John Ragosta
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Historian, lawyer, scientist, beekeeper, keynote speaker.
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Terre-Strial
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āThe point of modern propaganda isn't only to misinform or push an agenda. It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.ā - Garry Kasparov
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Henry Gould
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What we need right now is a holistic, systematic rebuke of current Trumpian ideology & strategy : its betrayal of moral truth, humanity in general, & American ideals; its foundation in cowardly fear, racism, xenophobia & hate; its fraudulence, corruption; its foundation in lies.
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The Court's right-wing extremists are corrupt: Alito/Thomas act like minimal ethics rules don't apply, Kavanaugh openly perjured in confirmation, they invented Trump's immunity (although the Federalist Papers rejected it),... Congress needs to act, which means Republicans need to be thrown out.
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Republicans know that Trump's explanation of January 6, and his pardons, are ridiculous and simply rewarding insurrectionists and those who violently attacked our democracy (and police). They do nothing. They all need to be removed.
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There seems to be a pattern of this type of violent/perverted behavior by those Trump pardons. Republicans in Congress are silent. They all need to be removed.
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The Watchdog Coalition
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Since we canāt ever expect Mike Johnson to do the right thing, weāre forcing a vote on extending ACA tax credits. And we only need four more members to sign the petition to make it happen. Help us move the needle!
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Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-congress-support-discharge-petition-to-force-vote-on-aca-tax-credits/
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This is murder. Republicans who are silent need to be removed.
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More Perfect Union
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Forty years ago, 90% of media outlets were spread across 50 companies. Now, just 5 companies control 90% of the media market. This consolidation hurts consumers and helps oligarchs. š§µ
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Robert Reich
2 days ago
Layoffs have hit over 1.1M so far this year ā the most since the pandemic. Yet corporate profits continue to hit record highs, with corporations increasingly spending those earnings on stock buybacks to enrich execs and shareholders. This is what a rigged economy looks like.
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There is no reason for members of Congress or the Executive to trade stocks other than corruption. They can put their money into blind trusts and experienced financial experts can invest in what they will -- without the corrupt advantage of inside information. Johnson continues to block reform.
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It's not random. He pardons those who pay him, or are loyal to him rather than the Constitution or law, or kiss his ass passionately... Republicans in Congress are silent. They all need to be removed.
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Carl Ott, Author
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Sandieglo
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He is incompetent and dangerous. Republicans know this, but they do nothing. They all must be removed.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Pete Hegsethās Weak Excuses
His evasive responses to Signalgate are shameful nonsense.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/12/pete-hegseth-signalgate-unqualified/685145/?utm_campaign=atlantic-daily-newsletter&utm_content=20251205&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&lctg=67e4029e9f291879300dcd19&utm_term=The%20Atlantic%20Daily
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Aaron Rupar
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"When thereās no war, you arenāt committing war crimes when you kill people indiscriminately. Youāre just a straight-up murderer."
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A war criminal without a war
It's just murder.
https://www.publicnotice.co/p/pete-hegseth-war-criminal
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Thomas Jefferson warned that if the wealth/opportunity gap became too large, it would destroy the nation. He recommended geometrically higher taxes on higher wealth. Trump is determined to give billionaires a free pass and destroy the nation.
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Republicans who claim fiscal responsibility lie. They are simply serving the very rich.
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The entire Trump administration is a festering cesspool of corruption. Republicans in Congress are silent. They all need to be removed.
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This is racist gibberish, but it is Trump policy. He is making Europe our enemy. (Putin couldn't be happier.)
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
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Trump has adopted racist conspiracy theories in his extraordinary attack on Europe
Trumpās new blueprint for international policy is racist and claims that Europe faces ācivilization erasureā are a boost to far right and conspiracy theorists, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/trump-europe-us-migrants-civilization-b2878909.html
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ICE is acting like the Gestapo. This starts at the top: Trump, Noem, Bovino. Republicans in Congress abandon their constitutional obligation of checks and balances and remain silent. They all need to be removed.
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Scott MacFarlane
3 days ago
Reminder about Jan 6: it really happened It was a horror 140+ police were injured A range of violent weapons were used by attackers Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard There was a gallows and guns Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
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Confunctionist
3 days ago
How The Feds Used Propaganda To Frame Their āWarā On Chicago: āTheyāre Lying Constantlyā
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/04/h...
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How The Feds Used Propaganda To Frame Their āWarā On Chicago: 'They're Lying Constantly'
Homeland Security has sought to reshape violent encounters into triumphant narratives ā even as judges, journalists and experts said the agency has repeatedly distorted facts, misled the public and at...
https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/04/how-the-feds-used-propaganda-to-frame-their-war-on-chicago-theyre-lying-constantly/
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He knows exactly what happened, but in worshipping his false, orange-tinted god, he can't admit it.
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Charles Keener
3 days ago
The resolution was co-sponsored by Democrats Chuck Schumer, Tim Kaine and Adam Schiff, along with Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul, who wrote, āThe American people do not want to be dragged into endless war with Venezuela without public debate or a vote.
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Senator Cotton claims to be a Christian, but he is obviously worshipping an orange-tinted false god. To say this is justified is legally nonsensical and barbaric. He needs to be removed.
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The Court's right-wing extremists have apparently abandoned any concern for racist legislation. (They have previously undermined any legislation that opposed discrimination against LGBTQ.) This needs to be fixed.
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It seems that the Court, again, ignored the racial motivations behind Republican actions. The Court needs to be fixed.
www.reuters.com/world/us-sup...
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US Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas voting map
The U.S. Supreme Court revived on Thursday a redrawn Texas electoral map designed to add more Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives, boosting President Donald Trump's quest for his party to...
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-supreme-court-revives-pro-republican-texas-voting-map-2025-12-04/
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Dr. DaShanne Stokes
3 days ago
When the U.S. commits war crimes, acts of war, and meddles in the internal affairs of other countries, it jeopardizes our national security because it invites retaliation and sets precedence for others to follow suit.
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Tulsa Teresa
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Putin says Europeans sabotaged peace talks and are on the side of war. BS. Putin can stop fighting any time he wants. He deserves no concessions for attacking a neighboring country without provocation. Stop fighting. Go home, Putin. Then the war would be over. š
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They continue to lie to protect Trump. Newsweek says he has not been accused of wrongdoing with Epstein, but there is a sworn statement of him raping a young girl Epstein provided. Why do Republicans ignore the overwhelming evidence? Why is Newsweek protecting him?
www.newsweek.com/epstein-file...
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Epstein files: Congressman reveals "biggest thing" coming after new release
House Oversight Democrats say they plan to release the documents to the public after completing their review in the coming days.
https://www.newsweek.com/epstein-files-congressman-reveals-biggest-thing-coming-after-new-release-11152643
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Something not being talked about enough: Not only did Hegseth commit murder/war crimes, but he must have thought that he'd get away with it, that Trump would protect him. This is what happens when the government is one large crime syndicate that thinks it is above the law.
time.com/7338336/hegs...
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Hegsethās Changing Story on the Caribbean Strike
A look at what Pete Hegseth has said about the deadly strike in the Carribeanāand how his explanations have changed
https://time.com/7338336/hegseth-caribbean-boat-strike-timeline/
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She took young girls and gave them to rapists. Trump & his henchmen, against regulations, gave her a sweetheart deal (quid pro quo for her new testimony not mentioning Trump her attorney said). So she'd be hurt if truth came out.... Trump is a rapist & pedophile. Republicans in Congress do nothing.
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the Brain
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Dems in Congress should start demanding the list of names of all ICE āagentsā. These people seem to walk more carefully when they know consequences may be around the corner.
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The entire administration is a festering cesspool of corruption. Republicans in Congress are silent. They all need to be removed.
newrepublic.com/post/202253/...
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Trumpās DOD Gives Massive Contract to Company With Ties to His Son
Donald Trump Jr. joined the company as an adviser in November 2024, right around when his father was elected president.
https://newrepublic.com/post/202253/donald-trump-jr-defense-department-drones-contract
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Blue Wave
4 days ago
BREAKING: WELL, WELL, WELL! Newly unearthed footage shows Pete Hegseth saying EXACTLY what the six Democrats said in their video that prompted Trump and Hegseth to hysterically smear them as traitors! You must refuse illegal orders.
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M Meerkat
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Chump Needs Naps Constantly, Where's Jake Tapper and The Lame Stream Media.......
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Almost seems like a pattern among right-wing bloviators.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
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Turning Point staffer accused of sexually harassing male employee
Jeannette Garcia is also accused of misleading sheriffās deputies to facilitate the alleged kidnapping
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/turning-point-usa-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-b2874957.html
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Much safer for incompetent administration officials, led by Hegseth, if there is no one competent reporting on you.
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He is a cruel sadist and a coward. This is immoral and dangerous. Those who claim to be Christian and support him lie. (This is why he wants a wrestling bout at the White House on July 4th.)
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Gabino Iglesias
4 days ago
Canāt stay awake. Canāt walk a straight line. Canāt put together a coherent sentence. Has no clue where he is. Constantly lashes out because heās lost and scared. I donāt know, maybe the news will talk about how socialism is dangerous todayā¦
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bill the cat
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As a veteran who served in intelligence, I want to introduce you to EXORDS: the execute order from the President to SecDef. This allows 60 days operations under the War Powers Act. The President must advise Congress and gain approval to continue. No EXORD was sent to Congress. This is illegal
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Nat Turnerās Slave Rebellion
5 days ago
RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!
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And chumps believe him....
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Serious movement is blocked by those who get millions from insurance companies. They need to be removed.
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Those that support Trump are teaching our children that lying, insulting, bullying, selfishness, attacking, bigotry,...are okay. They are watching.
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And they should be paying MUCH more.
www.gobankingrates.com/taxes/tax-la...
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I Asked ChatGPT What Would Happen If Billionaires Paid Taxes at the Same Rate as the Working Class
How would this impact the economy?
https://www.gobankingrates.com/taxes/tax-laws/asked-chatgpt-what-would-happen-if-billionaires-paid-taxes-at-same-rate-as-working-class/
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Trump and his family are playing a lot of people for suckers:
atlantablackstar.com/2025/12/01/t...
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āA Bunch of Suckers!ā: Trumpās Base Never Saw It Coming ā Critics Say Melania Trumpās Ruthless Cash Grab Just Wiped Out MAGA for Millions
"Melania Trumpās shocking cash grab wipes out MAGA dreams, leaving supporters stunned and devastated. Find out how millions were blindsid...
https://atlantablackstar.com/2025/12/01/trumps-base-never-saw-it-coming-and-critics-say-melanias-latest-cash-grab-proves-shes-the-real-threat-inside-the-house/
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