What_The_Duck525
@whattheduck525.bsky.social
Hoosier-turned - N. Carolinian who loves our democracy and refuses to sit on the sidelines. Proud husband, continually inspired by my wife’s dedication to the cause.
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🧵About Friday:
I'm still pissed that a handful of Dems (12 - approx. 4% across both chambers) failed to stand against authoritarianism and instead gave consent to Trump and Musk to continue looting and dismantling our government. But, I'm choosing to celebrate the 261 who had my back. Thank you!...
I'm still pissed that a handful of Dems (12 - approx. 4% across both chambers) failed to stand against authoritarianism and instead gave consent to Trump and Musk to continue looting and dismantling our government. But, I'm choosing to celebrate the 261 who had my back. Thank you!...
March 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
🧵About Friday:
I'm still pissed that a handful of Dems (12 - approx. 4% across both chambers) failed to stand against authoritarianism and instead gave consent to Trump and Musk to continue looting and dismantling our government. But, I'm choosing to celebrate the 261 who had my back. Thank you!...
I'm still pissed that a handful of Dems (12 - approx. 4% across both chambers) failed to stand against authoritarianism and instead gave consent to Trump and Musk to continue looting and dismantling our government. But, I'm choosing to celebrate the 261 who had my back. Thank you!...
More bad news for President Muskrat. Keep up the pressure (it's working) and Resist his BS!
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
March 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
More bad news for President Muskrat. Keep up the pressure (it's working) and Resist his BS!
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
The Pentagon is erasing 26,000+ images celebrating our diverse military history—including photos of the Tuskegee Airmen & female Marines—under Trump's DEI purge. These images depict people proudly serving their country. White men deleting minorities & women - OMFG! www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
War heroes and military firsts are among 26,000 images flagged for removal in Pentagon’s DEI purge
The purge could delete as many as 100,000 images or posts in total.
www.politico.com
March 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Pentagon is erasing 26,000+ images celebrating our diverse military history—including photos of the Tuskegee Airmen & female Marines—under Trump's DEI purge. These images depict people proudly serving their country. White men deleting minorities & women - OMFG! www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
The House Budget will increase our National Debt by $2.8 TRILLION, in addition to robbing the poor and disabled of the services they need to survive. Their $4.5T in 'tax breaks' are to fund the top 1%'s greedy lifestyle. That's vile! Get mad! Call your electeds!
www.crfb.org/press-releas...
www.crfb.org/press-releas...
House Budget Passage Tees Up Trillions in Borrowing | Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
The House of Representatives just voted to approve its Fiscal Year 2025 budget resolution, a vehicle to allow for budget reconciliation legislation that could pave the way for $2.8 trillion of
www.crfb.org
February 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The House Budget will increase our National Debt by $2.8 TRILLION, in addition to robbing the poor and disabled of the services they need to survive. Their $4.5T in 'tax breaks' are to fund the top 1%'s greedy lifestyle. That's vile! Get mad! Call your electeds!
www.crfb.org/press-releas...
www.crfb.org/press-releas...
While many are keeping a close eye on Washington, D.C., critical battles are brewing in the Supreme Court races in Wisconsin and North Carolina. These decisions will shape the future of democracy and justice far beyond state lines.
#wipol #ncpol
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
#wipol #ncpol
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Republicans and Elon Musk are also causing a constitutional crisis in the states
The GOP is going to unprecedented lengths to seize power over state courts in North Carolina and Wisconsin.
www.motherjones.com
February 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
While many are keeping a close eye on Washington, D.C., critical battles are brewing in the Supreme Court races in Wisconsin and North Carolina. These decisions will shape the future of democracy and justice far beyond state lines.
#wipol #ncpol
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
#wipol #ncpol
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Heads up: RFK Jr. has questioned the safety of vaccines - inc Gardasil, the HPV vaccine that can be given as early as age 9. If you’re considering Gardasil for your child, now’s a good time to talk to your doctor. Let’s protect public health and rely on facts, not fear! #HPV #Gardasil #VaccinesWork
🧵A THREAD:
RFK Jr, the HHS Sec, has a long history of vaccine skepticism and has played a prominent role in the antivax rise.
Examples:
His call to suspend the COVID-19 vax - 6 MONTHS into the pandemic
His ties to CURRENT litigation against the makers of Gardasil.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
RFK Jr, the HHS Sec, has a long history of vaccine skepticism and has played a prominent role in the antivax rise.
Examples:
His call to suspend the COVID-19 vax - 6 MONTHS into the pandemic
His ties to CURRENT litigation against the makers of Gardasil.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
RFK Jr. plans to keep a financial stake in lawsuits against the drugmaker Merck
RFK Jr. plans to keep collecting referral fees in lawsuits against the drug company Merck even if confirmed as HHS secretary, according to new filings with the Office of Government Ethics.
www.npr.org
February 24, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Heads up: RFK Jr. has questioned the safety of vaccines - inc Gardasil, the HPV vaccine that can be given as early as age 9. If you’re considering Gardasil for your child, now’s a good time to talk to your doctor. Let’s protect public health and rely on facts, not fear! #HPV #Gardasil #VaccinesWork
Behind the headlines, a deeper transformation is reshaping our government. These shifts redefine power and will impact our communities, trust, and policy debates. Will Americans ultimately challenge these changes to secure our democratic future, or watch our foundations be reengineered?
February 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Behind the headlines, a deeper transformation is reshaping our government. These shifts redefine power and will impact our communities, trust, and policy debates. Will Americans ultimately challenge these changes to secure our democratic future, or watch our foundations be reengineered?