Dennis Tarkington
@dentark.bsky.social
Duplicate bridge enthusiast, Yellow Dog democrat, amatuer cook and needle pointer.
loud and clear about how you expect my colleagues to lead and fight in this moment.
Every best wish,
US Senator Chris Murphy
Every best wish,
US Senator Chris Murphy
April 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
loud and clear about how you expect my colleagues to lead and fight in this moment.
Every best wish,
US Senator Chris Murphy
Every best wish,
US Senator Chris Murphy
play in this as well. I need you to amplify what’s happening, support the leaders who are fighting for you to make sure they can continue speaking truth to power against Musk and Trump’s billionaire cronies, and show up at rallies and town halls. Use every tool at your disposal to send a message
April 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
play in this as well. I need you to amplify what’s happening, support the leaders who are fighting for you to make sure they can continue speaking truth to power against Musk and Trump’s billionaire cronies, and show up at rallies and town halls. Use every tool at your disposal to send a message
It’s still in our power to stop the destruction of our democracy with mass mobilization and effective opposition from elected officials. So we can’t miss any opportunity to take advantage of opportunities to put Republicans on the record and shine a light on what is happening.
And you have a role to
And you have a role to
April 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
It’s still in our power to stop the destruction of our democracy with mass mobilization and effective opposition from elected officials. So we can’t miss any opportunity to take advantage of opportunities to put Republicans on the record and shine a light on what is happening.
And you have a role to
And you have a role to
to grind the gears of Congress down as much as possible to make it that much harder and slower to get away with this corruption. That’s why the votes lasted until nearly 5 AM.
This is a five-alarm fire. I don’t think we have two years to plan and fight back. I think we have months.
This is a five-alarm fire. I don’t think we have two years to plan and fight back. I think we have months.
April 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
to grind the gears of Congress down as much as possible to make it that much harder and slower to get away with this corruption. That’s why the votes lasted until nearly 5 AM.
This is a five-alarm fire. I don’t think we have two years to plan and fight back. I think we have months.
This is a five-alarm fire. I don’t think we have two years to plan and fight back. I think we have months.
It’s a fundamental injustice.
Thanks to your pressure and support, many of my Democratic colleagues have joined my effort to do everything we can to make sure they cannot destroy democracy and steal your money in the dark of the night. We are being loud about what is happening. I’m going to continue
Thanks to your pressure and support, many of my Democratic colleagues have joined my effort to do everything we can to make sure they cannot destroy democracy and steal your money in the dark of the night. We are being loud about what is happening. I’m going to continue
April 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
It’s a fundamental injustice.
Thanks to your pressure and support, many of my Democratic colleagues have joined my effort to do everything we can to make sure they cannot destroy democracy and steal your money in the dark of the night. We are being loud about what is happening. I’m going to continue
Thanks to your pressure and support, many of my Democratic colleagues have joined my effort to do everything we can to make sure they cannot destroy democracy and steal your money in the dark of the night. We are being loud about what is happening. I’m going to continue
they are doing is deeply unpopular. They are offering a tax cut to the most wealthy that is 850 times larger than what they are offering working people. Oh and by the way, any tax cuts for working people are going to be washed out by higher costs for basic necessities, like health care and food.
April 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
they are doing is deeply unpopular. They are offering a tax cut to the most wealthy that is 850 times larger than what they are offering working people. Oh and by the way, any tax cuts for working people are going to be washed out by higher costs for basic necessities, like health care and food.
The corruption and theft is happening in the open here.
The whole game for Republicans is taking your money and giving it to the wealthiest corporations and billionaires — even if it means kicking your parents out of a nursing home or turning off Medicaid for the poorest children. They know what
The whole game for Republicans is taking your money and giving it to the wealthiest corporations and billionaires — even if it means kicking your parents out of a nursing home or turning off Medicaid for the poorest children. They know what
April 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The corruption and theft is happening in the open here.
The whole game for Republicans is taking your money and giving it to the wealthiest corporations and billionaires — even if it means kicking your parents out of a nursing home or turning off Medicaid for the poorest children. They know what
The whole game for Republicans is taking your money and giving it to the wealthiest corporations and billionaires — even if it means kicking your parents out of a nursing home or turning off Medicaid for the poorest children. They know what
made them vote on whether to protect IVF and require insurers to cover it. Every single amendment Democrats proposed was shot down. On almost every single amendment, Republicans universally opposed it. Every Republican voted against our proposal to prevent more tax cuts for billionaires.
April 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
made them vote on whether to protect IVF and require insurers to cover it. Every single amendment Democrats proposed was shot down. On almost every single amendment, Republicans universally opposed it. Every Republican voted against our proposal to prevent more tax cuts for billionaires.
as my colleagues choose to ignore the constitutional crisis happening before our eyes.
So what did we propose? We proposed no tax cuts for anyone who makes a billion dollars a year. We made them vote on whether or not Elon Musk and DOGE should have limitless access to Americans’ personal data. We
So what did we propose? We proposed no tax cuts for anyone who makes a billion dollars a year. We made them vote on whether or not Elon Musk and DOGE should have limitless access to Americans’ personal data. We
April 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
as my colleagues choose to ignore the constitutional crisis happening before our eyes.
So what did we propose? We proposed no tax cuts for anyone who makes a billion dollars a year. We made them vote on whether or not Elon Musk and DOGE should have limitless access to Americans’ personal data. We
So what did we propose? We proposed no tax cuts for anyone who makes a billion dollars a year. We made them vote on whether or not Elon Musk and DOGE should have limitless access to Americans’ personal data. We
them, but we had two objectives here. One, Republicans were forced to put their opinion on record — many for the first time — on the most corrupt parts of Trump and Musk’s agenda. Two, as I’ve been saying, I am going to make every process and procedure as slow and painful as possible for as long
April 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
them, but we had two objectives here. One, Republicans were forced to put their opinion on record — many for the first time — on the most corrupt parts of Trump and Musk’s agenda. Two, as I’ve been saying, I am going to make every process and procedure as slow and painful as possible for as long
series of procedural steps. Last night, they took the first step which requires them to pass an outline of their plan, but with it, any senator can offer as many amendments as we want. So my Democratic colleagues and I did just that.
Now, we knew that Republicans would largely unanimously oppose
Now, we knew that Republicans would largely unanimously oppose
April 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
series of procedural steps. Last night, they took the first step which requires them to pass an outline of their plan, but with it, any senator can offer as many amendments as we want. So my Democratic colleagues and I did just that.
Now, we knew that Republicans would largely unanimously oppose
Now, we knew that Republicans would largely unanimously oppose
tax cut for billionaires and corporations. And they plan to pay for it with cuts to programs that working people rely on. Popular and necessary programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP, are all being targeted. In order to pass the tax cut, Republicans have to go through a
April 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
tax cut for billionaires and corporations. And they plan to pay for it with cuts to programs that working people rely on. Popular and necessary programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP, are all being targeted. In order to pass the tax cut, Republicans have to go through a
And they do not want the American people to see how blatant their handover of our government to the billionaire class is.
So I want to explain what happened last night and what we did to fight back. The apex of Republicans’ plan to turn over our government to their wealthy cronies is a giant
So I want to explain what happened last night and what we did to fight back. The apex of Republicans’ plan to turn over our government to their wealthy cronies is a giant
April 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
And they do not want the American people to see how blatant their handover of our government to the billionaire class is.
So I want to explain what happened last night and what we did to fight back. The apex of Republicans’ plan to turn over our government to their wealthy cronies is a giant
So I want to explain what happened last night and what we did to fight back. The apex of Republicans’ plan to turn over our government to their wealthy cronies is a giant
Report from the Senate Floor:
Last night in the Senate, something really important happened. Republicans forced us to debate their billionaire bailout budget framework. We started voting at 6 PM because they knew doing it in the dark of night would minimize media coverage.
Last night in the Senate, something really important happened. Republicans forced us to debate their billionaire bailout budget framework. We started voting at 6 PM because they knew doing it in the dark of night would minimize media coverage.
April 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Report from the Senate Floor:
Last night in the Senate, something really important happened. Republicans forced us to debate their billionaire bailout budget framework. We started voting at 6 PM because they knew doing it in the dark of night would minimize media coverage.
Last night in the Senate, something really important happened. Republicans forced us to debate their billionaire bailout budget framework. We started voting at 6 PM because they knew doing it in the dark of night would minimize media coverage.
Please read, copy this, and repost. It’s a long read, but it clearly shows what’s going on in Washington right now.
Senator Chris Murphy asked us to post this statement to your public walls if you can do so without risking your jobs or safety.
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Important read. Please share EVERYWHERE.
Senator Chris Murphy asked us to post this statement to your public walls if you can do so without risking your jobs or safety.
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Important read. Please share EVERYWHERE.
April 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Please read, copy this, and repost. It’s a long read, but it clearly shows what’s going on in Washington right now.
Senator Chris Murphy asked us to post this statement to your public walls if you can do so without risking your jobs or safety.
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Important read. Please share EVERYWHERE.
Senator Chris Murphy asked us to post this statement to your public walls if you can do so without risking your jobs or safety.
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Important read. Please share EVERYWHERE.
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You know China's not playing
China increases tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% as Trump’s wave of global levies goes into effect www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
China increases tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% as Trump’s wave of global levies goes into effect www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump administration live updates: China retaliates as sweeping new U.S. tariffs go into effect
Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect
www.nbcnews.com
April 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
You know China's not playing
China increases tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% as Trump’s wave of global levies goes into effect www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
China increases tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% as Trump’s wave of global levies goes into effect www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Yesterday's protest in Port st Lucie FL
April 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Yesterday's protest in Port st Lucie FL
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It’s still hard to believe the simple fact that this is all self-imposed. Everything that’s happening right now wasn’t the result of some foreign adversary destroying the country. We did this all to ourselves by electing the dumbest motherfucker to ever rule a nation.
April 2, 2025 at 11:11 PM
It’s still hard to believe the simple fact that this is all self-imposed. Everything that’s happening right now wasn’t the result of some foreign adversary destroying the country. We did this all to ourselves by electing the dumbest motherfucker to ever rule a nation.
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Sadly, those who have the knowledge and power to fight back are now cowering to those who break the law. Self-preservation can be a double-edged sword. The true test will be when they are asked to break the law. It will come for them too. My 93-year-old mother had more courage than these men!
March 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Sadly, those who have the knowledge and power to fight back are now cowering to those who break the law. Self-preservation can be a double-edged sword. The true test will be when they are asked to break the law. It will come for them too. My 93-year-old mother had more courage than these men!
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Millions cancelling their trips and businesses in the United States due to Trump’s illegal ICE ethnic cleansing operations.
The damages created by Trump will exceed in the trillions of dollars. #3E #EndImpunity
The damages created by Trump will exceed in the trillions of dollars. #3E #EndImpunity
March 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Millions cancelling their trips and businesses in the United States due to Trump’s illegal ICE ethnic cleansing operations.
The damages created by Trump will exceed in the trillions of dollars. #3E #EndImpunity
The damages created by Trump will exceed in the trillions of dollars. #3E #EndImpunity
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Last night’s article in the Washington Post about D.C. police responding to a 911 call by illegally letting DOGE onto private property is unlike any news story I have ever read. Every single person should read this article and think about where our society is going.
March 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Last night’s article in the Washington Post about D.C. police responding to a 911 call by illegally letting DOGE onto private property is unlike any news story I have ever read. Every single person should read this article and think about where our society is going.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are hitting the road this coming week for Sanders's 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, which is focused on "the takeover of the national government by billionaires and large corporations."
Events will take place in Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado.
Events will take place in Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado.
March 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are hitting the road this coming week for Sanders's 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, which is focused on "the takeover of the national government by billionaires and large corporations."
Events will take place in Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado.
Events will take place in Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado.