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M. David Ruff

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Chief tax nerd at California State Assembly. Tax policy. Watches. Travel. Not always in that order. Duel citizen of California and Switzerland. Proud alum of UC Davis and Berkeley Law. #caleg

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And for his next trick, Donald Trump will impose a special tax on black currants.

07.10.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 71    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

Might be the best yet.

07.10.2025 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Battle of Bull Frog

07.10.2025 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, I’ll take this over the spray on hair.

07.10.2025 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Remember to always tie up your horse when grabbing a quick drink at Starbucks.

06.10.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do we think the Germans have a word for madness caused by insomnia?

Just checking.

06.10.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know I shouldn’t, but I earnestly hate him.

05.10.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

These agents are the real terrorists.

05.10.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Or as a holiday gift!

05.10.2025 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Do like a little La Mer skin cream.

05.10.2025 03:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I actually think this the right take. Trump is a fascist. We are witnessing increasing government authoritarianism. But we should not concede that Trump’s aims are inevitable. Still much to fight for.

05.10.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Racist? Can’t cut it as a soldier but enjoy dressing up as one? ICE may be for you!!

05.10.2025 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Treasury Department considers minting a $1 Trump coin The draft design of the coin, which was overseen by the Office of the U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach, features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.

This used to be illegal back when we had laws.

04.10.2025 04:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pritzker: Noem should "no longer be able to step foot" in Illinois without accountability as she visits Broadview ICE facility Gov. Pritzker said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem "should no longer be able to step foot" in Illinois without accountability "for the Trump Administration's gross misconduct" the same day she visited the B...

Pritzker quickly becoming my favorite for 28.

04.10.2025 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Getting our murder on. #mfmlive2025

04.10.2025 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Corporations, universities, and media outlets need to remember that this regime will not be in power forever. And their acts of obsequious cowardice will be remembered. Act accordingly.

03.10.2025 05:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How could a shut down government be any worse than what we have now?

30.09.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Add this to the Articles of Impeachment.

30.09.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘‡πŸΌ

30.09.2025 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One part sinister, one part comically incompetent.

30.09.2025 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked β€” what would we call it?

If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers β€” what would we say?

Authoritarianism β€” let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.

30.09.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 34901    πŸ” 10485    πŸ’¬ 661    πŸ“Œ 281

As a rule, I have no sympathy for anyone serving the current regime. That said, I do feel a little bad for the staff trying to figure out how to impose 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies. Good luck!

29.09.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ok. I admittedly love this.

28.09.2025 04:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Breaking News: In a 6 to 3 decision, the Supreme Court decides Trump can actually do whatever he wants.

27.09.2025 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He’s an authoritarian. A fascist. And a bully.

26.09.2025 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It sometimes feels like we are going to suck the earth’s resources dry so college students never have to write another essay.

23.09.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly, why does everyone just sit there listening to this drivel?

23.09.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump is pronouncing "acetaminophen" the right way.

by Ezra Klein

23.09.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4576    πŸ” 607    πŸ’¬ 71    πŸ“Œ 22

You do you, but I probably wouldn’t take medical advice from someone who paints their face orange, lives off fast food, and suggests bleach injections to treat Covid.

23.09.2025 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today’s small act of rebellion?

Getting a flu shot.

22.09.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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