I will not be lectured about Swalwell — or anything, really — by anyone who still supports Donald Trump after he was found liable for sexual abuse. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

This GOP war with the Pope might be the new dumbest thing they’ve done, and as usual, it’s completely self-inflicted.

It’s frustrating, but not unexpected, that the administration has continued to downplay China and Russia’s involvement in helping Iran target US troops. If/when this ceasefire fails, I would expect to see a big initial strike from Iran - they’ve had plenty of time to plan. H/T: @acyn.bsky.social

“National security is not a blank check to proceed with otherwise unlawful activity” Quote of the year?

I’ll never get used to the president being a petty, whiny little bitch

Pallets of cash to Iran, you say?

He’s lost his damn mind. Also, if he thinks Iran will “never close the Strait again” he’s delusional. He’s acting like the war is over because it’s back to status quo…ish. Still haven’t solved uranium or missiles. All we’ve done is get the Strait re-opened.

Breaking: Iran has re-imposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz — accusing the U.S. of violating the deal to reopen it. Iran says it will continue to block transit as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect.

“They’ll never close the Strait again” lasted a solid 10 hours. Masterful negotiation (read: market manipulation) from Trump

Trump is reported close to a "deal" with himself under which US taxpayers would pay him $10 billion. I served in multiple communist and authoritarian dictatorships, but I never witnessed corruption on this scale or this blatant.

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Netanyahu has removed 40 thousand homes in Lebanon in less than a month . This war criminal needs to be brought to final Justice.

In the Malibu Woolsey fire, Rosa’s ranch burned down around her. A hugely challenging #rescue saved her from a smoldering hill.This caused eye damage that led to total blindness. She enjoys retirement with Constance, a tiny, starved kill pen #mare saved from McLean TX, who lovingly guides her friend

My favorite scene from the Bible

Well I totally agree,👇🏽

"These days, I’m feeling more aligned with Catholicism than I have since my first communion. I’m not alone in that," writes @sulliview.bsky.social.

Tom Brady will have to get his blood money elsewhere. I’m sure there’s some lying around.

A related problem: Trump so dominates the Justice Department that when his friends (and he) file a lawsuit against the federal government, DOJ can settle the case (no matter how dubious), & the govt pays out millions of $ (out of the Judgment Fund). E.g.: DOJ $1.2m settlement w/ Michael Flynn

Christian Nationalism is a Cult of Convenience

The first time cats lay eyes on an abandoned puppy. Watch their reaction. Original post

If you weren't thinking this all along, I question your judgement.

We should be learning from other countries...

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DOJ demanded voter files from all 50 states. DOJ sued 31 states for refusing their demand. My law firm intervened to protect voters in those cases. DOJ is now 0-5. My firm is 5-0. Lesson: When we fight we win.

This is horrific. A U.S. citizen describes the facility in Arizona that her husband was brought to while he waited to be put on a deportation flight. Dozens of people were crammed into tiny cells, there was a "chain of people vomiting" from filthy toilets, no medical care, and only one meal per day.

Today, Pamela Jo Bondi, our most recent head of the Department of Justice, is blithely ignoring a valid, legal subpoena requiring her to testify before Congress. We are not a nation of laws. We are a nation of some people can get away with anything.

Disgusting. This is why mass pardoning people for politics is never a good idea.

Now the DOJ is saying there are no more Epstein files. They already tried this lie. Unbelievable!

KERNEN: We'd never be able to send anyone back if you needed a judicial warrant every single time RAND PAUL: Well, I don't think that's true. Obeying the 4th Amendment of the Constitution shouldn't be too difficult. It's something we fought the revolution over.

Dave Chappelle's show was comedy that was actually socially conscious & aware & on the edge of confronting whiteness & power. He chose to commit himself to getting as rich as he can be & hating marginalized people. He didn't fulfill the promise of what he was when he came out & we owe him nothing.

At long last, sir, have you no sense of…oh, no, wait a minute

BREAKING: 75% of Americans support releasing the Epstein files, even if it implicates their own party, according to PBS poll.

Unlike the US media, international media are saying it like it is. The US is a global pariah:

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said the panel would be “fully prepared” to vet a Supreme Court nominee should there be a retirement at the end of the term, and would recommend that either Ted Cruz (R-Texas) or Mike Lee (R-Utah) get the nomination.

Liberal candidates sweep school board elections as Moms for Liberty loses ground www.rawstory.com/district-sch...

ICE Concentration camps; though privately owned; are still under Congressional Oversight. Now, after DOZENS of Deaths, Congressman are showing up unannounced to inspect. One congressperson found conditions that he described as Squalid and Filthy. Worse than MAX Prisons.

A man who was shot seven times by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Central California last week was arrested by the FBI upon release from the hospital Monday, according to his lawyer. ICE contends he's wanted for murder but his family insists it's a case of mistaken identity as he was acquitted.

In 1987 when Trump webt to see Putin. Putin explained NATO To Trump. Who upon his return took out $100k in ads against NATO. Trump has been a russian assets for decades. They got him elected z2 by using meta to make people turn on Biden.

Meanwhile, the typical American will pay a federal income tax rate of 14.5% This is what a rigged system looks like. [Via @itep.org]

This was always the outcome - rightly or wrongly, they feel like they “won” They now know they can hijack the global economy via the Strait of Hormuz. They assess a mine clearing operation would be costly for the US. We’ll have to prove them wrong or deal with emboldened Iran.

34… 4… what’s a little exaggeration of 30 ships amongst friends? (4 ships transited yesterday)

My thoughts on the Swalwell stuff. Notice how Democrats always hold their own accountable and Republicans just yell fake news, no matter how vile the evidence is?

Johnson gives Congressional Gold Medal to late Nuremberg prosecutor during Holocaust remembrance ceremony #TheHill