Again: “Democratic Socialists” chose to use “socialism” to define their brand, and its not my job to fix something that is completely and utterly unfixable. The New York chapter of DSA literally is @socialists.nyc Imagine if Obama had decided to actually call them “Death Panels.”

Ken Paxton Texas Attorney General Voted Illegally It's a Felony to use a false address on voter registration. Ken Paxton's wife kicked him out and divorced him on Biblical grounds - Adultery. Why did he commit Voter Fraud - using his old address - six times? open.substack.com/pub/lonestar...

Qatar’s “Air Force 2.0” apparently unsafe in the Middle East.

100K US troops and their families (about 50K) live in Europe right now. Trump is not only telling them their stay in Europe is over, but also their military career. It is an empty threat.

Democrats should not waste energy defending “Democratic socialism.” It was not our stupid idea to put “socialism” in the name and then let The Right define it. That said, there are some great policy ideas in their platform, like the four-day work week.

Under my authority, I have directed the Secretary of War, Nicki Minaj, to bomb the shit out of the Islamic Republic of Japan. — Senile Shitler

The war on Iran reversed the most promising protest movement in a generation. Three months in, the regime is more entrenched than before. www.theunpopulist.net/p/iranians-h...

Oh, he violated the seal.

After you screwed up royally is not the time to defend your self with this shit, @rokhanna.bsky.social “I’ve been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line.” If THAT is where you draw the line, you have no biz running for President. 1/3 cc: @sorrywatch.bsky.social

TACO. Yelling at the leaders to their face would have required ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🎾🏐🎱🔮🏉 that Donald Trump just does not have. Even when he is criticizing people in person, he cannot look them in the eye while he does it.

A federal grand jury indicted Democratic state Rep. Carol Ammons of Urbana on wire fraud and other charges.

Great piece by @joshtpm.bsky.social i will just take issue with one thing. I do not think there is a swing district in the country that a Democrat can win if they are opposed to Constitutional reforms that protect democracy. The base will not support a candidate who fails this litmus test.

I have counseled multiple candidates into dropping out without promising them anything in return, including one I’d never met before. It requires empathy for the candidate and emotional detachment from their decision @grahamformaine.bsky.social @mainedems.bsky.social

PSA: Friday is “National Kitten Day”, you might just wanna stay completely off social media cc: @kmcchicago.bsky.social @repgregharris.bsky.social @jojofromjerz.bsky.social

@mainedems.bsky.social tell the staff and consultants of @grahamformaine.bsky.social “We’ll do our best to find work for your staff and consultants if he withdraws by 5 pm Friday, but we cannot make you any promises, and his campaign cannot - for obvious reasons - be part of replacing him.”

This shit makes my head spin. Of course Platner’s team wants to influence the process. They thought they had $50 million coming their way. Who knows how much debt they have? Do you expect his consultants to take a loss if he withdraws?

Man spent five hours filling his bucket with fish, until he woke up to find every single one gone. On May 20th, a man was fishing off a dock when he started having one of the best days he’d had in weeks. Dock camera showed his Dog was feeding a Dolphin 🐬

This is a federal crime I am told.

Paxton warned Texans not to lie about their address to vote. Then voted six times from an address he'd already moved out of. Somebody call the tip line on the guy who runs the tip line.

New line dance craze rocks nation.

“i don’t meet with corporate lobbyists,” says @aoc.bsky.social . But she does, apparently, give money to Meta, in the form of political advertising, as this Facebook ad shows. I would much rather you meet with corporate lobbyists and tell them to F-off than put money in Zuckerberg’s pocket.

Granted I was only 7, but I don’t recall President Carter telling China they had to buy their peanuts from him, or selling Jimmy Butter from the Oval Office.

Count down to John Mellencamp this Sat starting with “Freedom of Speech” @aclu.org We can take our thoughts So many ways If your thoughts are different Well, I think that's okay We should all try To keep the Golden Rule And cherish our freedom At home and in our schools youtu.be/pP4ItRKXehg?...

“Daddy, do they have Karens in Paraguay?” (pause) “Yes honey, unfortunately there are Karens in every country.”

Report: Trump Made $1.4 Billion As President Off Selling Tupperware To Friends https://theonion.com/report-trump-made-1-4-billion-as-president-off-selling-tupperware-to-friends/

But I was informed that hostilities had terminated… In the wake of the recent congressional vote opposing further hostilities against Iran, this U.S. military action is even more illegal.

Texas leads the US in repeat teen births. Wow, I didnt realize that was even a thing. If you cannot identify “Teens at risk of becoming pregnant” based on “Teen already had one baby,” you should not be in the Captain’s chair.

Slow down there Ben. My plan is to merge North & South Dakota, West Virginia and Virginia; assuming that goes well: Arkansas and Missouri, and Texas and Oklahoma.

Zohran up 32 points over Bibi among American Jews should scramble a lot of very dumb narratives

The operative word is “knowingly.” Its a stupid threat and a weak effort at intimidation.

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Whenever I watch the US Men’s soccer team play, I remind myself the US Women’s soccer team have won their World Cup 4 times and remain the most successful team in tournament history.

Fun facts: those free museum days are an extension of the Montgomery Ward decision regarding Grant Park. The museums are not living up to their end of the deal. The decision called for the museums to be free to Chicago school kids and teachers EVERY DAY @ctulocal1.bsky.social .

@adamkinzinger.substack.com am I to understand that we used the missiles that Ukraine needs in Iran?

I have thoroughly enjoyed the World Cup. I have loved cheering for the US team. Then that fucker intervened. Yes, the red card was excessive, but I would rather lose because of it than win because Imbecile called FIFA. The joy is gone. Now we’re the bad guys. He destroys everything.

It’s a charter school, LMAO.

Is it because @schumer.senate.gov thinks he and McConnell are “Friends”?

This isn't complicated: Don't rape women. Don't ignore issues in a ballot box that would be massive red flags in a job interview. Don't confuse performative theater for the job of a legislator. The Republicans have proven what happens if do those things. We don't need to copy them.

That’s what happens when you get rid of the department of defense

Goes to one Knicks game and they lose for the literal first time in 2 months. Calls the head of FIFA to make him overturn a red card and then the US loses in one of the worst matches of the tournament. No one does it like him, it’s actually amazing

Hey, rules are rules.

Well,

US crashes out of World Cup after Trump red card controversy ft.trib.al/8VYmCOa

🤦🏼‍♀️ TRUMP CONFUSES NICKI MINAJ WITH CABINET MEMBER KELLY LOEFFLER

The Trump adminstration arguing against “Actions have Consequences” and arguing for “Some people are above the law” should surprise absolutely no one.

will marco be bringing this up at NATO tomorrow