dmjmus
@dmjmus.bsky.social
-Saxophone/Keys, Bandleader, Composer, Educator. MCU/Star Wars/Commanders fan, Zoot is my avatar. HTTC!
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This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office.
2) Elected officials rewrite the rules in the donors' favor.
3) Donors make a huge profit.
4) Repeat.
For the sake of democracy, we must get Big Money out of politics.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office.
2) Elected officials rewrite the rules in the donors' favor.
3) Donors make a huge profit.
4) Repeat.
For the sake of democracy, we must get Big Money out of politics.
July 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office.
2) Elected officials rewrite the rules in the donors' favor.
3) Donors make a huge profit.
4) Repeat.
For the sake of democracy, we must get Big Money out of politics.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office.
2) Elected officials rewrite the rules in the donors' favor.
3) Donors make a huge profit.
4) Repeat.
For the sake of democracy, we must get Big Money out of politics.
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Americans’ electricity bills are predicted to rise by as much as 18% over the next decade, thanks to cuts to clean energy production in Trump’s big, ugly bill.
Red states are likely to see the biggest increases.
Trump put his Big Oil donors over his own voters.
Red states are likely to see the biggest increases.
Trump put his Big Oil donors over his own voters.
July 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Americans’ electricity bills are predicted to rise by as much as 18% over the next decade, thanks to cuts to clean energy production in Trump’s big, ugly bill.
Red states are likely to see the biggest increases.
Trump put his Big Oil donors over his own voters.
Red states are likely to see the biggest increases.
Trump put his Big Oil donors over his own voters.
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The House is expected to take up industry backed crypto "regulation" this week that does nothing to address Trump's own crypto investments.
This leaves the door open to quid pro quos and grift from the most self-dealing president in American history.
Legalized corruption.
This leaves the door open to quid pro quos and grift from the most self-dealing president in American history.
Legalized corruption.
July 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The House is expected to take up industry backed crypto "regulation" this week that does nothing to address Trump's own crypto investments.
This leaves the door open to quid pro quos and grift from the most self-dealing president in American history.
Legalized corruption.
This leaves the door open to quid pro quos and grift from the most self-dealing president in American history.
Legalized corruption.
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For decades, Republicans in Washington have told us that tax cuts would trickle down to workers.
Instead, wealth and power have accumulated in the hands of the richest 1% at the expense of the rest of us.
Trickle-down economics was never supposed to work.
It was a hoax.
Instead, wealth and power have accumulated in the hands of the richest 1% at the expense of the rest of us.
Trickle-down economics was never supposed to work.
It was a hoax.
July 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
For decades, Republicans in Washington have told us that tax cuts would trickle down to workers.
Instead, wealth and power have accumulated in the hands of the richest 1% at the expense of the rest of us.
Trickle-down economics was never supposed to work.
It was a hoax.
Instead, wealth and power have accumulated in the hands of the richest 1% at the expense of the rest of us.
Trickle-down economics was never supposed to work.
It was a hoax.
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Masked agents in unmarked cars disappearing people from the street and shipping them to a dictator’s prison. Executive branch officials blowing off federal court orders, wrestling members of Congress to the ground and handcuffing them for asking a question. Smells like fascism.
June 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Masked agents in unmarked cars disappearing people from the street and shipping them to a dictator’s prison. Executive branch officials blowing off federal court orders, wrestling members of Congress to the ground and handcuffing them for asking a question. Smells like fascism.
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A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/27/a-hidden-measure-in-the-republican-budget-bill-would-crown-trump-king
A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king | Robert Reich
The bill could stop federal courts from enforcing their rulings, eliminating any restraint on Trump
www.theguardian.com
June 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/27/a-hidden-measure-in-the-republican-budget-bill-would-crown-trump-king
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A new analysis finds that projected growth from the GOP budget's tax cuts would only cover 2.7% of their $3.8T cost.
That's nowhere close to the cuts "paying for themselves."
Notice how nobody ever asks, "but how will we pay for it" when it comes to trickle-down economics?
That's nowhere close to the cuts "paying for themselves."
Notice how nobody ever asks, "but how will we pay for it" when it comes to trickle-down economics?
May 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A new analysis finds that projected growth from the GOP budget's tax cuts would only cover 2.7% of their $3.8T cost.
That's nowhere close to the cuts "paying for themselves."
Notice how nobody ever asks, "but how will we pay for it" when it comes to trickle-down economics?
That's nowhere close to the cuts "paying for themselves."
Notice how nobody ever asks, "but how will we pay for it" when it comes to trickle-down economics?
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-$1.5T in new tax cuts predominantly for the rich
-$700B in Medicaid cuts
-$500B in Medicare cuts
-$300B in SNAP cuts
-Leasing public lands to Big Oil
-Ending IRS Direct File
-Ending clean energy tax credits
-Banning AI regulation in the states
The oligarchy's wish list.
-$700B in Medicaid cuts
-$500B in Medicare cuts
-$300B in SNAP cuts
-Leasing public lands to Big Oil
-Ending IRS Direct File
-Ending clean energy tax credits
-Banning AI regulation in the states
The oligarchy's wish list.
May 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
-$1.5T in new tax cuts predominantly for the rich
-$700B in Medicaid cuts
-$500B in Medicare cuts
-$300B in SNAP cuts
-Leasing public lands to Big Oil
-Ending IRS Direct File
-Ending clean energy tax credits
-Banning AI regulation in the states
The oligarchy's wish list.
-$700B in Medicaid cuts
-$500B in Medicare cuts
-$300B in SNAP cuts
-Leasing public lands to Big Oil
-Ending IRS Direct File
-Ending clean energy tax credits
-Banning AI regulation in the states
The oligarchy's wish list.
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Trump will host a private dinner tomorrow for the top buyers of his memecoin, which has made him the world's newest crypto billionaire.
The top 25 coin buyers will get a "VIP White House tour."
Call it what it is: corruption.
The top 25 coin buyers will get a "VIP White House tour."
Call it what it is: corruption.
May 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Trump will host a private dinner tomorrow for the top buyers of his memecoin, which has made him the world's newest crypto billionaire.
The top 25 coin buyers will get a "VIP White House tour."
Call it what it is: corruption.
The top 25 coin buyers will get a "VIP White House tour."
Call it what it is: corruption.
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A staggering 40% of the country’s weather forecast offices have significant staffing vacancies.
Some offices can no longer operate overnight – imperiling their ability to warn people of imminent extreme weather.
Make no mistake: DOGE's cuts put American lives at risk.
Some offices can no longer operate overnight – imperiling their ability to warn people of imminent extreme weather.
Make no mistake: DOGE's cuts put American lives at risk.
May 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A staggering 40% of the country’s weather forecast offices have significant staffing vacancies.
Some offices can no longer operate overnight – imperiling their ability to warn people of imminent extreme weather.
Make no mistake: DOGE's cuts put American lives at risk.
Some offices can no longer operate overnight – imperiling their ability to warn people of imminent extreme weather.
Make no mistake: DOGE's cuts put American lives at risk.
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Trump ran on lowering prices for everyday Americans.
But his misguided tariffs are starting to result in price increases.
The latest example? Walmart.
But his misguided tariffs are starting to result in price increases.
The latest example? Walmart.
May 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Trump ran on lowering prices for everyday Americans.
But his misguided tariffs are starting to result in price increases.
The latest example? Walmart.
But his misguided tariffs are starting to result in price increases.
The latest example? Walmart.
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Trump hired several corporate lobbyists — including Pam Bondi and Sean Duffy — to run his second administration.
Now their former firms and clients — including Amazon and pipeline giant Enterprise Products — are lobbying their offices.
"Drain the swamp."
Now their former firms and clients — including Amazon and pipeline giant Enterprise Products — are lobbying their offices.
"Drain the swamp."
Trump Cabinet Officials’ Former Clients Are Now Lobbying Their Offices
The clients include Amazon and pipeline firm Enterprise Products.
readsludge.com
May 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Trump hired several corporate lobbyists — including Pam Bondi and Sean Duffy — to run his second administration.
Now their former firms and clients — including Amazon and pipeline giant Enterprise Products — are lobbying their offices.
"Drain the swamp."
Now their former firms and clients — including Amazon and pipeline giant Enterprise Products — are lobbying their offices.
"Drain the swamp."
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What does Qatar get in return for the $400M plane it's gifting to Donald Trump?
What’s the quid for the quo?
It could be any number of things.
The only certainty is that you and I and other Americans won’t necessarily benefit.
America’s Grifter-in-Chief knows no bounds.
What’s the quid for the quo?
It could be any number of things.
The only certainty is that you and I and other Americans won’t necessarily benefit.
America’s Grifter-in-Chief knows no bounds.
May 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
What does Qatar get in return for the $400M plane it's gifting to Donald Trump?
What’s the quid for the quo?
It could be any number of things.
The only certainty is that you and I and other Americans won’t necessarily benefit.
America’s Grifter-in-Chief knows no bounds.
What’s the quid for the quo?
It could be any number of things.
The only certainty is that you and I and other Americans won’t necessarily benefit.
America’s Grifter-in-Chief knows no bounds.
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The Trump-GOP tax bill proposal:
-Extend 2017 cuts for top earners
-Increase the "pass-through" loophole for big businesses
-Expand the estate tax exemption for the ultra-rich
-Make a huge tax break for offshore corporate profits permanent
Trickle down economics on steroids.
-Extend 2017 cuts for top earners
-Increase the "pass-through" loophole for big businesses
-Expand the estate tax exemption for the ultra-rich
-Make a huge tax break for offshore corporate profits permanent
Trickle down economics on steroids.
May 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Trump-GOP tax bill proposal:
-Extend 2017 cuts for top earners
-Increase the "pass-through" loophole for big businesses
-Expand the estate tax exemption for the ultra-rich
-Make a huge tax break for offshore corporate profits permanent
Trickle down economics on steroids.
-Extend 2017 cuts for top earners
-Increase the "pass-through" loophole for big businesses
-Expand the estate tax exemption for the ultra-rich
-Make a huge tax break for offshore corporate profits permanent
Trickle down economics on steroids.
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Republicans are deploying every trick in the book to gut Medicaid while claiming they’re not cutting it.
The CBO estimates the latest GOP plan would kick nearly 9 million people off Medicaid.
Why?
To fund tax cuts that will disproportionately benefit corporations and the rich.
The CBO estimates the latest GOP plan would kick nearly 9 million people off Medicaid.
Why?
To fund tax cuts that will disproportionately benefit corporations and the rich.
May 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Republicans are deploying every trick in the book to gut Medicaid while claiming they’re not cutting it.
The CBO estimates the latest GOP plan would kick nearly 9 million people off Medicaid.
Why?
To fund tax cuts that will disproportionately benefit corporations and the rich.
The CBO estimates the latest GOP plan would kick nearly 9 million people off Medicaid.
Why?
To fund tax cuts that will disproportionately benefit corporations and the rich.
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April 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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The employee is Gavin Kliger. He’s been named by multiple large news orgs. Not sure why NBC won’t.
NBC News confirms: An IRS employee affiliated with Elon Musk's DOGE has accessed an IRS system that holds sensitive taxpayer information. @msnbc.com
February 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The employee is Gavin Kliger. He’s been named by multiple large news orgs. Not sure why NBC won’t.
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Some presidents create jobs.
Trump kills them.
Thousands of ruined lives coming.
Trump orders all federal DEI employees placed on paid leave starting Wednesday. apple.news/AZd5ExDcFQAe...
Trump kills them.
Thousands of ruined lives coming.
Trump orders all federal DEI employees placed on paid leave starting Wednesday. apple.news/AZd5ExDcFQAe...
Trump orders all federal DEI employees placed on paid leave starting Wednesday — NBC News
The Trump administration also directed government agencies to draw up plans for firing workers in DEI roles.
apple.news
January 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Some presidents create jobs.
Trump kills them.
Thousands of ruined lives coming.
Trump orders all federal DEI employees placed on paid leave starting Wednesday. apple.news/AZd5ExDcFQAe...
Trump kills them.
Thousands of ruined lives coming.
Trump orders all federal DEI employees placed on paid leave starting Wednesday. apple.news/AZd5ExDcFQAe...
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An absurdly perfect pass for ANY Quarterback in the National Football League.
But from a rookie?!
On the ROAD?!
IN THE DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF ROUND?!!
Are you kidding me?!
#RaiseHail
But from a rookie?!
On the ROAD?!
IN THE DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF ROUND?!!
Are you kidding me?!
#RaiseHail
January 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
An absurdly perfect pass for ANY Quarterback in the National Football League.
But from a rookie?!
On the ROAD?!
IN THE DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF ROUND?!!
Are you kidding me?!
#RaiseHail
But from a rookie?!
On the ROAD?!
IN THE DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF ROUND?!!
Are you kidding me?!
#RaiseHail
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Terry McLaurin is a BAAAAAAAADDDDDD man
January 19, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Terry McLaurin is a BAAAAAAAADDDDDD man
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Rookies historically struggle in their playoff debuts. The big stage is a step up from the regular-season ride.
But Jayden Daniels is anything but normal.
@benstandig.bsky.social on another thrilling Commanders win — one that booked a spot in the divisional round.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
But Jayden Daniels is anything but normal.
@benstandig.bsky.social on another thrilling Commanders win — one that booked a spot in the divisional round.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
January 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Rookies historically struggle in their playoff debuts. The big stage is a step up from the regular-season ride.
But Jayden Daniels is anything but normal.
@benstandig.bsky.social on another thrilling Commanders win — one that booked a spot in the divisional round.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
But Jayden Daniels is anything but normal.
@benstandig.bsky.social on another thrilling Commanders win — one that booked a spot in the divisional round.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
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I was on the sideline in the closing minutes of the NFC championship in '82 when Montana hit Clark. Been doing this awhile. And I've never seen anything like the Commanders. Not the most dominant team, but the most surprising, engaging, and true-hearted.
January 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I was on the sideline in the closing minutes of the NFC championship in '82 when Montana hit Clark. Been doing this awhile. And I've never seen anything like the Commanders. Not the most dominant team, but the most surprising, engaging, and true-hearted.
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The stat I still cannot believe from last night is the #Commanders averaged 2.5 yards per carry as a team, their starting RB had 16 yards on 10 carries for a whopping 1.6 ypc, and somehow they held the ball for over 35 minutes.
That should not happen! Crazy efficiency from the passing game.
That should not happen! Crazy efficiency from the passing game.
January 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The stat I still cannot believe from last night is the #Commanders averaged 2.5 yards per carry as a team, their starting RB had 16 yards on 10 carries for a whopping 1.6 ypc, and somehow they held the ball for over 35 minutes.
That should not happen! Crazy efficiency from the passing game.
That should not happen! Crazy efficiency from the passing game.
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Bobby Wagner's historic career isn't over. But can the NFL's 3rd all-time leading tackler recall the players he tackled most often?
I went down this memory lane with Wagner, filled with violent collisions & chase-down moments. #Commanders #Seahawks
www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
I went down this memory lane with Wagner, filled with violent collisions & chase-down moments. #Commanders #Seahawks
www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
Does Commanders LB Bobby Wagner remember which foes he tackled most?
The 13-year veteran has 1,838 combined tackles in his career, which is fourth all time behind Ray Lewis, London Fletcher and Junior Seau.
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Bobby Wagner's historic career isn't over. But can the NFL's 3rd all-time leading tackler recall the players he tackled most often?
I went down this memory lane with Wagner, filled with violent collisions & chase-down moments. #Commanders #Seahawks
www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
I went down this memory lane with Wagner, filled with violent collisions & chase-down moments. #Commanders #Seahawks
www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
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Dan Quinn’s edict was clear to his staff when players first entered the building: “Don’t talk football.”
Then, he had the players write the team’s credo themselves.
On “DQ” and a #Commanders transformation: www.golongtd.com/p/inside-dan...
Then, he had the players write the team’s credo themselves.
On “DQ” and a #Commanders transformation: www.golongtd.com/p/inside-dan...
Inside Dan Quinn's total transformation of the Washington Commanders
How did a laughingstock of a franchise become a contender overnight? Jayden Daniels is the catalyst, of course. But the head coach was also a grand-slam hire. His unorthodox approach is paying off.
www.golongtd.com
January 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Dan Quinn’s edict was clear to his staff when players first entered the building: “Don’t talk football.”
Then, he had the players write the team’s credo themselves.
On “DQ” and a #Commanders transformation: www.golongtd.com/p/inside-dan...
Then, he had the players write the team’s credo themselves.
On “DQ” and a #Commanders transformation: www.golongtd.com/p/inside-dan...