Jalapenolady
@jaapenolady.bsky.social
An old lady who is a liberal Democrat. With a college degree. Will never vote for a maga republican jackass.
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Senate is about to give a prestigious job to RFK Jr, a man whose anti-vaxx group had to pay nearly $1 million to women who accused him of sexual misconduct. There are other instances too.
Apparently, it is too much to ask that we don't reward men who abuse women.
www.mediaite.com/politics/exc...
Apparently, it is too much to ask that we don't reward men who abuse women.
www.mediaite.com/politics/exc...
Exclusive: RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaxx Group Paid Nearly $1 Million to Woman Who Accused Him of Sexual Misconduct
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine nonprofit paid a nearly $1 million to a woman who accused him of sexual misconduct, multiple sources told Mediaite.
www.mediaite.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Senate is about to give a prestigious job to RFK Jr, a man whose anti-vaxx group had to pay nearly $1 million to women who accused him of sexual misconduct. There are other instances too.
Apparently, it is too much to ask that we don't reward men who abuse women.
www.mediaite.com/politics/exc...
Apparently, it is too much to ask that we don't reward men who abuse women.
www.mediaite.com/politics/exc...
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Cassidy—a doctor—has violated his Oath and is a yes on Kennedy.
Kennedy is now almost certain to be confirmed.
People will die because of this; Kennedy at DHHS will cause deaths, full stop.
The crazy thing is, no one even doubts it.
But also no one cares, so here we are.
Kennedy is now almost certain to be confirmed.
People will die because of this; Kennedy at DHHS will cause deaths, full stop.
The crazy thing is, no one even doubts it.
But also no one cares, so here we are.
February 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Cassidy—a doctor—has violated his Oath and is a yes on Kennedy.
Kennedy is now almost certain to be confirmed.
People will die because of this; Kennedy at DHHS will cause deaths, full stop.
The crazy thing is, no one even doubts it.
But also no one cares, so here we are.
Kennedy is now almost certain to be confirmed.
People will die because of this; Kennedy at DHHS will cause deaths, full stop.
The crazy thing is, no one even doubts it.
But also no one cares, so here we are.
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I just voted NO on RFK Jr. to lead HHS. None of his empty promises could undo the harm his past statements have already had on people’s health. He’s a flip-flopper, a conspiracy peddler, and a danger to our country.
He’s driven by self-interest, not by protecting Americans.
He’s driven by self-interest, not by protecting Americans.
February 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I just voted NO on RFK Jr. to lead HHS. None of his empty promises could undo the harm his past statements have already had on people’s health. He’s a flip-flopper, a conspiracy peddler, and a danger to our country.
He’s driven by self-interest, not by protecting Americans.
He’s driven by self-interest, not by protecting Americans.
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Senator Raphael Warnock ahead of the vote on RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary:
"I simply do not trust him to oversee the CDC. He's unqualified, and I dare say that everybody here knows it."
BOOM!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
"I simply do not trust him to oversee the CDC. He's unqualified, and I dare say that everybody here knows it."
BOOM!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
February 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Senator Raphael Warnock ahead of the vote on RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary:
"I simply do not trust him to oversee the CDC. He's unqualified, and I dare say that everybody here knows it."
BOOM!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
"I simply do not trust him to oversee the CDC. He's unqualified, and I dare say that everybody here knows it."
BOOM!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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In 2016 the NYT ran multiple front page stories page about the grave national security risk of Hillary Clinton's server.
Today's front page, and nary a mention of the successful "plutocratic coup" (said by a sitting House member) or "constitutional crisis (said by a sitting Senator) unfolding
Today's front page, and nary a mention of the successful "plutocratic coup" (said by a sitting House member) or "constitutional crisis (said by a sitting Senator) unfolding
February 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
In 2016 the NYT ran multiple front page stories page about the grave national security risk of Hillary Clinton's server.
Today's front page, and nary a mention of the successful "plutocratic coup" (said by a sitting House member) or "constitutional crisis (said by a sitting Senator) unfolding
Today's front page, and nary a mention of the successful "plutocratic coup" (said by a sitting House member) or "constitutional crisis (said by a sitting Senator) unfolding
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An important lawsuits in the history of the United States has been filed by one advocacy group and two unions, seeking to halt Elon. The lawsuit primarily alleges that the disclosure of hundreds of millions of personal financial records that are part of the system is unlawful and must be stopped.
February 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
An important lawsuits in the history of the United States has been filed by one advocacy group and two unions, seeking to halt Elon. The lawsuit primarily alleges that the disclosure of hundreds of millions of personal financial records that are part of the system is unlawful and must be stopped.
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Filed with DirectFile on Friday. You want me to keep you posted?
February 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Filed with DirectFile on Friday. You want me to keep you posted?
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Treasury Secretary Bessent in his confirmation hearing committed to allowing Direct File for this tax season, which started last week.
Are we to believe that people who did their taxes through it will have them deleted as well?
Are we to believe that people who did their taxes through it will have them deleted as well?
Elon Musk claims to have "deleted" the office in the IRS which has enabled people to file their tax returns electronically, simply, and for free.
February 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Treasury Secretary Bessent in his confirmation hearing committed to allowing Direct File for this tax season, which started last week.
Are we to believe that people who did their taxes through it will have them deleted as well?
Are we to believe that people who did their taxes through it will have them deleted as well?
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It sounds like Musk is claiming he “deleted” 18F, which would be a jaw-droppingly stupid thing to do, but doesn’t necessarily mean the software they built for IRS is also being deleted.
Treasury Secretary Bessent in his confirmation hearing committed to allowing Direct File for this tax season, which started last week.
Are we to believe that people who did their taxes through it will have them deleted as well?
Are we to believe that people who did their taxes through it will have them deleted as well?
Elon Musk claims to have "deleted" the office in the IRS which has enabled people to file their tax returns electronically, simply, and for free.
February 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
It sounds like Musk is claiming he “deleted” 18F, which would be a jaw-droppingly stupid thing to do, but doesn’t necessarily mean the software they built for IRS is also being deleted.
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Elon Musk said that he "deleted" the Direct File system from the IRS lets people file their taxes for free in certain states.
Vile man.
Vile man.
February 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Elon Musk said that he "deleted" the Direct File system from the IRS lets people file their taxes for free in certain states.
Vile man.
Vile man.
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Now imagine if Elon Musk submits a tax return filled with all sorts of dubious claims. Who in the IRS would audit him? Who would dare?
February 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Now imagine if Elon Musk submits a tax return filled with all sorts of dubious claims. Who in the IRS would audit him? Who would dare?
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Not for nothing, but Direct File by the IRS was one of the best things the USG has done in years — it allowed millions of Americans to stop paying predatory fees to TurboTax. The literal only people who oppose it are TurboTax lobbyists.
February 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Not for nothing, but Direct File by the IRS was one of the best things the USG has done in years — it allowed millions of Americans to stop paying predatory fees to TurboTax. The literal only people who oppose it are TurboTax lobbyists.
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NEW: Someone at IRS just told me they were informed that if they accepted the Fork in the Road deferred resignation, they'd still have to work through May 15th because it's filing season.
So Musk lied. And what about filing season 2026? Are they just gonna cross that bridge when they come to it?
So Musk lied. And what about filing season 2026? Are they just gonna cross that bridge when they come to it?
February 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
NEW: Someone at IRS just told me they were informed that if they accepted the Fork in the Road deferred resignation, they'd still have to work through May 15th because it's filing season.
So Musk lied. And what about filing season 2026? Are they just gonna cross that bridge when they come to it?
So Musk lied. And what about filing season 2026? Are they just gonna cross that bridge when they come to it?
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@hcrichardson.bsky.social
Tmobile is in beta stage to offer Starlink to its customers. I contacted TMobile and told them if they didn't cancel the contract with starlink, I would move my mobile service to another carrier. You can contact them through their app & the CEO is on Twitter @mikesievert.
Tmobile is in beta stage to offer Starlink to its customers. I contacted TMobile and told them if they didn't cancel the contract with starlink, I would move my mobile service to another carrier. You can contact them through their app & the CEO is on Twitter @mikesievert.
February 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
Tmobile is in beta stage to offer Starlink to its customers. I contacted TMobile and told them if they didn't cancel the contract with starlink, I would move my mobile service to another carrier. You can contact them through their app & the CEO is on Twitter @mikesievert.
Tmobile is in beta stage to offer Starlink to its customers. I contacted TMobile and told them if they didn't cancel the contract with starlink, I would move my mobile service to another carrier. You can contact them through their app & the CEO is on Twitter @mikesievert.
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Canada's most populous province has ripped up a $68 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink and banned U.S. companies from bidding on any government contracts.
Canada’s Largest Province Axes Deal With Musk’s Starlink, Bans US Firms From Bidding on Billions in Contracts
“Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” said Premier Doug Ford.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Canada's most populous province has ripped up a $68 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink and banned U.S. companies from bidding on any government contracts.
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JUST IN: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is canceling a $68 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet services in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
“Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” Ford said.
“Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” Ford said.
February 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
JUST IN: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is canceling a $68 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet services in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
“Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” Ford said.
“Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” Ford said.
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Ontario's Premier says the province will be "banning American companies from provincial contracts" in the wake of the Trump tariffs — including with Elon Musk.
"We'll be ripping up the province's contract with Starlink."
"Ontario won't do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy."
"We'll be ripping up the province's contract with Starlink."
"Ontario won't do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy."
February 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Ontario's Premier says the province will be "banning American companies from provincial contracts" in the wake of the Trump tariffs — including with Elon Musk.
"We'll be ripping up the province's contract with Starlink."
"Ontario won't do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy."
"We'll be ripping up the province's contract with Starlink."
"Ontario won't do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy."
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Yes. Finally, some meaningful pushback against these constitutional outlaws.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
Lawyers for Justice Dept. employees threaten to sue, saying dismissals violate the law.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Yes. Finally, some meaningful pushback against these constitutional outlaws.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
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NEW: I'm hearing from federal employees that they're being told to file a FOIA request if they want their employee records. Meaning they've been locked out of their records and have to file a Freedom of Information Act Request to get them. If you got this email, please contact me. Signal in bio.
February 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
NEW: I'm hearing from federal employees that they're being told to file a FOIA request if they want their employee records. Meaning they've been locked out of their records and have to file a Freedom of Information Act Request to get them. If you got this email, please contact me. Signal in bio.
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Murphy: "This is a constitutional crisis that we are in today. Let's call it what it is."
February 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Murphy: "This is a constitutional crisis that we are in today. Let's call it what it is."
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We are in a constitutional crisis. Thank you congressmen Murphy and Raskin.
Murphy: "This is a constitutional crisis that we are in today. Let's call it what it is."
February 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
We are in a constitutional crisis. Thank you congressmen Murphy and Raskin.
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Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"
February 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"