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3rd generation US ARMY VET 🏳️‍🌈Gay resister and defender of the Constitution. Will always stand strong against all fascism. NO DMs
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The technologist Edward Coristine, a key operative in Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency who’s gone by the name “Big Balls” online, has resigned, the White House tells WIRED. Read the full story: www.wired.com/story/big-ba...

Big Balls takes a powder. We have no idea how much money he's stolen or if his exit is good news.

The White House confirmed that a teenaged employee with the nickname "Big Balls" has resigned from his post at DOGE, adding to the recent shakeup within the department.

Big Balls has been neutered from the US Government.

Big Balls has to go back to living with his mom now

Yes, I really put the crazy 🤪 in crazy old 😜 cat 🐈 guy. But ya gotta laugh! 😃 #CatsOfBlueSky #CatsAreFamily

The American people were lied to about Vietnam, with tragic consequences. The American people were lied to about Iraq, with tragic consequences. The American people are being lied to again today. We cannot allow history to repeat itself.

Just a Moo Moo and Milo moment. 😺 #CatsOfBlueSky #CatsAreFamily

For tonight's dinner, I picked up Arby's. 😋 I ordered the half-pound roast beast and potato cakes and asked for extra sauce. They didn't let me down! 😁 #TimsOutstandingMomentsInFastFood

Stoves are for cooking, 🍳 sleeping, 😴 and most importantly, belly rubs. 😸😸😸😸😸 #CatsOfBlueSky #CatsAreFamily #BellyRubTime

Merlin's 🐈‍⬛️🐈‍⬛️🐈‍⬛️ here! 😺 #CatsOfBlueSky

Cadabra 🐈‍⬛️ was here for just a minute. 😺 Until Merlin showed up! 😾 #CatsOfBlueSky

Moo Moo

It's already 91 degrees here at the cat ranch 🐈‍⬛️ this morning. But if Milo wants to sit in a hot windowsill, who am I to tell a cat 🐈 he can't? 😸 #CatsOfBlueSky #CatsAreFamily

It's just another #MooMooMonday. 😺😺😺 #CatsOfBlueSky #CatsAreFamily

The Monty 🐈 man is here! 😺😺😺 #CatsOfBlueSky

Tonight's gourmet dinner is a turkey, bacon, and pepper jack cheese sandwich 🥪 with barbecue chips. 😋 #TimsBachelorCooking

There ain't none of that AI slop here at the cat ranch! 🐈‍⬛️ I'm a real cat rancher 🤠 and so are my cats! 😸😸😸 #CatsOfBlueSky #CatsAreFamily #RealMooMoo

For tomorrow's dinner, I'm thinking cat 🐈 fricassee. 😋 And I'll bet the leftovers make some great sandwiches! 🥪 #CatsOfBlueSky #CatsAreFamily

Good morning, everyone from Merlin 🐈‍⬛️ and have a very happy #TongueOutTuesday! 😺😺😺

No matter how busy your life is, you have to stop and smell the roses. 🌹 In my case, I have to stop and pet the Moo Moo! 😸😸😸 #CatsOfBlueSky #CatsAreFamily

Who knew bombing each other to bits in the Middle East in the name of Peace was so hard. ~ Donald El Taco Trump

I’m thrilled for my friend @robertgarcia.bsky.social, who will be leading the fight against the Trump Admin's overreach as the new Ranking Member on the Oversight Committee. Oversight is a core function of Congress, and given Trump's willful disregard for the law, we need it now more than ever.

Whenever I see stuff like this, I remember the Infrastructure Act and how Biden disproportionately invested in red states and when asked why, he said “Because they need it the most.” So no, don’t forget what Biden did. He governed for everyone, even the ones who’d never thank him

Judges shouldn’t fear for their lives just for doing their jobs.

While the world watches Israel's war with Iran, Netanyahu's extremist government continues to starve and massacre Palestinians in Gaza. Today, Israeli forces again opened fire on people desperately trying to collect food aid, killing dozens. Over 56,000 have been killed so far.

AOC: You are not aware that the Trump Department of Justice is investigating the largest insurance company in America for fraud of Medicare Advantage that you have jurisdiction over?

Congratulations to Rep. Robert Garcia for being elected Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee. The work of this committee has never been more critical. Let’s get the American people the accountability they deserve.

NEW: Emil Bove, a senior DOJ official and 3rd Circuit nominee, suggested the Justice Department should ignore federal court orders to execute Trump’s aggressive deportations, according to a whistleblower familiar with the matter. From: @jaknutson.bsky.social‬

The partisanship between Republicans and Democrats is causing misinformation and disinformation regarding the Israel/Iran ceasefire. Read my latest Substack article, “Obliterated or Overstated?”. Subscribe today and be a part of the community! therealmichaelcohen.substack.com/p/obliterate...

Emil Bove, a senior Department of Justice official, suggested the department should tell courts “f*** you” and ignore their orders to carry out President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportations, according to a whistleblower complaint by a former DOJ attorney. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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Striking new polling: CNN: 56% disapprove of Trump bombing of Iran 65% want Cong auth Reuters: Only 36% approve of bombing Will that hold amid truce? I think it might. Media is assuming voters will reflexively reward him for war. Let's not assume that. New piece: newrepublic.com/article/1971...

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade three years ago today, rolling back nearly 50 years of women's reproductive freedom. Every woman in this country should have the right to make her own health care decisions – and Congress should restore that right nationwide.

24 June 1886 | A Czech, Jan Svabenik, was born. A teacher. In #Auschwitz from 6 March 1941. No. 26468 He perished in the camp on 16 March 1942.

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Hey friends, hope you'll join me on tomorrow's zoom event. Register here: www.mobilize.us/swingblueall... Power the Blue Wave!

Shout it loud and proud, MAGA.

I’m really looking forward to a Substack Live conversation with @glennkirschner.bsky.social today at 4:30 PM ET. (If you're not a free or paid subscriber yet, you can sign up here.) I hope you’ll join us! www.americaamerica.news

REMINDER: These are not normal days. If you're not OK, that's your humanity still working. Be encouraged. johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/no-one-is-...

from today's post, on all the imaginary ceasefires that exist only inside Mad King Donny's squirrel-infested head — please read the whole thing, thanks! link is here: bit.ly/4eBVSBr (and as always, there's a longer excerpt in the alt text)

Donald Trump has singled out three people in Congress for ridicule, particularly about their intelligence. I'm trying to think of the things they all have in common. It will come to me.

The better term is "changing the narrative/story." It's an actual thing in politics. On the other hand, the word "distraction" suggests the most recent story is frivolous and unimportant compared to the previous story. Jeff is right. We're capable of focusing on everything. We *have to*. No choice.

Can I get an amen?