One more for this morning.👇 Washington Post vs. Democracy Docket. Support DD and subscribe today: hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
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Access hacks are complicit in the regime's fascist takeover
aug 30, 2025, 2:10 pm • 0 0 • view
McArdle is a wretched, trained libertarian cur. She should be ignored until she slinks off to dry up and fade into ignominious irrelevance.
aug 30, 2025, 3:30 pm • 0 0 • view
Wasn't Trump convicted of Massive Mortgage Fraud?
aug 30, 2025, 3:06 pm • 1 0 • view
Another example of why Everyone should cancel their WaPo subscription
aug 30, 2025, 3:01 pm • 0 0 • view
yes. it's so inevitable that millions upon millions of homeowners manage not to do it. fuck wapo.
aug 30, 2025, 2:55 pm • 0 0 • view
WaPo used to be a good newspaper….
aug 30, 2025, 2:04 pm • 1 0 • view
Bezos.
aug 30, 2025, 2:10 pm • 1 0 • view
Agreed. It’s all about the money.
aug 30, 2025, 2:15 pm • 0 0 • view
Has trump committed any mortgage fraud in any of his crimes?
aug 30, 2025, 2:09 pm • 0 0 • view
It’s amazing how the framing is set in the Post.
aug 30, 2025, 2:05 pm • 0 0 • view
mortgage fraud?? Like how trump lied about the square footage of his shitty NY apartment to get the value appraised at a higher rate? Is that mortgage fraud?? Then lets arrest the felon
aug 30, 2025, 2:21 pm • 8 0 • view
Two completely different headlines here. Follow DemocracyDocket.com ...
aug 30, 2025, 6:19 pm • 2 0 • view
Freaking Vichy Lugenpresse @washingtonpost.com @postopinions.bsky.social
aug 30, 2025, 2:20 pm • 1 0 • view
The featuring of MEgan McArdle's opinion was one of the straws that broke my willingness to continue to subscribe to the WaPo. That and the sane-washing headers.
aug 30, 2025, 2:05 pm • 1 0 • view
Megan McArdle has always, always been a joke. Anyone who claims to be a libertarian AND a conservative as she does is not a serious person. She just makes shit up.
aug 30, 2025, 2:18 pm • 0 0 • view
“The Trump administration has provided no evidence for its allegations of “mortgage fraud” against Lisa Cook and an individual can have multiple “principal residences”, as President Trump himself has.” @nathantankus.bsky.social www.crisesnotes.com/powell-will-...
aug 30, 2025, 8:30 pm • 18 6 • view
It’s McMegan, no surprise there.
aug 30, 2025, 2:15 pm • 1 0 • view
Interesting that a federal agency found Cook's "crime" when no civil or criminal investigation took place. Obviously someone was ordered to go looking for something to get her out.
aug 30, 2025, 2:12 pm • 15 0 • view
Of course McArdle is gonna go off the rails, trying to claim the MAGA George Will mantle. But yeah, even ignoring her, WaPo has gone way downhill, it's why I let my sub go last year. You do good work Marc, Thanks!
aug 30, 2025, 2:20 pm • 0 0 • view
The Post is a joke.
aug 30, 2025, 9:51 pm • 0 0 • view
I have no idea what the first part of the Washington Post headline is supposed to mean. Inevitable and fraudulent don't go together.
aug 31, 2025, 1:26 pm • 0 0 • view
The mortgage fraud thing is getting way too common for it to be legitimate, especially coming from someone like Trump the fraud king. First it was Letitia James, then Adam Schiff then Lisa Cook.
aug 30, 2025, 2:04 pm • 11 0 • view
Everybody is fraudulent but me, Donny Trump.
aug 30, 2025, 2:08 pm • 12 0 • view
Rules do not apply to him because he is the President
aug 30, 2025, 2:16 pm • 2 0 • view
If you buy a primary home with a mortgage and then move to a new home also with a mortgage, obviously you must either sell the first home or not declare the new home a primary residence. If you don't and keep both homes, you're a fraudster. QED
aug 30, 2025, 8:29 pm • 0 0 • view
Inevitable -----> fraudulent doesn't even make sense.
aug 31, 2025, 1:27 pm • 1 0 • view
This is interesting I'll have to talk to my friend who has a primary residence but doesn't live there.
aug 31, 2025, 1:21 pm • 1 0 • view
His estranged wife still lives there and I think that's where he's registered et al but he has other properties that are investment properties and he lives in one of them. That's probably the key- investment properties.
aug 31, 2025, 3:07 pm • 0 0 • view
He's somewhat maga although didn't vote for Trump- I think it was a bridge too far thank God. 😃
aug 31, 2025, 3:08 pm • 1 0 • view
If she bought a property as an investment property and never lived there, then, yes, it is minor fraud. However, all Bondi is asserting is that there are two mortgage applications marked "primary residence" and asserting that that is sufficient. It's not.
aug 31, 2025, 3:10 pm • 0 0 • view
if there were two mortgage applications in process at the same time marked as primary there is at least room for serious questions
aug 31, 2025, 3:23 pm • 0 0 • view
That's true, but DoJ isn't asserting that. The _only_ assertion is that there are two applications with claims of primary residence. DoJ is not releasing any more details.
aug 31, 2025, 3:29 pm • 0 0 • view
the referral letter has dates and it is easy enough to find the basic information. Cook closed the refinance while she was already under contract for the purchase
aug 31, 2025, 3:31 pm • 1 0 • view
TY. _None_ of the reporting I've seen mentions this. Seems like an important detail. Still, for criminality, wouldn't they need to prove that she knew she could not assert that "this house _is_ my primary and that house _will be_ my primary"? Still seems overreachy.
aug 31, 2025, 3:38 pm • 0 0 • view
the reporting on this whole thing sucks major ass assuming even barely competent underwriting there would have been questions about claiming the purchase as primary. it doesn't really matter what she knew at the point of initial application, there would need to be answers to satisfy the lender
aug 31, 2025, 3:42 pm • 1 0 • view
Also a legal issue / question: what should one do if you wish to buy two homes and live 50% of the time in each? How does one choose? Based on voter registration (you cannot register twice), or what? I see it as muddy. Aside: Why is there a reduced rate for primary residence anyway?
aug 31, 2025, 3:33 pm • 0 0 • view
The first issue is going to be situation specific, but something like voter registration is one possible factor that would be considered. What address is on your DL? What about your paystubs/W2? What location does your employer think of as your main office?
aug 31, 2025, 3:37 pm • 1 0 • view
regarding rates: to some extent there is less risk to primary vs second homes. Think of it in the general sense of what most second homes are like and choices that people will make - if money gets tight do you stop making payments on the family home or the cabin?
aug 31, 2025, 3:39 pm • 0 0 • view
It's so obviously targeted. Ken Paxton in TX has 3 mortgages, but nary a peep out of pulte or the felon.
aug 30, 2025, 7:45 pm • 1 0 • view
Trump has a thing about black people with any kind of power or wealth except for Muhammad Ali with whom Trump claimed he sparred at one time 🙄.
aug 30, 2025, 7:50 pm • 0 0 • view
Specifically black women.
aug 30, 2025, 7:53 pm • 1 0 • view
Ironic that DJ T was convicted of real estate related tax fraud before his term, and yet….
aug 30, 2025, 2:09 pm • 4 0 • view
The Post is complicit with Fascism.
aug 30, 2025, 2:12 pm • 0 0 • view
Doesn’t Paxton have THREE primary mortgages?
aug 30, 2025, 2:08 pm • 5 0 • view
Yes, but he’s wearing a red jersey so he gets a special Bondi Pass.
aug 30, 2025, 2:41 pm • 3 0 • view
Not a word till Ken Paxton comes clean.
aug 30, 2025, 2:51 pm • 0 0 • view
Thank you Marc. Democracy Docket with the accurate headline while the WP tries to cast doubt on her and legitimize the bogus narrative.
aug 30, 2025, 2:20 pm • 0 0 • view
aug 30, 2025, 7:34 pm • 0 0 • view
Megan McArdle. I see they continue to employ the worthless shit-spewing imbeciles.
aug 30, 2025, 2:41 pm • 0 0 • view
WaPo has been ruined by Bezos. They may as well rebrand as America Today.
aug 30, 2025, 6:21 pm • 0 0 • view
? ? Is it true Trump hasn’t been seen in public for 3 days?? ??
aug 30, 2025, 2:20 pm • 0 0 • view
JFC
aug 30, 2025, 2:05 pm • 0 0 • view
Wow, the Washington Post is just pathetic. Bought sold and paid for. Bezos ruins a paper.
aug 30, 2025, 2:07 pm • 0 0 • view
Has anyone pointed out to the Post how eerily accurate the Trump Admin. is at discovering lawbreaking from people they hate and want to punish?
aug 30, 2025, 3:35 pm • 0 0 • view
WP is off my list. I don’t support fascist news or wimp’s like Bezos. Not worth the paper it’s printed on.
aug 30, 2025, 2:31 pm • 7 1 • view
I subscribed!
aug 30, 2025, 7:43 pm • 0 0 • view
Boy WaPo really went down the shitter
aug 30, 2025, 2:02 pm • 38 0 • view
Yup. It’s why I dropped them (and the NYT) last summer.
aug 30, 2025, 2:31 pm • 1 0 • view
WTH does that mean she needs to come clean? About what?
aug 30, 2025, 2:09 pm • 8 0 • view
About why a Black person has wealth
aug 30, 2025, 2:11 pm • 17 0 • view
I would be surprised if an economist sitting on the board of the Federal Reserve *didn't* have wealth.
aug 30, 2025, 7:48 pm • 0 0 • view
Excuse me, what?
aug 30, 2025, 7:18 pm • 1 0 • view
That would be Megan McArdle, the same person who once suggested maybe we should train young kids to bum rush shooters.
aug 30, 2025, 2:16 pm • 0 0 • view
Maybe Bill Pulte should come clean with the reason these matters are even seeing the light of day! Mighty selective at raising issues, all Dems and ALL have defied krasnov🤔
aug 30, 2025, 2:47 pm • 8 2 • view
Meanwhile, Paxton in TX has 3 mortgages and Pulte isn't interested.
aug 30, 2025, 7:46 pm • 1 0 • view
Say you buy a house. It's your primary residence. You say so on the mortgage application. Now you have a new job that requires living someplace else. You buy another house on your mortgage application you claim it as a primary residence. Should you update your original app or do you have to sell it?
aug 30, 2025, 8:23 pm • 0 0 • view
What a biased headline by the @waspost.com. By suggesting Lisa Cook should come clean. There’s no evidence that she’s broken the law. Except by a pathological liar.
aug 30, 2025, 2:18 pm • 0 0 • view
@washingtonpost.com is pretty much @theonion.com now
aug 30, 2025, 2:03 pm • 0 0 • view
#brokenpost
aug 30, 2025, 2:01 pm • 0 0 • view
Too bad about #MeganMcArdle @mcmegan.bsky.social
aug 30, 2025, 2:10 pm • 0 0 • view
Perfect explanation of why I cancelled my WaPo subscription.
aug 30, 2025, 2:21 pm • 0 0 • view
Ofc McArdle
aug 30, 2025, 2:16 pm • 1 0 • view
So @washingtonpost.com has decided she's guilty? ? Pathetic
aug 30, 2025, 7:43 pm • 0 0 • view
Wow. Just wow. McCardle is as disingenuous as they come. Yikes.
aug 30, 2025, 2:06 pm • 1 0 • view
*McArdle.
aug 30, 2025, 2:06 pm • 0 0 • view
#wapo #lost
aug 30, 2025, 2:18 pm • 0 0 • view
I am so glad I stop paying this newspaper for crap like this.
aug 30, 2025, 3:23 pm • 0 0 • view
The GOP sure seems to know a lot about mortgage fraud.
aug 30, 2025, 2:52 pm • 0 0 • view
i’m not WaPo’s biggest supporter but this is an unfair comparison. opinion pieces need to have bad headlines to get clicks and shares. it also published a news article with the headline “Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump to block effort to remove her” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
aug 30, 2025, 2:05 pm • 1 0 • view
well, it's Meghan McArdle, is anyone suprised?
aug 30, 2025, 4:08 pm • 0 0 • view
ChatGPT, who owns The Washington Post? "The Washington Post is owned by Nash Holdings LLC, a private company controlled by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon." NOTE: Jeff Bezos is a Trump sycophant.
aug 30, 2025, 3:13 pm • 3 0 • view
Of course WAPO did not mention Texas AG Ken Paxton who claimed 3 homes as primary residences. Hypocrites.
aug 30, 2025, 2:41 pm • 4 0 • view
Democracy dies for free with your Amazon Prime subscription
aug 30, 2025, 2:13 pm • 5 0 • view
aug 31, 2025, 12:38 am • 2 0 • view
Sounds like Megan. Just bs
aug 30, 2025, 2:04 pm • 1 0 • view
I guess we need a WaPo pitchbot, but it's hard to top the real thing.
aug 30, 2025, 2:10 pm • 1 0 • view
WHY is anyone still subscribing to the BezosPost or NYT? Even the recipes are lame.
aug 30, 2025, 3:50 pm • 0 0 • view
Is Megan angling for a new job with trump, say Fed governor?
aug 30, 2025, 2:09 pm • 1 0 • view
Megan McArdle is a conservative hack. No wonder Bezos keeps her on staff. Deomcracy has died in darkness at the WaPo.
aug 30, 2025, 2:51 pm • 3 0 • view
Died in darkness? There was a searchlight shining on it as the jugular opened.
aug 30, 2025, 4:23 pm • 2 0 • view
McArdle is one of the chorus line of knee-jerk rightists in the MSM.
aug 30, 2025, 7:25 pm • 0 0 • view
WAPO is mostly wrong these days!
aug 30, 2025, 3:20 pm • 0 0 • view
Post is absolute garbage @washingtonpost.com exhibit 1 Capehart explanation for departure exhibit 2 Post celebrating Bush/Reagan as our city falls under occupation
aug 30, 2025, 2:09 pm • 2 1 • view
Nice judging and jurying she's doing there. Do any of these articles mention Paxton?
aug 30, 2025, 2:23 pm • 0 0 • view
aug 31, 2025, 12:59 am • 0 0 • view
I had cancelled the Wapo. I wonder who it more afraid of discovery in her lawsuit, her or Trump?
aug 30, 2025, 2:26 pm • 0 0 • view
Keep doing this Marc-i like it and it's effective. Your news or any real truthful news VS the Washington Post or the New York Times or Fox News. This is awesome and should have been done a long time ago. I am talking about how this is worded with VS. and the 2 news places. Simple and effective.
aug 30, 2025, 2:20 pm • 0 0 • view
McCardle’s “fig leaf” routine is past rotten and dessicated. Would love to find McCardle saying anything critical of the POTUS’s grifting and fraud.
aug 30, 2025, 2:09 pm • 0 0 • view
McMegan is a disingenuous assclown. Ignore her.
aug 30, 2025, 2:15 pm • 3 0 • view