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#Florida born, #Tennessee raised, #Amsterdam based #Frogland >> https://youtube.com/@_frogland?si=AuZdf17pn0RDGELG
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European reaction to the new American national strategy document
The headline, the main takeaway from a European viewpoint is this:
The transatlantic relationship as we know it is over. Yes, we kinda knew this. But this is now official US White House policy. Not a sppech, not a statement. The West as it used to be no longer exists.
The transatlantic relationship as we know it is over. Yes, we kinda knew this. But this is now official US White House policy. Not a sppech, not a statement. The West as it used to be no longer exists.
December 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
European reaction to the new American national strategy document
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We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way to get rid of Citizens United. Let me explain. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
November 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way to get rid of Citizens United. Let me explain. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
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NEW: In a rare public appearance, Jack Smith spoke at length this week issuing a dire warning about Trump's weaponization of the Department of Justice. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-jack-s...
NEW: Jack Smith: "The Department of Justice Was My Home...That Home is Now On Fire."
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith delivered remarks at George Mason University this week, warning of the weaponization of the Justice Department under the Trump administration.
www.muellershewrote.com
September 20, 2025 at 10:42 PM
NEW: In a rare public appearance, Jack Smith spoke at length this week issuing a dire warning about Trump's weaponization of the Department of Justice. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-jack-s...
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My collaboration with Ivan Ehlers for the @latimes.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My collaboration with Ivan Ehlers for the @latimes.com
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Changing the name of the Department of Defense will cost billions.We could build units for all unhoused veterans. Or give service members a pay raise so 35K active duty members wouldn’t have to rely on food stamps. Or… or… or…
September 6, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Changing the name of the Department of Defense will cost billions.We could build units for all unhoused veterans. Or give service members a pay raise so 35K active duty members wouldn’t have to rely on food stamps. Or… or… or…
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So not only do churches NOT have to pay taxes, they're going to get YOUR tax dollars to boot. This seems like oh, I don't know, government establishing a religion in violation of the First Amendment?
Lots of right-wing political pastors and charlatans about to get rich from FEMA money.
August 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
So not only do churches NOT have to pay taxes, they're going to get YOUR tax dollars to boot. This seems like oh, I don't know, government establishing a religion in violation of the First Amendment?
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This interview, which is also available to listen to as a podcast, provides a useful overview of some of the dangerous trends we’ve been seeing in recent months regarding federalization and militarization of state and local police functions.
Opinion | Trump Is Building His Own Paramilitary Force
www.nytimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This interview, which is also available to listen to as a podcast, provides a useful overview of some of the dangerous trends we’ve been seeing in recent months regarding federalization and militarization of state and local police functions.
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May this portion of the dissent by Ketanji Brown Jackson haunt John Roberts forever and be the final word on his tenure as Chief Justice.
August 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
May this portion of the dissent by Ketanji Brown Jackson haunt John Roberts forever and be the final word on his tenure as Chief Justice.
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Can you imagine a US envoy handing a Nazi medal to the family of an American who died fighting for Hitler? Because this just happened:
www.cnn.com/2025/08/20/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/08/20/p...
Witkoff delivered Russian medal from Putin to family of American who was killed fighting for Russia in 2024 | CNN Politics
US special envoy Steve Witkoff delivered a Russian medal to the grieving family of an American who was killed fighting for Russia in 2024, a senior administration official told CNN.
www.cnn.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Can you imagine a US envoy handing a Nazi medal to the family of an American who died fighting for Hitler? Because this just happened:
www.cnn.com/2025/08/20/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/08/20/p...
Jack White is not wrong. Trump has turned the White House into a gaudy gold-plated Victorian whore house. 😳👇
August 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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3. Russian reparations – Pay hundreds of billions in damages using frozen Russian assets.
4. Return of abducted children & POWs – 20,000 children taken, thousands of prisoners still held.
5. No sanctions relief for Russia – Maintain and strengthen sanctions to prevent regrouping.
4. Return of abducted children & POWs – 20,000 children taken, thousands of prisoners still held.
5. No sanctions relief for Russia – Maintain and strengthen sanctions to prevent regrouping.
August 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
3. Russian reparations – Pay hundreds of billions in damages using frozen Russian assets.
4. Return of abducted children & POWs – 20,000 children taken, thousands of prisoners still held.
5. No sanctions relief for Russia – Maintain and strengthen sanctions to prevent regrouping.
4. Return of abducted children & POWs – 20,000 children taken, thousands of prisoners still held.
5. No sanctions relief for Russia – Maintain and strengthen sanctions to prevent regrouping.
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Marc Elias & I discuss the fate of the Voting Rights Act
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Marc Elias & I discuss the fate of the Voting Rights Act
A recording of Joyce Vance's Substack Live
open.substack.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Marc Elias & I discuss the fate of the Voting Rights Act
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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It ain't going away, no it ain't going away....
August 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
It ain't going away, no it ain't going away....
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Not only is today’s employment report uniquely bad, but revisions to the prior months show that, on average, we have seen 35k net new jobs created for the last 3 months:
JAN: +111K
FEB: +102K
MAR: +120K
APR: +158K
MAY: +19K
JUN: +14K
JUL: +73K
No way to put lipstick on this pig.
JAN: +111K
FEB: +102K
MAR: +120K
APR: +158K
MAY: +19K
JUN: +14K
JUL: +73K
No way to put lipstick on this pig.
August 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Not only is today’s employment report uniquely bad, but revisions to the prior months show that, on average, we have seen 35k net new jobs created for the last 3 months:
JAN: +111K
FEB: +102K
MAR: +120K
APR: +158K
MAY: +19K
JUN: +14K
JUL: +73K
No way to put lipstick on this pig.
JAN: +111K
FEB: +102K
MAR: +120K
APR: +158K
MAY: +19K
JUN: +14K
JUL: +73K
No way to put lipstick on this pig.
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Job growth is slowing to levels not seen since the pandemic.
Inflation is up as more tariffs hit.
Meanwhile, Trump is opening new golf courses, planning for a $200M White House ballroom, and diverting taxpayer dollars to renovate his "free" jet from Qatar.
"New Golden Age."
Inflation is up as more tariffs hit.
Meanwhile, Trump is opening new golf courses, planning for a $200M White House ballroom, and diverting taxpayer dollars to renovate his "free" jet from Qatar.
"New Golden Age."
August 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Job growth is slowing to levels not seen since the pandemic.
Inflation is up as more tariffs hit.
Meanwhile, Trump is opening new golf courses, planning for a $200M White House ballroom, and diverting taxpayer dollars to renovate his "free" jet from Qatar.
"New Golden Age."
Inflation is up as more tariffs hit.
Meanwhile, Trump is opening new golf courses, planning for a $200M White House ballroom, and diverting taxpayer dollars to renovate his "free" jet from Qatar.
"New Golden Age."
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When your neighbor on the left is being dragged away by masked men and your neighbor on the right can't get an X-ray for their child, be sure to quickly explain that "both parties are the same" and whatnot.
July 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
When your neighbor on the left is being dragged away by masked men and your neighbor on the right can't get an X-ray for their child, be sure to quickly explain that "both parties are the same" and whatnot.
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Justice Jackson did not come to play today (Birthright citizenship/nationwide injunctions)
June 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Justice Jackson did not come to play today (Birthright citizenship/nationwide injunctions)
Reposting for no particular reason
June 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Time to lighten things up with some Law & Order Special Victims Unit
January 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Time to lighten things up with some Law & Order Special Victims Unit
Last glimpses of a real president
President Biden shows true leadership after the attack in New Orleans instead of spewing BS conspiracy theories.
January 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Last glimpses of a real president
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2025 coming in like…
January 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
2025 coming in like…
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I love how Denmark isn’t taking any shit from Donald Trump. 🇩🇰 🤣
December 25, 2024 at 6:53 PM
I love how Denmark isn’t taking any shit from Donald Trump. 🇩🇰 🤣
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Protestors gathered in Damascus, Syria for unity and calling for a secular, law abiding, and plural state. Syrian actor Maxim Khalil in front of thousands of people in Umayyad Square spoke up in support for the rights of women and girls: "The Syrian woman deserves to take on all roles”
December 21, 2024 at 7:59 AM
Protestors gathered in Damascus, Syria for unity and calling for a secular, law abiding, and plural state. Syrian actor Maxim Khalil in front of thousands of people in Umayyad Square spoke up in support for the rights of women and girls: "The Syrian woman deserves to take on all roles”
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See below for my statement in response to Chairman Loudermilk's "Interim Report":
December 17, 2024 at 7:36 PM
See below for my statement in response to Chairman Loudermilk's "Interim Report":