Rusty Cannon

Rusty Cannon

@rustycannon.bsky.social

Reluctant Vietnam war vet (Air Force). Lifelong liberal because I believe in human rights for everyone. Labor Democrat, currently registered as independent. I don't respond to DMs unless I know you in the real world.

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Someone should create a system where you could buy tokens or credits to have access to an article behind a paywall. You could use them anywhere that’s part of the exchange. I want to support journalists but I can’t do 50 subscriptions.

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Add Karen Smith to my list of badasses whose mouthy approach I respect. Actions usually speak louder than words. This is a hero, Y'all. Well done, Ma'am. You're gonna kick ass in your new position. ✊📖

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It's already estimated that the richest 1% alone evade $163 billion in taxes every year. But Trump gutted the IRS — including the unit tasked with auditing billionaires. The agency's audit revenue fell 35%. Now, Trump's IRS is not publishing data on unpaid taxes. See the problem?

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DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why. Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.

theintercept.comDoorDash Spent $1.4 Million Trying to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why.In a wage-theft settlement, DoorDash now has to pay its workers around 100 times what it spent trying to beat Zohran Mam

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Ro Khanna on why Speaker Johnson sent the House home early: He doesn’t want Epstein to become the issue before the midterms, and he doesn’t want votes on the Iran war to become the issue.

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More grift and corruption, this time at the DOD.

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Katie Phang on the Pentagon secretly hiring MAGA influencers: "I sincerely doubt they're working for free. So does that mean that my taxpayer money is going to fund a conservative influencer to push Kegsbreath and convicted felon Donald Trump's bullshit?"

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Remember: The GOP’s nonsensical culture wars are meant to distract you from corporate corruption and plunder. [Cartoon by Jace Avery]

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THREAD: A couple of thoughts on Natalie Harp. First, I'm so glad that people on our side are concerned about her and her mental health. It's because we have hearts and empathy and we aren't sociopaths. We're good people, and I love that about us. But I think we are also right to be angry. 1/

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Senate Republicans have taken a major step towards advancing the pro-crypto CLARITY Act. Reminder: crypto is a giant Ponzi scheme. Its only practical uses are for tax evasion, money laundering, fraud, speculation, and crime. No Democrat should vote for this corrupt abomination.

cnbc.comSenate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recessThe move suggests Senate Republican leaders believe they may yet be able to get the 60 votes needed to pass, despite con

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“Did you talk to Lavrov about Russia sharing info with Iran, targeting 🇺🇸 troops?” RUBIO: “Who says they are?” “Are they not?” RUBIO: “…😬 — Who says they are? It’s a leaker!” *attacks the media* A “leaker” can’t leak what doesn’t exist. So they are. And Trump doesn’t care.

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Gas is high. Groceries are high. Rent is high. Wages are stagnant. Another forever war. ICE is committing murder on our streets. We can’t eat fresh produce and our national monuments and parks are being pillaged. But, at least the president has made billions of dollars in the last year…

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MARCO RUBIO: “Let me explain this in simple English: Iran is run by lunatics, religious fanatic lunatics.’ IRAN: “Let me explain this in simple English: The United States is run by lunatics, religious fanatic lunatics.”

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Fuck Off, MAGATS ! Hope Your Expensive Food Tastes Like 💩, And Your Gas ⛽️ Tank Is Empty ! FAFO, And Enjoy Us 86-ing, 47...🤡

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Happy Summer Solstice! ☀️✨ Take a moment to soak in the sunshine & celebrate the beauty of the season ahead ☀️ May this longest day of the year bring light, joy, a renewed sense of wonder and a little magic to you all✨ #SheShed #SummerSolstice #SunshineAndSoul #MidsummerMagic