Tom Hearden (@followtheh.bsky.social) reposted
Our newest Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Stop teasing me
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
This is a rhetorical question, right?
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Mire than one thing can be true at a time
Jonathan V. Last (@jvl.bsky.social) reposted
This Wednesday China is holding a military parade in Beijing. I'm sure the American president will be jealous af.
George Conway ššŗšøš„ (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Fifty-one of the 85 Federalist papers were written by a guy born in Nevis.
NY Times Pitchbot (@nytpitchbot.bsky.social) reposted
Ukraine needs to name its military bases after Vladimir Putin and his generals. by Pete Hegseth
Patrick Chovanec (@prchovanec.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Isnāt bragging about passing your cognitive impairment test in itself a sign of cognitive impairment? š¤
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Put simply Trumpās America is no longer a symbol of hope. But rather an ally of evil.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Or he is jerking off
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
One of the issues families often face with someone who was not mentally stable a good portion of their lives is how to tell when dementia is progressing and what was just the mental failure of their whole life
Stealthgirl š« (@stealthgirl21.bsky.social) reposted
Pay attention! Help others in your life pay attention!
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Why should anyone believe intelligence material from US sources?
Claudia Sahm (@claudia-sahm.bsky.social) reposted
Do not forget. Itās about control of the Fed. This is a very dark day.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe we will all be thankful our intelligence system is destroyed if we find ourselves needing to liberated from a fascist regime
Joe Walsh (@walshfreedom.bsky.social) reposted
This is what resistance looks like.š
Bill Kristol (@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social) reposted
āItās a daunting taskāone migrant taking on the full fury of the president of the United States and his lickspittle governmentā¦But Trumpās many other abuses must not give him cover to vengefully oppress Abrego Garcia.ā www.thebulwark.com/p/despotism-...
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Agree. But they also donāt have to lay down and play dead. I was a R for 45 years and left the day the nominated trump.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
SCOTUS has rolled over continuously so I donāt think that is an issue. I find it hard to believe that the markets will just roll over
Danny Miller (@danielmilleresq.bsky.social) reposted
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Alvaro M. Bedoya (@bedoyausa.bsky.social) reposted
Dear journalists: The President has not fired Lisa Cook. The President is *trying* to illegally fire her. Your words shape peopleās reality. Please be accurate in your reporting.
Paul Krugman (@pkrugman.bsky.social) reposted
If you think the attack on the Fed's Lisa Cook has nothing to do with you, you're wrong ā any one of us may be next paulkrugman.substack.com/p/we-are-all...
PapaJ (@michiganpapa.bsky.social) reposted
"Any book worth banning is a book worth reading." Isaac Asimov
Steven Beschloss (@stevenbeschloss.bsky.social) reposted
We cannot stand idly by or remain silent. This is a time that demands we use our collective power against this hostile authoritarian regime. bit.ly/47pXvAD
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
They check every box Fascism is a political philosophy ā that exalts nation & often race above the individual ā stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader ā severe economic and social regimentation ā forcible suppression of opposition
Kai Ryssdal (@kairyssdal.bsky.social) reposted
Howwwwww is the Lisa Cook story not in your newscast?? Malpractice.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
The destruction of our intelligence system may save us when we have to be liberated from fascism
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Senility. That is the actual lede here
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Looks like our military are the invaders.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
So what kind of barriers will the government put up against competition What will happen when shareholders and the government priorities are different. Ultimately this will be the destruction of American businesses.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
The GOP is counting on the premise that most Americans donāt value their freedom enough to do the very hard things to keep it.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
So this opportunistic piece of shit thinks fascism is worth it. (Forgetting for a moment that the it is total bullshit to begin with).
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Tim Walz: "I always get in trouble for it and I'll continue to say it, I don't think we do any favors when we don't name it -- these are fascist policies."
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
It is a tragedy that a ordinary migrant has more guts and fight than the Democratic leadership.
Milley (@milley.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Well now the Democratic single issue is democracy itself. Tell any Dem that canāt get behind that issue that they must be voting from a place of great privilege to have any other issue be more important. š
Rex Huppke (@rexhuppke.bsky.social) reposted
The biggest lie in all this babble is "I have friends."
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Add another He is grabbing private companies so that they will have to act in govt interest (not shareholders). And he will try to harm companies that govt is owner. Everyone loses since gvt owned companies wonāt operate in shareholder interest. And non owned companies will have unfriendly gvt
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
2 parallel issues that will become apparent - government will create issues and barriers for competitors of govt owned companies - although no board seats, being largest owners the govt will pressure companies to do what is best for Administration rather what is best for company (shareholders).
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Being serious. Not sure why any county would allow Intel chips in any product that could be corrupted and damage their national security.
Joe Walsh (@walshfreedom.bsky.social) reposted
Deported to a country he has ZERO connection to. I am ashamed to be an American. And I will continue to do everything I can these next 15 months & beyond to defeat my former political party - a cruel, ignorant, fearful, un-American political party. Please do the same. Thanks.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Fascism draws the sickest, most sadistic thugs imaginable. Because they can live out their violent fantasies. And their overlords can install fear into the population.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
He doesnāt give two shits about the economy. The whole party only cares about grabbing as much as they can for themselves and staying in power And maybe being a pedophile and not having to worry about getting caught
Mark Cuban (@mcuban.bsky.social) reposted
Yes. Please.
Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
No. DOJ is shredding
Bradley Whitford (@bradleywhitford.bsky.social) reposted
If youāre a convicted felon and your character witness is your dear old friend, the convicted child sex trafficker and enabler of your other dear old friend, the most notorious raper of children in modern history, youāre definitely a total piece of shit.
darthā¢ļø (@darthbluesky.bsky.social) reposted
well she did not consider pedophilia inappropriate so what does this even mean
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Intel shareholders should be terrified. Because everything trump touches dies. If he is involved you know it will be bankrupt in short order
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
I would argue they do check all the boxes Fascism is a political philosophy ā that exalts nation & often race above the individual ā stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader ā severe economic and social regimentation ā forcible suppression of opposition
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Going to guess a botched IV attempt.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
They are just looking for sadistic goons prone to violence.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
I highly recommend that any CIA asset get the hell out of Dodge before the WH gives over your names to Putin
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
As a reminder to all the members of the military: āI was following ordersā is not a defense
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Please be clearer. MS is emulating Russia, China and other totalitarian states by blocking websites
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Did Intel spray paint all their equipment gold just to please trump???
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
If your an Intel shareholder you are screwed. Because if trump is involved in the company you know it is going bankrupt
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
They check every box Fascism is a political philosophy ā that exalts nation & often race above the individual ā stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader ā”ļøsevere economic and social regimentation ā forcible suppression of opposition
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Jim Jordan would take issue with that
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Especially after Murdoch stated under oath that fox was NOT a news organization.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Not a surprise Jim Jordan and friends love them some child molesters
Bill Kristol (@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social) reposted
Boltonās home raided, Gen. Kruse fired, Epstein coverup proceeds, seizure of 10% of Intel another step towards state capitalism. Just one day in the somewhat chaotic but directionally purposeful march towardsā¦despotism. Does anyone think theyāre doing all this so they can hand over power in 2028?
The Onion (@theonion.com) reposted
Atrocities Keep Getting In Frame Of D.C. Touristās Shot https://theonion.com/atrocities-keep-getting-in-frame-of-d-c-tourists-shot/
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
There is zero doubt in my mind that anything that comes out of the WH can be trusted. They have shown repeatedly that they will lie about absolutely anything. And have zero qualms about creating false docs
Joe Walsh (@walshfreedom.bsky.social) reposted
The Democratic Party tent could be big enough for both AOC, Zohran Mamdani and Joe Walsh.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
National Socialist???
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
They check every box Fascism is a political philosophy ā that exalts nation & often race above the individual ā stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader ā severe economic and social regimentation ā forcible suppression of opposition
Joe Walsh (@walshfreedom.bsky.social) reposted
Donald Trump Is A Fascist. And Heāll Remain One Until The American People Stop Him
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
This is the moment why the Constitution created State Militia. If invaded please fight. Literally
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Hopefully Pritzker will call out the Illinois Guard and tell them to get the fuck out. That is why states have the Guard
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Sort of missing the lede In one day trump threatens two political rivals.
Andrew Bare (@andrewbare.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Part of the authoritarian playbook is shoving a foot in the door of repression by targeting unsympathetic figures and figures who might divide the opposition. And so itās important to unequivocally say that this is wrong, no matter how much I might despise John Bolton.
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
HOLY SH*T
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
A woman who criticized Ghislaine Maxwellās transfer to their facility in an interview has been transferred out to another facility which houses violent offenders. Trumpās DOJ is now punishing people who criticize his sex offender friends. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
stuartpstevens.bsky.social (@stuartpstevens.bsky.social) reposted
Putin meets alone with Trump. A week later, US intelligence is gutted by Tulsi Gabbard. FBI goes after John Bolton. Had Putin ordered it through Amazon, could not have been more efficient.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
The GOP does not believe that Americans value their freedom enough to stand up to government oppression. We will see soon enough
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Bolton raid, the tweet saying he will fire Federal Reserve member. As the economy sinks further, inflation continues to rise, the Epstein Files continue to haunt and polls show discontent starting to boil, he will begin to go full authoritarian. Things are going to get very very serious.
davidrlurie (@davidrlurie.bsky.social) reposted
John Bolton has had a long and reprehensible career -- But that does not matter one whit today. We must stand against authoritarian rule, no matter who its victims are.
Jonathan V. Last (@jvl.bsky.social) reposted
The thing about John Bolton is that you ought to respect his courage, even if it was imperfect. Even if you don't like him. People forget that "solidarity" isn't always fun. www.thebulwark.com/p/about-cour...
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
They check every box Fascism is a political philosophy ā that exalts nation & often race above the individual ā stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader ā severe economic and social regimentation ā”ļøforcible suppression of opposition
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Well they couldnāt actually say that trump is suffering from dementia and canāt really grasp nuance.
Justin Wolfers (@justinwolfers.bsky.social) reposted
Trump: "They gave me $600 billion. And thatās a gift... Thatās not a loan... Thereās nothing to pay back. They gave us $600 billion that we can invest in anything we want.ā European Union: Me: āHe didnāt get a pennyā White House spox: āPointless nitpickingā www.cnn.com/2025/08/22/p...
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
How do you spell fascism They check every box Fascism is a political philosophy ā that exalts nation & often race above the individual ā stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader ā severe economic and social regimentation ā”ļøforcible suppression of opposition
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
It is perspective. In trumpās case it is the first time in memory. Because he is suffering from advancing dementia and he has trouble remembering anything
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
This is not a ācrackdownā. This is a fascist demonstration intended to instill fear in the population
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Itās exactly what I expected. Because EVERYTHING TRUMP TOUCHES DIES
George Conway ššŗšøš„ (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Or maybe itās the ramblings of a 79 year old man who was never particularly bright moving into late stages of dementia
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
I donāt know if there is a heaven or a hell. But if they exist I would surprised if he isnāt in hell. And I would actually be a little disappointed in God if he wasnāt
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
He knows the law. He just doesnāt give a shit about it
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
No doubt He would order a ton of merchandise. Hide it. Go bankrupt. Start a new company pull out the merchandise sell it cheap. Then wash rinse repeat. Sound familiar. Different industry. Same concept
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
I knew Eddy Antar when I was a kid. He pretty much kept getting away with it for 25 years. And the manufacturers kept selling to him even though he kept stiffing them.
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
The world is a much better place today. (Still pretty shitty but one less scumbag)
Fredxie (@rodgilbert.bsky.social) reply parent
Client or partner ????