Rob Rains
@robrains1984.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Son. Brother. Energy & environmental law & policy. Sometimes #jiujitsu Other times #crossfit #CLE #Browns #CAVS #Guardians 🧩
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JUST IN:
FBI creates a list of Americans to target as “extremists”. 😑
FBI creates a list of Americans to target as “extremists”. 😑
December 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
JUST IN:
FBI creates a list of Americans to target as “extremists”. 😑
FBI creates a list of Americans to target as “extremists”. 😑
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Ed Luce watching democracy die in the United States of America
October 24, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Ed Luce watching democracy die in the United States of America
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genuinely wild the number of quote tweets that see this as an insult toward mamdani rather than as praise for his discipline and skill at translating personal charisma into political appeal
Zohran Mamdani is a trained performer who has an extremely disciplined and laser-focused ability to recite on-message talking points in response to any question, and yet voters overwhelming praise him as being especially "authentic" compared to other politicians. There's a lesson here!
October 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
genuinely wild the number of quote tweets that see this as an insult toward mamdani rather than as praise for his discipline and skill at translating personal charisma into political appeal
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The con worked, until it didn’t?
ROGAN: “I really thought they were just going to go after the criminals… I really thought there was enough gang members.”
ME: He still doesn’t get it. That’s what Trump wanted everyone to believe. They’re not even trying to go after “the criminals”.
ROGAN: “I really thought they were just going to go after the criminals… I really thought there was enough gang members.”
ME: He still doesn’t get it. That’s what Trump wanted everyone to believe. They’re not even trying to go after “the criminals”.
October 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The con worked, until it didn’t?
ROGAN: “I really thought they were just going to go after the criminals… I really thought there was enough gang members.”
ME: He still doesn’t get it. That’s what Trump wanted everyone to believe. They’re not even trying to go after “the criminals”.
ROGAN: “I really thought they were just going to go after the criminals… I really thought there was enough gang members.”
ME: He still doesn’t get it. That’s what Trump wanted everyone to believe. They’re not even trying to go after “the criminals”.
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A 3,000-pound, 17-foot-long "DEMOCRACY" ice sculpture is melting away on the National Mall today, a statement from activists and artists on the weakened state of American democracy under the Trump administration.
www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
A 3,000-Pound Ice Sculpture Of 1 Word Is Melting In Front Of The U.S. Capitol
“It's time for all of us to resist, speak up and save our democracy before it's too late,” artist Marshall Reese said of his 17-by-5-foot installation.
www.huffpost.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A 3,000-pound, 17-foot-long "DEMOCRACY" ice sculpture is melting away on the National Mall today, a statement from activists and artists on the weakened state of American democracy under the Trump administration.
www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
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Republican lawmakers in North Carolina announced plans on Monday to redraw the state’s already gerrymandered congressional maps to further favor their party. The most likely target is the First Congressional District, which has the state’s only competitive House seat.
North Carolina Republicans Plan to Redraw Congressional Map to Add a Seat
The Trump administration has pushed Republican leaders to redraw House district maps before the midterm elections next year. His party already holds 10 of North Carolina’s 14 congressional seats.
nyti.ms
October 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina announced plans on Monday to redraw the state’s already gerrymandered congressional maps to further favor their party. The most likely target is the First Congressional District, which has the state’s only competitive House seat.
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Jeffries: "Donald Trump's strategy during this government shutdown that he has created has been to play golf and issue deep fake videos. Mike Johnson's strategy is to keep House Republicans on vacation."
October 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Jeffries: "Donald Trump's strategy during this government shutdown that he has created has been to play golf and issue deep fake videos. Mike Johnson's strategy is to keep House Republicans on vacation."
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Repubs won’t even acknowledge that Dems are trying to keep health insurance premiums from skyrocketing for 20+ million Americans?
They are just going pretend that isn’t happening & keep repeating this “free healthcare for illegals” bs?
What do the 20+ million think about that?
They are just going pretend that isn’t happening & keep repeating this “free healthcare for illegals” bs?
What do the 20+ million think about that?
October 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Repubs won’t even acknowledge that Dems are trying to keep health insurance premiums from skyrocketing for 20+ million Americans?
They are just going pretend that isn’t happening & keep repeating this “free healthcare for illegals” bs?
What do the 20+ million think about that?
They are just going pretend that isn’t happening & keep repeating this “free healthcare for illegals” bs?
What do the 20+ million think about that?
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October 2024: Project 2025…never heard of it.
October 2025:
October 2025:
October 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
October 2024: Project 2025…never heard of it.
October 2025:
October 2025:
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I believe these guys are friends but Klein is just not on Coates’ level. He doesn’t even seem to get what he’s saying.
(Also that Kirk quote about Haitians becoming “your masters” might have been the most overtly white supremacist, neo-Confederate quote from a mainstream US figure in a century.)
(Also that Kirk quote about Haitians becoming “your masters” might have been the most overtly white supremacist, neo-Confederate quote from a mainstream US figure in a century.)
![I'm all for unifying, I'm all for bridging gaps, but not at the expense of my neighbor's humanity. I just can't.
I think the thing we go to there - "Not at the expense of my neighbor's humanity" — I've gotten a lot of that in email. Like: How am I supposed to talk to these people? How am I supposed to deal with these people who are denying my humanity?
I'm not against talking to them about it. I'll talk to you very clearly. [Laughs.] I have no problem with that.
I'm not even 100 percent sure if we disagree, or if you just see your role differently. But I think that in losing as badly as we have, we have imperiled trans people terribly.
Yes. Joe Biden did that.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ieluoyrr7apgy6rw3uo5zk3v/bafkreidpvco242ve7rshrhsycl25qp5e63wjw5gt2w32vfy47qjcu22sni@jpeg)
September 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I believe these guys are friends but Klein is just not on Coates’ level. He doesn’t even seem to get what he’s saying.
(Also that Kirk quote about Haitians becoming “your masters” might have been the most overtly white supremacist, neo-Confederate quote from a mainstream US figure in a century.)
(Also that Kirk quote about Haitians becoming “your masters” might have been the most overtly white supremacist, neo-Confederate quote from a mainstream US figure in a century.)
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Jeffries has pretty limited power right now. but he *could* remind people that Ds will be in majority one day, and that they will use power then to hold people accountable. people should be worried about obeying unlawful orders! they should fear going to prison or being exposed! 1
The Trump administration’s threat to deploy troops in Portland is unlawful.
Here’s a thought.
Focus on protecting the healthcare of the American people.
Here’s a thought.
Focus on protecting the healthcare of the American people.
September 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Jeffries has pretty limited power right now. but he *could* remind people that Ds will be in majority one day, and that they will use power then to hold people accountable. people should be worried about obeying unlawful orders! they should fear going to prison or being exposed! 1
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Election-denying Trump allies could use a rare procedural maneuver to overturn a Democratic midterm win in 2026.
The Dirty Move Republicans Could Pull to Keep the House
Election-denying Trump allies could use a rare procedural maneuver to overturn a Democratic midterm win in 2026.
www.thebulwark.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Election-denying Trump allies could use a rare procedural maneuver to overturn a Democratic midterm win in 2026.
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Well, there it is. Sinclair is digging in for a fight, so please help push back -- find stations in your area, watch their local news to see what ads they run, then write those advertisers to tell them you're boycotting as long as they're on a Sinclair station.
List here: sbgi.net/tv-stations/
List here: sbgi.net/tv-stations/
September 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Well, there it is. Sinclair is digging in for a fight, so please help push back -- find stations in your area, watch their local news to see what ads they run, then write those advertisers to tell them you're boycotting as long as they're on a Sinclair station.
List here: sbgi.net/tv-stations/
List here: sbgi.net/tv-stations/
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The FOX and CW stations in Nashville are owned by Sinclair. I’ll just keep the television on while I work during the day and start churning out letters.
Well, there it is. Sinclair is digging in for a fight, so please help push back -- find stations in your area, watch their local news to see what ads they run, then write those advertisers to tell them you're boycotting as long as they're on a Sinclair station.
List here: sbgi.net/tv-stations/
List here: sbgi.net/tv-stations/
September 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The FOX and CW stations in Nashville are owned by Sinclair. I’ll just keep the television on while I work during the day and start churning out letters.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s show will return Tuesday after ABC ends his suspension
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Jimmy Kimmel’s show will return Tuesday after ABC ends his suspension
twp.ai
September 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Jimmy Kimmel’s show will return Tuesday after ABC ends his suspension
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Trump gives his Fox News pals a new platform to push propaganda
www.dailykos.com
Trump gives his Fox News pals a new platform to push propaganda
twp.ai
September 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Trump gives his Fox News pals a new platform to push propaganda
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Tylenol is about to be rich from the Fed govt after the ABSOLUTELY for certain lawsuit
September 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Tylenol is about to be rich from the Fed govt after the ABSOLUTELY for certain lawsuit
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Trump: "We've got a lot of stupid people in this country running things."
September 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Trump: "We've got a lot of stupid people in this country running things."
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Literally everything out of his mouth is bullshit
September 21, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Literally everything out of his mouth is bullshit
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I am LOATHE to post ANYTHING from that soulless orange pus bag but this, THIS is what we call "incriminating evidence".
The best part?
Yam tits apparently tried to send this as a DM to Bondi saying his enemies need to be prosecuted. Instead he posted it on Truth Social, and it’s now been deleted 🤣
The best part?
Yam tits apparently tried to send this as a DM to Bondi saying his enemies need to be prosecuted. Instead he posted it on Truth Social, and it’s now been deleted 🤣
September 21, 2025 at 5:53 AM
I am LOATHE to post ANYTHING from that soulless orange pus bag but this, THIS is what we call "incriminating evidence".
The best part?
Yam tits apparently tried to send this as a DM to Bondi saying his enemies need to be prosecuted. Instead he posted it on Truth Social, and it’s now been deleted 🤣
The best part?
Yam tits apparently tried to send this as a DM to Bondi saying his enemies need to be prosecuted. Instead he posted it on Truth Social, and it’s now been deleted 🤣
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Republicans control the WH, the House & the Senate, but Trump’s forgetting that they need 60 votes in the Senate to avoid a shutdown. They can’t do it w/out Democrats.
Rank-and-file Dems are in no mood to watch Schumer or any Democrat give the game away w/out getting anything major in return—again.
Rank-and-file Dems are in no mood to watch Schumer or any Democrat give the game away w/out getting anything major in return—again.
September 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Republicans control the WH, the House & the Senate, but Trump’s forgetting that they need 60 votes in the Senate to avoid a shutdown. They can’t do it w/out Democrats.
Rank-and-file Dems are in no mood to watch Schumer or any Democrat give the game away w/out getting anything major in return—again.
Rank-and-file Dems are in no mood to watch Schumer or any Democrat give the game away w/out getting anything major in return—again.
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TIRED OF WINNING?
You're in luck!
Trump decided to charge $100k for H1B Visas which will suck away all of the international talent from the US & send it straight to our adversaries.
The panic created by this policy that'll destroy our future put people & companies in absolute chaos this weekend!
You're in luck!
Trump decided to charge $100k for H1B Visas which will suck away all of the international talent from the US & send it straight to our adversaries.
The panic created by this policy that'll destroy our future put people & companies in absolute chaos this weekend!
September 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
TIRED OF WINNING?
You're in luck!
Trump decided to charge $100k for H1B Visas which will suck away all of the international talent from the US & send it straight to our adversaries.
The panic created by this policy that'll destroy our future put people & companies in absolute chaos this weekend!
You're in luck!
Trump decided to charge $100k for H1B Visas which will suck away all of the international talent from the US & send it straight to our adversaries.
The panic created by this policy that'll destroy our future put people & companies in absolute chaos this weekend!
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3 tracks out this week showed Trump dropping and at his lowest point this year:
Econ/YouGov 39%-57% (-18) down 5 pts from last week
Civiqs 41%-55% (-14) down 2 pts from last week
AP-NORC 39%-60%(-21) down 13 pts from last month
This dictator shit ain't play well with voters.
Econ/YouGov 39%-57% (-18) down 5 pts from last week
Civiqs 41%-55% (-14) down 2 pts from last week
AP-NORC 39%-60%(-21) down 13 pts from last month
This dictator shit ain't play well with voters.
AP-NORC poll | 9/11-9/15
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+7)
Approve 39% (-6)
(shift since last poll)
apnorc.org/projects/pes...
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+7)
Approve 39% (-6)
(shift since last poll)
apnorc.org/projects/pes...
Pessimism about the direction of the country is growing among Republicans - AP-NORC
Forty-nine percent of Republicans say things in the United States are heading the right direction down from 75% in June.
apnorc.org
September 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
3 tracks out this week showed Trump dropping and at his lowest point this year:
Econ/YouGov 39%-57% (-18) down 5 pts from last week
Civiqs 41%-55% (-14) down 2 pts from last week
AP-NORC 39%-60%(-21) down 13 pts from last month
This dictator shit ain't play well with voters.
Econ/YouGov 39%-57% (-18) down 5 pts from last week
Civiqs 41%-55% (-14) down 2 pts from last week
AP-NORC 39%-60%(-21) down 13 pts from last month
This dictator shit ain't play well with voters.
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Keep fear alive!
Rally for America!
Rally for America!
September 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Keep fear alive!
Rally for America!
Rally for America!