@jasonosborne.bsky.social
"The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion."
~~~Thomas Paine
~~~Thomas Paine
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Democrats only point of real institutional leverage is the budget and debt ceiling. Narrow majorities and GOP divisions mean they need Dem votes.
As @joshtpm.bsky.social argues, they should say no help unless the lawbreaking stops.
And stick to your guns. Extraordinary times, extraordinary measures.
As @joshtpm.bsky.social argues, they should say no help unless the lawbreaking stops.
And stick to your guns. Extraordinary times, extraordinary measures.
Where’s the Real Power Nexus? How Does the Opposition Get To It?
I’ve made this point a few times in passing in other posts....
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Democrats only point of real institutional leverage is the budget and debt ceiling. Narrow majorities and GOP divisions mean they need Dem votes.
As @joshtpm.bsky.social argues, they should say no help unless the lawbreaking stops.
And stick to your guns. Extraordinary times, extraordinary measures.
As @joshtpm.bsky.social argues, they should say no help unless the lawbreaking stops.
And stick to your guns. Extraordinary times, extraordinary measures.
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It will take multiple means to defeat fascism
We need all the modes & means
We need all the modes & means
i wrote something about This Place for @404media.co. please read it, and then log off. 💗
You Can’t Post Your Way Out of Fascism
Authoritarians and tech CEOs now share the same goal: to keep us locked in an eternal doomscroll instead of organizing against them, Janus Rose writes.
www.404media.co
February 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
It will take multiple means to defeat fascism
We need all the modes & means
We need all the modes & means
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Donald Trump has released a new EO to "eradicate anti-Christian bias."
What is one of the examples of "anti-Christian bias" cited in his order? The recognition by Biden of Transgender Day of Visibility, which fell on the same day as Easter Sunday last year.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
What is one of the examples of "anti-Christian bias" cited in his order? The recognition by Biden of Transgender Day of Visibility, which fell on the same day as Easter Sunday last year.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
February 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Donald Trump has released a new EO to "eradicate anti-Christian bias."
What is one of the examples of "anti-Christian bias" cited in his order? The recognition by Biden of Transgender Day of Visibility, which fell on the same day as Easter Sunday last year.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
What is one of the examples of "anti-Christian bias" cited in his order? The recognition by Biden of Transgender Day of Visibility, which fell on the same day as Easter Sunday last year.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Instead of formally defying court orders, the Trump admin might start by adopting absurdly narrow views of court orders and proceeding as though courts didn't acually tell them to stop.
Why do I think that? That's sorta what happened with the Travel Ban. www.cnn.com/2018/01/19/p...
Why do I think that? That's sorta what happened with the Travel Ban. www.cnn.com/2018/01/19/p...
February 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Instead of formally defying court orders, the Trump admin might start by adopting absurdly narrow views of court orders and proceeding as though courts didn't acually tell them to stop.
Why do I think that? That's sorta what happened with the Travel Ban. www.cnn.com/2018/01/19/p...
Why do I think that? That's sorta what happened with the Travel Ban. www.cnn.com/2018/01/19/p...
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Expect higher prices on everything from laptops and clothing to cars and appliances after Trump slapped higher tariffs on goods imported from China.
Prepare for higher prices on these 4 types of goods imported from China after Trump hiked tariffs
Expect higher prices on everything from laptops and clothing to cars and appliances after Trump slapped higher tariffs on goods imported from China.
www.businessinsider.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Expect higher prices on everything from laptops and clothing to cars and appliances after Trump slapped higher tariffs on goods imported from China.
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The Trump administration is looking to Georgia for an example of how a motivated and militarized government can crack down on protest, dissent, and the civil rights of everyday citizens en masse.
The Coming War on Dissent
As critics focus on Trump’s attacks on the media, his administration is preparing a larger assault on the First Amendment.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The Trump administration is looking to Georgia for an example of how a motivated and militarized government can crack down on protest, dissent, and the civil rights of everyday citizens en masse.
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It’s class warfare, top-down. Feel free to call it fascism.
With this war raging, where are the Democrats?
With this war raging, where are the Democrats?
It’s a war. Do Democrats get that?
Trump and Musk have have initiated an all-out battle against the US government, the rule of law, and decency. Where's the opposition?
www.motherjones.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It’s class warfare, top-down. Feel free to call it fascism.
With this war raging, where are the Democrats?
With this war raging, where are the Democrats?
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Well played. And frighteningly accurate.
November 29, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Well played. And frighteningly accurate.
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Americans are finally starting to get relief from inflation, but that reprieve may be short-lived if President-elect Donald Trump does impose sweeping tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office.
Food, gas and cars could quickly get pricier under Trump’s tariff plan
Americans are finally starting to get relief from inflation, but that reprieve may be short-lived if imports from Mexico and Canada come under fire.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Americans are finally starting to get relief from inflation, but that reprieve may be short-lived if President-elect Donald Trump does impose sweeping tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office.
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Probably the only time I was grateful for a MTG tweet.
November 22, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Probably the only time I was grateful for a MTG tweet.