Hellotu
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No DMs! No porn! No MAGA! Learn something about everything, and everything about something.
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Free and fair elections are good for business. Having a stable rule of law is important to the economy. Not having people afraid to go to work because they might be beaten up or disappeared is essential to a productive workforce. Democracy is essential for a strong economy.
November 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Free and fair elections are good for business. Having a stable rule of law is important to the economy. Not having people afraid to go to work because they might be beaten up or disappeared is essential to a productive workforce. Democracy is essential for a strong economy.
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THE UK Observer gets it: The firm--Trump Inc and the new age of corruption.
May 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
THE UK Observer gets it: The firm--Trump Inc and the new age of corruption.
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1. Trump says imposing tariffs on nearly every nation on earth is essential to force companies to make investments in the US instead of abroad
But since taking office, the Trump Organization has announced new multi-billion $ development deals in the UAE, Qatar, India and Vietnam
And NONE in the US
But since taking office, the Trump Organization has announced new multi-billion $ development deals in the UAE, Qatar, India and Vietnam
And NONE in the US
Trump promised no new business deals with foreign governments. He lied.
On January 10, 2025, President Trump released an "ethics agreement" detailing how he would handle his personal business interests while in the White House.
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May 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
1. Trump says imposing tariffs on nearly every nation on earth is essential to force companies to make investments in the US instead of abroad
But since taking office, the Trump Organization has announced new multi-billion $ development deals in the UAE, Qatar, India and Vietnam
And NONE in the US
But since taking office, the Trump Organization has announced new multi-billion $ development deals in the UAE, Qatar, India and Vietnam
And NONE in the US
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Here it is. A timetable of 100 days of corruption.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
May 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Here it is. A timetable of 100 days of corruption.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
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The President said of the U.S. economy: "We are a department store, and we set the price. I meet with the companies, and then I set a fair price, what I consider to be a fair price, and they can pay it, or they don't have to pay it."
And then... I lost it.
And then... I lost it.
April 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The President said of the U.S. economy: "We are a department store, and we set the price. I meet with the companies, and then I set a fair price, what I consider to be a fair price, and they can pay it, or they don't have to pay it."
And then... I lost it.
And then... I lost it.
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No — there are not millions of dead people still receiving Social Security. Not 150 year old dead people. Not 30 year old dead people. There are multiple automated alerts from states and medicare whenever a person in pay status dies. www.cbpp.org/blog/setting...
Setting the Record Straight on Social Security | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Social Security’s payment accuracy rate is very high — well over 99 percent — and it has many safeguards against improper payments, including rigorous protocols to stop paying benefits to people who h...
www.cbpp.org
April 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
No — there are not millions of dead people still receiving Social Security. Not 150 year old dead people. Not 30 year old dead people. There are multiple automated alerts from states and medicare whenever a person in pay status dies. www.cbpp.org/blog/setting...
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No — so called illegal immigrants DO NOT receive Social Security benefits; that is prohibited by law. But they do contribute $25 billion a year for the rest of us. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/b...
How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits
Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.
www.nytimes.com
April 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
No — so called illegal immigrants DO NOT receive Social Security benefits; that is prohibited by law. But they do contribute $25 billion a year for the rest of us. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/b...
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If you live in Wisconsin or in the 6th congressional district of Florida you’ll have a chance to do something the rest of us only dream about doing...
[It's also an election day in many other parts of the country, too.] https://robertreich.substack.com/p/if-you-live-in-wisconsin-or-floridas
[It's also an election day in many other parts of the country, too.] https://robertreich.substack.com/p/if-you-live-in-wisconsin-or-floridas
April 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
If you live in Wisconsin or in the 6th congressional district of Florida you’ll have a chance to do something the rest of us only dream about doing...
[It's also an election day in many other parts of the country, too.] https://robertreich.substack.com/p/if-you-live-in-wisconsin-or-floridas
[It's also an election day in many other parts of the country, too.] https://robertreich.substack.com/p/if-you-live-in-wisconsin-or-floridas
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“There’s gonna be a big presence in DC, but it’s not just DC — I want to see this in rural areas, in suburban areas, in urban areas, in red states, purple states, blue states. It’s going to take all of us.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social
We’re taking to the streets nationwide on April 5: handsoff2025.com
We’re taking to the streets nationwide on April 5: handsoff2025.com
March 15, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“There’s gonna be a big presence in DC, but it’s not just DC — I want to see this in rural areas, in suburban areas, in urban areas, in red states, purple states, blue states. It’s going to take all of us.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social
We’re taking to the streets nationwide on April 5: handsoff2025.com
We’re taking to the streets nationwide on April 5: handsoff2025.com
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This affidavit, filed by a former Social Security employee in one of the DOGE cases, reveals a shocking exposure of personal info to DOGE operatives & possible compromise of parts of the system. Everyone should read this. Start at para 9. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
March 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
This affidavit, filed by a former Social Security employee in one of the DOGE cases, reveals a shocking exposure of personal info to DOGE operatives & possible compromise of parts of the system. Everyone should read this. Start at para 9. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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If you are spending any time attacking Democrats rather than focusing on what Republicans are doing to destroy our democracy then you are wasting value time.
March 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
If you are spending any time attacking Democrats rather than focusing on what Republicans are doing to destroy our democracy then you are wasting value time.
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(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
March 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
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If you only watch one video today, let it be this one.
And since Little Marco doesn’t want us to remember this, please repost it so others can see what a raging hypocrite he is.
@calltoactivism.bsky.social
And since Little Marco doesn’t want us to remember this, please repost it so others can see what a raging hypocrite he is.
@calltoactivism.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 12:06 AM
If you only watch one video today, let it be this one.
And since Little Marco doesn’t want us to remember this, please repost it so others can see what a raging hypocrite he is.
@calltoactivism.bsky.social
And since Little Marco doesn’t want us to remember this, please repost it so others can see what a raging hypocrite he is.
@calltoactivism.bsky.social
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Right now is the perfect time to send letters to your Members of Congress to say no cuts ever to Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress: Don't cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
March 2, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Right now is the perfect time to send letters to your Members of Congress to say no cuts ever to Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Enabling a cheater www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
Update from Adam Liptak
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Enabling a cheater www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
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Imagine prosecuting a criminal president who tried to pull off a coup. Such a novel idea.
Jair Bolsonaro is charged with an attempted military coup in Brazil. He and 6 associates are accused of leading a plot to poison President Lula and shoot dead Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, with 33 others involved. #3E #EndImpunity www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged far-right coup plot to seize power in Brazil
Former president has denied breaking the law, while attorney general alleges plot included a plan to poison Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Imagine prosecuting a criminal president who tried to pull off a coup. Such a novel idea.
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This is what oligarchy looks like.
February 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This is what oligarchy looks like.
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Did you know?
American taxpayers would be saved $8 MILLION PER DAY if we simply canceled Elon Musk’s defense contracts.
American taxpayers would be saved $8 MILLION PER DAY if we simply canceled Elon Musk’s defense contracts.
February 14, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Did you know?
American taxpayers would be saved $8 MILLION PER DAY if we simply canceled Elon Musk’s defense contracts.
American taxpayers would be saved $8 MILLION PER DAY if we simply canceled Elon Musk’s defense contracts.
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I need someone to answer this damn question!
February 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I need someone to answer this damn question!
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I’ll be clipping an “Elon Musk: Hands Off Our Social Security” rally at the Social Security Administration today as part of my partnership with @snapstream.com, featuring speeches from Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks. Follow this thread for clips and commentary.
February 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I’ll be clipping an “Elon Musk: Hands Off Our Social Security” rally at the Social Security Administration today as part of my partnership with @snapstream.com, featuring speeches from Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks. Follow this thread for clips and commentary.
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Five trillion dollars
Trump’s tax agenda outlined by the White House today will add at least $5 trillion to the debt, potentially much more. Per new analysis by nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. www.crfb.org/blogs/trump-...
February 7, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Five trillion dollars
Why can we be a bit more like the French right now? Resist!!!https://m.youtube.com/shorts/cIoTBjE6L1M
Jeremy Clarkson Admires French people 🇫🇷
YouTube video by Kyotwo Drive
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February 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Why can we be a bit more like the French right now? Resist!!!https://m.youtube.com/shorts/cIoTBjE6L1M
I’ve just saved my social security statement just in case… can’t believe we have to live like this now. 🤬
February 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I’ve just saved my social security statement just in case… can’t believe we have to live like this now. 🤬