October 10, 2025

They are building a Propaganda State. They are cooking the books on job creation. Now they are rigging death numbers so no one knows how many people die because of their attacks on vaccines and science.

“The messages suggest that the once-extraordinary step of sending military troops into an American city has been normalized within the administration” #TFG, normalizing the abnormal. #Military #Veterans #MnLeg www.startribune.com/trump-offici...

“This game is ultimately measured by results, and over the past two seasons we did not reach the goals we set,” (Twins President) Falvey said in a statement. “I take personal responsibility for that.” And how did he do that? By firing Baldelli. Cannot make that up. #Twins #Baseball

Today’s Republican Party, Ladies and Gentlemen - totally today’s Republican Party. #MnLeg

Republicans not committing the acts cheerfully aid and abet. Today’s Republicans put party over country and Trump uber alles. #MnLeg

“The situation underscores the whiplash being felt by many organizations, from food banks to child care providers, that have had crucial federal funding withheld since the inauguration of President Donald Trump.” Proving, again, #GOP cannot be trusted. #MnLeg minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/19/h...

If she gets Covid and wants to drink horse piss, bully for her - “drink up!” I say. But I do not want her anywhere near health policy, and certainly not in the #MnGOV office. #MnLeg

Yeah, except Republicans don’t do things like that these days. #MnLeg

“In other words, it was possible to die just from having Republican leadership, although it was even more likely if you were a Republican.” Cannot make this up. #MnLeg #MnGOV

“I mean, crikey, not even Wally Hudson signed on to this clunker.” Ha! Every GOPer currently running for #MnGOV will again prove the ol’ adage for statewide #MnGOP candidates: anyone endorsable is not electable; anyone electable is not endorsable. Robbins *is* endorseable. #MnLeg

Cannot make this up. A “little fight.” Really? What’s that - One bruise? One black eye? One broken rib? And Republicans are just fine with it. #SMH. #MnLeg

Last time in ‘Bama I did some Q from a @al.com list. And it was outstanding! Next time, this stuff will be o the menu, especially the Combo #2 at Southern Shells. That one just begs a stop! #RoadTrip! www.al.com/life/2025/09...

Source: Condé Nast Traveler Minnesota is ranked 5th in the 10 Best States To Live. We’d rank higher, but: Republicans keep tossing wrenches in the gears. #MnLeg #DFL #MnGOP

Until an applicant has completed a comprehensive firearm safety curriculum *and* passed a thorough background check, it should be illegal to own and/or possess a firearm. ANY firearm. “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State…” Yeah - that part. #MnLeg

#Military #Veterans

Along with their Three Point Plan to solve every problem that ails society - smaller gov’t, lower taxes, fewer regulations - Republican dogma asserts their right to weapons of war trumps your right to be safer in society. Well, to be fair - your family, friends and neighbors right, too. #MnLeg

Dear Lord, I dearly love a #RoadTrip - lunch is gonna be awesome today! www.al.com/life/2025/02...

Just another MAGA (hatchet) job by Tom Emmer! #Mn06 must be so proud - funding tax cuts to Elon, Zuck, et al by, among other things, whacking schools! Check out Republican cuts to your school district in the post below! Here’s the hit to St Cloud schools… #MnLeg

Mick Sterling rocking it out! A class act; he gives and gives and gives. It’s who he is! www.the30-daysfoundation.org/about.html #MusicIsTheBest

“But just as in the 1850s, we are now, once again, facing a rebellion against our founding principle as a few people seek to reshape America into a nation in which certain people are better than others.” Read 👇 #MnLeg #Mn01 #Mn02 #Mn03 #Mn04 #Mn05 #Mn06 #Mn07 #Mn08 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

July 2, 2025

2025 keeps getting worse

#FinstadWatch #TimeForChange A crowd in excess of 1,600 participated in #Mankato #StPeter #NoKingsDay event Just one of the many held in #MN01 to send a message to @repfinstad.bsky.social that #WeDeserveBetter Copy @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_n...

“..: because nothing says “warrior ethos” like getting triggered by a gay guy’s name on a boat.” Can I get an #Amen on that? #Military #Veterans #MnLeg #HegsethIsATotalAsshole counterpoint.substack.com/p/pride-mont...

All gave some; some gave all. RIP, Beau Bryant. May your memory always carry on.

#Vets traveled to DC to beg @SpeakerJohnson to allow a vote on #HR2102 #MajorRichardStarAct (sponsored by 274 Members; AWOL are #MN06 #TomEmmer and #MN07 #RepFischbach) File #ConcurrentReceipt #DisabledVeterans Copy @twoputt.bsky.social @olevetusaf.bsky.social www.moaa.org/content/publ...

Those that ignore the lessons of history Tend to vote GOP.

“This land is your land, This land is my land, #TFG wants to sell it, And give his rich pals tax cuts…” Republicans - emphasizing the ‘con’ in ‘conservative.’ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.

“It says something about the Trump administration that the German government is lecturing the U.S. government about the dangers of right-wing extremism.” #True. I never thought I’d see the day when Milhous Nixon wasn’t the worst. President. EVER. Yet here we are.

“The FEC is the latest federal agency to lose its policymaking powers in recent months as Trump seeks more control over independent arms of the government.” America - It was fun while it lasted… www.cnn.com/2025/04/30/p...

“One of them is a 4-year-old with Stage 4 cancer who was deported without medication or the ability to contact their doctors…” The cruelty is, of course, the point. Gifted, from WaPo.

More ‘winning!’ From #MAGA. Reasonable people have no reason to believe anything Republicans say - about anything and everything. #MnLeg

Three sins and you're FIRED First sin : Bemoaning male dominance in Congress Second : Saying “our diversity is our strength” and emphasizing the empowerment of women in the #military. Third : Refusing to hang #Trump #Hegseth portraits mustreadalaska.com/navy-vice-ad...

“The number of layoffs was not disclosed.” #MAGA!!! In ruby-red South Carolina. Elections have consequences. #MnLeg www.world-grain.com/articles/212...

Republicans: providing help to #Military #Veterans who need help is bad for taxpayers. Also Republicans: providing bigger tax breaks to billionaires like Elon Musk that don’t need help is good for taxpayers. It’s who they are and what they believe. #MnLeg www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...

This is what Republicans do best: break (stuff). They can’t help themselves. And they damned sure do not want to help you. #MnLeg

State media.

All hail #TFG, the Stable Genius.

FYI:

The Barbarians have breached the gate; plundering operations are in full effect. www.wired.com/story/doge-t...

#True. I get it every time. EVERY time. #RoadTrip! www.chowhound.com/1821219/buce...

It’s important to remember: Republicans support the troops *and* hate those committing fraud (except when they don’t). #Military #Veterans #MnLeg #MnGOP #DFL www.military.com/daily-news/2...

Yeah, I saw Frank Zappa at the ol’ Florida Gym, way back when… … so I hadta laugh when I saw what wuz in today’s snail mail! #GatorNation #MusicIsTheBest #CrankSomeFrank

File under: #FactsAreStupidThings (and yes, Reagan did in fact say that): “Start with the popular vote. Trump won it with 49.8% but that wasn’t a majority. With Kamala Harris’s 48.3% and the 1.9% who voted for 3rd party candidates, more voted against him than for him.” thehill.com/opinion/5211...