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That Pritzker press conference was... surreal, and I think marks a significant moment of escalation in the constitutional omni-crisis. This was the governor of a state saying plainly the Union itself is being torn apart and his state is being militarily invaded by an authoritarian regime.
The largest SNAP cuts in history went into effect yesterday, eliminating or drastically cutting food assistance for millions of Americans. And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich. Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
Apparently, Mace’s empathy is ego-centric…
Epstein survivors are currently behind closed doors with the House Oversight Committee today. For decades, their voices were silenced. Tomorrow, survivors step forward publicly at the Capitol.
What’s lost on too many folks, is the term “Genocide” was coined by Raphael Lemkin. Ref. “A Problem From Hell: America and The Age of Genocide,” by Samantha Power.
On brand for the transactional convicted felon
If I were Susan Collins, I’d be “concerned.”
Oh, and one more: Garystoke: The Legend of Tar, Sand, The Crepes.
And of course, Dirty Gary.
When Gary Met Sally
Gary and Tonto
Gary Lyndon
Should be. What a quaint two-word sentence. Thank the Roberts' Court for where we are now. No accountability whatsoever for a convicted felon & evident traitor to everything the US used to stand for. What an accomplishment for today's Republicans: betraying our allies & turning the US into the AXIS.
She's not getting out without help. Therein, lies the problem. The convicted felon's regime is corrupt to the core. It's the only arrow in their quiver. A one-trick jackass.
Or maybe wants to flood media with more of his insanities to drown out tomorrow’s presser of his and Epstein’s victims
The next Democratic president should declare that the National Emergencies Act and Article II of the Constitution allow him to: •admit D.C. and Puerto Rico as states •abolish ICE •grant citizenship to any immigrant •disband the 5th Circuit •expand the Supreme Court Seriously: Why the hell not?
"Zed's dead, baby. Zed's dead
Rudy Giuliani Presidential medal of (dis) honor recipient
My guess is, he wants to flood the media a day before his and Epstein's victims do their presser tomorrow.
Brilliant
CARTOON OF THE DAY
Ya think?
Maybe they could have their press conference at 1pm today?
If AOC's star power helps propel Mamdani to mayor in NYC, and Bernie's star power helps Graham Platner unseat Susan Collins, while small moves, they would be nice steps toward a more progressive future. It does my little socialist heart good thinking about them boosting other progressives.
See, there's a problem right there. The convicted felon is competitive, but he'll force someone else to compete, then take the credit. Like the Purple Heart he received from a real soldier who earned the honor.
Skip it and wait for the Epstein victims' presser.
So what? In other news, Rush Limbaugh is still dead.
As we begin September, Democracy Docket is tracking 139 voting and election cases is 40 states. 13 in Georgia 13 in North Carolina 10 in Texas 9 in Arizona 8 in Pennsylvania 8 in Wisconsin Democracy is on the docket! www.democracydocket.com
I think I’ll just watch the interviews and public announcements of his and Epstein’s victims.
More lies from “Mr. Two Week.” Or is it, “Mr. Too Weak?”
Presidents Xi, Putin and PM Modi would never be palling around today if it wasn’t for the extraordinary foolishness shown by the president of the United States.
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I am 76 & I have had most of these vaccinations at one time or another. Also vaccinations against Covid, Tetanus, plus Cholera & Yellow Fever when travelling in foreign countries. These prevented me catching horrible diseases & dying a gruesome death. They did not harm me, they protected me!
Never forget this: Working people outnumber the billionaires and CEOs by a huge margin. If workers stand together, they will win. Solidarity.
This is how it's done! They were Warned! Love it!
It’s time to teach Susan Collins a lesson.
Real friends don't let friends take medical advice from an ex 14 year heroin addict addled with a brain worm. *are we sure he's still not using?
Can’t we just enjoy the respite of silence?
U S Media has completely failed.
Why? Because none of that is about credible policy. It is just one of a thousand ways to bully others; to have power over others. Doesn’t matter *what* is restricted; it’s always about “who.” Cruelty is part of this strategy.
Perhaps it was an opportunity for the felon to amplify what happened to him (the silliness of the gigantic ear napkin, eg), but there were two casualties that day: one was in the unfortunate line of fire of a misguided young man. I’m certain his family doesn’t believe that was staged.
Sorry, but "Rudy Giuliani got rear ended at a high rate of speed" brings out the 12 year old in me.
He wears a hat to hide his bald head when the rat’s nest is getting cleaned and coiffed.
In pugilistic world of real journalism, Jake has “tapped out.”
His name may start with a “T” but his politics seem to end with an “r.”
…but, is he really a “journalist?”
It’s Tapper, isn’t it?
Trump: I FEEL GREAT NOTHING IS WRONG HERE LOOK A PHOTO OF ME GOLFING FROM A WEEK AGO Giuliani: I WAS HELPING SOMEONE DONT SPREAD CONSPIRACY THEORIES ABOUT MY CAR WRECK Trump: EPSTEIN IS OVER HE DIED A LONG TIME AGO GET OVER IT Sure, guys.
On brand
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Seconded
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THE PERPS SEEM TO HAVE MORE SAY THAN THE VICTIMS!
Vaccine sceptic RFK Jr has called for the retraction of a Danish study that found no link between aluminium in vaccines and chronic diseases in children — a rare move... “Kennedy has demonstrated that he wants the scientific literature to bend to his will”, says Oransky. Scientific American
If they enact a new illegal congressional map, Missouri will be sued.
WHO WOULD'VE THOUGHT! Russian Units JOIN Ukrainian Counteroffensive! YouTube video by RFU News — Reporting from Ukraine Russian fighters have returned and are fighting for Ukraine. New footage shows how Russian soldiers are storming Russian lines. 🚨Amazing! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrEs...
I'm just gonna flip on some corporate media really quick... ABC: ads CNN: ads Back to CNN: Trump's Chicago "immigration enforcement" MSNBC: Protests in Chicago Back to ABC: A "federal judge getting in the way of Trump's immigration crackdown" Back to CNN: Weekend travel Nothing about Trump MIA
As we begin a new month, my law firm is litigation 51 voting and election cases in 25 states. 6 in Arizona 6 in Georgia 4 in Florida 4 in North Carolina 8 involve redistricting
Today's a good day to learn Colbert found a new job. Hope it's a good one for everybody! #HappyLaborDay
More appropriate to be awarded the oil slick that escaped his cranium.
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If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations. If you're 45, that number is 74.7%. If you're under 28, the number is 100%. Happy Labor Day.
Creative writing prompt: Make a simple press statement about a car accident sound suspicious on at least three different levels.
If all the documents were released, all the records, all the interviews, if every shred of paper written on the Epstein sex trafficking operation were released tomorrow, there would still be horrific things we’ll never know. Think about that.
Can the media STOP referring to Jeffrey Epstein as a “financier”? The money he made came from SEX TRAFFICKING MINORS, RAPING CHILDREN, and BLACKMAIL. He was NOT a financier. I’ve seen at least five stories from three outlets refer to him this way in the past week. This is the latest from the Times:
Low hanging fruitcake, but there it is.
That’s some dark shit right there…
Funny thing about her Nobel prizes. She actually had to do something. They weren't just given to her because she claimed she did something she had nothing to do with.
He ditched the military. Time for the military to ditch him.
California stepping up.
"Nobody wants to be a cop [in DC]. They were abused. They were spit on." "When you when you say they were abused and spit on, I'm assuming you're talking about January 6th, correct?" "All you guys want to do was bring up J6 about the answer to everything."
There is an avalanche of vulgar and disgusting things the convicted felon has done for longer than just the last 10 years. The biggest sin of media has been inoculating a public with macro-doses of his sociopathy; he is incapable of shame and finds every way to monetize his notoriety.
When I step into a pile of steaming dog manure, it is disgusting, annoying, and damned inconvenient. But, I know it's temporary. So it goes with a convicted felon's regime, and all that it does.
Quite jealous of people living in states with governors who give a damn. Must be nice.
Let's make this story really loud, then.
I’m certain he remembered to cash his donation check from the NRA.
Emmer doesn’t rememmer. Or, he doesn’t ream emmer…
Truth Avis never quite got the legs…
We’ve had spaghetti three times this week…
My brain hurts from seeing all the comments from people hoping for COVID to take out his Orange Evilness (who has access to healthcare most of you can only dream of), yet living their best maskless lives because COVID is over / mild. Do. You. Hear. Yourselves?! #MaskUp #CleanTheAir
WELKER: Do you have 100% confidence in Secretary Kennedy? LANKFORD: I believe he's who the president picked. He's challenging some of the assumption - what is it about autism? He seems to be following the science WELKER: The science has debunked links between autism & vaccines for more than 20 yrs
New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!
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.