Doug Linney
@douglinney.bsky.social
Founder - Activate America, Campaign Consultant for Environmental & Progressive Causes, ZEV advocate, Bicyclist
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The world is on Zelensky’s side.
Zelensky applauded by world leaders upon entering church.
Zelensky applauded by world leaders upon entering church.
April 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The world is on Zelensky’s side.
Zelensky applauded by world leaders upon entering church.
Zelensky applauded by world leaders upon entering church.
Let's keep this front and center. Trump is overplaying a very bad hand on this. Please take the time to write a letter NOW on this. go.activateamerica.vote/a/garcia
April 24, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Let's keep this front and center. Trump is overplaying a very bad hand on this. Please take the time to write a letter NOW on this. go.activateamerica.vote/a/garcia
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All right Senators - who's next?
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 19, 2025 at 1:18 AM
All right Senators - who's next?
If only he could sign an executive order to make it happen.
President Donald Trump is ready to “move on” from peace talks between Ukraine and Russia if there is no progress “within days,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Friday.
Trump ready to ‘move on’ from Ukraine peace talks if no progress, Rubio says
Rubio’s remarks appear to reflect the president’s frustration with the difficulty of achieving peace in Ukraine after Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
If only he could sign an executive order to make it happen.
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Either the courts get to decide who is a “violent criminal” or “gang member”, or Donald Trump gets to decide.
That choice determines whether we are a Republic governed by laws or an autocracy living under a ruler.
That choice determines whether we are a Republic governed by laws or an autocracy living under a ruler.
April 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Either the courts get to decide who is a “violent criminal” or “gang member”, or Donald Trump gets to decide.
That choice determines whether we are a Republic governed by laws or an autocracy living under a ruler.
That choice determines whether we are a Republic governed by laws or an autocracy living under a ruler.
They were kidnapped not deported. Taken to a gulag. Shameful stain on US.
Can we stop calling these atrocities "deportations." These people sold to El Salvadorian prisons were not deported. Deportation is a process that did not take place. They were rounded up and removed with no process. They were kidnapped, not deported.
April 9, 2025 at 1:27 AM
They were kidnapped not deported. Taken to a gulag. Shameful stain on US.
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TAPPER: You're imposing a 10% on the Heard and MccDonald islands. They have zero human inhabitants. Why are you putting tariffs on islands entirely populated by penguins?
ROLLINS: Whatever. Listen, the people leading this are serious, intentional, patriotic, the smartest I've ever worked with.
ROLLINS: Whatever. Listen, the people leading this are serious, intentional, patriotic, the smartest I've ever worked with.
April 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
TAPPER: You're imposing a 10% on the Heard and MccDonald islands. They have zero human inhabitants. Why are you putting tariffs on islands entirely populated by penguins?
ROLLINS: Whatever. Listen, the people leading this are serious, intentional, patriotic, the smartest I've ever worked with.
ROLLINS: Whatever. Listen, the people leading this are serious, intentional, patriotic, the smartest I've ever worked with.
More evidence that the tariffs were calculated by the most mean, stupid people you could find.
“This has nothing to do with actual tariffs,” Mr. Nel said. “They can’t import a lot from the U.S., because they don’t have a lot of money.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/b...
“This has nothing to do with actual tariffs,” Mr. Nel said. “They can’t import a lot from the U.S., because they don’t have a lot of money.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/b...
Lesotho, a Small African Nation, Expects a Big Hit From Trump’s Tariffs
The amount of manufactured goods exported from Africa to the United States is minuscule. But for Lesotho, the impact of a stunning 50 percent tariff is enormous.
www.nytimes.com
April 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
More evidence that the tariffs were calculated by the most mean, stupid people you could find.
“This has nothing to do with actual tariffs,” Mr. Nel said. “They can’t import a lot from the U.S., because they don’t have a lot of money.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/b...
“This has nothing to do with actual tariffs,” Mr. Nel said. “They can’t import a lot from the U.S., because they don’t have a lot of money.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/b...
This is very sad but only if you count Republicans as Americans.
April 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is very sad but only if you count Republicans as Americans.
I would only add that the few who do know better are intimidated by the Stupid-in-Chief so there will be no end to the stupid until we organize the opposition.
Everyone wants there to be a grand scheme behind all of this but the terrible truth is that extremely stupid people are in charge and they have a fanatical devotion to wrong, childlike concepts of society and economics cooked up by right wing radio hosts in order to sell tainted dietary supplements
April 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I would only add that the few who do know better are intimidated by the Stupid-in-Chief so there will be no end to the stupid until we organize the opposition.
Funny - I don't see Russia on this list.
Trade war on—recession coming. He slaughtered our economy.
These price hikes on goods from...
Cambodia: +49%
Vietnam: +46%
Bangladesh: +37%
Thailand: +36%
China: +34%
Taiwan: +32%
Indonesia: +32%
Switzerland: +31%
South Africa: +30%
India: +26%
South Korea: +25%
Japan: +24%
Malaysia: +24%
EU: +20%
These price hikes on goods from...
Cambodia: +49%
Vietnam: +46%
Bangladesh: +37%
Thailand: +36%
China: +34%
Taiwan: +32%
Indonesia: +32%
Switzerland: +31%
South Africa: +30%
India: +26%
South Korea: +25%
Japan: +24%
Malaysia: +24%
EU: +20%
April 2, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Funny - I don't see Russia on this list.
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There are no tariffs being put on Russia. Hmmm
April 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
There are no tariffs being put on Russia. Hmmm
S&P Futures are down 3.26% right now. That has to be some sort of record.
It only makes sense if you realize that none of this is meant to help our country.
It is done in service to Putin and the oligarchs.
It is done in service to Putin and the oligarchs.
April 2, 2025 at 11:13 PM
S&P Futures are down 3.26% right now. That has to be some sort of record.
How was this not out and out bribery for votes? (And he still lost!!)
April 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
How was this not out and out bribery for votes? (And he still lost!!)
This is big. It proves that the grassroots can take on Elon Musk bribery attempts.
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April 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
This is big. It proves that the grassroots can take on Elon Musk bribery attempts.
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"The problem with a delayed response is that the more power leaders with authoritarian tendencies accumulate, the harder it is to mount an effective resistance. The opposition is thus more likely to succeed if it acts early..."
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
How to Save a Democracy
Americans can learn from opponents of authoritarianism elsewhere.
www.foreignaffairs.com
March 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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"Musk's influence largely has stemmed from his wealth. A third of his $300 billion in net worth is directly from Tesla stock. Tesla...is uniquely vulnerable to a widespread boycott of its products." - @victoriascott.bsky.social #teslatakedown insideevs.com/features/755...
The Pragmatic And Moral Case To Sell Your Tesla
If you were waiting for a sign, this is it. It’s time to sell.
insideevs.com
March 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"Musk's influence largely has stemmed from his wealth. A third of his $300 billion in net worth is directly from Tesla stock. Tesla...is uniquely vulnerable to a widespread boycott of its products." - @victoriascott.bsky.social #teslatakedown insideevs.com/features/755...
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🔑 under-discussed point — why they were on signal:
March 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🔑 under-discussed point — why they were on signal:
Does anyone get the feeling that for Hegseth et al, the US military only exists to score propaganda points on their favorite "own the libs" causes: put down Biden and/or Europe or to use DEI, trans to make a point. Troop readiness? Not so much.
March 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Does anyone get the feeling that for Hegseth et al, the US military only exists to score propaganda points on their favorite "own the libs" causes: put down Biden and/or Europe or to use DEI, trans to make a point. Troop readiness? Not so much.
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If Trump's USAID Freeze continues, every year we'll see 18 million new cases of malaria, leading to 166,000 preventable deaths, 200,000 kids paralyzed by polio & 1 million kids untreated for acute malnutrition.
Write your Members of Congress today to #SaveUSAID
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Write your Members of Congress today to #SaveUSAID
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March 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If Trump's USAID Freeze continues, every year we'll see 18 million new cases of malaria, leading to 166,000 preventable deaths, 200,000 kids paralyzed by polio & 1 million kids untreated for acute malnutrition.
Write your Members of Congress today to #SaveUSAID
www.activateamerica.vote/savechildren
Write your Members of Congress today to #SaveUSAID
www.activateamerica.vote/savechildren
Reminder: Trump pardoned and released from jail all of these guys but threatens Tesla protesters with El Salvador prison time.
youtu.be/BMdCKr1SjXo?...
youtu.be/BMdCKr1SjXo?...
GRAPHIC WARNING: Select Committee shows never-before-seen video of Jan. 6 attack
YouTube video by The Hill
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March 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Reminder: Trump pardoned and released from jail all of these guys but threatens Tesla protesters with El Salvador prison time.
youtu.be/BMdCKr1SjXo?...
youtu.be/BMdCKr1SjXo?...