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Cat-dad, former IT professional, actor, photographer. Enjoying retirement.

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Here are the 10 states that will see the highest premium increases for families that lose tax credits if Republicans refuse to act.

West Virginia 387%
Wyoming 382%
Alaska 346%
Tennessee 320%
Mississippi 314%
Texas 289%
South Carolina 285%
Alabama 284%
South Dakota 235%
North Dakota 234%

07.10.2025 18:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1448    ๐Ÿ” 742    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 141    ๐Ÿ“Œ 97

Roberts seems determined to yank the title of Worst SCOTUS Chief Justice from the rotting hands of Roger B. Taney of Dred Scott infamy.

07.10.2025 18:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fun Fact: Stephen Miller is not an attorney. He has a BA from Duke University.

07.10.2025 17:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 115    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"This is supposed to be an oversight hearing" -- Schiff helpfully ticks through all of the incriminating questions -- and there are many of them -- that Bondi refused to answer during today's hearing

07.10.2025 17:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14609    ๐Ÿ” 5420    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 918    ๐Ÿ“Œ 408
Taxes....Everybody has to pay taxes
YouTube video by Anne Martin Taxes....Everybody has to pay taxes

That's right, Senator. Everybody's gotta pay their taxes.
youtu.be/vZ0B_5N28vY

07.10.2025 17:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Her name tent is a lie. There is nothing *honorable* about Pam Bondi.

07.10.2025 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a black and white photo of a man sitting in front of a control panel with lightning behind him ALT: a black and white photo of a man sitting in front of a control panel with lightning behind him

Worth the effort.

07.10.2025 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Are such statements actionable vis-a-vis bar discipline?

07.10.2025 16:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bondi is Donald's biotch.

07.10.2025 15:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Arctic Frost" is the rightwing's new "Crossfire Hurricane". Grassley *should* be ashamed, but he sold his soul to Donald in Trump's first term.

07.10.2025 15:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

She's made it clear, her fealty is to Trump, not the Constitution. When the House is flipped, she should face an impeachment hearing.

07.10.2025 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Putin tool says what now?

07.10.2025 13:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Taking stock of the Roberts court at 20โ€”and the shadowy forces that built it "Roberts will go down in history as the most destructive chief justice."

โ€œRoberts will go down in history as the most destructive chief justice.โ€

07.10.2025 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1885    ๐Ÿ” 775    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 135    ๐Ÿ“Œ 47

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, this is easy. You endorse the Democratic Party nominee for mayor of NYC. No muss, no fuss!

07.10.2025 02:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Seriously, what does he know about his health? We know from his current and previous White House Physicians that there is practically zero transparency.

06.10.2025 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If we get thru this as a democracy, we seriously need to address the abuses of unlimited presidential pardon power and reforms that can and should be made.

06.10.2025 21:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Reminder: Stephen Miller has a BA from Duke University. He is not a lawyer.

06.10.2025 20:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I took up acting at age 50. Mostly independent film projects and community theater in the region. But, I also managed to land a few SAG-AFTRA projects, making me eligible for membership.

06.10.2025 19:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Apparently, calls to โ€˜turn the temperature downโ€™ only apply to one of the two major political parties.๐Ÿ™„

06.10.2025 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m practically expecting Trump to demand that Lindsey Halligan file charges against AG James, as well.

06.10.2025 18:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Between Oz and Dr Phil, whoโ€™s doing ride alongs with ICE, I have to ask, what was Oprah thinking by giving these jamokes national exposure?

06.10.2025 18:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is it too much to ask the god that 'Moses' Mike Johnson claims to worship to smite him mightily for all the false witnesses he bears?

06.10.2025 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
State of Union address, comment on energy, cloning
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I guess I owe GW Bush an apology.
youtu.be/S58CcRQcuuw?...

06.10.2025 18:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can think of another day related to Donald that we'll be more likely to celebrate.๐Ÿค”

06.10.2025 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There's the Marjorie Barney Rubble Green we've come to know. She was making too much sense promoting the release of the Epstein Files.

06.10.2025 16:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Practically, the only truth in his *Troth* is that Wall Street is up in anticipation of future Fed interest rate cuts. Cuts needed because {checks notes} Donald is tanking the economy.

06.10.2025 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shell says Trump administrationโ€™s attacks on wind projects harm investment Energy companyโ€™s American head also says Shell will not โ€˜step awayโ€™ from diversity, equity and inclusion policy

a Shell exec is worried that a future Dem president might use Trump's insane attack on wind as a precedent to stop oil projects. lol www.ft.com/content/7e3a...

06.10.2025 16:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 288    ๐Ÿ” 47    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 21    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11

The only factually accurate statement in that *Truth* is high stock markets, in anticipation of much sought after interest rate cuts (forced because Donald is tanking the economy.)

06.10.2025 14:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Like a Nissan Leaf on the wind. Watch how you soar.

06.10.2025 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

To recap: Donโ€™t mess with Texas, but itโ€™s okay for Texas to mess with Illinois.

06.10.2025 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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