Velma

Velma

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In a functioning democracy, we could count on the government to give us something approximating the truth after a fatal shooting outside the White House. But in whatever transitional system we’re in now, we automatically assume the regime is lying to us.

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Lest we forget: Obama secured the Iran deal without starting a war, shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, or losing a single American life. But please, tell me more about how “toughness” requires body bags.

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The GOP Platform: Protect the fetus; starve the child. Honor the soldier; abandon the veteran. Enrich the corporation; fleece the worker. Quote the Bible; ignore the verses.

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Who would have guessed that the legal system in America was so fragile that a single crazy president could ignore the whole thing, from the Constitution right down to state laws? Why does the Supreme Court and Congress let this demented moron act like the dictator of a banana republic?

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If we had local governments that ACTUALLY cared about The People, police would be posted in front of ICE concentration camps. Our real police would be arresting and JAILING every ICE thug who brings in a prisoner without a genuine legal warrant signed by a judge.

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As Republican Senators pitch the idea of having Trump issue executive orders to dial down ICE in exchange for funding DHS, let's all be very clear: AN EXECUTIVE ORDER IS NOT THE LAW. (1/x)

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The Republicans are always talking about state's rights. Keep the federal government out of our business. So, I suppose they're upset that the Department of Injustice is trying to get Minnesota's voter information. I haven't heard them complaining about it yet. Maybe tomorrow.

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Kristi Noem: “Everything I’ve done, I’ve done at the direction of the president and Stephen” She could be a witness for the prosecution in Trump's impeachment trial, that's why he won't fire her..

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This mid-afternoon Alex Pretti vigil at the Portland VA was not heavily promoted. But the crowd probably stretches a quarter mile or more. Americans are galvanized and grieving.

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Replying to @adkraine.bsky.social

Do you know Transformers because I'm about to explain this with Transformers. Donald Trump is Megatron and MAGA are the Decepticons with Vance as Starscream. They all hate their leader but are united in fear of him. Without Megatron they turn on each other and nobody likes Starscream.

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Imagine watching the president declare an entire African community unworthy of the American dream, while readily granting asylum to only white South Africans, and still believing this is about solving our immigration issues.

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On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million Jewish people murdered by the Nazis, as well as countless other victims. We honor their lives by rejecting the evils of antisemitism, dehumanization, and authoritarian violence wherever they appear. Never again means never again for anyone.

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Trump: "Two percent of the population causes 90% of the crime. So when you start decimating that two percent - boom." This is straight up Nazi language. And on International Holocaust Memorial Day.

People need to understand that there is a reason there are ICE detention centers popping up all over the place. We don't have "illegal" people in this country to that magnitude. This is how ethnic cleansing began in Germany. Pay attention!

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When Trump insists something is great, know it’s shit. When he attacks his adversaries for wrongdoing, know he is guilty of doing what he is accusing others of doing. And no, he will never accept blame or admit mistakes. Accusations are confessions.

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These words demand attention. “In a real sense this is holy ground, consecrated by blood spilled here. The cost is high, and so I had to be here to stand in the very place where this tragedy unfurled… I think we’re at a defining moment for our country…” ~ Rev Warnock Take a moment, so much more…

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Our National Law Enforcement apparatus telling law enforcement to break the law while telling the people within the United States to obey the law. I can't be the only one that thinks this is insane.....

Alt National Park Service@altnps.bsky.social

A memo was released by ICE instructing agents to violate the U.S. Constitution. ICE told officers and agents that they can forcibly enter homes without warrants signed by judges. The memo was from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, was shared with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) by two whistleblowers.

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Clay Cane@claycane.bsky.social

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Our federal tax dollars are being used to fund a network of government social media accounts that pump out disinformation 24/7. Even during a government shutdown. It’s definitely not essential work.