• Hot Off The Presses - Politics, Schmolitics

    Jen Rubin interviews Michael Fanone, former DC police officer

    January 21, 2025 - By 

    Thank you for your service, Michael Fanone. I hope you continue to stand strong for yourself and your family. You were right to spend quality time with your family rather than watching yesterday’s disgraceful inauguration. And I hope that you find a rewarding job that makes you happy and fulfilled. What happened to you is disgusting and you deserve better from America.   ”Michael Fanone worked for the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia for twenty years.”   Link: Jen Rubin interviews Michael Fanone, former DC police officer

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    A maddening day confirms our mission.

    January 8, 2025 - By 

    Robert Hubbel’s SubStack post today is a clarion call AND a dose of sanity.  His comment section is full of people supporting each other over California wildfires, extreme weather, and all the Trump chaos.   ”The events of Tuesday (discussed in more detail below) confirm that the decision of the grassroots movements to organize in opposition and resistance to Trump’s agenda is both righteous and necessary. Someone must hold back the tide of disinformation and depravity that is central to Trump’s agenda.”   Link: A maddening day confirms our mission.

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    Protect The Weak, Take The Fifth, StandTogether

    January 3, 2025 - By 

    Interesting advice, but don’t lie to law enforcement. We still have the right to remain silent, and the moral duty to shield the vulnerable. The people who do the hardest jobs in the US deserve our support. Quote:   ”Choose as your New Year’s mantra that great civic-minded slogan: ‘If you saw something, no you didn’t’”   Link: Here’s a New Year’s resolution for Trump’s America: no snitching | Hamilton Nolan

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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

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    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)