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It's not in spite of these indicators, it's because of them. Affluence and ennui are powerful drivers of modern authoritatianism.

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NEW: Trump’s USDA admits it "accidentally" fired "several" agency employees working on the federal response to the H5N1 avian flu outbreak—and is now scrambling to undo the damage.

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In 1989 (during the Reagan/Bush era), I worked with a USAID subcontractor to design a sewer treatment plant in Cairo. As witness, I observed how it positively impacted the perception of the U.S.—Reagan agreed.

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WATCH: Trump blames Ukraine for being invaded by Russia, scoffs at the idea that Ukraine deserves a seat at the table, throws Zelensky under the bus, and capitulates to Putin in every possible way. Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGOuUOX...

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seems like it is a big deal that the unifying ideology of the doge team is neo nazism

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♥️

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Maryland National Guard declined to participate in a parade to honor the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass, citing recent Trump administration guidance barring Black History Month events. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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And on FOX NEWS, no less.

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A point to consider.

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audible boos for the US National Anthem in Montreal before the USA-Canada 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game

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Lies

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Don’t buy stuff on February 28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand. #resist

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👇🏻👇🏻

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Jose Barco, a decorated U.S. Army veteran once based out of Fort Carson who served 2 tours in Iraq, was taken into custody last month by ICE because his citizenship papers, which were supposed to be processed while he was in the Army, were lost. Read his story:

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www.motherjones.com/politics/202... in case people needed another reason

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JD Vance's Munich speech met w/shock, bewilderment, & 'almost no applause' "'Vance admonished Europe for what he described as the 'retreat' of free speech. Vance said these efforts included restrictions on 'misinformation.'" SUCH a hypocrite. kyivindependent.com/jd-vances-mu...

submitted 8 days ago • 76 comments

Flew from Dulles to Richmond today, and then back to Dulles.

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Thanks to all of you, #TeslaTakedown is gathering real momentum. Come out tomorrow in your city, in peaceful protest, to send a message to the illegitimate king that he's not invulnerable. Sign up to an event or create one in your town at the link: Teslatakedown.com

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Does everyone know how bad the AfD is? Have you read their “manifesto”? I have. I’m attaching a snippet about some AfD members from Brittanica.com This is a corrupt party that spoons with Russia & China and loves Nazis. This is who JD “colored beard” Vance met with. It’s time for a bar fight.

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⚡️Drones hit apartment building, target oil refinery in Volgograd, Russian media says. Local residents reported hearing over 15 explosions as drones targeted an oil refinery in the Krasnoarmeysky district of the city.

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Took off from Dulles, Virginia, United States.

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A Texas county is taking steps to declare a state of emergency and seek federal assistance over farmland contaminated with harmful “forever chemicals,” as concerns grow over the safety of fertilizer made from sewage.

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier: "We must not freeze in fear, or as the English saying goes,let's not be deers caught in the headlights. It is clear that the new American administration holds a world view that is very different from our own. One that shows no regard for established rules."

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Yesterday — YESTERDAY — JD Vance visited Dachau and said it drove home “what unspeakable evil was committed and why we should be committed to ensuring it never happens again.” Today he met with AfD?? He made a mockery of his visit to Dachau. Disgusting. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Landed in San Jose, California, United States. Apx. flt. time 4 h 58 min.

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Germany hits back at US after Vance’s tirade against European leaders – Europe live

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Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.

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‼️ "Putin seems to be the most influential member of NATO. His whims block the Alliance's decisions," — Zelensky ▪️"Russia must return at least to the borders of 2022: otherwise, everyone will start comparing where the border was under Biden and where it was under Trump."

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So you can just say you work at DOGE and pillage anything from our documents you want. The law truly doesn't exist anymore! Cool!

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NEW: Elon Musk and his team have posted classified data on DOGE's new website www.huffpost.com/entry/elon-m...

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The termination of 850 Indian Health Service physicians, nurses, and dentists will have a grave impact on access to care for millions of Native Americans. Upholding our treaty obligations is not optional.

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There it is. Bove doesn't appear to have been able to find another DOJ as corrupt as himself.

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There are a lot of questions in our inbox these days about data (and payment) security at the IRS, the Social Security Administration and other places, with teenagers and 20-somethings rooting around in the systems. Back up everything, for any numbers of reasons. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/b...

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