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"Trump lost against the Maine governor. He lost against Perkins Coie. He loses 80% of cases in court. Which makes those who’ve capitulated look that much more foolish, because if they’d just fought back, they would've retained what they thought they'd lose and their dignity would still be intact."

submitted 30 days ago • 244 comments

"Cory Booker’s filibuster didn’t 'accomplish' anything. But by God, Cory Booker’s filibuster mattered.*" Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/why-cory-b...

submitted 62 days ago • 191 comments

Haven't called them yet, but definitely on my to-do list. I called them on the day that Schumer voted for the Republican CR, and told them Schumer needed to be replaced with anyone else.

submitted 61 days ago • 0 comments

chef’s kiss

submitted 62 days ago • 417 comments

no tariffs on the invading foreign government, tren de aragua?? really makes u think!!

submitted 62 days ago • 17 comments

OMG

submitted 62 days ago • 69 comments

Tucson, Arizona today. Original projected attendance was 3,000 people. 23,000 showed up.

submitted 73 days ago • 4453 comments

Blumenthal: "It would be one thing if we had some disinterested, impartial business person -- highly successful -- looking at ways to make our govt more efficient and save money. That's not what's happening here. Elon Musk is doing a power grab & information heist, the biggest in American history"

submitted 117 days ago • 408 comments

I'm fully supportive. Gaza can be our 60th state (after the 7 Canadian provinces, Greenland, D.C., and Puerto Rico.)

submitted 118 days ago • 1 comment

Person interviewed says they feel helpless, and wonder what congress is doing Well, they literally just came back after a 10 day break. 10 days, staying home. The Dems had 3 months to make a plan, and haven’t. thehill.com/homenews/512...

submitted 118 days ago • 1102 comments

If you don't want to be accused of racism, don't vote for a fucking racist, this isn't exactly rocket science my dudes thehill.com/homenews/cam...

submitted 121 days ago • 2364 comments

The stock market is tanking so badly it almost feels like we are being governed by someone who went bankrupt six tim— Oh wait.

submitted 121 days ago • 385 comments

This is, again, basically the worst-case scenario. Musk is essentially claiming that he gets a line-item veto over every line in the federal budget. If these payments were actually illegal, the place to litigate it is the courts.

submitted 120 days ago • 0 comments

Trump just ordered 2 dams opened up in California in an unprecedented move that risks depleting the reservoirs ahead of the dry summer months. And the kicker? The water from the dams doesn't even flow to Los Angeles.

submitted 122 days ago • 875 comments

After this announcement, Columbia announced retaliatory tariffs on corn. So, not only will Americans pay a sales tax on Colombian goods like coffee, it'll be harder for us to sell our goods in Columbia. (On a surely unrelated note, prices generally have not fallen since DJT took office.)

submitted 128 days ago • 1 comment

Late last night, Trump fired the independent inspectors general of at least 12 major federal agencies. Inspectors general are tasked with rooting out fraud, abuse, and corruption. Trump wants loyalists in these positions — a key tenant of Project 2025. Keep paying attention. wapo.st/3Cptwvg

submitted 129 days ago • 290 comments

Worth noting that McConnell refusing to whip votes to convict Trump at his impeachment trial (or vote himself to convict) is why we’re now in a position where Hegseth is the Defense Secretary. If McConnell is looking for the person at fault, he might want to consult a mirror.

submitted 129 days ago • 878 comments

Nazi addresses Nazi rally www.reuters.com/world/europe...

submitted 129 days ago • 27 comments

Footage from last year is now resurfacing of Trump promising to “end inflation” starting on “day one.” — Egg prices are up. — Gas prices are up. — He is promising tariffs that will raise prices even more.

submitted 129 days ago • 544 comments

DJT's plan to lower the cost of eggs: 1) Stop providing info about Avian Flu. 2) Deport immigrants working in farms. 3) ??? 4) Profit!

submitted 129 days ago • 0 comments

As Charlamagne says in another video, one of the reasons people can't stand Democrats is that they act like they don't believe what they're saying.

submitted 129 days ago • 0 comments

Egg prices hit record highs this week. Much of the increase is the result of egg shortages brought on by avian flu. How has Trump responded? By ordering public health agencies to cease communications with the public. His presidency is a threat to our health and our wallets.

submitted 130 days ago • 236 comments

Oh - I forgot to mention that Musk explicitly supports far-right German nationalism.

submitted 134 days ago • 0 comments

....Meanwhile, the ADL is suddenly cool with Nazi salutes. We truly live in the dumbest timeline.

submitted 134 days ago • 0 comments

The Nazis think this was a Nazi salute, but, hey, what would they know?

submitted 134 days ago • 954 comments

The mainstream media is struggling to accurately describe what everyone can clearly see. Meanwhile, neo-Nazis are openly celebrating. We are so cooked.

submitted 134 days ago • 0 comments

Oh, ffs!

submitted 134 days ago • 30 comments

Health Insurance Trolley existentialcomics.com/comic/582

submitted 162 days ago • 35 comments

Visual analysis and interviews show how Palestinians have been forced from their homes in the north as the Israeli military cuts a new corridor through Gaza.

submitted 162 days ago • 17 comments

Great interview with @jonfavs.bsky.social - He insightfully addressed criticism over his response to the response to the Brian Thompson killing. My concern with Jon's response had been that he was out of touch with widespread rage and nihilism; I'm glad to see that he's aware of the issue.

submitted 163 days ago • 0 comments

This is how #WestVirginia wastes money trying to keep the #coal industry alive. "The coal-fired power plant was originally set to close nearly five years ago. In 2019, the state bailed the plant out with $12.5 million in yearly special tax breaks." archive.ph/FePn2

submitted 165 days ago • 11 comments

Just so we’re clear what just happened: Republicans tore apart their funding agreement with Democrats after Elon Musk told them to. They created a new bill that defunded child cancer research. And then they failed to pass that bill too.

submitted 165 days ago • 488 comments

Remember when Lina Khan blocked the Kroger/Albertsons merger, which would've sent grocery prices skyrocketing? Trump’s new FTC pick vowed to end the “war on mergers.” And wouldn’t you know it, Trump is now walking back his promise to lower grocery prices. Funny how that works.

submitted 167 days ago • 80 comments

Buying books and reading books are 2 separate hobbies

submitted 169 days ago • 259 comments

Comment from someone who prefers not to be named: It takes a lot to piss off the Canadians. We're going to have no friends here; the trade war may develop not necessarily to America's advantage.

submitted 173 days ago • 64 comments

Perfect example of how excessive corporate consolidation leads to self-reinforcing inflation. In an efficient market, this wouldn't happen.

submitted 173 days ago • 0 comments

Heard an explanation for "felt inflation:" If your wages are up, you think it's because you're a hard worker. If prices are up, you blame the gov't.

submitted 174 days ago • 0 comments

Worth noting that McConnell refusing to whip votes to convict Trump at his impeachment trial (or vote himself to convict) is why we’re in this position right now. If McConnell is looking for the person at fault, he might want to consult a mirror.

submitted 174 days ago • 877 comments

Wall Street is betting that Trump's tariff policy won't actually be totally idiotic. I wouldn't call that a safe bet.

submitted 177 days ago • 91 comments

it's a bad day for the international network of dictators who live in similar palaces

submitted 177 days ago • 115 comments

Sometimes the combination of arrogance and ignorance is breathtaking. Yes, US health care has high admin costs; that's because it relies so much on private insurers. Govt-run health insurance has much lower overhead

submitted 179 days ago • 1305 comments

Wise words from Alan Moore.

submitted 180 days ago • 4 comments