But no thoughts on dishonest networks that lie repeatedly in order to give 97% good publicity?
But no thoughts on dishonest networks that lie repeatedly in order to give 97% good publicity?
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I hope everyone on this platform has taken the step to donate to public radio. Great show today on Public Money about the importance of independent Central Banks and how inflation skyrocketed in countries where CB politicized and changes made due to govt pressure.
Provisional estimate for 2024 drug overdose deaths in US 80,000 a decrease from prior years but still too many. Over 100,000 children per year have been victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking, many are boys. Males are less likely to speak out, but would he believe them?
The members of the press need to work together. Some may have to give up having info published with their byline to share it with someone else to report not at risk for losing access. Can't help but wonder how much spying by the Pentagon on its employees will take place now outside the Pentagon.
Biden should have nominated Preet for AG.
Harris lost the day she said she wouldn't do anything much differently than Biden.
Looking forward to my first newsletter.
Have a great time!
For now insurance companies say they will continue to cover the vaccines. Let's see what they do if DJT and RFK Jr decide to go after them.
Really inspiring speakers. #NoKingsKickoff
Come on, Tampa, and show up October 18th. Contact your local, state, and Federal elected officials and tell them there is no acceptable reason to cancel 2026 elections when DJT tries to do this. #NoKingsKickoff
I bet most people, if they had a job with power to hire and fire, would have long ago fired these Republicans and Senators from both sides of the aisle for routine failure to do their job. Why they continue to vote to reelect them is beyond me. Term limits!!!!!!
Wait, the man who negotiated our withdrawal from Afghanistan now wants us to go back? At some point countries are going to start declaring US as a terrorist country.
Not sure why Bluesky moderator marked this as rude
For Senator Kennedy to say Monarez has to prove RFK accusations are untrue when RFK lied during his confirmation hearing about his plans for vaccines and vaccine panel is ludicrous.
As he outright says his supporters are stupid he will only make them support him more.
It absolutely is an American problem for members of all parties, but MSM needs to remind people that it is Republicans spouting language likely to incite more violence and that most of the political violence in recent years has been committed by the far right. Words matter.
SCOTUS has no interest in supporting the checks and balances per the Constitution as that would put checks and balances on themselves. A weak Congress is to their ideological benefit.
All you have to do is go back to Trump's run for office for first term when he started calling various groups enemies of the people to when this type of rhetoric began to escalate. The vast majority of this type of violence has been perpetrated by right wing.
Interesting that they don't also decry political violence of any kind.
Well I think the shooter of Evergreen HS kids is still out there,too. Maybe some of those FBI agents that have been pulled away from investigating domestic terrorism to go after immigrants should be allowed to go back to something of much more importance to Americans.
Anybody who continues to think either Putin or Netanyahu will ever agree to a cease fire or peace deal is naive. They both aim for total surrender only.
Congress gave too much power to POTUS after 911 and has repeatedly failed to take it back.
And every Republican out there decrying political violence to the media needs to be confronted about Jan. 6th
So when is Trump sending the National Guard?
With the exception of the liberal Justices the Supreme Court is acting in their own best interest which is to weaken the legislative branch as they are the ones that can impeach them as well as the ones who can pass legislation to change the number of Justices.
Yeah, Trump regime hasn't really shown they're very good at correctly identifying members of gangs. Does anyone even know the identities of the people they just murdered?
For all veterans and active military, this is what Trump thinks about your patriotism and sacrifices you've made for this country. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Kamala Harris lost the election the minute she said she wouldn't do anything much different than Biden. I'll still vote Democrat but very reluctantly if they can't stand up for Palestine and push to get Netanyahu out.
Trump incorrectly complained about people accused of murder being released on bail. The ONLY question anyone should be asking him is that if he is so concerned about accused murderers being released then why did he release a man returned to US from Venezuela who was convicted of triple murder.
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I've heard great things about the facility, but people need to know TGH is one of many hospitals with ties to Palantir for AI. How protected is that health info?
The courts need to recommend or refer for disbarment review any federal prosecutor who brings charges without credible evidence.
Well if he doesn't think the data supports high crime in red states maybe he should have his DOJ investigate to see if they've fudged the statistics.
Trump can say he didn't know anything about the raid on Bolton, but the truth of the matter is that his administration is well aware of who Trump considers to be an enemy and he has clearly given the okay, of not outright expectation, to go after them. None of this would occur without Trump.
Where is he getting the money for this?
A good reason for regulation requiring data centers to use closed loop cooling systems only.
I worked at a hospital and interacted with a radiology tech who turned out to be a serial killer, Bobby Joe Long. I never saw him murder anybody, but he was still a murderer.
Texas under Abbott and Florida under Desantis have repeatedly shown their disdain and hatred for people of color. I think these are also the only two states that have passed laws prohibiting local governments from mandating water breaks for outdoor workers.
I have read in more than one publication that Epstein and Maxwell's illegal activities were an open secret in certain social circles, members of which are likely named in the trove of investigation documents. Shameful that none have spoken out and for this they deserve to have names revealed.
I hope John Roberts goes to bed every night knowing that his legacy will be the destruction of American democracy. Alito, Thomas and Gorsuch clearly don't give a shit.
That's because a lot of people aren't the target of the overt racism that keeps these manufacturing plants out of their back yard.
He'll do anything for the Nobel Peace Prize.
So worried about crime but not so worried as to strengthen gun control.
In addition, for anyone to believe she's an innocent victim they'd have to then believe the multiple real victims are lying. Yet, it's Maxwell who is already known to have perjured herself. Bondi's DOJ needs a new name because there is no justice here.
Epstein was given a sweetheart deal that included immunity for his co-conspirators. At the same time Maxwell claims innocence, she's appealing to SCOTUS stating she should not have been charged based on Epstein's deal. Wouldn't that mean she's a co-conspirator?
Under Trump the waste, fraud and abuse is in plain sight.
His mental status continues to deteriorate. It's crazy enough when you listen to his rambling, but when you actually read a transcript it's even more obvious.
Okay, RFK Jr, let's MAHA. www.wfla.com/news/raw-mil...
This article says it all.
Emil Bove should be next.
Is he flip flopping or has his mental state deteriorated to the point where he doesn't remember what he's said or he's been told from one day to the next?
People need to realize these tariffs are just another way to pay for the tax cuts for the wealthy.
I hope any readers from our longstanding allies and trade partners will continue to support their leaders when they don't cave to Trump.
I used to think of Teapot Dome in regards to our government and corruption. Now it only takes one word - Trump. He will definitely go down in history but not like he thinks he should.
What about the victims of abuse and trafficking who are convicted after killing their abusers? Maybe DOJ should go help some real victims who are repeatedly failed by the system that continues to favor abusers over the abused.
Not just energy but water.
As long as there is demand there will be supply. Just imagine if US had spent the same amount of money combatting the reasons people turn to drugs as they've spent on the so called war on drugs.
I don't think we'll ever truly know how all of these losses will affect the crime rate in this country, and sadly too many won't care unless it affects them directly. Fraud will not be investigated and terrorists won't be identified and stopped just to think of two.
Any Democrats running for office in 2026 best be prepared to have a new answer to how they plan to deal with Israel under Netanyahu.
I just don't know how these people sleep at night.
Whether there is clear evidence he was hanging with Epstein when crimes committed or committed crimes himself it's hard for me to believe he wasn't at least aware of the crimes and did nothing. That should be a crime itself for anyone to which that applies. Probably why we'll never know.
Every time Trump denies previous actions or encounters regarding his friendship with Epstein don't forget that he can't even seem to remember that he appointed Powell to the Federal Reserve in his first term.
Yeah probably not the best time to leave the country. Can't help but wonder if he'll be denied re-entry.
We waited too long to regulate social media. We're on track to be too late again with AI.
I'm not a religious person, but I love hearing this man speak. I learn something new everytime.
Once you're pardoned you can't claim the 5th so no way would this happen.
There very well may be Dems on the list, but the fact they're now lying and not releasing it means they're more worried about Republicans on the list. Guess who?
Even if he's telling the truth, which I doubt, let's see how long those workers last. Also there are 400,000 or so vacant manufacturing jobs because there are no skilled American workers. It seems to me gutting Dept of Ed not great idea.
Says the man who made up an expert source for his bonkers tariff beliefs.
Let's hope the Medicaid coverage for terminally ill isn't affected. hospicenews.com/2025/05/29/m...
I think many people don't realize that Medicaid provides coverage for the terminally ill. hospicenews.com/2025/05/29/m...
At a time when Trump is demanding other countries put up more money for international defense, it doesn't make a lot of sense to take steps potentially damaging to their economy only making it more difficult for them to do so.
I wouldn't be surprised if they end up counting all the rehires as new jobs.
This is sadly reminiscent of Western North Carolina last year. Warnings did go out but people didn't think it would be that bad. This is an area known for flash flooding. It's tragic what happened but I don't think NWS can be blamed.
Man the military industrial complex around the world must be genuflecting at the knee to Trump.
Profit should not be the motive behind healthcare any more than it should be the driving force behind our government.
Make no mistake. Any successful terrorist attacks on the US at home or abroad will be the direct responsibility of Trump and his appointed sycophants. Remember Mr Feinberg and those pushed out like him when this happens.
Where was he in the first 1-2 days after the disasters in Arkansas and Tennessee just to mention two? How dare people like Noemi and John Cornyn stand in Texas and praise Trump when he is cutting FEMAs ability to help ALL states.
Since many of these cuts don't happen until after the midterms I hope you have something else in your pocket to convince the 2/3 of Americans who didn't bother to make an effort to learn about the bill how much harm is being done by Republicans.
I would ask those who have the ability to reach large numbers of people remember the fable about the boy who cried wolf. Many of the cuts won't take place until after the midterms,so if you simply say "you're going to lose your healthcare", they may not believe you when it doesn't happen right away.
Forget the alligators and pythons. Worry about the mosquitos, many of which carry dangerous viruses. Are they even going to provide medical care to those who fall ill? Inhumane conditions!
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They aren't conservative hardliners if they're willing to give any cost savings over to people who don't need it. Now, if they wanted to use any savings to pay down the debt that would be a different story, though I certainly don't agree with the cuts.
There are currently nearly 400,000 unfilled manufacturing jobs, often due to Americans no longer having the skills. By 2030 expected to be over 2mil. Yet, companies like Apple have spent billions providing training in China. Maybe we shouldn't gut Dept of Ed. Who's going to fill these new jobs?
While I may have a personal opinion, I honestly can't say what verdict I would have given since I didn't hear all evidence presented. However, I did hear an interesting interview that maybe having a prosecution team of 7 white women 8 men and 7 people of color wasn't best tactic.
This is often about supply and demand. There are big oil producing countries like Saudi Arabia who are benefitting from Trump in office. They can help keep the cost down by increasing supply.
And I think tech industries are one of the worst for hiring foreigners on visas (I forget which one) claiming there aren't American candidates. I call BS on that one.
Yes her job is to represent her constituents. That doesn't negate the fact that sometimes you have to vote to protect the entire country.
Tax cuts for the rich made permanent. Tax benefits for the rest temporary, expire at end of Trump's term. Medicaid cuts not all immediate which will lead many fools to think they don't have to worry.
I can only think that these Republicans have some reason to believe they no longer have to worry about elections. While these three issues are horrible for the majority of Americans, they aren't the issues posing a threat to our democracy.
Has anyone posited when they think the entire country will begin to see the economic impact of this?
I realize the final goal is to eliminate Medicaid. However, there are many MAGA supporters on Medicaid who may simply continue to believe Trump's lies when he says he's not going to touch Medicaid. They are also not likely to do a little more research on their own. They need the details.
I'm not saying she should work. I'm saying there are probably many on Medicaid who are already working who don't think the changes will apply to them. People need more info than just millions are going to lose coverage as too many won't care if it doesn't apply to them, sadly.
I think rather than just repeatedly saying how many people are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage you also need to explain how. Many people will agree that people should be working to qualify, even those on Medicaid. I don't think they understand the changes coming. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Aside from the fact that the treatment of these immigrants is inhumane, even if you think as "criminals" they deserve it, the fact of the matter is Trump is making no effort to determine they are criminals (due process) and law enforcement doesn't always get it right. CENTRAL PARK 5!
I'm sorry but I will never accept that there is a legitimate reason why both Republican and Democratic leaders have been unwilling to tell Netanyahu to make the deal or lose all US aid. And, being concerned about getting reelected is not a legitimate reason to NOT do the right thing.
I certainly don't agree with how the Republican majority handles many issues such as this one. However, when the Dems get the majority back they need to stay off their high horse and pay it back with the same tactics. I love Michelle O, but we need to be prepared to go low, too, sometimes.
We need more Maxwells, Jasmines and AOCs, and I'm not sure the current DNC will help produce them. People may not have always agreed with David Hogg or how he went about things, but I think we had a better chance with him involved.