SullenKoala

SullenKoala

@sullenkoala.bsky.social

“Little by little the look of the country changes because of the men we admire.”

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Farmer assistance under Trump Presidencies: 2018 Market Facilitation Program (MFP Round 1) 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP Round 2) 2020 COVID-19 assistance, round 1 & 2 2025 Trade Mitigation / Farm Aid Package 2026 Harvest Fuel & Subsidies Relief Dear Farmers - Who did you vote for?

foxbusiness.comTrump announces $8B bailout for farmers to cover diesel cost surge amid attacks on global supplyPresident Donald Trump announced the $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief program at a Kansas rally to offset rising diesel costs for farmers during harvest season.

How can we forget them when they refuse to go away?

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Mike Collins makes apologies for white nationalists like his son in law: "These people feel like they've been forgotten. And they're just lashing out."

Brian Cardone@cardonebrian.bsky.social

Not all sheroes wear capes some just wear a Primus shirt. We need more of this ladies energy for people showing up to protest the traitorous treason weasel. Brava‼️🔥💥🔥

"'There were text messages exchanged from Alaya and her boyfriend planning to come here,' Smith-Anderson said. 'They bought a gun in Florida, came here, verbatim, "Kill Aveyia and take her stuff". And that was found on Alaya's phone.'"

abc13.comWoman charged with murdering her own sister in west Houston, court records showA 20-year-old woman is facing a capital murder charge after she, along with her partner, allegedly shot and killed her older sister in her west Houston apartment, according to court documents.

"The frontrunner for the governorship, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, has indicated her support for both a thorough review and the resuming the use of the electric chair. “'Bring back the electric chair and deliver justice for these victims swiftly. As your governor, I will do just that'”

wpln.orgGov. Lee halts execution, orders third-party review following Pike's failed lethal injectionTennessee's governor is ordering a comprehensive review of Tennessee's second botched execution this year.

“The Pentagon is raising the bar on who gets promoted to general by rolling out a new battlefield-style assessment requiring senior officers to demonstrate how they would solve complex military problems.” - like starting a dumbass war without a strategy.

foxnews.comPentagon unveils battlefield test to ensure new generals are warfighters – not Washington bureaucratsPete Hegseth's Pentagon overhaul introduces wargame-style assessments requiring senior officers to solve combat problems before earning a star.

We are monsters.

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

NEWS: The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs and 20,000 penetrator warheads to Israel, with the weapons to be purchased using U.S. taxpayer dollars through the Foreign Military Financing program

Demolition will begin in 3…2…1

CNN@cnn.com

The Kennedy Center board has voted to close the center after a tense meeting in which President Donald Trump called in to berate a Democratic congresswoman who serves on the panel, according to two sources familiar with the matter. https://cnn.it/4xveXNs

“French posted an image of brown-skinned students at Saturday night's University of Texas football game and said the replacement of Americans by foreigners is ‘everywhere and far worse than any of us could imagine.’ French suggested those responsible ‘hate white Americans.’”

yahoo.comKXAN: Texas lawmakers criticize Bo French over racist social media postSeveral top Republicans are criticizing Republican candidate for Railroad Commissioner Bo French for a set of social media posts he made about UT students celebrating the Longhorns' win over Ohio Stat...

“For women, the guidance does not mandate routine testosterone blood tests, but it calls for screening for fatigue and disrupted menstrual cycles that can be associated ​with hormonal dysregulation ​and conditions called ⁠low-energy availability and relative energy deficiency in sport.”

reuters.comUS Pentagon issues clinical guidelines on troop testosterone screening to start immediatelyThe U.S. Pentagon issued detailed guidance on Wednesday for a new, mandatory testosterone deficiency screening policy for active-duty and ​reserve service members age 30 and older, a follow-up ‌to Def...

“Iranian state media reported that the U.S. had bombed civilian sites along Iran’s southern coast and hit a civilian airport. A U.S. strike hit a home where a wedding ceremony was being held in Kuhestak in southern Iran, killing five people, including a child, and wounding at least 68 others”

apnews.comUS military completes latest strikes against Iran, while Trump vows more for Tehran's retaliationThe U.S. military has hit targets in Iran, and Tehran has fired missiles and drones in response. Iranian officials say the latest U.S. attacks hit a house hosting a wedding, killing five people.

Your lack of empathy must have rubbed off on me cause I could care less.

Headquarters@headquartersnews.bsky.social

Former Kanye West aide Milo Yiannopoulos walks back his support for Trump after his ICE arrest: "If I had any clue that anything remotely like this was even possible, I would have never gotten involved in supporting Trump in the first place"

Only in America do idiots believe (for good reason) that they can lead the country.

NBC News@nbcnews.com

EXCLUSIVE: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told close friends and associates that he is considering a run for president in 2028, according to two people familiar with the conversations.

Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social

I think the general consensus of people around the world is that Americans can get fooled by a con man once, but to return him to power a 2nd time after having seen his corruption, incompetence, ignorance, & buffoonery, the problem isn’t just Trump it’s the American people.

“FSIS classified the recall as a Class I health hazard, its highest recall classification. The agency defines a Class I recall as a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that consuming the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”

yahoo.comUSDA Recalls 30,000 Pounds of Argentine Beef in Texas, FloridaUSDA is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sold in Texas and Florida after the products entered the U.S. without required import reinspection. The post USDA recalls 30K pounds of Argenti...

"’Of course, Taiwan is our friend. But I think people in South Carolina are more worried about making ends meet.’ Stay classy, S.C.

Decision Desk HQ@decisiondeskhq.bsky.social

DDHQ Race Update (est. 17% in): South Carolina US Senate Republican Runoff Darline Graham (R): 35,426 (53.6%) Ralph Norman (R): 30,678 (46.4%) Follow more results here: votes.decisiondeskhq.com/races/771242

Florida

Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social

Rep. Byron Donalds, Republican nominee for FL governor, on his pledge to repair roads: “Looking at the ladies in the room this afternoon, we want to make sure that you continue to have your hair looking good, so you can get to the beauty salon as quick as you can.”

Dr./Senator Cassidy is a disappointment in both medicine and politics. Quite an accomplishment. Louisiana must be proud. 🤡

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com

Tapper: "Do you think it's appropriate for the Attorney General of the U.S. to be participating in a [campaign] event 81 days before the midterms?" Cassidy: "I'm going to reserve comment because I was not aware of that before this. I will say…Todd Blanche has been strong on law enforcement."

The good doctor confirmed the grossly unqualified health secretary. The good senator confirms the grossly corrupt AG. Yes, what’s new?

Jamie Dupree@jamiedupree.bsky.social

In announcing the key vote for Todd Blanche for Attorney General, Sen. Bill Cassidy R-LA seemed to show some emotion as he paused before finishing his remarks on the Senate floor. "I'll be criticized for this vote - what's new?"

Blah blah blah. You screwed us. That’s all you have to say.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Tillis admits Trump is weaponizing the DOJ during his speech announcing he'll vote for Todd Blanche: "Maybe it's a little bit more intense in this administration than the last one ... I'm going to support Mr Blanche's nomination"

“JBS told the union that the closure is part of a broader company restructuring as the beef industry faces mounting challenges, including tariffs, inflation, cattle shortages, drought conditions and screwworm disease.”

northpennnow.comShock, sadness and determination: Workers, stakeholders react to Montgomery County plant closureThe impending closure of the JBS USA beef processing plant in Souderton on August 14 has sent shockwaves through the community as […]

"[U]nity House’s community resources program director, said he has seen a 'dramatic' and 'shocking' increase in people using his agency’s food pantry in the past year. He has noticed that it’s not just single-income families using the pantry, but also two-income families..."

timesunion.comSchumer pushes for two-year delay in shifting SNAP costs to statesU.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer worries the cost shift will force New York counties to choose between raising local taxes and cutting food assistance to residents.