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There are a hundred examples of how the “waste, fraud, and abuse” crusader shtick is complete and utter bullshit. Or, in this case, two hundred million.

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Last night's Pentagon massacre is much more than realized. Not just firing the black CJCS and first woman CNO but all the senior JAG officers and hiring a man who just joined 3 different crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel as Chairman. I did a deep dive into it open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...

submitted 4 hours ago • 879 comments

“That is why Trumpists are so focused on “ending DEI” in the federal workforce. They see anti-discrimination and inclusion as a ladder of upward mobility for people they do not believe should have one.”

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At what point do leaders in the GOP band together (since they seem to lack courage individually) & say enough is enough? The party of Reagan becomes the tool of Putin if they don’t, especially after last night.

submitted 6 hours ago • 480 comments

Nazi says what?

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Trump’s every act demonstrates his belief that power is vested in him personally, and affirms that he is bent on amassing more. The new cover of The Economist.

submitted 7 hours ago • 110 comments

Something is shifting. They are still breaking things and stealing things. And they will keep trying to break and to steal. But the propaganda magic around the oligarchical coup is fading. (1/2)

submitted 8 hours ago • 1089 comments

200 million dollars of waste.

submitted 8 hours ago • 1089 comments

Way to go Nebraska! #GBR

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Three things that make the U.S. the envy of the world: 1) Professionalized military with strong norm of civilian control 2) Higher education and cutting-edge scientific research 3) Ability to welcome immigrants and attract the “best and the brightest” All three are under threat.

submitted 20 hours ago • 124 comments

Touché

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From the beginning of his first term. Trump wanted to have a military parade in DC. “His” generals said no, because the streets would buckle under the tanks/trucks, and because they felt it was un-American. Those generals are gone now. thehill.com/homenews/adm...

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WaPo Page One: “If you’re going to just yell at me, that’s not going to be an effective town hall,” McCormick said .. “But we’re pissed!” a woman shouted. #GA07 www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

submitted 9 hours ago • 1014 comments

in the trump administration, “merit” is pronounced “white” like how strom thrumond said it.

submitted 17 hours ago • 226 comments

firing for "too much DEI" is plainly firing a woman and a Black man on the presumption only white men can be qualified. this is disgusting biogtry.

submitted 21 hours ago • 249 comments

Mitch McConnell is single handedly most responsible for handing this country over to fascists. Without his decision to deprive Obama of his right to appoint Scalia’s successor, DJT does not get elected. And his choice to block impeachment after J6 paved the way for a 2nd term. Rot in Hell Mitch.

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So. It has officially happened. I have been officially let go from my position at CDC. I wasn’t a probationary employee. I had stellar performance reviews every year. I’ll be ok. But please understand that many worked HARD to get into these positions and were doing great public health work.

submitted 1 day ago • 1811 comments

From United Humanists on FB

submitted 15 hours ago • 716 comments

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

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So they removed the black chairman of the Joint Chiefs in the middle of his 4-year tour, without cause, and they're seeking to replace him with a white retired Air Force three-star general who lacks the requisite experience as a service chief or combatant commander? Huh, how about that

submitted 21 hours ago • 1928 comments

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Translation: We’re cyber fucked: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/o...

submitted 19 hours ago • 111 comments

Let me know if you agree Trump deserves to be called out! 💙

submitted 1 day ago • 433 comments

How does firing Americans help make America great again? Cutting 5-8% of the workers is unproductive and harmful to our economy and society. This is just simply reckless and unsustainable. www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...

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Many of us have known this for awhile. It's now getting traction. www.politico.com/magazine/sto...

submitted 21 hours ago • 18 comments

So gross.

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that Trumpers think the US Postal SERVICE should be a profit-making enterprise exposes the fallacy in their conception of government

submitted 22 hours ago • 934 comments

Medicaid funds about 42% of all births in the U.S., giving newborns a fighting chance at a healthy life. Cutting Medicaid means putting the most vulnerable at risk before they even take their first breath. Don’t let MAGA cut my Medicaid. (medicaid.gov) Call Congress at 224-3121!

submitted 22 hours ago • 12 comments

What an absolute tool he is. 🙄

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Happy Black History Month

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it's really saying something that this is how an apparent friend explains Elon's goals www.vanityfair.com/news/story/e...

submitted 22 hours ago • 177 comments

“I’m in West Virginia — My insulin went from $6 to $80”

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After sending over 400 ICE agents to Denver and Aurora, CO, and knocking on hundreds of Americans' doors, ICE made only one arrest. Now, Trump has removed the Acting ICE Director, Caleb Vitello. (WaPo)

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FOX NEWS: You are against people bringing in eggs that have not been-- I mean, we have the USDA for a reason. These could be contaminated and bring illnesses in. GALLEGO: Absolutely. This is why we shouldn't be firing USDA inspectors that are actually doing oversight over avian flu

submitted 1 day ago • 572 comments

Here's video of Steve Bannon doing a Sieg Heil today at CPAC. It is what it is and it's what Bannon intended. Don't let yourself be gaslit.

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🚨🚨This from @JBPritzker The Nazis dismantled a constitutional republic in less than two months so it is definitely time to panic.

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TRUMP: The NCAA has complied immediately. That's good. But I understand Maine -- is the governor of Maine here? JANET MILLS: Yeah I'm here TRUMP: Are you not gonna comply? JM: I'm going to comply with state and federal law T: You better do it bc you're not gonna get any federal funding at all

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You can’t make this shit up

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Economist Warns That Elon Musk Is About to Cause a "Deep, Deep Recession" "This is going to be very, very bad." futurism.com/economist-el...

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Get Ready For Delayed Tax Refunds, Long Hold Times After Mass IRS Firings But wealthy tax evaders will enjoy “a feast” as the strained federal agency lacks the resources to hold them accountable, said one tax policy expert.

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Idiocracy was a documentary

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If you’re ever in public while high on ketamine, this DEA pamphlet suggests you might want want to wear sunglasses, even indoors. www.dea.gov/sites/defaul...

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An entire government built on the premise of owning the libs. Revolting.

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Senate Republicans once again showed us their true colors last night. They want to pay for tax breaks for their rich corporate friends by defunding your Medicaid and Medicare. Unreal.

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