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Rick DaMick
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Wannabe writer, avid history buff, healthcare worker. Lover of good conversations, hater of bad arguments. He/Him/His
I just want to know when they’re going to start making EVs sound like Chevy Chase putting in Caddyshack. Is that too much to ask?
June 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
While I don’t approve of the Zohran Mamdani trash talk, I always approve of the Donald Trump trash talk. More of this please @theatlantic.com

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What Iran Knows About Trump
The mullahs of Iran join the bet that Trump always chickens out.
www.theatlantic.com
June 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“This is what American justice looks like” - Pam Bondi. It’s funny, because it’s true, because it’s a clown show. 🤦‍♂️

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Kilmar Ábrego García returned from El Salvador to face criminal charges in US
Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador indicted on counts of illegally smuggling undocumented people, says Bondi
www.theguardian.com
June 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Drifting Bentleys?! I dare say the one percent have finally taken it too far y’all.

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June 3, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I had to ask myself why Musk is criticizing Trump’s bill when it cuts taxes for billionaires, then I remembered, Musk doesn’t pay his taxes anyway! He dgaf yo lol

www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-mu...
Elon Musk on DOGE and why he doesn't want to "take responsibility for everything the administration's doing"
As the Department of Government Efficiency leader steps away from the White House, Elon Musk talks with "Sunday Morning" about why he believes Trump's proposed budget clashes with his team's efforts t...
www.cbsnews.com
June 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Damn you know it’s a rough scene when even Kash is looking at Pam Bondi like he doesn’t have enough coke for this ish lol

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Trump has long warned of a government 'deep state.' Now in power, he's under pressure to expose it
President Donald Trump has built a coalition by promising to demolish a so-called deep state that he claims is behind dark government conspiracies.
apnews.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:05 AM
This article was crazy. Some disturbing food for thought.

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The Open Letter on AI Doesn't Go Far Enough
One of the earliest researchers to analyze the prospect of powerful Artificial Intelligence warns of a bleak scenario
time.com
May 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Trump really out here trying to gaslight other world leaders now, he’s really kicking it up a notch I tell ya what.

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Under attack by Trump, South Africa's Ramaphosa responds with trade deal offer
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa heads to the White House on Wednesday on a delicate mission to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to make deals with his country rather than scold and punish it as he has done since the start of his second term.
www.reuters.com
May 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
My favorite worst thing of the week is Republican house members derailing their own tax bill because it doesn’t hurt poor folk more than it already does 🤦‍♂️

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Trump Lies That His Bill Cuts Taxes For Everyone, When It Raises Them on the Poor
Donald Trump’s reconciliation bill won’t reduce taxes for all Americans, as the president claims. His bill actually raises taxes on the poor.
www.rollingstone.com
May 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
They were accused on December 29th, 2023. It’s been happening this whole time let’s keep the record straight.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Israel accused of ethnic cleansing after more than 140 killed in Gaza in 24 hours
Israel says intensified bombings are part of campaign expansion to ‘achieve all of the war goals in Gaza’
www.theguardian.com
May 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Well folks it’s official, life could really be just a bad game show 😂😭

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Noem Plots Reality Show Where Migrants Fight for Citizenship
A Homeland Security official told the Daily Beast that the show is in the early stages of vetting, though approval has not been given—or denied.
www.thedailybeast.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Photo of a young unbreeched FDR, c. 1884. Breeching was a rite of passage practiced widely for centuries wherein young boys would wear robes or dresses until the time their fathers decided they were ready to be clothed in pants (breeches). Thoughts?
May 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
My goodness, let’s see how this one fares with the public at large.

www.theguardian.com/law/2025/may...
Trump administration mulling end to habeas corpus, legal right to challenge one’s detention
Top White House adviser Stephen Miller announces US president considering suspending writ of habeas corpus
www.theguardian.com
May 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Gotta the wildest clip of the week. It’s like, a child being chastised by his parent for not cleaning his room or something. Where the heck did they find this guy?

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‘You Have No Timeline?!’ Senator Gobsmacked by FBI Director Kash Patel Showing Up at Budget Hearing Without a Budget
During a Senate hearing to review the FBI's FY26 budget, Kash Patel was forced to admit that he had nothing ready to review despite the law requiring it.
www.mediaite.com
May 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
So JD kills the pope then they elect a guy from Chicago huh? I see what y’all did there 🤔
May 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Can you imagine if a vapid internet troll could really dictate decisions on high-level cabinet positions? At least she’s keeping Trump informed about his own nepotism 🤦‍♂️

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Trump Pulls Surgeon General Nominee After Laura Loomer Calls for Fox Alum’s Head
President Donald Trump resolved to withdraw his nomination of anette Nesheiwat to serve as his surgeon general on Wednesday.
www.mediaite.com
May 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
“This is a crisis created by the person asking you to make the sacrifice,” he said. “So it’s much less persuasive.” - Julian Zelizer. Truer statements rarely spoken sir.

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May 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Just read this excellent article, maybe DOGE should start here instead of attacking federal regulators 🤷‍♂️

www.propublica.org/article/linc...
How Lincare Became a Multibillion-Dollar Medicare Scofflaw
Lincare, the nation’s largest distributor of home oxygen equipment, has repeatedly violated Medicare rules and probation agreements, victimizing ailing patients and costing taxpayers huge sums. The fe...
www.propublica.org
May 2, 2025 at 3:29 AM
You know when the post is calling you out it’s not going well. The fact that Mr. Witkoff is using Kremlin translators when negotiating with Putin is absolutely shocking.

nypost.com/2025/04/30/u...
Exclusive | ‘Bumbling f–king idiot’ Steve Witkoff shouldn’t be leading Iran, Russia negotiations, allies and insiders say
Steve Witkoff, who has become Trump’s de facto personal ambassador to Russian President Vladimir Putin in addition to taking on the Middle East portfolio, takes part in high-level meetings al…
nypost.com
April 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Ahh yes, now we’re really pulling the best and brightest in, promising times 🤦‍♂️

www.dailydot.com/debug/kambre...
Trump's first 'new media' briefing hosts influencer who spent 7 days convinced the moon disappeared
'Has anyone seen the moon lately? I've been looking for 7 days.'
www.dailydot.com
April 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Geez these Tren de Aragua members just keep getting younger huh?

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Mothers deported by Trump ‘denied’ chance to transfer custody of children, lawyer says
Two women and their children, who are US citizens, held in ‘complete isolation’ before being put on flight to Honduras
www.theguardian.com
April 29, 2025 at 4:38 AM
This stuff is back crazy enough? If you’re using bleach to treat anything other than dirty floors god help you, but don’t abuse children with it 🤦‍♂️

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Trump golf club to host speaker who claims bleach can cure cancer and Covid
Andreas Kalcker, prominent peddler of chlorine dioxide remedy, to appear at ‘Truth Seekers Conference’ in Miami
www.theguardian.com
April 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Watch this then try to tell me with a straight face that wrestling is fake.

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Tom Schaar's "Vert's not Dead" Part
YouTube video by ThrasherMagazine
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April 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Damn first the Ohio State trophy then the pope? Y’all need to keep JD Vance inside! RIP Pope Francis 😭😭😭

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Pope Francis, groundbreaking Jesuit pontiff, dies aged 88
Death of 266th head of Catholic church triggers period of global mourning and Vatican conclave of cardinals to elect successorLatest updates: tributes paid after Pope Francis dies aged 88
www.theguardian.com
April 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM