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Texas. Former moderate infected by the woke mind virus. Chugging ivermectin to no avail.
They break upon us
They break upon us
Pinned
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even if we throw these people out of power the enduring legacy of Trump is that nobody can ever again trust the US government to keep a promise, and that will come back to bite us over and over again
what a shameful thing this is
what a shameful thing this is
As soon as May 20, thousands of Afghans living in the U.S. will lose a protection that shielded them from deportation and allowed them to work.
Trump administration ends temporary protected status for thousands of Afghans
As soon as May 20, thousands of Afghans living in the U.S. will lose a protection that shielded them from deportation and allowed them to work.
www.npr.org
April 12, 2025 at 2:29 AM
even if we throw these people out of power the enduring legacy of Trump is that nobody can ever again trust the US government to keep a promise, and that will come back to bite us over and over again
what a shameful thing this is
what a shameful thing this is
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4. During this pause, the United States will still have the highest tariffs in the industrialized world, perhaps 10-20 times that of most of our trading partners, and roughly ten times higher than it was before.
These are still at or above the Depression era Smoot-Hawley tariffs
These are still at or above the Depression era Smoot-Hawley tariffs
April 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
4. During this pause, the United States will still have the highest tariffs in the industrialized world, perhaps 10-20 times that of most of our trading partners, and roughly ten times higher than it was before.
These are still at or above the Depression era Smoot-Hawley tariffs
These are still at or above the Depression era Smoot-Hawley tariffs
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getting tired because i keep placing then removing the first brick of my iphone assembly plant
April 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
getting tired because i keep placing then removing the first brick of my iphone assembly plant
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Big Bully Politics (TM) can create 3 responses:
1. The bullied give in, the Big Bully wins and pushes harder.
2. The bullied fight back alone, and are crushed, and the Big Bully wins and pushes harder.
3. The bullied fight together and defeat the Big Bully, who loses his aura of all-powerful.
1. The bullied give in, the Big Bully wins and pushes harder.
2. The bullied fight back alone, and are crushed, and the Big Bully wins and pushes harder.
3. The bullied fight together and defeat the Big Bully, who loses his aura of all-powerful.
April 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Big Bully Politics (TM) can create 3 responses:
1. The bullied give in, the Big Bully wins and pushes harder.
2. The bullied fight back alone, and are crushed, and the Big Bully wins and pushes harder.
3. The bullied fight together and defeat the Big Bully, who loses his aura of all-powerful.
1. The bullied give in, the Big Bully wins and pushes harder.
2. The bullied fight back alone, and are crushed, and the Big Bully wins and pushes harder.
3. The bullied fight together and defeat the Big Bully, who loses his aura of all-powerful.
Don't worry, I'm sure THIS sudden about face from DJT assures all security and economic partners that we're stable, serious, and reliable for decades to come. Right?
April 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Don't worry, I'm sure THIS sudden about face from DJT assures all security and economic partners that we're stable, serious, and reliable for decades to come. Right?
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the national emergency is on hold for 90 days, yes it makes complete sense, no you may not ask questions
April 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
the national emergency is on hold for 90 days, yes it makes complete sense, no you may not ask questions
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Really great that we appear to be sliding into the sweet spot of inflicting crippling long-term damage on US institutions and influence while keeping the consequences diffuse enough to not break the Republican Party.
April 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Really great that we appear to be sliding into the sweet spot of inflicting crippling long-term damage on US institutions and influence while keeping the consequences diffuse enough to not break the Republican Party.
Are we learning here, folks? Push. Back.
April 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Are we learning here, folks? Push. Back.
I can't fathom the stupidity of someone whose entire plan is "win the long game against China"
April 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I can't fathom the stupidity of someone whose entire plan is "win the long game against China"
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Funny how reporters spent years in small-town diners profiling forgotten Trump voters — yet now that those folks are losing jobs, shuttering businesses, and watching their savings vanish due to Trump’s chaos, the diner voice has gone quiet.
April 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Funny how reporters spent years in small-town diners profiling forgotten Trump voters — yet now that those folks are losing jobs, shuttering businesses, and watching their savings vanish due to Trump’s chaos, the diner voice has gone quiet.
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I am convinced a major factor in the tariff disaster is that Trump has so consistently been met with cowardice and capitulation from every quarter in American politics that he imagined other countries would just as easily fold to bullying.
April 9, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I am convinced a major factor in the tariff disaster is that Trump has so consistently been met with cowardice and capitulation from every quarter in American politics that he imagined other countries would just as easily fold to bullying.
Do y'all think Trump actually brushes his teeth?
There's no way, right?
There's no way, right?
April 9, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Do y'all think Trump actually brushes his teeth?
There's no way, right?
There's no way, right?
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Leader Jeffries just challenged Mike Johnson to a debate on the floor!!!
EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED! CALL THESE FRAUDS OUT!
EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED! CALL THESE FRAUDS OUT!
April 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Leader Jeffries just challenged Mike Johnson to a debate on the floor!!!
EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED! CALL THESE FRAUDS OUT!
EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED! CALL THESE FRAUDS OUT!
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The central & most important aspect of John Roberts’s jurisprudence is republicans must be allowed to do whatever they want *until* trial appeal and final scotus review admit they’re illegal. Democrats’ actions cannot be allowed UNTIL that same review says they’re legal
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BREAKING: Supreme Court allows Trump administration to lay off thousands of probationary employees while lower courts consider whether firings are legal. cnn.it/3YnzQLv
Supreme Court backs Trump for now on fired probationary federal employees | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration several thousands of probationary federal employees it is attempting to fire off the payroll while lower courts weigh whether the downsizi...
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April 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The central & most important aspect of John Roberts’s jurisprudence is republicans must be allowed to do whatever they want *until* trial appeal and final scotus review admit they’re illegal. Democrats’ actions cannot be allowed UNTIL that same review says they’re legal
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The intermingling of fascist paramilitary and propaganda groups with the federal government is a literal hallmark of fascism.
Do with that information what you will and really sit with what it means that a stochastic terrorist is now essentially deputized by the state to do as she pleases.
Do with that information what you will and really sit with what it means that a stochastic terrorist is now essentially deputized by the state to do as she pleases.
I’m loosing my god damn mind… why the fuck is Chaya out doing morning ICE raids??
April 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The intermingling of fascist paramilitary and propaganda groups with the federal government is a literal hallmark of fascism.
Do with that information what you will and really sit with what it means that a stochastic terrorist is now essentially deputized by the state to do as she pleases.
Do with that information what you will and really sit with what it means that a stochastic terrorist is now essentially deputized by the state to do as she pleases.
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pretty wild to watch judges uphold the constitutional order again and again before being forced to relent because the supreme court says it's fine for a republican president to ignore laws
April 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
pretty wild to watch judges uphold the constitutional order again and again before being forced to relent because the supreme court says it's fine for a republican president to ignore laws
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Y’all are going to drive yourself insane trying to divine why the market is doing something other than perfectly reflecting your views back to you in the form of the current price.
April 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Y’all are going to drive yourself insane trying to divine why the market is doing something other than perfectly reflecting your views back to you in the form of the current price.
IDK y'all maybe Pepe the Frog isn't the best choice for President
April 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
IDK y'all maybe Pepe the Frog isn't the best choice for President
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At this rate MAGA will only be able to afford to rent the libs.
April 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
At this rate MAGA will only be able to afford to rent the libs.
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I often think about this chart and how warped americans’ perceptions are about literally everything and the huge hand fox news has played in it by demonizing tiny tiny percentages of people (from today.yougov.com/politics/art...)
April 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I often think about this chart and how warped americans’ perceptions are about literally everything and the huge hand fox news has played in it by demonizing tiny tiny percentages of people (from today.yougov.com/politics/art...)
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This is why the "Trump Sales Tax" was stupid messaging
Many people don't understand stuff like tariffs
I know we pile on Dems for being policy wonks and not selling easy answers but this was the EASIEST thing to attack and they did a terrible job at it
Many people don't understand stuff like tariffs
I know we pile on Dems for being policy wonks and not selling easy answers but this was the EASIEST thing to attack and they did a terrible job at it
November 7, 2024 at 1:33 PM
This is why the "Trump Sales Tax" was stupid messaging
Many people don't understand stuff like tariffs
I know we pile on Dems for being policy wonks and not selling easy answers but this was the EASIEST thing to attack and they did a terrible job at it
Many people don't understand stuff like tariffs
I know we pile on Dems for being policy wonks and not selling easy answers but this was the EASIEST thing to attack and they did a terrible job at it
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if we want to rebuild american institutions and earn back the world’s trust after this we cannot settle for half-measures. lots of people need to go prison. lots more need to be permanently stripped of wealth and power.
April 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
if we want to rebuild american institutions and earn back the world’s trust after this we cannot settle for half-measures. lots of people need to go prison. lots more need to be permanently stripped of wealth and power.
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Salute to all of the geniuses in Silicon Valley, on Wall Street, and in media c-suites who convinced themselves that what the USA needed was an autocrat CEO — and that Donald Trump was that executive. Brilliant, sirs. Just brilliant.
April 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Salute to all of the geniuses in Silicon Valley, on Wall Street, and in media c-suites who convinced themselves that what the USA needed was an autocrat CEO — and that Donald Trump was that executive. Brilliant, sirs. Just brilliant.
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you cannot rebuild american society with this supreme court. you cannot rebuild american society while billionaires pour money into politics. you cannot rebuild by meeting segregationists half way.
April 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
you cannot rebuild american society with this supreme court. you cannot rebuild american society while billionaires pour money into politics. you cannot rebuild by meeting segregationists half way.
Holy shit
It's Window Safety Week
April 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Holy shit