George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
They are privatizing Medicare, which means they will profit off denial of coverage. Say no to the GOP or face loss of insurance.
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view profile on Bluesky George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
They are privatizing Medicare, which means they will profit off denial of coverage. Say no to the GOP or face loss of insurance.
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Great video. Thanks Dr. Tyson!
Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neildegrassetyson.com) reposted
In case anybody needs reminding... "Science in Health, Wealth, and War" A Social Media OpEd. [Video: 7m 30s] www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gsf...
Legal AF (@legalafmtn.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Full breakdown:
Quinta Jurecic (@qjurecic.bsky.social) reposted
this is almost certainly under Title 32 authorities (meaning the TX guard will be nominally under TX state control but on a federal mission), meaning the posse comitatus issues that came up in California will not apply. that said, it raises a whole lot of other legal problems
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
The Epstein saga lays bare the playbook: right-wing media, GOP politicians & MAGA propagandists colluding to hide heinous acts, divert attention and protect the powerful. It’s what they do on EVERY issue. If your eyes are open, you can't miss it — unless you are willingly looking the other way.
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
De Georgiou: And to be clear, the only motive for opposing this bill would be to conceal wrongdoing. You have a choice: stand with the truth or with the lies that have protected predators for decades.
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
I am very proud of my relationship with Meidas Touch. These are good people. If MAGA Republicans will not release the Epstein files then screw it we will do it ourselves! www.youtube.com/live/kvJuX_h...
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
Leadership! Will there be a price for doing this with donors? Hell yah there will be. Even those NOT on the list are fighting against this precedence being set. Hakeem Jeffries sends clear message to his conference, "I got you! Do the right thing."
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
NEWS: A federal judge has ruled that Trump’s deployment of military forces to Los Angeles violated the Posse Comitatus Act, a law that prohibits the use of the armed forces as a domestic police force.
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social)
@realtexaspaul.com Happy -Ber Months, Texas Paul!
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Do Early Voting, and do it EARLY! I have never waited in line.
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Question for TP. Are we reaching the people who did not turn out to vote in Nov. 24? I agree. The Repugnants deserve no respect. No apologies!
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
In Democratic areas. They cut the polling places only in Democratic areas. It is my goal to do the same to them. I'm not asking for Republicans to be decent any longer. I am demanding we treat them no better than they treat us. Call your blue state governor and demand reciprocity.
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
This says it all.
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Right on!
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
Labor Day message from a Democrat.
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
You want to make everyone absolutely fucking hate all cops? This is how you do it. Don't FUCK with firefighters!
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
When Trump claims he can ‘do anything’ as president, he wants us to take him at his word. And unfortunately, many do. But the reality tells another story: he is largely a paper tiger whose power is checked by four distinct forces out of his control.
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
All Donald has is lies, projection and threats. West Coast friends, stay strong! And remember to cash your violent protest checks!
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Yayyy!
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
Let me introduce Catelin Drey, or I should say Senator Catelin Drey. She just flipped a blood red Iowa Senate seat in her victory yesterday. We talk about this and more on Coffee With Texas Paul, LIVE at 11 am Eastern today. Join us!
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Agreed!
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted reply parent
The BEST government is regulated private business with some socialism (schools & infrastructure). That leads to wealth creation and a cared for population that has its basic needs met. Communism is all bad. Fascism is all bad.
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Great summary, Texas Paul. It seems there is a fine line between socialism and fascism. We must be vigilant.
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted reply parent
Quick primer, seems to be some confusion. Capitalism (pure): Private ownership of it all. Winner takes all. Fascism: Private ownership with government having ultimate control. Socialism: Some private ownership + Government Ownership. Communism: Government owns it all.
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
Ignorant VS. Stupid. MAGA here's your test. They are nationalizing companies.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
🚨BREAKING: Third Circuit STRIKES DOWN Pennsylvania requirement that mail-in ballots that arrive in undated or misdated return envelopes be discarded. Court holds that Constitution requires they be counted. A big victory for our clients DSCC and DCCC and PA voters!
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
I have stopped watching CBS and ABC news. They can no longer be trusted. Let's see how long it takes the regime to try to buy into them like they are doing to Intel and other companies. Be vigilant.
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
Meiselas: Stop both-sidesing it, media. Stop trying to sow division within the Democratic Party when we literally have military invasions into American cities, aided and abetted by red state governors, who, again, are the takers who wouldn't exist without the blue states
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Beautiful! The JWST is marvel!
SETI Institute (@setiinstitute.bsky.social) reposted
#PPOD: JWST has now captured images of all four gas giants in our solar system: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. These images are the first of their kind, and they offer a new and unprecedented view of these distant worlds. 🧪 🔭
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
With you all the way! Proud Democrat. No Apologies!
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
STOP sugar coating things. Tell it like it is. This is MAGA. This is who we have one last shot to stop by electing Democrats in the midterms. Be woke and with me!
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
Aaron Rupar is a priceless asset to us all.
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
California is leading the way. Proud Democrat. No Apologies!
Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) reposted
Donald Trump turned a booming economy into a stagnant one in record time. His war on affordability and small businesses are having real impacts — from his chaotic tariffs to his job and economy-killing immigration raids. California will continue to fight back.
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
Coffee With Texas Paul LIVE in 10 minutes. Join us!!! Republicans SCREWED themselves with their new maps. Todd Blanche interview with Maxwell obvious cover up we show how!
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Your segment on Flex was really informative. BTW, where is the Republican outrage about an American company being deliberately bombed by Putin. Isn't that a declaration of war or something, akin to the Nazis sinking American ships in WWII?
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted reply parent
Completely different device. I did no research on my phone. All of it was on my PC. Completely different platforms from two different companies, Google and Meta. Hope this helps you understand how widely cookies share your data.
🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 (@msgrumpybunny.bsky.social) reposted
CALIFORNIANS 🚨🚨🚨🚨 Vote YES on PROP 50 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 youtube.com/live/MK2y13i...
Michael S (@mikeswa58.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Proud Democrat and Progressive. NO APOLOGIES!
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
I am not taking back my words. 👇
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Why do I keep hearing the Twilight Zone theme Music?
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
MAGA through and through.
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Keep putting out the word. Resist!
Michael Cohen (@michaelcohen212.bsky.social) reposted
The FBI raid on John Bolton’s home proves Trump isn’t bluffing. Retribution isn’t rhetoric; it’s the new operating system of American power, and no critic is safe. I break it all down in my @SubstackInc post: “Trump’s Enemy’s List Is Now The Docket.” therealmichaelcohen.substack.com/p/trumps-ene...
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Great show, TP!
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
Coffee With Texas Paul! 11 am Easter Live. Bolton Raided by FBI Trump Tina Peter's threat Recession underway California Passes Redistricting Map More News Of The Day!
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
You may feel powerless right now, but even a simple act, like signing this petition, sends a clear message to Congress and state legislators: We will not accept this. We demand transparency. We demand accountability. www.thepetitionsite.com/342/682/739/...
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
Masked raids are tools of fear, not freedom. Despite what this administration wants you to believe, they are not about “safety.” They are about letting ICE agents hide from accountability while carrying out inhumane acts.
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
HOLY SH*T
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
NEW: Gov. Gavin Newsom comments on California's new maps moving through the California legislature
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Redistrict NOW. No apologies!
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
I urge all Californians to vote to redistrict our maps in response.
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
FLEX is one of those American companies most people haven't heard of. They service other companies to bring products you use to market. Today Putin bombed their factory in far WESTERN Ukraine near Hungary. It was intentional. Trump is Putin's BITCH! www.npr.org/2025/08/21/g...
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Democrats Resist. No Apologies.
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
Trump is weaponizing law enforcement against Black female political officials who won’t do his bidding. He’s accusing them of what he himself is guilty of: financial fraud. Textbook racist, sexual projection.
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
NEWS: DNC Chair Ken Martin says TX State Rep. Nicole Collier was threatened with a FELONY charge for speaking on a press call with him, Cory Booker, and Gavin Newsom.
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
Oh look, Rubio’s State Department is lying again. It must be a day that ends in a y.
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Proud Democrat!
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Phang: These Texas state reps were representing their constituents’ best interests. Just because Republicans didn’t like it doesn’t mean they did anything wrong. In fact, they were doing a better job than the Republicans. Why? Because Republicans in Texas are only doing what Trump tells them to do.
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
BREAKING: Top Oversight Democrat Robert Garcia delivers urgent updates on the Epstein Files and Trump's cover-up live at 9p ET/6p PT. Tune in 👇
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
🇨🇦
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Way to go California GOV.
Bill Stevenson 🍁 🌏 (@sandoz57.bsky.social) reposted
Keep it up! #dementia #Cheetolini #Notmypresident #conman #Grifter #Impeachtrump #resist #kakistocracy #fucktrump #felon #TACO
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Release the Epstein/Trump files NOW!
Michael Cohen (@michaelcohen212.bsky.social) reposted
Regardless of party affiliation, everyone should be demanding the complete and un-redacted release of the Epstein crime file. Because, as I wrote in my @SubstackInc post this morning, the “Epstein Files. Belong To The People.” Make your voice heard! therealmichaelcohen.substack.com/p/epstein-fi...
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
It's time for We the People to set up digital backups of everything the Smithsonian and other museums have and store it all some place that has no government attachments. Start with archive.org and librivox.org They know how to do these things.
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
NEWS: Trump says the Smithsonian is “WOKE” and “OUT OF CONTROL” because they talk about “how bad slavery was,” and says he has instructed his attorneys to stop this at museums in D.C.
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Power to the People. Fight back each and every way we can. The Travis County DA should convene a grand jury to investigate kidnapping and extortion by the Republicans and Law enforcement holding anyone hostage.
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
Nicole Collier speaks out! I couldn't be more proud to be a Democrat!
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Power to the People. With you all the way, Paul. The Travis County DA should convene a Grand Jury to investigate kidnapping and extortion by these Repugnants and so-called Law enforcement. They don't even know what the law is. I hope they find out the hard way.
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
This is extremely NOT SAFE FOR WORK but I have had it with the fake left.
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
Prompted by his meeting with Vladimir Putin, yesterday Trump declared his intention to end mail-in voting in the U.S. But let's not be fooled, this isn't just his latest gambit to ensure Republicans hold the House. It's pure Trumpian authoritarianism, and it should alarm us all.
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Let's vote the Repugnants out in '26!!
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
Zelenskyy arrives for summit and Trump Regime can't be bothered to stop gargling Putin's balls.
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
May his spirit haunt every ICE agent for time eternal.
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
Way to go, Beto!
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reposted
I'm attending Fight the Trump Takeover's event, “We Fight Back National Day of Action” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/fightthetrum...
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social)
I'm attending Fight the Trump Takeover's event, “We Fight Back National Day of Action” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/fightthetrum...
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
Proud Democrat. No Apologies!
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted reply parent
Watch the full interview on the MeidasTouch Podcast on YouTube — and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts:
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
The suck-ups always delude themselves. They never envision they will be nearly universally hated. They never envision they will damage their institutions forever. Today's Coffee With Texas Paul. We go live at 11 am Eastern.
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
And this is why I backed Mamdani from the start. He understands politics is the people.
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
The moment he named his platform “Truth Social” we were headed this way.
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
Employment among blue collar whites is plummeting. This is a danger and an opportunity.
Michael Cohen (@michaelcohen212.bsky.social) reposted
Join me on @substack and subscribe, read, restack and share my current article: “The Midterm War For Our Republic.” therealmichaelcohen.substack.com/p/the-midter...
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
This is the direction I have been dragging the Democratic Party for YEARS now. I can't tell you how proud I am of GAVIN CHRISTOPHER NEWSOM, the governor with the largest hands of any governor, for leading this way!!!
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
During our last Coffee With Texas Paul I explained this was the plan all along. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chief Pamela have governed over the single largest decline in crime in DC history. This move by Trump was, in large part, to claim credit for their hard work.
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Raskin: In any event, if he really cared about public safety in DC… he would not have pardoned 1600 insurrectionists and violent cop beaters on his first day in office.
Val Phoenix (@val-phoenix.bsky.social) reply parent
No Fascist I ever heard of ever survived for very long. Mussolini is the perfect example, and we all know (those who have read any history, anyway) what happened to him. And Hitler. And Ceaușescu. The longest-lived one I know about was Franco, and Spain is now better off without him, IMHO.
Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted
Hitler was 43 when he took power. Trump is a decaying delusion addled old makeup wearing geriatric freak. In short, he isn't long for this Earth. Time and time alone will take him. He is too arrogant and self-centered to groom a successor. His cult dies with him. Resist. We will outlast him.