Polybius Ashmoth
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A chronicle of complicity, courage, and the choices that shape history.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." — Often attributed to Edmund Burke
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." — Often attributed to Edmund Burke
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A YES on cloture is a YES for the bill.
Do not let anyone play games with you.
Do not let anyone play games with you.
March 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
A YES on cloture is a YES for the bill.
Do not let anyone play games with you.
Do not let anyone play games with you.
This CR grants the Trump administration and DOGE unprecedented discretion to restructure federal agencies through September 2025, with minimal congressional oversight or guardrails and effectively funding the destruction of the US government
#politics #uspol #uspolitics #hr1968 #democrats #doge
#politics #uspol #uspolitics #hr1968 #democrats #doge
The Blank Check Continuing Resolution: Funding Trump's Federal Demolition Project
H.R. 1968 grants unprecedented spending discretion during crucial government restructuring
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March 14, 2025 at 3:18 AM
This CR grants the Trump administration and DOGE unprecedented discretion to restructure federal agencies through September 2025, with minimal congressional oversight or guardrails and effectively funding the destruction of the US government
#politics #uspol #uspolitics #hr1968 #democrats #doge
#politics #uspol #uspolitics #hr1968 #democrats #doge
While we argue over left vs right, are we missing the real divide in America? Up vs down is the real issue, here.
With 91 million Americans sitting out the 2024 election, it's time to ask: who benefits from our division?
#politics #uspol #moderates #liberals #leftvsright #upvsdown
With 91 million Americans sitting out the 2024 election, it's time to ask: who benefits from our division?
#politics #uspol #moderates #liberals #leftvsright #upvsdown
The Forgotten Majority: How Political Theater Distracts from Real Issues
It's not left vs right, it's up vs down.
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March 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
While we argue over left vs right, are we missing the real divide in America? Up vs down is the real issue, here.
With 91 million Americans sitting out the 2024 election, it's time to ask: who benefits from our division?
#politics #uspol #moderates #liberals #leftvsright #upvsdown
With 91 million Americans sitting out the 2024 election, it's time to ask: who benefits from our division?
#politics #uspol #moderates #liberals #leftvsright #upvsdown
Same trickle-down economics, different year. Wasn’t Trump supposed to be different? #uspolitics #politics #finance #taxes #uspol
The Rich Get Richer: Who Really Benefits from Trump’s Tax Cuts?
Examining how the GOP’s 2025 budget shifts the tax burden and who truly benefits.
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February 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Same trickle-down economics, different year. Wasn’t Trump supposed to be different? #uspolitics #politics #finance #taxes #uspol
Trump’s new visa plan lets the ultra-wealthy buy U.S. residency, echoing the corrupt “golden visa” schemes banned by the EU. While working-class immigrants face restrictions, the rich get an express lane. America shouldn’t be for sale #uspolitics #politics #immigration #goldcard #uspol
Trump’s “Gold Card” Visa Scheme: Selling America to the Highest Bidder
While the EU has banned “golden visas” over corruption and security concerns, Trump wants to make them a cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy.
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February 26, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Trump’s new visa plan lets the ultra-wealthy buy U.S. residency, echoing the corrupt “golden visa” schemes banned by the EU. While working-class immigrants face restrictions, the rich get an express lane. America shouldn’t be for sale #uspolitics #politics #immigration #goldcard #uspol
Maybe it's time for the left to reach out to the ones he calls "RINOs" and unite to halt the destruction of American democracy #uspolitics #ukraine
A New Political Front: Can Old-School Conservatism and the Left Unite Against the New Right?
When Principles Matter More Than Partisanship
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February 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Maybe it's time for the left to reach out to the ones he calls "RINOs" and unite to halt the destruction of American democracy #uspolitics #ukraine
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Can a president unilaterally rewrite the Constitution? A recent appeals court ruling says no, but what if the Supreme Court disagrees? #uspolitics #law #constitution #supremecourt
"The Price of Liberty Is Eternal Vigilance" - Can a President Rewrite the 14th Amendment?
The future of American democracy lies in the hands of the Supreme Court
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February 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Can a president unilaterally rewrite the Constitution? A recent appeals court ruling says no, but what if the Supreme Court disagrees? #uspolitics #law #constitution #supremecourt
Democracy will die in darkness if we don’t wake up and see what is happening right now before our own eyes. This was all planned and is the culmination of a Libertarian Authoritarian wet dream over a decade old #uspolitics #doge #project2025 #darkenlightenment
America at a Turning Point - DOGE, Project 2025, and Curtis Yarvin
The philosophical roots of Trump's second term and the Republican path to Technofeudalism
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February 20, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Democracy will die in darkness if we don’t wake up and see what is happening right now before our own eyes. This was all planned and is the culmination of a Libertarian Authoritarian wet dream over a decade old #uspolitics #doge #project2025 #darkenlightenment
Decades of neoliberal policies: deregulation, privatization, and economic precarity paved the way for right-wing populism. Until we address the real causes, another Trump will always be waiting #uspolitics #trump #neoliberalism
Trump Isn’t the Problem. Neoliberalism Is.
How Liberals Misdiagnose the Rise of Right-Wing Populism and Why Their Solutions Keep Failing
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February 20, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Decades of neoliberal policies: deregulation, privatization, and economic precarity paved the way for right-wing populism. Until we address the real causes, another Trump will always be waiting #uspolitics #trump #neoliberalism
Is this the end of checks and balances? #uspolitics #trump
Imperial Decree
How Trump Just Seized Control of the U.S. Bureaucracy
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February 20, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Is this the end of checks and balances? #uspolitics #trump