Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s not too hard. He’s not appearing on public or interacting with the media, and the posts I’ve seen from his account in the last few days were not written by Trump.
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It’s not too hard. He’s not appearing on public or interacting with the media, and the posts I’ve seen from his account in the last few days were not written by Trump.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
I can’t help but worry that the stress of not knowing if he’s in the Epstein files is having an impact on Trump. Mike Johnson - save Trump - release the Epstein files so he can be cleared and stop worrying!
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
They’d need to craft and then stage some heroic demise. Problem is they suck at fabricating believable lies.
captainwest.bsky.social (@captainwest.bsky.social) reposted
A heroic and legal stand for the D.A. for the City of Philadelphia. A Blue city in a "Red" state.Basically saying that if ICEor any Federal Agents, or National Guard,try to illegally kidnap citizens, those agents or guardsmen will be arrested by local police. Nothing the First Felon can do. Love it!
Carter P. Hayes (@allchronology.com) reposted
Dead, alive, or hiding — doesn’t matter. Release the Epstein files.
Melanie D’Arrigo (@darrigomelanie.bsky.social) reposted
Don’t let the cover up of Trump’s deteriorating health distract you from Trump’s coverup of him being in the Epstein files.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
So $8 trillion dollars revenue from company profits and consumer pockets into government coffers. I guess we can all afford to pay more taxes.
JoGo (@akjakalope.bsky.social) reposted
I know two things about Rudy Giuliani: 1) IDGAF what happened to him or what kind of shape he’s in but whatever did happen; 2) it sure as shit didn’t go down like that.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
So what I’ve seen so far, Rudy stopped to help a domestic abuse victim and some time after that, his car got rammed from behind at high speed. OK. I have no further questions.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
I don’t wish Trump ill at all. If he had a stroke or sudden neurological breakdown, I hope he lives a long time after they release the Epstein files. Fortunately, he has his loving wife and devoted children to look after him, feed him, clean him, and take him for long walks to see his adoring public
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
If you want help, we can send you well-trained National Guardeners from 6 states, once they’re done mulching and picking up trash in DC from the long weekend.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, Biden’s alive and well. But, yeah, elect Trump because Biden’s old.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
I’d like to hear from the residents of LA.
eugaynio (@gaychel.bsky.social) reposted
The proof of life picture that the White House released of the orange shit stain at the golf course is from 2019. He gone.
Brent Toderian (@brenttoderian.bsky.social) reposted
Make no mistake, everything that’s happening in the United States is being significantly enabled by the right wing oligarch capture of media. Every other country needs to do everything possible to keep that from happening where they are. Including protecting the CBC from Poilievre here in Canada.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Where’s Jon Gruden this weekend?
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Pritzker: "National Guard troops, any kind of troops, on the streets of American city don't belong unless there is an insurrection, unless there is truly an emergency. There is not."
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare. Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed. Getting big money out of politics. Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages. If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
Maple Mama (@maplemama20.bsky.social) reposted
@jollygoodginger.bsky.social is in DC with other vets right now standing up for democracy. He's playing General Milleys speech on repeat for them today 💜 #LoveTheVets!
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
That’s the telling data point. Show me all the pictures you want, but seeing the big douche on camera talking to reporters or a video of him slicing a ball into the woods is what will show me.
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
“ILLEGALS” MY ASS! Green card holder Rami Othmane speaks out after being snatched off the street by ICE while driving to the grocery store. He’s a documented immigrant and the husband of Dr Wafaa Alrashid, chief of staff at a local hospital. He was locked in detention for 13 days.
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Pritzker: "No one in the administration -- the president or anybody under him -- has called anyone in my administration or me. It's clear that in secret they're are planning this invasion with US troops."
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
Exactly. Someone as narcissistic as Trump not finding a camera to see himself on TV for more than a day indicates something serious.
Carter P. Hayes (@allchronology.com) reposted
Dead, alive, hiding — doesn’t matter. Release the Epstein files.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
This looks exactly like I imagine a presidential briefing document for Trump to look like!
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
Even if Trump died 3 days ago yet walks today, I still want to see the Epstein files.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
Tonight’s powerball jackpot is over $1 BILLION. Winning that is not the fantasy most people are talking about today. Has Trump emerged alive yet?
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
Trump should release the Epstein files to distract from his rumored demise.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
They may be busy crafting its narrative. Maybe getting ready to slam Air Force One into Mt Rushmore or a tragic tailspin into the Gulf of Trump (formerly the Gulf of America, always the Gulf of Mexico).
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
I was thinking exactly the same thing. Screw photos, is there video of Trump actually swinging a club?
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
That still won’t distract me. Dead or not, release the Epstein files!
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...
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
A lot of concerns about Trump’s health would be alleviate by simply releasing the Epstein files.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump should distract from this by releasing the Epstein files.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Of course something is wrong with the president. But he’s more of a threat to the US in good health. Changing the front man would give a better understanding of who’s driving.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
This should go without legislation, but all states and cities likely to be targeted by ICE should immediately put these statutes in place.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
I love how the media talks about “concern” over Trump’s health. I note his odd leg swing, the covered patches on his hands, his ever more deranged speech, the ever-deepening contrast between his actual skin tone and his makeup, his absence from cameras, and I’ll tell you I’m not concerned at all.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump’s looked like shit when not in makeup and wardrobe for years. It does seem like recently that hair and makeup and stuffing lardass into body-shaping garments is not faring well.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
Trump not being seen in 4 days is certainly interesting. A malignant narcissist with delusions of grandeur and claiming god-like power wants to be seen. It could simply be a retraining, re-evaluation of his hold on policies, or plastic surgery as any serious health issues. But out of camera shot?
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Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Looks like mass deportations is working!! Jobs for Americans!
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
“They’re really trying to fit data to a foregone conclusion”, Daskalakis said (about Kennedy and his new set of vaccine advisors). That’s religion, not science. Religion starts with truth and seeks evidence. Science starts with evidence and seeks truth. Trump is turning CDC into a religious org.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m sorry did he say “crown” or “clown”?
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
The American People: Secretary Kennedy has been a clown jewel of this administration.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
When the federal government decides to not work in the interests of the people, I’m glad to see our region’s state leaders stepping up.
Larry Hochman (@larryhochman.bsky.social) reposted
EPSTEIN Epstein Epstein Epstein CDC and FBI hollowed out of experienced servants to make way for pliant toadies. Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein January 6 Traitor Ashli Babbit receiving military honors. Epstein Epstein Epstein EPSTEIN
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
If it’s mental health and not the guns, then I guess we’re just crazy as fuck compared to the rest of the world. Of course, we did elect Trump and we have RFK Jr looking after our health. I think Moses might have a point - we are mentally unwell. And people this crazy shouldn’t have guns. Or nukes.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
Not by a long shot.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Each hire needs to make Trump look smart and strong by comparison. That’s not a high ceiling.
Jennifer (@princessjennifer.bsky.social) reposted
Are we no longer talking about the EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? EPSTEIN FILES? Are we?
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
All he’s missing is a mask and an ICE vest.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Does that count as mortgage fraud?
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Some dogs can detect cancer in a doctor’s office. RFK Jr can detect mitochondrial disease in an airport. Why the hate?
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
That sounds great. Is he going to stage an assassination attempt for this one, too?
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
We still have the war on Christmas to look forward to!
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
The power of prayer is not in preventing the next school shooting. The power of prayer is in shifting accountability to God, burying your head in the sand, washing your hands of responsibility, and moving on quickly. Thoughts and prayers are quite powerful that way.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
Everybody remembers where they were when they heard Taylor and Travis got engaged.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Can we get a political speechwriter take a crack at crafting Trump’s comments into memorable presidential oratory? Or maybe leave the content as is, but deliver the remarks in the vein of JFK’s Moonshot, FDR’s Date of Infamy, Churchill’s Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat or MLK’s I Have a Dream
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
At this point, is offering thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting really any different than saying “God bless you” after a sneeze?
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
“Thoughts and prayers” are incredibly effective and their true power should never be discounted! With that one simple phrase you say - I acknowledge this tragedy - I won’t do anything to prevent future tragedies - your loss is acceptable; it’s god’s will, not mine - it’s behind us - let’s move on.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
With the upheaval at CDC, it’s important to remember that Trump is a pedophile and all over the Epstein files.
Charlotte Clymer (@charlotteclymer.bsky.social) reposted
Ashli Babbitt was a grown ass adult who chose to break into an unauthorized area during an insurrection against the repeated warnings of law enforcement. She ignored those warnings and got killed through no one's fault but her own. She was a traitor. She doesn't deserve full military honors.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
At some point, the head of CDC will be a traveling preacher that performs faith healings throughout the Bible Belt.
Anthony Michael Kreis (@anthonymkreis.bsky.social) reposted
We are in very dark times. It’ll take an entire political/social movement, an overwhelming rebuke at the polls, and a new vision of governance to unstick this country from whatever this collapse is.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
That post aged really well.
Adam Kinzinger (@adamkinzinger.substack.com) reposted
Ashley Babbit dishonored her service by committing insurrection against her country. While her death is absolutely tragic and I wish it hadn’t happened, the Air Force giving her honors is in itself a dishonor.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
At least the National Guard is doing something useful
Your Internet Friend Tom Tomorrow (@tomtomorrow.bsky.social) reposted
So the sandwich guy ... beat the wrap
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Which state are these guys from? They are in DC, putting jobs, family, life on hold until the deployment ends. Next up - picking up plastic bottles, wrappers and goose shit from the Chicago lake front. They’ll LOVE doing that in January! It’s just like the gulf coast of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Now that Trump declares openly that he can do anything he wants to do, is there any reason for Congress to come back?
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
So, Trump can do anything he wants to do? Like, release the Epstein files?
Larry Hochman (@larryhochman.bsky.social) reposted
EPSTEIN Epstein Epstein Epstein Government buying stake in private companies: socialism Epstein Epstein Epstein President having stakes in those companies: corruption Epstein Epstein Epstein Worrying about Cracker Barrel logo instead of governing Epstein Epstein Epstein EPSTEIN
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
And there goes your Constitution, folks! The Constitution provides the framework by which people and states are protected from a tyrannical federal government. As Trump declares absolute power, nobody else has any power or rights, except what the President grants to them? Hello, Congress? SCOTUS?
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
This is a reminder that many people being arrested have committed no crime. Many are US citizens. There are no warrants, there is no due process. This should piss off every red blooded American. Not fear, not intimidation, not apathy. Anger.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Reminder that many people being arrested have committed no crime.
Steve Mullis (@stevemullis.net) reposted
The scariest thing about this @vermontgmg.bsky.social post is how sober and un-hyperbolic it is. All points of fact are supported with links to reporting. No claims are exaggerated or twisted to meet his thesis. He just lays out where we are and what this country looks like right now.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
And they deliver this shit with a straight face. Comedy gold.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
If we’re going to plaster the 10 commandments in our public places, let’s bring back biblical punishments. Won’t be long before Christians in large numbers have been stoned to death - adultery, coveting, holy sabbath, one god, stealing, graven images….
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump uses “hoax” as a catch-all to avoid and dismiss questions. What should be happening is when Trump claims “hoax” media should be drilling for details to “help him expose the lies”.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social)
Whenever you hear “hoax”, ask more questions. - how does it work? - who is involved? - why would they do that? - etc, etc. Hoaxes are lies and lies can’t stand up to questioning. At some point, usually quickly, a hoax unravels. Ask the hoax declarer to shed light to expose the lie.
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Political parties have control over the terms of primary elections. The DNC has the power to ban Super PAC spending. If Democrats really want to become the party of working people and fight the forces that brought us Trump, they must disavow Big Money.
Alvaro M. Bedoya (@bedoyausa.bsky.social) reposted
Dear journalists: The President has not fired Lisa Cook. The President is *trying* to illegally fire her. Your words shape people’s reality. Please be accurate in your reporting.
Billy Hanlon (@bhanlon15.bsky.social) reposted
Healio: 'Lyme arthritis as post-acute infectious sequela: It’s real and it’s growing' 'We need research — lots of it — on PTLDS and all post-acute infectious syndromes (PAIS)...' www.healio.com/news/rheumat...
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump won’t go to Chicago. The messaging needs to go to the governors who are pimping out their National Guard and to the Guardsmen themselves. “You are not needed here. You are not wanted here. You will not be welcome here. You will be viewed as tools of authoritarian occupation. Stay home.”
Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: VETERAN'S BEGIN A SIT-IN IN WASHINGTON DC AND WON'T STOP UNTIL THE MILITARY LEAVES TOWN
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Did Trump get in any tussles arresting violent gang members when he went out on patrol last week?
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
But Trump’s physician says he’s perfectly fine. I mean, that’s got to mean nothing.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s almost as if the ownership of the various large mainstream media outlets is not opposed to an oligarchic authoritarian regime.
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Walz says Harris "would have been a fantastic president... we wouldn't wake up every day to a bunch of shit on TV. We would wake up to an adult w/ compassion & dignity doing the work, not a manchild crying about whatever is wrong with him. May his fat ankles find something today. Petty as hell."
Adam Kinzinger (@adamkinzinger.substack.com) reposted
The Second Amendment wasn’t written for executive orders and barbed wire around the Capitol—it was written to ensure a well-regulated militia that answers to the people and their states. Today, that balance is being pulled apart. My latest: adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/who-really...
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
I know they’re touting crime as a pretext and the pundits are dutifully playing their roles to sell it, but I find it hard to believe that anyone TRULY believes it. It’s almost as absurd as Trump saying the Epstein files shouldn’t be released because “innocent” participants might be defamed.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
The nice thing about painting the wall black is that it will form an excellent base for graffiti artists. I for on am looking forward to their creations.
Ben Franklin’s ghost (@ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social) reply parent
Is there anyone who ever truly believed the militarization of DC was about (stopping) crime?