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UM Prof. of Political Science + Director Michigan in Washington study autocracies, believe in democracies, aspire to train future leaders

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03.10.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 139    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Aha! so that’s why they need to mobilize the military against anyone who dissents.

30.09.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

this most "this could have been an email" thing i've ever heard

26.09.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4556    πŸ” 576    πŸ’¬ 195    πŸ“Œ 23

Sorry but this is not just a β€œcrackdown.”

21.09.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The H1-B visa thing is, like everything else in the Trump administration, set up to carve up exceptions for friends and punish enemies. It’s the authoritarian thru-line that stitches everything together.

20.09.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1528    πŸ” 559    πŸ’¬ 48    πŸ“Œ 51

She also understands what the average American wants to buy. Not my personal choices but they are the most popular (unhealthy) ones.

10.09.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In other words, Mike Johnson LIED… again!

09.09.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

People will feel β€œbad news” at the grocery store and when they lose their jobs or worse someone in their family dies because of these policies. The question is whether it will change their vote and more so whether those opposed to Trump’s policies will even be able to cast their vote.

08.09.2025 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And 45% of Republicans are thrilled or happy. WTF are they so delighted about? Higher prices? Job loss? End of Medicare? Lack of access to life-saving vaccines? Or it it just the cruelty (to others) they delight in?

08.09.2025 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He may not be escalating but is getting more brazen. He’s gained even more confidence after the pathetic Trump summit.

08.09.2025 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’― but only 6 of the justices

21.08.2025 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If ICE took an oath it was to do only harm.

21.08.2025 01:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Boston’s Wu fires back at Bondi, citing Revolution, as other cities slam feds over β€˜sanctuary’ warnings Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defiantly responds to Attorney General Pam Bondi's sanctuary city threats, accusing Trump administration of failing to follow the law.

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19.08.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Has he even read the Constitution? It says β€œall persons residing in the United States, regardless of citizenship status” must be counted.

19.08.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes because he would have handed you Ukraine.

16.08.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Putin started the war to kill people. No he doesn’t want to see an end to that!

16.08.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But a huge victory for Putin nonetheless who was an international pariah and now back on the stage.

15.08.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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BREAKING: Donald Trump Unable to Reach Deal with Vladimir Putin After hours of high-stakes talks, Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump concluded their meeting without reaching a final deal β€” leaving key questions unanswered on Ukraine and U.S.–Russia relatio...

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15.08.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Police state

13.08.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

😱 So this is how much the GOP supports limited government?!

13.08.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œSecurity theater” is the best we can hope for. If it’s merely a distraction why does it look like a (not so soft) coup?

13.08.2025 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And by β€œlaw abiding citizens” she means those who agree with Trump’s Fascist policies.

12.08.2025 03:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why doesn’t she stop him? He’s completely uninformed and straight up lying!

11.08.2025 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s worse than that. One third of the country voted for this.

11.08.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

She lies for him so yep of course he loves her.

02.08.2025 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And who will stop them??!!

02.08.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m still shocked that people are shocked by this. What did they think β€œmass deportation” meant?

19.07.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did anyone correct her and explain how NPR contributes to public safety? Anyone at all?

17.07.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How can he lead the β€œfree world” when Americans are no longer free?

17.07.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

All of them tragically

12.07.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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