Amy Hawkes
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This is as pathetic a both sides framing as I have seen in a long time. No. Comparison.
Donald Trump had reasonable concerns about how Joe Biden’s relatives enriched themselves through his service. Yet his own family is making the “Biden crime family” look small-time
How Donald Trump is turning into Joe Biden
It’s about more than denying inflation
econ.st
December 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
This is as pathetic a both sides framing as I have seen in a long time. No. Comparison.
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The real issue isn’t left vs right.
It’s not white vs black.
It’s not citizen vs immigrant.
It’s not gay vs straight.
The real issue is that a lot of powerful people have a vested interest — and a lot of money invested — in dividing us, and it’s working.
It’s not white vs black.
It’s not citizen vs immigrant.
It’s not gay vs straight.
The real issue is that a lot of powerful people have a vested interest — and a lot of money invested — in dividing us, and it’s working.
September 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The real issue isn’t left vs right.
It’s not white vs black.
It’s not citizen vs immigrant.
It’s not gay vs straight.
The real issue is that a lot of powerful people have a vested interest — and a lot of money invested — in dividing us, and it’s working.
It’s not white vs black.
It’s not citizen vs immigrant.
It’s not gay vs straight.
The real issue is that a lot of powerful people have a vested interest — and a lot of money invested — in dividing us, and it’s working.
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It does not reflect well on a news organization to fire a commentator for offering their opinion, especially when it was accurate and needed to be said. Especially a contributor of dependable insights like Dowd.
Political analyst Matthew Dowd has been fired from MSNBC after his comments about the death of Charlie Kirk, Variety reports
Matthew Dowd Fired From MSNBC For Charlie Kirk Comments
Political analyst Matthew Dowd has been fired from MSNBC after his comments about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
variety.com
September 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
It does not reflect well on a news organization to fire a commentator for offering their opinion, especially when it was accurate and needed to be said. Especially a contributor of dependable insights like Dowd.
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The greatest political scandal today is not what Trump is doing. It is the fact that congressional Republicans have given up their role in the constitutional system as a check on the executive branch. If we are in a constitutional crisis, it is as much on Mike Johnson and John Thune as anyone else.
February 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The greatest political scandal today is not what Trump is doing. It is the fact that congressional Republicans have given up their role in the constitutional system as a check on the executive branch. If we are in a constitutional crisis, it is as much on Mike Johnson and John Thune as anyone else.
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Fact check: nearly 70 percent of US money for Ukraine actually went to US defense industry to replenish the stocks of OLD stuff that went to Ukraine to use.
Much of which we would have paid to destroy as their lifespan expired.
Much of which we would have paid to destroy as their lifespan expired.
February 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Fact check: nearly 70 percent of US money for Ukraine actually went to US defense industry to replenish the stocks of OLD stuff that went to Ukraine to use.
Much of which we would have paid to destroy as their lifespan expired.
Much of which we would have paid to destroy as their lifespan expired.
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The states most dependent on federal money are disproportionately Trump-voting red states.
—13 of the top 20 states that got more from DC than they paid in taxes voted for Trump 3X.
—Top 5 states that sent DC more than they got (and 9 of the top 10) are all blue states that voted against Trump 3X.
—13 of the top 20 states that got more from DC than they paid in taxes voted for Trump 3X.
—Top 5 states that sent DC more than they got (and 9 of the top 10) are all blue states that voted against Trump 3X.
February 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The states most dependent on federal money are disproportionately Trump-voting red states.
—13 of the top 20 states that got more from DC than they paid in taxes voted for Trump 3X.
—Top 5 states that sent DC more than they got (and 9 of the top 10) are all blue states that voted against Trump 3X.
—13 of the top 20 states that got more from DC than they paid in taxes voted for Trump 3X.
—Top 5 states that sent DC more than they got (and 9 of the top 10) are all blue states that voted against Trump 3X.
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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
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This is what should be on every front page right now. What's happening in the US right now is an illegal power grab by a private citizen. IT'S A COUP.
It's a digital coup. It's Musk who's leading it. The consequences are terrifying. And it's coming for us next.
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open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It's a digital coup. It's Musk who's leading it. The consequences are terrifying. And it's coming for us next.
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open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
IT IS A COUP
This is what should be on every front page in 150 point banner headlines. All I have is this Substack but I lay it beneath your feet and pray to a higher power that I'm wrong.
open.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
This is what should be on every front page right now. What's happening in the US right now is an illegal power grab by a private citizen. IT'S A COUP.
It's a digital coup. It's Musk who's leading it. The consequences are terrifying. And it's coming for us next.
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open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It's a digital coup. It's Musk who's leading it. The consequences are terrifying. And it's coming for us next.
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open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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gee. weird.
"Farmers report missing millions of dollars of funding they were promised by the U.S. Agriculture Department, despite promises from the Trump administration that a federal funding freeze would not apply to projects directly benefiting individuals." www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
"Farmers report missing millions of dollars of funding they were promised by the U.S. Agriculture Department, despite promises from the Trump administration that a federal funding freeze would not apply to projects directly benefiting individuals." www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Farmers on the hook for millions after Trump freezes USDA funds
The White House had repeatedly said the funding freeze would not impact benefits that go directly to individuals.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
gee. weird.
"Farmers report missing millions of dollars of funding they were promised by the U.S. Agriculture Department, despite promises from the Trump administration that a federal funding freeze would not apply to projects directly benefiting individuals." www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
"Farmers report missing millions of dollars of funding they were promised by the U.S. Agriculture Department, despite promises from the Trump administration that a federal funding freeze would not apply to projects directly benefiting individuals." www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Excellent piece. Where are the Republicans whose constituents are likely to suffer greatly under Trump. Less populated states rely on federal funding, farmers will be affected by a $2B loss from cuts to USAID. When are they going to stand up for those that elected them?
February 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Excellent piece. Where are the Republicans whose constituents are likely to suffer greatly under Trump. Less populated states rely on federal funding, farmers will be affected by a $2B loss from cuts to USAID. When are they going to stand up for those that elected them?
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Just imagine if as much rage were as directed at the Republicans for what the Republicans are doing as there is at the Democrats for what the Republicans are doing.
February 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Just imagine if as much rage were as directed at the Republicans for what the Republicans are doing as there is at the Democrats for what the Republicans are doing.
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Yes. More like this please.
Murphy: "We need to act like a real opposition party in the middle of a constitutional and democracy crisis. That means we should not be moving forward nominees or legislation in the Senate. Ds should not be giving votes to nominee or legislation in the Senate until Rs get serious about this crisis"
February 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Yes. More like this please.
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Republicans ran into the room to SHEILD Elon Musk from having to come and speak to Congress. They want their billionaire takeover done behind closed doors. The people deserve transparency. No one elected Elon Musk.
I’m in Oversight Committee right now. Ranking Member Connolly just called for a vote to subpoena Elon Musk. Republicans out-number us on this committee, but many aren’t in the room. We’ll see who wins this vote. We deserve transparency and answers.
February 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Republicans ran into the room to SHEILD Elon Musk from having to come and speak to Congress. They want their billionaire takeover done behind closed doors. The people deserve transparency. No one elected Elon Musk.
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Several conversations today w people in the key executive departments. And while the particulars are hard to pin down my impression is that the Musk take over stuff is considerably worse than is being presented in the press. By this I don’t necessarily things they *done* yet but the level of …
February 2, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Several conversations today w people in the key executive departments. And while the particulars are hard to pin down my impression is that the Musk take over stuff is considerably worse than is being presented in the press. By this I don’t necessarily things they *done* yet but the level of …
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BREAKING: I’m hearing from several VA employees that they have been locked out of VATAS - thats how employees request leave - like administrative leave to file EEO complaints. It also shows your work schedule and OT. If this has happened to you, please reach out using the contact info in my bio.
February 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
BREAKING: I’m hearing from several VA employees that they have been locked out of VATAS - thats how employees request leave - like administrative leave to file EEO complaints. It also shows your work schedule and OT. If this has happened to you, please reach out using the contact info in my bio.
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I spoke with the owner of a small NY manufacturing firm. Most of his sales are exports. Biggest markets: Canada, China & Europe.
He never thought Trump would actually impose tariffs; figured it was just campaign talk. If they go into effect, he fears he’ll have to lay off most of his 65 employees.
He never thought Trump would actually impose tariffs; figured it was just campaign talk. If they go into effect, he fears he’ll have to lay off most of his 65 employees.
February 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I spoke with the owner of a small NY manufacturing firm. Most of his sales are exports. Biggest markets: Canada, China & Europe.
He never thought Trump would actually impose tariffs; figured it was just campaign talk. If they go into effect, he fears he’ll have to lay off most of his 65 employees.
He never thought Trump would actually impose tariffs; figured it was just campaign talk. If they go into effect, he fears he’ll have to lay off most of his 65 employees.
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Hi all, We’re still here at OPM.
We have a situation where we MIGHT, and I do mean, MIGHT have four of Elon’s people blocked from the building.
Can we get press or a member of Congress down here? We’ve blocked them for two hours and they keep coming back and trying to go in.
We have a situation where we MIGHT, and I do mean, MIGHT have four of Elon’s people blocked from the building.
Can we get press or a member of Congress down here? We’ve blocked them for two hours and they keep coming back and trying to go in.
February 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Hi all, We’re still here at OPM.
We have a situation where we MIGHT, and I do mean, MIGHT have four of Elon’s people blocked from the building.
Can we get press or a member of Congress down here? We’ve blocked them for two hours and they keep coming back and trying to go in.
We have a situation where we MIGHT, and I do mean, MIGHT have four of Elon’s people blocked from the building.
Can we get press or a member of Congress down here? We’ve blocked them for two hours and they keep coming back and trying to go in.
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February 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Hedge funds are betting big that the stock market is going to suffer a devastating crash due to Donald Trump. Data from Goldman Sachs is sending shockwaves through financial circles, revealing a dramatic surge in 'short' positions against US stocks.
Hedge funds massive bet on stock market crash raises alarm for 401k's
Hedge funds have placed billions in short bets against U.S. stocks, signaling fears of a market collapse that could devastate 401(k)s and retirement savings while fueling Wall Street panic.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Hedge funds are betting big that the stock market is going to suffer a devastating crash due to Donald Trump. Data from Goldman Sachs is sending shockwaves through financial circles, revealing a dramatic surge in 'short' positions against US stocks.
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Mapquest bringing the shade ☂️
January 31, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Mapquest bringing the shade ☂️
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It was likely after he agreed to the $25 million bribe that he complained about how insulting it was that Biden suggested he was an oligarch.
Also, realizing that literally as Zuck was going on Rogan whining that Biden staffers had cursed and threatened Meta, he was in the middle of negotiating to pay Trump $25 million to be let "into the tent" two months after Trump promised to put him in prison for life. www.techdirt.com/2025/01/16/r...
Rogan Misses The Mark: How Zuck’s Misdirection On Gov’t Pressure Goes Unchallenged
If you only remember two things about the government pressure campaign to influence Mark Zuckerberg’s content moderation decisions, make it these: Donald Trump directly threatened to throw Zuck in …
www.techdirt.com
January 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
It was likely after he agreed to the $25 million bribe that he complained about how insulting it was that Biden suggested he was an oligarch.
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If you’re a Democrat and you’re still aiming your fucking fire at Joe Biden kindly fuck all the way off.
The Day One Dictator said he is building a detention camp for 30,000 people.
Focus on that shit or fuck off.
The Day One Dictator said he is building a detention camp for 30,000 people.
Focus on that shit or fuck off.
January 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM
If you’re a Democrat and you’re still aiming your fucking fire at Joe Biden kindly fuck all the way off.
The Day One Dictator said he is building a detention camp for 30,000 people.
Focus on that shit or fuck off.
The Day One Dictator said he is building a detention camp for 30,000 people.
Focus on that shit or fuck off.
The only tremendous waste and fraud in our government is this 🍊💩🤡
Trump: "We identified and stopped $50 million being sent to Gaza to buy condoms for Hamas." (This is a lie.)
January 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The only tremendous waste and fraud in our government is this 🍊💩🤡
Incompetency at its finest. We are so fucked.
Power in politics is, as much as anything, the perception of power.
And as malevolent as they may be, these incompetent fools in the White House have come out of the gate looking very, very weak.
And as malevolent as they may be, these incompetent fools in the White House have come out of the gate looking very, very weak.
January 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Incompetency at its finest. We are so fucked.
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When I said State Attorney Generals offices had ramped up —I was not exaggerating Let the LITIGATION WARS begin because this took only a matter of hours for the State AGs to go HAM on Trump & his lawlessness and unconstitutional bullshit Source: : marylandattorneygeneral.gov/press…
January 29, 2025 at 1:52 AM
When I said State Attorney Generals offices had ramped up —I was not exaggerating Let the LITIGATION WARS begin because this took only a matter of hours for the State AGs to go HAM on Trump & his lawlessness and unconstitutional bullshit Source: : marylandattorneygeneral.gov/press…