MKS2351
@mks231951.bsky.social
Originally from the PNW, now living in purplish part of IA. Words to live by, courtesy of the 4th Circuit: The United States has no legal authority to snatch a PERSON who is lawfully present in the US and remove him from the country without due process.
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MKS2351
@mks231951.bsky.social
· Aug 12
#HeyIowa - All our Iowa Sens Reps are Trump enablers who do nothing to make life better for the vast majority of us. Whatever they say, nothing changes the facts that food costs MORE at HyVee, gas is OVER $3.00, wind energy is UNDER ATTACK, and health insurance premiums in 2026 could DOUBLE per KFF
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Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House. If they wanted to lower your health care costs, they would.
The truth is: Republicans do not care one bit if your health care premiums explode.
The truth is: Republicans do not care one bit if your health care premiums explode.
December 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House. If they wanted to lower your health care costs, they would.
The truth is: Republicans do not care one bit if your health care premiums explode.
The truth is: Republicans do not care one bit if your health care premiums explode.
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Was the business sex trafficking?
Statement from the NYT, which is useful context, but still feel like you gotta mention it in the column!
December 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Was the business sex trafficking?
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Disgraceful.
December 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Disgraceful.
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BREAKING: The DC Circuit Court of Appeals denied DOGE's effort to prevent turning over much needed—and long overdue—information to CREW on its structure and operations.
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
DC Circuit unanimously denies DOGE effort to block discovery in CREW FOIA lawsuit - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously denied DOGE's latest attempt to prevent discovery in CREW's lawsuit.
www.citizensforethics.org
December 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
BREAKING: The DC Circuit Court of Appeals denied DOGE's effort to prevent turning over much needed—and long overdue—information to CREW on its structure and operations.
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
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Why is Dugan smiling?
Here's how her motion for a judgment of acquittal summarizes the defense argument: "Agents never gave Judge Dugan E.F.R’s name or identified him to her. They also never showed her the administrative warrant"
Here's how her motion for a judgment of acquittal summarizes the defense argument: "Agents never gave Judge Dugan E.F.R’s name or identified him to her. They also never showed her the administrative warrant"
Judge Adelman proposes instructing the jury that Dugan needs to know the identity of the subject of the warrant.
Prosecutors object.
Judge Adelman rules for the defense: The "defendant needed to know the identity of the subject of the warrant."
Dugan stands, smiles broadly
Prosecutors object.
Judge Adelman rules for the defense: The "defendant needed to know the identity of the subject of the warrant."
Dugan stands, smiles broadly
December 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Why is Dugan smiling?
Here's how her motion for a judgment of acquittal summarizes the defense argument: "Agents never gave Judge Dugan E.F.R’s name or identified him to her. They also never showed her the administrative warrant"
Here's how her motion for a judgment of acquittal summarizes the defense argument: "Agents never gave Judge Dugan E.F.R’s name or identified him to her. They also never showed her the administrative warrant"
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He is the first Special Counsel denied a public hearing.
Given the Republicans’ accusations, the American people deserve to hear from Smith himself about his investigations.
Rep. Jim Jordan must release the transcript and schedule a public hearing with Smith.
Given the Republicans’ accusations, the American people deserve to hear from Smith himself about his investigations.
Rep. Jim Jordan must release the transcript and schedule a public hearing with Smith.
December 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
He is the first Special Counsel denied a public hearing.
Given the Republicans’ accusations, the American people deserve to hear from Smith himself about his investigations.
Rep. Jim Jordan must release the transcript and schedule a public hearing with Smith.
Given the Republicans’ accusations, the American people deserve to hear from Smith himself about his investigations.
Rep. Jim Jordan must release the transcript and schedule a public hearing with Smith.
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“When the German nation was, thanks to the inflation instigated and carried through by Jews, deprived of the entire savings which it had accumulated in years of honest work..when we were divested of the whole of our colonial possessions”
Adolf Hitler, 1939
There’s not much difference
Adolf Hitler, 1939
There’s not much difference
December 18, 2025 at 4:56 AM
“When the German nation was, thanks to the inflation instigated and carried through by Jews, deprived of the entire savings which it had accumulated in years of honest work..when we were divested of the whole of our colonial possessions”
Adolf Hitler, 1939
There’s not much difference
Adolf Hitler, 1939
There’s not much difference
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Not a single word in this speech was true.
And why is he yelling?
And why is he yelling?
December 18, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Not a single word in this speech was true.
And why is he yelling?
And why is he yelling?
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If the House passes a 3 year extension of the ACA tax credits - which they now have the votes to do - then @LeaderJohnThune has to call it up for a vote in the Senate.
GOP leaders have tried as hard as they can to hurt families, but the dam is breaking. Let's get this done.
GOP leaders have tried as hard as they can to hurt families, but the dam is breaking. Let's get this done.
December 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
If the House passes a 3 year extension of the ACA tax credits - which they now have the votes to do - then @LeaderJohnThune has to call it up for a vote in the Senate.
GOP leaders have tried as hard as they can to hurt families, but the dam is breaking. Let's get this done.
GOP leaders have tried as hard as they can to hurt families, but the dam is breaking. Let's get this done.
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The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
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This BS requiring 5 years of social media history from any tourists entering the USA is going to kill our tourism industry. And how long before US citizens who oppose the evil regime are targeted??
December 14, 2025 at 1:55 AM
This BS requiring 5 years of social media history from any tourists entering the USA is going to kill our tourism industry. And how long before US citizens who oppose the evil regime are targeted??
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Fox News’ Chief National Security Correspondent. We are about to go to war for oil, while citing a lie as justification. Again.
December 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Fox News’ Chief National Security Correspondent. We are about to go to war for oil, while citing a lie as justification. Again.
#HeyIowa Everyone in Iowa should read what @edtibbetts.bsky.social so clearly explains about why HSAs are just one more scam being pushed by Ashley Hinson and other MAGAs. Hinson’s “plan” will not replace the ACA and it won’t provide anything close to decent coverage for most Iowans.
Ashley Hinson is pushing HSAs in the Obamacare debate. But Republican's aren't telling you the whole truth about what that means.
HSAs are no substitute for Obamacare credits
Some Iowa Republicans aren't telling you the whole truth
open.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
#HeyIowa Everyone in Iowa should read what @edtibbetts.bsky.social so clearly explains about why HSAs are just one more scam being pushed by Ashley Hinson and other MAGAs. Hinson’s “plan” will not replace the ACA and it won’t provide anything close to decent coverage for most Iowans.
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The economy is losing jobs and prices are going up.
But the President, who has probably never shopped for groceries or paid an electricity bill, is saying this is an A+++++ economy.
It's insulting.
But the President, who has probably never shopped for groceries or paid an electricity bill, is saying this is an A+++++ economy.
It's insulting.
Trump grades his economy "A+++++" — most Americans don't agree
Trump told Politico that he "inherited a mess" when broached with voters' concerns about the economy.
www.axios.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The economy is losing jobs and prices are going up.
But the President, who has probably never shopped for groceries or paid an electricity bill, is saying this is an A+++++ economy.
It's insulting.
But the President, who has probably never shopped for groceries or paid an electricity bill, is saying this is an A+++++ economy.
It's insulting.
This is one article you must read today and then share with others. The health of future generations is being put at risk. We cannot ignore what Trump is allowing RFK Jr to do.
"In the worst cases, the infected would die from liver cancer before reaching adulthood. Brian McMahon, a physician who treated some of those cases, told me about one particular patient—'18 years old, 4.0 GPA, with a full ride to University of Alaska.'"
RFK Jr.’s Crusade Against Vaccines Hits Its Action Phase
His anti-vax–stacked advisory committee is expected to revise rules for life-saving hepatitis B vax.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
This is one article you must read today and then share with others. The health of future generations is being put at risk. We cannot ignore what Trump is allowing RFK Jr to do.
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Servicemembers who put their lives on the line for this country deserve to be able to get IVF to help build their families.
Anti-abortion extremist Mike Johnson wants to deny them IVF coverage, but Democrats are going to keep fighting to protect IVF.
Anti-abortion extremist Mike Johnson wants to deny them IVF coverage, but Democrats are going to keep fighting to protect IVF.
Mike Johnson works in secret to strip IVF health coverage from defense bill
The speaker is working behind closed doors to remove a provision from the National Defense Authorization Act that would mandate health coverage for in vitro fertilization for all active duty military.
www.ms.now
December 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Servicemembers who put their lives on the line for this country deserve to be able to get IVF to help build their families.
Anti-abortion extremist Mike Johnson wants to deny them IVF coverage, but Democrats are going to keep fighting to protect IVF.
Anti-abortion extremist Mike Johnson wants to deny them IVF coverage, but Democrats are going to keep fighting to protect IVF.
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Why should anyone believe Republicans are serious about saving people from exploding health care costs when they outright REFUSED to talk about this problem before now?
They had ALL YEAR, and they did zip. I've been down this road before.
They had ALL YEAR, and they did zip. I've been down this road before.
December 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Why should anyone believe Republicans are serious about saving people from exploding health care costs when they outright REFUSED to talk about this problem before now?
They had ALL YEAR, and they did zip. I've been down this road before.
They had ALL YEAR, and they did zip. I've been down this road before.
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Everyone needs to watch and then share this story of a US citizen/veteran who was arrested by Ice on his way to work. A brave man to tell what happened to him
George Retes is an American citizen and veteran who was unjustly pepper-sprayed, arrested, and imprisoned for three days by ICE.
Yet he won't be intimidated by this lawless administration. He's speaking up and telling his story as part of a new $250k @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social campaign. 👇
Yet he won't be intimidated by this lawless administration. He's speaking up and telling his story as part of a new $250k @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social campaign. 👇
December 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Everyone needs to watch and then share this story of a US citizen/veteran who was arrested by Ice on his way to work. A brave man to tell what happened to him
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MAGAshley Hinson is a leading trumpian sycophant -- with never a bad word about King Krasnov. It's time to get her out of Iowa politics for all time.
December 3, 2025 at 8:16 AM
MAGAshley Hinson is a leading trumpian sycophant -- with never a bad word about King Krasnov. It's time to get her out of Iowa politics for all time.