Joan Resnick Ehrlich
@jremmc.bsky.social
Amateur gardener, IT, SciFi. Personal opinions only. Reposts are my method of FYI. Reposts do not imply agreement.
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Reminder why Trump wanted to be President again:
1. Escape criminal charges for committed crimes incl. insurrection & stealing national security secrets
2. Line his pockets w/riches only made possible by being President
3. Retribution against *all *perceived enemies
That's it.
1. Escape criminal charges for committed crimes incl. insurrection & stealing national security secrets
2. Line his pockets w/riches only made possible by being President
3. Retribution against *all *perceived enemies
That's it.
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BREAKING: The full DC Circuit will NOT rehear the appeal over the contempt proceedings before Judge Boasberg re: the March 15 flights.
Three Democratic appointees write to say en banc review isn’t called for here b/c of the lack of “practical or presidential effect” of the panel opinion.
Three Democratic appointees write to say en banc review isn’t called for here b/c of the lack of “practical or presidential effect” of the panel opinion.
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
BREAKING: The full DC Circuit will NOT rehear the appeal over the contempt proceedings before Judge Boasberg re: the March 15 flights.
Three Democratic appointees write to say en banc review isn’t called for here b/c of the lack of “practical or presidential effect” of the panel opinion.
Three Democratic appointees write to say en banc review isn’t called for here b/c of the lack of “practical or presidential effect” of the panel opinion.
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As a hedge fund owner, Scott Bessent avoided over $900K in Medicare taxes by exploiting a major loophole.
As Treasury Secretary, he now oversees the IRS — which has backed away from closing the loophole since Trump took office.
The foxes are guarding the henhouse.
As Treasury Secretary, he now oversees the IRS — which has backed away from closing the loophole since Trump took office.
The foxes are guarding the henhouse.
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
As a hedge fund owner, Scott Bessent avoided over $900K in Medicare taxes by exploiting a major loophole.
As Treasury Secretary, he now oversees the IRS — which has backed away from closing the loophole since Trump took office.
The foxes are guarding the henhouse.
As Treasury Secretary, he now oversees the IRS — which has backed away from closing the loophole since Trump took office.
The foxes are guarding the henhouse.
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Corporate profits have surged over 35% since Trump announced his tariffs, with companies continuing to hike prices on consumers.
Meanwhile, layoffs have exploded to over 1.1M this year — the highest level since the pandemic.
This is what a two-tiered economy looks like.
Meanwhile, layoffs have exploded to over 1.1M this year — the highest level since the pandemic.
This is what a two-tiered economy looks like.
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Corporate profits have surged over 35% since Trump announced his tariffs, with companies continuing to hike prices on consumers.
Meanwhile, layoffs have exploded to over 1.1M this year — the highest level since the pandemic.
This is what a two-tiered economy looks like.
Meanwhile, layoffs have exploded to over 1.1M this year — the highest level since the pandemic.
This is what a two-tiered economy looks like.
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Disney has hiked prices and laid off hundreds of workers this year.
Yet Disney paid its CEO $41B in 2024. It just reported a 36% increase in net profits for parks and streaming. And it plans to double stock buybacks next year.
Remember this as Disney turns to AI.
Yet Disney paid its CEO $41B in 2024. It just reported a 36% increase in net profits for parks and streaming. And it plans to double stock buybacks next year.
Remember this as Disney turns to AI.
Bob Iger says Disney+ will soon have AI-generated short form content from users
(via THR)
(via THR)
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Disney has hiked prices and laid off hundreds of workers this year.
Yet Disney paid its CEO $41B in 2024. It just reported a 36% increase in net profits for parks and streaming. And it plans to double stock buybacks next year.
Remember this as Disney turns to AI.
Yet Disney paid its CEO $41B in 2024. It just reported a 36% increase in net profits for parks and streaming. And it plans to double stock buybacks next year.
Remember this as Disney turns to AI.
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My take on Trump asking AG Bondi to investigate only democrats who knew Epstein. For the whole discussion, consider following me on Substack: substack.com/@thefrankfig...
November 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
My take on Trump asking AG Bondi to investigate only democrats who knew Epstein. For the whole discussion, consider following me on Substack: substack.com/@thefrankfig...
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That's authoritarianism but worse, it he take further steps daily. I know many Biden officials who can't get work because they fear retribution. What Trump is doing is wildly illegal and un-American and reveals his profound weakness rather than any sort of strength. But it's where we are.
November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
That's authoritarianism but worse, it he take further steps daily. I know many Biden officials who can't get work because they fear retribution. What Trump is doing is wildly illegal and un-American and reveals his profound weakness rather than any sort of strength. But it's where we are.
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Targeting and penalizing organizations with prominent Dem principals or affiliations. Throwing the Hatch Act out the window and having many exec branch agencies spending tax dollars to criticize, villify Dems and his opponents. And rewarding his supporters blindly regardless of their crimes.
November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Targeting and penalizing organizations with prominent Dem principals or affiliations. Throwing the Hatch Act out the window and having many exec branch agencies spending tax dollars to criticize, villify Dems and his opponents. And rewarding his supporters blindly regardless of their crimes.
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Donald Trump has not quite made being a Democrat or opposed to him illegal. But he has done everything short of that. Prosecuting Dems. Classifying groups that oppose him (Antifa) as terrorists. Deporting/blocking entry of people who criticize him. Keeping federal funds from Dem states & cities.
November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Donald Trump has not quite made being a Democrat or opposed to him illegal. But he has done everything short of that. Prosecuting Dems. Classifying groups that oppose him (Antifa) as terrorists. Deporting/blocking entry of people who criticize him. Keeping federal funds from Dem states & cities.
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A harbor seal narrowly escaped a group of orcas by climbing aboard a boat rented by amateur wildlife photographer Charvet Drucker off Camano Island in Washington.
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A harbor seal narrowly escaped a group of orcas by climbing aboard a boat rented by amateur wildlife photographer Charvet Drucker off Camano Island in Washington.
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This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
Indiana likely will not push forward with redistricting despite pressure from White House
It’s a massive blow to the White House’s efforts to shore up a Republican House majority next year.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
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Is the Trump administration trying to drag America into another war?
They are parking some of our most lethal warships off the coast of Venezuela and sending thousands of service members to the region.
And we're supposed to believe this is about blowing up speedboats?
They are parking some of our most lethal warships off the coast of Venezuela and sending thousands of service members to the region.
And we're supposed to believe this is about blowing up speedboats?
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Is the Trump administration trying to drag America into another war?
They are parking some of our most lethal warships off the coast of Venezuela and sending thousands of service members to the region.
And we're supposed to believe this is about blowing up speedboats?
They are parking some of our most lethal warships off the coast of Venezuela and sending thousands of service members to the region.
And we're supposed to believe this is about blowing up speedboats?
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A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds. www.wired.com/story/doj-is...
DOJ Issued Seizure Warrant to Starlink Over Satellite Internet Systems Used at Scam Compound
A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds.
www.wired.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds. www.wired.com/story/doj-is...
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BREAKING: @janemanners.bsky.social, a legal historian and member of the Brennan Center’s Historians Council, filed a brief with the Supreme Court in Trump v. Slaughter, a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s attempt to remove a commissioner of the FTC without cause: bit.ly/4nSvm9B
November 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
BREAKING: @janemanners.bsky.social, a legal historian and member of the Brennan Center’s Historians Council, filed a brief with the Supreme Court in Trump v. Slaughter, a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s attempt to remove a commissioner of the FTC without cause: bit.ly/4nSvm9B
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Every phone call matters.
Every email matters.
Every protest matters.
Every letter to the editor matters.
We have agency. Always.
To stop Trump’s effort to rig Indiana, when the GOP dominates that statehouse, is one impressive feat!
Every email matters.
Every protest matters.
Every letter to the editor matters.
We have agency. Always.
To stop Trump’s effort to rig Indiana, when the GOP dominates that statehouse, is one impressive feat!
🚨 🚨
BREAKING:
There are NOT the votes in the Indiana Senate to support Trump’s and Vance’s election-rigging (in advance) scheme!!
An amazing coalition across party lines made sure this happened.
Way to go all!!
Never stop fighting for democracy!!!
BREAKING:
There are NOT the votes in the Indiana Senate to support Trump’s and Vance’s election-rigging (in advance) scheme!!
An amazing coalition across party lines made sure this happened.
Way to go all!!
Never stop fighting for democracy!!!
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Every phone call matters.
Every email matters.
Every protest matters.
Every letter to the editor matters.
We have agency. Always.
To stop Trump’s effort to rig Indiana, when the GOP dominates that statehouse, is one impressive feat!
Every email matters.
Every protest matters.
Every letter to the editor matters.
We have agency. Always.
To stop Trump’s effort to rig Indiana, when the GOP dominates that statehouse, is one impressive feat!
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Reality check for Trump: if someone mistakes your pride and joy gold molding for the plastic trim in Home Depot’s bargain aisle, you did not land the luxury look you think you did.
Trump just looks like he’s spiraling at this point.
Trump just looks like he’s spiraling at this point.
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Reality check for Trump: if someone mistakes your pride and joy gold molding for the plastic trim in Home Depot’s bargain aisle, you did not land the luxury look you think you did.
Trump just looks like he’s spiraling at this point.
Trump just looks like he’s spiraling at this point.
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Count the ways they’re corrupting DOJ: Presidents don’t direct AG’s to open criminal cases, especially ones designating only Dems for investigation when POTUS himself is involved. DOJ doesn’t publicize criminal investigations & the AG definitely doesn’t assign them on Twitter.
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Count the ways they’re corrupting DOJ: Presidents don’t direct AG’s to open criminal cases, especially ones designating only Dems for investigation when POTUS himself is involved. DOJ doesn’t publicize criminal investigations & the AG definitely doesn’t assign them on Twitter.
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Donald Trump has turned America into a mafia klepto-state.
The Nazis were also shameless crooks and criminals. Herman Goring would have been right at home in Mar-a-Lago.
Here is my latest on gangster fascism and America's number one crime family - the Trumps.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Nazis were also shameless crooks and criminals. Herman Goring would have been right at home in Mar-a-Lago.
Here is my latest on gangster fascism and America's number one crime family - the Trumps.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Herman Göring Is Having a Moment
Herman Göring is having a moment.
substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Donald Trump has turned America into a mafia klepto-state.
The Nazis were also shameless crooks and criminals. Herman Goring would have been right at home in Mar-a-Lago.
Here is my latest on gangster fascism and America's number one crime family - the Trumps.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Nazis were also shameless crooks and criminals. Herman Goring would have been right at home in Mar-a-Lago.
Here is my latest on gangster fascism and America's number one crime family - the Trumps.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Except Bondi and Co. claimed in July that their review of the Epstein Files found no predicate to investigate third parties. So she’s proven herself to be lying. bsky.app/profile/clay...
DOJ in July: “This systematic review revealed no incriminating "client list." There was also no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions. We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.”
November 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Except Bondi and Co. claimed in July that their review of the Epstein Files found no predicate to investigate third parties. So she’s proven herself to be lying. bsky.app/profile/clay...
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They just found a way to redact whole sections of the DOJ file from public release
Breaking News: Pam Bondi assigned a prosecutor to look into Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to prominent Democrats including Bill Clinton, at President Trump’s urging.
Trump Live Updates: Bondi Assigns Prosecutor to Look Into Epstein’s Ties to Prominent Democrats
nyti.ms
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
They just found a way to redact whole sections of the DOJ file from public release
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Great line from Rep Adam Smith here on this crazy memo on Trump's boat murders: He says administration lawyers may be looking at the bombings and saying, in effect, “Damn, we are really pushing the envelope here. We’d better do something a little extra special to protect our people.”
The memo “signals fear that what they’re doing is illegal and that they could possibly be subject to criminal action under US law and international law,” Rep Adam Smith, top Armed Services Dem, tells me.
This opens them up to Qs about why they put this in there:
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
This opens them up to Qs about why they put this in there:
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
November 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Great line from Rep Adam Smith here on this crazy memo on Trump's boat murders: He says administration lawyers may be looking at the bombings and saying, in effect, “Damn, we are really pushing the envelope here. We’d better do something a little extra special to protect our people.”
This.
Yet, will the MAGA base buy into it? Highly doubtful. And certainly, Dems, survivors & families, and most of public will not relent in demanding release.
Yet, will the MAGA base buy into it? Highly doubtful. And certainly, Dems, survivors & families, and most of public will not relent in demanding release.
I think it's a way of tying up the Epstein files. He'll claim they can't be released because of his bogus "investigation." Remember how his taxes were forever "under audit?" Same ploy.
November 15, 2025 at 3:31 AM
This.
Yet, will the MAGA base buy into it? Highly doubtful. And certainly, Dems, survivors & families, and most of public will not relent in demanding release.
Yet, will the MAGA base buy into it? Highly doubtful. And certainly, Dems, survivors & families, and most of public will not relent in demanding release.
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Given that Trump's most consistent MO is to accuse others of the wrongs he himself committed ("they tried to steal the election!" "they committed fraud on their loan documents!"), this is the ultimate tell.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Trump Demands Inquiry Into Epstein’s Ties to Prominent Democrats
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Given that Trump's most consistent MO is to accuse others of the wrongs he himself committed ("they tried to steal the election!" "they committed fraud on their loan documents!"), this is the ultimate tell.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
ICYMI
The Nevada Supreme Court unanimously cleared the way for a criminal case against six supporters of President Donald Trump’s attempt to undermine the 2020 election by falsely claiming to be presidential electors to continue. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Criminal Case Against Fake Electors Can Proceed, Nevada Supreme Court Rules
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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