I read, I write, I vote. Republican decisions are based on their belief that the purpose of government is NOT to help people---it is to CONTROL people. #RejectRepublicans #AppeasersStink #CollaborationistsStink #StopNormalizing #PrivatizationTAX
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The way that housing co-ops work in Switzerland may seem foreign to many. But the central idea is simple: What if homeownership had no profit motive and no capital gains? Advocates say their model could reshape how the world thinks about affordable housing. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/r...
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One thing that's particularly maddening about what's happening today—beyond that it's happening—is that when people talk about how we are moving toward authoritarianism, toward fascism, by a collection of narcissistic sociopaths, many Americans' eyes glaze over.
By the way, Google Lens identifies the original photo as being of Steve Coogan playing his character "Alan Partridge."
I wouldn't bet against the likelihood that Trump DID spend much of the week at Walter Reed. (My guess: a port installation, to head off the bruised hands that come with daily infusions in those veins.)
Fair question:
If (as I think likely) Trump had a port installed, so that his needed daily infusions won't go on bruising his hands, they should admit it. Because the speculations are MUCH worse. (Psychotic break; major heart surgery, etc.) But they won't want to admit that he needs daily infusions, of course.
Yes, "Most mass shootings are carried out by cisgender men"--- but from now on, the right will refer ONLY to the Minneapolis church shooting when they 'give examples.' They're fine with lying.
If that photo had been released in 2016 or before last year's election, Don never would have gotten in.
Maybe not this. But I bet they DO start showing us photos from a decade ago (when DJT's deterioration was less obvious)...
I wouldn't put it past Donald's White House to start showing us picks from a decade back (though going back 30 years, in black-and-white yet, is unlikely). Donald almost certainly was in the hospital to have a port installed so his needed daily infusions won't result in bruised hands, by the way.
Arsonist complaining that the fire he set is too hot....
States CAN counter the anti-life #TrumpRegime:
Sounds like something that the anti-science, anti-environment current US rulers will want to stamp out ASAP. (There are many 'hope-giving' elements of our natural environment--all we need is the will to identify and use them.)
There's a LOT of competition, currently, for Shadiest Republican----but Rudy Giuliani is definitely a strong contender for the win.
Donald despises our military (including National Guard).
Donald despises our military, including the National Guard. Here's one way he's showing his contempt for them:
Correct. Wanting US military off our streets is NOT the same thing as wanting crime to run rampant---no matter how many RWers pretend it is. Trump is cutting funds for the regular police and anti-crime programs. He has no interest in reducing crime. He just wants to be Dictator and rule by force.
Massive personal insecurities.
Yes, this. Don't just shut down Fox News--that makes us as dictatorial as the Trumpites. Do it via legal means (fines, lawsuits, etc.)
(And of course the kicker here is that Stuart Stevens is a life-long conservative.)
MAGA folks ARE getting the racism they crave (all the ICE activity, etc.) They consider that worth all the losses they are taking now and will take, financially and with the end of the social safety net.
ICE is recruiting "any and all" who are willing to do violence in the name of white-supremacy. They are certainly NOT seeking Critical Thinking Skills.
Media choose to compare two entirely different things: Obama deportations - mostly recent arrivals; and Trump deportations - interior enforcement. This incentivizes a focus on in-process cases of known individuals - low-hanging fruit - just to make the numbers look better for the media.
Demonstrating that MAGA = racism, I think.
This firefighter arrived in the US at age 4, has been here for 19 years, was on track to legal status, and was on a crew trying to contain a major blaze (in Washington state, vs Oregon, fwiw.) h/t @joshuajfriedman.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"Trump fans much angrier about housing assistance when they see an image of a black man In contrast, Clinton supporters unmoved by racial cues" "They got working whites to hate the people that want them to have more pay, clean air, water, healthcare and power to fight back against big banks & corps
This is some useful evidence of what MAGA is really all about.
MAGA = Racism It truly is as simple as that.
It's not about flags, it's not about Asylum Seekers. It's about racism. It's about getting a large bunch of idiots so riled up about it that they will vote only for the person pushing it. Hitler did it, Mussolini did it. We have been here before.
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So Republican Ken Paxton has clearly done what Donald is accusing some non-Republicans of doing. Any bets on when Paxton will be investigated for this??????
Gosh, how soon do you think Trump's people will start investigating Paxton?!?!?!?!??? /s
That's what I came to say---Donald would normally have used all-caps for this "I DISCOVERED THE MISCREANT" post, but he's freaked out by Newsom's mockery. He's intimidated. (He's using "thank you for your attention to this matter" a LOT less, too, for the same reason.) Donald is easily scared.
I appreciate that insider view. (I'm not working for or against anyone, and know very little about Maine.) I'd just say that as a fairly moderate Democrat, I'd happily give my vote to ANY Democrat--no matter what adjective ('socialist,' 'corporate,' whatever) is attached to their name.
I would bet the moon that Donald did NOT come up with this "I want to try and get to Heaven" fundraising campaign himself. Donald doesn't believe in either Heaven or God.
My bias: I want the Democrat with the best chance of WINNING that Senate seat to run.
This is what we all see when we think of Vance. (And he richly deserves it.)
Vance DESERVES that this be the indelible image we think of when we think of him:
Is there proof of WHEN those photos were taken? (He dresses that way about a third of his days, since he's been golfing on about a third of his days in office.)
Michael Flynn saying that Trump could order "military capabilities" to swing states and "rerun an election in each of those states." (Fmr Trump adviser 10/20) "People out there talk about martial law like it's something that we've never done. Martial law has been instituted 64 times."
There's plenty to impeach him on. It requires only that enough Republicans see that as being in their own self-interest. #Unfit #ImpeachTrump
This seems to be flying under the radar:
Meaning, in practical terms, "broad powers to arrest" anyone who looks like they speak Spanish. Texas is really covering itself in full-fascist, white-supremacist glory.
Looks like it. (I'm not on X anymore, but a Google search of his name shows "latest posts" and they're all on X.) I suppose those who stick with X despite not being MAGA, believe that's the way they reach the most people. (But what KIND of people?!?!?)
I expect there may have been similar feelings widespread in the Soviet Union during Stalin's last months.
I expect there may have been similar feelings widespread during Stalin's last months. A shame that we're reduced to hoping for ill health for someone, but that's where we may be. Only when enough Republicans believe DJT is vulnerable, will they act.
And like any other two-bit crooks, all they care about is THEIR cut.
That’s what happens when you play the long game instead of short term solutions for everything—and giving Billionaire’s tax breaks instead of paying into society.
Yes, "Lord Talbot" isn't even bothering to hide his hate and fear.
I'm sorry she passed and grateful for her efforts.
RFK Jr. NEEDS deaths. Psychologically, he can't do without lots and lots of death. #DeathGlutton
Perfect goofy/mocking expression, there.
I hadn't noticed but it IS a shame. He's always provided extremely useful and reliable information.
Dale says Trump repeatedly spreads audacious, easily debunked lies, often recycling exaggerated stats, baseless claims, or fictional stories despite months or years of debunking. www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
Trump glories in repeating debunked lies over and over. He sees it as a sign of his power.
#CollaborationistsStink and whoever programmed Alexa that way is a particularly smelly one.
This could be a straw that breaks a few Republican backs:
This would be a GREAT get--it would be part of the evidence for impeaching Trump. (Yes, I know--he's skated before. But as things get worse, Republicans will be looking out for themselves; their votes will reflect that self-interest.)
Lisa Murkowski has the courage of a Brazilian Shy Turtle. www.shutterstock.com/search/shy-t...
This should happen NATIONWIDE. Otherwise we're just a 3rd-world banana republic.
THIS. No law enforcement should wear masks (if they're sick they can wear a mask inside headquarters; they shouldn't be out accosting people.) ALL LE should show their badge when asked. NATIONWIDE. Otherwise we're just a 3rd-world banana republic.
Corporate America’s playbook: 1) Exploit workers to maximize profits 2) Use profits to buy Congress 3) Use Congress to pass union-busting laws 4) Use these laws to further exploit workers 5) Repeat Let's break the cycle and keep building back a powerful labor movement.
Sounds plausible.
Letting the government scientists continue to work would have prevented deaths. RFK Jr. NEEDS deaths. Psychologically, he can't do without lots and lots of death. #DeathGlutton
"Kennedy might have prospered had he simply been content to continue slapping a MAHA coat of paint on the good work of the government’s actual scientists. Instead, he seems determined to rip the engine out while the car is hurtling down the interstate." www.thebulwark.com/p/camelot-fo...
Creepy Zuckerberg steals, to make profits:
So Meta is stealing the images of attractive celebrities, to use to grab profits. Theft as a business model: very, very Meta. Of one thing we can be certain: there will be NO chatbot based on Zuckerberg's image.
The damage this man has done is incalculable.
John Roberts complains that rule of law is eroding. He seems possessed of an unholy and vast capacity for self-deception. #NotMeIDidntDoIt
RFK Jr. will be personally responsible for thousands (at least) of American deaths. And there's nothing Stephen Miller admires more! #depravity
I’ve heard military law experts advise, if you are given an illegal command as a soldier, do not blindly obey. Call your attorney. Obeying an illegal command can result in a court martial.
Yes, a lot of US football fans have to do some fancy Doublethink to explain away the excellence of the black players.
Only in civilized nations.
USA = crazy town: states have to pick up the slack from the anti-public-health federal government:
It IS good that states are banding together to promote the public health. (In addition: we must meet the Trumpite Federal government's anti-public-health actions with the only kind of response they understand: financial consequences. The states should sue.)
Some human theories are rooted in hate and fear: eugenics and the distortions of Darwinism are among them. They are always irrational and ugly.
He would be diagnosed with exactly this disorder (if examined by reputable clinicians). #DeathGlutton
there is no question in my mind that rfk jr is the most dangerous person in this administration and that his eugenicist ideology threatens the lives of millions of people www.advocate.com/politics/dem...
RFJ Jr. is genuinely in love with death. That isn't hyperbole; it isn't an extreme view. It's just the literal truth about his emotional illness. #DeathGlutton
The CDC is gutting a program that monitors foodborne illnesses. The program will now only track infections caused by two pathogens, rather than eight. Hello? How does this “Make America Healthy Again”?
Cancellations of what had been Trump's schedule:
Jesus.
Trump schedule: SAT-MON no events scheduled
He's getting infusions. They have to prop him up; keep him breathing. So much LOOTING to be done!
It's the reverse of ever value we were ever taught. The hard-working people who did their best are discarded; the corrupt and boot-licking types are rewarded.
🚨 “Who’s streets? OUR STREETS!” Now in D.C. - People are taking their streets back! ✊🏼 Power to the People — These are more than words, it is action!
Worshippers of the Dear Leader.
Republican Party = Power above all (except Profit). The Social Security 'cloud' debacle will cost billions to fix; does anyone believe Donald will allow that money to be spent? After all, it doesn't put anything into HIS pocket!! (Of course we SHOULD #BillElon. But I bet he gets away clean.)
Yes, "unequal application" of Trumpite favoritism toward "churches" would certainly apply to any pro-Democracy denomination. They like right-wing, pro-white/male/straight supremacy "churches." Other kinds: not so much.
NEW figures show that 61,226 people are currently in ICE detention — the highest number ever in US history. According to ICE data, 70% of these people have no criminal conviction.
I just saw someone refer to rfk jr as microwaved mel gibson & i can’t unsee it.
Maybe looking like a microwaved Mel Gibson is what makes RFK Jr. such a #DeathGlutton. He wants revenge on all life.
Stinks on ice.
Corruption Bonanza!