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Being in the US illegally is a civil offence
It’s not a felony. It’s not a criminal offence
So why are so many people being violently rounded up & thrown in camps?
Racism & fascism
The DOJ admitted that only 2.5% of people arrested in Chicago raids had criminal records
Which means 97.5% did NOT
It’s not a felony. It’s not a criminal offence
So why are so many people being violently rounded up & thrown in camps?
Racism & fascism
The DOJ admitted that only 2.5% of people arrested in Chicago raids had criminal records
Which means 97.5% did NOT
November 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Being in the US illegally is a civil offence
It’s not a felony. It’s not a criminal offence
So why are so many people being violently rounded up & thrown in camps?
Racism & fascism
The DOJ admitted that only 2.5% of people arrested in Chicago raids had criminal records
Which means 97.5% did NOT
It’s not a felony. It’s not a criminal offence
So why are so many people being violently rounded up & thrown in camps?
Racism & fascism
The DOJ admitted that only 2.5% of people arrested in Chicago raids had criminal records
Which means 97.5% did NOT
Reposted by Kirbini Bothum
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
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These 8 useless Democratic Senators are all wealthy and have feathered themselves a lovely retirement nest.
They don't need to be in these positions anymore.
They can amble away into the privileged nothingness that defines their spinelessness and lack of courage.
Demand more and better, folks.
They don't need to be in these positions anymore.
They can amble away into the privileged nothingness that defines their spinelessness and lack of courage.
Demand more and better, folks.
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 AM
These 8 useless Democratic Senators are all wealthy and have feathered themselves a lovely retirement nest.
They don't need to be in these positions anymore.
They can amble away into the privileged nothingness that defines their spinelessness and lack of courage.
Demand more and better, folks.
They don't need to be in these positions anymore.
They can amble away into the privileged nothingness that defines their spinelessness and lack of courage.
Demand more and better, folks.
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The magical wages that rise with the economic growth. We have been told that for over fifty years.
For a single person to qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), the income limit is a gross monthly income of $1,696 and a net monthly income of $1,305.
For a single person to qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), the income limit is a gross monthly income of $1,696 and a net monthly income of $1,305.
October 31, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The magical wages that rise with the economic growth. We have been told that for over fifty years.
For a single person to qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), the income limit is a gross monthly income of $1,696 and a net monthly income of $1,305.
For a single person to qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), the income limit is a gross monthly income of $1,696 and a net monthly income of $1,305.
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My big takeaway from Trump's lengthy Air Force One gaggle is that he's talking about shredding the Constitution by being in office for a third term increasingly openly.
If you don't think he try it, you're in denial.
If you don't think he try it, you're in denial.
Trump on a third term: "I would love to do it. I have the best numbers ever. Am I not ruling it out? You'll have to tell me."
October 27, 2025 at 12:26 PM
My big takeaway from Trump's lengthy Air Force One gaggle is that he's talking about shredding the Constitution by being in office for a third term increasingly openly.
If you don't think he try it, you're in denial.
If you don't think he try it, you're in denial.
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The media is doing everything they can to dismiss and justify the destruction of the White House and pretending it is ok or people do not care specifically because they KNOW it is a horrifying and incredibly shitty thing trump is doing and it could really harm him if they do not protect him.
October 27, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The media is doing everything they can to dismiss and justify the destruction of the White House and pretending it is ok or people do not care specifically because they KNOW it is a horrifying and incredibly shitty thing trump is doing and it could really harm him if they do not protect him.
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To all the Americans losing their jobs and farmers losing their farms, take comfort in the fact that the people in Argentina are doing great.
October 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
To all the Americans losing their jobs and farmers losing their farms, take comfort in the fact that the people in Argentina are doing great.
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Portland is not war ravaged.
Chicago doesn’t need to be “saved”.
Undocumented immigrants do not qualify for Medicaid.
People should not have to “prove they matter” to get healthcare.
ICE should not be allowed to cover their faces.
This shutdown is being done to save healthcare.
Chicago doesn’t need to be “saved”.
Undocumented immigrants do not qualify for Medicaid.
People should not have to “prove they matter” to get healthcare.
ICE should not be allowed to cover their faces.
This shutdown is being done to save healthcare.
October 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Portland is not war ravaged.
Chicago doesn’t need to be “saved”.
Undocumented immigrants do not qualify for Medicaid.
People should not have to “prove they matter” to get healthcare.
ICE should not be allowed to cover their faces.
This shutdown is being done to save healthcare.
Chicago doesn’t need to be “saved”.
Undocumented immigrants do not qualify for Medicaid.
People should not have to “prove they matter” to get healthcare.
ICE should not be allowed to cover their faces.
This shutdown is being done to save healthcare.
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I hope it's clear to everyone now that Trump really is going for it - he's trying to become a dictator. I don't know if he'll succeed, but he's working to install himself as an autocrat unaccountable to voters. And he's weaponizing the military against Americans who oppose him as part of that effort
September 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I hope it's clear to everyone now that Trump really is going for it - he's trying to become a dictator. I don't know if he'll succeed, but he's working to install himself as an autocrat unaccountable to voters. And he's weaponizing the military against Americans who oppose him as part of that effort
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Buying a company by taking out a massive loan, then making the company you bought responsible for paying off that loan, is so patently evil that it should be beyond illegal. The kind of thing that inspires enlightened societies without corporal punishment to bring back the death penalty as a one-off
September 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Buying a company by taking out a massive loan, then making the company you bought responsible for paying off that loan, is so patently evil that it should be beyond illegal. The kind of thing that inspires enlightened societies without corporal punishment to bring back the death penalty as a one-off
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America: pay attention. The grift is off the charts.
While Americans are paying more for groceries, Trump is making shady backroom deals.
He's selling out our national security and economic dominance to enrich himself and his family.
While Americans are paying more for groceries, Trump is making shady backroom deals.
He's selling out our national security and economic dominance to enrich himself and his family.
Donald Trump lost money during his first term. Out of office, he found a formula for profiting off politics—now he’s piling up billions.
Presidency Boosts Trump’s Net Worth By $3 Billion In A Year
Donald Trump lost money during his first term. Out of office, he found a formula for profiting off politics—now he’s piling up billions.
www.forbes.com
September 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
America: pay attention. The grift is off the charts.
While Americans are paying more for groceries, Trump is making shady backroom deals.
He's selling out our national security and economic dominance to enrich himself and his family.
While Americans are paying more for groceries, Trump is making shady backroom deals.
He's selling out our national security and economic dominance to enrich himself and his family.
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Critical part of the President's new $100,000 charge for H1-B visas: The Administration can also offer a $100,000 discount to any person, company, or industry that it wants. Replacing rules with arbitrary discretion.
Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.
Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.
September 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Critical part of the President's new $100,000 charge for H1-B visas: The Administration can also offer a $100,000 discount to any person, company, or industry that it wants. Replacing rules with arbitrary discretion.
Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.
Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.
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The failure (of most) in corporate media to report accurately on what the killer wrote on bullets in connection with Charlie Kirk is beyond journalistic malpractice. They should be explaining why the symbols are associated with far right. At this point we are seeing a cover up by corporate media!
September 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The failure (of most) in corporate media to report accurately on what the killer wrote on bullets in connection with Charlie Kirk is beyond journalistic malpractice. They should be explaining why the symbols are associated with far right. At this point we are seeing a cover up by corporate media!
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“I was kidnapped. The conditions are inhumane. Packed like sardines. A man dropped dead and they just moved us aside… It’s not just criminals. I had all my papers in order. They’re just looking for numbers.”
Watch. Share.
Watch. Share.
September 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“I was kidnapped. The conditions are inhumane. Packed like sardines. A man dropped dead and they just moved us aside… It’s not just criminals. I had all my papers in order. They’re just looking for numbers.”
Watch. Share.
Watch. Share.
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Northern Ireland man from Lisburn kidnapped by Trump’s Ice raids because he “looked like a Mexican”. He had the correct visa, all his documents. He’s never been in trouble with police.
Held in terrible conditions. A fellow captive couldn’t get his medication and dropped dead of a heart attack
Held in terrible conditions. A fellow captive couldn’t get his medication and dropped dead of a heart attack
Horrors of Trump detention centre: Lisburn man tells his story after arrest for 'looking like a Mexican'
Lee Stinton was lifted by US immigration police on an American street — in an incident he compared to a kidnapping.
Here, he tells us his story.
Lee Stinton was lifted by US immigration police on an American street — in an incident he compared to a kidnapping.
Here, he tells us his story.
September 10, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Northern Ireland man from Lisburn kidnapped by Trump’s Ice raids because he “looked like a Mexican”. He had the correct visa, all his documents. He’s never been in trouble with police.
Held in terrible conditions. A fellow captive couldn’t get his medication and dropped dead of a heart attack
Held in terrible conditions. A fellow captive couldn’t get his medication and dropped dead of a heart attack
Reposted by Kirbini Bothum
Horrors of Trump detention centre: Lisburn man tells his story after arrest for 'looking like a Mexican'
Lee Stinton was lifted by US immigration police on an American street — in an incident he compared to a kidnapping.
Here, he tells us his story.
Lee Stinton was lifted by US immigration police on an American street — in an incident he compared to a kidnapping.
Here, he tells us his story.
September 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Horrors of Trump detention centre: Lisburn man tells his story after arrest for 'looking like a Mexican'
Lee Stinton was lifted by US immigration police on an American street — in an incident he compared to a kidnapping.
Here, he tells us his story.
Lee Stinton was lifted by US immigration police on an American street — in an incident he compared to a kidnapping.
Here, he tells us his story.
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This is a real photograph of Washington, DC this week, where the United States president has ordered military occupation in peacetime, and ordered the display of colossal portraits of himself.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
August 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
This is a real photograph of Washington, DC this week, where the United States president has ordered military occupation in peacetime, and ordered the display of colossal portraits of himself.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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remember folks, we cant have gun restrictions because if we do the federal government will occupy our streets, imprison people without due process, ship dissidents to foreign gulags and things of that nature
August 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
remember folks, we cant have gun restrictions because if we do the federal government will occupy our streets, imprison people without due process, ship dissidents to foreign gulags and things of that nature
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Everything else from here on out is just a matter of degree and wondering how bad it will get and how far it will go. Do we end up “merely” like Hungary, or do we go all the way toward an American Reich?
Read @vermontgmg.bsky.social on our slouch into fascism.
Read @vermontgmg.bsky.social on our slouch into fascism.
Slouching into fascism
Are we already past the tipping point?
www.motherjones.com
August 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Everything else from here on out is just a matter of degree and wondering how bad it will get and how far it will go. Do we end up “merely” like Hungary, or do we go all the way toward an American Reich?
Read @vermontgmg.bsky.social on our slouch into fascism.
Read @vermontgmg.bsky.social on our slouch into fascism.
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Cost of Trump's D.C. Occupation: $1.1M per day.
Cost to operate public housing for D.C.'s entire homeless population: $169,226 per day.
It's not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Cost to operate public housing for D.C.'s entire homeless population: $169,226 per day.
It's not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
August 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Cost of Trump's D.C. Occupation: $1.1M per day.
Cost to operate public housing for D.C.'s entire homeless population: $169,226 per day.
It's not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Cost to operate public housing for D.C.'s entire homeless population: $169,226 per day.
It's not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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Hard to convince younger generations, but for decades, Republicans went on and on about how two of the worst things imaginable were (1) state intervention in the market and (2) DC using federal troops against US states; both so bad the people should be ready for armed rebellion in case it happens.
August 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Hard to convince younger generations, but for decades, Republicans went on and on about how two of the worst things imaginable were (1) state intervention in the market and (2) DC using federal troops against US states; both so bad the people should be ready for armed rebellion in case it happens.
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It's called fascism. Fascist regimes, like Mussolini's Italy, directly nationalized some businesses. American journalists need reminding that this isn't necessarily a 'socialist' thing. Articles like this don't help the public interpret what's happening in the US. www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
Trump’s Right-Wing Socialism
The president is embodying the type of big government that right-wing politicians and thinkers have been warning about for a century.
www.theatlantic.com
August 26, 2025 at 6:25 AM
It's called fascism. Fascist regimes, like Mussolini's Italy, directly nationalized some businesses. American journalists need reminding that this isn't necessarily a 'socialist' thing. Articles like this don't help the public interpret what's happening in the US. www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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I don’t think it matters, the Trump admin isn’t going to just fire the Fed chair, they’re going to dissolve the Federal Reserve entirely.
How do I know this? Because it fucking written in Project 2025 on page 661.
How do I know this? Because it fucking written in Project 2025 on page 661.
May 22, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I don’t think it matters, the Trump admin isn’t going to just fire the Fed chair, they’re going to dissolve the Federal Reserve entirely.
How do I know this? Because it fucking written in Project 2025 on page 661.
How do I know this? Because it fucking written in Project 2025 on page 661.
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When will US equity and bond markets reflect the destruction of constitutional law in our country? Freezing wind power projects under construction, demanding equity stakes, the felon in the white house is a Mob Boss and acts like one. Corrupt to the core and the entire GOP is complicit.
August 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
When will US equity and bond markets reflect the destruction of constitutional law in our country? Freezing wind power projects under construction, demanding equity stakes, the felon in the white house is a Mob Boss and acts like one. Corrupt to the core and the entire GOP is complicit.