Rob Smith
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Schumer can be removed from his Dem leadership role this week - 23 Dems (and/or independents) just have to vote to depose him
And they should, given this is his fault.
And they should, given this is his fault.
This is a lovely sentiment but Schumer isn't up for re-election until 2028 and he knows this. At which point he will be 77/78. There's no mechanism to recall a sitting senator AFAIK.
Let’s be clear: Chuck Schumer is the one ending this shutdown, no matter how the votes read.
Chuck Schumer is claiming that he’s voting no, while letting other Senators (Fetterman, Kaine, King, etc) do HIS dirty work.
He must be removed from his leadership & primaried for the sake of this country
Chuck Schumer is claiming that he’s voting no, while letting other Senators (Fetterman, Kaine, King, etc) do HIS dirty work.
He must be removed from his leadership & primaried for the sake of this country
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Schumer can be removed from his Dem leadership role this week - 23 Dems (and/or independents) just have to vote to depose him
And they should, given this is his fault.
And they should, given this is his fault.
Catch of the year.
November 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Catch of the year.
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It’s important to note this was a procedural action, not a ruling on the merits of the underlying case. Justice Jackson wasn’t siding with the Trump administration; she was making sure the legal process unfolded correctly and fairly.
November 8, 2025 at 3:21 AM
It’s important to note this was a procedural action, not a ruling on the merits of the underlying case. Justice Jackson wasn’t siding with the Trump administration; she was making sure the legal process unfolded correctly and fairly.
From the same president who gave Argentina $40 billion in the last month.
Trump on SNAP: "Our country has to remain very liquid because problems, catastrophes, wars -- it could be anything. We have to remain liquid. We can't give everything away."
November 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
From the same president who gave Argentina $40 billion in the last month.
Imagine, having a strategic reserve already in place for funding SNAP exactly for the purpose of a government shutdown, then denying its use.
Then, imagine government interfering in small business saying it is illegal to offer discounts to help SNAP recipients.
I cannot.
Then, imagine government interfering in small business saying it is illegal to offer discounts to help SNAP recipients.
I cannot.
November 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Imagine, having a strategic reserve already in place for funding SNAP exactly for the purpose of a government shutdown, then denying its use.
Then, imagine government interfering in small business saying it is illegal to offer discounts to help SNAP recipients.
I cannot.
Then, imagine government interfering in small business saying it is illegal to offer discounts to help SNAP recipients.
I cannot.
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Q: “Most hospitals + people who will lose insurance are in rural areas. If Trump & Republicans are so intent on sticking it to their own voters, why not let them?”
@aoc.bsky.social : “That’s the difference between us & Trump. I don’t care if you voted for me, I want you to have health care.”
@aoc.bsky.social : “That’s the difference between us & Trump. I don’t care if you voted for me, I want you to have health care.”
October 16, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Q: “Most hospitals + people who will lose insurance are in rural areas. If Trump & Republicans are so intent on sticking it to their own voters, why not let them?”
@aoc.bsky.social : “That’s the difference between us & Trump. I don’t care if you voted for me, I want you to have health care.”
@aoc.bsky.social : “That’s the difference between us & Trump. I don’t care if you voted for me, I want you to have health care.”
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The average age of U.S. homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 last year.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
October 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The average age of U.S. homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 last year.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
It’s about one thing. Distraction from the speaker obstructing the release of the Epstein files.
Emmer: "This is about one thing and one thing alone -- to score political points with the terrorist wing of their party, which is set to hold a hate America rally in DC next week."
October 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It’s about one thing. Distraction from the speaker obstructing the release of the Epstein files.
Wait until MAGA hears the Pledge of Allegiance was written by a Christian Socialist.
June 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Wait until MAGA hears the Pledge of Allegiance was written by a Christian Socialist.
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When the moment came, Harvard didn’t hedge or flinch—it stood up. A reminder that integrity isn’t complicated, it’s just rare.
April 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
When the moment came, Harvard didn’t hedge or flinch—it stood up. A reminder that integrity isn’t complicated, it’s just rare.
Senator Warnock preaching good news.
WATCH: "I think we are in a moment where Jesus is a victim of identity theft. I don't know what Bible folks are reading—attacking the poor in the name of the faith," says Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock.
April 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Senator Warnock preaching good news.
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US Constitution Amendment 6: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law ...
"We cannot give everyone a trial," says the president of these United States.
April 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
US Constitution Amendment 6: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law ...
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CEO to worker pay in:
1989 ➡️ 61:1
2025 ➡️ 399:1
Current Target CEO to worker pay:
‼️719:1‼️
So no, we’re STILL not shopping at Target.
1989 ➡️ 61:1
2025 ➡️ 399:1
Current Target CEO to worker pay:
‼️719:1‼️
So no, we’re STILL not shopping at Target.
April 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
CEO to worker pay in:
1989 ➡️ 61:1
2025 ➡️ 399:1
Current Target CEO to worker pay:
‼️719:1‼️
So no, we’re STILL not shopping at Target.
1989 ➡️ 61:1
2025 ➡️ 399:1
Current Target CEO to worker pay:
‼️719:1‼️
So no, we’re STILL not shopping at Target.
My God!
“We need to get better at treating this like a business,’’ then adding that he wanted a deportation system that would work like Amazon Prime “but with human beings.’’ -Todd Lyons, Acting Director of ICE
Our response must be like the words of Bonhoeffer…
“We need to get better at treating this like a business,’’ then adding that he wanted a deportation system that would work like Amazon Prime “but with human beings.’’ -Todd Lyons, Acting Director of ICE
Our response must be like the words of Bonhoeffer…
April 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
My God!
“We need to get better at treating this like a business,’’ then adding that he wanted a deportation system that would work like Amazon Prime “but with human beings.’’ -Todd Lyons, Acting Director of ICE
Our response must be like the words of Bonhoeffer…
“We need to get better at treating this like a business,’’ then adding that he wanted a deportation system that would work like Amazon Prime “but with human beings.’’ -Todd Lyons, Acting Director of ICE
Our response must be like the words of Bonhoeffer…
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April 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Bukele has already returned migrants to the U.S. because they were from Central America or they were women—migrants the Trump admin had unilaterally declared as “criminals.”
This is all a joke to them. It’s truly sick.
This is all a joke to them. It’s truly sick.
April 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Bukele has already returned migrants to the U.S. because they were from Central America or they were women—migrants the Trump admin had unilaterally declared as “criminals.”
This is all a joke to them. It’s truly sick.
This is all a joke to them. It’s truly sick.
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This is what's really going on, just like Russia did years ago, where most of Russian oligarchs got rich
April 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
This is what's really going on, just like Russia did years ago, where most of Russian oligarchs got rich
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I think the Supreme Court got the law badly wrong tonight. But beyond that, it’s just incredibly ominous that Roberts would throw Boasberg under the bus and hand Trump this big win when his administration has conducted this case in EXTREME bad faith from the start. slate.com/news-and-pol...
April 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I think the Supreme Court got the law badly wrong tonight. But beyond that, it’s just incredibly ominous that Roberts would throw Boasberg under the bus and hand Trump this big win when his administration has conducted this case in EXTREME bad faith from the start. slate.com/news-and-pol...
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Trump has done the same damage to our health, environment and security as to our markets, it's just that there isn't a stock ticker that measures the impact so clearly
April 7, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Trump has done the same damage to our health, environment and security as to our markets, it's just that there isn't a stock ticker that measures the impact so clearly
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“Our client, who was in the middle of seeking asylum, just disappeared.”
Lindsay Toczylowski represents 31-year-old Andry, a gay makeup artist from Venezuela who was flown to a notorious prison by the Trump administration after seeking asylum in the U.S.
MORE: www.cbsnews.com/news/venezue...
Lindsay Toczylowski represents 31-year-old Andry, a gay makeup artist from Venezuela who was flown to a notorious prison by the Trump administration after seeking asylum in the U.S.
MORE: www.cbsnews.com/news/venezue...
April 7, 2025 at 1:53 AM
“Our client, who was in the middle of seeking asylum, just disappeared.”
Lindsay Toczylowski represents 31-year-old Andry, a gay makeup artist from Venezuela who was flown to a notorious prison by the Trump administration after seeking asylum in the U.S.
MORE: www.cbsnews.com/news/venezue...
Lindsay Toczylowski represents 31-year-old Andry, a gay makeup artist from Venezuela who was flown to a notorious prison by the Trump administration after seeking asylum in the U.S.
MORE: www.cbsnews.com/news/venezue...
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60 Minutes found no criminal record for 75% of the Venezuelan migrants the U.S. sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador. https://cbsn.ws/4lC4Vp5
April 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
60 Minutes found no criminal record for 75% of the Venezuelan migrants the U.S. sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador. https://cbsn.ws/4lC4Vp5
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This is really unfair to everyone who just voted for him for the racism.
April 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
This is really unfair to everyone who just voted for him for the racism.