Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Sorry, Steven, but Trump and truth are mutually exclusive.
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Sorry, Steven, but Trump and truth are mutually exclusive.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
It's either he won another one-person golf tournament with another course record or he is invading another US city. Or both.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
A) If it were up to local govt to solve gun violence, watch him cry if a city or state wants to ban guns. B) The money was that cut was for trying to reduce gun violence in Minnesota. Should Minnesota raise taxes to replace it? Watch him cry over that, too. C) Why does CNN give that fool a platform?
Mark Hertling (@markhertling.bsky.social) reposted
“…I am infuriated that the Air Force plans to grant military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt. She did not die defending the Constitution. She died trying to overturn it.” My latest in @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/honoring-a...
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
She and Lisa Murkowski are nothing more than political theater. They should always be ignored.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Wish I would have thought of that!
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
How crazy is it that someone who tries to enter a clearly barricaded entry through a deliberately broken window gets shot and then honored? Disgusting. Ashli Babbitt is the opposite of a hero.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
In addition to the current trauma these children are facing, think about how hard it will be for them - and the adults - to return to school at the scene of the crime. I feel for the Annunciation people.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
I live in the Twin Cities. While Frey was impassioned and impressive yesterday, he is not ready to be elevated in Dem ranks. He needs to do more than just a good speech; he needs tangible action. Maybe someday but not today.
PapaJ (@michiganpapa.bsky.social) reposted
"Don't just teach your children to read. Teach them to question what they read. Teach them to question everything." George Carlin
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
As well as the people who voted for him.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
The profit motive has killed responsible media.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
I can picture some scumbag child sex traffickers, in a real prison where they belong, suing the DOJ over harsh treatment, complaining that they should also be in a minimum security prison for the save exact crime.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
I predict all kinds of conspiracy theories.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
I have already been impacted by situation albeit a minor issue for me. Bought something from a vendor in the Netherlands and was told they can't ship to the US at this time.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
I ordered an item from the Netherlands. I was told they and other European countries cannot mail packages to the US right now because no one knows what the USA plans are to implement for import regulations on incoming packages.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
If the DOJ stands by Maxwell, it should have no objections to releasing the files.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
And here I had a typo! It should have been "later on in life when..." Dock my grade, professor!
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
If you assign students to write essays, tell them that grammar and spelling counts and hold them to it. This will help them later on in when they are in the workforce. I was a good writer compared to many colleagues. It helped me stand out. Good luck!
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
How soon before he joins the Twins?
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
On page 1 (and a lot of other pages, too).
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you!
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Just a misspelling. The correct spelling is, "I'm a criminal and an idiot who is destroying the greatest country on earth."
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
Who could have predicted Trump's Canadian insults would have blowback? www.msn.com/en-us/travel...
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
Hard to argue with this.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
I can’t argue with this.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Imagine how Fox would have reacted if Obama or Biden did the same thing.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
I live in a blue state so there is no need to write my senators and congressperson. What actions can I take?
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
I can't see MAGAnuts ever leaving Trump. That would require critical thinking, something they are not capable of doing. They are in too far to be reached through logic, morals and decency.
John W Dean (@johnwdean.bsky.social) reposted
The mainstream media is way too silent on Trump‘s enablers, his staff that is cooking up all these weird and radical schemes. For Pete’s sake, Trump doesn’t even know what he might be doing, let alone how to execute these absurd authoritarian ploys. EXPOSE THEM. Some are soluble in sunlight. :-)
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
If there is any crime in DC, we should all blame Trump since he's in command.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
Hard to argue with this.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
How bad is the Israel/Gaza situation? Trump is the good guy.
Scott Smith (@canaansdad1987.bsky.social) reposted
Please listen to another amazing representative from Texas. When threats come from the White House and governors mansion, we know that they are doing what is right. We must all vote accordingly. #USDemocracy
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
An excellent summary.
Harlow’s Musings (@harlowsmusings.bsky.social) reposted
They’re literallyproducing hilarious material so you spend a whole night laughing about it. Also it’s all factual.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
This is wonderful. And 100% true.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Spycatcher by Peter Wright
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
JD Vance, WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles & 3 of our top LE leaders (Pam Bondi, Todd Blanche & Kash Patel), were scheduled to meet to coordinate the admin's Epstein strategy. They are supposed to enforce the laws, not protect a potential pedophile. Let this sink in - this is how far we has fallen.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Define "concerning." What that word means to a normal person may have a different meaning to Maxwell.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
I don't like any state redistricting in the middle of a decade. But I am glad to finally see some fighting back by Democrats. My party has pushovers for far too long.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
It's all political theater. Murkowski, too.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes. I have seen some MAGA posts by people I know & they ignore facts when they are presented to them. I posted in FB about Texas' redistricting and how wrong it is with an article backing it up. Was told Dems do it too & are evil. Asked for data, got none. Automatic thoughtless nonsense response.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Serious question: What, if anything, can be done with the people who have been brainwashed by Trump/Fox News, etc.? These people react emotionally and will defend Trump no matter what; it's a Pavlonian response.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
It's about time the Democrats grew a spine.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Uff da!
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
Hard to argue.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
If Trump sees this, he'll fire all these people.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
What a GREAT idea for the Democrats to do!
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
If Dumb Donny sees the picture, he’d like it.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
A prosecutor pointed at a defendant. The people in the courtroom must have been traumatized.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
If she accepts a pardon, she loses her 5th amend. rights and would have to testify, if called to do so.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
She might have more credibility than the DOJ. The bar is set so low it's on the ground.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
GOP - standing up to pedophiles since... oh, never mind.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe but a pardon will not help Trump. It will only make it worse. Bad PR for starters. If he is in the Epstein files the way people think he is, there is already plenty of evidence. Also, Maxwell will have no 5th amendment protection (if she stays in the US). She'll have to testify in any trial.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
So do I.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
They can also run as the anti-pedophile party.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
I held an elevator door at a parking ramp for hockey Hall of Famer Jean Ratelle & then we talked as we went to the arena. Very nice man. He was past his playing days and was a scout at the time.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
If Trump was NOT on the Epstein list, you better believe it would have been released a long time ago.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm not one to defend Murdoch but it will be funny if he posts a message saying that he looks forward to deposing Trump.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
I was lucky enough to attend a Colbert show about 10 years ago. The word that best described him to me is "gracious." During breaks, he was in command but always kind to whomever he was talking to. I was impressed with his character.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Bernie Sanders hurts the Democratic party far more than he helps. Some of his supporters stayed home on election day. If they showed up, Hillary Clinton would have won in 2016 and Kamala Harris in 2024. Trump would be back on reality TV. The country and the world would be in far better shape.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
It's a fair question.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
I still need to learn more about him but JB Pritzker is looking like presidential material to me.
Eric (@eric36575.bsky.social) reposted
I'm reading a lot of posts saying things like "I'm not political", or "I'm not interested in politics". You may not be interested in politics, but, trust me, politics is interested in YOU. We can't avoid politics, and the sooner everyone realizes that, the better off we'll be.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
G - Good O - On P - Pedophiles
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm not a doctor but I think these mean he is a criminal and an idiot.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
An interesting article that is worth your time to read.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
MAGA can read?
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
What happened to this case? It's shocking and horrible.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
So I guess fraud is OK as long as it serves Trump.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Somehow the MAGA fools will find a way to blame Joe Biden.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
He led so many to their deaths during COVID. But the GOP no longer believes in science and facts so they didn't care.
C. Robert Cargill (@crobertcargill.bsky.social) reposted
Don't be afraid to be you on the page. The barest you, the most naked, exposed, and self-deprecating. Write like your parents will never read it. That's the person readers are dying to get to know. Deep down in those depths is where you will find that elusive "voice" for your stories.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Yet they somehow know Bill Clinton is on it and he killed Epstein.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
This is true. Listen to yourself.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
If an American illegally goes into another country, is the US invading it?
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
I would do small claims court as a last resort. Even if you win, there is still the matter of collecting. It is easy to call the credit card company and protest the charges. Same with a consumer complaint with your state's AG. Any documentation you have will help. These are also quicker.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
No way he wrote that himself.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Protest the charges with your credit card company. You may also file a complaint with your state's Attorney General office. I had to do it once and it was fast and easy, all online.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
Something to think about.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
The children are too young to vote for him or buy his merchandise so he doesn't care.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
I have been reading posts for years about how unpopular concepts, bills, executive orders, etc. are with the American people. While true, we need to remember that Trump and MAGA simply do not care. Put all your energy into the '26 midterms. Democrats need to win or else it's game over for the US.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
My brother lives in France. He told me the French govt is bringing in the academics who are losing their funding at US universities. The loss of this brain power will hurt the US for decades if not centuries to come.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Not true. These unpatriotic, bigoted sadists don't care where you were born. All they care about is whether or not you agree with them.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Disgusting and dishonest, if true. (Shocking, I know.) Could you please cite your source? Where is it in the big, ugly bill? Thanking you in advance.
Luca (@lucagalletti.bsky.social) reposted
They booed him and now it’s happening.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
If the big beautiful bill was so good, it would have passed by now. Prediction: GOP cowardice will be on display once again as they are too scared of Trump to say no to him.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes! Also happy to see Paulinho da Costa get one, too. Incredible musician who played on hundreds if not thousands of albums.
Sarah Longwell (@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social) reposted
I’ve been thinking a lot about Murkowski’s vote. It contains, in one action, so much that defines our pathetic political moment: Selfishness: I’m taking care of me and mine, the rest of you can pound sand; Lack of accountability: I know the bill is bad, hopefully someone else will fix it;
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
This is a perfect response.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social) reply parent
Give it 2 weeks.
Al Strauss (@alstrauss.bsky.social)
We now have Alligator Alcatraz. Some have called it a concentration camp. How long before someone in the Trump administration looks for a final solution? (That would be beyond terrible, of course.) We're a lot closer to Nazi Germany than most people realize.