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Elon Musk’s giddily uninformed strike force of Peter Thiel acolytes cost the government $21.7 billion, according to a new report from Dems on the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.
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Senate Democrats Estimate DOGE Caused Billions of Dollars In Government Waste
A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This...
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August 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Elon Musk’s giddily uninformed strike force of Peter Thiel acolytes cost the government $21.7 billion, according to a new report from Dems on the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.
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The administration's cuts to the NWS are inexplicable and unforgiveable. BUT, in this case it does not appear the cuts played a role in the Texas tragedy. Important read:
open.substack.com/pub/theeyewa...
open.substack.com/pub/theeyewa...
Making sense of the weather that led to a horrible Texas flooding tragedy, plus Tropical Storm Chantal
In brief: Invest 92L became Tropical Depression 3 yesterday and is now Tropical Storm Chantal.
open.substack.com
July 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The administration's cuts to the NWS are inexplicable and unforgiveable. BUT, in this case it does not appear the cuts played a role in the Texas tragedy. Important read:
open.substack.com/pub/theeyewa...
open.substack.com/pub/theeyewa...
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LAPD when they think nobody is watching
June 9, 2025 at 4:01 AM
LAPD when they think nobody is watching
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Wraith to the bottom www.cnn.com/2025/03/10/p...
Deleted tweets show top State Department official spread false rumor about Rubio’s sexuality, called him ‘low IQ’ | CNN Politics
A top acting State Department official deleted at least half a dozen tweets that ridiculed his new boss, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, including ones calling him “low IQ” and repeating a false rumor...
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March 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Wraith to the bottom www.cnn.com/2025/03/10/p...
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In 2021, we mapped the spread of cancer-causing industrial air emissions down to the neighborhood level using EPA data ⤵️
The Most Detailed Map of Cancer-Causing Industrial Air Pollution in the U.S.
Using the EPA’s data, we mapped the spread of cancer-causing industrial air emissions down to the neighborhood level. Look up your home to see if you and your loved ones are living in a hot spot.
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March 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In 2021, we mapped the spread of cancer-causing industrial air emissions down to the neighborhood level using EPA data ⤵️
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Just restating the simple point: President lacks the constitutional authority to close a department created by Congress. Full stop. Both the creation and on-going funding of these Depts are LAWS not suggestions. This is criminal conduct. www.wsj.com/politics/pol... via @WSJ
Exclusive | Draft of Trump Executive Order Aims to Eliminate Education Department
Secretary Linda McMahon would be directed to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure” based on “the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law.”
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March 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Just restating the simple point: President lacks the constitutional authority to close a department created by Congress. Full stop. Both the creation and on-going funding of these Depts are LAWS not suggestions. This is criminal conduct. www.wsj.com/politics/pol... via @WSJ
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The fact that Lisa Murkowski was practically the only GOPer to offer serious criticism of Trump/Vance's ambush of Zelensky illustrates the total collapse of the center-right in this country as a bulwark against rising fascism.
On the pod, we dig into what this means:
newrepublic.com/article/1922...
On the pod, we dig into what this means:
newrepublic.com/article/1922...
“Sick”: GOP Senator’s Harsh Takedown of Trump Hints at a Darker Story
As one GOP Senator sharply criticizes Trump and JD Vance for ambushing Ukraine’s Zelenskiy, an expert on democratic erosion explains what the clash reveals about Trump-Vance’s message to the global fa...
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March 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The fact that Lisa Murkowski was practically the only GOPer to offer serious criticism of Trump/Vance's ambush of Zelensky illustrates the total collapse of the center-right in this country as a bulwark against rising fascism.
On the pod, we dig into what this means:
newrepublic.com/article/1922...
On the pod, we dig into what this means:
newrepublic.com/article/1922...
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The Finding Out phase is going to be painful to many people -- including members of Congress come 2026 (if we're still holding elections then)
Many Medicaid recipients do not know they receive it because Medicaid is called different things in different states. The public narrative of Medicaid focuses on a distant other, but 40% of US children and 60% of nursing home residents receive Medicaid. Just SOME of the names by state are below:
February 28, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The Finding Out phase is going to be painful to many people -- including members of Congress come 2026 (if we're still holding elections then)
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Texas Senator Ted Cruz posts a progress report of his recent accomplishments and tags Elon Musk, the unelected CEO of the United States. Our elected officials are reporting to an oligarch now.
February 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Texas Senator Ted Cruz posts a progress report of his recent accomplishments and tags Elon Musk, the unelected CEO of the United States. Our elected officials are reporting to an oligarch now.
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True story: a few years ago, I was being interviewed by a reporter for the New York Times. I mentioned the history of eviction statutes and how they tied into Jim Crow.
The reporter asked "what's Jim Crow?"
When I explained, the reporter didn't believe me and said the US wouldn't do that.
The reporter asked "what's Jim Crow?"
When I explained, the reporter didn't believe me and said the US wouldn't do that.
February 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
True story: a few years ago, I was being interviewed by a reporter for the New York Times. I mentioned the history of eviction statutes and how they tied into Jim Crow.
The reporter asked "what's Jim Crow?"
When I explained, the reporter didn't believe me and said the US wouldn't do that.
The reporter asked "what's Jim Crow?"
When I explained, the reporter didn't believe me and said the US wouldn't do that.
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I will never top this
February 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I will never top this
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Thus far DOGE operatives have have full read access to govt payments system at Treasury (yr tax refunds, bank info, etc); full access to all CMS data (anything tied to your Medicare or Medicaid); and now they are seeking full access to everyone's tax returns. Feeling safer?
February 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thus far DOGE operatives have have full read access to govt payments system at Treasury (yr tax refunds, bank info, etc); full access to all CMS data (anything tied to your Medicare or Medicaid); and now they are seeking full access to everyone's tax returns. Feeling safer?
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Th airbnb co-founder & one of Elon's best friends, billionaire Joe Gebbia, is joining the Trump/Elon team to decimate the federal government: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/u...
Billionaire Airbnb Co-Founder Is Said to Take Role in Musk’s Government Initiative
Joe Gebbia is a board member at Tesla and is close to Elon Musk, the company’s C.E.O.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Th airbnb co-founder & one of Elon's best friends, billionaire Joe Gebbia, is joining the Trump/Elon team to decimate the federal government: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/u...
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Every statement Ds make going forward mentions Elon, his billionaire degeneracy and demand to rule as a tyrant. He's a nominal American who gained his citizenship by fraud. These are unAmerican values. We don't want to be ruled by kings or be slaves.
Musk shared a statement from someone suggesting various reasons for defying court orders. That comment stated, "I don’t like the precedent it sets when you defy a judicial ruling, but I’m just wondering what other options are these judges leaving us…”
www.rawstory.com/trump-elon-c...
www.rawstory.com/trump-elon-c...
'The feel of a coup': Elon Musk said to be poised to 'defy' major judicial order
Elon Musk appears poised to defy a judicial order, according to observers.
Musk, the richest man in the world and an appointee of Donald Trump, was dealt a blow over the weekend when a judge reporte...
www.rawstory.com
February 9, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Every statement Ds make going forward mentions Elon, his billionaire degeneracy and demand to rule as a tyrant. He's a nominal American who gained his citizenship by fraud. These are unAmerican values. We don't want to be ruled by kings or be slaves.
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Patel got a big check from a guy best known for running anti-American influence operations with money from a slush fund set up by Vladimir Putin www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Kash Patel was paid by Russian filmmaker with Kremlin ties, documents show
Patel, Trump’s nominee to be FBI director, was paid $25,000 last year by a film company that has promoted anti-Western views advanced by the Kremlin, documents show.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Patel got a big check from a guy best known for running anti-American influence operations with money from a slush fund set up by Vladimir Putin www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Notable that Elons crew of incels and edgelords are full fledged men for the purposes of being given the keys to car to run the govt. But for the purposes of being accountable for their actions they’re just kids from good families with youthful indiscretions.
February 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Notable that Elons crew of incels and edgelords are full fledged men for the purposes of being given the keys to car to run the govt. But for the purposes of being accountable for their actions they’re just kids from good families with youthful indiscretions.
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Great job by Ruben (@rubenbolling.bsky.social).
February 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Great job by Ruben (@rubenbolling.bsky.social).
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Every single one of them deserves PRISON.
February 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Every single one of them deserves PRISON.
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In 2016 the NYT ran multiple front page stories page about the grave national security risk of Hillary Clinton's server.
Today's front page, and nary a mention of the successful "plutocratic coup" (said by a sitting House member) or "constitutional crisis (said by a sitting Senator) unfolding
Today's front page, and nary a mention of the successful "plutocratic coup" (said by a sitting House member) or "constitutional crisis (said by a sitting Senator) unfolding
February 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
In 2016 the NYT ran multiple front page stories page about the grave national security risk of Hillary Clinton's server.
Today's front page, and nary a mention of the successful "plutocratic coup" (said by a sitting House member) or "constitutional crisis (said by a sitting Senator) unfolding
Today's front page, and nary a mention of the successful "plutocratic coup" (said by a sitting House member) or "constitutional crisis (said by a sitting Senator) unfolding
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New York Democrats may push a bill that would delay the special election to fill Stefanik's seat until this summer: gothamist.com/news/ny-dems...
NY Dems consider calendar change that could keep Stefanik seat empty
If confirmed, Trump’s nominee for U.N. ambassador would vacate a safe Republican House seat in the North Country.
gothamist.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
New York Democrats may push a bill that would delay the special election to fill Stefanik's seat until this summer: gothamist.com/news/ny-dems...
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so GOP members of Congress sent rape threats ("sexually explicit texts") to Cassidy Hutchinson after her testimony and now GOP leadership is afraid they'll come out?
January 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
so GOP members of Congress sent rape threats ("sexually explicit texts") to Cassidy Hutchinson after her testimony and now GOP leadership is afraid they'll come out?
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I appear on @CNN often. And if saying this means my days at CNN are over, then fuck it. CNN, removing @Acosta.bsky.social from his am show is cowardly bullshit. Acosta is an independent, unafraid host. To demote him to appease the crybaby in the White House is pathetic. Shame on u CNN. Don’t do it.
January 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I appear on @CNN often. And if saying this means my days at CNN are over, then fuck it. CNN, removing @Acosta.bsky.social from his am show is cowardly bullshit. Acosta is an independent, unafraid host. To demote him to appease the crybaby in the White House is pathetic. Shame on u CNN. Don’t do it.
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Also, @pkrugman.bsky.social told me on the pod last February that he would get "a little bit questioned" by editors when he wrote that the Biden economy was doing well. It's at around the 11 minute mark in this link: newrepublic.com/article/1787...
January 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Also, @pkrugman.bsky.social told me on the pod last February that he would get "a little bit questioned" by editors when he wrote that the Biden economy was doing well. It's at around the 11 minute mark in this link: newrepublic.com/article/1787...
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This is B.S. that Elon Musk is amplifying — Carlos Slim sold the majority of his shares of The New York Times Company several years ago. He is not among the company's top shareholders.
January 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This is B.S. that Elon Musk is amplifying — Carlos Slim sold the majority of his shares of The New York Times Company several years ago. He is not among the company's top shareholders.
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Elon Goes Full Sieg Heil In Clarifying Moment talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/elon-...
Elon Goes Full Sieg Heil In Clarifying Moment
I was at the gym this afternoon when I saw out of...
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January 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Elon Goes Full Sieg Heil In Clarifying Moment talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/elon-...