson Let a Terrorist Roam the Capitol Yesterday - emptywheel
Mike Johnson let seditionist and terrorist Stewart Rhodes -- whose judgment was commuted but not pardoned -- wander around the scene of the crime yesterday, all while complaining that Bishop Budde's c...
www.emptywheel.net
January 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"Mike Johnson let [Steward Rhodes] wander around the Capitol...while claiming discussion of “mercy” was divisive” (EmptyWheel).
www.emptywheel.net/2025/01/23/m...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/01/23/m...
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Trump's AG nominee withdrew due to charges he was a sexual predator, while Trump's DoD nominee may survive charges that *he* was a sexual predator, as we learn multiple House Republicans texted a 1/6 witness asking for "sexual favors" and, uh, maybe Dems could draw a bright line around all this?
January 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Trump's AG nominee withdrew due to charges he was a sexual predator, while Trump's DoD nominee may survive charges that *he* was a sexual predator, as we learn multiple House Republicans texted a 1/6 witness asking for "sexual favors" and, uh, maybe Dems could draw a bright line around all this?
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"This level of corrupt cash-grabbing would’ve been unfathomable for a president as recently as a decade ago. Now, however, it’s just another form of misconduct Republicans are doing their damndest to normalize."
The shitcoin presidency
$TRUMP is taking corruption to new levels.
www.publicnotice.co
January 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"This level of corrupt cash-grabbing would’ve been unfathomable for a president as recently as a decade ago. Now, however, it’s just another form of misconduct Republicans are doing their damndest to normalize."
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Treasury Secretary nominee structured his compensation to avoid $900,000 in Medicare contributions, contrary to IRS guidance.
Because hedge fund guys need a break compared to mechanics, firefighters, and schoolteachers who pay into Medicare…
Because hedge fund guys need a break compared to mechanics, firefighters, and schoolteachers who pay into Medicare…
January 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Treasury Secretary nominee structured his compensation to avoid $900,000 in Medicare contributions, contrary to IRS guidance.
Because hedge fund guys need a break compared to mechanics, firefighters, and schoolteachers who pay into Medicare…
Because hedge fund guys need a break compared to mechanics, firefighters, and schoolteachers who pay into Medicare…
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$1,131,794,901
That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.
Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.
That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.
Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.
January 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
$1,131,794,901
That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.
Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.
That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.
Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.
Good morning Blue (and pink) Sky
January 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Good morning Blue (and pink) Sky
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in celebration of Tom Holland and Zendaya’s engagement, please enjoy this moment from 2017 when she turned into a literal 😍 emoji and we all knew it was for keeps
Lip Sync Battle - Tom Holland
YouTube video by Comedy Central Latinoamérica
youtu.be
January 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
in celebration of Tom Holland and Zendaya’s engagement, please enjoy this moment from 2017 when she turned into a literal 😍 emoji and we all knew it was for keeps
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UnitedHealth CEO sent employees a memo yesterday (leaked to me) listing anonymous statements of support for the company.
December 12, 2024 at 3:19 PM
UnitedHealth CEO sent employees a memo yesterday (leaked to me) listing anonymous statements of support for the company.
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A real headline:
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund.
www.wsj.com/tech/mark-zu...
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund.
www.wsj.com/tech/mark-zu...
Exclusive | Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund
The president-elect had blasted the tech tycoon during the presidential campaign, but ties have been improving.
www.wsj.com
December 12, 2024 at 3:30 AM
A real headline:
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund.
www.wsj.com/tech/mark-zu...
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund.
www.wsj.com/tech/mark-zu...
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So, the very same Republicans who said they blocked the release of the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz because he is no longer an elected official, are vowing to further investigate Hunter Biden, who is not now, and has never been, an elected official?
Do I have that about right?
Do I have that about right?
December 8, 2024 at 11:33 AM
So, the very same Republicans who said they blocked the release of the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz because he is no longer an elected official, are vowing to further investigate Hunter Biden, who is not now, and has never been, an elected official?
Do I have that about right?
Do I have that about right?
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This doctor’s letter to United Heathcare for denying nausea medication to a child on chemotherapy.
December 5, 2024 at 6:22 PM
This doctor’s letter to United Heathcare for denying nausea medication to a child on chemotherapy.
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a man who gets an email like this from his own mother should be legally required to reveal it to every woman he ever meets ever ever
![We still love you, but we are broken by your behavior and lack of character. I don't want to write emails like this and never thought I would. If it damages our relationship further, then so be it, but at least I have said my piece. [Redacted]
And yes, we are praying for you (and you don't deserve to know how we are praying, so skip the snarky reply)
I don't want an answer to this... I don't want to debate with you. You twist and abuse everything I say anyway. But...
On behalf of all the women (and I know it's many) you have abused in some way, I say... get some help and take an honest look at yourself...
Mom](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:tm3djotsgwdkml5jn5rpubhd/bafkreifcbxiabi7zxvs6muuks5ba2ugax7554oib7ucldsilio3xwaes34@jpeg)
November 30, 2024 at 6:21 AM
a man who gets an email like this from his own mother should be legally required to reveal it to every woman he ever meets ever ever
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Sarah McBride: "It is an attempt to distract ... Every single time we hear them say the word 'trans,' look what they're doing with their right hand. Look at what they're doing to pick the pocket of American workers, to fleece seniors by privatizing Social Security and Medicare."
November 24, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Sarah McBride: "It is an attempt to distract ... Every single time we hear them say the word 'trans,' look what they're doing with their right hand. Look at what they're doing to pick the pocket of American workers, to fleece seniors by privatizing Social Security and Medicare."
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Judge Merchan takes Trump's sentencing date off the calendar while the parties brief Trump's motion to dismiss the case & vacate the conviction. Sad day for the rule of law.
November 22, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Judge Merchan takes Trump's sentencing date off the calendar while the parties brief Trump's motion to dismiss the case & vacate the conviction. Sad day for the rule of law.
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REPORTER: Did you sexually assault a woman in Monterey, California?
PETE HEGSETH: I have -- ah -- as far as the media is concerned, it's very simple. The matter was fully investigated, and I was completely cleared, and that's where I'm gonna leave it.
PETE HEGSETH: I have -- ah -- as far as the media is concerned, it's very simple. The matter was fully investigated, and I was completely cleared, and that's where I'm gonna leave it.
November 21, 2024 at 5:17 PM
REPORTER: Did you sexually assault a woman in Monterey, California?
PETE HEGSETH: I have -- ah -- as far as the media is concerned, it's very simple. The matter was fully investigated, and I was completely cleared, and that's where I'm gonna leave it.
PETE HEGSETH: I have -- ah -- as far as the media is concerned, it's very simple. The matter was fully investigated, and I was completely cleared, and that's where I'm gonna leave it.
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The controversy is not merely that Matt Gaetz raped underaged girls.
The controversy is not even just that Donald Trump wants to make this sex predator attorney general.
The controversy is that the entire GOP is OK with that.
The controversy is not even just that Donald Trump wants to make this sex predator attorney general.
The controversy is that the entire GOP is OK with that.
November 21, 2024 at 1:28 PM
The controversy is not merely that Matt Gaetz raped underaged girls.
The controversy is not even just that Donald Trump wants to make this sex predator attorney general.
The controversy is that the entire GOP is OK with that.
The controversy is not even just that Donald Trump wants to make this sex predator attorney general.
The controversy is that the entire GOP is OK with that.
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Mediaite obtained the police report of the Pete Hegseth alleged sexual assault incident. The details are horrific and should be disqualifying.
NEW: Mediaite Obtains Full Police Report on Pete Hegseth Sexual Assault Allegation
Days after the revelation of a sexual assault allegation against Trump secretary of defense pick Pete Hegseth, Mediaite obtained a extensive police report on the 2017 encounter.
www.mediaite.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:57 AM
Mediaite obtained the police report of the Pete Hegseth alleged sexual assault incident. The details are horrific and should be disqualifying.
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Even if you call them "deportation facilities", they're still concentration camps.
Last time Trump imprisoned migrant families and their children they got no soap, no tooth brushes, and little to eat.
Children.
Last time Trump imprisoned migrant families and their children they got no soap, no tooth brushes, and little to eat.
Children.
November 20, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Even if you call them "deportation facilities", they're still concentration camps.
Last time Trump imprisoned migrant families and their children they got no soap, no tooth brushes, and little to eat.
Children.
Last time Trump imprisoned migrant families and their children they got no soap, no tooth brushes, and little to eat.
Children.
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The same Republicans who demanded to see Kamala Harris’s work records from her job at McDonald’s 40 years ago are now refusing to release a new House Ethics Committee report on child sex trafficking allegations against Trump’s attorney general pick Matt Gaetz.
House Ethics Committee to keep Gaetz report under wraps
The House Ethics Committee met Wednesday but did not release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), resisting significant pressure to release its findings after President-elect Trump select…
thehill.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:39 PM
The same Republicans who demanded to see Kamala Harris’s work records from her job at McDonald’s 40 years ago are now refusing to release a new House Ethics Committee report on child sex trafficking allegations against Trump’s attorney general pick Matt Gaetz.
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If there's one thing Republicans hate more than Matt Gaetz, it's Matt Gaetz facing any consequences for his actions.
November 20, 2024 at 10:19 PM
If there's one thing Republicans hate more than Matt Gaetz, it's Matt Gaetz facing any consequences for his actions.
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so is anybody even going to bother to go through the motions of calling for Trump to divest from his businesses this time around, or did we just give up on that one too?
November 20, 2024 at 5:40 PM
so is anybody even going to bother to go through the motions of calling for Trump to divest from his businesses this time around, or did we just give up on that one too?