Gary E
@gatorshipdriver.bsky.social
Centrist. Moderate. Navy vet. Granddad.
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Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
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Trump's destroying our country brick by brick, from the destruction of our White House, to the destruction of our foreign relations, justice, education system & our health care system to our economy. Tyranny & corruption makes everything more expensive.
#TrumpAffordabilityCrisis
#TrumpAffordabilityCrisis
December 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Trump's destroying our country brick by brick, from the destruction of our White House, to the destruction of our foreign relations, justice, education system & our health care system to our economy. Tyranny & corruption makes everything more expensive.
#TrumpAffordabilityCrisis
#TrumpAffordabilityCrisis
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for ending Russia’s war has been criticized as effectively imposing the Kremlin’s terms for Ukraine’s surrender.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's security architecture, analysts and diplomats believe.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's security architecture, analysts and diplomats believe.
Trump's peace plan undermines not only Ukraine's security but also Europe's, experts warn
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for ending Russia’s war has been criticized as effectively imposing the Kremlin’s terms for Ukraine’s surrender.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's...
kyivindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for ending Russia’s war has been criticized as effectively imposing the Kremlin’s terms for Ukraine’s surrender.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's security architecture, analysts and diplomats believe.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's security architecture, analysts and diplomats believe.
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NEW: Senators have called for an investigation after a ProPublica story revealed that Kristi Noem-connected firm the Strategy Group was secretly hired as a subcontractor on a $220 million DHS ad campaign.
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The demands for an investigation come after a ProPublica story revealed that the Noem-connected Strategy Group was secretly a subcontractor on the ad campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
NEW: Senators have called for an investigation after a ProPublica story revealed that Kristi Noem-connected firm the Strategy Group was secretly hired as a subcontractor on a $220 million DHS ad campaign.
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BREAKING: The indictment of Comey has been DISMISSED because Halligan was unlawfully appointed. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
#213 in United States v. Comey (E.D. Va., 1:25-cr-00272) – CourtListener.com
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows: (1) The appointment of Ms. Halligan as Interim U.S. Attorney violated 28 U.S.C. § 546 and the Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution. (2) All actions flowing fro...
storage.courtlistener.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
BREAKING: The indictment of Comey has been DISMISSED because Halligan was unlawfully appointed. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's resigning in time to get a pension is a lesson to everyone.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene's resigning in time to get a pension is a lesson to everyone.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
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Yesterday, I pleaded not guilty to the charges that Trump’s DOJ has hit me with in federal court.
This administration is targeting me because they can see that I’ve spoken out against them and will continue to stand up to them.
This administration is targeting me because they can see that I’ve spoken out against them and will continue to stand up to them.
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Yesterday, I pleaded not guilty to the charges that Trump’s DOJ has hit me with in federal court.
This administration is targeting me because they can see that I’ve spoken out against them and will continue to stand up to them.
This administration is targeting me because they can see that I’ve spoken out against them and will continue to stand up to them.
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⚡️Russian oil terminal in Novorossiysk on fire following reported Ukrainian drone strikes.
Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on Nov. 14, damaging an oil terminal and sparking a large fire, multiple Russian Telegram channels reported.
Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on Nov. 14, damaging an oil terminal and sparking a large fire, multiple Russian Telegram channels reported.
Russian oil terminal in Novorossiysk on fire following reported Ukrainian drone strikes
Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on Nov. 14, damaging an oil terminal and sparking a large fire, multiple Russian Telegram channels reported.
kyivindependent.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
⚡️Russian oil terminal in Novorossiysk on fire following reported Ukrainian drone strikes.
Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on Nov. 14, damaging an oil terminal and sparking a large fire, multiple Russian Telegram channels reported.
Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on Nov. 14, damaging an oil terminal and sparking a large fire, multiple Russian Telegram channels reported.
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I think people are missing the point with this Epstein thing.
The question is not did he have sex with underaged girls. He did.
The question is not did he have illegal financial transactions with Epstein. He did.
The question is not did he serve as an asset and agent of Putin. He did.
The question is not did he have sex with underaged girls. He did.
The question is not did he have illegal financial transactions with Epstein. He did.
The question is not did he serve as an asset and agent of Putin. He did.
November 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I think people are missing the point with this Epstein thing.
The question is not did he have sex with underaged girls. He did.
The question is not did he have illegal financial transactions with Epstein. He did.
The question is not did he serve as an asset and agent of Putin. He did.
The question is not did he have sex with underaged girls. He did.
The question is not did he have illegal financial transactions with Epstein. He did.
The question is not did he serve as an asset and agent of Putin. He did.
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Judge rejects Utah Republican legislature’s attempt to install a heavily gerrymandered congressional map.
After a 4 year battle, judge sided with a map that will install Democrat leaning districts.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
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After a 4 year battle, judge sided with a map that will install Democrat leaning districts.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
apple.news/Au7-5yd5DQJG...
‘Extreme’ gerrymander: Utah judge rejects GOP lawmakers’ congressional map, picks districts favoring Democrats — The Salt Lake Tribune
A Utah judge rejected new congressional boundaries proposed by Republican lawmakers, instead choosing a map that will create a heavily Democratic-leaning district in Salt Lake County.
apple.news
November 12, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Judge rejects Utah Republican legislature’s attempt to install a heavily gerrymandered congressional map.
After a 4 year battle, judge sided with a map that will install Democrat leaning districts.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
apple.news/Au7-5yd5DQJG...
After a 4 year battle, judge sided with a map that will install Democrat leaning districts.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
apple.news/Au7-5yd5DQJG...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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NEW: Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys joins the Home of the Brave advisory board.
“Growing up here in Massachusetts, you learn to never take shit from a bully...Trump's a bully who's bad for America, and it's time to stand up to him."
“Growing up here in Massachusetts, you learn to never take shit from a bully...Trump's a bully who's bad for America, and it's time to stand up to him."
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
NEW: Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys joins the Home of the Brave advisory board.
“Growing up here in Massachusetts, you learn to never take shit from a bully...Trump's a bully who's bad for America, and it's time to stand up to him."
“Growing up here in Massachusetts, you learn to never take shit from a bully...Trump's a bully who's bad for America, and it's time to stand up to him."
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Sizable Energy has a plan to store excess renewable energy in flexible reservoirs out at sea. The startup has raised $8 million to test prototypes.
Exclusive: One startup’s quest to store electricity in the ocean | TechCrunch
Sizable Energy has a plan to store excess renewable energy in flexible reservoirs out at sea. The startup has raised $8 million to test prototypes.
techcrunch.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Sizable Energy has a plan to store excess renewable energy in flexible reservoirs out at sea. The startup has raised $8 million to test prototypes.
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Trump-Putin, shutdown paychecks and KPop Demon Hunters reut.rs/3JotuHx
Trump-Putin, shutdown paychecks and KPop Demon Hunters
Shutdown hits home as 60,000 TSA officers and other federal workers brace for missed paychecks.
reut.rs
October 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Trump-Putin, shutdown paychecks and KPop Demon Hunters reut.rs/3JotuHx
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Trump demanding $230 million from the DOJ, that he controls, is a shakedown of the American taxpayers so that Trump can line his own pockets.
“There’s a government shutdown happening right now across the street, and on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, they’re tearing down the East Wing.”
“There’s a government shutdown happening right now across the street, and on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, they’re tearing down the East Wing.”
October 22, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Trump demanding $230 million from the DOJ, that he controls, is a shakedown of the American taxpayers so that Trump can line his own pockets.
“There’s a government shutdown happening right now across the street, and on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, they’re tearing down the East Wing.”
“There’s a government shutdown happening right now across the street, and on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, they’re tearing down the East Wing.”
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ICE thugs pointed a gun at a pregnant U.S. citizen, with her little boy in the back seat, because she dared to film them on a public street. “Are you gonna shoot a pregnant woman?” she cries. “
You just put a gun on me!" And the agent spits back,
"It's your fault I did that."
Her fault.😡
ICE thugs pointed a gun at a pregnant U.S. citizen, with her little boy in the back seat, because she dared to film them on a public street. “Are you gonna shoot a pregnant woman?” she cries. “
You just put a gun on me!" And the agent spits back,
"It's your fault I did that."
Her fault.😡
October 22, 2025 at 12:23 AM
1/2
ICE thugs pointed a gun at a pregnant U.S. citizen, with her little boy in the back seat, because she dared to film them on a public street. “Are you gonna shoot a pregnant woman?” she cries. “
You just put a gun on me!" And the agent spits back,
"It's your fault I did that."
Her fault.😡
ICE thugs pointed a gun at a pregnant U.S. citizen, with her little boy in the back seat, because she dared to film them on a public street. “Are you gonna shoot a pregnant woman?” she cries. “
You just put a gun on me!" And the agent spits back,
"It's your fault I did that."
Her fault.😡
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He’s taking healthcare away from 15 million Americans and making it unaffordable for 22 million more
And using the shutdown as an excuse to deprive up to 42 million citizens-including children-of SNAP benefits
Yet is on the verge of directing the DOJ to pay him $230 million
It’s just so lawless
And using the shutdown as an excuse to deprive up to 42 million citizens-including children-of SNAP benefits
Yet is on the verge of directing the DOJ to pay him $230 million
It’s just so lawless
October 22, 2025 at 2:37 AM
He’s taking healthcare away from 15 million Americans and making it unaffordable for 22 million more
And using the shutdown as an excuse to deprive up to 42 million citizens-including children-of SNAP benefits
Yet is on the verge of directing the DOJ to pay him $230 million
It’s just so lawless
And using the shutdown as an excuse to deprive up to 42 million citizens-including children-of SNAP benefits
Yet is on the verge of directing the DOJ to pay him $230 million
It’s just so lawless
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Mike Johnson keeps saying that Democrats hate America
But I can’t think of anything more hateful to our country than refusing to swear in a duly elected representative to protect a pedophile or his president pal
Adelita Grijalva MUST be sworn in
NOW
But I can’t think of anything more hateful to our country than refusing to swear in a duly elected representative to protect a pedophile or his president pal
Adelita Grijalva MUST be sworn in
NOW
Breaking: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has just filed a lawsuit to try to force Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.
October 22, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Mike Johnson keeps saying that Democrats hate America
But I can’t think of anything more hateful to our country than refusing to swear in a duly elected representative to protect a pedophile or his president pal
Adelita Grijalva MUST be sworn in
NOW
But I can’t think of anything more hateful to our country than refusing to swear in a duly elected representative to protect a pedophile or his president pal
Adelita Grijalva MUST be sworn in
NOW
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Sen. Jeff Merkley is holding the Senate floor tonight for We the People.
While Trump turns our democracy into a dictatorship, Merkley's standing tall and saying what millions of us feel:
HELL NO.
Power belongs to the people, not to one man.
@merkley.senate.gov
While Trump turns our democracy into a dictatorship, Merkley's standing tall and saying what millions of us feel:
HELL NO.
Power belongs to the people, not to one man.
@merkley.senate.gov
October 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Sen. Jeff Merkley is holding the Senate floor tonight for We the People.
While Trump turns our democracy into a dictatorship, Merkley's standing tall and saying what millions of us feel:
HELL NO.
Power belongs to the people, not to one man.
@merkley.senate.gov
While Trump turns our democracy into a dictatorship, Merkley's standing tall and saying what millions of us feel:
HELL NO.
Power belongs to the people, not to one man.
@merkley.senate.gov
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iPhone 17 review: the Apple smartphone to get this year
iPhone 17 review: the Apple smartphone to get this year
Standard iPhone levels up to Pro models with big screen upgrade, double the storage and more top features than ever
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:51 AM
iPhone 17 review: the Apple smartphone to get this year
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Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials communicate with Congress
Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials communicate with Congress
Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials communicate with Congress
www.independent.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials communicate with Congress
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A new poll pointed to a close gubernatorial race in Ohio, a state that has drifted toward Republicans over the past decade.
Democrats’ Chances of Defeating Republican in Ohio Governor’s Race—Poll
www.newsweek.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
A new poll pointed to a close gubernatorial race in Ohio, a state that has drifted toward Republicans over the past decade.
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Here’s a look at some of the highlights worth watching from late-night TV.
Late Night Watches Trump Go ‘Hulk Smash’ on the White House
“That is it. We are not giving him the security deposit back,” Stephen Colbert said about the president’s building renovation plans.
nyti.ms
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Here’s a look at some of the highlights worth watching from late-night TV.