Red-five

Red-five

@red-five.bsky.social

Crazy catlady fighting fascism.

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Ossoff: "Here's what's going to happen tonight: the world's most famous sore loser will deliver a prime-time presidential sour grapes address to pursue his 6-year-old grievances about the 2020 election, while his war in the Middle East spirals out of control & the cost of living continues to rise.."

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The White House was never supposed to be a palace. George Washington and architect James Hoban deliberately rejected the lavish style of European monarchies. Instead, they designed a President’s House that reflected the ideals of a republic: dignified, restrained, and accountable to the people.

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He fell asleep in a meeting with Turkish President Erdogan, referred to Iran as the "Islamic Republic of Japan", TikTok as "Tic Tac", President Zelensky as "President Putin" & once again demanded the U.S. be given control of Greenland. He's much less dangerous while sleeping than when he's awake. πŸ’€

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The most important thing you need to know is that, by my watch, the fireworks began after midnight There were no fireworks in Washington DC for our 250th Independence Day

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β€œIn this country, we have no β€˜other people.’ We are American people, all of us.” This 1940s film warning against bigotry and fascism is more relevant now than ever.

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🚨ICE attacks protesters outside Delaney Hall ICE Prison in Newark, NJ on day 5 of massive prisoner hunger/labor strike. Sources tell us ICE is actively trying to transfer out leaders of hunger strike. We've been ON THE GROUND for 5 days. SUPPORT our ON THE GROUND reporting πŸ”½

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Yesterday's CPI report found inflation is now wiping out wage gains. Today's PPI report confirms that wholesale inflation has seen its highest annual increase in four years. Food, gas, and shelter costs are skyrocketing, fueled by one man's unilateral decision to go to war.

cnbc.comWholesale inflation jumps 6% in April on annual basis, biggest increase since 2022The producer price index was expected to increase 0.5% in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

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Global oil reserves are being released at record pace, all to keep oil around $100 a barrel. This isn’t sustainable, and the administration has no plan to reopen the Strait.

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πŸ’Š Americans are dying in waiting rooms β€” forced to skip life-saving care β€” while we pour billions into endless wars. This is the brutal reality. It’s time to choose: Our people or their bombs. Fund healthcare. Save American lives. πŸ‘‰ Please share if you agree. #HealthcareNotWarfare

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All the major school districts in North Carolina are closed for May Day. Teachers organized and got school boards to close!

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The U.S. national debt now exceeds 100% of gross domestic product, crossing a once-unthinkable threshold, on the way toward breaking the record set in the wake of World War II. Via WSJ

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Note that there's been no threat to sue over this statement. I know I would be suing for tens of millions if I was innocent.

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These two editorials by the Washington Post expose how the Republican Party and Democratic Party are held to completely different standards by the media. Texas gerrymander: β€œNot a threat to democracy.” Virginia gerrymander: β€œPower grab by Democrats.”