Andreas Ortmann
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Embodied sycophancy, it's a thing. A thoroughly disturbing thing.
She has to kiss his ass like this to save her job after the Sandwich Guy trial debacle. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Pirro: "Mr President, there is in this room a group of people who love you, who believe in you, and who are so proud to be in this Oval Office and to be part of this amazing day because you have changed the course of America."
November 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Embodied sycophancy, it's a thing. A thoroughly disturbing thing.
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This is meant as a message to anyone who will help Trump break the presidential term limits in the 22d Amendment: "You won't pay a price for undermining the Constitution for me."
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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In Symbolic Move, Trump Pardons 77 Allies Who Tried to Steal 2020 Election for Him
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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A vile country isn't a country that can't feed its children, a vile country is a country that *won't* feed its children.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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He’s saying taxpayers will step in and backstop their companies when the AI bubble bursts — as we have done so many times before.
Privatized upside, socialized downside. The oligarchs play us for suckers.
Privatized upside, socialized downside. The oligarchs play us for suckers.
November 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
He’s saying taxpayers will step in and backstop their companies when the AI bubble bursts — as we have done so many times before.
Privatized upside, socialized downside. The oligarchs play us for suckers.
Privatized upside, socialized downside. The oligarchs play us for suckers.
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FOX GUEST: “Food prices are up. There’s nothing you can say about it.”
As Lawrence Jones tries to parrot Trump’s misleading lie 🤥 about Walmart’s Thanksgiving basket being cheaper — apparently not understanding it’s because this year it has LESS IN IT, AND CHEAPER STUFF.
As Lawrence Jones tries to parrot Trump’s misleading lie 🤥 about Walmart’s Thanksgiving basket being cheaper — apparently not understanding it’s because this year it has LESS IN IT, AND CHEAPER STUFF.
November 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
FOX GUEST: “Food prices are up. There’s nothing you can say about it.”
As Lawrence Jones tries to parrot Trump’s misleading lie 🤥 about Walmart’s Thanksgiving basket being cheaper — apparently not understanding it’s because this year it has LESS IN IT, AND CHEAPER STUFF.
As Lawrence Jones tries to parrot Trump’s misleading lie 🤥 about Walmart’s Thanksgiving basket being cheaper — apparently not understanding it’s because this year it has LESS IN IT, AND CHEAPER STUFF.
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Saying obesity and dementia are linked in front of our fat, demented President.
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Saying obesity and dementia are linked in front of our fat, demented President.
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They unanimously acquitted sandwich guy, even though this was probably misdemeanor assault. I know I joke a lot about this case, but this jury nullification is actually really embarrassing for Pirro/Trump/Bondi.
What if…they actually acquit him? Lol
November 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
They unanimously acquitted sandwich guy, even though this was probably misdemeanor assault. I know I joke a lot about this case, but this jury nullification is actually really embarrassing for Pirro/Trump/Bondi.
What's getting into Marge?
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: "I will praise Nancy Pelosi. She had an incredible career for her party...I'm very impressed at her ability to get things done. I wish we were able to get things done for our party like she was able to get things done for her party."
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
What's getting into Marge?
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I listened to the Supreme Court's oral argument today so you dont have to
With the notable exception of Alito & Thomas carrying on like 'what if aliens were gonna destroy the world and the only thing that could stop it was a tariff,' the Court seemed Not Into It
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/learn...
With the notable exception of Alito & Thomas carrying on like 'what if aliens were gonna destroy the world and the only thing that could stop it was a tariff,' the Court seemed Not Into It
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/learn...
Trump’s Plan to Nuke the Global Economy Prompts Conservative Justices to Remember That the Constitution Exists
The Court has no problem facilitating the disappearance of civil rights. Shareholder value is a different story.
ballsandstrikes.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I listened to the Supreme Court's oral argument today so you dont have to
With the notable exception of Alito & Thomas carrying on like 'what if aliens were gonna destroy the world and the only thing that could stop it was a tariff,' the Court seemed Not Into It
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/learn...
With the notable exception of Alito & Thomas carrying on like 'what if aliens were gonna destroy the world and the only thing that could stop it was a tariff,' the Court seemed Not Into It
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/learn...
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Mike Johnson is essentially admitting 2 things:
1. Democrats would have valid grounds to initiate impeachment proceedings.
2. Trump’s position is legally and ethically precarious.
So… Johnson’s “warning” to voters acknowledges that Trump’s conduct makes impeachment a reasonable response.
Good.👇
1. Democrats would have valid grounds to initiate impeachment proceedings.
2. Trump’s position is legally and ethically precarious.
So… Johnson’s “warning” to voters acknowledges that Trump’s conduct makes impeachment a reasonable response.
Good.👇
November 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Mike Johnson is essentially admitting 2 things:
1. Democrats would have valid grounds to initiate impeachment proceedings.
2. Trump’s position is legally and ethically precarious.
So… Johnson’s “warning” to voters acknowledges that Trump’s conduct makes impeachment a reasonable response.
Good.👇
1. Democrats would have valid grounds to initiate impeachment proceedings.
2. Trump’s position is legally and ethically precarious.
So… Johnson’s “warning” to voters acknowledges that Trump’s conduct makes impeachment a reasonable response.
Good.👇
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Sen. Ruben Gallego on Latino voters: "They are worried about the cost of living...They're also worried about what's happening with immigration enforcement right now...They were told that the administration was going to go after criminals, not fathers and mothers."
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Sen. Ruben Gallego on Latino voters: "They are worried about the cost of living...They're also worried about what's happening with immigration enforcement right now...They were told that the administration was going to go after criminals, not fathers and mothers."
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BMJ invaded by Iranian papermill
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BMJ invaded by Iranian papermill
“Patients with weak heart function who receive stem cell therapy shortly after a heart attack are at lower risk of developing heart failure and related hospital stays compared with standard c…
forbetterscience.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:03 AM
BMJ invaded by Iranian papermill
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forbetterscience.com/2025/11/05/b...
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I would just like to ask the Republican Party to please put Stephen Miller in front cameras as much as possible from now until the midterms because he is such a likable & charismatic person with so many amazing & popular ideas for people who aren’t white Christian nationalists.
November 5, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I would just like to ask the Republican Party to please put Stephen Miller in front cameras as much as possible from now until the midterms because he is such a likable & charismatic person with so many amazing & popular ideas for people who aren’t white Christian nationalists.
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Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
Brilliant
Elon Musk delivers his signature salute to Andrew Cuomo as mayor of NYC.
Trump ally Elon Musk endorses Andrew Cuomo
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Brilliant
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Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
November 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
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Not really a laughing matter. Alas, here we are ...
November 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Not really a laughing matter. Alas, here we are ...
Wtaf
Cameras out, America. Get it all on video.
LAPD on horses charge at and beat guests standing in line to the Short Stop in Echo Park. @shoton35mm.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Wtaf
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... Yet we, as a society and as a nation, largely refuse to discuss his mental condition—at least publicly. The accelerating destruction that he has wrought, and will continue to wreak, is on all of us—especially those who choose to look the other way.
November 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
... Yet we, as a society and as a nation, largely refuse to discuss his mental condition—at least publicly. The accelerating destruction that he has wrought, and will continue to wreak, is on all of us—especially those who choose to look the other way.
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In Donald Trump's mind, there is only him. He is everything. Everything is his. Everything is about him. Nothing else, no one else, matters.
In his own mind, he is the law. Everyone must follow him. He is the only one who gets to say what is right and what is wrong. ...
In his own mind, he is the law. Everyone must follow him. He is the only one who gets to say what is right and what is wrong. ...
November 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In Donald Trump's mind, there is only him. He is everything. Everything is his. Everything is about him. Nothing else, no one else, matters.
In his own mind, he is the law. Everyone must follow him. He is the only one who gets to say what is right and what is wrong. ...
In his own mind, he is the law. Everyone must follow him. He is the only one who gets to say what is right and what is wrong. ...
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While Trump throws Gatsby themed parties for his billionaire friends, Americans are having to turn to crowdfunding platforms to pay for essentials.
November 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
While Trump throws Gatsby themed parties for his billionaire friends, Americans are having to turn to crowdfunding platforms to pay for essentials.
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The Crime: criticizing the king.
“WHICH IS PROBABLY ILLEGAL!!!” — Donald J. Trump, aspiring monarch.👇
“WHICH IS PROBABLY ILLEGAL!!!” — Donald J. Trump, aspiring monarch.👇
November 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The Crime: criticizing the king.
“WHICH IS PROBABLY ILLEGAL!!!” — Donald J. Trump, aspiring monarch.👇
“WHICH IS PROBABLY ILLEGAL!!!” — Donald J. Trump, aspiring monarch.👇
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Trump says it’s “probably illegal” for seth meyers to be anti-Trump
(Hard to imagine a better endorsement of Seth’s show)
(Hard to imagine a better endorsement of Seth’s show)
November 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Trump says it’s “probably illegal” for seth meyers to be anti-Trump
(Hard to imagine a better endorsement of Seth’s show)
(Hard to imagine a better endorsement of Seth’s show)