Sen. Warner needs to show up, accompanied by national press and a phalanx of armed U.S. marshals who know the mission and will not take "no" for an answer (and not accept even two minutes of delay) regarding his access to the NGA facility.
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Sen. Warner needs to show up, accompanied by national press and a phalanx of armed U.S. marshals who know the mission and will not take "no" for an answer (and not accept even two minutes of delay) regarding his access to the NGA facility.
Absolutely. The Trump presidency is the most successful KGB/SVR covert operation in history. As Putin's henchman, Trump is sabotaging the entire U.S. government. Russian-backed agents of chaos are running DoJ, CIA, NSA, CDC, DoD, Social Security, etc.
I see what you did there, Ms. McMahon. :))
Russia's full-spectrum, pedal-to-the-metal campaign of disinfo and hate mongering has been going on in the EU and U.S. for years. Russia covertly supports virtually all right-wing fascist media (Murdoch etc). It has been spectacularly successful. The Trump presidency is just the best example.
So the gratuitous and utterly unnecessary information about alleged good Samaritan Rudy and absolutely NOTHING to do with the accident.
Yep. Conceptually interesting. Legally oblivious.
Well, not quite that simple. It's a continuation of this classic scene: youtu.be/ol2WP0hc0NY
Correct. And unlike the GDPR, which has "de minimis" exceptions (businesses not targeting the EU, businesses with such a small footprint of users that compliance would be burdensome), AFAIK the MS law does not. You're also right that MS would have trouble collecting fines from overseas violoators.
Soldiers marching into northern cities? More lost-cause Confederacy fantasies.
The evidence is preserved. All flights are logged and preserved both publicly and on private ADS-B databases. Everyone who is responsible for these flights will eventually be brought to justice. The Nuremburg Trials are a good precedent, but in the 21st century we have much more extensive records.
I didn't think that was possible, but obviously I was naive. 😵
I've been following you almost since bluesky started, and you of all people aren't a shill. Anyone who follow your work knows this. I checked the posts of that person who claimed otherwise: Weird, troll-like posts. Nothing useful or insightful. Not worth wasting time on. Blocked.
You said it better than I did.
Sign of the effectiveness of Russia's full-spectrum campaign of disinfo and hate mongering. Backed up right-wing media (covertly supported by Russia and by fascists such as Murdoch).
What a wuss of a journalist. "If they're doing federal immigration work, a judge might say, if they're protecting those federal agents, that's ok." WTAF, CBS??
No disagreement there, but I'd suggest that you choose another time and place to raise that issue. This thread involves an effort to bridge religious differences - which for what it's worth is a good thing.
Rupert deserves to rot in hell, but MAGA is: - Putin and Russian mafia (Trump family is in deep) - Ultra-rich fascists: democracy is an inconvenience - Businessmen (MEN): indifferent to fascism if they think it will make them money, just like 1930s. - Bigots - Gullible Fox "News," X, podcast morons
This is all part of Putin’s ongoing war on America. The Trump presidency is the most successful KGB/SVR covert operation in history. As Putin's henchman, Trump is sabotaging the entire U.S. government. Russian-backed agents of chaos are running DoJ, CIA, NSA, CDC, DoD, Social Security, etc.
?? The term "knuckle dragging" refers to Neanderthals. The associated graphic is invariably a (white) caveman dressed in an animal skin with a club slung over his shoulder. "Knuckle draggers" in politics are people - usually men - who are crude like that. That aside, I'm with you 100%!
💯 That pretty much sums it up.
I'm with ya. Different takes on the same awful person.
Although Musk and Thiel may be working with Putin, I haven't seen any concrete evidence of that -- unlike the situation with Trump. Musk and Thiel are pursuing their own agendas, but from Putin's standpoint they don't realize they are helping Russia. Hence "useful idiots" from a KGB/SVR viewpoint.
"useful idiot" (Полезный идиот) is a term of art used by Russian intelligence. (Do a translation of this: ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9F%...)
Russia buys off the GOP and installs its long-captured asset in the White House. Lots of action sabotaging the entire U.S. government, economy, education, and alliances.
No need to watch your feed. When I hear horns honking nonstop and fireworks going off throughout the city, I'll know.
I don't need to check social media or any media, for that matter. I'll know when I hear a chorus of car horns and fireworks going off throughout my city.
So now I won't set foot in a CVS or a Walgreens. Added to my list, which already includes Chick-Fil-A and Jimmy John's.
The Tennessee BPR is supposed to address ETHICS. It is not a criminal tribunal. The pardon only erases Kelsey's conviction, not his ethics violations, which he admitted. (He pleaded guilty.) No way he should be reinstated. The Tennessee BPR is apparently infected with the MAGA virus.
"useful idiot" (Полезный идиот) is a term of art used by Russian intelligence. (Do a translation of this: ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9F%...)
This is all part of Putin’s ongoing war on America. As Putin's henchman, Trump is sabotaging the entire U.S. government. Russian-backed agents of chaos are running Social Security, CDC, CIA, NSA, DoD, etc. Musk, Thiel, etc. are Putin's useful idiots.
Craig Unger's "American Kompromat" describes in detail how the KGB lured the vain, greedy, clueless Trump into its fold years ago, and how Trump, who has long been a Russian "useful idiot," became a Russian asset. The Trump presidency is by far the most successful FSB/SVR covert op in history.
Let's hear a LOT more from him!
THAT is good lawyering. Everything he says is 100% correct.
Nonsense. Their resignation letters are the moral equivalent of signing the Declaration of Independence. They are publicly putting their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor on the line. Refusing to be part of the nazification of America is something to be respected, not belittled.
This is all part of Putin’s ongoing war on America. Trump sends intel to Moscow, weakens NATO, screws Ukraine, and is sabotaging the CDC and the rest of U.S. government - all for Putin. Russian-backed agents of chaos are running CDC, CIA, NSA, DoD, DoJ, etc. Musk, Thiel, etc. are useful idiots.
Imagine someone defacing that despicable traitor's portrait within hours after it is put on display.
Putin’s sabotage of the U.S. government using Russian-backed idiots, lackeys, and malevolents continues apace.
Necessary. Not sufficient.
Uneducated, untrained, unprofessional. Bigots on patrol.
More likely Jefferson Davis.
BTW I make this critique because I think many MORE people would sign if they had solid assurances their data won't be used for ANY other purpose. In recent years I've given to several progressive causes and got so much spam from cross-sharing of my data that I had to change email addresses.
BTW there are no "opt-out procedures below." Also, just because someone wishes to sign a petition, that does not necessarily mean they wish to become a "subscriber." That's the way it is IRL (offline). Why not have a privacy policy with the option to opt-IN ?
I did read your privacy policy! Thanks for the response but I suggest that YOU read it too. StandupFS reserves the right to use information it gets from people who sign, augment it with info it gets from third parties, and pass it to others. Once it's shared, opting out with Standup is pointless.
All part of Putin's sabotage campaign, which is succeeding.
Why do petition sites like standupforscience collect "required" personal info under privacy policies that are anything but? They want to match, supplement, and sell my info. Why not just: "We'll never share your personal information"? I have to suspect that such sites are just spam list builders.
Molly, perhaps it's better than nothing, but that's all. It's an anodyne, milquetoast statement. It doesn't even say a word in support of Lisa Cook.
Single-issue purists like you got GW Bush and Trump elected.
It's illegal. You should know that. If you're trying to practice good journalism here, you're failing. Giving Trump the benefit of the (nonexistent) doubt and using mealymouthed phrases like "far from clear" is journalistic nonsense. - Lawyer for 40+ years - NYT subscriber for decades. No longer.
And how about matching words with deeds? Not just procedural moves in the Senate (necessary but not sufficient), but working with other elected officials to organize nationwide resistance - including a general strike if need be - against the greatest threat to the nation since the Civil War.
Senator, please note blakeyblakey's remark. Your statement on Trump's attempt to fire Ms. Cook sounds weakly indignant and poll-tested; it needs to be loud, angry, and hair-on-fire urgent! Trump is a bigoted fascist who's sabotaging this country on behalf of Russia. STOP HESITATING. SAY IT.
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.
This is EXACTLY the reason there are grand juries. The government can't just prosecute someone. They have to bring their evidence to a grand jury, and the grand jury can tell the government to pound sand if the case is bogus. Yes, that's nearly unheard of. Or was, until MAGA.
GOP = Government of Putin. Trump has been a "useful idiot" for Russia for decades. He sends intel to Moscow, weakens NATO, screws Ukraine. He's sabotaging the U.S. government. All for Putin. His presidency is the most successful KGB/SVR covert op in history. And the bigoted GOP thinks it's fine.
Yes. EVERYTHING Trump does is consistent with being a Russian agent. He's been a "useful idiot" for them for decades. His presidency is the most successful KGB/SVR covert op in history. Trump sends intel to Moscow, weakens NATO, screws Ukraine, and is sabotaging the U.S. government - all for Putin.
Yep. Lesson of 1933: if you love your country, you fight for it. You don't let the fascists win. The heroes at (e.g.) Arlington National Cemetery fought and gave their LIVES for our freedom. As a veteran, I'm absolutely prepared to defend this country against all enemies, foreign AND DOMESTIC.
Max, they said that about Lukashenko as well. Everyone hates him. There were hopes that Belarus would follow Ukraine's color revolution. Lukashenko was having none of it. Trump has far more powerful assets than Lukashenko does, so the resistance will also need to be far more intense and powerful.
Nice to see - courage in a public servant, even in the face of intimidation - some real journalism for a change.
The left needs to learn from the LGBTQ community and take PRIDE in our genuine, gorgeous, real sexiness- not the right wing's fake, grotesque, plastic-surgery ugliness. Same for our genuine, gorgeous, real commitment to justice, democracy, and the rule of law, not to ugly bigotry & fascism.
Keep reminding. That and more.
EVERYTHING Trump does indicates that he's a Russian agent. He has been a "useful idiot" for Russia for decades. His presidency is the most successful KGB/SVR covert op in history. Trump sends intel to Moscow, tanks the economy, screws Ukraine, and is dismantling the U.S. government. All for Putin.
Great thread btw 👍
I have long viewed the SCOTUS installation of GWB as marking the begining of America's downfall. There are many, many causes, but that was the turning point. Not sure what the Roman equivalent would be.
Temporary technical work-arounds aren't going to get rid of fascism.
The echo chamber at work.
I didn't say it was. China is an example of a country that blocks VPNs.
That's right. Examples: Russia, Belarus, China, North Korea Temporary technical work-arounds aren't going to get rid of fascism.
And he clerked for Rehnquist, another lifelong bigot.
No 9/11 either. (See Richard Clarke's "Against All Enemies") I have long viewed the SCOTUS installation of GWB as marking the end of America as the light of the world and the begining of its downfall. There are many, many causes, but that was the turning point.
Putin has a helluva lot more than that on Trump.
Absolutely right.
This is just a result of Trump's latest meeting with Putin.
Fascism affects everyone.
Why yes, it's a Russian charter school. Unlike U.S. charter schools, in Russia the grifters can't get their money from public funds.
That side would be Russia.
Craig Unger's "American Kompromat" describes in detail how the KGB lured the vain, greedy, clueless Trump into its fold years ago, and how Trump, who has long been a Russian "useful idiot," became a Russian asset. The Trump presidency is by far the most successful FSB/SVR covert op in history.
Land of the loony. GOP fascists here, just like authoritarians throughout history, understand the power of religious manipulation. "Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Seneca the Younger) 4 BCE-65 CE
Craig Unger's "American Kompromat" describes in detail how the KGB lured the vain, greedy, clueless Trump into its fold years ago, and how Trump, who has long been a Russian "useful idiot," became a Russian asset. The Trump presidency is by far the most successful FSB/SVR covert op in history.
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The good people of D.C. need to go on general strike until the troops are out of their city.
Lawsuit. NOW
The good people of D.C. need to go on a general strike until the troops are out of their city.
On location, laugh at them and ridicule them. Press coverage? Hell no, that's what they seek. Not newsworthy. Ignore them unless there's evidence of coordination with public figures.
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Even if she does know it, she's unqualified. 🙂
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The Trump presidency is by far the most spectacularly successful FSB/SVR covert op in history.
Trump has been a Russian useful idiot for decades, and a Russian asset for much of that. That he's doing Russia's bidding AS PRESIDENT is the most successful SVR/FSB covert op in history. It's so obivous: The criminals he works with. His anti-U.S., anti-NATO, anti-Ukraine actions. His finances.
Yes, disarm them. Get them off the streets and out of our lives forever. Those people aren't the law. They are the lawless.
I hope every single restaurant, foodstore, pub, and other private business in D.C. refuses service to these assholes.
Brexit - another historical achievement of the Russian SVR. The SVR/FSB's crown jewel, however, is the Trump presidency.
Of course! My point was I know the city from having lived there, and I know what a general strike could accomplish.
I went to law school in DC. People who live or work in DC need to go on a general strike until the troops are out of their city.
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Trump got his new marching orders. That's the only reason they meet in person. There's always a private discussion with no interpreters.
The only reason they meet in person from time to time is to have a private discussion with no interpreters. That's when Trump gets his new marching orders. Now watch a bunch of new pro-Russia stuff unfold here.