Dave Burnett
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Dave Burnett
@db26runner.bsky.social
Retired physician executive dedicated to population health management
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A Never Trump Pope?

Leo XIV has been willing to speak truth to power.

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A Never Trump Pope?
Leo XIV speaks truth to power
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May 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach.

Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
April 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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The smart kids told us that it was a mistake to focus on the rendition of the Maryland man to El Salvador because immigration was Trump’s strong suit. But, as Aaron Blake notes, “The new NYT/Siena poll shows Kilmar Abrego Garcia is tied for Trump's worst issue.”
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Slouching Toward 100 Days
Trump's ugliness turns out to matter, after all.
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April 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/u...
How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions
Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.
www.nytimes.com
April 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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After the Steelers selected Derrick Harmon with the 21st pick, his voice cracked on a conference call as he shared the news.

His mother was on life support at a local Detroit hospital.

Harmon was able to tell his mom he got drafted on Thursday night before she died.
April 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Breaking news: Rory McIlroy finally secured his first green jacket and the career Grand Slam with a short birdie putt on the 18th hole, defeating Justin Rose at the Masters.
Masters 2025 live updates: Rory McIlroy beats Justin Rose in playoff, completing career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy completed golf’s career Grand Slam by winning the Masters over Justin Rose in a dramatic final round and playoff.
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April 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Welcome !
Fear has a way of being contagious.

But courage is also contagious.
April 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Nothing to see here. Just a mentally ill president firing national security staffers at the behest of a mentally ill outside advisor.
Trump Live Updates: National Security Officials Said to Be Fired at Laura Loomer's Urging
www.nytimes.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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I don’t do this often and promise not to make a habit of it, but just this once: WE TRIED TO WARN YOU!!!!!
April 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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I will never eat Cheetos again.
April 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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It's not a bad idea to go to the local Walmart or big box retailer and buy lots of consumables now. From toothpaste to soap, anything you can find storage space for, buy before they have to replenish inventory.

Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
April 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Saturday newsletter: Welcome to the end of yet another stupefying week in which Donald Trump tried to distract us from a national security FUBAR by plunging us into an economic fiasco.

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Trump's Week: From FUBAR to Fiasco
Welcome to the end of yet another stupefying week in which Donald Trump tried to distract us from a national security FUBAR by plunging us into an economic fiasco.
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March 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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“You simply can’t treat the airstrike group chat the same way you treat the friend’s girlfriend’s birthday brunch planning group chat. … I mean, these dumbasses are probably planning the invasion of Greenland on Snapchat right now.”

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March 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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March 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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The lying and the staggering incompetence around this is astounding. And dangerous.
After the Atlantic published the texts this morning, Tulsi Gabbard is confronted today on why she lied in her testimony to the Senate yesterday. She says she misremembered.
March 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Whatever happened to the "5 things " DoGe emails ? Talked to someone really smart who just left gov, who said all the emails bounced back as inbox full.

Already forgotten

Typical

Ready Fire Aim
March 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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This guy is in one of the worst prisons in the world with no way out and may spend the rest of his life there because, it appears, he has an autism awareness tattoo in honor of his little brother.

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March 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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“George Conway, a frequent Trump critic and a former partner at a major law firm, told NBC News that firms need to look beyond the bottom line:

“‘They have a moral duty to defend the very system that has allowed them to make the kind of money that they make. …

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Legal community shaken by a powerful law firm's decision to give in to Trump's demands
President Donald Trump rescinded his executive order targeting Paul Weiss — after the law firm agreed to certain conditions.
www.nbcnews.com
March 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Tucson, Arizona today.

Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.

23,000 showed up.
March 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Nota Bene four things: (1) Trump World is in CYA-mode about Musk’s cuts; (2) Trump gave a green light to cabinet members to go after Musk; (3) Trump may have clipped his fellow megalomaniac’s wings; and (4) the whole story leaked out.
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Are Trump and Musk Breaking Up?
A conversation with Politico's Jonathan Martin
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March 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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That’s right. 🇺🇦
March 4, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Financial markets slide as Trump confirms 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada will take effect Tuesday

wapo.st/3F4hlFe
Tariffs for Mexico and Canada begin Tuesday, Trump confirms
Trump said in remarks Monday that he planned to proceed with 25 percent tariffs for Mexico and China. Markets fells on the news.
wapo.st
March 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM