Dean Willis
@jethro192.bsky.social
Writer, Musician, Amateur Genealogist, and All-Around Nerd. He/Him.
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TENNESSEAN: “Ethics complaint filed claiming 8 Senators ― including @MarshaBlackburn & @SenatorHagerty ― violated conflict of interest rules by supporting a provision allowing them to sue the government for millions…”
(Finally they cover this story! 👏🏽)
www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...
(Finally they cover this story! 👏🏽)
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November 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
TENNESSEAN: “Ethics complaint filed claiming 8 Senators ― including @MarshaBlackburn & @SenatorHagerty ― violated conflict of interest rules by supporting a provision allowing them to sue the government for millions…”
(Finally they cover this story! 👏🏽)
www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...
(Finally they cover this story! 👏🏽)
www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...
1/ The full DC Circuit Court of Appeals has *declined* to reinstate the ruling that probable cause for a contempt finding against Trump for illegally deporting migrants to a torture gulag in El Salvador.
This ruling is as stunning as it is wrong.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/14/p...
This ruling is as stunning as it is wrong.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/14/p...
Appeals court declines to reinstate order finding ‘probable cause exists’ to hold Trump officials in criminal contempt | CNN Politics
A divided federal appeals court sided with the Trump administration on Friday in a case over the president’s use of the Alien Enemies Act in deportation matters — but it did not fully snuff out a lowe...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
1/ The full DC Circuit Court of Appeals has *declined* to reinstate the ruling that probable cause for a contempt finding against Trump for illegally deporting migrants to a torture gulag in El Salvador.
This ruling is as stunning as it is wrong.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/14/p...
This ruling is as stunning as it is wrong.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/14/p...
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Fact-check: true 😕
November 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Fact-check: true 😕
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What if, when we read a book and bump up against something that makes us uncomfortable (angry, confused, upset, offended, etc) instead of demanding the author only write what is acceptable to us, we hold that discomfort with compassion and use curiosity to see what it can teach us about ourselves?
October 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
What if, when we read a book and bump up against something that makes us uncomfortable (angry, confused, upset, offended, etc) instead of demanding the author only write what is acceptable to us, we hold that discomfort with compassion and use curiosity to see what it can teach us about ourselves?
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The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.
Hello?
Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.
Enough of the false equivalence.
Hello?
Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.
Enough of the false equivalence.
October 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.
Hello?
Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.
Enough of the false equivalence.
Hello?
Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.
Enough of the false equivalence.
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Reposted by Dean Willis
Reposted by Dean Willis
Legacy newspapers: "Print media is dying, and the public will suffer for it."
Also legacy newspapers: "We can't offend the government with information and framing that helps the public."
Also legacy newspapers: "We can't offend the government with information and framing that helps the public."
October 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Legacy newspapers: "Print media is dying, and the public will suffer for it."
Also legacy newspapers: "We can't offend the government with information and framing that helps the public."
Also legacy newspapers: "We can't offend the government with information and framing that helps the public."
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Cartoon by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social.
October 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Cartoon by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social.
1/ The federal government has now officially shut down. And it is 100% the fault of the Republican Party.
They control the Whire House and both house of Congress.
They are the ones who refused to negotiate.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
They control the Whire House and both house of Congress.
They are the ones who refused to negotiate.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US government shuts down after Democrats refuse to back Republican funding plan
First shutdown in nearly seven years as Republicans accused of ‘risking America’s healthcare’ in spending bill
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:14 AM
1/ The federal government has now officially shut down. And it is 100% the fault of the Republican Party.
They control the Whire House and both house of Congress.
They are the ones who refused to negotiate.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
They control the Whire House and both house of Congress.
They are the ones who refused to negotiate.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
1/ Trump is trying to defuse the obvious truth that he wanted Siebert out because he couldn't prosecute his political opponent on entirely made-up charges. But his defense, that it's because he was supported by both of Virginia's Senators, who are Democrats, is actually even WORSE.
September 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
1/ Trump is trying to defuse the obvious truth that he wanted Siebert out because he couldn't prosecute his political opponent on entirely made-up charges. But his defense, that it's because he was supported by both of Virginia's Senators, who are Democrats, is actually even WORSE.
1/ Elected Republicans are using multiple social media accounts to simultaneously decry and call for political violence.
On their "official" accounts, they claim to abhor political violence, calling for calm and unity.
www.huffpost.com/entry/republ...
On their "official" accounts, they claim to abhor political violence, calling for calm and unity.
www.huffpost.com/entry/republ...
GOP Lawmakers Are Talking Out Of Both Sides Of Their Mouths On Political Violence
On different social media accounts, Republicans are simultaneously decrying and fanning violent rhetoric in response to Charlie Kirk's killing.
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September 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
1/ Elected Republicans are using multiple social media accounts to simultaneously decry and call for political violence.
On their "official" accounts, they claim to abhor political violence, calling for calm and unity.
www.huffpost.com/entry/republ...
On their "official" accounts, they claim to abhor political violence, calling for calm and unity.
www.huffpost.com/entry/republ...
1/ Hey, remember that RICO case in Georgia against Trump and several others for trying to rig the 2020 election results?
Well, we got some new news on it today. 🧵
apnews.com/article/fani...
Well, we got some new news on it today. 🧵
apnews.com/article/fani...
Georgia Supreme Court declines to hear Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from Trump election case
Georgia’s highest court has declined to consider Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
apnews.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
1/ Hey, remember that RICO case in Georgia against Trump and several others for trying to rig the 2020 election results?
Well, we got some new news on it today. 🧵
apnews.com/article/fani...
Well, we got some new news on it today. 🧵
apnews.com/article/fani...
1/ A House Republican called everyone who leans even *slightly* left of center followers of an ideology that is "pure evil" on the floor of the House.
This is exactly the kind of violent rhetoric that is responsible for the increase in political violence.
www.huffpost.com/entry/bob-on...
This is exactly the kind of violent rhetoric that is responsible for the increase in political violence.
www.huffpost.com/entry/bob-on...
House Republican Slammed Over 'Really Ugly' Rhetoric About Left After Kirk Killing
Critics called out Rep. Bob Onder for his "pure projection" on the House floor.
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September 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
1/ A House Republican called everyone who leans even *slightly* left of center followers of an ideology that is "pure evil" on the floor of the House.
This is exactly the kind of violent rhetoric that is responsible for the increase in political violence.
www.huffpost.com/entry/bob-on...
This is exactly the kind of violent rhetoric that is responsible for the increase in political violence.
www.huffpost.com/entry/bob-on...
1/ I find this absolutely hilarious. Trump is the MASTER of delaying trials; he got out of being tried for his coup and for stealing classified documents because he dragged out those cases for *FOUR YEARS*. But now he wants "quick trials"?
Yeah, I don't buy it.
Yeah, I don't buy it.
September 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
1/ I find this absolutely hilarious. Trump is the MASTER of delaying trials; he got out of being tried for his coup and for stealing classified documents because he dragged out those cases for *FOUR YEARS*. But now he wants "quick trials"?
Yeah, I don't buy it.
Yeah, I don't buy it.
1/ Jair Bolsonaro has been convicted by Brazil's Supreme Court for attempting a coup to stay in power, and sentenced to 27 years in prison.
I welcome this decision, and I wish our courts were as courageous and ready to defend the law as Brazil's have been.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/11/a...
I welcome this decision, and I wish our courts were as courageous and ready to defend the law as Brazil's have been.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/11/a...
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro convicted of plotting coup, sentenced to over 27 years in prison | CNN
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been found guilty of attempting to overturn the country’s 2022 election with a plot prosecutors say included plans to assassinate the president-elect in a bid to cling to power.
www.cnn.com
September 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
1/ Jair Bolsonaro has been convicted by Brazil's Supreme Court for attempting a coup to stay in power, and sentenced to 27 years in prison.
I welcome this decision, and I wish our courts were as courageous and ready to defend the law as Brazil's have been.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/11/a...
I welcome this decision, and I wish our courts were as courageous and ready to defend the law as Brazil's have been.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/11/a...
1/ I'm really quite concerned about MAGA's reaction to Charlie Kirk's murder yesterday. I was watching posts on FB yesterday, and they match up perfectly with what articles like this are reporting.
Right-Wing Activists Urge Vengeance For Charlie Kirk Killing
"They are at war with us. And what are we going to do about it?" Fox News host Jesse Watters said.
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September 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
1/ I'm really quite concerned about MAGA's reaction to Charlie Kirk's murder yesterday. I was watching posts on FB yesterday, and they match up perfectly with what articles like this are reporting.
Anyone else ever notice that JD Vance has an incredibly fake laugh?
Seriously, I actually don't think he knows how to laugh.
Seriously, I actually don't think he knows how to laugh.
September 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Anyone else ever notice that JD Vance has an incredibly fake laugh?
Seriously, I actually don't think he knows how to laugh.
Seriously, I actually don't think he knows how to laugh.
1/ The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Trump's appeal of the rulings that his tariffs are unconstitutional, and they've set a remarkably fast timetable to boot. I'm quite glad to see this. 🧵
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Supreme Court to quickly consider if President Donald Trump has power to impose sweeping tariffs
The Supreme Court is granting an unusually quick hearing on whether President Donald Trump has the power under federal law to impose sweeping tariffs.
apnews.com
September 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
1/ The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Trump's appeal of the rulings that his tariffs are unconstitutional, and they've set a remarkably fast timetable to boot. I'm quite glad to see this. 🧵
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
1/ You know that book containing birthday notes to Epstein? The one that contained the disgusting and lewd note Trump wrote to him?
It's worse than we thought.
There was a second page in the book involving Trump, and the Oversight Committee has released that too.
x.com/OversightDem...
It's worse than we thought.
There was a second page in the book involving Trump, and the Oversight Committee has released that too.
x.com/OversightDem...
Oversight Dems on X: "NEW PAGE FROM EPSTEIN’S BIRTHDAY BOOK: Epstein and a longtime Mar-a-Lago member joking about selling a "fully depreciated" woman to Donald Trump for $22,500. https://t.co/iEMNSRX7X8" / X
NEW PAGE FROM EPSTEIN’S BIRTHDAY BOOK: Epstein and a longtime Mar-a-Lago member joking about selling a "fully depreciated" woman to Donald Trump for $22,500. https://t.co/iEMNSRX7X8
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September 9, 2025 at 3:17 AM
1/ You know that book containing birthday notes to Epstein? The one that contained the disgusting and lewd note Trump wrote to him?
It's worse than we thought.
There was a second page in the book involving Trump, and the Oversight Committee has released that too.
x.com/OversightDem...
It's worse than we thought.
There was a second page in the book involving Trump, and the Oversight Committee has released that too.
x.com/OversightDem...
1/ I'm reading through the Supreme Court's decision to allow ICE to racially profile people, and it's a disaster to say the least. While the court didn't detail its reasons for allowing this fascism, Kavanaugh wrote a concurrence, which says it for them. 🧵 www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
www.supremecourt.gov
September 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
1/ I'm reading through the Supreme Court's decision to allow ICE to racially profile people, and it's a disaster to say the least. While the court didn't detail its reasons for allowing this fascism, Kavanaugh wrote a concurrence, which says it for them. 🧵 www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
1/ 🚨MAJOR BREAKING NEWS🚨: Democrats on the House Oversight Committee got their hands on the book containing birthday cards sent to Epstein, and they have released the card that Trump allegedly sent him. x.com/OversightDem...
Oversight Dems on X: "🚨🚨HERE IT IS: We got Trump’s birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein that the President said doesn’t exist. Trump talks about a “wonderful secret” the two of them shared. What is he hiding? Release the files! https://t.co/k2Mq8Hu3LY" / X
🚨🚨HERE IT IS: We got Trump’s birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein that the President said doesn’t exist. Trump talks about a “wonderful secret” the two of them shared. What is he hiding? Release the files! https://t.co/k2Mq8Hu3LY
x.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
1/ 🚨MAJOR BREAKING NEWS🚨: Democrats on the House Oversight Committee got their hands on the book containing birthday cards sent to Epstein, and they have released the card that Trump allegedly sent him. x.com/OversightDem...
1/ BREAKING: The Supreme Court just LEGALIZED the use of racial profiling in arrests and detainment.
Welcome to Nazi America.
www.huffpost.com/entry/suprem...
Welcome to Nazi America.
www.huffpost.com/entry/suprem...
Supreme Court Gives Trump Administration The OK For Racial Profiling In LA
How "illegal" do you look?
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September 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
1/ BREAKING: The Supreme Court just LEGALIZED the use of racial profiling in arrests and detainment.
Welcome to Nazi America.
www.huffpost.com/entry/suprem...
Welcome to Nazi America.
www.huffpost.com/entry/suprem...
1/ This is stunningly racist and sexist. And yet three women who work in the administration stood by and did *nothing* while he did it. That should tell you everything you need to know about how racist and sexist this administration is.
www.huffpost.com/entry/donald...
www.huffpost.com/entry/donald...
'Be Quiet!': Trump Throws A Fit, Calls Reporter 'Darling' During Off-The-Rails Tirade
Critics slammed the president for attacking NBC's Yamiche Alcindor when she asked about his threat to use the military in Chicago.
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September 8, 2025 at 3:17 AM
1/ This is stunningly racist and sexist. And yet three women who work in the administration stood by and did *nothing* while he did it. That should tell you everything you need to know about how racist and sexist this administration is.
www.huffpost.com/entry/donald...
www.huffpost.com/entry/donald...