Elaine "HFB" Ashton 🚲🦮🍷
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Fuck this guy and the horse he rode in on.
ACTION ALERT 🚨 Rep. Sam Graves, Chairman of the T&I Committee drafting the next transportation bill, recently shared an alarming insight: “It's gonna be a traditional highway bill... We’re not gonna be spending money on murals and train stations or bike paths or walking paths.”
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Fuck this guy and the horse he rode in on.
History is a good teacher to those who know it. Hungry people will fight against those who hold them hostage for food and basic needs. This government clearly doesn't know history.
Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.
November 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
History is a good teacher to those who know it. Hungry people will fight against those who hold them hostage for food and basic needs. This government clearly doesn't know history.
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The fact that this Democratic tsunami swept across the country so unstoppably shows that Trumpism & MAGA barely exist outside of social media anymore. Their movement has collapsed among the population — and it’s impossible to fill the real world with Trump government troll bots.
November 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The fact that this Democratic tsunami swept across the country so unstoppably shows that Trumpism & MAGA barely exist outside of social media anymore. Their movement has collapsed among the population — and it’s impossible to fill the real world with Trump government troll bots.
100%, especially for those of us living above 60°N where we get at best 3-4 hours of a glimmer of the daystar this time of year and further north, none at all so it does fuckall to change the clocks. I hate the time changes so much.
My annual plea to leave the damn clocks alone, and why morning people are the worst:
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
Overthrow the Tyranny of Morning People
Leave the clocks alone.
www.theatlantic.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
100%, especially for those of us living above 60°N where we get at best 3-4 hours of a glimmer of the daystar this time of year and further north, none at all so it does fuckall to change the clocks. I hate the time changes so much.
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"Architects and historians say that it is not unusual for designs to change during a project like this"
No, NYTimes, architects don't say this. This is madness.
The only upside is that he is going to fleece his billionaire simps out of 500 million dollars.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
No, NYTimes, architects don't say this. This is madness.
The only upside is that he is going to fleece his billionaire simps out of 500 million dollars.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Trump's Plans for the East Wing Keep Changing. Here's a Look. (Gift Article)
Here’s what we know about Mr. Trump’s plans to remodel the torn-down East Wing.
www.nytimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"Architects and historians say that it is not unusual for designs to change during a project like this"
No, NYTimes, architects don't say this. This is madness.
The only upside is that he is going to fleece his billionaire simps out of 500 million dollars.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
No, NYTimes, architects don't say this. This is madness.
The only upside is that he is going to fleece his billionaire simps out of 500 million dollars.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Two words. TERM. LIMITS. JFC...at 88, she should be enjoying wine, books, grandchildren, and just chilling aside from dealing with her apparent cognitive health issues. Why won't these folks step down and give the younger sorts a push upwards?!
She’s insisted she’s going to run for another term.
"A D.C. police report described Norton, 88, as having the 'early stages of dementia,' and said Norton has a caretaker with power of attorney." www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/d...
October 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Two words. TERM. LIMITS. JFC...at 88, she should be enjoying wine, books, grandchildren, and just chilling aside from dealing with her apparent cognitive health issues. Why won't these folks step down and give the younger sorts a push upwards?!
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I remember this destruction of the Bonwit Teller sculptures Donald Trump had previously promised to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and I've loathed Donald Trump ever since. I even referenced that incident in a story I published in @lightspeedmagazine.com. www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/a-ma...
![Over time, the 15-foot tall limestone relief panels, depicting nearly nude women dancing, at the top of the Fifth Avenue facade, became a "Bonwit Teller signature".[1] Donald Trump, who purchased the building thanks to Genesco's CEO John L. Hanigan,[3] wanted to begin demolition in 1980. Trump "promised the limestone reliefs" to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. When they were "jackhammered" "to bits" the act was condemned.[1] Claiming to be a fictional spokesman named "John Barron",[4] Trump said that his company had obtained three independent appraisals of the sculptures, which he claimed had found them to be "without artistic merit."[5] An official at the Metropolitan Museum of Art disputed the statement, stating: "Can you imagine the museum accepting them if they were not of artistic merit? Architectural sculpture of this quality is rare and would have made definite sense in our collection."[5] In addition to the relief panels, the huge Art Deco nickel grillwork over the entrance to the store, which had also been promised to the museum, disappeared. Again masquerading as his own spokesman "John Barron", Trump said, "We don't know what happened to it."[6]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ac2kmpveixxnm4cp4janyafx/bafkreielsbjppytre37b5dzy6auzixe354blq6zhjhvwn3gj2pgffw5i5m@jpeg)
October 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I remember this destruction of the Bonwit Teller sculptures Donald Trump had previously promised to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and I've loathed Donald Trump ever since. I even referenced that incident in a story I published in @lightspeedmagazine.com. www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/a-ma...
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New developments in my 3 year Epstein investigation, this time regarding JP Morgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon. This is a long thread, but worth sticking around for.
October 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
New developments in my 3 year Epstein investigation, this time regarding JP Morgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon. This is a long thread, but worth sticking around for.
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“It’s all theater,” said Steven Moore, Founder of the Ukraine Freedom Project, when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated changes of heart regarding Ukraine.
October 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“It’s all theater,” said Steven Moore, Founder of the Ukraine Freedom Project, when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated changes of heart regarding Ukraine.
I've tried to post this on FB twice and they've refused to publish it both times. Share this widely as these sorts are dangerous in terms of forcing their religious dogma onto everyone in spite of the constitution.
Chip Roy: "The truth is the marxist, radicals, and Islamists the Democratic Party promoted this weekend, they cannot handle the truth. The truth is that there is a king and that king is Jesus. And the president has been willing to say it, & Charlie Kirk was willing to say it & he got killed for it."
October 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I've tried to post this on FB twice and they've refused to publish it both times. Share this widely as these sorts are dangerous in terms of forcing their religious dogma onto everyone in spite of the constitution.
Amazing article. I'm so thrilled that Carole and other top journalists have created this new outlet for investigative journalism we all so desperately need. ♥️
NEW: Police knew a Kremlin spy ring recruited former leader of Reform Wales at least 3 years ago.
So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
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So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
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October 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Amazing article. I'm so thrilled that Carole and other top journalists have created this new outlet for investigative journalism we all so desperately need. ♥️
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Turn off your Face ID and Touch ID if you are taking your phones to the protests. Keep it in airplane mode and use encrypted apps where possible. Protect yourself.
#3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood
#3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood
October 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Turn off your Face ID and Touch ID if you are taking your phones to the protests. Keep it in airplane mode and use encrypted apps where possible. Protect yourself.
#3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood
#3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood
Or even younger than 60. He's a refreshing younger voice giving hope for the future.
ultimately, zohran mamdani is a reminder that politicians can be younger than 80 years old
October 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Or even younger than 60. He's a refreshing younger voice giving hope for the future.
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Christopher Columbus was dragged back to Spain in chains by a crusading knight, convicted of tyranny and immeasurable cruelty, pardoned by Isabella but banned from returning to Hispaniola.
Fuck Columbus.
Fuck Columbus.
October 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Christopher Columbus was dragged back to Spain in chains by a crusading knight, convicted of tyranny and immeasurable cruelty, pardoned by Isabella but banned from returning to Hispaniola.
Fuck Columbus.
Fuck Columbus.
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This is like disbanding your military during World War Two.
The Trump regime is firing many of the 2,540 employee of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) during the ongoing government shutdown. Why? CISA dismissed Trump’s allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 election.
The Trump regime is firing many of the 2,540 employee of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) during the ongoing government shutdown. Why? CISA dismissed Trump’s allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 election.
Cybersecurity agency that clashed with Trump one of the first hit with federal firings due to government shutdown
CISA plans to keep just 889 employees on duty during a shutdown while furloughing 65% of its workforce.
nypost.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
This is like disbanding your military during World War Two.
The Trump regime is firing many of the 2,540 employee of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) during the ongoing government shutdown. Why? CISA dismissed Trump’s allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 election.
The Trump regime is firing many of the 2,540 employee of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) during the ongoing government shutdown. Why? CISA dismissed Trump’s allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 election.
Oh FFS, if TFG gets the prize, I'm just going to drink myself to death as humanity isn't worth saving.
Time to truly cancel your WaPo subscription (even though they still have some great reporters).
“Not only does Donald Trump deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, but there has arguably never been an American president who deserved it more.”
I just can’t.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
“Not only does Donald Trump deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, but there has arguably never been an American president who deserved it more.”
I just can’t.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Yes, Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
His Gaza agreement, though still fragile, adds to an unprecedented peacemaking record.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Oh FFS, if TFG gets the prize, I'm just going to drink myself to death as humanity isn't worth saving.
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Either you're against fascism, or you're foolish enough to believe it won't come for you.
October 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Either you're against fascism, or you're foolish enough to believe it won't come for you.
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Once again, where is the CNO? SECNAV? After what just happened in Quantico, when will the military top brass speak up?
I asked this after the disgrace at Ft. Bragg, too.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
I asked this after the disgrace at Ft. Bragg, too.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
October 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Once again, where is the CNO? SECNAV? After what just happened in Quantico, when will the military top brass speak up?
I asked this after the disgrace at Ft. Bragg, too.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
I asked this after the disgrace at Ft. Bragg, too.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Anyone who read that bullshit piece in the NYT about Orpo being a climate crusader really needs to read this as it's 100% on point.
In an interview with The New York Times, our Prime Minister Petteri Orpo praised Finland’s climate policy. Finnish journalist Kukka-Maria Ahokas corrects his claims in this column.
shorturl.at/ZBTy8 @nytimes.com
shorturl.at/ZBTy8 @nytimes.com
Americans, Do Not Mistake Finland for a Climate Utopia – Our Government Is Clearing Our Forests and Backing Down on Climate Action
In an interview with The New York Times, our Prime Minister Petteri Orpo praised Finland’s climate policy. Finnish journalist Kukka-Maria Ahokas corrects his claims in this column.
voima.fi
October 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Anyone who read that bullshit piece in the NYT about Orpo being a climate crusader really needs to read this as it's 100% on point.
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I'm cribbing this from a FB post. I wanted to only post the important stuff from Jane, not the attacks on her. I thought this was a beautiful response to those attacks.
October 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I'm cribbing this from a FB post. I wanted to only post the important stuff from Jane, not the attacks on her. I thought this was a beautiful response to those attacks.
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Tim Walz: "My god, we've got the White House threatening investigations and jail time because an escalator stopped? Walk up the damn stairs!"
October 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Tim Walz: "My god, we've got the White House threatening investigations and jail time because an escalator stopped? Walk up the damn stairs!"
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My biggest takeaway from the last ten years is believe these people when they tell you what they want to do
October 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
My biggest takeaway from the last ten years is believe these people when they tell you what they want to do
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Please follow @thenerve.news!
Were a new female-founded publication that launched yesterday…& it was a huge team effort to get a website up & this investigation over the line.
We’re all exhausted but we want to do journalism that matters & we need your support. Thank you!!🙏
www.thenerve.news
Were a new female-founded publication that launched yesterday…& it was a huge team effort to get a website up & this investigation over the line.
We’re all exhausted but we want to do journalism that matters & we need your support. Thank you!!🙏
www.thenerve.news
October 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Please follow @thenerve.news!
Were a new female-founded publication that launched yesterday…& it was a huge team effort to get a website up & this investigation over the line.
We’re all exhausted but we want to do journalism that matters & we need your support. Thank you!!🙏
www.thenerve.news
Were a new female-founded publication that launched yesterday…& it was a huge team effort to get a website up & this investigation over the line.
We’re all exhausted but we want to do journalism that matters & we need your support. Thank you!!🙏
www.thenerve.news
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This ought to be a huge story everywhere. It is imperative that we not normalize sending troops into blue cities on false pretenses. The consequences could be tragic. Journalists must rebut the lies and quote the outraged at the top of their articles and segments. www.cnn.com/2025/09/27/p...
Trump says he’s sending troops to Portland to | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “provide all necessary troops” to Portland, Oregon, a city he says is “war ravaged” and protect ICE facilities he claimed are “und...
www.cnn.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This ought to be a huge story everywhere. It is imperative that we not normalize sending troops into blue cities on false pretenses. The consequences could be tragic. Journalists must rebut the lies and quote the outraged at the top of their articles and segments. www.cnn.com/2025/09/27/p...