There is no evidence that Iran was gearing up to strike the US. The Constitution gives Congress the sole ability to declare war precisely so that a single man "having a feeling" doesn't result in the clusterf**k we're now in. Also, assassinations are universally illegal for a reason.

American soldiers are being killed because the president doesn’t want you to know that he raped little children for decades. And if I’m wrong, sue me, asshole.

Thoughtful and well written. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

While her husband lies endlessly about his close ties to one of the most infamous pedophiles in history, Melania says "Please look over here." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

"Assassinated" is the correct word. The US is now an openly rogue country relative to international law. www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...

This isn't going to be the tidy operation some idiots convinced Trump it would be. It never is. And the repurcussions will echo long into the future. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

It appears that the US is attempting to decapitate the government of Iran. Surely this will distract us from the Epstein files.

@hcrichardson.bsky.social currently giving her own State of the Union off the top of her head. 🥳

Imagine a drinking game where you drink every time Trump lies in the State of the Union. How long do you make it before passing out? For me, I'm guessing less than 2 minutes. 🙆

The real criminals are the ones orchestrating this. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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Nothing to add to this. youtube.com/shorts/9QiNu...

A tariff “refund” mostly goes to whoever wrote the tariff check: the importer of record. That’s not the same person who paid more at the register. So refunds -- if they're offered -- might sound like consumer relief, but in reality, they're corporate windfalls.

This is an excellent examination of the recent tariff situation. I found it heartening because--while he has options-- the SCotUS has taken away his ability to use tariffs like a personal weapon. It's one of the 1st times the SC has sided strongly against his overreach. youtu.be/Pz9zM7jlL1o?...

Trump says he'll find a way around this but still, it's nice to see. In order to justify having the tariff power, he had to at once declare myriad economic emergencies at the same time he's openly claiming this is the greatest economy that's ever conned. www.nbcwashington.com/news/nationa...

February 19, 2026

The damage done to the US already is impossible to quantify, and increases daily. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

The rule of law applies in England still, unlike the US.

Any political party spreading lies about voter fraud as a pretext to make it harder for every one to vote is sending a clear message: they can't win on their ideas alone. Remember this.

Good trouble at the Farmer's Market in West Seattle. ❤️

If there are fair elections, and 1 out of 3 Americans don't sit out the vote, then this becomes a thing. But assuming the Democrats take control--when the current administration knows most of them should go to prison if they lose--is a huge assumption and we should 100% focus on the election first.

Jon Stewart's take on Trump's latest racist video is worth checking out. He points out that, when it comes to highly charged racial elements, order is less important than than the presence of the offensive element, a takedown that's brilliant in its simplicity. youtu.be/vfpQbv7CmeE?...

Trump is mentioned over a million times in the Epstein files and the GOP wants to investigate Bad Bunny's halftime show. This is the world we live in, and ONLY WE can claim it back.

How much is one million mentions, for context? 900 mentions a week = 3600 a month 12 months = 43200 a year 43,000 a year for 25 years = roughly 1,000,00 For Trump to be mentioned A MILlION TIMES in the Epstein files he would have to average 900 mentions a week for 25 years. That. Is. Staggering

ONE. MILLION. TIMES.

My niece and nephew protested recently along with their classmates in a small town in New Hampshire. Great to see people actively trying to change the world around them. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Got some free time and are on the fence about whether or not Trump is a racist? Let me help with that. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racial_...

Got my first whistle. ❤️ Olympia Coffee in West Seattle has a whole distributing setup complete with a pamplet on what to do if you're approaches by ICE and how to report their presence.

Most media note the CA changes offset TX but don't mention that voters were involved in the CA changes and that they're only temporary. The TX changes could come back to bite the GOP in the ass, with the marked change in Latino voters between 2024 and 2025. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Trump told a journalist that she should smile more after berating her for doing her job and asking about the Epstein files. It's revolting, and designed to be. I hope the overwhelming majority of Americans who are tired of the cruelty and tantrums and corruption actually get to vote in 2026.

Interesting and insightful talk about the end of the recent world order, where Europe finds itself, and what it needs to do going forward to remain relevant. youtube.com/watch?v=t1iM...

30 people dead, including children, during a "ceasefire" where hundreds of Palestinians have been killed. And it barely registers anywhere. If 30 Israelis died, though, or 30 Americans, it would be the top story of media everywhere. This is broken af. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

These are from a local Seattle brewery named Future Primitive. 🥰

"I was only following orders" wasn't an acceptable excuse at the Nuremberg trials & won't work now. #AccountabilityIsComing

Two Democratic members of Congress attacked in three days. Maxwell Frost was assaulted on Saturday, Ilan Omar tonight.

One in 3 registered US voters didn't vote in 2024. Trump didn't even win half of those who voted, and they only represent 30% of the **voting age population**. We NEED the over 70% of the US voting age population who didn't vote for Trump to give af and vote while they still can.