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This man is a mendacious clown. Let’s be clear he has always been one.

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Question: Why didn’t Trump impose tariffs on Russia like he did on the rest of the world? Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett: “There is an ongoing negotiation with Russia and Ukraine. And I think the president made the decision not to conflate the two issues” (Trump imposed tariffs on Ukraine)

submitted 22 hours ago • 214 comments

This is a very big deal. Trump is systematically dismantling the protections against foreign (e.g. Russian) interference in our elections.

submitted 1 day ago • 236 comments

The tariffs that led to the biggest stock-market drop since COVID may have been the result of an error The American Enterprise Institute recalculated rates based on correct numbers, and no tariff exceeded 14% Trump and is cabinet is the result of an error www.marketwatch.com/story/trumps...?

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submitted 2 days ago • 222 comments

Law firms did not strike a "truce" with Trump. They capitulated to an authoritarian. Some, like Skadden, sought out these deals before they even faced any sanction from the Trump regime. The law students standing up are brave. The law firms they are protesting are cowards.

submitted 2 days ago • 142 comments

What is Trump doing now that he has sabotaged the US economy with massive tariffs? He's at his golf club in Florida, where the Saudis are paying him to host a professional golf tournament.

submitted 2 days ago • 49 comments

"I just wrecked the global economy. Now watch this drive."

submitted 3 days ago • 33 comments

Trump’s progress on 31 major campaign pledges he made for his second term. Only 4 campaign promises done: Pardon Jan. 6 defendants Retaliate against his political enemies Pull out of the 2015 Paris climate agreement Impose tariffs on goods from other nations www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...

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There are 33m companies in the USA. Only 21k employe 500 or more. And they only make up 23% of workers. Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.

submitted 3 days ago • 3309 comments

So good. 🤡 @brendanvduke.bsky.social

submitted 3 days ago • 594 comments

Dr. Peter Stein, the former Director of CDER’s Office of New Drugs at the FDA, was fired as a result of Trump's cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Stein approved the monoclonal antibodies treatment that may have saved Trump’s life when he got COVID. #UngratefulBitch

submitted 3 days ago • 57 comments

If you want to call your Senators or Congresspeople today & make your views known, here’s the number: (202) 224-3121

submitted 3 days ago • 61 comments

So weird how this keeps happening. www.axios.com/2025/04/02/t...

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Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive. No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief. 1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.

submitted 4 days ago • 916 comments

Hey @MarshaBlackburn will you ever stand up for Tennessee? Do we really need a governor who will cheer the president on no matter how badly he hurts our state? www.bizjournals.com/nashville/ne...

submitted 4 days ago • 15 comments

The Senate Budget Committee released a draft amendment to the House’s FY 2025 budget resolution today. This budget – and the potential use of current policy to hide $3.8 trillion of tax cuts – makes a mockery out of the reconciliation process. www.crfb.org/press-releas...

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

This mess?

submitted 5 days ago • 135 comments

“One crop away from bankruptcy” Republican Senator Thom Tillis warns Trump’s tariffs will do “irreparable” damage to farmers.

submitted 5 days ago • 164 comments

SCOOP: A House Democrat is introducing long-shot legislation that would force billionaire Trump lieutenant Elon Musk and his staffers at DOGE to undergo routine drug testing — Anyone who tests positive for certain illegal drugs would be barred from federal service for at least a year

submitted 5 days ago • 72 comments

Bill Bramhall Cartoon

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Another large law firm capitulates. Absolutely shameful. These firms are helping Trump destroy the rule of law and democracy. If Willkie Farr & Gallagher won't defend itself, why on earth would any client trust it to defend the client?

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Trump Says He Won’t Rule Out Third Reich

submitted 6 days ago • 280 comments

“Golden age”

submitted 6 days ago • 44 comments

A billionaire racist criminal who doesn't care about you flies on a plane to golf 9 weekends out of 10 and you're gonna pay for it.

submitted 7 days ago • 50 comments

WATCH: A fawning Trump Supporter thanks Elon for contributing so much to the government in taxes (he has taken $38 BILLION+ incentives) — then asks about the DOGE DIVIDEND… which Elon awkwardly admits probably isn’t going to happen… as he hides behind Congress.

submitted 7 days ago • 138 comments

This is what corruption looks like.

submitted 7 days ago • 2861 comments

@teslatakedown.com Raleigh/Durham, NC March 29 event

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A lesson in right vs wrong: Using government power to target political enemies is wrong. Standing up for those who are targeted is right. Bowing down is wrong. Refusing to be deterred and stating tall is right. Silence is wrong. Peaceful opposition is right. www.cnn.com/2025/03/30/p...

submitted 7 days ago • 186 comments

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

submitted 7 days ago • 35 comments

www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-...? Buyers remorse...

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

NEW: Trump told NBC News he ‘couldn’t care less’ if automakers raise car prices due to his tariffs. Well, at least he doesn’t pretend to care anymore.

submitted 8 days ago • 92 comments

This isn't how gov't is supposed to work: The acting commissioner of Social Security admitted “I was ticked at the governor of Maine for not being real cordial to the president,” so I ended a program in Maine. www.pressherald.com/2025/03/25/s...

submitted 12 days ago • 1231 comments

As more information is revealed, it is clear that the cover-up is even worse than the crime. Every single person involved has no business being involved in our government. At minimum, there should be resignations. And prosecutions.

submitted 11 days ago • 1447 comments

I had legit completely forgotten this.

submitted 12 days ago • 1702 comments