@lilacbeans.bsky.social
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i personally do not think the administration is actually prepared for what happens if they are facing mass protests in every major city in the country
June 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
i personally do not think the administration is actually prepared for what happens if they are facing mass protests in every major city in the country
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Most voters are emotional, not intellectual. Trump’s base of white men voted for him because he makes them feel superior to women and people of color. If you asked them if they want poor kids to go without dinner, they’d say no, because they think they’re good people. But that's what they voted for.
May 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Most voters are emotional, not intellectual. Trump’s base of white men voted for him because he makes them feel superior to women and people of color. If you asked them if they want poor kids to go without dinner, they’d say no, because they think they’re good people. But that's what they voted for.
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We have a president who virtually never thinks rationally, logically, or even in sequential steps. Nor can he fully comprehend causes and effects. His base of knowledge on virtually all subjects relating to governance and economics and world affairs is minimal. (1/2)
May 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
We have a president who virtually never thinks rationally, logically, or even in sequential steps. Nor can he fully comprehend causes and effects. His base of knowledge on virtually all subjects relating to governance and economics and world affairs is minimal. (1/2)
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Elon Musk cleared by Wisconsin court to hand out $1M checks to voters days before a Supreme Court election. Democracy or dystopia? Billionaires rewriting the rules while the rest of us watch the chaos unfold.
#WisconsinElection
#WisconsinElection
March 30, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Elon Musk cleared by Wisconsin court to hand out $1M checks to voters days before a Supreme Court election. Democracy or dystopia? Billionaires rewriting the rules while the rest of us watch the chaos unfold.
#WisconsinElection
#WisconsinElection
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Current and former U.S. military pilots expressed bewilderment after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to acknowledge that he should not have disclosed sensitive information in an unsecured group chat.
“If you can’t admit when you’re wrong, you’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.
“If you can’t admit when you’re wrong, you’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.
Signal Chat Leak Angers U.S. Military Pilots
Men and women who have taken to the air on behalf of the United States expressed bewilderment after the leak of attack plans. “You’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.
www.nytimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Current and former U.S. military pilots expressed bewilderment after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to acknowledge that he should not have disclosed sensitive information in an unsecured group chat.
“If you can’t admit when you’re wrong, you’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.
“If you can’t admit when you’re wrong, you’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.
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The Trump administration invited companies to email the Environmental Protection Agency to seek presidential exemptions from nine clean-air regulations, including mercury limits for power plants and limits on hazardous air pollutants in plastic production by 3/31.
March 27, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The Trump administration invited companies to email the Environmental Protection Agency to seek presidential exemptions from nine clean-air regulations, including mercury limits for power plants and limits on hazardous air pollutants in plastic production by 3/31.
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No, it is NOT normal for the President of the United States to find out about American soldiers being killed not from the military -- but from a REPORTER.
Trump and his team are UNFIT to serve.
They are making America weaker and less safe every single minute they're in office.
Trump and his team are UNFIT to serve.
They are making America weaker and less safe every single minute they're in office.
March 27, 2025 at 7:48 PM
No, it is NOT normal for the President of the United States to find out about American soldiers being killed not from the military -- but from a REPORTER.
Trump and his team are UNFIT to serve.
They are making America weaker and less safe every single minute they're in office.
Trump and his team are UNFIT to serve.
They are making America weaker and less safe every single minute they're in office.
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The founder of Signal releases a response to SignalGate:
“There are so many great reasons to be on Signal.
Now including the opportunity for the vice president of the United States of America to randomly add you to a group chat for coordination of sensitive military operations.”
“There are so many great reasons to be on Signal.
Now including the opportunity for the vice president of the United States of America to randomly add you to a group chat for coordination of sensitive military operations.”
March 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The founder of Signal releases a response to SignalGate:
“There are so many great reasons to be on Signal.
Now including the opportunity for the vice president of the United States of America to randomly add you to a group chat for coordination of sensitive military operations.”
“There are so many great reasons to be on Signal.
Now including the opportunity for the vice president of the United States of America to randomly add you to a group chat for coordination of sensitive military operations.”
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#ResistanceRoots
#Voices4Victory
Today in history, 1812: The Boston-Gazette publishes a political cartoon depicting the bizarre shape of electoral districts as a dragon-like monster. The newspaper’s editor likened it to a salamander, and the term “gerrymander” was born. /1
#Voices4Victory
Today in history, 1812: The Boston-Gazette publishes a political cartoon depicting the bizarre shape of electoral districts as a dragon-like monster. The newspaper’s editor likened it to a salamander, and the term “gerrymander” was born. /1
March 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
#ResistanceRoots
#Voices4Victory
Today in history, 1812: The Boston-Gazette publishes a political cartoon depicting the bizarre shape of electoral districts as a dragon-like monster. The newspaper’s editor likened it to a salamander, and the term “gerrymander” was born. /1
#Voices4Victory
Today in history, 1812: The Boston-Gazette publishes a political cartoon depicting the bizarre shape of electoral districts as a dragon-like monster. The newspaper’s editor likened it to a salamander, and the term “gerrymander” was born. /1
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Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
March 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
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It only took two months.
March 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It only took two months.
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"If Lutnick's Democratic predecessor, Gina Raimondo, took such a step -- urging Americans to buy stock in a company led by Joe Biden’s top campaign contributor -- it seems likely that more than a few congressional Republicans would call for her resignation..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Why is Trump’s Commerce secretary urging the public to buy Tesla stock?
Howard Lutnick told a national television audience to buy a specific stock tied to the sitting president’s top campaign donor.
www.msnbc.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
"If Lutnick's Democratic predecessor, Gina Raimondo, took such a step -- urging Americans to buy stock in a company led by Joe Biden’s top campaign contributor -- it seems likely that more than a few congressional Republicans would call for her resignation..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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😡The bad news: The plastics industry is burning plastic and trying to make it sound eco-friendly by calling it “advanced recycling."
😊The good news: Communities are fighting back—and winning!
😊The good news: Communities are fighting back—and winning!
March 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
😡The bad news: The plastics industry is burning plastic and trying to make it sound eco-friendly by calling it “advanced recycling."
😊The good news: Communities are fighting back—and winning!
😊The good news: Communities are fighting back—and winning!
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The Commerce Secretary of the US is telling people to go out and buy stock in a specific company on national television.
March 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The Commerce Secretary of the US is telling people to go out and buy stock in a specific company on national television.
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Trump and republicans pleading with everyday Americans to help save Elon’s fortune while he’s actively dismantling programs for the working poor, middle class, veterans and the elderly is absolutely fucking vile.
March 20, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Trump and republicans pleading with everyday Americans to help save Elon’s fortune while he’s actively dismantling programs for the working poor, middle class, veterans and the elderly is absolutely fucking vile.
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I dare you to read this piece in its entirety, and tell me how this makes anyone safer.
What it clearly does do is funnel hundreds of millions of our tax $$s to certain corps to kidnap, detain and degrade people for absurd reasons or none at all—in the name of the United States.
You ok with this?
What it clearly does do is funnel hundreds of millions of our tax $$s to certain corps to kidnap, detain and degrade people for absurd reasons or none at all—in the name of the United States.
You ok with this?
I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I dare you to read this piece in its entirety, and tell me how this makes anyone safer.
What it clearly does do is funnel hundreds of millions of our tax $$s to certain corps to kidnap, detain and degrade people for absurd reasons or none at all—in the name of the United States.
You ok with this?
What it clearly does do is funnel hundreds of millions of our tax $$s to certain corps to kidnap, detain and degrade people for absurd reasons or none at all—in the name of the United States.
You ok with this?
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Our only real defense against the circling sharks — however imperfect — has been the courts. And in recent weeks, Trump has begun targeting them with precision.
The Sharks Circling the Boat
From Marc | Donald Trump’s “flood the zone” strategy is designed to overwhelm us.
www.democracydocket.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Our only real defense against the circling sharks — however imperfect — has been the courts. And in recent weeks, Trump has begun targeting them with precision.
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If Turkey can resist tyranny we can too, America!💪🏼💪🏾💪🏿
Look at the massive show in Istanbul protesting the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, & calling for authoritarian President, Recep Erdogan to step down.
Nonviolent civil resistance works!
Look at the massive show in Istanbul protesting the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, & calling for authoritarian President, Recep Erdogan to step down.
Nonviolent civil resistance works!
March 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
If Turkey can resist tyranny we can too, America!💪🏼💪🏾💪🏿
Look at the massive show in Istanbul protesting the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, & calling for authoritarian President, Recep Erdogan to step down.
Nonviolent civil resistance works!
Look at the massive show in Istanbul protesting the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, & calling for authoritarian President, Recep Erdogan to step down.
Nonviolent civil resistance works!
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Injustice x 1000
Ohio Republicans claim $600 million for public education is "unsustainable," but they have no problem handing that same amount to billionaire team owners for a new stadium.
Priorities? Not our kids.
#EduSky
Ohio Republicans claim $600 million for public education is "unsustainable," but they have no problem handing that same amount to billionaire team owners for a new stadium.
Priorities? Not our kids.
#EduSky
March 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Injustice x 1000
Ohio Republicans claim $600 million for public education is "unsustainable," but they have no problem handing that same amount to billionaire team owners for a new stadium.
Priorities? Not our kids.
#EduSky
Ohio Republicans claim $600 million for public education is "unsustainable," but they have no problem handing that same amount to billionaire team owners for a new stadium.
Priorities? Not our kids.
#EduSky
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More bullshit.
Donald Trump, you can’t shut down the Dept. of Education — and you know it. Fox News even knows it. So stop it.
We know you’re just trying to wear us out. But for the record, I am not overwhelmed. My zone isn’t flooded.
I will fight your illegal behavior until the cows come home.
Donald Trump, you can’t shut down the Dept. of Education — and you know it. Fox News even knows it. So stop it.
We know you’re just trying to wear us out. But for the record, I am not overwhelmed. My zone isn’t flooded.
I will fight your illegal behavior until the cows come home.
March 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
More bullshit.
Donald Trump, you can’t shut down the Dept. of Education — and you know it. Fox News even knows it. So stop it.
We know you’re just trying to wear us out. But for the record, I am not overwhelmed. My zone isn’t flooded.
I will fight your illegal behavior until the cows come home.
Donald Trump, you can’t shut down the Dept. of Education — and you know it. Fox News even knows it. So stop it.
We know you’re just trying to wear us out. But for the record, I am not overwhelmed. My zone isn’t flooded.
I will fight your illegal behavior until the cows come home.
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So who’s paying for Republicans’ massive billionaire and corporate tax cut? Families. Sick kids. Disabled kids. Rural hospitals. Seniors. Students. They’re all footing the bill as Medicaid will be ripped away if we don’t act.
Thank you @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
#SaveMedicaid
Thank you @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
#SaveMedicaid
March 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
So who’s paying for Republicans’ massive billionaire and corporate tax cut? Families. Sick kids. Disabled kids. Rural hospitals. Seniors. Students. They’re all footing the bill as Medicaid will be ripped away if we don’t act.
Thank you @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
#SaveMedicaid
Thank you @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
#SaveMedicaid