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These are the times that try men’s souls.

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Poke the bear

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Today in Politics, Bulletin 150. Everything you need to know about another day in politics where the Trump admin lurches from clownish incompetence to repressive authoritarianism seemingly every hour. Here is what happened today. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

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“What Senator Alex Padilla did today was political theater.” --Kristi Noem, the Head of Costuming, Hair, and Makeup at Political Theater

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Padilla: “We will hold this administration accountable”

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Donald Trump, A Convicted Felon, Named 'Patriot of the Year' by Fox News In this video, we cover Fox News' Orwellian decision to name Donald Trump—34-time convicted felon, adjudicated sex abuser, and twice-impeached president—as "Patriot of the Year". www.youtube.com/shorts/AbgI5...

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The clearest photo of Mercury ever taken.

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Sounds like Noem’s ICE is conducting a “special military operation.” Wonder where she got that idea

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Attention: @schumer.senate.gov @democrats.senate.gov ‼️

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TODAY'S HOLLER: United States of Authoritarianism 😳 A Senator Tackled & Cuffed for Asking Questions 🙁 Kilmar Comes to Nashville 👀Greedy Green Retires 👋 Check out today's links & videos: mailchi.mp/f6e6495c5770... CHIP IN and grab a Holler hat: tnholler.com/holler-hats/

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I get so sick of hearing these spineless Republicans say stuff like “oh I’m concerned about [insert stupid thing Trump’s done]” BS These losers have been his biggest cheerleader every step of the way ACCOMPLICES Their weakness is the REASON we’re in this mess!

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PADILLA: “If this is how the administration responds to a Senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, cooks, and day laborers throughout the country.”

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If you had any doubt before about the necessity of public protest to oppose this lawless regime, I hope you now understand that if a US senator is not safe, none of us are safe--and we must join together in the millions in response to these criminals.

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Kristi Noem should resign in disgrace.

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The Trump administration already grossly overreacted by sending troops to a protest – and now Secretary Noem had Senator Padilla forcibly detained because he asked a question. These alarming displays of undemocratic, authoritarian conduct have gone too far.

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He Is Correct. Unfit To Serve! Newsom on Trump: "He hasn't lost 'a step'. He's completely lost it. He is not the same person that I dealt with just four years ago. And he's incapable now of even a train of thought. He's putting lives at risk." 😳 UNFIT TO SERVE.

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Sen. Patty Murray, in floor speech, slams Trump admin over Sen. Padilla getting thrown to ground & handcuffed. “We will lose this democracy. None of us should be silent. None of us.” youtu.be/Xi-PkNtZvS0?...

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Senator Alex Padilla is one of the most decent people I know. This is outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful. Trump and his shock troops are out of control. This must end now.

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The brutal handcuffing of Senator Padilla is an affront to democracy. I’m joining House Democrats to march to Senator Thune’s office and to demand that he protect his Colleagues from this out-of-control authoritarian onslaught.

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Speaker Mike Johnson just called on the Senate to censure...Sen. Alex Padilla. You read that right. The American Fascist Party at work.

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Kristi Noem must resign. She has deported a four year old with cancer, detained a U.S. marshal, and arrested two members of Congress. She’s lost the confidence of the American people. ICE must stop terrorizing our communities.

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www.audible.com/pd/170522758...

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This is the most straightforward thing they've said so far. They're using the military to "liberate" Los Angeles from its mayor and governor.

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Seems worth noting that Noem's story is that "no one knew who" Padilla was. Hmmm. You're in CA with US marines in LA. CA.... I think two senators? You don't know what one of the state's two senators looks like?

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Lynch: "Deploying the military against a civilian population is wrong. And if we don't step up, this will continue. If we don't step up & declare what is right under our Constitution, then other cities, other citizens will meet this same fate..Trump is a wannabe gangster..I'm fighting today's Nazis"

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Kristi Noem bragged about shooting her puppy in the face. That's the sign of a sociopath. Get her out. Democrats should unite to demand her resignation. Today.

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Powerful statement by Sen. Alex Padilla. Please notice that anytime senators or representatives try to conduct oversight, they’re blocked. In this case, a sitting US senator was tackled to the ground and handcuffed—for asking a question. Where the hell has Chuck Schumer been on this?

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I joined Nicolle Wallace to discuss Trump's weaponization of the Justice Department to indict political opponents like Rep. LaMonica McIver, the military’s deployment in Los Angeles and the president’s weekend birthday parade. I hope you watch, learn and share. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnZC...

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New euphemism for authoritarian lawlessness just dropped

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"Earlier this week Donald Trump called for a second civil war at a US military base. This scenario can be resisted and prevented, if we have the courage to listen, interpret, and act. And this Saturday we will have the occasion to act." snyder.substack.com/p/trumps-civ...

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The U.S. was founded in opposition to monarchy. On June 14th, let's protest Trump's authoritarian takeover and send a peaceful reminder that we do not bow before kings in America. Join No Kings Day protests at nokings.org.

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Did I miss video of Trump wildly swinging his arms around and around while announcing insane tariffs and directing ICE to attack people throughout the country

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California senator @senalexpadilla physically dragged off for trying to ask Kristi Noem a question…

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California Senator Padilla was thrown to the ground and arrested at a Noem press conference.

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Free speech is not a crime — full stop.

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"Let me walk you through the sleight of hand here," Wilson wrote. “… The goal … is to normalize the idea that active-duty troops can be used on American streets against American citizens." www.rawstory.com/trump-milita...

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BESSENT: We are trying to bend the curve on medical cost. And I believe that the medical expenses are out of control. TINA SMITH: But you're not controlling medical expenses by taking insurance away from people. You're just shifting the cost to hospitals and individuals and uncompensated care.

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