Rich Slaney
@rich-slaney.bsky.social
JFK liberal. Former bar prosecutor. Love music, video games and flight sims, animals, good whisky. Voted for the nice lady who had plans to benefit most Americans. Support Ukraine!
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Rich Slaney
@rich-slaney.bsky.social
· Dec 24
Yeah, whenever I’m asked about Trump I say “I detest him, but to be fair, I didn’t like him before he ran for president.”
TACO and Habba, losing again.
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Appeals court upholds $1M penalty against Trump over 'frivolous' Hillary Clinton lawsuit
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that Trump and his attorneys had engaged in "sanctionable conduct" with their suit against Clinton and others.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
TACO and Habba, losing again.
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A legit reason for Colorado to put her in a supermax prison.
Every move flopped, and now they're talking about Trump calling in the army to get her out. These people are crazy.
MAGA Election Fraudster Tina Peters Remains Locked Up as Trump’s Pardon Scheme Fails
Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk infamous for her role in a 2020 election conspiracy, will remain behind bars in Colorado despite efforts by President Donald Trump and his allies to secure he...
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November 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
A legit reason for Colorado to put her in a supermax prison.
Whiskyleaks threatens Sen. Kelly with … a uniform inspection?!
Bahahahah!
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Bahahahah!
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Sen. Kelly says Pete Hegseth 'totally unqualified' after being bashed over display of medals
In an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. blasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him unqualified, saying he wants to please Trump.
abcnews.go.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Whiskyleaks threatens Sen. Kelly with … a uniform inspection?!
Bahahahah!
abcnews.go.com/US/sen-kelly...
Bahahahah!
abcnews.go.com/US/sen-kelly...
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Cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social.
November 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social.
Well, Virginia (and Chesterfield), here comes our new polluting power plant and rising power bills.
Still want to be the Data Center State?
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/25/s...
Still want to be the Data Center State?
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SCC approves Chesterfield gas plant and Dominion rate hike, creates new rate class for data centers • Virginia Mercury
Dominion Energy was handed two major approvals from the State Corporation Commission on Tuesday after the board OK’d the controversial Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center as well as the utility’s n...
virginiamercury.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Well, Virginia (and Chesterfield), here comes our new polluting power plant and rising power bills.
Still want to be the Data Center State?
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/25/s...
Still want to be the Data Center State?
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/25/s...
The entirety of Congress (minus one turnip) voted to release the Epstein files to us, the American people.
Every sentient being in Congress.
So.
Where the fuck are they?
Every sentient being in Congress.
So.
Where the fuck are they?
November 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The entirety of Congress (minus one turnip) voted to release the Epstein files to us, the American people.
Every sentient being in Congress.
So.
Where the fuck are they?
Every sentient being in Congress.
So.
Where the fuck are they?
Every stupid and/or traitorous and/or criminal thing he does, please remember -
Republicans in Congress could stop him at any time, for a legion of reasons.
They don’t. They won‘t. They’re onboard with everything he does.
Vote accordingly. Vote them all out.
Republicans in Congress could stop him at any time, for a legion of reasons.
They don’t. They won‘t. They’re onboard with everything he does.
Vote accordingly. Vote them all out.
November 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Every stupid and/or traitorous and/or criminal thing he does, please remember -
Republicans in Congress could stop him at any time, for a legion of reasons.
They don’t. They won‘t. They’re onboard with everything he does.
Vote accordingly. Vote them all out.
Republicans in Congress could stop him at any time, for a legion of reasons.
They don’t. They won‘t. They’re onboard with everything he does.
Vote accordingly. Vote them all out.
I don’t think they’re stupid enough to follow through on this.
If they are, I want to be a fly on the wall of the grand jury room, or if it’s UCMJ, I want the court martial hearing to be televised.
If they are, I want to be a fly on the wall of the grand jury room, or if it’s UCMJ, I want the court martial hearing to be televised.
Our convicted felon president, who pardoned Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy, wants to charge Mark Kelly, a decorated war veteran and astronaut, with seditious conspiracy.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I don’t think they’re stupid enough to follow through on this.
If they are, I want to be a fly on the wall of the grand jury room, or if it’s UCMJ, I want the court martial hearing to be televised.
If they are, I want to be a fly on the wall of the grand jury room, or if it’s UCMJ, I want the court martial hearing to be televised.
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It says a lot about our country that the FBI had no interest in interviewing Brett Kavanaugh but wants to talk to Mark Kelly.
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
It says a lot about our country that the FBI had no interest in interviewing Brett Kavanaugh but wants to talk to Mark Kelly.
Reminders every day our system of justice sucks.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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Georgia prosecutor who took over 2020 election interference case says he's dropping charges against Trump and others
Pete Skandalakis, who took over the case after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified, said the case was "without precedent."
www.nbcnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Reminders every day our system of justice sucks.
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www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
And … there’s the rich people grift in all of this.
You’ll find it in everything the republicans do.
You’ll find it in everything the republicans do.
WIRED: “ICE expands plans to outsource immigrant tracking to private surveillance firm… up to $280 MILLION…”
Bounty hunting (nonviolent) immigrants. Cruelty is big business — spending our money to harm our own economy.
An own goal. America’s Brexit.
www.wired.com/story/ice-bo...
Bounty hunting (nonviolent) immigrants. Cruelty is big business — spending our money to harm our own economy.
An own goal. America’s Brexit.
www.wired.com/story/ice-bo...
November 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
And … there’s the rich people grift in all of this.
You’ll find it in everything the republicans do.
You’ll find it in everything the republicans do.
The fact Russia/Putin is so upset about this tells you all you need to know.
The “Peace Plan” is bullshit, and I kind of hope Zelensky and Ukraine ultimately reject it.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
The “Peace Plan” is bullshit, and I kind of hope Zelensky and Ukraine ultimately reject it.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The fact Russia/Putin is so upset about this tells you all you need to know.
The “Peace Plan” is bullshit, and I kind of hope Zelensky and Ukraine ultimately reject it.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
The “Peace Plan” is bullshit, and I kind of hope Zelensky and Ukraine ultimately reject it.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Anyone who read this “Peace Plan” knew it was simply a Russian wish list.
www.nbcnews.com/world/russia...
www.nbcnews.com/world/russia...
Kremlin says leaked U.S. call is an attempt to disrupt Ukraine peace talks
President Donald Trump, whose envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow next week, said he had no deadline for a deal after earlier pressuring Kyiv to endorse a proposal by Thanksgiving.
www.nbcnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Anyone who read this “Peace Plan” knew it was simply a Russian wish list.
www.nbcnews.com/world/russia...
www.nbcnews.com/world/russia...
This.
And let’s be clear: a “victim” is not someone who might have to explain why they spent a weekend in a cabana with a 14 year old.
And let’s be clear: a “victim” is not someone who might have to explain why they spent a weekend in a cabana with a 14 year old.
Mark Kelly didn’t break the law.
Release the Epstein files with no redactions other than the victims.
Release the Epstein files with no redactions other than the victims.
November 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This.
And let’s be clear: a “victim” is not someone who might have to explain why they spent a weekend in a cabana with a 14 year old.
And let’s be clear: a “victim” is not someone who might have to explain why they spent a weekend in a cabana with a 14 year old.
I thought they might have blown the statute of limitations.
I read that’s why they rushed the defective indictment.
I read that’s why they rushed the defective indictment.
Well, the case against James Comey was effectively dismissed WITH PREJUDICE because it can't be brought again.
Pam Bondi allowed the statute of limitations to run while her illegitimate prosecutor was wasting everyone's time.
You would think an Assistant Attorney General at DOJ would know this.
Pam Bondi allowed the statute of limitations to run while her illegitimate prosecutor was wasting everyone's time.
You would think an Assistant Attorney General at DOJ would know this.
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I thought they might have blown the statute of limitations.
I read that’s why they rushed the defective indictment.
I read that’s why they rushed the defective indictment.
Went shopping at Food Lion early this morning for Thanksgiving day supplies.
Saw a Dulce De Leche cake made by Ukrops. Showed unusual restraint and only bought a half.
Had a piece for lunch and regretted not getting a whole cake, it’s delicious!
Saw a Dulce De Leche cake made by Ukrops. Showed unusual restraint and only bought a half.
Had a piece for lunch and regretted not getting a whole cake, it’s delicious!
November 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Went shopping at Food Lion early this morning for Thanksgiving day supplies.
Saw a Dulce De Leche cake made by Ukrops. Showed unusual restraint and only bought a half.
Had a piece for lunch and regretted not getting a whole cake, it’s delicious!
Saw a Dulce De Leche cake made by Ukrops. Showed unusual restraint and only bought a half.
Had a piece for lunch and regretted not getting a whole cake, it’s delicious!
Doesn’t everyone want yet another goddamn war to benefit the oil companies?!
I do appreciate that they've completely dropped the pretense.
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Doesn’t everyone want yet another goddamn war to benefit the oil companies?!
So, turns out supporting warrantless kidnapping in courthouses, tax breaks for the rich, slashing food assistance and healthcare for the poor, etc. doesn’t “resonate” with Virginia voters?
Buckle up. ‘Cause Nov 2025 was just a taste of what Nov 2026 will bring.
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/24/w...
Buckle up. ‘Cause Nov 2025 was just a taste of what Nov 2026 will bring.
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/24/w...
‘We’re toast’: Virginia GOP erupts in finger-pointing after sweeping Democratic wins • Virginia Mercury
Rick Buchanan didn’t expect to walk out before the first session even ended.The chair of the 5th Congressional District GOP Committee had arrived at the Donald W. Huffman Advance — the Republican Part...
virginiamercury.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
So, turns out supporting warrantless kidnapping in courthouses, tax breaks for the rich, slashing food assistance and healthcare for the poor, etc. doesn’t “resonate” with Virginia voters?
Buckle up. ‘Cause Nov 2025 was just a taste of what Nov 2026 will bring.
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/24/w...
Buckle up. ‘Cause Nov 2025 was just a taste of what Nov 2026 will bring.
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/24/w...
This. Just this.
Being a journalist doesn’t require you to give up the right to defend yourself from slurs and schoolyard bully attacks.
Being a journalist doesn’t require you to give up the right to defend yourself from slurs and schoolyard bully attacks.
November 24, 2025 at 10:48 PM
This. Just this.
Being a journalist doesn’t require you to give up the right to defend yourself from slurs and schoolyard bully attacks.
Being a journalist doesn’t require you to give up the right to defend yourself from slurs and schoolyard bully attacks.
It really is astounding to see all these powerful American politicians bending over for TACO after attacking him so directly.
Vance, Rubio, Graham, etc.
Republicans are shameless. Vote them all out.
Vance, Rubio, Graham, etc.
Republicans are shameless. Vote them all out.
November 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
It really is astounding to see all these powerful American politicians bending over for TACO after attacking him so directly.
Vance, Rubio, Graham, etc.
Republicans are shameless. Vote them all out.
Vance, Rubio, Graham, etc.
Republicans are shameless. Vote them all out.
Reposted by Rich Slaney
Comey dismissal order, for those with an interest.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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storage.courtlistener.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Comey dismissal order, for those with an interest.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Prices have been going up ever since this jackass took office.
I have the receipts.
Which are … actual receipts.
I have the receipts.
Which are … actual receipts.
The question is,
"What's worse...lying about the obvious?...or thinking everyone is as as stupid as a MAGAT and believes your BS?
"What's worse...lying about the obvious?...or thinking everyone is as as stupid as a MAGAT and believes your BS?
November 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Prices have been going up ever since this jackass took office.
I have the receipts.
Which are … actual receipts.
I have the receipts.
Which are … actual receipts.
Hey Virginia?
If they won’t do this at the federal level, let’s do it at the state level.
If they won’t do this at the federal level, let’s do it at the state level.
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hey Virginia?
If they won’t do this at the federal level, let’s do it at the state level.
If they won’t do this at the federal level, let’s do it at the state level.
These assholes.
In Rhode Island, ICE arrested an intern who worked for a court, and then a judge intervened to say they had the wrong person.
All leading to a scene where ICE agents surrounded the judge's car and "threatening to smash in the windows if they did not comply." www.wfla.com/news/judge-i...
All leading to a scene where ICE agents surrounded the judge's car and "threatening to smash in the windows if they did not comply." www.wfla.com/news/judge-i...
November 23, 2025 at 10:54 PM
These assholes.