"âŠand Magda Goebbels made a great strudel.â
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"âŠand Magda Goebbels made a great strudel.â
The federal takeover DC isnât about safetyâŠitâs political theater, costing taxpayers $1m/day and terrifying communities. @semperwry.bsky.social calls out Trumpâs stunt. #ProtectHomeRule
it is genuinely wild that Trumpâs top domestic policy guy is basically a monarchist who has all but written that he thinks Trump should rule as a dictator
[Bill Cassidy looking down at corpse of chicken he has fucked to death]: That chicken should not have been fucked that hard
A man understandably refused to hand over his ID or get out of the car for a bunch of masked thugs who refused to identify themselves. And when he drove away, they opened fire on him. This isnât how you do any sort of enforcement when your goal is to uphold the law. This is gangsterism.
New parody! youtu.be/nu9fkZA0-SQ
This has some real off with her head vibes!
đšUPDATE: I want to share the GoFundMe for Maribel and her family. Theyâre currently dealing with an eviction and this will help her and her mom and brother get on their feet as they deal with this difficult situation. www.gofundme.com/f/support-ma...
"Maribel has been here since she was 6 years old. She is as American as anyone else, save for a piece of paper making it official....'I want to live the American dream as well,' she said. 'Just because I'm not a citizen doesn't mean I donât deserve a good life. We just want to work....'"
Some of the most pro-Trump coverage NYTimes has ever done. On Epstein, they chose to adopt Trump's transparently disingenuous framing, treating a "grand jury records" stalling tactic as opennessâhe's trying to hide the restâand presenting an obvious lie of "prepared to defer to the courts" as real.
If you canât beat âem cheat âem
He REALLY doesn't want to talk about Epstein...
So now weâre in the TACO phase of foreign policyâŠ
I think youâll find his views are actually shaped by a shocking level of self-absorption and a lack of regard for others. Heâs against illegal immigration, which he blames it for his familyâs ills, but married to an illegal immigrant he believes God sent to him. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/u...
If Trump has nothing to hide, why are Republicans blocking the person with all the receipts from testifying before Congress? Is AG Blondi going to interfere with Maxwellâs SCOTUS litigation? Are Bongino & Patel hiding something, too? Just asking questionsâŠ
Amazing to see @principlesfirst.bsky.social volunteer @hollybfletcher.bsky.social sharing her insights and expertise over at @thebulwark.com. PF is powered by dedicated Americans like her.
Fox News is mad at Superman and director James Gunn, denouncing them as "woke." Of course they are. Superman stands for truth, justice, and an American way Trump is tearing down. He's both alien and American, and helps others without demanding praise. He embodies the values MAGA hates. My latest:
đą Board Member Stuart Gerson will join a distinguished panel of legal leaders this Thursday, July 10, at the National Press Club in D.C. Join @principlesfirst.bsky.social + @protectdemocracy.org for a timely discussion on the rule of law. Tickets are free âŹïž www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
More than ever, Americans must remain grounded in the founding principles of our republic. I'm proud to be among those from across the political spectrum supporting the @weholdtruths.bsky.social to remind us of the values we hold in common, and to help make the Constitution accessible to everyone.
Orban banned it, so even more people turned out
My child is an immigration attorney. The horror stories youâre reading about currently happening in America are real. People who came to America claiming asylum, which IS legal, are being treated like criminals. Speak up!
this court says that allowing EPA to regulate carbon emissions is a "major question" that demands congressional debate. but allowing the president to, with a flick of the wrist, end a straightforward constitutional right is something that must be allowed to stand?
Elisa Slotkin and Chris Murphy, but Iâm happy with the two I have in Kaine and Warner.
This excellent article by Will Saletan doesn't get enough attention.
âUnrestrained, the president is functionally equivalent to a dictator in the realm of national securityâone who can translate any impulse into policy on a whim.â
If youâre in New Jersey, please plan on joining @principlesfirst.bsky.social for a community townhall forum in Bedminster on June 18th! www.principlesfirst.us/event/princi...
Dittos.
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I ran an experiment, simultaneously posting articles on Bluesky and X, and then testing to see how many people actually clicked and read them. The numbers on Bluesky are higher, both because the X algorithm downranks journalism, and because Bluesky attracts readers, not just shitposters.
This is the former president of Estonia, a place that knows a thing or two about resisting authoritarians and facing down bad guys who are trying to crush democracy.
Having watched Enrique Tarrio and his merry band of âproudâ boys harrass the Heroes of January 6th at the @principlesfirst.bsky.social summit in Feb, I fully support the woman with the megaphone. www.reddit.com/r/PublicFrea...
Straight up USSR and NoRK shit.
âOnward still he goes, Yet ne'er looks forward further than his nose.â A. Pope
This should enrage people. But it wonât because nothing matters anymore.
Dear Leader birthday parade counter programming.
Heâs going to try to turn this into a KFC or Taco Bell sponsorship, isnât he?
People have focused on the kook aspects of RFK Jr in a way that obscured his authoritarianism and cruelty. But heâs genuinely an enemy of freedom and basic decency. Heâs a narcissist, a eugenicist, and a predator.
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The Memorial Day Message from the President of the United States of America, in memory of those who have given their lives defending America, the Constitution, and the freedoms that we Americans enjoy on this Memorial Day 2025.
I subscribe to the @newyorker.com, I was part of ACT UP, I knew Larry Kramer well and know Tony Fauci too. Daniel Immerwahr's piece on RFKJr, features this and other passages that need a reponse. 1/
When signing up, be sure to choose the âAuditâ option for the free class. You wonât get credit, but youâll learn so many cool things about our government! Think of it as a history and civics redo. đ
This comment period ends today, 5/23, at 11:59 pm ET. Please do comment asap if you believe the government should allow us to get COVID vaccinations. I can't believe we even have to petition them about this, but here we are.
"A Unite for Veterans rally is planned for Washington DC on 6 June. Organizers are modeling it on the 1932 âBonus Armyâ march â when thousands of first world war veterans gathered on the National Mall..." If you can make it, we need you. If not, watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFXq...
Sam talks to Liz Oyerâformer pardon attorney in DOJ, fired for not going along with a request from her bosses relating to restoring Mel Gibson's gun rights. (I hadn't realized until now that that isn't something her office normally did.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HGZ...
Talked with @rickpildes.bsky.social at the @principlesfirst.bsky.social NYC Dinner: "I believe in supporting organizations that are standing up for the Rule of Law, that are doing it in a bipartisan way, that bring in Independents, R's, D's..." Thank you, Rick! youtube.com/shorts/rXQAl...
www.unite4veterans.org June 6th, 2:00pm Washington, DC Unite for veterans. Unite for America. It's time to actually come to DC and turn out with the veterans in DC this DDAY June 6th
Excellent piece on Miller on habeas. Far superior to the surprisingly both-sides-ish coverage by some media. What Miller is claiming the power to do isnât questionable or dubious. It would be anti-constitutional usurpation. www.stevevladeck.com/p/148-suspen...
Happy Star Wars Day 2025! May the fourth be with you.
Donât be overwhelmed Just do #OneThing each day to Build community Stand up against evil Love your neighbor Serve the oppressed Show compassion Advance justice Defend democracy Spread joy Yesterday=Supporting Loudon County Dems! THE bellwether of VA. Must win for @abigailspanberger.com
No notes. h/t @ianbremmer.com
If a cop has even the slightest concern that you might, somehow, potentially harm them, they can shoot you dead more or less with impunity. Unless you're committing an insurrection. In which case the people who Back the Blue get SUPER CONCERNED about police and the deadly use of force.
A few words about protests to those who have yet to come out (you know who you are).First of all, they do work, according to political scientists (3.5% of population turning out is the threshold for change). But honestly, you can't worry about that. Step out on faith.
Dr. Anthony Fauci urges Americans not to accept "Normalization of Untruths".
Dear ICE Agents: When your parents told you that you could be anything you want when you grow up, they didnât mean masked kidnappers.
Give him hell, @dougjones.bsky.social . It's time for a flipping TSUNAMI ! Take his @ss to the floor Tuscaloosa, no time for fear or hesitation .
New in our Dear Civil Servant series, we cover: đ Looming RIFs (Reductions In Force) đ The broad coalition standing up for the civil service & your work đ One action you can take to protect yourself đ Deciding how to stay đ Resources on the above www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/not-giving...
So that all can read, I am gifting todayâs NYT piece on the lawless presidency of the 45th President of the United States. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/o...
Maybe he should have worn a darker suit and black tie as the Vatican requested. "Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished."
yeap, still looking for a FEW GOOD MEN!!! (or WOMEN!)...
Dear leader clearly understands the Easter message. And dear leaderâs Christian supporters will shout âAmen!â
Courage is contagious.
So I thought these days were behind me, during Covid as millions were dying this POS was out at his Virginia golf course every day and Iâd bike over to tell him, FUCK U. And. Heâs at it again. FU Donny. You home grown criminal @cliffcashcomedy.bsky.social @therickwilson.bsky.social @ti
Yeah, this seems VERY important
I doubt that anyone from America who goes into CECOT will ever come out. And this is by design. If indefinite imprisonment with no prospect of release imposed by fiat without due process isnât the definition of a gulag, then I donât know what is.
Pure evil, the âleadersâ and all their minions laughing in the background. If this doesnât scare the f*uck out of you, youâre on the wrong side of history and an enemy of democracy.
@principlesfirst.bsky.social crew
The Trump Tariffs are going to cause a Trump Recession in this Trump Economy.
âYou may have heard these, but itâs time you hear them again.â Worth the listen.
Hereâs your chance to do something. Click here and send the link to all your friends, and urge them to come out too.
Did Phil have to fill out a Relative Disclosure Form? Nepo bro.
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Poe: âThe First Order wins by making people think they are alone. Weâre not alone. Good people will fight if we lead them.â
"An abuse of presidential power that imperils the constitutional rights of all Americans. We can only hope that other litigants will press federal courts for rulings speedily vindicating those constitutional rights.â Cato asked me to put out an (indiv'l) statement on the Paul Weiss stuff so I did.
Every admirable instance of intellectual clarity and moral courage is a sad reminder of how few such there have been.
every person involved in this needs to be in prison
All you need to know about Twitter
Are there any Dems in Utah who can stand up for the good folks in Ogden ? Their town could soon face their own Great Recession
@gtconway.bsky.social is not backing down. If he has any fear of retribution, heâs not allowing it to shape his decisions or what he says. Thatâs incredibly important at this critical moment in history. Paul Weiss isnât made of the same stuff. youtu.be/bi25VIQcbN8
Read this article. This is what's happening. This is what the media isn't reporting.
In a world full of Paul, Weissâs - be an Elias!
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NEW: Over 20 GOP & conservative former officials joined together to send a clear message: Trumpâs use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act is UNPRECEDENTED & UNLAWFUL His move to deport individuals without due process cannot and should not be tolerated
Petulant child.
I recorded a special episode of my Bulwark podcast with @timmiller.bsky.social this morning to discuss Paul, Weissâs appalling capitulation to the First Extortionist of the United States. I didnât mince words. Link below. @thebulwark.bsky.social
Itâs weird how climate went from something not many people cared about to something we could be persecuted for.
This is more important than you realize. Bluesky doesnât downgrade links. Which means news sites will get more traffic from here than other sites. Which gives them economic reasons to post here first.
Veterans March More to come. #wearetheflood
âSay it with me. Be not afraid.â
Free enterprise and the American way are under attackâhelp us defend them. Join us in Chicago for a Principles First Dinner & a timely discussion w/ special guests, including @adamkinzinger.bsky.social, about the threats facing our businesses & workers. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
When there is uncertainty, lenders get persnickety about lending money. And yes thatâs an #econsky official term
#WeAretheFlood @cliffcashcomedy.bsky.social
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"Used to be youâd see Highly Serious People arguing that Donald Trump was simply too goofy and unserious to present any true authoritarian threat to the nation. Unfortunately, as weâve had plenty of cause to learn by now, fascism is fascism, even in clown paint." www.thebulwark.com/p/past-alarm...
And paper straws. At least kids with measles donât have to deal with the horror of paper straws.
To what purpose are they on the briefâŠpolitical theater? To impress DJT? Intimidate the judge with the brass as signatories? Or are they running out of DOJ lawyers willing to sign on to these cases?
Mike has been a friend of mine since we were young reporters at the @washingtonpost.com in the 1980s. He brims with talent, integrity and commitment to the truth. This is exactly what I expected and he had hoped he could stave off, which is a trash move by trash people. Throw them out.
This is a very sad story, but what makes me crazy is that people tried to explain that this is what would happen and got caricatured as "woke" hysterics www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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