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“Thank you for defunding Medicaid and social security… those grandmothers don’t need all that money…”

@waltermasterson and others disrupt an @repmikelawler fundraiser

Elon Musk revealed why he's spending millions to flip the Wisconsin Supreme Court It's all about preserving gerrymandered districts that lock in Republican power.

Elon Musk admitted why he’s spending $18 million & paying voters $100 a pop to flip Wisconsin Supreme Court. It’s all about keeping GOP gerrymandering advantage in US House. If Dems retake House they can investigate Musk, DOGE & his $38 billion in govt contracts www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Book cover with the title "Good Material" by Dolly Anderson. Cover: a button-up shirt and a blouse hanging on a clothes line. The arms of the shirts look like they are holding hands.

This is one the best books I've ever read. It was so introspective and funny. The quote that got me was: "You don't let go once. You have to be prepared to let go and let go and let go a thousand times."

“I never thought the leopards would eat MY face” is a go-to line for Trump voters now enduring the pain they voted for while fantasizing that it’d hurt only people they don’t like.

But this is more “I never believed he’d do anything his critics said he’d do as they cited his own words and actions.”

AOC: It is almost unthinkable why Senate Democrats would vote to to hand the few pieces of leverage that we have away for free when we've been sent here to protect social security, protect medicaid, and protect medicare.

Wikipedia article on cowardice, featuring Chuck Schumer.

They trying...

I went to do some yoga and both of my cats were like, "Company policy sir, I have to take a shit right now."

And the yoga exercise was all about deep breathing...

does Chuck Schumer realize that voting to damn the USA to Hell also massively increases the odds of a wine mom trying to eat his actual heart on live TV

HAYES: There's an unconstitutional assault on the government right now

SCHUMER: There is, absolutely

HAYES: But they say you're not fighting!

SCHUMER: They're already doing it without this CR

The Simpsons' Lionel Hutz holding a business card reading the Democratic national committee. Save democracy, don't comply in advance. Only he has added red punctuation marks to the card, so it actually reads save democracy? Don't! Comply in advance!

these people swore an oath to defend the constitution but i guess that’s just too hard

Embarrassing

legit lol at this

www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

A quote from Jesse Marsch, Canada men’s soccer team's manager: “Canada is a strong, independent nation that’s deep-rooted in decency. And it’s a place that values high ethics and respect, unlike the polarized, disrespectful and often now, hate-fueled climate that’s in the U.S.”

From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Canada men’s national team manager Jesse Marsch has a message for President Trump: “Lay off the ridiculous rhetoric about Canada being the 51st state.” nyti.ms/3ER27Dm

Smucker absent for mock town hall in downtown Lancaster [video] Chants of “Smucker’s a chicken” and “Where’s Lloyd?” echoed from downtown Lancaster’s Penn Square on Saturday morning as more than 150 people staged a mock town hall for U.S. Rep.

lancaster pennsylvania -- pretty good "brrrr-ccccaakk!" chicken impression in the embedded video...

lancasteronline.com/news/politic...

'Striking level of anger' at Musk: GOP feeling the heat from constituents over DOGE cuts Republican lawmakers are facing backlash from their constituents at town halls over DOGE's spending cuts. National affairs correspondent at The Nation John Nichols joins Katy Tur to share more on the ...

'Striking level of anger' at Musk: GOP feeling the heat from constituents over DOGE cuts
www.msnbc.com/katy-tur/wat...

I just finished the book "Chain-Gang All-Stars" and absolutely recommend it to everyone. It is such an important book for people to read.

I will mention that parts of it are a very tough read emotionally, but it is so well written and fast paced.

I brought champagne for my birthday and it exploded all over me at my soup night party. 🤣🤣🤣

My cats are trying out a new cat treat today.

How to Back Up All Your Data and Important Documents Readers worried after Mr. Musk and his team were given access to federal payment systems. Here’s how to back up all your data and documents.

There are a lot of questions in our inbox these days about data (and payment) security at the IRS, the Social Security Administration and other places, with teenagers and 20-somethings rooting around in the systems. Back up everything, for any numbers of reasons. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/b...

The incident is under investigation, but authorities do not believe the men were actually associated with DOGE. If you are in local government and encounter a similar situation, please contact authorities directly, as was done in this case.

Three men wearing DOGE shirts and MAGA hats entered several offices at San Francisco City Hall around noon today, demanding digital information “related to alleged wasteful government spending and fraud.”

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IN CASE OF ICE: CONOCE TUS DERECHOS EN CASO DE ENCUENTRO CON ICE:

DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR. ICE cannot enter your home without a warrant signed by a judge. Tell the agents to show you the warrant by sliding it under the door. NO ABRAS TU PUERTA. ICE no puede entrar a tu casa sin una orden firmada por un juez. Diles a los agentes que te muestren la orden deslizándola debajo de la puerta.

ASK THEM TO LEAVE. If ICE doesn't have a warrant, tell them you do not consent for them to enter your home and ask them to leave. At work, ICE cannot enter employee-only areas without permission. 2 PÍDALES QUE SE VAYAN. Si ICE no tiene una orden judicial, diles que no das tu consentimiento para que entren a tu casa y pídeles que se vayan. En el trabajo, ICE no puede ingresar a áreas exclusivas para empleados sin permiso.

REMAIN SILENT. You have the right to remain silent. If the agents ask you questions, tell them, "I wish to remain silent." PERMANECE EN SILENCIO. Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio. Si los agentes te hacen preguntas, diles: "Deseo permanecer en silencio".

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.

EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.

Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

Blep

The Treasury Department right now. People are turning out against Musk and DOGE staging a takeover of the Treasury’s payment system. This crowd is big. The whole block is packed. “Lock him up,” everyone yells.

OH NO! DISASTER! WHAT A BAD IDEA! 2025 (in the style of the TRUMP VANCE MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN 2024 sign)

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