PEdmond
@peddem.bsky.social
Dad, grandad and husband.
Twitter refugee. Retired.
Independent, lean left.
University of Oklahoma undergrad and grad.
Twitter refugee. Retired.
Independent, lean left.
University of Oklahoma undergrad and grad.
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Republican Senator Thom Tillis just said he’s not comfortable voting for Trump’s nominee for US Attorney Ed Martin after it was revealed he went on a white nationalist podcast.
April 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Republican Senator Thom Tillis just said he’s not comfortable voting for Trump’s nominee for US Attorney Ed Martin after it was revealed he went on a white nationalist podcast.
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The CDC's cruise ship inspectors have been laid off, as well as agency's head epidemiologist for investigating cruise ship outbreaks
That baffled health officials since this program is paid for by cruise ship fees, not taxpayer dollars
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That baffled health officials since this program is paid for by cruise ship fees, not taxpayer dollars
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CDC's cruise ship inspectors laid off amid bad year for outbreaks
The steep cuts to the cruise ship inspection team baffled officials in the program, which is not paid for by taxpayer dollars.
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April 10, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The CDC's cruise ship inspectors have been laid off, as well as agency's head epidemiologist for investigating cruise ship outbreaks
That baffled health officials since this program is paid for by cruise ship fees, not taxpayer dollars
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-cru...
That baffled health officials since this program is paid for by cruise ship fees, not taxpayer dollars
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-cru...
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As Christian nationalism rises in America, public schools face increasing pressure from religious groups. I sit down with Katherine Stewart to discuss her book "Money, Lies, and God" and explain the impact of religious clubs in schools.
Watch here: youtu.be/HbrkaRPcPWg
Watch here: youtu.be/HbrkaRPcPWg
The Hidden Agenda Behind Politics of Religion in Schools | A Conversation with Katherine Stewart
YouTube video by The Warning with Steve Schmidt
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March 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As Christian nationalism rises in America, public schools face increasing pressure from religious groups. I sit down with Katherine Stewart to discuss her book "Money, Lies, and God" and explain the impact of religious clubs in schools.
Watch here: youtu.be/HbrkaRPcPWg
Watch here: youtu.be/HbrkaRPcPWg
This is great!
March 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This is great!
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“The most astonishing thing for historians is that nobody in the Gilded Age economy — except for the very rich — wanted to live in the Gilded Age economy,” said Richard White, a history professor emeritus at Stanford University.
Trump has touted Gilded Age tariffs, an era which saw industrial growth together with poverty
The desire to recreate the Gilded Age is fueled by Trump’s fondness for tariffs. It’s also why he praises the nation’s 25th president, William McKinley, a Republican who was in office from 1897 until…
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March 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
“The most astonishing thing for historians is that nobody in the Gilded Age economy — except for the very rich — wanted to live in the Gilded Age economy,” said Richard White, a history professor emeritus at Stanford University.
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March 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Warren Buffett, the famed investor who runs the sprawling conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, described tariffs as “an act of war” in an interview with CBS.
Warren Buffett Rebukes Trump’s Tariffs Plan in CBS Interview: ‘Act of War’
The rebuke of President Trump’s tariff plans came just days before sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico were expected to go into effect.
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Warren Buffett, the famed investor who runs the sprawling conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, described tariffs as “an act of war” in an interview with CBS.
Do any Republicans have the spine to stand up to trump and let him know the danger.... probably not.
senior official from the international chamber of commerce on the unfolding tariff war:
“our deep concern is that this could be the start of a downward spiral that puts us in 1930s trade-war territory…the likelihood of a similarly severe blow to the global economy is high.”
“our deep concern is that this could be the start of a downward spiral that puts us in 1930s trade-war territory…the likelihood of a similarly severe blow to the global economy is high.”
March 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Do any Republicans have the spine to stand up to trump and let him know the danger.... probably not.
Strictly a setup. An ambush.
Russian Lawmaker Predicted the Trump-Vance Ambush of Zelensky
State Duma member Oleg Morozov said the meeting would be a lesson in humiliation, designed to condition Zelensky to capitulate to the US—and later to Russia.
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State Duma member Oleg Morozov said the meeting would be a lesson in humiliation, designed to condition Zelensky to capitulate to the US—and later to Russia.
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Russian Lawmaker Predicted the Trump-Vance Ambush of Zelensky
On Thursday, State Duma member Oleg Morozov guessed that “Daddy” Trump would “flog” Zelensky at the White House.
www.thedailybeast.com
March 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Strictly a setup. An ambush.
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“Trump and Vance appear to have entered the meeting with the intention of berating Zelensky and drawing him into an argument as a pretext for the diplomatic break,” Jonathan Chait writes: theatln.tc/ejdvMpQT
The Real Reason Trump Berated Zelensky
He simply likes Vladimir Putin better.
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March 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
“Trump and Vance appear to have entered the meeting with the intention of berating Zelensky and drawing him into an argument as a pretext for the diplomatic break,” Jonathan Chait writes: theatln.tc/ejdvMpQT
Graham is one of the most spineless cowards ever. He should resign for being such a stuck-up candy ass.
MAGA: look at @LindseyGrahamSC with this RINO!
Call his office and tell him how mad you are!!
Call his office and tell him how mad you are!!
March 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Graham is one of the most spineless cowards ever. He should resign for being such a stuck-up candy ass.
100% ^
Trump’s disgusting behavior in our Oval Office in the company of a genuine hero and defender of democracy like Volodymyr Zelensky may be the most disgraceful public behavior by any president in our history.
March 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
100% ^
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They kicked the AP out of the oval to make room for this pathetic “journalist”.
GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
March 1, 2025 at 2:34 AM
They kicked the AP out of the oval to make room for this pathetic “journalist”.
Trump Administration Live Updates: Trump and Vance Berate Zelensky, Exposing Break Between Wartime Allies www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
After all the shouting and the saber-rattling Trump said
“This is going to be great television,” he remarked. “I will say that.”
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“This is going to be great television,” he remarked. “I will say that.”
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Trump Administration Live Updates: Trump and Vance Berate Zelensky, Exposing Break Between Wartime Allies
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March 1, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Trump Administration Live Updates: Trump and Vance Berate Zelensky, Exposing Break Between Wartime Allies www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
After all the shouting and the saber-rattling Trump said
“This is going to be great television,” he remarked. “I will say that.”
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After all the shouting and the saber-rattling Trump said
“This is going to be great television,” he remarked. “I will say that.”
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This Never Happened With an American President Before www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
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Opinion | This Never Happened With an American President Before (Gift Article)
Trump’s behavior in the Oval Office with Zelensky was an unparalleled break with American foreign policy.
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March 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This Never Happened With an American President Before www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
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JD Vance Positions Himself as Trump’s Attack Dog During Blowup With Zelensky www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/u...
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JD Vance, Positioning Himself as Trump’s Attack Dog, Berates Zelensky at Oval Office (Gift Article)
The remarkable scene of a vice president injecting himself into a tense diplomatic discussion suggested that JD Vance does not want to be relegated to the B-team of the Trump administration.
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March 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
JD Vance Positions Himself as Trump’s Attack Dog During Blowup With Zelensky www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/u...
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Voice of America Journalists Face Investigations for Trump Comments www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/b...
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Voice of America Journalists Face Investigations for Comments About Trump (Gift Article)
The broadcaster placed a longtime journalist on leave amid growing concerns about its editorial independence.
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March 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Voice of America Journalists Face Investigations for Trump Comments www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/b...
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European leaders quickly pledged their continued support for Ukraine on Friday after President Trump’s blistering criticism of Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, in a meeting at the White House.
Europe Rallies Around Zelensky After Explosive White House Meeting
The statements piled up on social media, offering words of encouragement to the Ukrainian leader and his people.
www.nytimes.com
March 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
European leaders quickly pledged their continued support for Ukraine on Friday after President Trump’s blistering criticism of Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, in a meeting at the White House.
Kennedy Said Measles Outbreaks Are ‘Not Unusual.’ Here’s What the Data Says. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/w...
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Measles Outbreaks: What to Know About Virus Severity and Vaccine Effectiveness (Gift Article)
Experts answered key questions about the severity of the virus and the effectiveness of the vaccine.
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February 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Kennedy Said Measles Outbreaks Are ‘Not Unusual.’ Here’s What the Data Says. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/w...
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Excerpts From the Fiery Exchange Between Trump and Zelensky at the White House www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/u...
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Excerpts From the Fiery Exchange Between Trump and Zelensky at the White House (Gift Article)
During the Oval Office meeting, President Trump told the Ukrainian leader: “You’re either going to make a deal or we’re out.”
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February 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Excerpts From the Fiery Exchange Between Trump and Zelensky at the White House www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/u...
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Trump Administration Live Updates: Trump and Vance Loudly Rebuke Zelensky in Oval Office www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
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Trump and Vance Rebuke Zelensky During White House Meeting: Live Updates (Gift Article)
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February 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Trump Administration Live Updates: Trump and Vance Loudly Rebuke Zelensky in Oval Office www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
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