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The status quo has been horrific and deadly for at least tens of thousands of people each year. It is utterly indefensible. But rather than confront the actual problems, Trump and RFK Jr are preparing to now send us to yet another level of American healthcare hell. www.nytimes.com/2023/02/05/o...

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We wrote about how federal workers are fighting back: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/u...

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Hey @uticaeric.bsky.social this one is for you.

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The president’s special commission now has an unprecedented ability to view and manipulate information at many federal agencies. Paywall bypass: archive.today/w6ESn

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Reading: Warren Buffett's 2024 annual letter to shareholders One highlight — a record tax payment: "Berkshire last year made four payments to the IRS that totaled $26.8 billion. That’s about 5% of what all of corporate America paid." www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2024...

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This is good. I’ve been wondering if we need to revive the idea of wrecking: people whose sole aim is to undermine and destroy civil society. Yes, I’m aware of the etymology of the term. I am invoking it deliberately: Steve Bannon has said he is inspired by Bolshevism to destroy the state.

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happy friday! just leaving this here...

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Trump is an unpopular president taking unpopular actions that are expressly forbidden by judges. Here’s why he still has a mandate.

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resonates.

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“It was rumored, for the princess to become pregnant, that Longshanks would have to do the honors himself. Which may have been the plan all along.” ~Stephen Bates, Royal Seneschal

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Stonks go up, and stonks go down. $PLTR

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When the DOGE boys come to your office. Gift from Me to You. -- www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

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"Tyranny requires your fear and your silence and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage." -- @govpritzker.illinois.gov

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“In America, the law is king. For as in absolute governments the King is law, so in free countries the law ought to be King; and there ought to be no other.” ~Thomas Paine, Common Sense (1776)

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Project 2025 Tracker www.project2025.observer

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“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” ~Theodore Roosevelt

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One of the greatest tricks that Donald Trump and Elon Musk ever pulled is to convince millions of people that DOGE is about government efficiency. It's about narcissistic, resentful destruction: The Death of Government Expertise. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

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The "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary prime-time special was full of sketches and nostalgia, and stretched over more than three hours. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans breaks it down.

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My conspiracy theory? Musk bought Trump’s overseas debts.

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Should probably watch late into the night after spicy pizza. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUSd...

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The annoying little shits deserve it after inconveniencing me all those Fridays with their selfish and annoying “Critical Mass” rides.

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Torturers worked him over with a blowtorch and a pair of pliers for over a month.

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Strong relationships reinforced by the constant yet unseen presence of Christ. Family values.

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“It was rumored, for the princess to become pregnant, that Longshanks would have to do the honors himself. Which may have been the plan all along.” ~Stephen Bates, Royal Seneschal

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SCOOP: Naval Academy leaders sent an email to faculty this week that teaching about “divisive concepts” such as systemic racism + sexism is no longer permitted. Faculty also can’t talk about environmental justice or gender ideology. Our exclusive: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/hi...

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BOAR ON THE FLOOR!

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DOGE focus: Imagine if DOGE could unilaterally conduct a BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) effort, consolidating posts, camps, and stations in the name of efficiencies, not Federal dollars spent in Congressional Districts? #analytics

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This should attract the Best and Brightest to government service. Apply Now, Extremely Hardcore Servant Leaders!

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“I voted for Trump because I wanted him to ruin other people’s lives but now he’s ruining my life and it’s not fair!”

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A Valentine for GPS. Thanks NGA. medium.com/@NGA_GEOINT/...

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There are a lot of "leftists" on here who practice going out of their way to misunderstand people in order to lecture them about things they never said. It's tiresome.

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“Saturday Night Live” is using its 50th anniversary as a chance to reveal some of the method to its fabled madness—but not too much, writes David Sims:

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#valentinesday

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I don’t know about you, but I’ve waited all my life to read the words “Kennedy Center presents ‘Death of a Salesman’ starring Scott Baio.”

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“When men were men, and sheep were afraid.”

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Yes you did, stupid fucks.

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NEWS - As soon as DOJ's Public Integrity Section was informed it would be taking over Mayor Adams case, John Keller, the acting head of the unit and his boss, Kevin Driscoll, the senior most career official in DOJ's criminal division resigned, according to multiple sources. bsky.app/profile/kfau...

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Here's how to watch and stream the #Eagles #SuperBowl parade. There will be plenty of ways to watch the parade from your own space — or at least one local movie theater. 🔗 inquirer.com/eagles/phila...

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What playing golf taught me about B2B SaaS Sales

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@greenjoel.bsky.social saw this pic and...

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No words. But, I’m not surprised. I am a military veteran. I’m a former congressman. I cannot in good conscience follow or support this administration. Anyone voting for her is complicit in the downfall of this country. Tulsi Gabbard is an abomination. apple.news/A01S4jqQSSK-...

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