Another Virginian concerned by the rise of authoritarian regimes here and abroad. I seek to repost reputable news and thought pieces on US policy, geo politics, and occasional sarcasm / humor.
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de Santis mobilizes National Guard to pick fruit (Duffel Blog is a Satire website.)
And they rage against socialism?
great example of the straw man fallacy...
Red Envelopes With Cash Are Changing Hands at Adams Campaign Rallies www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/n...
As a gay liberal, I assure you that modifying politically problematic language is not the same as throwing vulnerable people away. If you ignore how your target audience reacts to your message: Then enjoy losing more elections.
What should be done and what wins elections do not always align. When a sizable portion of voters are more concerned about the price of eggs, bacon, and gasoline than pronouns, we need to listen.
Bad news for the VP who frequently replaces his couch.
Come on: Let's leave the denial of historical facts to today's GOP. The creation of the EPA was bipartisan and not coerced. publicintegrity.org/environment/...
Focusing on identity politics -- no matter how well-intentioned -- while Mr. and Mrs. Joe Six Pack are focused on grocery prices is how to lose elections and thus lose our democracy.
This take keeps aging like milk in the sun.
Lavrov’s response 3 times is to insist that Russia has “never, ever targeted civilian sites.” So the apartment buildings and hospitals we see in flames every day and bodies of civilians is all made up apparently. This is who they are - liars and barbarians.
No lies told here.
I support SS but your math ain't mathing. How do you explain the fact that over a typical retiree's lifespan he/she receives more in SS benefits than they and their employers contributed? SS only stays out of deficit as long as more people pay in they get paid...
Today is Ukrainian Independence Day. Слава Україні! Героям слава!
What will it take for America to become outraged? 😠 😡 👿 I suggest Hero Sandwiches.
Exaggerated. There are plenty of examples of beneficial initiatives supported by conservatives and, dare I say, Republicans. For example the EPA was signed into law by Nixon. OSHA also was signed into law by Nixon. TR was instrumental in anti-trust laws and the formation of our national parks...
Yup. #TransRights
Schiff on the investigation into him: "Mortgage is their new weapon to go after their critics ... the common denominator is they will manufacture anything to go after their critics ... it's free rein with the corrupt leadership at the Justice Department."
Irony is lost o MAGAts
youtu.be/jqB22bT2mWQ?...
The Rise of Right-Wing Nihilism www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
Another MAGA pedo arrested!
GOP = Guardians of Pedos www.postandcourier.com/politics/rj-...
Keeping DC's Union Station Safe Again after raiding the Food Hall for the third time since breakfasts.
ICE agent eagerly anticipates having a Subway footlong thrown at him.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxK5...
Zelenskyy Asks Trump to Give Ukraine Same Protection He Gives Pedophiles open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
Who said "you don't hold any cards" more convincingly? Oh and by the way: RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!
Markwayne was definitely scared of crime in DC on January 6, 2021
Armed Trump administration agents wearing masks just showed up outside of Gavin Newsom’s press conference. This is what rising fascism looks like.
US wholesale prices jump 3.3% as Trump tariffs hit economy on.ft.com/4md4otj
I am weary of tired ideas from old men. How many electoral seats could Bernie's policy garner?
Good morning. It’s August 14/2025 and Donald Trump is still a pedophile. Have a nice day.
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now that you mention it.. have you seen this ABC News documentary ? Trump/Russia: Follow the money (1/3) | Four Corners www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwvj...
SMITE!!!
Any guesses as to his political party?
Big Tech’s A.I. Boom Is Reordering the U.S. Power Grid www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/b...
GOP = Guardians of Pedophiles
Is owner of Trump Burger being deported? Biting into claim www.snopes.com/news/2025/08...
Former Jan. 6 defendant who called cops “Nazis” gets DOJ job www.npr.org/2025/08/07/n...
"Snopes could not independently verify Zarnowski's employment with the CIA or his alleged involvement in such an NSA audit. We contacted Zarnowski via Substack to ask for evidence supporting the claims in the article but did not receive a response."
"The most lofty tech companies are very exposed to something going wrong here," he says, noting a "significant correction" could be coming given these high valuations. David Kelly of JPMorgan tells Axios.
