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The Bizarre End to the Shutdown Part I - Democrats Fumble the Moment

You know I have something to say about last week’s events. So much so that this week’s essay is a two-parter.

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Chester Doles and Marjorie Taylor Greene TOGETHER.

In 2020, the Republican Jewish Coalition refused to endorse MTG.

Doles’ trajectory shows a clear timeline: from violent white supremacist in the 80s–90s, through multiple convictions and prison terms, to attempts at politics in 2010s–20s.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene remains as MAGA as Donald Trump—DO NOT be fooled.

MTG is a vivid case study in how extremist figures test the boundaries of #democracy —leveraging politics to seek legitimacy despite a track record of supporting violence and hate. ⬇️

Marge: “For me, I remain America First and America Only!!!”

⬆️ THIS! DO NOT be distracted.⬇️

MTG publicly states with a HUGE dog whistle WHO she is and has always been—a White Christian Nationalist.

It’s great that MTG is supporting the Epstein & Maxwell survivors.

BOTH things can be true.

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PRO PUBLICA: “The Strategy Group’s ad work is the first known example of money flowing from Noem’s agency to businesses controlled by her allies and friends.”

These people are all so corrupt it’s actually insane. Looting our country to enrich themselves. www.propublica.org/article/kris...

How to Contact ProPublica or Send a Tip Securely — ProPublica Our job is to hold people and institutions accountable. To do that, we need evidence.

Federal workers: The government shutdown may have ended, but we know that many of you are still dealing with its lasting repercussions.

We want to hear from you. Here's how to securely reach out: https://propublica.org/tips

Did Jeffrey Epstein Go to Harvard? The Truth Behind His Connection with the University Did Jeffrey Epstein Go to Harvard? When people hear the name Jeffrey Epstein, they often associate it with one of the most controversial criminal cases of the

WHAT?! Jeffrey Epstein was NOT ever certified as:

1. an accountant: CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

2. an investment professional: CFA, CFP, CAIA, FRM, CIMA

3. an attorney

Epstein was NOT degreed. Tell me again about the tax advice he gave Peter Thiel?

www.harvard.us.com/did-jeffrey-...

Every day there are multiple instances of blatant corruption. Our government policy is for sale to the highest bidder and every bad actor in the world knows it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...

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YouTube video by APT “The World Does Not Start Anew Every Day” — Snyder Challenges Western Myths About Ukraine | APT

Timothy Snyder lecture on the centrality of Ukraine in world history. Absolutely fascinating and delightful, highly recommended. youtu.be/DQAHJSteETM?...

YouTube video by The Best Film Archives Post-WW2 Anti-Fascist Educational Film | Don't Be a Sucker | 1947

This is exactly what the orange fascist is doing to America.
Timothy Snyder said, "history instructs."
Post-WW2 Anti-Fascist Educational Film | Don't Be a Sucker | 1947
Please take 17 minutes to watch this👇
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My mom asked if I'd heard about Jimmy Kimmel. She's worried. She told me to leave my devices at home if I went to the States.

Why is my mom worried about me being punished for speaking my mind?

Because the Nazis occupied her country when she was a child. She's been here before.

Trump is at the center of a #WorseThanWatergate scandal in his presidency because he alone places himself in this position.

We need a few great Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and The Weavers songs RIGHT NOW!

A little “Good Night Irene”, “Wimoweh” (The Lion Sleeps Tonight), and “If I Had a Hammer” never hurt anyone.

Thank God for my music major and school-teacher mother, and music history appreciating father. 🙏🏾❤️

Every bone in Donald Trump's anti-woke body is racist. The apple didn't fall far from the Fred Trump tree. Even Woody Guthrie wrote a song about it.

Correct Republicans every time. It’s Democratic Party, not Democrat Party. And remind them that anti-woke is today’s term for a racist.

YouTube video by LastWeekTonight Trump & Epstein #lastweektonight

Brilliant!

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A new scam is targeting Maine veterans — by postcard The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services says the scam attempts to persuade veterans to enroll in a false savings program, soliciting personal and financial information in the process.

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

Someone is sending postcards to Maine veterans offering an extra $110 in monthly SS benefits—then asking for sensitive personal information once they call.

It's a SCAM!

If you or someone you know has received this mailer, call the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services at 207-287-7020.

Anytime! Happy to help, Roxy!

Do you think? 🤔

Bill Pulte MUST become a household name
NOW!

He’s the Trump toady whose criminal referrals are responsible for:

• the prosecution of NY AG Leticia James
• Trump’s effort to fire the Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook
• the attempt to indict Senator Adam Schiff

Let it sink in!

(AP) — A confidant of Bill Pulte .. provided confidential mortgage pricing data from Fannie Mae to a principal competitor, alarming senior officials .. who warned it could expose the company to claims that it was colluding with a rival to fix mortgage rates.

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AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"

Just a reminder, the coward who refused to accept an election loss in 2020 and then committed crimes trying to overthrow that election will certainly cheat, abuse his powers, and break the law to try to win the 2026 & 2028 elections.

He’s a real threat to democracy. Believe it.

America's most notorious child rapist, Jeffrey Epstein, said this man was the worst person he'd ever met. Let that sink in.

CORRECTION: I can’t stand what the Senate Republicans did in passing the #BigFuglyBill.

However, the Senate (and House) Republicans utilized the “Reconciliation Process” and NOT the “nuclear option” to pass the #BigFuglyLaw.

This is why having control of the WH AND Congress matters.

Laurence is on fire 🔥 tonight

He’s ripping Todd Blanche, JD Vance and the FELON two ways to Sunday

And it’s a beautiful thing to see 😄

Thank you @lastword.msnbc.com

What @drkelong.bsky.social said, 100%.

I hope Officer Kerkhoff sues, and whatever The Blaze has to pay out bankrupts it and its owners/investors into oblivion.

Statement by Steve Bunnell, Attorney for Shauni Kerkhoff Ms. Kerkhoff is a career federal employee. She was one of the brave U.S. Capitol Police officers who helped protect the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. She also testified as a witness in two criminal trials of January 6th defendants. In recent days, she has been falsely accused in social media accounts of being involved in the placement of pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC buildings on the evening of January 5, 2021. These shameful allegations are recklessly false, absurd, and defamatory. Ms. Kerkhoff categorically denies them.

NEW: Here's a full statement from a lawyer for the Capitol Police officer who The Blaze falsely linked to the pipe bombs discovered outside the RNC and DNC on Jan. 6.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...