“Dr” Oz seems to fit in quite well with the countless other highly intelligent people in the Trump Administration. bsky.app/profile/clar...

There is no sense in which the Enabling Act of 1933 would have become an acceptable piece of legislation if it had included a carve-out requiring Hitler to stabilize out-of-pocket health care costs. Same goes for the Enabling Act of 2025. www.offmessage.net/p/the-end-of...

Sounds like Republicans ought to get all the Republicans who form the Republican majorities in the Republican-led House and the Republican-led Senate together to pass the budget that Republicans wrote with the Republican White House and that Republicans now insist absolutely must be passed.

Klein’s musings about redrawing the line are a manifestation of a pervasive tendency in elite circles to accommodate rather than fight back, to acquiesce rather than stand firm. It is exactly the wrong lesson to learn from a decade of Trumpism as the dominant force on the Right.

Something Ezra Klein hinted at in his conversation with TNC last week is still gnawing at me: That Liberals / Democrats may need to redraw the boundaries of what is acceptable so that Trump is no longer excluded. I think that is precisely the wrong answer to our current situation.

“…we are in the process of the second American Revolution, which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be.” Kevin Roberts president, Heritage Foundation, July 2024

So everyone on the right so upset about the political violence of Charlie Kirk’s murder (even before we knew the facts) is going to speak out loudly and clearly about this too, right?

Pretty clear Stephen Miller, Noem, Hegseth and Trump are trying to provoke a Civil War at this point. What's interesting is they want to do it now, because even though they're unpopular, they seem to believe this is the most popular they'll be ever again. We can't let them win.

Fortunately once SCOTUS says courts can't stop Trump from sending Texans to kill Oregonians the Democratic leadership will have some strong points about kitchen table issues

CA troops are already there. Does the judge’s new order require them to GTFO, too?

Immergut: I'm handling this on expedited basis, but defendants haven't provided new info. SHE RULES FROM THE BENCH: I grant the plaintiffs motion for a second TRO based on reasons stated in previous order...

Immergut: You're an officer of the court. Do you believe this is appropriate way to deal with my order? Hamilton: I'm not a policy maker Immergut: You're a lawyer In response, Hamilton basically argues no geographic limit to federalization of CA guard...

I was a skeptic about the import of the Epstein files. But 3 invasions of cities, one military buildup outside Venezuela, a government shutdown, and so many other things meant to distract have me convinced whatever’s in there is the biggest presidential scandal in U.S. history.

Trump spit on Judge Immergut’s order yesterday to not send troops into Oregon. Why would Trump obey another order tonight to stand down? Dollars to doughnuts says he invades Oregon and Illinois. Civil war is standing at the front door and the confederate has the most powerful military on Earth.

the hardest part of living in Portland is having your house burn down every single night and then having to rebuild it during the day. the amount of money i spend just in drywall is insane.

True. They were Nazi “law and order” tactics deliberately staged by Goebbels to incite clashes and then spun to the press. But the Weimar press wasn’t as compliant as the American press appears to be today. They at least reported the Nazis were the aggressors.

ICE is hog tying protesters in Portland and removing them on Dollies. This is dangerous and could cause serious injury. The Department of Homeland Security thinks it’s a joke. They’ve shared this video with the tagline “Refuse to Walk? We’ll give you a ride”. Stay strong Portland.

Grand slam. Goodbye Yanks.

Who is we? Cadet Bone Spurs dodged the draft five times during the Vietnam War.

Max Fried isn’t having his best day against the Blue Jays. I like Fried but I would like to see the Blue Jays send the Yankees back to the Bronx empty handed.

“The United States Military will never carry out an unlawful order.” How is that working out?

Don’t worry, Mitch McConnell, we haven’t forgotten that most of this is your fault.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called it a “breathtaking abuse of the law and power.”

Gavin Newsome on Threads a moment ago: “After a federal court blocked his attempt to federalize the Oregon National Guard, Donald Trump is deploying 300 California National Guard personnel into Oregon. They are on their way there now.” That’s basically an FU to the federal judge in Oregon.

so is this the fight against "left-wing terrorism"?

Dear Leader is going to cut Social Security. I’m actually surprised it took him this long to do it. Donald Trump: The People’s President. Day 260 of the dictatorship. Gift link: wapo.st/4qa8yoq

A lot more than a slice of cheese fell off Miller’s cracker.

The Secretary od Defense, the Attorney General and an American Nazi walk into a bar with some Halloween friends:

They are experiencing friction at times, but they keep consistently moving the ball down the field. Which is why I am not especially reassured by the Greek chorus of "he can't do that" every time he announces what he is going to do. This isn't dooming. Resistance requires a realistic assessment.

Reminder that Benny Johnson took money from russia to spread divisive content in the USA.

We’re going to find out rather quickly if there is anything remaining of the rule of law in the United States. Gift link: wapo.st/46Rg2Ub

Pritzker has been great. But these reports that IL state police are assisting ICE, harassing and beating people who record ICE, and helping arresting protesters all seem to be supported by some video. If state cops are helping feds suppress rights over governor’s objections, that’s a big problem.

This video was taken by a local resident who reportedly saw a man being beaten by ICE agents at 37th and Kedzie.

At some point a governor has to mobilize the national guard against participation in Trump's ICE raids & disappearances; SCOTUS will grant Trump the win but calling the question on the state of the exception means contesting his authority anyway. We don't have a constitution while Trump can do this

Classless shitposting seems to be a top qualification for every senior position in this administration.

Dabo spanking Belichik makes for a weird football history story. I would prefer for it to be the just opposite because, well, Clemson. Seems like when you’re in your 70s and have a world class record, retiring before likely embarrassing yourself would be preferable.

I am not a communication expert, but imo this perfectly conveys a strong accurate message. In nine simple words I saw: priority setting, scope definition, perfect tone, no tiresome “fluff” and more. I know nothing about Mr. Sacks but this post motivated me to the About page on his web site. +

NEWS: Donald Trump made it easier to add Americans to the terrorist watchlist — including his enemies. Amidst all the drama in DC, this is getting overlooked. But it might be the most Orwellian thing he’s done yet. www.treason.io/p/must-read-...

Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."

History repeats.

It’s only a matter of time before there is a Kent State or far worse episode. We have a bunch of barely trained hop-heads encourage to unleash violence. What happens after is anyone’s guess. But none of this should deter us from fighting for democracy and rule of law.

This is a bombshell of a story. Hegseth willing to do but want cover from Trump in case it goes horribly wrong. But… archive.ph/2025.10.04-0...

Cite the statute, asshole. You can’t.

How many quarters does one have to put in the pinball machine? bsky.app/profile/yaho...

How bad are tariffs going? I paid for $32 of shaving cream from Canada. Unique stuff I’ve used for years, nothing like it in US. Small family business. UPS guy came to my door today with box and said I have to pay additional $120 before he can hand it to me. That makes it 5x more expensive!!! 🤯

The Supreme Court is long past having a scintilla of concern about its credibility, the rule of law, and the Constitution. bsky.app/profile/mjsd...

Honestly I'm tired of unnamed lawyers being upset that their firms capitulated, federal prosecutors concerned about the politicization of DOJ, and reporters dismayed that their media owners are capitulating to Trump. Either do something or accept that you watched democracy collapse and did nothing.

Perfectly stated:

As recent as December 2024, if not since, we were told “the United States Military will never carry out an unlawful order.” Well, they will and have done just that at least four times. It’s straight up pre-meditated murder. It’s not arguable. And Congress is ok with it. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

1. This is one of the most insane statements ever delivered by a presidential spokesperson in U.S. history. Totally disconnected from reality. 2. There is either going to be a civil war or abject Democratic surrender to autocracy. They are telling this you, to your face, in explicit terms.