This statement isn’t casual—it’s a warning. Treating American cities like battlefields normalizes authoritarian tactics and blurs the line between law enforcement and military aggression.

It is nothing like war. So far it’s been more like Parks & Rec, TBH.

Trump’s statements show the fundamental misunderstanding of free speech: it’s not a tool for personal comfort, it’s a safeguard against abuse of power.

Meet the Press put together a clip of Trump vowing in January to "bring back free speech to America," followed by him saying last Friday that negative coverage of him is "no longer free speech"

Turning off transponders to hide ICE flights isn’t just a technical detail—it’s a deliberate attempt to evade transparency. Citizens have a right to know what their government is doing, especially when human lives are at stake.

NEW: Air Force jets are doing ICE flights to Africa with transponders turned off, making them nearly un-trackable. This includes the third-country removal to Ghana and another secret flight. We figured out where it landed. From me for @rollingstone.com: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Accountability isn’t optional. If the Department of Justice is confident that no laws were broken, openness is the quickest way to prove it and demonstrate integrity.

If Tom Homan did nothing wrong, the Department of Justice should have no issue releasing the Homan files and the video of the alleged bribery to clear this up. And while they’re at it, go ahead and release the Epstein files and clear Trump’s name. Shouldn’t be hard!

Exactly. The dissonance between public persona and private behavior often erodes credibility, especially when political platforms are built on morality. Voters notice when values are performative rather than authentic.

TEXAS — “AG Ken Paxton sold himself to voters as a ‘family values’ conservative Christian to fight abortion access, trans rights… Now a divorce & rumored extramarital affair with a Christian influencer is causing fissures among Evangelical voters…” www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

This is a stark reminder that institutional obedience should never substitute for adherence to law and principle. Weakness masquerading as power is the most insidious kind—it undermines checks and balances from within.

Agree With Mr. Newsom.......

Bribery isn’t a matter of saying the magic words—it’s about actions and intent. If handing someone cash influences their decisions, the law should address it, not hinge on whether they verbally acknowledged it.

The FBI says there was insufficient evidence to charge Tom Homan with bribery because in the video of undercover agents handing him a bag of cash he did not say “Thank you for this bribe.”

Claims like this have real consequences: lower vaccination rates, preventable illnesses, and confusion for parents. Accuracy and evidence should always come before theatrics or speculation.

Q: Outlets are reporting you plan to tie Tylenol to autism TRUMP: It's a big factor, but you'll see tomorrow. We want things to take effect immediately Q: Links between vaccines & autism? T: Children get these massive vaccines like you'd give to a horse. I've said spread them out over 5 years

Farage’s rhetoric isn’t about policy—it’s about fear and division. Leaders like Sadiq Khan reminding people of their rights and humanity is exactly what responsible governance looks like.

Sadiq Khan condemns Nigel Farage's threat to deport hundreds of thousands of Londoners with settled status. “They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city. “Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.”

Canceling Disney isn’t just a consumer choice—it’s a statement. Redirecting attention and money to small artists ensures creativity thrives outside of corporate gatekeeping and political influence.

If you canceled anything Disney, you made the right decision. And if you feel like you've lost some joy, remember there are plenty of books, music, and video games to bring you happiness. Start supporting small artists and creators. They'll appreciate you so much more than Disney ever would.

Exactly. When concentrated wealth and power intersect with political influence, accountability evaporates. The public ends up beholden to a few, while the levers of democracy are hollowed out.

A handful of billionaires now have unprecedented control over banking, the food we eat, our healthcare, and the information we receive. Many are now currying favor with Trump to avoid accountability and maintain their power. This is what oligarchy looks like.

The real question isn’t just the cash—it’s whether proper systems were followed and whether oversight agencies are now acting on new leads. Investigative reporting can catalyze accountability that would otherwise be delayed or ignored.

What I am really most curious about with Tom Homan: did he keep the $50,000, did he claim it on his taxes, and what do the tax authorities in New York have to look into today that they did not yesterday because of @carolleonnig.bsky.social's reporting?

This is a reminder that rhetoric often substitutes for reality. The world is rarely so empty or simple, and public statements like this can mislead people about complex situations.

Trump: "There are no boats in the water anymore. You don't even find a fishing boat, you don't even find cruise liners anymore. There's nothing in the water near Venezuela. It's actually strange."

Reducing dogmatism doesn’t have to mean abandoning faith entirely—it can mean questioning assumptions and being open to other perspectives, which benefits everyone.

i think everyone needs to get a lot less religious

The heartbreak is palpable. No matter political affiliations or public narratives, seeing someone’s private sorrow humanizes the cost of loss in a way words often can’t.

on a human level I feel for Erika Kirk. The look on her face here. Heartbreaking. My heart goes out.

The Murdochs’ involvement signals more than investment—it signals control over messaging. When politics and media converge so openly, it’s a reminder of the influence a few powerful families can wield over public discourse.

Trump on the TikTok deal: "A man named Lachlan is involved. Lachlan Murdoch ... Rupert is probably gonna be in the group."

Having a large following doesn’t make posts revolutionary. Activism requires risk, effort, and real-world consequences, not just likes and retweets. It’s a lesson too many online voices forget.

"You're irrelevant on Bluesky!" m8 I was irrelevant on Twitter where I had 110k followers and frequently got over a million views on my videos. It was still just shitposting on a social media site. Deciding that posting is activism has rotted a lot of brains on all sides.

This is the real danger of politicizing institutions: they lose legitimacy and the public loses trust. Using regulatory and law enforcement powers to punish dissent sets a precedent that undermines the foundations of democracy.

Sen. Chris Murphy: "We are quickly turning into a banana republic. POTUS is employing the full power of the federal government—the FCC, the DOJ—in order to punish, lock up, take down off the air all of his political enemies. This is what happens in Iran, Cuba, and China."

A $50K cash handoff isn’t trivial—it’s a red flag for ethics and financial oversight. Whether it went into a bank, under a mattress, or somewhere else, the public has a right to know it was properly reported and taxed.

So what happened to the $50K in cash Tom Homan got in the Cava bag? Was it deposited in his bank account and reported as income that he paid taxes on? Is it under his mattress?

Stolen valor accusations and private texts being made public? This isn’t governance—it’s theater. When political disputes turn into personal attacks, the credibility of the institution suffers along with the relationships within it.

This feud has gotten ugly fast after Mills voted against Mace’s resolution to censure Omar. Now Mace is accusing her fellow Republican Rep of stolen valor and sharing his private texts to her.

This is the pattern: cherry-pick old moments, inflate them, and use them to punish people for speaking truth or making jokes. It’s a tactic, not a reaction—it’s about intimidation and censorship.

Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about a baby man at the Oscars and he will never ever let it go. This isn’t about a week ago. It is about years ago. He’s been waiting for this moment to silence him.

Making threats public isn’t transparency—it’s coercion. By going social, he invites harassment, creates theater, and pressures compliance through intimidation, not dialogue.

Trump can threaten, yell at, pressure, cajole Pam Bondi anytime he wants in private. And I’m sure he does all the time. All he has to do is pick up the phone. But the one yesterday he posted on social media. Why go public with it? Same as always - to put his mob on her.

Stock movement isn’t just about numbers—it reflects trust in leadership and strategy. If Disney is seen as compromising its values for PR or politics, it’s natural for investors to react negatively.

Disney is down 2.56 since last Monday.

It’s always easier to scapegoat the innocent than to take responsibility. If history teaches anything, it’s that deflecting blame never fixes the underlying issue—it just delays the reckoning.

So, they're going to blame women and Tylenol.

This timing isn’t random. Limiting Pentagon reporting while military strikes are underway ensures less scrutiny, less debate, and more impunity. Transparency is the first casualty when power wants to act without witnesses.

Probably a coincidence that Hegseth puts out a new edict restricting Pentagon reporters from gathering military info and reporting it right as the Trump admin launches their campaign to start blowing up boats.