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My prayers are with President Biden and his family as they navigate this difficult chapter. You’ve got this, Mr. President. We’re all rooting for you. #JoeBiden

“Tonight we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experiment to rise with us, raise your voices against authoritarianism…” - B. Springsteen. Oh, and as you see, my coffee table is all about The Boss. #springsteen

Just another regular Sunday in America ‼️#somuchwinning

This Is Why Dictatorships Fail The authors of the Constitution separated powers for a reason.

“As James Madison wrote in “Federalist No. 47”: “The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary in the same hands … may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” “

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My favorite sign from yesterday’s #handsoff #nyc rally.

Who watched and what did I miss? #SOTU

Nah, not watching that.

“Americans are excited to see someone finally stand up to a powerful Russian.” - Conan O'Brien. #Oscars

She’s just an innocent bystander who voted for a convicted felon insurrectionist.

As of today, a new term has entered our language. A “rubio” is a spineless lump of nothing. Example: Don’t be such a rubio.

I'm embarrassed to be an American right now. I hate knowing that the rest of the world thinks Americans are pieces of shit. I do not stand with this administration. These horrific, nazi ghouls do not represent me or what I think America should be. I stand with Zelensky and the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇦

Marco Rubio is a spineless piece of sh!t. #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦

AMANPOUR (with face in hands): “Never have I ever ever ever seen anything like it… the president and VP were taking all the Putin talking points.”

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Chilling. Painful to watch. What a bully.

Dan Bongino: a deputy FBI director. Yes. That Dan Bongino. JFC!

Every single segment on tonight’s @60minutes was insightful and informative. Fantastic!

The week in review:

YouTube video by LeafsJellyHD MCDAVID WINS IT AGAINST THE USA! #4nations #canada #usa #hockey

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Today would be a good day for #EricAdams to do the right thing and resign.

ADRIENNE ADAMS NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL SPEAKER CITY HALL, NY, NY Statement from Speaker Adrienne Adams on the Resignation of 4 Deputy Mayors and Calling on Mayor Adams to Resign Feb. 17, 2025 With the resignation of deputy mayors, it has become clear that Mayor Adams has now lost the confidence and trust of his own staff, his colleagues in government, and New Yorkers. He now must prioritize New York City and New Yorkers, step aside and resign. This administration no longer has the ability to effectively govern with Eric Adams as mayor. These resignations are the culmination of the mayor's actions and decisions that have led to months of instability and now compromise the City's sovereignty, threaten chaos, and risk harm to our families. There is too much at stake for our city and New Yorkers to allow this to continue. We have endured enough scandal, selfishness and embarrassment, all of which distract from the leadership that New Yorkers deserve. This is the opposite of public service. Our city needs a leader totally committed to protecting New Yorkers and improving their lives.

NY City Council speaker Adrienne Adams:

"With the resignation of deputy mayors, it has become clear that Mayor Adams has now lost the confidence and trust of his own staff, his colleagues in government, and New Yorkers. He now must prioritize New York City and New Yorkers, step aside and resign."

New York Governor Hochul to Meet for Talks on Stability for New York City WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Governor of New York Kathy Hochul said on Monday she will meet key leaders on Tuesday for a conversation about "the goal of...

New York Governor Hochul to Meet for Talks on Stability for New York City: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Governor of New York Kathy Hochul said on Monday she will meet key leaders on Tuesday for a conversation about "the goal of...

The resignations from New York City’s government are eviscerating the DOJ‘s rationale for dismissing the criminal case against Adams.

Me too 👇

An amazing resignation letter to Bove from an AUSA who worked on the Adams case.

Money quote: “I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me.”

Dear Attorney General Bondi: On February 10, 2025, I received a memorandum from acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, directing me to dismiss the indictment against Mayor Eric Adams without prejudice, subject to certain conditions, which would require leave of court. I do not repeat here the evidence against Adams that proves beyond a reasonable doubt that he committed federal crimes; Mr. Bove rightly has never called into question that the case team conducted this investigation with integrity and that the charges against Adams are serious and supported by fact and law. Mr. Bove's memo, however, which directs me to dismiss an indictment returned by a duly constituted grand jury for reasons having nothing to do with the strength of the case, raises serious concerns that render the contemplated dismissal inconsistent with my ability and duty to prosecute federal crimes without fear or favor and to advance good-faith arguments before the courts. When I took my oath of office three weeks ago, I vowed to well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I was about to enter. In carrying out that responsibility, I am guided by, among other things, the Principles of Federal Prosecution set forth in the Justice Manual and your recent memoranda instructing attorneys for the Department of Justice to make only good-faith arguments and not to use the criminal enforcement authority of the United States to achieve political objectives or other improper aims. I am also guided by the values that have defined my over ten years of public service. You and I have yet to meet, let alone discuss this case. But as you may know, I clerked for the Honorable J. Harvie Wilkinson III on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and for Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court. Both men instilled in me a sense of duty to contribute to the public good and uphold the rule of law, and a commitment to reasoned and thorough analysis. I have always considered it my o…

READ Danielle Sassoon's letter to AG Pam Bondi, via @nytimes.com:

"Rather than be rewarded, Adams's advocacy should be called out for what it is: an improper offer of immigration enforcement assistance in exchange for a dismissal of his case." static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics...

Mind boggling. Especially since 2 of his wives had accents. Hypocrisy at its finest.

Justice Dept. Tells Prosecutors to Drop Eric Adams Corruption Case: Live Updates The dismissal of the charges would, for now, end the case against New York City’s mayor, and raise questions about the administration of justice under President Trump.

He’s still not going to be mayor by the first week in November www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...

It’s starting to feel a lot like we’re in Russia.

I’ll never forgive myself for casting my vote for this man. #NYC deserves so much better.