@drdevere.bsky.social
Passions: Political Science, History, Geopolitics
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Welcome to the era of thought crimes.
"The two-page memo, which was obtained by The Associated Press, does not allege any criminal conduct by Khalil"
"Rather, Rubio wrote Khalil could be expelled for his beliefs."
Free this man immediately.
apnews.com/article/mahm...
"Rather, Rubio wrote Khalil could be expelled for his beliefs."
Free this man immediately.
apnews.com/article/mahm...
Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefs
The U.S. government has submitted a two-page memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio as its main evidence in its deportation case against Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
apnews.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Welcome to the era of thought crimes.
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“Change your entire business model in a month to appease my insane plans. You’re welcome!”
March 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
“Change your entire business model in a month to appease my insane plans. You’re welcome!”
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The same week that Elon Musk baselessly called Social Security a "Ponzi scheme," his co-president Donald Trump announced that he wants to create a national crypto reserve.
This could result in taxpayer dollars being used to prop up an actual Ponzi scheme.
Hello?
This could result in taxpayer dollars being used to prop up an actual Ponzi scheme.
Hello?
March 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The same week that Elon Musk baselessly called Social Security a "Ponzi scheme," his co-president Donald Trump announced that he wants to create a national crypto reserve.
This could result in taxpayer dollars being used to prop up an actual Ponzi scheme.
Hello?
This could result in taxpayer dollars being used to prop up an actual Ponzi scheme.
Hello?
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The former head of the Social Security Administration says he expects the agency to miss on some payments over the next three months, interrupting some people's benefits, for the first time in Social Security's history of eight decades: www.cnbc.com/2025/03/01/d...
Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says
New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.
www.cnbc.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The former head of the Social Security Administration says he expects the agency to miss on some payments over the next three months, interrupting some people's benefits, for the first time in Social Security's history of eight decades: www.cnbc.com/2025/03/01/d...
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The GOP keeps calling itself as a working-class party. But their budget plan calls for huge tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and slashing programs that help the working-class.
Don't fall for their rebrand.
Don't fall for their rebrand.
March 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The GOP keeps calling itself as a working-class party. But their budget plan calls for huge tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and slashing programs that help the working-class.
Don't fall for their rebrand.
Don't fall for their rebrand.
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The Social Security Administration is cutting 7,000 jobs and closing half of its regional offices. It's no coincidence that Elon Musk called Social Security a "ponzi scheme." They're gutting the program YOU'VE PAID INTO to make room for more billionaire tax cuts.
Now is the time to speak up.
Now is the time to speak up.
March 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Social Security Administration is cutting 7,000 jobs and closing half of its regional offices. It's no coincidence that Elon Musk called Social Security a "ponzi scheme." They're gutting the program YOU'VE PAID INTO to make room for more billionaire tax cuts.
Now is the time to speak up.
Now is the time to speak up.
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Trump/Vance claim to want "peace" in the Russia-Ukraine war, but they won't say what Russia should concede to get it. How often do they call on Russia to stop the invasion? That's the key tell.
On the pod, Lauren Young, expert on global far right, is good on this:
newrepublic.com/article/1922...
On the pod, Lauren Young, expert on global far right, is good on this:
newrepublic.com/article/1922...
March 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Trump/Vance claim to want "peace" in the Russia-Ukraine war, but they won't say what Russia should concede to get it. How often do they call on Russia to stop the invasion? That's the key tell.
On the pod, Lauren Young, expert on global far right, is good on this:
newrepublic.com/article/1922...
On the pod, Lauren Young, expert on global far right, is good on this:
newrepublic.com/article/1922...
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“We are witnessing a frontal assault on America’s institutions and if it succeeds, the US will be in serious trouble. When it comes to courts and the military, everyone needs to pay attention. If judges and soldiers are neutralized or captured, democracy dies.”
Marcel Dirsus on the rise and fall of tyrants
"The tyrant usually tries to destroy as many institutions as possible because they’re constraints on his power."
www.publicnotice.co
March 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“We are witnessing a frontal assault on America’s institutions and if it succeeds, the US will be in serious trouble. When it comes to courts and the military, everyone needs to pay attention. If judges and soldiers are neutralized or captured, democracy dies.”
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There it is. Literally saying the US and Russia are working together to take away the independence of another country.
I'm wondering if any of our press is gonna pick this one up? Seems like headline material?
I'm wondering if any of our press is gonna pick this one up? Seems like headline material?
Tuberville: "Zelenskyy's gonna play hardball, but you know what? He's not even in the game. It's gonna be Putin and President Trump and the people on our side that will end up making this decision for the future of Ukraine."
March 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
There it is. Literally saying the US and Russia are working together to take away the independence of another country.
I'm wondering if any of our press is gonna pick this one up? Seems like headline material?
I'm wondering if any of our press is gonna pick this one up? Seems like headline material?
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I asked Elon’s Grok 2 the question of whether and how you could destroy the country through insane trade wars and hijacking Treasury’s payment system.
And I must say, what I got back seems to be a fairly good analysis.
And I must say, what I got back seems to be a fairly good analysis.
February 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I asked Elon’s Grok 2 the question of whether and how you could destroy the country through insane trade wars and hijacking Treasury’s payment system.
And I must say, what I got back seems to be a fairly good analysis.
And I must say, what I got back seems to be a fairly good analysis.
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Trump's Treasury Secretary is the first to commit an impeachable offense. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...
Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments System
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Mr. Musk’s representatives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency a powerful tool to monitor and potentially limit government spending.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Trump's Treasury Secretary is the first to commit an impeachable offense. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...
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Tens of thousands of people are listening to the free audio version of Volume I of Jack Smith's final report on Trump's January 6th crimes. I love that so many people are interested in facts/truth! No corporate media outlets are providing this service, but we are! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Jack Smith’s Final Report | Volume 1
Podcast Episode · Jack · S101 Bonus · 49m
podcasts.apple.com
January 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Tens of thousands of people are listening to the free audio version of Volume I of Jack Smith's final report on Trump's January 6th crimes. I love that so many people are interested in facts/truth! No corporate media outlets are providing this service, but we are! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
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The biggest political divide in America isn't "left" versus "right."
It's the American people versus the oligarchy.
It's the American people versus the oligarchy.
What is Oligarchy? | Robert Reich
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The biggest political divide in America isn't "left" versus "right."
It's the American people versus the oligarchy.
It's the American people versus the oligarchy.
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Bernie Sanders: You don’t think we should change the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour?
Trump Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent: No
Trump Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent: No
January 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Bernie Sanders: You don’t think we should change the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour?
Trump Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent: No
Trump Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent: No
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NEWS --> FBI is warning agents it believes hackers stole their call logs, including the exposure of confidential informants' data
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
FBI Has Warned Agents It Believes Hackers Stole Their Call Logs
FBI leaders have warned that they believe hackers who broke into AT&T Inc.’s system last year stole months of their agents’ call and text logs, setting off a race within the bureau to protect the ...
www.bloomberg.com
January 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Effective tax rates before and after the Trump tax law:
Verizon
Before: 21%
After: 8%
Walmart
Before: 31%
After: 17%
AT&T
Before: 13%
After: 3%
Walt Disney
Before: 26%
After: 8%
FedEx
Before: 18%
After: 1%
This is what a corporate giveaway looks like.
Verizon
Before: 21%
After: 8%
Walmart
Before: 31%
After: 17%
AT&T
Before: 13%
After: 3%
Walt Disney
Before: 26%
After: 8%
FedEx
Before: 18%
After: 1%
This is what a corporate giveaway looks like.
January 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Effective tax rates before and after the Trump tax law:
Verizon
Before: 21%
After: 8%
Walmart
Before: 31%
After: 17%
AT&T
Before: 13%
After: 3%
Walt Disney
Before: 26%
After: 8%
FedEx
Before: 18%
After: 1%
This is what a corporate giveaway looks like.
Verizon
Before: 21%
After: 8%
Walmart
Before: 31%
After: 17%
AT&T
Before: 13%
After: 3%
Walt Disney
Before: 26%
After: 8%
FedEx
Before: 18%
After: 1%
This is what a corporate giveaway looks like.
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@gavinnewsom.bsky.social on Mike Johnson considering conditioning disaster aid: "Never in California did we question whether or not we, as taxpayers in the largest state in the Union, should support the people of Louisiana at a time of emergency and need. We’d never condition it."
January 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social on Mike Johnson considering conditioning disaster aid: "Never in California did we question whether or not we, as taxpayers in the largest state in the Union, should support the people of Louisiana at a time of emergency and need. We’d never condition it."
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VP Harris: Today, I will perform my constitutional duty as Vice President to certify the results of the 2024 election. This duty is a sacred obligation — one I will uphold guided by love of country, loyalty to our Constitution, and unwavering faith in the American people.
January 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
VP Harris: Today, I will perform my constitutional duty as Vice President to certify the results of the 2024 election. This duty is a sacred obligation — one I will uphold guided by love of country, loyalty to our Constitution, and unwavering faith in the American people.
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The January 6th attacks weren’t just a dark day—they were a violent, harrowing warning that our freedoms and democracy are under siege.
We can never forget, downplay, or excuse the gravity of what happened. Our democracy demands action, and we must stand firm to protect it!
We can never forget, downplay, or excuse the gravity of what happened. Our democracy demands action, and we must stand firm to protect it!
January 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The January 6th attacks weren’t just a dark day—they were a violent, harrowing warning that our freedoms and democracy are under siege.
We can never forget, downplay, or excuse the gravity of what happened. Our democracy demands action, and we must stand firm to protect it!
We can never forget, downplay, or excuse the gravity of what happened. Our democracy demands action, and we must stand firm to protect it!
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#Project2025’s tax plans would raise taxes on low- and middle-income households while cutting taxes for the wealthy.
Project 2025’s Tax Plan Would Raise Taxes on the Middle Class and Cut Taxes for the Wealthy
The far-right extremist playbook would immediately raise taxes for the middle class by thousands of dollars while also pushing for long-term changes that could raise taxes by $5,900.
buff.ly
December 23, 2024 at 5:28 PM
#Project2025’s tax plans would raise taxes on low- and middle-income households while cutting taxes for the wealthy.
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FLASHBACK — 1977: Ted Kennedy says campaign contributions/lobbying (aka legalized bribery) from the insurance industry and the American Medical Association are why we don’t have universal health care in 🇺🇸. #MedicareForAll
December 15, 2024 at 4:56 PM
FLASHBACK — 1977: Ted Kennedy says campaign contributions/lobbying (aka legalized bribery) from the insurance industry and the American Medical Association are why we don’t have universal health care in 🇺🇸. #MedicareForAll
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Well they say a picture is worth a thousand words, this is spot on. Do not obey in advance!
November 29, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Well they say a picture is worth a thousand words, this is spot on. Do not obey in advance!