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Northern Virginia; fan of all things Pittsburgh…Pirates, Pens, Stillers; member of the resistance; πŸ’™πŸŒŠ

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This would be grotesque corruption considering his relationship to Trump even if he wasn’t negotiating stuff with these countries for the US. That he’s doing it simultaneously is just a freight train of corruption

14.03.2026 13:28 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

The Kushner brand is basically: I'm hear to offer peace deals and get money, and I'm all out of peace deals

14.03.2026 13:18 πŸ‘ 1057 πŸ” 241 πŸ’¬ 28 πŸ“Œ 4
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They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth. Two Florida women had to attend virtual court hearings while in labor to argue for their right to choose their own medical care. As their state pushes to expand some types of medical freedom, it has a...

NEW: They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth.

Two Florida women had to attend virtual court hearings while in labor to argue for their right to choose their own medical care.

By @amyyurkanin.bsky.social

14.03.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 1346 πŸ” 677 πŸ’¬ 77 πŸ“Œ 247

This is absolutely bonkers and infuriating.

Must-read reporting by ProPublica.

14.03.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 1798 πŸ” 867 πŸ’¬ 65 πŸ“Œ 84
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Ted DiBiase Jr. Delivered One List in Exchange for $3.2 Million in Welfare, Witnesses Testify Former nonprofit operator Christi Webb testified she was ordered to pay millions of dollars in welfare funds to Ted DiBiase Jr.

When Christi Webb tried to cut off the flow of millions in welfare funds to ex-pro wrestler Teddy DiBiase, Mississippi welfare chief John Davis called her crying, she testified.

β€œβ€˜The only way I can have friends is to give them money. He’s got to keep getting this money,’" she recalled him saying.

13.03.2026 23:24 πŸ‘ 473 πŸ” 215 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 29

The only tax policy that Democrats should be talking about is that people making a whole lot more money should be paying a whole fucking lot more taxes. That's the argument. Stop this desperate tax-cutting bullshit.

13.03.2026 20:04 πŸ‘ 137 πŸ” 42 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

Because parents who vaccinate their kids love their children more and actually give a shit about the people around them.

14.03.2026 13:11 πŸ‘ 93 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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Jared Kushner Solicits Funds for His Firm While Working as Mideast Envoy

The corruption of the Trump Administration remains so massive while also being so obvious that people just don’t know what to do. If Kushner was merely shaking someone down for $5,000 using his govt role, there’d be an outcry. But do it for $5,000,000,000 and mostly there’s πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

#TrumpCorruptionWatch

14.03.2026 14:07 πŸ‘ 404 πŸ” 128 πŸ’¬ 20 πŸ“Œ 17

They blew up USAid and doomed millions to an agonizing death but a video of them being an idiot on camera is causing reputational damage

14.03.2026 04:46 πŸ‘ 4800 πŸ” 1351 πŸ’¬ 71 πŸ“Œ 20
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Americans are dying so that Kushner can make money

14.03.2026 12:46 πŸ‘ 11644 πŸ” 5310 πŸ’¬ 854 πŸ“Œ 376
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Trump Knew the Risk of Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz. He Still Went to War. The president told his White House team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait, the world’s most vital shipping lane.

It says a hell of a lot that first the Vice President and now top military brass are planting stories in the press in an effort to absolve themselves of responsibility for the calamity that is the Iran War two weeks into the damn mission. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

14.03.2026 11:11 πŸ‘ 739 πŸ” 203 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 10

Nobody could have predicted that an ex-Fox News host whose go-to move was advocating for accused war criminals would turn around and commit war crimes

14.03.2026 11:39 πŸ‘ 823 πŸ” 222 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 2
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Trump Knew the Risk of Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz. He Still Went to War. The president told his White House team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait, the world’s most vital shipping lane.

CNN: Trump underestimated problem of Hormuz
Trump: FAKE NEWZ!!
WSJ: Trump's advisors didn't underestimate the problem, Trump kept the smart ones out of the room and ignored what contrary advice he got

www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

14.03.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 1451 πŸ” 503 πŸ’¬ 86 πŸ“Œ 24
(1) The accused declared, ordered, or otherwise indicated that there shall be no survivors
or surrender accepted;
(2) The accused thereby intended to threaten an adversary or to conduct hostilities such
that there would be no survivors or surrender accepted;
(3) It was foreseeable that circumstances would be such that a practicable and reasonable
ability to accept surrender would exist;
(4) The accused was in a position of effective command or control over the subordinate
forces to which the declaration or order was directed; and
(5) The conduct took place in the context of and was associated with hostilities.

(1) The accused declared, ordered, or otherwise indicated that there shall be no survivors or surrender accepted; (2) The accused thereby intended to threaten an adversary or to conduct hostilities such that there would be no survivors or surrender accepted; (3) It was foreseeable that circumstances would be such that a practicable and reasonable ability to accept surrender would exist; (4) The accused was in a position of effective command or control over the subordinate forces to which the declaration or order was directed; and (5) The conduct took place in the context of and was associated with hostilities.

βœ‹ Former USG war crimes lawyer here.

Apropos of SecDef's remarks this morning:

Denial of quarterβ€”even the declaration of no quarterβ€”is a war crime.

And recognized as such by the US Government.

From DoD's Manual for Military Commissions.

13.03.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 15757 πŸ” 6780 πŸ’¬ 622 πŸ“Œ 601
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Is Trump Building β€˜Concentration Camps’? These Experts Have No Doubts ICE’s immigrant mass-detention facilities fit a dark, century-old pattern

Yes, they're 'concentration camps'

13.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 355 πŸ” 149 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 3
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Trump Surprised To Find He's At War in Iran Once his not-even-half-baked plan failed to materialize in Iran, it’s clear that there’s no Plan B.

A really good piece from @vermontgmg.bsky.social abt the normalcy bias with which the press is covering Trump's utter failure to understand what he has done with the Iran war.

www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/trump-surp...

12.03.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 1214 πŸ” 456 πŸ’¬ 38 πŸ“Œ 26
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Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices Middle East conflict boosts Vladimir Putin’s war chest as tankers carrying Russian oil head to India

Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices
Also: Bessent announced today that we’re relaxing more sanctions on Russia. The US will allow countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea
www.ft.com/content/dd97...

13.03.2026 01:33 πŸ‘ 998 πŸ” 483 πŸ’¬ 103 πŸ“Œ 90

The school is open for kids. The only think preventing the kids from attending right now is the school shooting.

13.03.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 610 πŸ” 62 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2

I remember when Barack Obama had to denounce Jeremiah Wright.

13.03.2026 05:57 πŸ‘ 760 πŸ” 179 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 3
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Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz | CNN Politics The Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran’s willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes while planning the ongoing operation, accord...

"Top Trump officials acknowledged to lawmakers during recent classified briefings that they did not plan for the possibility of Iran closing the strait in response to strikes, according to three sources familiar with the closed-door session."

How is this real life? AYFKM

13.03.2026 00:56 πŸ‘ 592 πŸ” 194 πŸ’¬ 51 πŸ“Œ 75

He just can't help himself.Anyone else in his position would STFU about women's looks. Actually anyone else in his position would just STFU about women in general. Every time he does this it just reminds you of the Access Hollywood tape. And that creepy birthday card.

12.03.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 939 πŸ” 153 πŸ’¬ 66 πŸ“Œ 6

I’m open to being wrong, it’s not like I’ve done a controlled study. But man. Just unbelievable how people talk to and behave around other people now without expecting to get punched in the nose.

12.03.2026 21:28 πŸ‘ 422 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1

We did not anticipate that they would do the singularly most obvious thing that everyone else knew they would do. This is almost as bad as when we went barefoot rattlesnake stomping, not expecting the bare feet would be the first part of the body the snakes would target.

13.03.2026 01:08 πŸ‘ 182 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 0

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Do you know anyone who wants to adopt a beautiful pup?
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11.03.2026 02:59 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

It's like the bank rush scene in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE but he's trying to explain that all our money is in ExxonMobil's house, and ConocoPhillips' house, and ...

12.03.2026 13:29 πŸ‘ 594 πŸ” 89 πŸ’¬ 32 πŸ“Œ 2

I just keep coming back around to, "there is a reason that no previous president did this foolish thing and it was not because they were weak, woke cowards, but because they could read a cost-benefit analysis."

11.03.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 1249 πŸ” 224 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 11

if only america had a recent president who spent billions expanding our electric vehicle infrastructure and capacity to build electric cars right here in america. ah well that never happened.

12.03.2026 18:02 πŸ‘ 206 πŸ” 45 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0

They call people who don't like ai "denialists" and meanwhile the dude is just saying this out loud

12.03.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 1935 πŸ” 483 πŸ’¬ 33 πŸ“Œ 5
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
WHEN INTERACTING WITH IMMIGRATION OFFICERS (ICE)
β€’ If you believe you are witnessing ICE activity, please call ICIRR's 24-Hour Family Support Hotline at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693).
β€’ If you find yourself interacting with an ICE officer in any location including your workplace, or out in the community, remember:
β€’ You have the right to remain silent when questioned or arrested by immigration officers
β€’ You should remain calm and keep your hands where the officer can see them.
β€’ You can state that you wish to speak with an attorney.
β€’ You are not required to
β€’ Discuss your immigration or citizenship status with the police, immigration agents, or other officials
β€’ Sign anything you do not understand.
β€’ If an officer knocks on your door at home:
β€’ You have the right to not open the door.
β€’ ICE officers must have a warrant signed by a judge to enter your home. ICE
"warrants" are not signed by judges; they are ICE forms signed by ICE officers and they do not grant authority to enter your home without your consent
β€’ If you are outdoors and think you see immigration officers nearby:
β€’ You can move to a safe indoor space
β€’ If you are a U.S. citizen and feel safe to do so, you can record the activity with your phone or write down any relevant information about what you witnessβ€” ALWAYS being careful to not interfere or otherwise obstruct the operation
β€’ DO NOT:
β€’ Post unverified information on social media
β€’ Interfere with the investigation or otherwise put yourself in harm's way

NEED SUPPORT? CALL ICIRR'S FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK HOTLINE: 1-855-435-7693

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN INTERACTING WITH IMMIGRATION OFFICERS (ICE) β€’ If you believe you are witnessing ICE activity, please call ICIRR's 24-Hour Family Support Hotline at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693). β€’ If you find yourself interacting with an ICE officer in any location including your workplace, or out in the community, remember: β€’ You have the right to remain silent when questioned or arrested by immigration officers β€’ You should remain calm and keep your hands where the officer can see them. β€’ You can state that you wish to speak with an attorney. β€’ You are not required to β€’ Discuss your immigration or citizenship status with the police, immigration agents, or other officials β€’ Sign anything you do not understand. β€’ If an officer knocks on your door at home: β€’ You have the right to not open the door. β€’ ICE officers must have a warrant signed by a judge to enter your home. ICE "warrants" are not signed by judges; they are ICE forms signed by ICE officers and they do not grant authority to enter your home without your consent β€’ If you are outdoors and think you see immigration officers nearby: β€’ You can move to a safe indoor space β€’ If you are a U.S. citizen and feel safe to do so, you can record the activity with your phone or write down any relevant information about what you witnessβ€” ALWAYS being careful to not interfere or otherwise obstruct the operation β€’ DO NOT: β€’ Post unverified information on social media β€’ Interfere with the investigation or otherwise put yourself in harm's way NEED SUPPORT? CALL ICIRR'S FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK HOTLINE: 1-855-435-7693

There are reports of ICE activity on the north side of Chicago happening now.

Please share so people in the area can be aware and take precautions.

If you’re in the area please come by our office at 7016 N Clark St for ICE whistles.

We protect each other. Chinga la migra.

12.03.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 3128 πŸ” 1803 πŸ’¬ 38 πŸ“Œ 61