And WHO was president what that trend changed directions?
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And WHO was president what that trend changed directions?
Trump thinks he's vindictive? Prosecute and investigate every single one of his cronies. Get information to file civil charges against any officer following illegal orders.
Fricking Republicans think they are so damn smart. Have local police charge them for littering, loitering, any infraction, anywhere. Ask to see THEIR IDs and proof that they are ICE or National Guard troops and record ALL of their information. Make them personally responsible for illegal orders.
the federal departments to comply with proof that none of these people have outstanding warrants, are legally deputized and if they refuse to comply (from another state), make any Bill passed, without time limits (so if they are sent back, they can be arrested).
other members on the team, commanding officers, departments, and IDs (just like voting IDs to insure that the ICE officers are not "illegals," and then any issue or questions, drag them back to Chicago, or LA, or DC, to answer any court appearances from WV, TN or whatever stat they are from. Force
One of the tactics possible for any local community is an age old one: for every stop, apprehension, or issue that happens in ANY state or municipality, enforce local laws that paperwork be filled out and filed. EVERY question of arresting or detaining officer, www.democracynow.org/2025/8/27/he...
Pee. In his grave.
And all this, because hackers are not punished for hacking.
subject and answer them. It scares the political advisors, but it IS authentic.
I argue that "BOTH parties" are not the same. But I admit, in one area, they ARE the same. I (we) cannot hold an articulate discussion with members of either party. The Republicans hide, the Democrats are "too busy." You cannot speak to 10,000 people, but you CAN vet 21 questions on EVERY
Could we have a word with you? ANY of you?
Lankford: "I believe he's who the president picked. Me: You're right. And you voted for that pick. He's the guy that James Lankford picked. Am I misinformed?
Watching Republicans squirm should be like watching the Super Bowl. Between protecting Donald Trump and avoiding talking about their votes to kick millions off Medicaid, and cutting food programs, the choices . . Speaker Johnson open to Epstein vote, questions need share.google/cHRzgj93XlLK...
Social media can be a PITA. But part of the reason I am here, is to refine my ability to ingest and address multiple opinions, multiple shifting issues, with individual responses and thoughts. Politicians don't have the time for this as they incessantly campaign, but they NEED to.
Thank you. Differences between the effect on different species
In an Avian flu pandemic, with a RFK, Jr. waiting in the wings for carrion.
Or the price of eggs.
Or wearing ankle bracelets for life.
stocks, and anything purchased (or sold)while holding office would be taxed that way in perpetuity. It would discourage the wealthy from running for office without commitment, but only for corrupt purposes.
Jamelle, we point out abuses, but we don't propose balances that will help society. We don't use tax policy as revenue or societal guides, but as "favors." We could tax Congressional stock sales as "earned income," instead of "capital gains," which would discourage ownership in individual
A better amendment to the Constitution is to simply outlaw any political party that advocates ANYTHING, other than one person, one vote. Outlaw, political contributions greater than 1% of the poorest contributor. Or TAX political contributions of greater than the maximum allowed by 1000%.
Republicans who proclaim that federal government is "too invasive," are the ones using ABSENCE of laws, rules and regulations, to abuse any opening. When a store says, "no shoes, no shirt, no entry." Republicans enter wearing shoes, shirt, but no pants, no underwear. They FORCE legislation
"no foreign wars?"
NOW, there should be a way of penalizing the arresting officers, the prosecutors who brought charges, and that State of Florida, for wasting the time of the judiciary. Fine deSantis and the individual prosecutors, and give restitution to the arrested man.
U.S. politicians can't do that in open speech or debate (maintaining political correctness), but ALL of us can. Speak clearly, speak fairly, but call Russian Assets, "Russian Assets," Liars, "Liars," and corrupt lying Republicans who they are. We call out corrupt Democrats (and we should), but .
If anyone is inarticulate, someone else can articulate "THIS is what Freedom looks like."
"God's Work" is not to turn your back and go to church.
Very nice. How long did it take you?
Amy Coney Barrett), but keep in mind previous Republican administrations and votes gave us Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas. These are all reasons to NOT support Republicans. No Susan Collins. Make America Blue Again.
We are individuals. We have a freedom to speak. DO SO. They (as a Party, a voting block), have a RESPONSIBILITY to rein in abuse of power, they are not. Susan Collins is only speaking up after supporting Mitch McConnel, voting for Neil Gorsuch, and Brett Cavanaugh, (I will withhold opinion on
Let's be clear: For future civil discourse and political debate. Elected Democratic representatives and officials have to be "politically correct." They cannot call Republicans (the entire Republican Party), Liars and Hypocrites, corrupt and lackeys of the wealthy corporations.
They are destroying the economy of their state (by not being home to work - or pick up trash), and ruining the economy of DC, by displacing the DC employed. But if this is the REPUBLICAN idea of "Capitalism," or home rule, or state's rights, tell me. Republican Hypocrites.
advocate since the late 1890s. Don't support them. Anywhere. It is "Socialism" to give tax cuts exclusively to the upper levels of business and wealth. It is government overreach to send troops onto American soil for imaginary "emergencies." Nazis did this. Republicans ARE doing this.
They have refused to bring up votes on budget, tax cuts, gun control, abortion, judicial hearings, investigations, oversight, education, and insisted on being 🙉🙈🙊 on anything that might lose them votes. The REPUBLICAN PARTY has been in this anti-democratic mode since Newt Gingrich, but a Trust
I have always supported the Republican Party as a voice of dissent in our Society. But never, as a voice of Responsibility in our Society. Any advocate for a sector of our diverse Society should be heard, but not in a position to silence debate on issues. The Republican Party has done that for years
I have always supported the Republican Party as a voice of dissent in our Society. But never, as a voice of Responsibility in our Society. Any advocate for a sector of our diverse Society should be heard, but not in a position to silence debate on issues. The Republican Party has done that for years
I heard about it, but didn't know what it was. I wanted to go and find you, or your staff core to discuss NYC, NYS and US future. Your proposals can work, but won't without revenues. I have ideas about tackling that issue. Can't do it alone.
When the Republican Party (yes, the whole shebang), creates debt for cutting taxes for the wealthy, while over-funding ICE, they are also UNDERFUNDING other government agencies which might impact their base voters. The underfunded ATF is one. Compare to ICE. www.americanprogress.org/press/releas...
problems the Republican Party has put us in. Debt, Tax Cuts to without cause (or purpose), underfunded (therefore less efficient) government, unfunded necessary infrastructure, and an unreasonable balance of freedom between business interests and societal and individual interests.
have a national Republican Party that has an outsized power base of ranchers, farmers, small towns that haven't experienced these issues, they don't care. They have hamstrung communities and OTHER businesses from serving their communities. There are potential solutions: all tied to the economic
This is an issue many cities are dealing with: what might be good for a business, isn't good for the community or society. BECAUSE we Seattle leaders debate groceries as new building owner says emptied Broadway Whole Foods has lease through 2038 | CapitolHillSeattle.com share.google/YRVBqvtxs2es...
Already seeing it.
Can we show the back of his head?
Which is better, an incapacitated Trump, or a parasitic Vance? THIS, is why we have democracies. So that WE don't suffer, when THEY, croak. Let me be the first to say: if anything happens to Trump, JD Vance killed him. QAnon needs to check this. www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
I want to watch him simply fall apart. But watch out for the entire Republican Party, and his cabinet. They are like piranhas waiting for him to stop moving. Stephen Miller, JD Vance, are just trying to get him to sign things so they can order the National Guard and ICE to do things.
Moronic.
Free immigrant labor. Bussed in from West Virginia, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama.
Damn. Fox uses the Sports and Entertainment divisions to keep an audience reachable for their toxic drivel.
Every tool in the toolbox. Just like every individual has rights, so do the places individuals live. "You don't have to live like this." Trump brings a hornet's nest. Chicago mayor to sign order aimed at resisting Trump’s planned immigration crackdown | CNN Politics share.google/3oR9Ubvrdzqg...
rich" and "support corruption" efforts? Where are podcasts about the Trump corruption and wiping out education, FEMA, food and health supports? Do "bros" think their audience should be eternally stupid and vacant? The biggest platforms don't (except the Meidas platform).
The "intelligence" of "bros." Transparency and high profile visibility is important for the Epstein files. But where are the "bros" on the Republican "fund the Trump could lose the ‘bros’ that helped him win election over Epstein fallout, pundits warn | The Independent share.google/sJKuUD5yM968...
Add in the Trump Administration and Republican Party to be more transparent.
Nice idea.
Those hotel and motel televisions have LONG given preferential access to FoxNews in every public space. I understand that YouTube is no longer carrying Fox. News, sports or entertainment. Fox is running ads on other platforms trying to get the public to protest. Protest for propaganda? To be Lied to
This is the kind of crap that Trump and the Republican elected people are putting out, using American taxpayer dollars. Elected officials have usually been careful to use media leverage to give information not propaganda. President Trump is the president of the American Worker search.app/2wM83
It occurred to me, that if we increased number of forensic tax investigators and enforcement at IRS of high income earners, we could allow states to cut property taxes. AND fulfill the education and health issues Republicans are creating. Start there. Revenues. taxfoundation.org/data/all/sta...
If it works in Atlanta, it can work on NYC. Isn't this a solution to federal cuts to SNAP?
These people are disgusting.
Even though he's right?
There ARE no Red states, just people who have been Lied to for decades.
Hahaha!
They are the anti-Republicans!
This is how Trump is spending YOUR money!
Hey, VOTE. And don't try to make an excuse for voting Republican. This is Republican Freedom. They shoot, and you hope they miss.
Anything to get people to understand the concept of public health
Like spitting tobacco juice? Before you take a swing?
the House, and the Presidency, will be the ONLY bulwark, against the Supreme Court, for the next 30 years. No Republicans anywhere. Or no freedom anywhere.
Let me ask all Americans: Does this mean anything, or is it like "thoughts and prayers," meaning nothing when each first Tuesday in November rolls around. "Blue Wave," cannot be an aspiration, but a fact. A 2/3 majority in the Senate, a large Democratic majority in thehill.com/homenews/adm...
Don't feed, house, or support the National Guard in DC. We don't support foreign invaders.
Throw ICE on the fire. Maybe it will burn out when bathed in cold blood.
Appointing RFK, Jr. to HHS, is like appointing Jeffrey Epstein to your after school program. That's Trump. Approved by Republicans everywhere.
Republicans aren't quietly racist.
For getting shot while trying to kill American Congressional people?
So, if you don't like Trump (I don't and I knew him in NY), what about the people who enable him (Republican elected officials), or people who vote for him (Republicans, MAGA, Independents, Assorted others)? I am fine with him on stage, because I can walk out. Pay for tickets? Run my life? Tell me.
The belief that "Free Market Capitalism," is unfettered,l unregulated markets IS the Republican Philosophy. They equate THEIR freedom with OUR freedom. Why I define myself as "conservative," but am fundamentally opposed to ALL Republicans. youtu.be/kJV7_0BIbxo?...
Why were there 13 years of hesitation between Texas breaking away from Mexico, and being accepted into the Union? The United States was afraid that Texas would enter as a "Slave State." They were right to worry. www.texasobserver.org/texas-white-...
There is no place for Republicans in any elected office. Anywhere. This goes back to the late 1800s. Prove. Me. Wrong.
Every vote counts. Ask Republicans: Would you have appointed Jeffery Epstein to run a school? Why would you elect Republicans to run government?
Republicans in charge of government are like appointing Jeffrey Epstein to be in charge of Middle School.
It'll make it so much harder to hit a Republican with a rolled up computer screen.
Me: I guess God can't make it to the Republican Party.
RFK, Jr. in charge of health, is like putting Jeffrey Epstein in charge of schools. And Trump in charge of the Economy. Same Difference. Same Republicans.
Republicans. They put pedophilia back in schools and economic stewardship back in Congress. Same Difference.
Billionaire, Budget Busting Bill. Tom Tillis in NC, Brian Kemp in Georgia, Susan Collins, in Maine, Joni Ernst, in Iowa, all are running from what has been done Economically to America. Saddling the ENTIRE Republican Party with the Party of IRRESPONSIBILITY, and Death and Destruction is Right.
Politics, like Hollywood, tends to favor name recognition, to the unknown, unheard of, the new. But like everything else, Trump doesn't want to be stuck to Epstein, Hollywood didn't want to be stuck with Weinstein . . . and Republicans don't want to be stuck with "The Big, Reprehensible, Ugly
The Republican Party: "If you're not cheating, you're not winning." Me: "After I've got my foot on your neck, we can discuss your point of view. You made these rules (No rules), and that means, all bets are off."
The Republican Party will tell you they believe in "free enterprise," "deregulation," "smaller government." That has given us, RFK, Jr., Stephen Miller, and Donald Trump. Not Mitt Romney, John McCain or Nelson Rockefeller. Their contracts expired and the new guys were brought in. That's Life.
Out West, there was a time, that landowners would take land by rivers, and then prevent neighboring ranchers from access to water for their cattle. That was "free enterprise." The Republican Party believes in that "free enterprise." Since the late 1800s. Healthcare, education, finance, real estate.
Why does EVERY vote count? Because it creates MARGINS, and margins create tipping points. Everyone understands a car, without brakes on a hill. At some point, brakes don't matter, but at a certain point, it becomes hard, then difficult, then impossible to stop. 2024 was our tipping point.
Republican Party is BAD. You can work to make something better, but you can't make something determined to be destructive, better. What is the "better" side of the Nazi Party? That is where the Republican Party is today.
We have all heard someone say: "My vote won't matter." But it does, and what REALLY matters, is to persuade the people you hear that from, that it does. The other thing we have all heard is: that both sides are the same. No. The Democratic Party is not perfect, but the pac.org/impact/elect...
It will end badly. The tariff war will devastate the American Economy. There is a moral and ethical imperative to fight against the Great Economies of the World. That is what will make Trump go down as Malificent. I mean, Magnificent.
Republicans elected to manage our Economy or represent us? Ask them.
The Republican Party, Trump and his administration, have primarily been focused on enriching themselves (corruptly), and remaining in power. Would you elect a pedophile to be principal of your kids school? And let him appoint the teachers? Why are there summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/pre...
Roosevelt leave the Republican Party to start the Bull Moose Party, because they pushed out his Anti-Trust proposals. What did Herbert Hoover do after the 1929 Stock Market Crash? He ushered in the Great Depression. What did Trump do during COVID, same thing Hoover did. It's the ECONOMY, stupid.
Trump, and Republicans call Democrats "Leftist Socialist." And what are Republicans? Since the late 1800s, the Republican Party has been rooted in corporatist subservience. All the other cultural stuff is just to rope in suckers. Check me. Why did Teddy tennesseelookout.com/2022/03/09/c...
writing focuses on debate, thoughts and perspectives of ALL of us (including "them"). I don't use statistics or polls, just perceptions. Not from my cities, but from our country. Read, and consider.
clueless. Gasconade County is in Missouri. I'm putting this up so others can read what is being said about Democrats everywhere. Obviously, it isn't true, but I write to give thoughts and arguments to everyone, everywhere to confront these people. I relish the civil confrontation and all of my
Why do I post? I know many of you on BlueSky are "Blue Dots in a Red Sea." I am in NYC, but I see and know you. Republicans define Democrats (and everyone else) as "Socialists," "Communist," "radical Marxist" and it's hard to argue, when they are www.gasconadecountyrepublican.com/county-fair/
Cute.