Just Betsy
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If Elon Musk, the world’s richest man who made his fortune in part through government contracts, really wanted to help the government’s finances, he could simply agree to pay his fair share in taxes.
Or, I guess, he could fuck over kids with cancer.
Or, I guess, he could fuck over kids with cancer.
As a father of a daughter who had a full liver transplant and is a Stage 4 cancer survivor, F these ghouls to the lowest depths of hell.
December 21, 2024 at 2:15 PM
If Elon Musk, the world’s richest man who made his fortune in part through government contracts, really wanted to help the government’s finances, he could simply agree to pay his fair share in taxes.
Or, I guess, he could fuck over kids with cancer.
Or, I guess, he could fuck over kids with cancer.
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"Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose two additional trips from a billionaire patron than have previously come to light" www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/u...
Justice Clarence Thomas Did Not Disclose Additional Trips From Billionaire Patron, Democrats Say (Gift Article)
The revelation was included in a report by Democratic staff members on the Senate Judiciary Committee who had conducted a 20-month investigation into ethics practices at the Supreme Court.
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2024 at 5:25 PM
"Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose two additional trips from a billionaire patron than have previously come to light" www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/u...
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"The people surrendering preemptively think that they can safely do so because Trump will go away of his own volition. What they don’t understand is that their surrender makes it more likely that he’ll try to stay on indefinitely."
Weakness Is a Provocation
ABC News, billionaires, media orgs, and CEOs are surrendering to Trump because they think he’s a lame duck. They’re making a terrible mistake.
www.thebulwark.com
December 21, 2024 at 5:00 PM
"The people surrendering preemptively think that they can safely do so because Trump will go away of his own volition. What they don’t understand is that their surrender makes it more likely that he’ll try to stay on indefinitely."
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Media’s empathetic coverage of Luigi Mangione reveals an obsession with humanizing white male suspects
Media’s empathetic coverage of Luigi Mangione reveals an obsession with humanizing white male suspects
Interest in the United Healthcare CEO shooting suspect’s background underscores research that the media covers white and Black perpetrators differently
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old who allegedly shot and killed the United Healthcare CEO Brian…
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Media’s empathetic coverage of Luigi Mangione reveals an obsession with humanizing white male suspects
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It’s a service, not a business. It’s not supposed to make a profit.
And ending it would screw over red state rural areas the most. Hell, even private delivery services like UPS often rely on the post office to carry out the final leg of some deliveries there.
And ending it would screw over red state rural areas the most. Hell, even private delivery services like UPS often rely on the post office to carry out the final leg of some deliveries there.
New: Trump is talking behind closed doors at Mar-a-Lago about privatizing the Postal Service, sources say, citing financial losses
Could remake one of the oldest institutions in all of American government
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Could remake one of the oldest institutions in all of American government
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Trump eyes privatizing U.S. Postal Service, citing financial losses
Trump feuded with the mail agency in his first term. Privatizing it could shake up consumer shipping and business supply chains.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 14, 2024 at 4:41 PM
It’s a service, not a business. It’s not supposed to make a profit.
And ending it would screw over red state rural areas the most. Hell, even private delivery services like UPS often rely on the post office to carry out the final leg of some deliveries there.
And ending it would screw over red state rural areas the most. Hell, even private delivery services like UPS often rely on the post office to carry out the final leg of some deliveries there.
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Wowsa. Journalist @janemayer.bsky.social, who broke the story on Hegseth in the @newyorker.com just said on @maddowblog.bsky.social that since the story broke, her phone has been ringing off the hook with more people calling who witnessed Hegseth’s extreme drunkenness.
December 3, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Wowsa. Journalist @janemayer.bsky.social, who broke the story on Hegseth in the @newyorker.com just said on @maddowblog.bsky.social that since the story broke, her phone has been ringing off the hook with more people calling who witnessed Hegseth’s extreme drunkenness.
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We are headed toward a US constitutional crisis vastly bigger than Watergate
December 1, 2024 at 12:11 AM
We are headed toward a US constitutional crisis vastly bigger than Watergate
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In the latest act of nepotism, Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, the father of Jared Kushner as the U.S. Ambassador to France.
In 2005, Charles Kushner pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges, including tax evasion, illegal campaign contributions, and witness tampering.
#SpookyConnections 🧵
In 2005, Charles Kushner pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges, including tax evasion, illegal campaign contributions, and witness tampering.
#SpookyConnections 🧵
Charles Kushner from convicted criminal to Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to France
In the latest act of nepotism, Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, the father of Jared Kushner as the U.S. Ambassador to France.
spookyconnections.com
December 1, 2024 at 12:07 AM
In the latest act of nepotism, Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, the father of Jared Kushner as the U.S. Ambassador to France.
In 2005, Charles Kushner pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges, including tax evasion, illegal campaign contributions, and witness tampering.
#SpookyConnections 🧵
In 2005, Charles Kushner pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges, including tax evasion, illegal campaign contributions, and witness tampering.
#SpookyConnections 🧵
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The Charles Kushner appointment to be ambassador to France is a Trump trifecta: nepotism, criminality, and incompetence. Profoundly offensive and a setback for US standing in the world.
November 30, 2024 at 8:13 PM
The Charles Kushner appointment to be ambassador to France is a Trump trifecta: nepotism, criminality, and incompetence. Profoundly offensive and a setback for US standing in the world.
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The headline for Greg Abbott’s obituary will just be “Christ, What an Asshole”
These people are cruel and ruthless. They don't care at all about our children or our country.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Texas governor threatens to pull children’s hospital funding over doctor’s viral post
Texas hospitals that take Medicaid must ask patients if they’re US citizens
www.independent.co.uk
November 30, 2024 at 2:32 PM
The headline for Greg Abbott’s obituary will just be “Christ, What an Asshole”
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That's on brand for the Trump administration, unfortunately.
Linda McMahon once ran the WWE, a wrestling organization that was criticized for promoting violence and sexualized content. She has faced questions for years over whether she is suitable for education posts. Now, she could lead the Department of Education. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/u...
November 30, 2024 at 12:44 AM
That's on brand for the Trump administration, unfortunately.
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giving up on someone who isn’t making any effort isn’t actually giving up anything
November 29, 2024 at 4:19 AM
giving up on someone who isn’t making any effort isn’t actually giving up anything
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I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
November 27, 2024 at 12:39 PM
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
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This is your daily reminder that this really did happen.
November 29, 2024 at 2:30 PM
This is your daily reminder that this really did happen.
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The sugar-rich state of Maharashtra in India supplies companies like Coca-Cola, Pepsico and Unilever. The sugar workers there frequently work under the threat of violence, abduction and murder, our investigation found. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/w...
November 28, 2024 at 10:46 PM
The sugar-rich state of Maharashtra in India supplies companies like Coca-Cola, Pepsico and Unilever. The sugar workers there frequently work under the threat of violence, abduction and murder, our investigation found. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/w...
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If you’re not worried about Russ Vought you’re not paying attention
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump loyalist pushes ‘post-Constitutional’ vision for second term
Russ Vought, the former president’s budget director, is laying the groundwork for a broad expansion of presidential powers.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2024 at 7:44 PM
If you’re not worried about Russ Vought you’re not paying attention
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Isn’t it funny how the U.S. media is suddenly posting stories about the improving inflation picture now that the election is over? 🧐
November 26, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Isn’t it funny how the U.S. media is suddenly posting stories about the improving inflation picture now that the election is over? 🧐
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Mike Johnson
November 26, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Mike Johnson
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And US oil refineries can't be reconfigured to use a lot more US oil, without many billions in capital upgrades for these very old assets, which would extend their service for many decades and be expensive. Translation: not great
A propos some news today:
60% of US oil imports are from Canada.
"Many U.S. refineries are designed to handle heavy oils like those produced in Canada’s oil sands"
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
h/t @jordantcarlson.bsky.social
60% of US oil imports are from Canada.
"Many U.S. refineries are designed to handle heavy oils like those produced in Canada’s oil sands"
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
h/t @jordantcarlson.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 4:04 AM
And US oil refineries can't be reconfigured to use a lot more US oil, without many billions in capital upgrades for these very old assets, which would extend their service for many decades and be expensive. Translation: not great
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“Overhauling” = “Deep Cuts”
Just watch.
Just watch.
November 25, 2024 at 9:16 PM
“Overhauling” = “Deep Cuts”
Just watch.
Just watch.
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Jack Smith has filed to dismiss both cases he oversaw against Trump, writes @dgraham.bsky.social:
“The lesson that Trump will take from charges being dropped, along with the immunity ruling, is that the system is not capable of holding him accountable.”
“The lesson that Trump will take from charges being dropped, along with the immunity ruling, is that the system is not capable of holding him accountable.”
The End of the Quest for Justice for January 6
Jack Smith is dropping the charges against Donald Trump for his assault on the fundamentals of American democracy.
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Jack Smith has filed to dismiss both cases he oversaw against Trump, writes @dgraham.bsky.social:
“The lesson that Trump will take from charges being dropped, along with the immunity ruling, is that the system is not capable of holding him accountable.”
“The lesson that Trump will take from charges being dropped, along with the immunity ruling, is that the system is not capable of holding him accountable.”