Tim Bacon
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Rob Reiner belongs in the Pantheon of America's greatest directors, remembered in the same category as Spielberg, Coppola (both), Scorcese, Lee, Kubrick, the Coens, Bigelow, etc. Chances are, one (or many more) of his films are in your Top 10. 💔
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December 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Rob Reiner belongs in the Pantheon of America's greatest directors, remembered in the same category as Spielberg, Coppola (both), Scorcese, Lee, Kubrick, the Coens, Bigelow, etc. Chances are, one (or many more) of his films are in your Top 10. 💔
No titles necessary and in no particular order: 1/9
No titles necessary and in no particular order: 1/9
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#NowWatching Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back from this box set. Episode V is my favorite in the series but hadn't seen it in about 12 years so time to revisit. I revisisted Episode IV last month.
December 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
#NowWatching Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back from this box set. Episode V is my favorite in the series but hadn't seen it in about 12 years so time to revisit. I revisisted Episode IV last month.
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The current Supreme Court has forfeited all legitimacy.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
Democrats Need to Treat the Supreme Court Like the Villain It Is
The Court is out of control, and we'll never see reform unless we build the case for it. Starting now.
paulwaldman.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The current Supreme Court has forfeited all legitimacy.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
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I’m sure I’m gonna get dragged for this, but I think AI is bad. AI has completely ruined Google search and it’s created a lot more slop that needs to be avoided on the Internet.
November 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I’m sure I’m gonna get dragged for this, but I think AI is bad. AI has completely ruined Google search and it’s created a lot more slop that needs to be avoided on the Internet.
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but there's actually no need to tolerate swastikas in our military ever. We don't need policy papers on this. We don't need long discussions and to "better understand" those who wear them. We can just ban all Nazi imagery and call it a day.
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but there's actually no need to tolerate swastikas in our military ever. We don't need policy papers on this. We don't need long discussions and to "better understand" those who wear them. We can just ban all Nazi imagery and call it a day.
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I heard some old friends at Pod Save America were in town, so I decided to stop by. As we saw this week, we can change this country for the better. But it’s going to take all of us getting organized and having honest conversations about the best way forward.
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 AM
I heard some old friends at Pod Save America were in town, so I decided to stop by. As we saw this week, we can change this country for the better. But it’s going to take all of us getting organized and having honest conversations about the best way forward.
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🚨BREAKING: Arizona Court of Appeals AFFIRMS dismissal of a lawsuit by Mohave County Supervisor Ron Gould seeking to force full hand counts. Court holds that Gould lacked standing.
Another big victory for my law firm, its clients and the voters of Arizona. www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizon...
Another big victory for my law firm, its clients and the voters of Arizona. www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizon...
🚨 Gould v. Mayes
Read about the latest voting rights victory in Gould v. Mayes.
www.democracydocket.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:28 AM
🚨BREAKING: Arizona Court of Appeals AFFIRMS dismissal of a lawsuit by Mohave County Supervisor Ron Gould seeking to force full hand counts. Court holds that Gould lacked standing.
Another big victory for my law firm, its clients and the voters of Arizona. www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizon...
Another big victory for my law firm, its clients and the voters of Arizona. www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizon...
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AOC: "This is about, do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now? And they assignment is to come together across difference no matter what."
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
AOC: "This is about, do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now? And they assignment is to come together across difference no matter what."
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AOC: I have to tell you, in my traveling across the country, I am hearing and have been seeing consistent things from everyday people. And it is that they are terrified, they are frustrated, they are angry, and they are shocked by a president violating the values that we hold dear
November 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
AOC: I have to tell you, in my traveling across the country, I am hearing and have been seeing consistent things from everyday people. And it is that they are terrified, they are frustrated, they are angry, and they are shocked by a president violating the values that we hold dear
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A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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This is a historic opportunity for Democrats that goes FAR beyond one short term CR.
It could trigger a whole new realignment
Stay out of the GOP’s way.
Lose a battle to win the war.
It could trigger a whole new realignment
Stay out of the GOP’s way.
Lose a battle to win the war.
March 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This is a historic opportunity for Democrats that goes FAR beyond one short term CR.
It could trigger a whole new realignment
Stay out of the GOP’s way.
Lose a battle to win the war.
It could trigger a whole new realignment
Stay out of the GOP’s way.
Lose a battle to win the war.
I third this, the time and us voters demand this change now to meet 2025 Year New Rules= GOP have no rules. Time to act this us a 5 Alarm firing.
Seconded.
I’m calling for new leadership in the Democratic Party. So many democrats want to do the right thing, but leadership is stopping them with the unspoken threat of refusing to give them leadership positions down the road. NEW DEM LEADERSHIP NOW!! #NewDemLeadership
March 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I third this, the time and us voters demand this change now to meet 2025 Year New Rules= GOP have no rules. Time to act this us a 5 Alarm firing.
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Seconded.
I’m calling for new leadership in the Democratic Party. So many democrats want to do the right thing, but leadership is stopping them with the unspoken threat of refusing to give them leadership positions down the road. NEW DEM LEADERSHIP NOW!! #NewDemLeadership
March 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Seconded.
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“You will not bring the people in here to be cross-examined. You’re afraid to do so because you know cross-examination would reveal the truth.”
This is a federal judge speaking to the Trump Department of Justice lawyers.
These lawyers have no shame.
This is a federal judge speaking to the Trump Department of Justice lawyers.
These lawyers have no shame.
Judge Alsup just said this👇 to the Justice Department about their refusal to let Charles Ezell testify about his (highly dubious) declaration that OPM did not illegally direct mass firings.
March 14, 2025 at 1:52 AM
“You will not bring the people in here to be cross-examined. You’re afraid to do so because you know cross-examination would reveal the truth.”
This is a federal judge speaking to the Trump Department of Justice lawyers.
These lawyers have no shame.
This is a federal judge speaking to the Trump Department of Justice lawyers.
These lawyers have no shame.
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I was on Senate Floor in October 1991 when Congresswomen marched over to protest the handling of the Thomas nomination. In the next cycle, incumbents lost primaries and women Senators were elected. I encourage House Democrats to make a similar protest tomorrow. @aoc.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov
March 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I was on Senate Floor in October 1991 when Congresswomen marched over to protest the handling of the Thomas nomination. In the next cycle, incumbents lost primaries and women Senators were elected. I encourage House Democrats to make a similar protest tomorrow. @aoc.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov
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AOC: It is almost unthinkable why Senate Democrats would vote to to hand the few pieces of leverage that we have away for free when we've been sent here to protect social security, protect medicaid, and protect medicare.
March 14, 2025 at 12:16 AM
AOC: It is almost unthinkable why Senate Democrats would vote to to hand the few pieces of leverage that we have away for free when we've been sent here to protect social security, protect medicaid, and protect medicare.
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This is actually what happens if you pass the GOP CR
March 14, 2025 at 6:47 AM
This is actually what happens if you pass the GOP CR
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Thurs, NY Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced her intent to rally her extensive supporter base against what she calls Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's capitulation to the House GOP funding bill. "“I think there is a deep sense of outrage and betrayal," she told reporters.
cnn.it/3XOTHD2
cnn.it/3XOTHD2
Ocasio-Cortez mobilizes Democrats against Schumer plan as colleagues privately urge her to consider primary challenge | CNN Politics
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Thursday that she plans to mobilize her massive base of followers to oppose what she described as an “acquiesce” by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to accept th...
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March 14, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Thurs, NY Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced her intent to rally her extensive supporter base against what she calls Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's capitulation to the House GOP funding bill. "“I think there is a deep sense of outrage and betrayal," she told reporters.
cnn.it/3XOTHD2
cnn.it/3XOTHD2
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Republican culture wars don’t help the people!
“I appear to live rent free in the minds of some of my Republican colleagues. I wish that they would spend even a fraction of the time that they spend thinking about me, thinking about how to lower costs for American families.” — @mcbride.house.gov
“I appear to live rent free in the minds of some of my Republican colleagues. I wish that they would spend even a fraction of the time that they spend thinking about me, thinking about how to lower costs for American families.” — @mcbride.house.gov
March 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Republican culture wars don’t help the people!
“I appear to live rent free in the minds of some of my Republican colleagues. I wish that they would spend even a fraction of the time that they spend thinking about me, thinking about how to lower costs for American families.” — @mcbride.house.gov
“I appear to live rent free in the minds of some of my Republican colleagues. I wish that they would spend even a fraction of the time that they spend thinking about me, thinking about how to lower costs for American families.” — @mcbride.house.gov
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Thank you @schiff.senate.gov
@schiff.senate.gov is holding the line: hard pass on the CR. No capitulation to MAGA Republicans.
Every Senate Dem must do the same.
@schumer.senate.gov hear this: if you or any other Dem votes yes, we won’t forgive & we won’t forget.
We will hold you accountable.
#HoldTheLine
Every Senate Dem must do the same.
@schumer.senate.gov hear this: if you or any other Dem votes yes, we won’t forgive & we won’t forget.
We will hold you accountable.
#HoldTheLine
March 14, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Thank you @schiff.senate.gov
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A federal judge in Maryland issued an even more sweeping restraining order on Thursday, surpassing an earlier one from the same day. The order broadly prohibits the Trump administration from implementing any future “reductions in force,” such as this week’s directive to terminate half of the
March 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM
A federal judge in Maryland issued an even more sweeping restraining order on Thursday, surpassing an earlier one from the same day. The order broadly prohibits the Trump administration from implementing any future “reductions in force,” such as this week’s directive to terminate half of the
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Rep. McBride: "The Republican Party is obsessed with culture war issues. It is weird and it is bizarre and the American people deserve serious legislators … focused on bringing people together to deliver real results for the American people not to play games and not to engage in school yard taunts."
Rep. Sarah McBride: "We will not take a lecture on decorum from a party that incited an insurrection. I appear to live rent free in the minds of some of my Republican colleagues. I wish they would spend even a fraction of the time that they spend thinking about me, thinking about … families."
March 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Rep. McBride: "The Republican Party is obsessed with culture war issues. It is weird and it is bizarre and the American people deserve serious legislators … focused on bringing people together to deliver real results for the American people not to play games and not to engage in school yard taunts."
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Almost three-quarters of Americans view the current economic conditions in the U.S. as poor.
51% of the public think Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions and just 28% that they have improved things, according to a CNN poll.
51% of the public think Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions and just 28% that they have improved things, according to a CNN poll.
March 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Almost three-quarters of Americans view the current economic conditions in the U.S. as poor.
51% of the public think Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions and just 28% that they have improved things, according to a CNN poll.
51% of the public think Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions and just 28% that they have improved things, according to a CNN poll.
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A judge has ordered 6 federal agencies to reinstate the thousands of probationary employees that they fired.
Huge loss for Nazi Musk and orange felon. 👏👏👏
Huge loss for Nazi Musk and orange felon. 👏👏👏
March 14, 2025 at 5:14 AM
A judge has ordered 6 federal agencies to reinstate the thousands of probationary employees that they fired.
Huge loss for Nazi Musk and orange felon. 👏👏👏
Huge loss for Nazi Musk and orange felon. 👏👏👏