@valwestwood.bsky.social
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There is *no* upside to the promise of a vote on a piece of legislation that is guaranteed to have a poison pill (ie Hyde language). And they'll instantly assume a disproportionate share the blame for the shutdown. It's a lose now *and* lose later situation. It's absurd levels of loser strategy
November 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
There is *no* upside to the promise of a vote on a piece of legislation that is guaranteed to have a poison pill (ie Hyde language). And they'll instantly assume a disproportionate share the blame for the shutdown. It's a lose now *and* lose later situation. It's absurd levels of loser strategy
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They’re already calling it the “Schumer Shutdown” on CNN
He’s gonna cave any second now
He’s gonna cave any second now
November 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
They’re already calling it the “Schumer Shutdown” on CNN
He’s gonna cave any second now
He’s gonna cave any second now
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"A promise of a vote on healthcare"
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
"A promise of a vote on healthcare"
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Okay yeah the House caucus is pissed.
I don't know what the Senate is going to do. But if they do in fact fold in exchange for nothing, they will be living up to past performance. To expect the Senate to carry out the will of the American people is to misunderstand why it was created in the first place.
November 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Okay yeah the House caucus is pissed.
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Why a bunch of Senators who are retiring are leading the negotiations is something to really think on
I don't know what the Senate is going to do. But if they do in fact fold in exchange for nothing, they will be living up to past performance. To expect the Senate to carry out the will of the American people is to misunderstand why it was created in the first place.
November 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Why a bunch of Senators who are retiring are leading the negotiations is something to really think on
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How do the Democrats that are caving expecting this to go?? They think that the people they represent, who have been sitting through the longest shutdown in history, will just pat them on the back and say “good try”? When they achieved absolutely NOTHING?
GTFO. I will be DONE with this party.
GTFO. I will be DONE with this party.
November 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM
How do the Democrats that are caving expecting this to go?? They think that the people they represent, who have been sitting through the longest shutdown in history, will just pat them on the back and say “good try”? When they achieved absolutely NOTHING?
GTFO. I will be DONE with this party.
GTFO. I will be DONE with this party.
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From back in February… Andy Ogles, any update on this? Or are you too busy trying to put the guy keeping these files from coming to light on Mount Rushmore?
www.breitbart.com/politics/202...
www.breitbart.com/politics/202...
July 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
From back in February… Andy Ogles, any update on this? Or are you too busy trying to put the guy keeping these files from coming to light on Mount Rushmore?
www.breitbart.com/politics/202...
www.breitbart.com/politics/202...
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Inflation (and prices) rose last month, as normal Americans shoulder the burden of Trump’s fiscal policy of spite, and his tariffs cause basic goods to become more expensive.
https://trib.al/m6BanSC
https://trib.al/m6BanSC
July 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Inflation (and prices) rose last month, as normal Americans shoulder the burden of Trump’s fiscal policy of spite, and his tariffs cause basic goods to become more expensive.
https://trib.al/m6BanSC
https://trib.al/m6BanSC
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The media made a HUGE deal out of "basket of deplorables" and "cling to their guns or religion."
But, of course, it will totally ignore Trump saying he hates Democrats: "I hate them. I believe they hate their country."
But, of course, it will totally ignore Trump saying he hates Democrats: "I hate them. I believe they hate their country."
in addition to his "shylocks" comment, i can't imagine the media backlash if Biden said anything like from this screenshot - that he "hates Republicans" - and i'm also tired of having this "IMAGINE IF BIDEN!" thought experiment but it's just a constant reminder of the double standards
July 4, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The media made a HUGE deal out of "basket of deplorables" and "cling to their guns or religion."
But, of course, it will totally ignore Trump saying he hates Democrats: "I hate them. I believe they hate their country."
But, of course, it will totally ignore Trump saying he hates Democrats: "I hate them. I believe they hate their country."
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Trump on his budget today:
It reduces the deficit!
(It raises the deficit by $3.4T)
No tax on social security!
(That’s not in the bill)
No cuts to Medicaid!
(Largest Medicaid cuts in history).
It reduces the deficit!
(It raises the deficit by $3.4T)
No tax on social security!
(That’s not in the bill)
No cuts to Medicaid!
(Largest Medicaid cuts in history).
June 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Trump on his budget today:
It reduces the deficit!
(It raises the deficit by $3.4T)
No tax on social security!
(That’s not in the bill)
No cuts to Medicaid!
(Largest Medicaid cuts in history).
It reduces the deficit!
(It raises the deficit by $3.4T)
No tax on social security!
(That’s not in the bill)
No cuts to Medicaid!
(Largest Medicaid cuts in history).
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Who is the federal agent? Ban on masked law enforcement proposed
Who is the federal agent? Ban on masked law enforcement proposed
Some state, county and local leaders are calling for the unmasking of federal agents amid ongoing enforcement operations, a handful of which have turned violent. Since early June when some 4…
ktla.com
June 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Who is the federal agent? Ban on masked law enforcement proposed
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This is just wrong on so many levels
Instead of preparing for possible terrorist attacks after the Trump administration bombed Iran
The Department of Homeland Security is brutally beating and detaining a laborer who's the father of 3 US Marines
Can we at least pause the fascism while we're at war
Instead of preparing for possible terrorist attacks after the Trump administration bombed Iran
The Department of Homeland Security is brutally beating and detaining a laborer who's the father of 3 US Marines
Can we at least pause the fascism while we're at war
“family members identified the victim as Narciso Barranco, a father to three sons who are all U.S. Marines”
ktla.com/news/local-n...
ktla.com/news/local-n...
June 23, 2025 at 1:07 AM
This is just wrong on so many levels
Instead of preparing for possible terrorist attacks after the Trump administration bombed Iran
The Department of Homeland Security is brutally beating and detaining a laborer who's the father of 3 US Marines
Can we at least pause the fascism while we're at war
Instead of preparing for possible terrorist attacks after the Trump administration bombed Iran
The Department of Homeland Security is brutally beating and detaining a laborer who's the father of 3 US Marines
Can we at least pause the fascism while we're at war
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I’ve made the case that presidents don’t need congressional approval for certain kinds of Article II military actions. I don’t think Trump can make that case here, but Johnson arguing that the threat was so imminent that Congress literally had no time to vote is just silly.
June 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I’ve made the case that presidents don’t need congressional approval for certain kinds of Article II military actions. I don’t think Trump can make that case here, but Johnson arguing that the threat was so imminent that Congress literally had no time to vote is just silly.
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CNN put together a clip of Tulsi Gabbard testifying recently that "Iran is not building a nuclear weapon" followed by Trump saying "I don't care what she said"
June 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
CNN put together a clip of Tulsi Gabbard testifying recently that "Iran is not building a nuclear weapon" followed by Trump saying "I don't care what she said"
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MAJOR BREAKING
Democrat Keishan Scott WINS the special election for South Carolina's 50th State House District, defeating Republican William Oden by over 41 points in a district Kamala Harris won by about 5 in 2024.
🔵 Scott - 70.6%
🔴 Oden - 29.4%
🔵 Harris 51%
🔴 Trump 45.8%
Democrat Keishan Scott WINS the special election for South Carolina's 50th State House District, defeating Republican William Oden by over 41 points in a district Kamala Harris won by about 5 in 2024.
🔵 Scott - 70.6%
🔴 Oden - 29.4%
🔵 Harris 51%
🔴 Trump 45.8%
June 4, 2025 at 1:13 AM
MAJOR BREAKING
Democrat Keishan Scott WINS the special election for South Carolina's 50th State House District, defeating Republican William Oden by over 41 points in a district Kamala Harris won by about 5 in 2024.
🔵 Scott - 70.6%
🔴 Oden - 29.4%
🔵 Harris 51%
🔴 Trump 45.8%
Democrat Keishan Scott WINS the special election for South Carolina's 50th State House District, defeating Republican William Oden by over 41 points in a district Kamala Harris won by about 5 in 2024.
🔵 Scott - 70.6%
🔴 Oden - 29.4%
🔵 Harris 51%
🔴 Trump 45.8%
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this is "Was there any sign of violence?" "You mean, other than the dead body?" level of walking-into-it.
HAWLEY: Let's see the Trump chart. You don't think it's a little bit anomalous that Trump has so many more nationwide injunctions against him?
KATE SHAW: A very plausible explanation you have to consider is that he's engaged in much more lawless activity than other presidents
KATE SHAW: A very plausible explanation you have to consider is that he's engaged in much more lawless activity than other presidents
June 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
this is "Was there any sign of violence?" "You mean, other than the dead body?" level of walking-into-it.
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Rep. @maxwellfrost.bsky.social : “The biggest transfer of wealth from the working poor to billionaires in our history… My generation already expects we'll never be able to afford a home, get out of debt, retire— Trump and the Republicans are making it worse.” #TrumpsTrillionsTransfer
May 22, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Rep. @maxwellfrost.bsky.social : “The biggest transfer of wealth from the working poor to billionaires in our history… My generation already expects we'll never be able to afford a home, get out of debt, retire— Trump and the Republicans are making it worse.” #TrumpsTrillionsTransfer
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Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" in a nutshell:
14 MILLION people losing their health insurance just so Jeff Bezos can buy another $500 MILLION yacht.
14 MILLION people losing their health insurance just so Jeff Bezos can buy another $500 MILLION yacht.
Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" in a nutshell.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
www.youtube.com
May 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" in a nutshell:
14 MILLION people losing their health insurance just so Jeff Bezos can buy another $500 MILLION yacht.
14 MILLION people losing their health insurance just so Jeff Bezos can buy another $500 MILLION yacht.
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250 years ago, Americans rejected a mad king.
On June 14, we’re gathering again for a nationwide day of defiance to say NO KINGS.
Nearly 1,000 events are planned in all 50 states to show the world what democracy really looks like. Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
On June 14, we’re gathering again for a nationwide day of defiance to say NO KINGS.
Nearly 1,000 events are planned in all 50 states to show the world what democracy really looks like. Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
May 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
250 years ago, Americans rejected a mad king.
On June 14, we’re gathering again for a nationwide day of defiance to say NO KINGS.
Nearly 1,000 events are planned in all 50 states to show the world what democracy really looks like. Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
On June 14, we’re gathering again for a nationwide day of defiance to say NO KINGS.
Nearly 1,000 events are planned in all 50 states to show the world what democracy really looks like. Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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The treatment by Trump of South Africa's president was disgusting. In our Oval Office.
May 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The treatment by Trump of South Africa's president was disgusting. In our Oval Office.
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BREAKING: MeidasTouch, the nation’s top independent pro-democracy media network, is proud to announce that attorney and renowned legal analyst Katie Phang has launched a brand-new YouTube channel in partnership with MeidasTouch.
Subscribe now: youtube.com/@katiephangnews
Subscribe now: youtube.com/@katiephangnews
May 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
BREAKING: MeidasTouch, the nation’s top independent pro-democracy media network, is proud to announce that attorney and renowned legal analyst Katie Phang has launched a brand-new YouTube channel in partnership with MeidasTouch.
Subscribe now: youtube.com/@katiephangnews
Subscribe now: youtube.com/@katiephangnews
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phew what a stroke of luck pam!
#ICYMI: Disclosure forms show that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sold between $1 million and $5 million worth of shares on April 2. That day, after the market closed, Trump’s “Liberation Day” press conference sent the market tumbling.
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 3:39 AM
phew what a stroke of luck pam!
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Elmo posting on LinkedIn about being laid off was definitely not on my #2025BingCard but here we are 😔
#PBS #PublicTelevision #Elmo #NoWords 💔
#PBS #PublicTelevision #Elmo #NoWords 💔
May 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Elmo posting on LinkedIn about being laid off was definitely not on my #2025BingCard but here we are 😔
#PBS #PublicTelevision #Elmo #NoWords 💔
#PBS #PublicTelevision #Elmo #NoWords 💔