how it feels to say "sprezzatura"

The only appropriate way to respond to a world in which liars are routinely championed and unpunished is with an unfailing, instinctive skepticism. Lies are not random, they are told for a reason, and always at someone's expense. Don't assume the worst... except of those who take no accountability.

I just finished writing my reflections on tonight's big win in Virginia. I've been fighting this fight for ten years, including three cases in SCOTUS. Tonight we won a big one at the ballot box. Subscribe to Democracy Docket. bit.ly/4qmEiFz

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Guys, I think normal people really don’t love fascism. Who knew?

Virginia tonight

Reports indicate Elon Musk controls a secretive network of over 90 companies and entities so he can hide how he spends his money. No wonder he wanted the Trump admin to “look into” the Corporate Transparency Act, which would have regulated those companies.

You ever try to code switch at work and fail? 😂

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It’s official - VICTORY in Virginia as voters approve new redistricting plan with a 10-1 Democratic advantage This could mean up to FOUR more seats for Dems in House this November Mike Johnson, consider yourself on notice - the American people are about to FIRE you

When a sitting U.S. president makes insulting remarks about Canada and threatens its sovereignty, I’ll criticize the United States and its administration if I bloody well please. What happens in that country has a big impact in the world, so no, I won’t “stay in my own lane.”

This fking asshole can take his apology & shove it. He has the balls to say even though he knew he was lying to ppl it wasn't intentional. Bullshit! He knew exactly what he was doing & he knew it was wrong but he was making so much money he didn't care. He's a douchebag of the worst kind.

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"This is an important thing to think about."

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I don't care about the celebrity connection but this story highlights how our culture mimimizes impaired driving. This guy already had a DWI conviction before killing a kid with a 0.11 BAC...and just gets a misdemeanor charge. He should lose driving privileges for life!! www.wptf.com/2026/04/20/d...

I’m glad that the Mad King isn’t going to commit war crimes right now, while once again it is obvious this bumbling fool has no idea what he’s doing.

Imagine a president who vows revenge on companies that request reimbursement of the billions that he illegally stole from them. newrepublic.com/post/209324/...

Is this why we went to WAR??? #Iran #Epstein #EpsteinFiles

ICYMI — new HUNGARY 🇭🇺 PM Magyar says Netanyahu will be arrested if he goes to Hungary

BREAKING: Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress just before the House Ethics Committee was set to announce sanctions. She faced allegations of misusing millions in COVID relief funds tied to her family business, along with multiple campaign finance violations.

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If not for Trump, what's the emoluments clause for? What's impeachment for? What's the 25th Amendment for? What's section 3 of the 14th Amendment for? What are checks and balances for? The baddies are cherrypicking the Constitution the same way they do the bible: for their own benefit.

I can't help anyone who is so indoctrinated that they really think the world is shitty because it has to be that way. It so clearly doesn't. We're not even talking about political activity in the world. We're talking a basic foundation to be able to say, this shit's not right, it could be better.

For someone who said… “Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?” Why is he still talking about the 2020 election?! Asking for a friend

I always enjoy listening to and reading the books of my former client and friend Lanny Davis.

A US army sergeant with 27 years of military service – including deployment to Afghanistan – has said that federal immigration agents recently arrested his wife during an appointment at an El Paso, Texas, immigration office.

🚨 Virginians: Today’s the day. You’re voting on a major constitutional amendment to counter GOP gerrymandering by allowing temporary congressional maps through 2030. Polls close at 7 PM ET — if you’re in line, you can still vote. Have you cast your ballot yet? Tell us your experience 👇

TRUMP HACKED OUR ELECTION- THAT MAKES HIM A CRIMINAL- NOT A U.S. PRESIDENT.

Orwell left the church out of 1984 entirely. The Party had replaced it. Again... not instructions. #SnarkyOrwell #StayInYourLane #PopeLeo #SeparationOfChurchAndState #PopeVsPedo

Free speech for me, but not for thee. Now that’s the definition of unamerican. #SnarkyOrwell #SilenceIsSpeech #FreeSpeech #ICE #FirstAmendment

I believe it would be beneficial to American if we were to take away the lifetime healthcare and pensions for elected representatives and made them find healthcare and benefits just like their constituents We have created lifetime of benefits for a job that was not meant to be a career Term limits!

There’s something mentally wrong with the President of the United States.

Russia reduces oil production significantly due to drone attacks on ports and refineries, according to The Moscow Times. Drone strikes are crippling key terminals, causing chaos in oil markets and leading to steep production cuts, officials warn. (1/6)

Did American voters really think it was cute to vote for someone whose thing is to call people names? It’s something we’re taught at an early age not to do. Minor in the scheme of things, but such a telling characteristic.

“Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likes to lecture Americans about the need to eat real food…but for many Americans, it’s advice divorced from reality and helps mask an assault on public health by RFK Jr. and the Trump administration”. My friend @brucemirken.mas.to.ap.brid.gy and I in our OpEd, out today.

By 8:15am today solar was generating 70% more than our baseload usage. On a cloudy day, in England, in April!

Good morning to everyone who voted for Kamala Harris.

Fifteen minutes before the President announced he was pausing strikes on Iran, somebody moved $500 million in oil futures. Somebody knew. Somebody told them. Or somebody is them. New piece ↓ open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

They are physically grabbing citizens and illegally detaining them in those privately run “immigration prisons” CITIZENS !!!!! ICE has to be dismantled And guilty ICE personnel should be prosecuted.

This doggo was adopted at the age of 18, after 17 years of living in a shelter, to at least experience the warmth and love of a family. And now, he just turned 21! Happy birthday, baby! ♥️ Original post

Three Black Sea Fleet ships were damaged in Sevastopol, according to CyberBoroshno analysis. The Insider. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in Russia's naval capabilities and questions the military's effectiveness amidst rising tensions in the region. (1/6)

New Jersey governor picks a fight with FIFA. Good. www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

TRUMP IS NOT OUR PRESIDENT ✨✨✨REPOST✨✨✨

Sen. Jack Reed to Warsh as he dodges questions about divesting his assets: "Excuse me. I must commend you on the way you can circularly go around questions and not answer them. It's a skill. Unfortunately it's not a good skill for the chairman of the Fed."