Courtney Burkholder
@ourflagmeansstuff.bsky.social
Freelance book editor (non-fiction); dressage trainer; progressive
At what point will DT become a liability to the GOP? Seems like it could be pretty soon.
April 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
At what point will DT become a liability to the GOP? Seems like it could be pretty soon.
(CNN) — The Trump administration conceded in a court filing Monday that it mistakenly deported a Maryland father to El Salvador “because of an administrative error” and argued it could not return him because he’s now in Salvadoran custody.
April 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
(CNN) — The Trump administration conceded in a court filing Monday that it mistakenly deported a Maryland father to El Salvador “because of an administrative error” and argued it could not return him because he’s now in Salvadoran custody.
Red baseball caps in Greenland: Make America Go Away
March 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Red baseball caps in Greenland: Make America Go Away
Why are Dems not shrieking about international students on valid visas being kidnapped?
March 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Why are Dems not shrieking about international students on valid visas being kidnapped?
32,000 people have signed up to run for office via the organization Run for Something just since Election Day!
March 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
32,000 people have signed up to run for office via the organization Run for Something just since Election Day!
“DOGE has found so much fraud that not a single person has been charged with fraud” — Occupy Democrats
March 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM
“DOGE has found so much fraud that not a single person has been charged with fraud” — Occupy Democrats
The cruelty
3/20/25– Social Security & Veteran Benefits Cut-Starting March 31st, SSA ends phone identity verification, forcing seniors online or in person, as 47 field offices close. Meanwhile, veteran benefits are slashed. This isn’t about fraud-it’s about dismantling vital support🇺🇸
March 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The cruelty
“In a five-page memo Wednesday, which was obtained by CNN, Sanders’ chief political operative Faiz Shakir described a ‘populist revolt’ nationwide that Democrats are failing to capture.”
March 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
“In a five-page memo Wednesday, which was obtained by CNN, Sanders’ chief political operative Faiz Shakir described a ‘populist revolt’ nationwide that Democrats are failing to capture.”
The crowd has some good ideas
‘You are not fighting!’: Voters demand answers at Democratic lawmaker town hall | CNN Politics
Voters in Forestville, Maryland expressed frustration during a town hall with Democrat Rep. Glenn Ivey. CNN’s Brian Todd reports many voters complained Democrats are disorganized and aren’t fighting P...
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March 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The crowd has some good ideas
More town halls plz
GOP lawmaker faces boos from frustrated crowd at town hall in Wyoming | CNN Politics
Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman faced a hostile crowd at a town hall in Laramie, Wyoming, The Republican lawmaker was repeatedly interrupted by the agitated crowd while answering questions on the Trump a...
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March 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
More town halls plz
Wow, Schumer … I used to think you were smart and tough
WATCH: Schumer says "our democracy will be at stake" if Trump disobeys the Supreme Court—but "we're not there yet."
March 19, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Wow, Schumer … I used to think you were smart and tough
Yes! My home state ❤️
NEBRASKA CROWD: “TAX THE RICH! TAX THE RICH!”
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
March 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Yes! My home state ❤️
Did he really post this? Hilarious!
March 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Did he really post this? Hilarious!
Reposted by Courtney Burkholder
Confounding: The air of normalcy with which so much of US media reports on the dismantling of US democracy and Western alliances.
March 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Confounding: The air of normalcy with which so much of US media reports on the dismantling of US democracy and Western alliances.
If half of the IRS gets fired, will people keep paying taxes? How will they enforce?
March 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
If half of the IRS gets fired, will people keep paying taxes? How will they enforce?
Yes!
But also, EVERY day is Fuck Trump Day.
But also, EVERY day is Fuck Trump Day.
March 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Yes!
But also, EVERY day is Fuck Trump Day.
But also, EVERY day is Fuck Trump Day.
Spokane 3/8
March 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Spokane 3/8
As of Feb. 25, Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee said at least 6,000 veterans had been fired across the federal government. (ABC News)
March 5, 2025 at 5:38 AM
As of Feb. 25, Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee said at least 6,000 veterans had been fired across the federal government. (ABC News)
Reposted by Courtney Burkholder
Elon Musk has shut down a team of tech-savvy civil servants responsible for developing the IRS’s free tax-filing service and improving government websites. As a result, 90 employees were immediately locked out of their devices and informed that their jobs were deemed non-essential.
March 2, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Elon Musk has shut down a team of tech-savvy civil servants responsible for developing the IRS’s free tax-filing service and improving government websites. As a result, 90 employees were immediately locked out of their devices and informed that their jobs were deemed non-essential.
Reposted by Courtney Burkholder
GOP leaders advise lawmakers to stop hosting town halls altogether.
February 27, 2025 at 11:37 PM
GOP leaders advise lawmakers to stop hosting town halls altogether.
Seattle Tesla showroom
February 27, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Seattle Tesla showroom
Share DOGE firing stories on Reddit at r/fednews
February 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Share DOGE firing stories on Reddit at r/fednews
Federal workers fired under DOGE can tell their stories here: testimonials@readtangle.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Federal workers fired under DOGE can tell their stories here: testimonials@readtangle.com
In our childhood my brother was friends with a kid named Sean. Sean grew up, got married, and he and his wife were both career military. They were currently serving as military judges. They both just got fired under DOGE. Feel free to share this post or share your own story.
February 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
In our childhood my brother was friends with a kid named Sean. Sean grew up, got married, and he and his wife were both career military. They were currently serving as military judges. They both just got fired under DOGE. Feel free to share this post or share your own story.
What a shame it would be!
February 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
What a shame it would be!