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Dabbling in guitar playing, photography, and politics
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BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:32 PM
BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
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After two hours of lively arguments, the Supreme Court seemed likely to rule narrowly and provisionally in favor of Lisa Cook, the Fed governor whom Trump has sought to fire based on an accusation of mortgage fraud
Takeaways w/ @adamliptak.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u... @nytimes.com
Takeaways w/ @adamliptak.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u... @nytimes.com
4 Takeaways from Supreme Court Hearing on Trump’s Firing of Fed Official
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:44 PM
After two hours of lively arguments, the Supreme Court seemed likely to rule narrowly and provisionally in favor of Lisa Cook, the Fed governor whom Trump has sought to fire based on an accusation of mortgage fraud
Takeaways w/ @adamliptak.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u... @nytimes.com
Takeaways w/ @adamliptak.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u... @nytimes.com
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Just 26% of Canadians think Pierre Poilievre should stay on as Conservative Party leader.
Even among Conservatives, only 58% support his leadership.
Even among Conservatives, only 58% support his leadership.
January 22, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Just 26% of Canadians think Pierre Poilievre should stay on as Conservative Party leader.
Even among Conservatives, only 58% support his leadership.
Even among Conservatives, only 58% support his leadership.
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Michelle bared her arms and it was a scandal, but Melania’s bared everything and Republicans call her the classiest First Lady ever.
December 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Michelle bared her arms and it was a scandal, but Melania’s bared everything and Republicans call her the classiest First Lady ever.
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A man who voted for President Donald Trump explained that he had changed his mind because the current administration was "nothing but corruption.
‘Nothing but corruption’: Trump voter now ‘totally disgusted’ with president
A man who voted for President Donald Trump explained that he had changed his mind because the current administration was "nothing but corruption."During Friday's edition of C-SPAN's Washington Journal, a man named Russel called in to explain why he had flipped on the president."I'm 73 years old," he...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A man who voted for President Donald Trump explained that he had changed his mind because the current administration was "nothing but corruption.
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we doubled over laughing when dolts like Tapper credulously repeated “peace” “president*” in 2024 and they squealed “we are Beltway media how dare you question us”
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Anyone who thought Trump wasn’t going to bomb people on Christmas Day hasn’t been paying attention.
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
we doubled over laughing when dolts like Tapper credulously repeated “peace” “president*” in 2024 and they squealed “we are Beltway media how dare you question us”
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🎩 @sanho.bsky.social
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To Prez, this remains one of best community notes of all time. To prove we can’t be beaten this idiot tweets a picture of 5 of our warships, 4 of which had been sunk. The remaining is probably now out of action.
I am surrounded by idiocy
I am surrounded by idiocy
December 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
To Prez, this remains one of best community notes of all time. To prove we can’t be beaten this idiot tweets a picture of 5 of our warships, 4 of which had been sunk. The remaining is probably now out of action.
I am surrounded by idiocy
I am surrounded by idiocy
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“.. Federal data shows corporate investment levels are roughly in line with last year, with companies on track to invest over $5 trillion in 2025. The $20 trillion surge Mr. Trump has claimed does not appear in the available data.”
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December 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“.. Federal data shows corporate investment levels are roughly in line with last year, with companies on track to invest over $5 trillion in 2025. The $20 trillion surge Mr. Trump has claimed does not appear in the available data.”
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With all the noise being made about the US/Russia peace plan the admin is trying to foist on Ukraine, it’s important to understand why the full-court press is happening right now. Why Orban is attempting to speak for the EU…
Putin cannot afford the war anymore. They are selling off their gold,
Putin cannot afford the war anymore. They are selling off their gold,
November 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
With all the noise being made about the US/Russia peace plan the admin is trying to foist on Ukraine, it’s important to understand why the full-court press is happening right now. Why Orban is attempting to speak for the EU…
Putin cannot afford the war anymore. They are selling off their gold,
Putin cannot afford the war anymore. They are selling off their gold,
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So you should really watch this. Just 2 minutes. But a window into the truly radical nature of the people Trump is nominating.
When pressed today, the nominee to be Ambassador to South Africa refuses to oppose reinstituting laws to prevent black people from voting in America.
When pressed today, the nominee to be Ambassador to South Africa refuses to oppose reinstituting laws to prevent black people from voting in America.
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
So you should really watch this. Just 2 minutes. But a window into the truly radical nature of the people Trump is nominating.
When pressed today, the nominee to be Ambassador to South Africa refuses to oppose reinstituting laws to prevent black people from voting in America.
When pressed today, the nominee to be Ambassador to South Africa refuses to oppose reinstituting laws to prevent black people from voting in America.
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One of the hallmarks of authoritarianism is to terrify people into self-censorship. ABC ending Kimmel’s show is the perfect example of this.
September 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
One of the hallmarks of authoritarianism is to terrify people into self-censorship. ABC ending Kimmel’s show is the perfect example of this.
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in light of the kimmel news, just a reminder that a few days ago a prominent fox news host literally called for killing homeless people. right afterward, someone shot up a couple homeless encampments.
that fox news host still has his job.
that fox news host still has his job.
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
in light of the kimmel news, just a reminder that a few days ago a prominent fox news host literally called for killing homeless people. right afterward, someone shot up a couple homeless encampments.
that fox news host still has his job.
that fox news host still has his job.
September 16, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Vanderbilt University, a happy ‘unicorn’ of higher education, is drawing fire from its peers for not standing up to the White House.
Football, Academics and No Politics: Vanderbilt Booms in Trump Era
Vanderbilt University, a happy ‘unicorn’ of higher education, is drawing fire from its peers for not standing up to the White House.
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September 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Vanderbilt University, a happy ‘unicorn’ of higher education, is drawing fire from its peers for not standing up to the White House.
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Zelenskyy left "unpleasantly surprised" by US reaction to deadly Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih
Zelenskyy left “unpleasantly surprised” by US reaction to deadly Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated being “unpleasantly surprised” by a response from the US Embassy, which refrained from using the word “Russian” in a comment on a deadly strike carried out ...
www.pravda.com.ua
April 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Zelenskyy left "unpleasantly surprised" by US reaction to deadly Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih
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So Romania, Serbia, Hungary. People rising up against authoritarianism.
Clearly, we’re up soon.
Clearly, we’re up soon.
Protesters in Bucharest, Romania were waving EU flags.
Love to see it!
Love to see it!
March 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
So Romania, Serbia, Hungary. People rising up against authoritarianism.
Clearly, we’re up soon.
Clearly, we’re up soon.
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There are no paid protestors. There are however apparently people who have to shell out $50 from their own pockets to go to a Chuck Schumer book signing so they can tell him fuck off and resign to his face.
March 16, 2025 at 1:59 AM
There are no paid protestors. There are however apparently people who have to shell out $50 from their own pockets to go to a Chuck Schumer book signing so they can tell him fuck off and resign to his face.
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“He is hurting the people,” Carey said. “He’s hurting the very people that voted for him, let alone the rest of us — he does not care. And you don’t get to stand up there and let it happen if you are an elected official, regardless of where you’re from.”
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Army veteran has no regrets about yelling at Rep. Chuck Edwards, getting thrown out of town hall • Asheville Watchdog
The Arden army veteran who was escorted out of Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards’ town hall meeting Thursday night by a phalanx of law enforcement officers says he has no regrets about the expletiv...
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March 15, 2025 at 5:42 AM
“He is hurting the people,” Carey said. “He’s hurting the very people that voted for him, let alone the rest of us — he does not care. And you don’t get to stand up there and let it happen if you are an elected official, regardless of where you’re from.”
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There is no legitimate reason for Musk to have these files. We should assume he either wants our tax data for his financial business or to harass and possibly blackmail his critics.
“The acting chief counsel of the Internal Revenue Service has been removed from his position as billionaire Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to sensitive taxpayer records …”
Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks tax records, staffing cuts
The acting chief counsel of the IRS has been removed from his position as Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to sensitive taxpayer records, according to people familiar with the matter.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
There is no legitimate reason for Musk to have these files. We should assume he either wants our tax data for his financial business or to harass and possibly blackmail his critics.
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🧵So, did the Conservatives give us:
Our own flag🇨🇦?
No.
Canada Pension? No.
Old Age Security? No.
Medicare?
No.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
No.
Publicly funded childcare?
No.
A start on pharmacare?
No.
Denticare for those in need?
No.
Boil water advisories all but gone?
No.
Canada Child …
Our own flag🇨🇦?
No.
Canada Pension? No.
Old Age Security? No.
Medicare?
No.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
No.
Publicly funded childcare?
No.
A start on pharmacare?
No.
Denticare for those in need?
No.
Boil water advisories all but gone?
No.
Canada Child …
March 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🧵So, did the Conservatives give us:
Our own flag🇨🇦?
No.
Canada Pension? No.
Old Age Security? No.
Medicare?
No.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
No.
Publicly funded childcare?
No.
A start on pharmacare?
No.
Denticare for those in need?
No.
Boil water advisories all but gone?
No.
Canada Child …
Our own flag🇨🇦?
No.
Canada Pension? No.
Old Age Security? No.
Medicare?
No.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
No.
Publicly funded childcare?
No.
A start on pharmacare?
No.
Denticare for those in need?
No.
Boil water advisories all but gone?
No.
Canada Child …
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U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World
Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...
Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...
February 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World
Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...
Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...