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I’m 82, so I know something about being old. And how it feels to lose those who kept us safe. Hear me out: Trump worshiped his father. And how often have we heard of his cry, Where is my Roy Cohn? We see a visibly weakened Trump, bereft of his strongest supporters. Is this perhaps why he needs Musk?

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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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What must Muslim Trump voters be thinking now that his vision for peace in the Middle East includes evicting Palestinians from Gaza?

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What’s so wrong with being woke?

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Here we go again. Give it a minute and we will be told 'don't get mad about this...we have to pick our battles.' Just another surrender. Chip chip chip until we wake up with no freedom and waiting for the big battle that passed us by. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

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You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.

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You wouldn't dismantle the agency that protects consumers for corporate abuse and scams unless you wanted your rich buddies to be able to abuse and scam consumers.

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Having destroyed USAID and inflicting unimaginable suffering, I see Trump announcing that a brilliant plan—seducing inhabitants of war/drought torn areas with largesse from his administration. And they’ll love him for it. “And nobody ever thought to do that before…” Marveling at his own genius.

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I’m guessing it won’t be long before Musk sets his sights on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to further extract savings for the American taxpayer. Buckle up.

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MAGAs claim to oppose Neocons -- they all say Trump is the opposite of Bush. 2 weeks into his 2nd term, Trump is now -- expanding Guantanamo -- threatening wars with at least 4 countries -- saying he wants to "take over" part of the Middle East TRUMP IS JUST ANOTHER WARMONGER.

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The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.

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Think anyone had bothered to tell Trump that he’s only a figurehead? That Musk and Peter Theil are really pulling the levers for the Project 25 folks? He may not care. It gives him more time to play golf and look important, without having to do any heavy lifting. You know, like the Apprentice.

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I prefer leaders who use their skills to lead, not bluff and bluster and then back down while declaring victory. That’s just stupid. No wonder he went bankrupt every few years back in the day. Now he’s back at it, only now he’s blowing our money.

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If Congressional Republicans don’t start pushing back, like today, we are doomed. I heard that the Star Spangled Banner was booed when played at a hockey game in Canada, and I can understand why. The ugly American on steroids.

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So, 25% tariffs on our allies, but only 10% on China, hardly our friend. I’ve always heard that bullies are cowards. I’d guess the stable genius didn’t have the guts to hit China with a high number, knowing China could—and most certainly would—hit back, and hard.

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From a bored and affluent middle class who wanted another season of reality TV.

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Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy said he will direct funds to areas with higher marriage and birth rates. He also included in his memo it bans grant recipients from implementing “mask mandates” and requires recipients to help federal authorities identify immigrants. l.smartnews.com/p-ixqiEHL/qx...

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This is how autocrats throughout history have endangered the people they govern by erasing factual information vital to health and well being www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...

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According to Women’s Health magazine the United States is experiencing the largest tuberculosis outbreak in its history. But because of the all-about-breaking-things current administration, Americans can’t access any government information about it. Brilliant!

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I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world. Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO

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I missed this entirely: The FAA Administrator criticized Space X’s safety record and threatened fines. Musk demanded he resign. He did. On January 20th. www.thedailybeast.com/faa-chief-mi...

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➡️ January 20: FAA director fired ➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen ➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded ➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees ➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years Making America Great Again!

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I saw a post saying that ICE is pausing its tip line, so I decided to call myself to verify. The recorded voicemail said they are not currently accepting immigration status tips. Good job, friends.

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Today we launched a website to track how much orange assface plays golf. We’re guessing this thing is gonna get a workout! Bookmark it. Enjoy! More: TrumpGolfTrack.com

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These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business. Costco Meijer Kroger Giant Grocery Ben & Jerry’s Ulta, Macy’s Old Navy Nordstrom’s TJ Maxx GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…) Dollar Tree Walgreens Wegmans

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