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Heroin addict and roadkill enthusiast, RFK Jr. kills flu shot campaigns and cancels a major vaccination conference.

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Trump was thrilled to announce tonight that he has terminated America’s most senior military officer — Gen. C.Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump failed to provide a reason as to why he abruptly fired Brown from his position. It is, in fact, the first time that the…

submitted 13 hours ago • 195 comments

None of this has anything to do with effectiveness, or “lethality,” or promoting “warfighters," or any other buzzwords. It is praetorianism, plain and simple, and it is an assault on our military and our democracy. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

submitted 13 hours ago • 285 comments

This is a shameful way to treat our fellow citizens who are public servants. This doesn’t make America great.

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Worst. Episode. EVER.

submitted 12 hours ago • 699 comments

“What merit means to them” General Brown’s record, which Hegseth questioned for obvious reasons: www.af.mil/About-Us/Bio...

submitted 12 hours ago • 365 comments

BREAKING - The Dow just had its worst drop since March 2020 — at the beginning of Covid Back then it was a pandemic mismanaged by Trump Now it’s tariffs and inflation mismanaged by Trump Watch out — Trump is giving America economic Covid

submitted 12 hours ago • 121 comments

📌It’s about time ALL our retired military flag officers started showing some damn leadership by speaking out against this authoritarian attack on our nation. You know damn well that what is happening right now is WRONG.

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WATCH: “You just said something that’s not true — that tens of millions of dead people are on that list… but the same report you cited said almost none of them have received Social security.” Trump’s Press Sec hides behind saying they “suspect” it, then runs away 🤔

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“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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The Trump Administration has cost our country over 22,406 American jobs. trumpcostsamerica.com

submitted 11 hours ago • 108 comments

Heroin addict and steroid abuser wants the rest of us to to make as smart decisions about our health as he has.

submitted 9 hours ago • 593 comments

It has been a long and grueling week. Thank you to everyone who offered kind words of support. If you want to follow everything happening to democracy in court, while also supporting pro-democracy independent media, please sign up for Democracy Docket. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...

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Waiting to hear from all the “Trump-Russia was a hoax” crew and somehow they’ve evaporated into nothingness

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"Six weeks ago, we had the strongest economy, employment, and stock market in history. ..All gone in 30 days."

submitted 11 hours ago • 288 comments

Another failed campaign promise “Trump deported 37,660 people during his first month in office, according to U.S. Department of Homeland Security data. That was far less than the monthly average of 57,000 removals and returns in the last full year of Joe Biden's administration.”

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This is Luke Farritor. He is the 23 year old that fired all the staff in charge of our nuclear arsenal. Don't worry, though. He completed an internship with SpaceX, so I'm sure he is clearly qualified to determine whether our nuclear arms should be adequately staffed by qualified persons

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Patel owns Chinese company, Shein, and stands to gain millions from it. What about that swamp MAGA! www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...

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Just a reminder that Elon was once pushed down the stairs at school because he mocked a boy's father who had committed suicide. He's always been like this.

submitted 21 hours ago • 3 comments

Why did Hegseth just fire every top military branch lawyer? What did they refuse to sign off on? A Pulitzer awaits the reporters and outlet who can tell the public.

submitted 13 hours ago • 467 comments

Our look at how the Trump administration is systematically dismantling the government teams that have stopped Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and others from meddling in US elections: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/b... With @julianbarnes.bsky.social @stevenleemyers.bsky.social

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Came across this quote from two months ago Monday (17 Dec) and finding it unfortunately dead on. Also, you know, Elon Musk was facing security concerns. By @kirstengrind.bsky.social @ericlipton.nytimes.com @sheeraf.bsky.social via @nytimes.com

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On Friday night, HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website. Materials are starting to come down. For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now Meanwhile...

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"U.S. negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine's critical minerals have raised the possibility of cutting the country's access to Elon Musk's vital Starlink satellite internet system, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters."

submitted 14 hours ago • 144 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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“We knew General CQ Brown’s days were numbered since Election Day – Trump simply was NOT going to sit next to a Black Joint Chief’s Chairman,” wrote political strategist Drexel Heard. “ “This is what ‘America First’ looks like? So sad.” www.rawstory.com/cq-brown/

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We see, we see… Thank you for posting this @chrismurphyct.bsky.social

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As seen in the Daily Boulder:

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Do you think it’s coincidence that the regulatory agencies investigating/suing Elon’s companies are being bulldozed by the Dept. of Grifting Efficiency? To be fair, and I hate to admit it, but he is grifting efficiently. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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"This is something that does not belong to the president or the White House. It belongs to the American people.” www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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musk's private security deputized by u.s. marshals service -- potentially clearing the way for his personal bodyguards to be carrying weapons on federal grounds. um... www.cnn.com/2025/02/20/p...

submitted 21 hours ago • 677 comments

@maddow.msnbc.com What’s going on here?: The Daily Beast is hiding an article it advertises.

submitted 18 hours ago • 0 comments

Republicans are embracing full on fascism. Nazi salutes, siding with murderous dictators, trash talking our allies, promoting hate, racist ideology, and bigotry, as well as, gaslighting Americans 24/7. In 30 days Trump & Republicans have managed to tank America’s reputation. The world hates us.

submitted 21 hours ago • 98 comments

When Rupert Murdoch’s rags turn on you …

submitted 19 hours ago • 411 comments

John Fetterman’s staff are leaving him in droves and there are awful rumors about how he treats them. Are we sure he’s not just three Kyrsten Sinemas sitting on each other’s shoulders in a hoodie? Our latest:

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So if you criticize Elon Musk, Trump’s DOJ will send you this letter. Members of Congress must have the right to forcefully oppose the Trump Administration. I will not be silenced.

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As suspected, Gitmo was all for show and an incredible waste of taxpayer dollars.

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