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I'll say it again purging the highest ranks of the military and replacing them with retired loyalists is what you do directly before you deeploy the military against the domestic population and our allies abroad.

The lying liars continue to lie.

Trump's betrayal of the legacy of America's victory in WWII is an unbelievable gift to his opponents who can tap into one of the richest veins of cultural production in US history—WWII nostalgia & rememberance propaganda—to mobilize supporters. 'He's spitting on the graves of our grandfathers!'

Republicans hate women.

I'm going to need a Republican politician to explain to me how they ever see us going back to a functioning legislative process again now that they have rendered the process moot and sucked any good faith out of it. I know there's no good answer, but I want to see them try.

Ex NFL player @chriswarcraft.bsky.social protesting the inclusion of a MAGA acronym in the Huntington Beach library plaque at last night’s council meeting. He was arrested and cited.

How we did it: Texas Won’t Study How Its Abortion Ban Impacts Women, So We Did

Trump must be removed from office as soon as possible. There's no scenario where this can go on for 4 years

New in PN: Unelected billionaire breaks laws to "restore" democracy "In reality, most of what Musk is up to is flatly illegal. Most egregiously, his deletion of entire depts & Trump’s refusal to spend as directed by Congress violates the Constitution. That’s why multiple courts have enjoined them."

Fascist Pig.

Really inspires confidence.

Perfect.

Having read it a bit more closely, I can say that it's far more than a nothingburger; every single source they cite, to a one, directly contradicts their claim that birthright citizenship might not extend to the children of unlawful aliens.

The right lies when they say all they want is for migrants to enter "the legal way."

So, a bit of reality for those who are watching Trump lawsuits. A what to expect/understand if you will. By way of background, I have worked in civil litigation on the side of people for decades. I have a lot of experience with class action cases.

The right is cranking up the rhetoric so their supporters feel enabled to act violently. Stochastic Terrorism.

I’m sure it’s just my TDS, but I think Trump is proving to be exactly as bad as we said he was going to be and people who acted like we were hysterical should be embarrassed they didn’t do more to try and stop it.

George Washington in 1796 on rising lawless and factionalism: “cunning, ambitious and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.”

Once again I am leaving the Munich Security Conference in a low mood. Amongst all the noise, the US signalled their plans for Europe, so things are becoming clearer. But things are clearly not good. This is what we now know, and what we have to do about it:🧵1/17

Sow the wind.

Sheryl Crow: “My parents always said you are who you hang out with. There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla. Money donated to NPR, which is under threat by President Musk, in hopes the truth will…find its way to those willing to know [it].”

The only thing standing between the American people and totalitarianism is the conviction of a dozen or so Republican lawmakers. Long story short: we're doomed.

Trump is using the list of grievances in the Declaration of Independence as a checklist.

“Many farmers voted for Trump [b/c] he promised less regulation and greater prosperity for America’s farmers. The hard truth … like most of the folks who voted for Trump, farmers failed to do their homework about the reality” of the Trump regime. What betting on the farm & losing looks like. 😬

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

"There is an ongoing coup against the Constitution of America happening as we speak." youtu.be/jrE0DOEcbRE

Scoop: The databases powering DOGE.gov are insecure, and people outside the government have already pushed their own updates to the site to prove it: www.404media.co/anyone-can-p...

Adams must be removed. The city cannot sustain being governed for nearly a year by a Mayor who is being coerced by Trump admin in order to escape charges. This corruption poses a real threat to the people of the city. He should have resigned a while ago, but will not. So it’s time for him to go.

In addition to being brave and the right thing to do, Sassoon’s letter points out that the Emperor has no clothes — it demolishes the utterly fatuous, transparently corrupt excuses for dismissing the Adams case.

Unreal that this will result in no action from Republicans.

We do not debate fascists to win them over. We debate them to ensure that onlookers—those still capable of thought—see their hollowness exposed to the light. Let them speak, and let them be humiliated by the force of truth and ridicule. Simple truths.

‘You Can’t Let This Happen,’ Says Fundraising Email From Sitting U.S. Congressperson

If you haven't considered what you will do when the system fails, do so immediately.

Just got a tip from a guy at the FAA. You'll never believe who is still getting new government contracts while all the contracts at the Department of Education and USAID and other agencies are being nuked from orbit.

in what meaningful way can we say that the constitution is in effect when an unelected and unaccountable billionaire is wielding state power to unilaterally cancel congressional appropriations?

The shortest summary of what we’re witnessing is that the right lost a decades-long ideological battle over the proper size of government, and then, instead of moving on, decided to impose their will criminally.

These are the stakes, and the only recourse we have is a complicit Congress. We are in a very bad place.

They just stand in front of the court and lie. There is no fraud. There is no evidence of fraud. They know that.