Leigh
@lilikate.bsky.social
Here to fight the dumpster fire
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The last two weeks have been extremely upsetting to me. I am flabbergasted by the fact that the party of “law & order” and Constitutional originalists are shrugging - or worse, cheering - as the founding principles of our nation are shredded at a breakneck pace.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
February 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The last two weeks have been extremely upsetting to me. I am flabbergasted by the fact that the party of “law & order” and Constitutional originalists are shrugging - or worse, cheering - as the founding principles of our nation are shredded at a breakneck pace.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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If you cannot call it what it is when all in a week: a government removes every mention of a group of people, destroys information about them en masse, bans their discussion in schools, restricts their ability to travel and starts seizing and refusing their official identification, when will you?
February 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
If you cannot call it what it is when all in a week: a government removes every mention of a group of people, destroys information about them en masse, bans their discussion in schools, restricts their ability to travel and starts seizing and refusing their official identification, when will you?
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I want to spell out the basic reason it’s so dangerous for Elon to have control of the U.S. payments system. It may seem like a technical matter, but the dynamics are simple. 1/x
Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments System
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Mr. Musk’s representatives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency a powerful tool to monitor and potentially limit government spending.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I want to spell out the basic reason it’s so dangerous for Elon to have control of the U.S. payments system. It may seem like a technical matter, but the dynamics are simple. 1/x
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Oh and by the way, no mealie-mouth hedging. Get out there and say bluntly that Elon Musk has no legal authority to access payments information. Say they're breaking the law. Don't hedge. Don't waver. Talk about the consequences. FULL FUCKING THROTTLE
February 2, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Oh and by the way, no mealie-mouth hedging. Get out there and say bluntly that Elon Musk has no legal authority to access payments information. Say they're breaking the law. Don't hedge. Don't waver. Talk about the consequences. FULL FUCKING THROTTLE
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THIS👇
In Trump's America, it's open season for criminals. As Trump weakens the FBI, child sex offenders and murderers, pardoned by him, are back on the streets. Crypto scammers are given free rein to operate unchecked. Trump's America will be defined by rampant crime and lawlessness.
February 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
THIS👇
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I am begging Democratic lawmakers to stop solely pointing out the obvious problems and start publicly talking about how to address them.
We know our democracy is unstable and unhealthy. What are you gonna do about it?
Cease the platitudes and broad statements. Get specific and talk about actions.
We know our democracy is unstable and unhealthy. What are you gonna do about it?
Cease the platitudes and broad statements. Get specific and talk about actions.
January 31, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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So if I’m understanding today correctly, the world’s richest person Elon Musk, whom no one elected, is taking over federal payment systems and employee data while the federal employees who investigate and prosecute public corruption are being fired en masse.
January 31, 2025 at 8:26 PM
So if I’m understanding today correctly, the world’s richest person Elon Musk, whom no one elected, is taking over federal payment systems and employee data while the federal employees who investigate and prosecute public corruption are being fired en masse.
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Trump is so worried about drugs he:
1. Pardoned a big time drug dealer
2. Put a ketamine addict in charge of the government
3. Nominated an ex-junkie to be in charge of our health
4. Pretends not to see his son’s drip
1. Pardoned a big time drug dealer
2. Put a ketamine addict in charge of the government
3. Nominated an ex-junkie to be in charge of our health
4. Pretends not to see his son’s drip
Leavitt: Tomorrow, the President will be implementing a 25% tariff on Mexico, a 25% tariff on Canada, a 10% tariff on China for the illegal fentanyl they have sourced and allowed to distribute into our country that has killed tens of millions of Americans.
January 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Trump is so worried about drugs he:
1. Pardoned a big time drug dealer
2. Put a ketamine addict in charge of the government
3. Nominated an ex-junkie to be in charge of our health
4. Pretends not to see his son’s drip
1. Pardoned a big time drug dealer
2. Put a ketamine addict in charge of the government
3. Nominated an ex-junkie to be in charge of our health
4. Pretends not to see his son’s drip
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Here are things that Elon has likely or definitely fucked up already:
>Forced Michael Whitaker out of FAA days before a fatal crash
>Shut down Medicaid portal
>Sent out bullshit buyout scheme
>Set up way for OUTSIDERS to email entirety of agencies
>Likely IDed false claim about Gaza and condoms
>Forced Michael Whitaker out of FAA days before a fatal crash
>Shut down Medicaid portal
>Sent out bullshit buyout scheme
>Set up way for OUTSIDERS to email entirety of agencies
>Likely IDed false claim about Gaza and condoms
January 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Here are things that Elon has likely or definitely fucked up already:
>Forced Michael Whitaker out of FAA days before a fatal crash
>Shut down Medicaid portal
>Sent out bullshit buyout scheme
>Set up way for OUTSIDERS to email entirety of agencies
>Likely IDed false claim about Gaza and condoms
>Forced Michael Whitaker out of FAA days before a fatal crash
>Shut down Medicaid portal
>Sent out bullshit buyout scheme
>Set up way for OUTSIDERS to email entirety of agencies
>Likely IDed false claim about Gaza and condoms
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ICYMI: After OMB Director Nominee Vought's hearing, I submitted some questions for the record which he is required to answer under oath.
While he dodged many of our questions in the hearing and in other responses to QFRs, he used this one to show his true colors.
While he dodged many of our questions in the hearing and in other responses to QFRs, he used this one to show his true colors.
January 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
ICYMI: After OMB Director Nominee Vought's hearing, I submitted some questions for the record which he is required to answer under oath.
While he dodged many of our questions in the hearing and in other responses to QFRs, he used this one to show his true colors.
While he dodged many of our questions in the hearing and in other responses to QFRs, he used this one to show his true colors.
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Anyway as they pull bodies out of the Potomac bear in mind that the guiding ethos of Trumpism is that the TSA, NTSB, and FAA should be radically downsized and run by dudes whose main qualifications are loyalty are a willingness to say “cunt” a lot
January 30, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Anyway as they pull bodies out of the Potomac bear in mind that the guiding ethos of Trumpism is that the TSA, NTSB, and FAA should be radically downsized and run by dudes whose main qualifications are loyalty are a willingness to say “cunt” a lot
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Right wing “Christians” are attacking bishops who call for mercy, defending or giving Nazi salutes, and giddily cheering for deportations, all while continuing to pretend that THEY are the ones who are being persecuted.
Damn them all to Hell.
Damn them all to Hell.
January 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Right wing “Christians” are attacking bishops who call for mercy, defending or giving Nazi salutes, and giddily cheering for deportations, all while continuing to pretend that THEY are the ones who are being persecuted.
Damn them all to Hell.
Damn them all to Hell.
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Stephen Miller and Elon Musk are running the country while Trump plays golf, signs stuff, shitposts on Truth Social, and sells merch.
January 30, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Stephen Miller and Elon Musk are running the country while Trump plays golf, signs stuff, shitposts on Truth Social, and sells merch.
I fixed the new administration’s FB cover photo.
January 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I fixed the new administration’s FB cover photo.
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There is no better way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. than to continue the work of resistance he and others began.
Never give up fighting for the nation you want to live in and for the justice you want to see.
Now more than ever, remain hopeful and choose the path of positive action.
#MLKDay
Never give up fighting for the nation you want to live in and for the justice you want to see.
Now more than ever, remain hopeful and choose the path of positive action.
#MLKDay
January 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
There is no better way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. than to continue the work of resistance he and others began.
Never give up fighting for the nation you want to live in and for the justice you want to see.
Now more than ever, remain hopeful and choose the path of positive action.
#MLKDay
Never give up fighting for the nation you want to live in and for the justice you want to see.
Now more than ever, remain hopeful and choose the path of positive action.
#MLKDay
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Weird watching inauguration coverage focused so much on the pomp, treating much of this as normal, versus pointing out the next POTUS is an insurrection-inciting, twice-impeached, convicted felon taking office after waging a massive disinfo campaign on country w/help of billionaires like Elon Musk.
January 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Weird watching inauguration coverage focused so much on the pomp, treating much of this as normal, versus pointing out the next POTUS is an insurrection-inciting, twice-impeached, convicted felon taking office after waging a massive disinfo campaign on country w/help of billionaires like Elon Musk.
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Starting this era with a reminder to myself that when news and newsmakers want to make me hear alarm bells, they are often not comparing to what's been usual. They are comparing to, maybe, what I WISH were usual and acting like it's a crisis when something differs.
January 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Starting this era with a reminder to myself that when news and newsmakers want to make me hear alarm bells, they are often not comparing to what's been usual. They are comparing to, maybe, what I WISH were usual and acting like it's a crisis when something differs.
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Happy MLK Jr. Day, my friends. In 1968, Dr. King spoke the following words, which are equally true today:
"The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land; confusion all around.... But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars."
We must find & feed the points of light.
"The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land; confusion all around.... But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars."
We must find & feed the points of light.
January 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Happy MLK Jr. Day, my friends. In 1968, Dr. King spoke the following words, which are equally true today:
"The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land; confusion all around.... But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars."
We must find & feed the points of light.
"The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land; confusion all around.... But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars."
We must find & feed the points of light.
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Pete Hegseth would make America weaker. I've never seen a more unqualified and unfit nominee for anything ever. What a disgusting abomination. His nomination and the Republicans bowing to Trump. All of it. Everything.
January 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Pete Hegseth would make America weaker. I've never seen a more unqualified and unfit nominee for anything ever. What a disgusting abomination. His nomination and the Republicans bowing to Trump. All of it. Everything.
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🚨🚨 BREAKING: Hamas agrees to a Gaza ceasefire, releasing 33 hostages, including women, children, and elderly civilians, per AP.
Israel will release 30 Palestinian prisoners per civilian hostage and 50 for each female soldier. Fighting pauses as aid flows in and displaced residents return.
Israel will release 30 Palestinian prisoners per civilian hostage and 50 for each female soldier. Fighting pauses as aid flows in and displaced residents return.
January 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Hamas agrees to a Gaza ceasefire, releasing 33 hostages, including women, children, and elderly civilians, per AP.
Israel will release 30 Palestinian prisoners per civilian hostage and 50 for each female soldier. Fighting pauses as aid flows in and displaced residents return.
Israel will release 30 Palestinian prisoners per civilian hostage and 50 for each female soldier. Fighting pauses as aid flows in and displaced residents return.
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As Trump & his subordinates continue to walk back & renige on one campaign promise after another, MAGA can take comfort in knowing that Trump didn’t mean any of it & was only saying that shit to win the election so he can stay out of prison & further enrich himself & his friends.
January 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
As Trump & his subordinates continue to walk back & renige on one campaign promise after another, MAGA can take comfort in knowing that Trump didn’t mean any of it & was only saying that shit to win the election so he can stay out of prison & further enrich himself & his friends.
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It’s going to be a long 4 years. It’s been just 11 days after the election and the most chaotic times hasn’t even started yet.
November 15, 2024 at 6:04 PM
It’s going to be a long 4 years. It’s been just 11 days after the election and the most chaotic times hasn’t even started yet.
Right-wing media has broken people’s brains.
Justice Gorsuch currently talking about…Peanut the Squirrel. 🐿️
November 15, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Right-wing media has broken people’s brains.