Mike
@seemewiththemhams.bsky.social
Political comms pro | Former pro-wrestler | Casually re-reading about the fall of the Roman Republic (just in case)
Hi, are we all still here? I want to come back
September 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Hi, are we all still here? I want to come back
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Trump officials accused of defying 1 in 3 judges who ruled against him www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump officials accused of defying 1 in 3 judges who ruled against him
A comprehensive analysis of lawsuits against Trump policies shows dozens of examples of defiance, delay and dishonesty, a serious test for the court system.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Trump officials accused of defying 1 in 3 judges who ruled against him www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Contrast the Epstein headline with how NYT covered Harvard president Claudine Gay (“embattled”) or Biden’s age (“battles doubts”).
Both surely had supporters who’d go on record saying they don’t have a problem with it, so NYT could have done a “united” headline instead.
But that’s only for Trump.
Both surely had supporters who’d go on record saying they don’t have a problem with it, so NYT could have done a “united” headline instead.
But that’s only for Trump.
July 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Contrast the Epstein headline with how NYT covered Harvard president Claudine Gay (“embattled”) or Biden’s age (“battles doubts”).
Both surely had supporters who’d go on record saying they don’t have a problem with it, so NYT could have done a “united” headline instead.
But that’s only for Trump.
Both surely had supporters who’d go on record saying they don’t have a problem with it, so NYT could have done a “united” headline instead.
But that’s only for Trump.
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Despite warnings from the law enforcement not to attend today’s No Kings rally after this mornings shooting of Minnesota lawmakers with the killer on the lose, the No Kings Rally is happening at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
June 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Despite warnings from the law enforcement not to attend today’s No Kings rally after this mornings shooting of Minnesota lawmakers with the killer on the lose, the No Kings Rally is happening at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
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Hearing from all corners of HHS this morning about a total bloodletting — firings of scientists, analysts and many more as delayed RIFs take effect.
Many folks didn’t see early AM email and showed up, only to be turned away when badges didn’t work. Was sent this photo of long lines at one HHS site.
Many folks didn’t see early AM email and showed up, only to be turned away when badges didn’t work. Was sent this photo of long lines at one HHS site.
April 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Hearing from all corners of HHS this morning about a total bloodletting — firings of scientists, analysts and many more as delayed RIFs take effect.
Many folks didn’t see early AM email and showed up, only to be turned away when badges didn’t work. Was sent this photo of long lines at one HHS site.
Many folks didn’t see early AM email and showed up, only to be turned away when badges didn’t work. Was sent this photo of long lines at one HHS site.
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100% this would prompt a DOJ investigation of violations of the Espionage Act among other possible crimes with any independent DOJ. if it doesn't happen here, it will be very revealing.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/u...
Leak of Signal Chat Poses Early Test for F.B.I. and Justice Dept. (Gift Article)
Whether the agencies open an investigation will bring into sharp relief the intended approach of their leaders, Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, who promised to administer impartial justice.
www.nytimes.com
March 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
100% this would prompt a DOJ investigation of violations of the Espionage Act among other possible crimes with any independent DOJ. if it doesn't happen here, it will be very revealing.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/u...
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American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. theatln.tc/IuULQFiY
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
theatln.tc
March 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. theatln.tc/IuULQFiY
Without a free press, democracy collapses, and it's something we take for granted in the U.S.
At RFE/RL, I met journalists who risk everything to bring independent news to places it's suppressed. Now, their mission is at risk. I hope European allies can keep it alive.
bit.ly/41XHRI9
At RFE/RL, I met journalists who risk everything to bring independent news to places it's suppressed. Now, their mission is at risk. I hope European allies can keep it alive.
bit.ly/41XHRI9
Czech Republic to rescue Radio Free Europe after Donald Trump funding cuts
Prime Minister Petr Fiala says his government will step in to keep cold war-era broadcaster going
bit.ly
March 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Without a free press, democracy collapses, and it's something we take for granted in the U.S.
At RFE/RL, I met journalists who risk everything to bring independent news to places it's suppressed. Now, their mission is at risk. I hope European allies can keep it alive.
bit.ly/41XHRI9
At RFE/RL, I met journalists who risk everything to bring independent news to places it's suppressed. Now, their mission is at risk. I hope European allies can keep it alive.
bit.ly/41XHRI9
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the fact that the husband in this story doesn’t appear to regret his choices at all is mind-boggling to me. tens of millions of americans have linked their very sense of identity to trump such that it overrides every other attachment.
This is a very sad story, but what makes me crazy is that people tried to explain that this is what would happen and got caricatured as "woke" hysterics www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
He voted for Trump. Now his wife sits in an ICE detention center.
ICE's deportation actions signal that anyone who isn't a US citizen is 'at risk – period,' immigration attorney says.
www.usatoday.com
March 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
the fact that the husband in this story doesn’t appear to regret his choices at all is mind-boggling to me. tens of millions of americans have linked their very sense of identity to trump such that it overrides every other attachment.
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I think some in the Senate have convinced themselves that the backlash to folding will be limited to “the left” and therefore ignorable.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
March 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I think some in the Senate have convinced themselves that the backlash to folding will be limited to “the left” and therefore ignorable.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
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you’re telling me that yet another one of these guys is a degenerate sex criminal? i’m shocked
Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor and former Trump adviser, indicted for child sex crimes.
Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor and former Trump adviser, indicted for child sex crimes
Morris is a former spiritual adviser to President Donald Trump, and Gateway — one of the nation’s largest megachurches — has been particularly active in Dallas-area GOP politics.
www.texastribune.org
March 13, 2025 at 1:41 AM
you’re telling me that yet another one of these guys is a degenerate sex criminal? i’m shocked
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Yes, my economic plan will cause short term pain. But after that you won't feel the pain anymore because you'll be dead
March 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Yes, my economic plan will cause short term pain. But after that you won't feel the pain anymore because you'll be dead
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Hillary Clinton warned everyone.
Hillary Clinton warned everyone.
Hillary Clinton warned everyone.
Hillary Clinton warned everyone.
Hillary Clinton warned everyone.
March 1, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Hillary Clinton warned everyone.
Hillary Clinton warned everyone.
Hillary Clinton warned everyone.
Hillary Clinton warned everyone.
Hillary Clinton warned everyone.
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everyone seeing how when you takeaway the DEI the planes start falling out of the sky
💥 BREAKING: At John Deere's annual shareholders meeting today, shareholders overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal brought by the same group that targeted Costco and Apple. An anti-DEI proposal from the NCPPR received less than 1 percent of votes.
Deere shareholders: DEI is in. Bigots are out
Deere shareholders: DEI is in. Bigots are out
February 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
everyone seeing how when you takeaway the DEI the planes start falling out of the sky
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New Allegation of Sexual Misconduct Swirls Around CPAC Chair Matt Schlapp
Several people have accused Mr. Schlapp, the Conservative Political Action Conference chairman, of sexual assault. One of his previous accusers received a six-figure settlement.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/u...
Several people have accused Mr. Schlapp, the Conservative Political Action Conference chairman, of sexual assault. One of his previous accusers received a six-figure settlement.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/u...
New Allegation of Sexual Misconduct Swirls Around CPAC Chair Matt Schlapp (Gift Article)
Several people have accused Mr. Schlapp, the Conservative Political Action Conference chairman, of sexual assault. One of his previous accusers received a six-figure settlement.
www.nytimes.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
New Allegation of Sexual Misconduct Swirls Around CPAC Chair Matt Schlapp
Several people have accused Mr. Schlapp, the Conservative Political Action Conference chairman, of sexual assault. One of his previous accusers received a six-figure settlement.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/u...
Several people have accused Mr. Schlapp, the Conservative Political Action Conference chairman, of sexual assault. One of his previous accusers received a six-figure settlement.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/u...
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You cannot determine whether you saved or cost money based solely on one side of the ledger.
Example: I saved my household $2K by not paying the mortgage.
Example: I saved my household $2K by not paying the mortgage.
February 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
You cannot determine whether you saved or cost money based solely on one side of the ledger.
Example: I saved my household $2K by not paying the mortgage.
Example: I saved my household $2K by not paying the mortgage.
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I don’t think people grasp the dream land that Democratic leaders and consultants live in. I’ve been there, heard them speak. It’s as disconnected from reality as the worst MAGA true believer.
February 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I don’t think people grasp the dream land that Democratic leaders and consultants live in. I’ve been there, heard them speak. It’s as disconnected from reality as the worst MAGA true believer.
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This is just sheer brazen criminality by DOJ. Adams gets federal corruption charges dropped not because there isn’t overwhelming evidence, but because he agrees to help Homan round up migrants. And Homan says the charges will be refiled if Adams doesn’t “come through.”
February 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This is just sheer brazen criminality by DOJ. Adams gets federal corruption charges dropped not because there isn’t overwhelming evidence, but because he agrees to help Homan round up migrants. And Homan says the charges will be refiled if Adams doesn’t “come through.”
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Manhattan federal prosecutors were about to bring a new bombshell indictment charging Mayor Eric Adams with destroying evidence and telling people to lie to the FBI. That’s per a letter sent by Danielle Sassoon, who resigned rather than obey an order from Trump’s Justice Department to kill the case.
Exclusive | Prosecutors were prepping to charge Eric Adams with destroying evidence, Manhattan US attorney’s resignation letter reveals
Manhattan federal prosecutors were prepared to bring a new bombshell indictment.
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February 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Manhattan federal prosecutors were about to bring a new bombshell indictment charging Mayor Eric Adams with destroying evidence and telling people to lie to the FBI. That’s per a letter sent by Danielle Sassoon, who resigned rather than obey an order from Trump’s Justice Department to kill the case.
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In a new lawsuit filed against Trump by state AGs, a family with a trans kid shares she died by suicide last month citing fears Trump would deny her access to gender-affirming care. "Her parents have expressed fear...that what happened to their daughter does not happen to other children."
![The serious concerns over how the Order will detrimentally impact transgender
youth cannot be overstated. One Washingtonian, as her parents describe her, was a bright and
gentle soul who loved playing musical instruments, trying new things, and playing Magic the
Gathering. She was excited to learn Japanese and the impact of gender-affirming care was
immediately clear to her family. Her parents described that “her joy was clear with every new
milestone in her transition. She was so happy to get to the next step, to get closer to presenting
in a way that was true to herself.” But the day before the presidential election, she shared,
“[t]omorrow I get to find out if I’m illegal.” After the election, she asked her parents if they
could move to Canada because she was fearful of new restrictions on transgender youth and
worried about losing access to gender-affirming care. In January 2025, she took her life. After
the Order issued, her parents expressed that the outlook for transgender futures looks scary and
shared fears of what ending gender-affirming care would have meant for their daughter’s access
to therapy, puberty-delaying medication, hormones, and hope of surgery. Her parents have
expressed fear for the many lives who depend on gender-affirming care and that what happened
to their daughter does not happen to any other children.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mlmouohgzbjofidukcp4pxf2/bafkreich7jyv3lnkmd5r234itpdhtvavgblc46ai6d47tb4i7oxgfga2ym@jpeg)
February 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In a new lawsuit filed against Trump by state AGs, a family with a trans kid shares she died by suicide last month citing fears Trump would deny her access to gender-affirming care. "Her parents have expressed fear...that what happened to their daughter does not happen to other children."
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The same people who said Hillary Clinton couldn’t be trusted with national security because she had a secure private server are totally fine with a teenager named Big Balls who was fired for leaking sensitive data having access to every plausible government database without a security clearance.
February 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The same people who said Hillary Clinton couldn’t be trusted with national security because she had a secure private server are totally fine with a teenager named Big Balls who was fired for leaking sensitive data having access to every plausible government database without a security clearance.
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A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate | CNN
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
www.cnn.com
February 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
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SCOOP: Kash Patel took $25,000 from a production company with ties to Russia propaganda activity to appear in an anti-FBI docuseries. He did not respond to questions about this.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Kash Patel Took $25,000 From Russia-Linked Firm to Appear on an Anti-FBI TV Series
The documentary was produced by a filmmaker tied to Russian propaganda efforts.
www.motherjones.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
SCOOP: Kash Patel took $25,000 from a production company with ties to Russia propaganda activity to appear in an anti-FBI docuseries. He did not respond to questions about this.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
"We're not to blame for this atrocity," says person who voted for this atrocity.
February 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"We're not to blame for this atrocity," says person who voted for this atrocity.