Linda Queen
@goldengirl2362.bsky.social
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Corruption is the brand
NEW: Kristi Noem, while governor of South Dakota, supplemented her roughly $130,000 salary by secretly accepting $80,000 donated to a political nonprofit she was affiliated with, records show.
She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.
She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.
Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations
A dark money group paid $80,000 to Noem’s personal company when she was governor of South Dakota. She did not include this income on her federal disclosure forms, a likely violation of ethics…
www.propublica.org
June 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Corruption is the brand
@darthbluesky.bsky.social what did you do on “Take your dog to work day”? 😀
June 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
@darthbluesky.bsky.social what did you do on “Take your dog to work day”? 😀
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Imagine not allowing convicted criminals for president.
"Marine Le Pen and eight other former MEPs from the French far right were found guilty Monday of embezzling European Parliament funds."
"Le Pen and her codefendants are now awaiting sentencing, which will determine whether she will able to run for president in the next election set for 2027."
"Le Pen and her codefendants are now awaiting sentencing, which will determine whether she will able to run for president in the next election set for 2027."
Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzlement
The French far-right icon will be sentenced later Monday.
www.politico.eu
March 31, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Imagine not allowing convicted criminals for president.
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I had no idea we needed DEI to prevent the accidental exposure of secret war plans.
March 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I had no idea we needed DEI to prevent the accidental exposure of secret war plans.
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Trump and musk plan to fire 83,000 from the department of veterans affairs. Remember all those times the GOP said we couldn’t care for refugees because we needed to take care of our veterans first? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
White House plans to expand mass layoffs to IRS and Veterans Affairs
Trump administration looks to axe half up to half of the tax agency’s workforce and fire up to 83,000 workers at the VA
www.theguardian.com
March 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Trump and musk plan to fire 83,000 from the department of veterans affairs. Remember all those times the GOP said we couldn’t care for refugees because we needed to take care of our veterans first? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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March 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Hard to overstate the idiocy of such a decision.
This will worsen taxpayer customer service. And it will INCREASE deficits.
This will worsen taxpayer customer service. And it will INCREASE deficits.
BREAKING
The IRS is drafting plans to cut its workforce of 90,000 by as much as half.
A reduction in force of tens of thousands of employees would render the IRS “dysfunctional,” said John Koskinen, a former IRS commissioner.
Full Story: bit.ly/43smNfr
The IRS is drafting plans to cut its workforce of 90,000 by as much as half.
A reduction in force of tens of thousands of employees would render the IRS “dysfunctional,” said John Koskinen, a former IRS commissioner.
Full Story: bit.ly/43smNfr
March 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Hard to overstate the idiocy of such a decision.
This will worsen taxpayer customer service. And it will INCREASE deficits.
This will worsen taxpayer customer service. And it will INCREASE deficits.
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The Los Angeles Times has removed its new AI-powered “insights” feature from a column after the tool tried to defend the Ku Klux Klan
MAGA Newspaper Owner’s AI Bot Defends KKK
An AI-generated summary tried to offer “different views” on the hate group.
www.thedailybeast.com
March 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The Los Angeles Times has removed its new AI-powered “insights” feature from a column after the tool tried to defend the Ku Klux Klan
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Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them
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Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them
WASHINGTON—With the elected officials trying their hardest not to move a muscle, reports confirmed Monday that top Democratic leaders in Congress were standing real still in hopes that the American people wouldn’t notice them. “Don’t make any sudden movements, or they’ll spot us,” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said out of the corner of his mouth, […]
theonion.com
March 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them
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As we near the anniversary of Russia unjustly, unlawfully, and foolishly invading Ukraine on Feb. 24, Trump folds to Russia.
Trump calling Zelenskyy a dictator is like Musk calling his cybertruck easy on the eyes - it is the furthest thing from the truth.
Trump calling Zelenskyy a dictator is like Musk calling his cybertruck easy on the eyes - it is the furthest thing from the truth.
February 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
As we near the anniversary of Russia unjustly, unlawfully, and foolishly invading Ukraine on Feb. 24, Trump folds to Russia.
Trump calling Zelenskyy a dictator is like Musk calling his cybertruck easy on the eyes - it is the furthest thing from the truth.
Trump calling Zelenskyy a dictator is like Musk calling his cybertruck easy on the eyes - it is the furthest thing from the truth.
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The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.
February 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.
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Where are the American counterparts of these protesters?
🇩🇪👀 From 160,000 to 250,000 people took part in the protests in Berlin against right-wing extremism and for distancing CDU from AfD, - Welt
February 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Where are the American counterparts of these protesters?
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Blue states have been paying for Red states for decades. Because GOP policies don't work. Turn it back on Trump. He wants stipulations on giving money back to Cali in the form of FEMA aid?
We're tired of decades of paying for failed red state policies.
We're tired of decades of paying for failed red state policies.
February 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Blue states have been paying for Red states for decades. Because GOP policies don't work. Turn it back on Trump. He wants stipulations on giving money back to Cali in the form of FEMA aid?
We're tired of decades of paying for failed red state policies.
We're tired of decades of paying for failed red state policies.
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Commentary: New Hampshire Republicans bask in the glow of "little fires everywhere." From @danawormald.bsky.social #NHPolitics
New Hampshire Republicans bask in the glow of ‘little fires everywhere’ • New Hampshire Bulletin
I feel for New Hampshire Republicans. I do. Many and great challenges are hanging over the state – an education funding mess, high property taxes, lean times in a budget year – and all eyes are on…
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January 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Commentary: New Hampshire Republicans bask in the glow of "little fires everywhere." From @danawormald.bsky.social #NHPolitics
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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
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Hey there #sschat and #educhat folk! Ever want to learn about tariffs? Why did we used to have them? Why did we stop? What will happen if we increase them? In 25 minutes you'll have 'em down PAT.
With Shannon O'Neil from the Council on Foreign Relations.
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With Shannon O'Neil from the Council on Foreign Relations.
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December 18, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Hey there #sschat and #educhat folk! Ever want to learn about tariffs? Why did we used to have them? Why did we stop? What will happen if we increase them? In 25 minutes you'll have 'em down PAT.
With Shannon O'Neil from the Council on Foreign Relations.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
With Shannon O'Neil from the Council on Foreign Relations.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
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‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens theonion.com/no-way-to-pr...
December 16, 2024 at 10:20 PM
‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens theonion.com/no-way-to-pr...