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more of this please. as karen and georgia say, “fuck politeness”
House chamber burst into laughter when Marjorie Taylor Greene called for
"decorum."
"decorum."
May 21, 2025 at 1:17 AM
more of this please. as karen and georgia say, “fuck politeness”
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more please
Don't let up. Hold their feet to the fire. (DoJ: I do not mean to literally light feet on fire.)
Alex Lawson to Rep. Miller-Meeks: Last time you spoke with us you lied to our face and said you wouldn’t vote for Medicaid cuts, but you’ve voted for the largest cuts in the history of the country.
Do you have any comment on the health care that 67,000 people in your district are going to lose?
Do you have any comment on the health care that 67,000 people in your district are going to lose?
May 21, 2025 at 2:17 AM
more please
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March 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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I didn't like Regan and still don’t but Trump is not even one bit close to being like him.
March 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I didn't like Regan and still don’t but Trump is not even one bit close to being like him.
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REPORTER: Do you think you you have the authority to round up people, deport them, and then you're under no obligation to a court to show the evidence against them?
TRUMP: Well, that's what the law says. And that's what our country needs.
TRUMP: Well, that's what the law says. And that's what our country needs.
March 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
REPORTER: Do you think you you have the authority to round up people, deport them, and then you're under no obligation to a court to show the evidence against them?
TRUMP: Well, that's what the law says. And that's what our country needs.
TRUMP: Well, that's what the law says. And that's what our country needs.
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I remember one time I went to a restaurant and it just ended up being in somebody’s house and the family tried to figure out what was wrong with their oven while I sat in their living room. 5 out of 5 would repeat.
March 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I remember one time I went to a restaurant and it just ended up being in somebody’s house and the family tried to figure out what was wrong with their oven while I sat in their living room. 5 out of 5 would repeat.
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I've seen a few "actually, a lot of dems are really good at the internet, they just aren't getting attention" please give me non-AOC, non-Bernie examples so that I can educate myself.
I will say though, being good at the internet MEANS GETTING ATTENTION.
I will say though, being good at the internet MEANS GETTING ATTENTION.
I NEED GOOD, THOUGHTFUL LEADERS TO GET WAY BETTER AT USING THE INTERNET LIKE FIVE YEARS AGO
March 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I've seen a few "actually, a lot of dems are really good at the internet, they just aren't getting attention" please give me non-AOC, non-Bernie examples so that I can educate myself.
I will say though, being good at the internet MEANS GETTING ATTENTION.
I will say though, being good at the internet MEANS GETTING ATTENTION.
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If the market continues to trend down, and the Atlanta Fed turns out to be right, the midterms will be very interesting.
The battle between republican self preservation and MAGA will be intense
The battle between republican self preservation and MAGA will be intense
March 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
If the market continues to trend down, and the Atlanta Fed turns out to be right, the midterms will be very interesting.
The battle between republican self preservation and MAGA will be intense
The battle between republican self preservation and MAGA will be intense
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It took seeing adult bullies to understand that my childhood bullies didn’t even really want to hurt me, they just wanted to feel powerful and how I felt about it wasn’t even in the equation.
I can’t imagine someone not outgrowing that, but apparently it happens quite a lot!
I can’t imagine someone not outgrowing that, but apparently it happens quite a lot!
February 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
It took seeing adult bullies to understand that my childhood bullies didn’t even really want to hurt me, they just wanted to feel powerful and how I felt about it wasn’t even in the equation.
I can’t imagine someone not outgrowing that, but apparently it happens quite a lot!
I can’t imagine someone not outgrowing that, but apparently it happens quite a lot!
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Everybody in the United States knew how Trump was and still voted for him so, I have zero sympathy for anyone who voted for Trump.
February 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Everybody in the United States knew how Trump was and still voted for him so, I have zero sympathy for anyone who voted for Trump.
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GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
February 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
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According to David Folkenflik Folkenflik.bsky.social NPR's media reorter, more than 75,000 Washington Post subscribers have canceled their subscibers since owner Jeff Bezos overhauled its opinion sections, sparking criticism that he is shaping the Post to appease Trump. www.npr.org/2025/02/28/n...
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March 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
According to David Folkenflik Folkenflik.bsky.social NPR's media reorter, more than 75,000 Washington Post subscribers have canceled their subscibers since owner Jeff Bezos overhauled its opinion sections, sparking criticism that he is shaping the Post to appease Trump. www.npr.org/2025/02/28/n...
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Here is a 2018 conversation between Jeff Bezos and German publisher Matthias Döpfner at a Business Insider event. Presumably, he is as crimson as a Washington State cherry today:
February 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Here is a 2018 conversation between Jeff Bezos and German publisher Matthias Döpfner at a Business Insider event. Presumably, he is as crimson as a Washington State cherry today:
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Salazar on Venezuelan immigrants in her district who are now at risk of deportation because of new Trump policies: "These are not illegals. This is not Tren de Aragua of MS-13. These are good people who came and we welcome them and I'm sure they're gonna be able to stay."
February 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Salazar on Venezuelan immigrants in her district who are now at risk of deportation because of new Trump policies: "These are not illegals. This is not Tren de Aragua of MS-13. These are good people who came and we welcome them and I'm sure they're gonna be able to stay."
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"Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk’s team."
By the AP's media reporter, David Bauder. apnews.com/article/elon...
"Wired gained 62,500 new subscribers in the United States during the first two weeks of February alone..."
By the AP's media reporter, David Bauder. apnews.com/article/elon...
"Wired gained 62,500 new subscribers in the United States during the first two weeks of February alone..."
Not known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's team
The tech outlet Wired set up a new politics team in time for the presidential election — but its most impactful work is coming after the election is over.
apnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk’s team."
By the AP's media reporter, David Bauder. apnews.com/article/elon...
"Wired gained 62,500 new subscribers in the United States during the first two weeks of February alone..."
By the AP's media reporter, David Bauder. apnews.com/article/elon...
"Wired gained 62,500 new subscribers in the United States during the first two weeks of February alone..."
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Today Jeff Bezos moved the Washington Post's opinion pages into a space where the Wall Street Journal operates. Arguments for other founding principles will not be welcome, he said. The head of the opinion section quit. Journalists on the news side warned of encroachment. The day is just beginning.
SCOOP: WaPo Opinion editor David Shipley is out. Jeff Bezos emails staff about a change to Post Opinions: "We are going to be writing every day in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets."
February 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Today Jeff Bezos moved the Washington Post's opinion pages into a space where the Wall Street Journal operates. Arguments for other founding principles will not be welcome, he said. The head of the opinion section quit. Journalists on the news side warned of encroachment. The day is just beginning.
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21 of my colleagues at New York Public Radio were laid off today. NYPR is also ending our iconic music program "New Sounds" unless the org can find financial support for the show or a buyer. A message from New Sounds host John Schaefer: www.instagram.com/p/DGgflm5xz1...
February 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
21 of my colleagues at New York Public Radio were laid off today. NYPR is also ending our iconic music program "New Sounds" unless the org can find financial support for the show or a buyer. A message from New Sounds host John Schaefer: www.instagram.com/p/DGgflm5xz1...
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This news truly breaks my heart.
We are calling on HHS to take immediate action. Secretary Kennedy needs to bring back weekly measles tracking from the CDC, rehire the health experts, and roll out a serious vaccine campaign. Our kids' safety is on the line!
abcnews.go.com/Health/1st-m...
We are calling on HHS to take immediate action. Secretary Kennedy needs to bring back weekly measles tracking from the CDC, rehire the health experts, and roll out a serious vaccine campaign. Our kids' safety is on the line!
abcnews.go.com/Health/1st-m...
Measles death of unvaccinated child in Texas outbreak is 1st fatality in US in a decade
An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.
abcnews.go.com
February 27, 2025 at 1:58 AM
This news truly breaks my heart.
We are calling on HHS to take immediate action. Secretary Kennedy needs to bring back weekly measles tracking from the CDC, rehire the health experts, and roll out a serious vaccine campaign. Our kids' safety is on the line!
abcnews.go.com/Health/1st-m...
We are calling on HHS to take immediate action. Secretary Kennedy needs to bring back weekly measles tracking from the CDC, rehire the health experts, and roll out a serious vaccine campaign. Our kids' safety is on the line!
abcnews.go.com/Health/1st-m...
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The language, as described, is superfluous. It is already constitutional and federal statutory law that the administration must spend the money that Congress appropriates. Congress’s power of the purse fundamental to our system of government. And yet, it’s a red line for Republicans to include it.
NEW: Trump and Musk's slash-and-burn tactics to remake the government have become the key sticking point in talks to prevent a shutdown
Dems are demanding language to make admin spend Congress-directed money.
Republicans say that’s a red line.
Deadline: March 14
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Dems are demanding language to make admin spend Congress-directed money.
Republicans say that’s a red line.
Deadline: March 14
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Trump and Musk's slash-and-burn tactics are a sticking point in talks to prevent a shutdown
Sen. Patty Murray, the top Democratic appropriator, urged Republicans to help stop Trump from usurping Congress’ spending powers and not to “follow Elon towards a shutdown.”
www.nbcnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The language, as described, is superfluous. It is already constitutional and federal statutory law that the administration must spend the money that Congress appropriates. Congress’s power of the purse fundamental to our system of government. And yet, it’s a red line for Republicans to include it.
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Had a conversation with a non political person whose buddy works for the forest service and was 10 months into his job supplying hard to reach parts of a national forest and was fired. The guy talking to me was like “I don’t really think my buddy’s $50,000 salary is gonna balance the budget.”
most people know someone who works for the federal government in some capacity
and even the assholes who think all federal employees are moochers tend to make a personal exception for their buddy Jim
everyone is going to hear stories of how cruel and capricious this is
and even the assholes who think all federal employees are moochers tend to make a personal exception for their buddy Jim
everyone is going to hear stories of how cruel and capricious this is
im probably just being optimistic but it feels more and more like this strategy of rather indiscriminately and smugly firing a shitload of Americans who serve their country and don’t do political jobs will probably just start pissing off ppl who don’t pay attention to politics.
February 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Had a conversation with a non political person whose buddy works for the forest service and was 10 months into his job supplying hard to reach parts of a national forest and was fired. The guy talking to me was like “I don’t really think my buddy’s $50,000 salary is gonna balance the budget.”
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Let me translate two things this libertarian light nincompoop is saying: Personal liberties means doing whatever the fuck I want. Free markets means doing whatever the fuck I want. He’s an adult toddler.
February 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Let me translate two things this libertarian light nincompoop is saying: Personal liberties means doing whatever the fuck I want. Free markets means doing whatever the fuck I want. He’s an adult toddler.
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From my 2017 essay, "Send the interns." pressthink.org/2017/01/send...
It is relevant again because we have headlines today like this from Politico. "White House seizes control of press pool, will decide which outlets cover events with president."
It is relevant again because we have headlines today like this from Politico. "White House seizes control of press pool, will decide which outlets cover events with president."
February 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
From my 2017 essay, "Send the interns." pressthink.org/2017/01/send...
It is relevant again because we have headlines today like this from Politico. "White House seizes control of press pool, will decide which outlets cover events with president."
It is relevant again because we have headlines today like this from Politico. "White House seizes control of press pool, will decide which outlets cover events with president."