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1. Happy Prime Day!
(It's a scam)
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(It's a scam)
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Prime Day is a scam
Amazon Prime Day is a four-day sale promoted by the mega-retailer as a rare opportunity to secure "deep discounts" on a variety of consumer items.
popular.info
July 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
1. Happy Prime Day!
(It's a scam)
(Follow this thread for details)
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(It's a scam)
(Follow this thread for details)
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This is still part of the Constitution, FYI: "[N]o Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust... shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State."
May 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This is still part of the Constitution, FYI: "[N]o Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust... shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State."
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President Trump needs to write an email about five things he's done in the last week to lower prices.
Hosting an infomercial for Tesla does not count.
Hosting an infomercial for Tesla does not count.
March 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
President Trump needs to write an email about five things he's done in the last week to lower prices.
Hosting an infomercial for Tesla does not count.
Hosting an infomercial for Tesla does not count.
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Elon Musk’s musings at a 2023 dinner party about how he would gut the federal bureaucracy evolved into an operation that's given him a singular position of influence over the government. This is the inside story of the origins of DOGE. nyti.ms/3QElxOE
February 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Elon Musk’s musings at a 2023 dinner party about how he would gut the federal bureaucracy evolved into an operation that's given him a singular position of influence over the government. This is the inside story of the origins of DOGE. nyti.ms/3QElxOE
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February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025
In an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) yesterday, billionaire Elon Musk seemed to be having difficulty speaking.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:23 AM
February 21, 2025
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BREAKING: Senator Mitch McConnell announces that he will not seek reelection in 2026 — bringing an end to one of the single most destructive political careers in American history.
He will be remembered for his cruelty and greed and for helping pave the wave for MAGA fascism.
Good. Riddance.
He will be remembered for his cruelty and greed and for helping pave the wave for MAGA fascism.
Good. Riddance.
February 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
BREAKING: Senator Mitch McConnell announces that he will not seek reelection in 2026 — bringing an end to one of the single most destructive political careers in American history.
He will be remembered for his cruelty and greed and for helping pave the wave for MAGA fascism.
Good. Riddance.
He will be remembered for his cruelty and greed and for helping pave the wave for MAGA fascism.
Good. Riddance.
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February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025
The past week has solidified a sea change in American—and global—history.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
February 20, 2025 at 6:54 AM
February 19, 2025
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Glad Trump had the chance to waste millions of taxpayer dollars to fly over the Daytona 500 and then ride The Beast on the track as parts of West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee are underwater. Priorities.
February 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Glad Trump had the chance to waste millions of taxpayer dollars to fly over the Daytona 500 and then ride The Beast on the track as parts of West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee are underwater. Priorities.
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“When the president does it, that means it’s not illegal” — Richard Nixon, 1977
“He who saves his country does not violate any law” — Donald Trump, 2025
“He who saves his country does not violate any law” — Donald Trump, 2025
February 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
“When the president does it, that means it’s not illegal” — Richard Nixon, 1977
“He who saves his country does not violate any law” — Donald Trump, 2025
“He who saves his country does not violate any law” — Donald Trump, 2025
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You realize how effed-up this is, right?
February 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
You realize how effed-up this is, right?
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Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
February 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
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Donald Trump’s press conference today was one of the most disgraceful moments in U.S. history, signaling a complete surrender to Vladimir Putin.
Trump Sells Out Ukraine to Putin in Oval Office Surrender
Donald Trump’s press conference today was one of the most disgraceful moments in U.S. history, signaling a complete surrender to Vladimir Putin.
www.meidasplus.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Donald Trump’s press conference today was one of the most disgraceful moments in U.S. history, signaling a complete surrender to Vladimir Putin.
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When Trump took office, the NLRB had 24 separate investigations into Musk’s corporations for violating workers’ rights.
But presto...Trump fired three officials at that agency, effectively stalling the board's ability to rule on cases.
See how this works?
But presto...Trump fired three officials at that agency, effectively stalling the board's ability to rule on cases.
See how this works?
Elon Musk’s Business Empire Scores Benefits Under Trump Shake-Up
Government investigations into Mr. Musk’s companies are stalling amid President Trump’s firings and Biden administration resignations.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
When Trump took office, the NLRB had 24 separate investigations into Musk’s corporations for violating workers’ rights.
But presto...Trump fired three officials at that agency, effectively stalling the board's ability to rule on cases.
See how this works?
But presto...Trump fired three officials at that agency, effectively stalling the board's ability to rule on cases.
See how this works?
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Musk Watch launched three weeks ago and our reporting was just cited in a second federal lawsuit filed against the Trump administration.
This lawsuit was filed by a coalition of labor unions and alleges DOGE is violating the Privacy Act.
Musk Watch is cited six times.
muskwatch.com/subscribe
This lawsuit was filed by a coalition of labor unions and alleges DOGE is violating the Privacy Act.
Musk Watch is cited six times.
muskwatch.com/subscribe
February 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Musk Watch launched three weeks ago and our reporting was just cited in a second federal lawsuit filed against the Trump administration.
This lawsuit was filed by a coalition of labor unions and alleges DOGE is violating the Privacy Act.
Musk Watch is cited six times.
muskwatch.com/subscribe
This lawsuit was filed by a coalition of labor unions and alleges DOGE is violating the Privacy Act.
Musk Watch is cited six times.
muskwatch.com/subscribe
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1. EXCLUSIVE
Today, the NSA is planning a "Big Delete" of websites and internal network content that contain any of 27 banned words, including "privilege," "bias," and "inclusion," a NSA source tells Popular Information.
The massive purge is creating chaos, taking down "mission-related" work
Today, the NSA is planning a "Big Delete" of websites and internal network content that contain any of 27 banned words, including "privilege," "bias," and "inclusion," a NSA source tells Popular Information.
The massive purge is creating chaos, taking down "mission-related" work
The NSA's "Big Delete"
Today, the National Security Agency (NSA) is planning a "Big Delete" of websites and internal network content that contain any of 27 banned words, including "privilege," "bias," and "inclusion." The "...
popular.info
February 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
1. EXCLUSIVE
Today, the NSA is planning a "Big Delete" of websites and internal network content that contain any of 27 banned words, including "privilege," "bias," and "inclusion," a NSA source tells Popular Information.
The massive purge is creating chaos, taking down "mission-related" work
Today, the NSA is planning a "Big Delete" of websites and internal network content that contain any of 27 banned words, including "privilege," "bias," and "inclusion," a NSA source tells Popular Information.
The massive purge is creating chaos, taking down "mission-related" work
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February 7, 2025
February 7, 2024
Maya Miller of the New York Times reported today that the congressional phone system has been jammed with tens of millions of calls from outraged constituents contacting their representatives to deman...
open.substack.com
February 8, 2025 at 5:04 AM
February 7, 2025
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Free speech absolutist Elon Musk calls for the firing of a journalist who revealed that one of the people Musk hired for DOGE bragged about being racist on social media
February 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Free speech absolutist Elon Musk calls for the firing of a journalist who revealed that one of the people Musk hired for DOGE bragged about being racist on social media
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Whole Foods, which is owned by notorious union-buster Amazon, is arguing that Trump's dismantling of the NLRB means the company doesn't have to recognize a newly unionized store in Philadelphia.
Looks like Jeff Bezos' investment in Trump is paying off.
Looks like Jeff Bezos' investment in Trump is paying off.
Amazon's Whole Foods cites Trump's NLRB purge as grounds for rejecting union win
Last month, workers at a Whole Foods store in Philadelphia voted in favor of joining the United Food and Commercial Workers Union.
www.cnbc.com
February 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Whole Foods, which is owned by notorious union-buster Amazon, is arguing that Trump's dismantling of the NLRB means the company doesn't have to recognize a newly unionized store in Philadelphia.
Looks like Jeff Bezos' investment in Trump is paying off.
Looks like Jeff Bezos' investment in Trump is paying off.
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President Trump is imposing tariffs while his company creates a "Made in America" ETF
President Trump is deregulating the energy industry while his company creates a "Energy Independence" ETF
President Trump is promoting the crypto currency industry while his company creates a "Bitcoin" ETF
President Trump is deregulating the energy industry while his company creates a "Energy Independence" ETF
President Trump is promoting the crypto currency industry while his company creates a "Bitcoin" ETF
February 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
President Trump is imposing tariffs while his company creates a "Made in America" ETF
President Trump is deregulating the energy industry while his company creates a "Energy Independence" ETF
President Trump is promoting the crypto currency industry while his company creates a "Bitcoin" ETF
President Trump is deregulating the energy industry while his company creates a "Energy Independence" ETF
President Trump is promoting the crypto currency industry while his company creates a "Bitcoin" ETF
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February 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
February 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
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Thou shalt impeach the motherfucker.
February 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Thou shalt impeach the motherfucker.
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To America’s 2.3 million federal employees:
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
February 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
To America’s 2.3 million federal employees:
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
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"The soaring price of eggs has forced Waffle House to add a temporary surcharge on customers’ orders.
The Georgia-based chain is adding a 50-cent charge per egg because of the 'nationwide rise in cost of eggs,' according to signs posted at its restaurants."
The Georgia-based chain is adding a 50-cent charge per egg because of the 'nationwide rise in cost of eggs,' according to signs posted at its restaurants."
Waffle House is placing a surcharge on every egg it sells | CNN Business
The soaring price of eggs has forced Waffle House to add a temporary surcharge on customers’ orders.
www.cnn.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"The soaring price of eggs has forced Waffle House to add a temporary surcharge on customers’ orders.
The Georgia-based chain is adding a 50-cent charge per egg because of the 'nationwide rise in cost of eggs,' according to signs posted at its restaurants."
The Georgia-based chain is adding a 50-cent charge per egg because of the 'nationwide rise in cost of eggs,' according to signs posted at its restaurants."
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Fighting the Putsch .. from @normeisen.bsky.social : open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Fighting the Putsch
Democrats need to throw every possible wrench into the plans of Trump, Musk, and their GOP cultists in Congress
open.substack.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Fighting the Putsch .. from @normeisen.bsky.social : open.substack.com/pub/contrari...