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"Tired and emotional." (Opinions solely mine. Reposts/likes ≠ endorsements, sillypants.) He/him.
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"Tired and emotional." (Opinions solely mine. Reposts/likes ≠ endorsements, sillypants.) He/him.
https://linktr.ee/cocktailians
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Why would a president keep open the possibility of a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell if he wasn’t a sex predator whose worst crimes remained secret?
Trump just told reporters on Air Force One that he hasn’t ruled out a pardon for Ghislane Maxwell
November 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Why would a president keep open the possibility of a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell if he wasn’t a sex predator whose worst crimes remained secret?
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Way to put out that fire, sir.
Trump just told reporters on Air Force One that he hasn’t ruled out a pardon for Ghislane Maxwell
November 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Way to put out that fire, sir.
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I absolutely love how MTG seemingly doesn't believe there is dirt on Trump in the Epstein files but Trump CLEARLY believes there is.
MT Greene firing back at Trump. Includes a text she sent him.
I don’t understand all the ins and outs of this nasty little fight, but I enjoy that it’s happening.
I don’t understand all the ins and outs of this nasty little fight, but I enjoy that it’s happening.
November 15, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I absolutely love how MTG seemingly doesn't believe there is dirt on Trump in the Epstein files but Trump CLEARLY believes there is.
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“Christianity will be respected again.”
- Donald Trump
- Donald Trump
November 15, 2025 at 3:02 AM
“Christianity will be respected again.”
- Donald Trump
- Donald Trump
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Trump is now reposting random accounts attacking Marjorie Taylor Greene
November 15, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Trump is now reposting random accounts attacking Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Newspaper Union in Pittsburgh just told Fetterman to get fucked.
👏 👏 👏
Glad to see some journalistic integrity.
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Glad to see some journalistic integrity.
November 12, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Newspaper Union in Pittsburgh just told Fetterman to get fucked.
👏 👏 👏
Glad to see some journalistic integrity.
👏 👏 👏
Glad to see some journalistic integrity.
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He’s really losing his touch with the nasty nicknames.
Trump lashing out in fear at GOP lawmakers will not end well for him.
November 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
He’s really losing his touch with the nasty nicknames.
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@newsjennifer.bsky.social: "You know us. That’s the very first line of a powerful new public letter from a group of retired, well respected Chicago broadcast journalists. Their letter protests the months-long ICE/CBP terror campaign in our city." jenniferschulze.substack.com/p/retired-jo...
Retired journalists raise the alarm about state sponsored terror in Chicago
"It is without precedent that the biggest names in Chicago journalism have come together to condemn a public action"
jenniferschulze.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
@newsjennifer.bsky.social: "You know us. That’s the very first line of a powerful new public letter from a group of retired, well respected Chicago broadcast journalists. Their letter protests the months-long ICE/CBP terror campaign in our city." jenniferschulze.substack.com/p/retired-jo...
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This is important context from Julie K. Brown.
With alt text.
With alt text.
November 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This is important context from Julie K. Brown.
With alt text.
With alt text.
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Senator Menendez is sitting in his cell at Allenwood right now because he took a 1kg gold bar from the Egyptians, among other forms of “lobbying.”
"It was tough to beat Apple, but the Swiss did it." said one administration official.
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How to lobby Trump with Swiss precision: gifts, gold and gab
How the Swiss broke a diplomatic logjam on tariffs by arriving with tributes fit for a king.
www.axios.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Senator Menendez is sitting in his cell at Allenwood right now because he took a 1kg gold bar from the Egyptians, among other forms of “lobbying.”
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Even Republicans aren't into the "Department of War" rebranding. Only 42% approve, which is low in such a polarized environment.
Plus Democrats and Independents are solidly opposed.
Americans want a professional, not unhinged military.
Graph and data from here: goodauthority.org/news/most-am...
Plus Democrats and Independents are solidly opposed.
Americans want a professional, not unhinged military.
Graph and data from here: goodauthority.org/news/most-am...
November 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Even Republicans aren't into the "Department of War" rebranding. Only 42% approve, which is low in such a polarized environment.
Plus Democrats and Independents are solidly opposed.
Americans want a professional, not unhinged military.
Graph and data from here: goodauthority.org/news/most-am...
Plus Democrats and Independents are solidly opposed.
Americans want a professional, not unhinged military.
Graph and data from here: goodauthority.org/news/most-am...
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How much harassment and how many death threats has she brought down on people she attacked? Pardon me if my heart doesn’t break for her.
Trump literally putting Marge’s life in danger because she wants to see the Epstein files
November 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
How much harassment and how many death threats has she brought down on people she attacked? Pardon me if my heart doesn’t break for her.
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made a similar point on the opinions podcast this week in response to the idea that epstein is a dead end. not only are actual voters interested in this but it divides the gop and puts pressure on the president. it would be political malpractice to treat it as a sideshow
The usual suspects are telling Dems that Epstein won’t win elections, get back to “affordability” and I think my head might explode. www.offmessage.net/p/force-a-re...
Force A Referendum On The Epstein Coverup
It divides Republicans much more than "affordability" or any other economic issue.
www.offmessage.net
November 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
made a similar point on the opinions podcast this week in response to the idea that epstein is a dead end. not only are actual voters interested in this but it divides the gop and puts pressure on the president. it would be political malpractice to treat it as a sideshow
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Millions. Think of it. Millions. In the “richest country in the world.”
While the corrupt gargoyles in charge further enrich themselves.
While the corrupt gargoyles in charge further enrich themselves.
Food stamps are back, but millions will soon lose benefits permanently
Food stamps are back, but millions will soon lose benefits permanently
Even though the shutdown is over, the GOP’s signature tax and spending law is poised to kick people off the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
dlvr.it
November 15, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Millions. Think of it. Millions. In the “richest country in the world.”
While the corrupt gargoyles in charge further enrich themselves.
While the corrupt gargoyles in charge further enrich themselves.
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See that Rolex clock and gold bar?
It looks like those Swiss gifts paid off.
Trump cut tariffs on Swiss goods — like luxury watches — from 39% to 15%.
While Trump’s tariffs increase prices for Americans, billionaire CEOs and foreign companies sucking up to Trump get relief.
It looks like those Swiss gifts paid off.
Trump cut tariffs on Swiss goods — like luxury watches — from 39% to 15%.
While Trump’s tariffs increase prices for Americans, billionaire CEOs and foreign companies sucking up to Trump get relief.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
See that Rolex clock and gold bar?
It looks like those Swiss gifts paid off.
Trump cut tariffs on Swiss goods — like luxury watches — from 39% to 15%.
While Trump’s tariffs increase prices for Americans, billionaire CEOs and foreign companies sucking up to Trump get relief.
It looks like those Swiss gifts paid off.
Trump cut tariffs on Swiss goods — like luxury watches — from 39% to 15%.
While Trump’s tariffs increase prices for Americans, billionaire CEOs and foreign companies sucking up to Trump get relief.
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Important to remember: If the worst of the Epstein stuff had already been released, there would be no reason for Trump to keep fighting it. If he’s trying to stop it, there’s a reason why.
November 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Important to remember: If the worst of the Epstein stuff had already been released, there would be no reason for Trump to keep fighting it. If he’s trying to stop it, there’s a reason why.
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NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
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Organizers told me that at least 7 faith leaders were among those arrested on Friday.
In a statement posted on X, DHS referred to demonstrators as "imbeciles" who need to "get a job."
One pastor told me "this is our job," adding, "to advocate for the oppressed. religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
In a statement posted on X, DHS referred to demonstrators as "imbeciles" who need to "get a job."
One pastor told me "this is our job," adding, "to advocate for the oppressed. religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
At least seven faith leaders arrested at Broadview ICE facility protest
(RNS) — 'I've got bruises all over my body,' the Rev. Michael Woolf, who was thrown to the ground and arrested by police, told RNS.
religionnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Organizers told me that at least 7 faith leaders were among those arrested on Friday.
In a statement posted on X, DHS referred to demonstrators as "imbeciles" who need to "get a job."
One pastor told me "this is our job," adding, "to advocate for the oppressed. religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
In a statement posted on X, DHS referred to demonstrators as "imbeciles" who need to "get a job."
One pastor told me "this is our job," adding, "to advocate for the oppressed. religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
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All the good stuff is going away and all the bad stuff is multiplying - a 2025 lament.
“WETA to cut staff, cancel ‘PBS News Weekend’ and close News Hour West bureau” — current.org/2025/11/weta...
WETA to cut staff, cancel ‘PBS News Weekend’ and close News Hour West bureau
The restructuring includes the elimination of 34 positions, following another round of cuts made in September.
current.org
November 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
All the good stuff is going away and all the bad stuff is multiplying - a 2025 lament.
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Larry Summers and Olivia Nuzzi would make a nice couple.
November 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Larry Summers and Olivia Nuzzi would make a nice couple.
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Genuinely kind of remarkable that she hasn't figured out how to buy a pardon from Trump yet
November 16, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Genuinely kind of remarkable that she hasn't figured out how to buy a pardon from Trump yet
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The great thing about this is that you know there are 50 people around him trying various strategies they recall from parenting a toddler or training a puppy to get him to stop bringing up Epstein, and none of it is working. Right now they're baking him an Optimus Prime cake and hoping for the best.
November 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The great thing about this is that you know there are 50 people around him trying various strategies they recall from parenting a toddler or training a puppy to get him to stop bringing up Epstein, and none of it is working. Right now they're baking him an Optimus Prime cake and hoping for the best.
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This implies that the only real “everyday Americans” are those who aren’t affected by identity issues - white men. Also, all politics are identity politics, fight me
Speaking at a Texas Tribune Festival on Friday, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg criticized the Democratic Party for failing to reach everyday Americans, arguing that it “got sucked in” to a conversation about identity. #TribFest25
Pete Buttigieg critiques Democrats for focus on identity
The former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.
www.texastribune.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This implies that the only real “everyday Americans” are those who aren’t affected by identity issues - white men. Also, all politics are identity politics, fight me
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The anti abortion movement has always been a terrorist movement. They've shot, murdered, and bombed doctors and clinics for decades.
Mark Baumgartner, known anti-choice protester in South Carolina, has shot someone at a Planned Parenthood in South Carolina. www.fitsnews.com/2025/11/14/s...
Shooting at South Carolina Planned Parenthood - FITSNews
One wounded, one detained in connection with parking lot incident involving pro-life protester...
www.fitsnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The anti abortion movement has always been a terrorist movement. They've shot, murdered, and bombed doctors and clinics for decades.
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This is a conversation between a tanning-salon nut who became HHS Secretary, and a shape-shifter who grovels to a man he once called "America's Hitler."
30 years ago, an HHS/VP convo would have meant Donna Shalala and Al Gore.
30 years ago, an HHS/VP convo would have meant Donna Shalala and Al Gore.
JD Vance: "Science as practiced in its best form is that if you disagree with it, then you ought to criticize it and you ought to argue against it."
November 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
This is a conversation between a tanning-salon nut who became HHS Secretary, and a shape-shifter who grovels to a man he once called "America's Hitler."
30 years ago, an HHS/VP convo would have meant Donna Shalala and Al Gore.
30 years ago, an HHS/VP convo would have meant Donna Shalala and Al Gore.