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CNN Anchor Wrecks Trump Defender in Brutal On-Air Shaming Over Jan. 6 As CNN’s Jim Acosta crucifies a MAGA lawmaker over Trump’s January 6 pardons, a press critic reflects on why we don’t see more of this—and how this failing has enabled pro-Trump propaganda to succeed.

Is this what caused CNN to drop Acosta from new program schedule?

#MediaCapitulation

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A profile in courage.

Setting the bar high for the loyal (to the Constitution) opposition.

Bishop Rev Mariann Edgar Budde.

Speaking truth to power in front of the world.

Sums up the day. Fascists in bed with neo Nazis. The force is strong with this one.

100%

A free press is the last defense of democracy.

As a 26-year Veteran, I fully concur with Janessa Goldbeck’s comments about Mr. Hegseth’s unfitness to be SECDEF. Well said, Marine.

Half staff. Not half mast, unless you’re on a ship.

Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary.

Another profile in courage. "Though Ms. Ernst said at the start of her questioning that she was someone who would “pull no punches,” she did not challenge Mr. Hegseth — and at one point, even tried to rebut allegations..." www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/u...

YouTube video by The Daily Show Jon Stewart Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy with L.A. Wildfire Disaster Relief | The Daily Show

Stewart's opening bit is on target but the piece that starts at 4:00 spears Repub hypocrisy over Fed aid to CA fire victims. No bigger hypocrite than Sen. Bill Haggerty, calling for Fed aid for TN hcane victims, no strings, but demanding CA meet GOP political whims. Check out Stewart, funny and sad.

Get your Pete Hegseth action figure with all the accessories included. NDA’s sold separately.

Baby it’s cold outside.

Trump team uses skip-the-Senate playbook for Pete Hegseth The Republicans on the panel were very clear that this isn't a dealbreaker.

Secretary of Sidestepping.

Can’t even answer if he’d disobey a Trump order to shoot protestors or if the conduct he’s accused of and denies would otherwise be disqualifying.

Wandering around the neighborhood and bumped into some Clydesdales.

Maybe we’ll bump into Ringo when he finishes rehearsal at the Ryman.

Just another Tuesday on Lower Broadway in Music City, USA.

Pete Hegseth’s Secret History A whistle-blower report and other documents suggest that Trump’s nominee to run the Pentagon was forced out of previous leadership positions for financial mismanagement, sexist behavior, and being rep...

Based on 26 years in the Navy, seeing numerous servicemembers punished, denied security clearances and restricted from nuke weapons duties for much less than Hegseth is credibly charged with—alcohol abuse, sexual assault and mismanagement of funds-he is without a doubt, unfit to be SECDEF.

Hegseth hearing takeaways:
1. Incomplete FBI background check.
2. Background check not shared w/committee.
3. Refused pre-hearing mtgs with Dems
4. Only 1 round of questions.
5. Question dodging. No answers to yes/no Qs
6. Reversed previous positions.
7. No answers to personal affairs charges.

2024 was the first year above 1.5C of global warming, scientists say The world just experienced the first full year in which global temperatures exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial times, scientists said on Friday.

The clock is ticking

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Fire and snow. Happy Friday.

Y’all be safe out there, friends.

January 8, 2024 At least four wildfires tearing across Los Angeles have killed at least five people and forced the evacuation of at least 130,000 more, and have flattened about 42 square miles (109 square kilometers)...

January 8, 2025:

President Jimmy Carter's casket arrives in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

I have serious concerns about Pete Hegseth’s background, including his mismanagement of non-profit organizations, accusations of sexual assault and drinking problems, blatant disregard for the contributions of female service members, and support for war crimes and torture.

Defending Democracy Without Fear Why We Must Stay in the Fight Against Extremism and Intimidation

“We will stand tall. We will remain ready, willing, and able to defend this nation for as long as it takes.” My latest:

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I'm sorry to be the one to tell you, but if you are feeling optimistic about this year, you're not terribly bright.

The husband of Republican senator Deb Fischer just refused to shake hands or make eye contact with Vice President Harris.

The level of class you can expect from MAGA.

This is a photo of Allison Gill sitting with Capitol Police Officers in the front row at a January 6th Committee hearing. Officer Harry Dunn is in the foreground, then Officer Daniel Hodges, Officer Brian Sicknick's partner, Mike Fanone, and Allison Gill.

I'm with them.

It's really not about leaving the other platforms. It's about bringing people here and giving them more engagement than the other apps.

That's what people want. Engagement. Takes nothing to offer it

If there is a user on another app that you like, DM them and invite them here. Post and tag me

This man and a small group of capitol police officers singlehandedly saved our democracy four years ago.

In November, 77 million Americans said "to hell with them" and voted for the insurrectionists.

Your "Back the Blue" flags are a pathetic disgrace and your patriotism is bullsh*t.

Shadow Cabinet A Positive Form of Opposition

How to better inform Americans about the coming Musk-Trump kakistocracy? Timothy Snyder called for a “shadow cabinet” in opposition, building on the British model. Read his column.

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The traitors weren’t stopped on Jan 6th, simply paused, because there were not enough Americans who respected the rule of law.

#neverforget
#resistfascism

Ann Telnaes, a longtime political cartoonist for the Washington Post, resigned yesterday after owner Jeff Bezos blocked her cartoon criticizing Trump and the billionaires supporting him from being published.

❤️ if you stand with Ann!