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Beautiful day in the Blue Ridge.

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Chilly start to the day. Being outside is good for the soul.

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On2/20, Angus King (I-ME) warned Congress again that permitting Trump to take over Congress is “grossly unconstitutional", "and it's illegal." King noted that his colleagues will say, we don't want to buck the President, let the courts take care of it. Copout. Congress- protect the Constitution!

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Political theorist John Locke in his Second Treatise on Gov't., in 1690,:" when a leader disregards constitutional order, he gives up legitimacy and the people are justified in treating him as a “thief and a robber.....and he may be opposed, as any other, who by force invades the right of another”.

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Repub Rep Anna Luna introduced a bill to add Trump to Mt Rushmore. This bill aims to honor his accomplishments in economic growth,natl security,foreign policy. What??? Another repub. focused away from the needs of constituents and to fealty to Trump to hold their position and personal opportunities.

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As Arab citizens try to cope with their buyer's remorse over voting Trump, the Trump plan to eliminate Dept of Education is next up. Top 6 states receiving grants from DoE:Alabama,Arizona,Florida,Louisiana,Miss. and Nevada. All voted for trump in '24.

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Leavitt said in her press briefing that Trump promised that Musk will ensure to excuse himself in his multiple coup efforts if he comes across any conflict of interest with his business dealings. Right. In fact, isn't self determination of a conflict of interest itself a conflict of interest?

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Roger Goodell and the NFL are running scared of Trump and Musk and banning teams from posting on Bluesky. Goodell should do the right thing and resign.

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The Arab community of Dearborn,MI, one of the largest in the US, voted for Trump to teach Harris and the Dems a lesson. They liked that Trump listened to them. I wonder how they like his plan for the US to take over the Gaza Strip and relocate the Palestinians somewhere else?

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The Trump-Musk coup dismantling gov't depts,terminating workers and disrupting security protocols is a gift to Republicans that support Trump's insane agenda but are afraid to have their fingerprints on axing programs important to so many. Now they get it without their direct action. Term limits.

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Pam Bondi, election denier and opposes LGBTQ, immigration and reproductive rights, confirmed on a party line vote by republicans. And John Fetterman (D) PA.

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Musk’s list US Treasury payment system. IRS. Gen Services Admin. USAID. Small Bus Admin. Dept of Ed. Musk engineers have taken control of computers at these agencies. Have sensitive personal info and damaged national intel systems. Whims of an unelected citizen over the constitution is a coup.

submitted 46 days ago • 0 comments

Darren J. Beattie 🌐 @DarrenJBeattie Competent white men must be in charge if you want things to work.Unfortunately, our entire national ideology is predicated on coddling the feelings of women and minorities, and demoralizing competent white men. New undersecretary of state for public diplomacy .

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Where is the Democratic party? The Republicans are running roughshod over the country with lies and rhetoric over the people and constitution. Where is the refreshed Democratic message that will appeal to the greatest majority of Dems? Mid term plan to win seats? 2028 Pres election candidates?

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First participant in the Leavitt nontraditional media press room sweepstakes was in Fri. press room sideshow. John Ashbrook, of the Ruthless podcast. Served a softball, asking if the media was out of touch with Americans and their views on deportations. No surprise Leavitt confirmed they were.

submitted 49 days ago • 0 comments

Although sunny and 35* earlier, the cold is coming in for6* tonight.

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

WH correspondent April Ryan asked Leavitt whether Trump’s admin has plans to celebrate Black History Month this year, given the president’s crusade against DEI. Leavitt: “... this WH certainly intends to celebrate... American history and the contributions of all Americans.” Non answer word salad.

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

Trump speaks negatively about the tragic collision between a plane and a Blackhawk helicopter last night. Maybe some empathy for those lost, their families and friends and rethink the lunacy of slash and burn firings of gov’t personnel. No leadership. The mental decline is getting more severe.

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

Leavitt continues to show how immature and unqualified she is in her role, stating Biden sent $50 million in condoms to Gaza so Trump admin stopped fed aid to show they’re good stewards of tax dollars. False.Agency for Inatl. Dev spent $7 mil on condoms for African anti AIDS effort. DittoTrump admin

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Repub Senator Tuberville’s reason for being seems to be blocking and delaying deserving pay increases for military members,lack of law enforcement support as he says he didn’t see violence against Trump’s J6 insurrectionists and trying to harm the Dems by calling for confirmation of RFK. Recall him.

submitted 51 days ago • 1 comment

Trump claimed that thanks to him, the US military has turned on the water in CA. Doesn’t understand the Army Corp of Engineers had done maintenance on federal water pumps,turning them on when maintenance completed. Seems the impact of dementia is increasing.

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

The hillbilly from Alabama, Republican Tuberville, has shown again what a small, narrow minded troll he is posting the senate should confirm Trump’s problematic unqualified nominee RFK,Jr, because “no cabinet nominee could damage the political future of Dems more than RFK”.Recall Tuberville.

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My statement announcing Colorado will sign on to a multi-state lawsuit challenge to the Administration’s freeze of federal funding.

submitted 53 days ago • 117 comments

Another bad day for Karoline Leavitt, Trump's Press Secretary. Her condescending tone and comments together with comments heavy in broad strokes and light on specifics serve to showcase her unpreparedness for this role. Another Trump parrot who doesn't let accuracy get in the way of the rhetoric.

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The Guardian reported Sec of State Rubio has ordered a halt to almost all foreign aid, except military aid to Israel and Egypt. This order is likely unlawful, as Congress sets the budget and in 1974 declared it illegal for the pres. to hold funds. Competitive nations& adversaries will line up aid.

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