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Bicycle teacher, transportation advocate. Writer. Singer (Bass II, church choir). Married to Linda Hudson since 1988. Christian (Episcopalian). Liberal Democrat. Slava Ukraini!

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The Hegseth is a unit of measure of Small Dick Energy.

In context: "The Sec. of Defense has had a 7 Hegseth attitude at his news conferences since the attacks, it must be inverted at this point".

04.03.2026 21:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The DOJ has been taking down Epstein files. Here's what remains. The massive tranche of files the Justice Department currently maintains is more than 65,000 pages shorter than what the agency initially released.

While the regime declared war on Iran, the DOJ has been removing Epstein files posted online.

Over 50,000 pages have been deleted since the initial release.

Bondi is a pedo protector.

www.cbsnews.com/projects/202...

04.03.2026 21:41 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cartoon: The actual regime Trump wants changed A cartoon by Tim Campbell. Related |οΏ½ Here's how Trump wants the GOP to spin his war on ...

Cartoon: The actual regime Trump wants changed
#Trump

04.03.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They don't care because even IF Dems get back into power, they are expecting Trump to pardon them ALL before he leaves office.

The US should absolutely, IF the Dems get back into power, change the rules of a president's pardon power. My GAWD the way it's been misused since 2016 by Trump AND BidenπŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ

04.03.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can Donald Trump Win a War with Iran If He Can’t Explain Why He Started It? So far, explanations are few and the goalsβ€”from regime change to ending a nuclear program the President already claimed to have β€œobliterated”—are many.

Can Donald Trump Win a War with Iran If He Can’t Explain Why He Started It? ("So far, explanations are few and the goalsβ€”from regime change to ending a nuclear program the President already claimed to have 'obliterated'β€”are many.")
www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...

04.03.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can Donald Trump Win a War with Iran If He Can’t Explain Why He Started It? So far, explanations are few and the goalsβ€”from regime change to ending a nuclear program the President already claimed to have β€œobliterated”—are many.

Can Donald Trump Win a War with Iran If He Can’t Explain Why He Started It? ("So far, explanations are few and the goalsβ€”from regime change to ending a nuclear program the President already claimed to have 'obliterated'β€”are many.")
www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...

04.03.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A six panel illustration demonstrating the steps to gird up one’s loins:

How to Gird Up Your Loins
1. The tunic wouldn't allow you to do heavy labor or hight in battle, necessitating the "girding" of one's loins.
2. First, hoist the tunic up so that all the fabric is above your knees.
This will give you mobility.
3. Gather all the extra material in front of you, so that the back of the tunic is snug against your backside.
4. Once the excess fabric is gathered in front, pull it underneath and between your legs to your rear. This feels much like a diaper.
5. Gather half of the material in each hand, bringing it back around to the front.
6. Finally, tie your two handfuls of material together, and you're all set for both battle and some hard labor.
Go forth, be ye men, and gird up your loins!

A six panel illustration demonstrating the steps to gird up one’s loins: How to Gird Up Your Loins 1. The tunic wouldn't allow you to do heavy labor or hight in battle, necessitating the "girding" of one's loins. 2. First, hoist the tunic up so that all the fabric is above your knees. This will give you mobility. 3. Gather all the extra material in front of you, so that the back of the tunic is snug against your backside. 4. Once the excess fabric is gathered in front, pull it underneath and between your legs to your rear. This feels much like a diaper. 5. Gather half of the material in each hand, bringing it back around to the front. 6. Finally, tie your two handfuls of material together, and you're all set for both battle and some hard labor. Go forth, be ye men, and gird up your loins!

Ok everyone, it’s officially time. Do the things youβ€˜ve been planning to do β€œif it gets to that point.”

We’re here. We’re at the point. Itβ€˜s go time.

The duck sings at midnight.

The toast is floating.

The boat is popped.

26.02.2026 17:55 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

...and where are all the "constitutional conservatives" baying like mad hounds...πŸ¦—πŸ¦—πŸ¦—πŸ¦—

26.02.2026 17:54 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t be so sure. We have risen up against tyranny more than once and are doing it yet again…

26.02.2026 20:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In fairness, this should surprise absolutely no one.
Remember how desperately tried to hang on like a parasite after being beaten last time round ?

26.02.2026 18:03 πŸ‘ 52 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And in *2020*, the NYT-bestselling Proof Series book Proof of Corruption detailed how Donald Trump publicly *and privately* asked the Chinese Communist Party for illegal election interference in 2020 to beat Biden. The CCP refused. Now he will falsely claim they are helping Dems.

26.02.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 271 πŸ” 74 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3

And in the *2025* Proof Series book Proof of Destruction, PROOF showed how the 2021 insurrection and failed self-coup never ended and was in fact as much a danger as it's ever been.

And now here we are.

What Trump is discussing is very much an insurrection against US democracy.

26.02.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 247 πŸ” 64 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0

If you want to depose a first lady with direct ties to Jeffrey Epstein, look no further than Melania.

26.02.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 2108 πŸ” 692 πŸ’¬ 61 πŸ“Œ 24
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Developing: Hillary Clinton’s closed door deposition has been paused because Lauren Boebert sent pictures of the proceeding to a right wing influencer who then posted it.

26.02.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 2218 πŸ” 700 πŸ’¬ 381 πŸ“Œ 86

Even scum deserves better than to be compared to Tr$mp…

26.02.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump is a pedophile and a pig.

25.02.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 163 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 1

Well marriages businesses relationships and currently he is working on America

25.02.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And how is that not the same as holding a sign!!!! I'll never understand any of this.

25.02.2026 17:43 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s all he knows. He has zero skill at leading and no conscience, morals, or wisdom. Release the #EpsteinFiles!

26.02.2026 20:07 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the best parts of the SOTU. Classic.

25.02.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 24551 πŸ” 4698 πŸ’¬ 625 πŸ“Œ 219
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Klobuchar: "One of the things that most struck me about this State of the Union is that he spent only 2.9 minutes talking about affordability out of an hour and 47 minute speech, and 3.9 minutes talking about healthcare. These are the number one issues on the minds of people."

25.02.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 4589 πŸ” 1432 πŸ’¬ 225 πŸ“Œ 69
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Here is my opening statement to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today.

26.02.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 24874 πŸ” 7672 πŸ’¬ 1464 πŸ“Œ 582

OMG. What an incompetent blowhard and empty-headed mouthpiece for fascism....It is sad to see this level of insistence that incompetence is strength or that inflicting wanton violence is justice...

13.02.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today, it’s not your vote that determines whether the government brutalizes you or sends officers to your door. It’s your neighbors’ vote.

If you’re ok with this happening to Minnesotans, don’t get comfortable. You won’t be exempt for long.

In the end, a lawless administration comes for everyone.

15.01.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 11792 πŸ” 3460 πŸ’¬ 313 πŸ“Œ 157
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Remember we would always see the β€œPatriot Front” jumping out of Uhauls, marching through towns? That stopped when ICE got started, I just can’t figure that out

16.01.2026 13:38 πŸ‘ 6182 πŸ” 1407 πŸ’¬ 406 πŸ“Œ 124
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Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments

Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on What Happened. ("...Available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The Times provide a frame-by-frame look at how an ICE officer [shot and killed] a motorist in Minneapolis.") FREE www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/v...

16.01.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California

Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California. (This is one of many reasons that this Californian does NOT support Newsom as a presidential candidate...) www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...

14.01.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So I guess he thinks ICE can eventually be normal??? I don't think! They serve 1 master, they could give a fuck about the Laws, they've proved that. Most of those ICE pricks can't even read or write at high school level, they shouldn't be there. Dems gotta get real, this is crap!

13.01.2026 03:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center Another exit from the iconic national arts & culture institution

The Washington National Opera just announced that it's leaving the Kennedy Center after Tr$mp ruined it, changed its name illegally. Cartoon by Ann Telnaes.
open.substack.com/pub/anntelna...

13.01.2026 03:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center Another exit from the iconic national arts & culture institution

Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center - by
Ann Telnaes. open.substack.com/pub/anntelna...

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