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    Politics, Schmolitics

    Make American Greenland ‘Appen?

    December 29, 2024 - By 

    Of all the damn stupid ideas teased by Hair Furore and his ilk, this is the damn stupidest. But don’t make it a state, so it doesn’t elect senators or even its own Congresspeople. Just strip-mine it down to bare rock and paint it the color of money.m It’s really just more shitposting in order to deflect attention away from actual issues. Image Alt: Poop Emoji Resolute Desk in front of US Capital, captioned “Politics, Schmolitics.” Link: ‘We’ll make it part of Alaska’: Ex-Trump adviser explains plan to take over Greenland

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    Major Trump donors who complained of immigrant ‘invasion’ used Mexican workers illegally, sources allege

    December 20, 2024 - By 

    ULine is pretty evil for a supposedly Christian-based company, when it comes to making money. They’re part of the Christian corporatocracy that needs to be dismantled.   ”Exclusive: Experts believe the alleged ‘shuttle support’ program used by Uline – a company owned by billionaires Liz and Dick Uihlein – is likely illegal and exploitative of workers”   Link: Major Trump donors who complained of immigrant ‘invasion’ used Mexican workers illegally, sources allege

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    ‘Elmo Skum goes full-bore Gandalf

    December 18, 2024 - By 

    Both Trump and Skum posted in the wee hours to order GOP sycophants to shut down government. Skum Xitted: “This should not pass.” ”President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown…”   Link: Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands

  • Politics, Schmolitics

    Marc Elias Sounds The Clarion Call For Courage

    December 7, 2024 - By 

    Marc Elias wants us to put aside caution and put on courage. Silence is death. ”Trump is a bully and bullies prey on the weak. They understand the power of fear and exploit it. Capitulating to Trump now — even before he has been sworn in — makes you more vulnerable, not less.” Via Democracy Docket: Now Is the Time for Courage

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    #ProPublica form letter to health insurance providers via #Bluesky h/t (@fizbin.bsky.social)

    December 5, 2024 - By 

    I don’t know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases) projects.propublica.org/claimfile/ https://projects.propublica.org/claimfile/   Link: Daniel Martin (@fizbin.bsky.social)