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Hmmmm….?

YouTube video by Friend Dog Studios GOP Jesus

This explains so much.

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There is still beauty in this world

I wonder how folks look at the dynamic between Musk & Trump & believe Trump is in charge. It’s Musk’s team that is actively seizing control. Musk who routinely belittles & insults Trump. Point to any time Trump allowed himself to be painted a fool and upstaged by anyone. Clearly Musk is in charge.

Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments System Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Mr. Musk’s representatives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency a powerful tool to monitor and potentially limit government spending.

I want to spell out the basic reason it’s so dangerous for Elon to have control of the U.S. payments system. It may seem like a technical matter, but the dynamics are simple. 1/x

Billionaire Elon Musk has stated that work is underway to shut down the U.S. foreign aid agency, USAID. Officials have been instructed not to report to work and have been locked out of the building.

YouTube video by Universal Pictures Les Misérables | Do You Hear the People Sing?

Everyone needs a theme song.

I suppose we are supposed to be unnerved or surprised by the GOPs leadership’s complacency?

Don't worry. All our allies hate us now, but Vladimir Putin is giddy that Trump is in charge and he is already manipulating him into starting a clash with NATO so he can take over Europe.

And for what?

When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.

I stopped by the liquor store to say farewell to the massive selection of Kentucky bourbon on the shelves.
We are the number one export market for Kentucky spirits. On Tuesday, all American booze is being pulled off the shelves.
We will drink Canadian whiskey.
True. North. Strong. Free of bourbon.

The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.

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USAID security officials on leave after refusing access to Musk allies Billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk has been denigrating USAID, which is the world’s largest provider of food assistance.

Breaking news: The White House has removed two top security officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development, the world’s largest provider of food assistance, after they refused to let representatives of Elon Musk access restricted spaces.

Musk saying he’s shutting down illegal money launderers and it’s Lutheran Social Services

Lutheran Social Services is one of the largest employers in South Dakota, operating senior living facilities across the state. Republicans are shutting it down

Perhaps more concerning is Mike Flynn, known foreign asset, having access to this data?

Musk’s Wealth
2012: $2 billion
2024: $454.1 billion

Bezos’ Wealth
2012: $18.4 billion
2024: $242.3 billion

Zuckerberg’s Wealth
2012: $17.5 billion
2024: $210.1 billion

Federal Minimum Wage
2012: $7.25
2024: $7.25

It’s not the start of an oligarchy. We’re in the thick of it.

Truth.

TBH - I am an anti-fan of Stephanopoulos (more to do w/that predating his career in journalism), but golly day … what the heck ABC - establishing a precedent requiring folks to “play it safe” … the 4th branch goes down w/the other 3 now. 😕

This moment has been one of most important expressions at Christmas since I first saw the program nine thousand years ago. It was so important to me that it, along with moments from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, found its way into my final advent sermon this year. It’s truly special.