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Retired political junkie; former lobbyist, WY & DC.
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DJT & Stephen Miller are creating a society that's beginning to resemble France just before their Revolution. That didn't go well for the rich, did it?

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Just downloaded this book and can't wait to get to reading it!

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No one has an adequate excuse to follow illegal orders. Not in 2025. Getting educated by Fox News & Newsmax is not a defense. ICE agents must back off!

The deportation of mothers and their American born children, without due process, is an act of treason. ICE - stop!

Former FCC Chair Tom Wheeler explains how President Trump and his FCC under Chair Brendan Carr are "moving fast to break three foundational principles of American government and democracy: fair and legitimate investigations, judicial review, and executive branch agency independence."

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If "our" gov't is paying millions to El Salvador as reported, shouldn't there be a contract? What does it say? (Trying not to be facetious).

Me, too. It was exhausting, inspirational, and finally, tears with Rory.

And I suspect an increase on various kinds of subscription rates will also rise.

Happy you are here! Maybe we could have some interactions with you. For those who do not know Ms Penny, get STILL LIFE and get hooked! #LouisePennyAuthor @booktasters.bsky.social

Outside of rescuing illegally detained humans, this should be on full mode attack. If we get to have another election, all who desire to vote should be unhindered in that effort.

Then we're in Ground Hog Day (House version). With #45 - chaos. With Biden - stabilized. Now back to chaos. Higher level will remain a dream.

Yes. Word limitation didn't allow expansion of logical thought explanation by those of us not exposed to the thoughts and practices of the ultra rich. My limited experience saw a man become a millionaire from hard work and then act as a cornered animal in defense of his juicy bone.

Is Krugman naive or simply making noise? One cannot apply logic to the actions of the monied people who have long ago lost their sense of humanity. Thankfully, not all have, but for those such as Musk and Thiel who aspire to total control, beware. Awesome read and Daniel is totally on target!

Pundits sound so foolish trying to find explanation in any ultra-right-wing quotes or actions -- destruction is all that is intended. The kind that hurts, or they wouldn't bother.

After the USA is renamed United America by her father, the President, Sam defies his racist, autocratic government to take back liberty. #scriptsky #firstpagefriday

I wrote a screenplay back in 2003 on Americans subjugated to various kinds of camps -- dusting it off now. Back then I was afraid of Dubya. Hell, those were the good ole days.

When nothing else makes sense, Trump is simply getting even with Canada because of Margaret Atwood. Beware...final season The Handmaid's Tale begins April 8th.

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The cutbacks at the SS Admin will cause mistakes that won't be corrected for possibly months while really poor persons suffer not only loss of income, but other benefits digitally tied to SSA/Medicare/QMB program. Income, rental help, health insurance, and food -- all are threatened b/c of snafus.

We're so excited for tonight! All be sure to tune in to @pbs.org's American Experience at 9/8c on PBS, YouTube and the PBS app.

Consider the cost of ICE personnel, transportation, coffee, doughnuts, expended to round up and ship out workers who were paying federal income tax...just sayin'.

More days and weeks have passed and the subject of the next House & presidential elections is buried in the sand, b/c most people don't think we'll have them. Don't fucking give up now! Get involved in states where suppression is the GOP ticket to authoritarianism. Overturn suppression.

When she was 5 years old, Kitty Saks’ home in Vienna was commandeered by the Nazis, leading her family to flee to Brussels where she was hidden in a convent but 27 members of her family were killed. Until a few weeks ago, that Holocaust story could be read U.S. Air Force's website. Now it is gone.

I always loved Maude. Never know she was a Marine. Now a lot of other people won't either.

I think the words "federal authorities" gives me a case of historical creeps -- Gestapo.

That's my town! Over 10k attended; 6k outside venue.