Penny Moeller

Heartbreaking to shred one of the true champions of journalistic integrity

Great protests in KC! Sometimes we participate and sometimes we drive by sitting up thru sunroof of the car yelling and honking!

Did George will really say this?

Speak for America, Democrats There is still much that President Biden and other Democrats can do during this increasingly alarming transition to Trump’s second term.

"The half of the country that voted against Donald Trump is left standing alone. Who in the Biden administration is shoring up whatever guardrails remain?" You know, someone can do something about that.

Should Mark Cuban Buy MSNBC and Let Meidas Run It? Written by Ben Meiselas

What would happen if a pro-democracy billionaire like Mark Cuban acquired MSNBC and had MeidasTouch Network operate it and run it as MTN? I am humbled you tagged me in this thought experiment throughout the day, so I have laid out my thoughts on it here open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

Rand Paul says he will not support Trump’s plan to declare an emergency & use the military to deport migrants: “I think it’s a terrible image. That’s not what we use our military for. We never have. I will not support an emergency to put the Army into our cities.”

YouTube video by MSNBC Sen. Duckworth: I’d be worried about Hegseth ‘running a McDonalds,’ let alone the Pentagon

Sen. Tammy Duckworth reacts to Trump’s Defense pick, Pete Hegseth: “I would be worried about Hegseth running a McDonald's, let alone the Department of Defense. This is absolutely insane.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPf0...

It should be emphasized just how obscene the Gaetz nom is. He's unqualified, unfit, & was recently investigated for sex trafficking. He faces accusations of paying for sex & sexual misconduct w/ a minor. That there's even a chance he gets confirmed as the top law enforcement official is shameful.

Once you realize that Trump isn’t nominating cabinet members to RUN agencies but DESTROY them, it makes more sense.

Shame on every journalist that amplified Trump's Project 2025 denials- especially the fact checkers that took Democrats to task on this topic. You all knew Trump was lying to mislead & confuse voters and now there are at least 3 P2025 authors in the Trump admin.
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-r...

Not to ruin the wonderfully positive vibes on this site, but is anyone else here concerned that American society, politics, and culture have become morally and psychologically addled?

Senate Democrats force Israel weapons vote, citing Biden inaction The Senate will vote on measures brought by Sen. Bernie Sanders and a handful of Democrats to block the sale of some $20 billion in U.S.-made weapons to Israel.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and a handful of Democrats will force the Senate on Wednesday to vote on a measure to block the sale of some $20 billion in U.S.-made weapons to Israel, in a last-ditch effort to limit the carnage, suffering and destruction caused by Israel’s now 13-month war in Gaza.

Matt Gaetz "created a game where members of the FL House got 'points' for sleeping with aides, interns, lobbyists, and married legislators," according to former Florida State Rep. Chris Latvala (R).

Good morning from JD Vance’s research library on Section 4 of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment

Rep. McGovern: "What the hell is going on here? And their cabinet picks so far -- I mean, these are like beyond insane. Someone who is credibly accused of having sex with an underaged girl ... someone who has said tap water turns kids gay. I mean, this is the dream team? Really?"

Two women testified that Matt Gaetz paid them for sex, lawyer says An attorney representing two witnesses in the House Ethics Committee investigation is going public with allegations against Trump’s pick for attorney general

A woman testified to the House Ethics Committee that former congressman Matt Gaetz paid her for sex and that she witnessed President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general having sex with a 17-year-old at a party, her lawyer said over the weekend.

Trump’s Putting Together a Team of Outlaws It’s a cabinet in his image: narcissistic, corrupt, and dangerous to America.

"'If you can't say something good about someone, sit right here by me.' As Donald Trump started naming his picks for top government jobs, Teddy Roosevelt’s sharp-tongued daughter, Alice, came immediately to mind." Jill Lawrence on Trump's outlaw cabinet: www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-cabi...

The Senate Must Draw the Line Now Fear of worse nominees later is no reason to confirm bad ones now.

"It turns out that Trump Derangement Syndrome was actually Trump Discernment Syndrome. We saw Trump clearly. And so here we are with these ghastly nominations." Now it's time to stop them.

Today's Morning Shots from Bill Kristol and @eggerdc.bsky.social‬:

BREAKING via NYT

An unidentified hacker has gained access to a computer file featuring 24 exhibits of damaging testimony against Attorney General-designate Matt Gaetz.

Full Story: bit.ly/3CMhKe8

It’s a cult.

The migration of MedTwitter, along with a large cohort of science journalists, to BlueSky is striking in its scale and rapidity. In a short time, this shift has effectively transformed BlueSky into the essential hub for breaking medical news and vibrant scientific discourse.

Trump Voters Should Do Some Soul-Searching Too Their predictions of election fraud and riots were wrong. They should take some time to reflect on that.

"We’re in a severe and unprecedented crisis now. So can we spend a little less time chastising ourselves and a little more energy grappling with how we’re going to make it through the next four years with the American experiment intact?"

13 things everyone should know about Pete Hegseth Secretary of Defense is one of the most complex and consequential positions on earth.

Absolutely chilling read on Hegseth from @juddlegum.bsky.social

Yet Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats are staying quiet adhering to “strategic silence” (1/2)

Thanks for noticing.

Scoop: Trump personally pressuring senators to confirm Matt Gaetz President-elect Trump and his allies are mounting a major push.

The Matt Gaetz confirmation is a Trump loyalty test for every Republican Senator.

House Ethics panel to meet on Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz report Wednesday Many Senate Republicans want the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz to be released. Gaetz is a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump.

UPDATE:

The House Ethics Committee will meet Wednesday to discuss its ethics investigation report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Will Americans be able to read for themselves what it says about Trump’s pick for Attorney General?

www.cnbc.com/2024/11/18/t...

I just joined Bluesky. My name is Penny and so far the only other pennys I can find are dogs