@mmaakie.bsky.social
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If only we knew the person who was in charge of the country at the time who could have done it differently … www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Trump on DOGE cuts: ‘I would have done it differently’
The president defended the massive government overhaul — but critiqued the approach.
www.politico.com
July 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
If only we knew the person who was in charge of the country at the time who could have done it differently … www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
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Big blue states with big cities have been consistent “givers” to the US Treasury while Alabama is a longtime “taker” of funds, speaking of living off the American taxpayer. @sentuberville.bsky.social is the resource sucking ghoul, not big blue cities. You’re welcome, Tommy.
This from Tommy Tuberville may be the most racist things a U.S. senator has said in my lifetime. And the bar is high.
www.al.com/politics/202...
www.al.com/politics/202...
June 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Big blue states with big cities have been consistent “givers” to the US Treasury while Alabama is a longtime “taker” of funds, speaking of living off the American taxpayer. @sentuberville.bsky.social is the resource sucking ghoul, not big blue cities. You’re welcome, Tommy.
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Steel yourself and then read. WaPo went to Khartoum to meet the moms who, thanks to Trump and Musk’s brutal actions, are now watching their little children starve to death or die of cholera
I couldn't make it through this story yesterday, but everyone needs to read it.
In Sudan, where children clung to life, doctors say USAID cuts have been fatal
The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID had an immediate and deadly impact in war-ravaged Sudan, according to civilians, doctors and aid officials.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Steel yourself and then read. WaPo went to Khartoum to meet the moms who, thanks to Trump and Musk’s brutal actions, are now watching their little children starve to death or die of cholera
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Hell hath no fury like a chain saw wielding tech bro scorned
July 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Hell hath no fury like a chain saw wielding tech bro scorned
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Connected by trains, maybe?
Trump on DeSantis's new detention camp for migrants: "We'd like to see them in many states. And at some point they might morph into a system."
July 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Connected by trains, maybe?
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It is a bribe and the shame of this will outlive them. I’m not naive, but these people are not fit to own or run a media company. They’re so poor, all they have is money.
Details of the Paramount settlement with Trump over 60 Minutes lawsuit:
- $16 million for Trump presidential library
- Release of transcripts in the future
- No apology
- $16 million for Trump presidential library
- Release of transcripts in the future
- No apology
July 2, 2025 at 4:41 AM
It is a bribe and the shame of this will outlive them. I’m not naive, but these people are not fit to own or run a media company. They’re so poor, all they have is money.
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What’s a little poisoning as long as it helps the ultra rich?
Colossus allowed xAI to quickly catch up to rivals OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic in building cutting-edge artificial intelligence. It was built using 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs, making it likely the world’s largest supercomputer.
Despite Protests, Elon Musk Secures Air Permit for xAI
Elon Musk’s xAI gas turbines get official approval, even as civil rights groups prepare to sue over alleged Clean Air Act violations.
www.wired.com
July 3, 2025 at 12:21 AM
What’s a little poisoning as long as it helps the ultra rich?
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Like I said, previous Elon back down was only temporary, even when it came to his Epstein tweet that he took down. Like Trump, his basic nature is scorched earth. www.thedailybeast.com//elon-musk-d...
Musk Demands Epstein Files Release While Mounting Last-Minute Attack on Trump’s Megabill
The billionaire previously alleged that Trump’s name appears in the files.
www.thedailybeast.com
July 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Like I said, previous Elon back down was only temporary, even when it came to his Epstein tweet that he took down. Like Trump, his basic nature is scorched earth. www.thedailybeast.com//elon-musk-d...
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And now he is boosting epic @aoc.bsky.social speech, even though she slags him.
July 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
And now he is boosting epic @aoc.bsky.social speech, even though she slags him.
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Happy 4th to all with the hope that we form a more perfect union as we head into our 250th birthday.
July 5, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Happy 4th to all with the hope that we form a more perfect union as we head into our 250th birthday.
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In just a few weeks we went from a non-nuclear Iran at the negotiating table to Iran outlawing cooperation with the IAEA.
So much winning for Israel and the US.
So much winning for Israel and the US.
Last remaining nuclear inspectors leave Iran after parliament outlaws IAEA cooperation https://www.timesofisrael.com/last-remaining-nuclear-inspectors-leave-iran-after-parliament-outlaws-iaea-cooperation/
Last remaining nuclear inspectors leave Iran after parliament outlaws IAEA cooperation
Iranian foreign minister says Tehran remains committed to nuclear non-proliferation treaty; UN nuclear watchdog chief says inspection regime must not be interrupted
www.timesofisrael.com
July 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM
In just a few weeks we went from a non-nuclear Iran at the negotiating table to Iran outlawing cooperation with the IAEA.
So much winning for Israel and the US.
So much winning for Israel and the US.
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When experts warned for months that the NWS “is being destroyed” by Trump’s personnel cuts, Howard Lutnick assured Congress that forecasting won’t be affected. Now TX officials are blaming a faulty forecast by NWS for the deadly impact of a storm. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
Texas Officials Blame Agency Gutted by Trump for Results of Deadly Storm
Experts warned for months about cuts to NWS and NOAA
open.substack.com
July 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
When experts warned for months that the NWS “is being destroyed” by Trump’s personnel cuts, Howard Lutnick assured Congress that forecasting won’t be affected. Now TX officials are blaming a faulty forecast by NWS for the deadly impact of a storm. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
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I do sometimes think I should use the Substack app more. It can be confusing and non-user-friendly on occasion, but there is some good content there.
July 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I do sometimes think I should use the Substack app more. It can be confusing and non-user-friendly on occasion, but there is some good content there.
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“If the committee turns science-based recommendations into wishy-washy talk-to-your-doctor suggestions or, worse, takes certain vaccines off the schedule, America risks unraveling the infrastructure that keeps children vaccinated..”
And more than just measles will roar back with a vengeance
And more than just measles will roar back with a vengeance
I’m a Pediatrician. I’m Afraid of Diseases I Thought I’d Never See. by Perri Klass
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/04/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/04/o...
Opinion | I’m a Pediatrician. I’m Afraid of Diseases I Thought I’d Never See.
www.nytimes.com
July 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
“If the committee turns science-based recommendations into wishy-washy talk-to-your-doctor suggestions or, worse, takes certain vaccines off the schedule, America risks unraveling the infrastructure that keeps children vaccinated..”
And more than just measles will roar back with a vengeance
And more than just measles will roar back with a vengeance
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top line badness — this is reckless and harmful to our economy, health, and liberty
July 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
top line badness — this is reckless and harmful to our economy, health, and liberty
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We need defectors. And they're creating defectors.
A Trump voter feels “blindsided, betrayed” after his wife was arrested by ICE during her green card interview.
July 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM
We need defectors. And they're creating defectors.
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July 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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If there’s nothing to hide, why hide everything?
Five Democratic state legislators were denied entry to Florida’s new immigration “detention center” deep in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Five Democratic state legislators were denied entry to Florida’s new immigration “detention center” deep in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
July 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
If there’s nothing to hide, why hide everything?
Five Democratic state legislators were denied entry to Florida’s new immigration “detention center” deep in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Five Democratic state legislators were denied entry to Florida’s new immigration “detention center” deep in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
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“Under Patel and Bongino, subject matter expertise and operational competence are sacrificed for ideological purity and the ceaseless politicization of the workforce.
“This makes us all less safe.”
— Michael Feinberg, just forced out of the FBI
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/good...
“This makes us all less safe.”
— Michael Feinberg, just forced out of the FBI
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/good...
Goodbye to All That
My resignation from the FBI.
www.lawfaremedia.org
July 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
“Under Patel and Bongino, subject matter expertise and operational competence are sacrificed for ideological purity and the ceaseless politicization of the workforce.
“This makes us all less safe.”
— Michael Feinberg, just forced out of the FBI
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/good...
“This makes us all less safe.”
— Michael Feinberg, just forced out of the FBI
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/good...
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In a horrifying article about the dangers of Teslas, one point stands out: Teslas automatically disengage self-driving mode <1 second before an imminent crash--not enough time for the driver to react, but enough for Tesla to deny responsibility for fatal crashes, since self-driving "wasn't engaged."
July 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
In a horrifying article about the dangers of Teslas, one point stands out: Teslas automatically disengage self-driving mode <1 second before an imminent crash--not enough time for the driver to react, but enough for Tesla to deny responsibility for fatal crashes, since self-driving "wasn't engaged."
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Mike Johnson is used to giving up on his personal preferences.
July 5, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Mike Johnson is used to giving up on his personal preferences.