I continue to think "we'll starve kids and cancel air travel before the holidays unless you let us hike health care premiums" is a really stupid shutdown message from the Republicans.

Democrats need to begin a education blitz on defining socialism and how the happiest countries in the world are socialist countries and how socialism is to their benefit and how they have a lot of socialist benefits currently but maybe they don’t realize it’s part of socialism

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Apparently, the American people do not like Trump’s chaos, meanness, hate, his trade wars, attacks on our communities, economic mismanagement! Republicans you will continue to be decimated supporting Trump’s failures.

The New York Times editorial board thinks Democrats should “move to the center.”

Where the hell is the center between democracy and fascism?

He’s right

Trump is summarily executing people suspected of being drug dealers, without providing any proof.

How close are we to Trump ordering the execution of Americans he considers opponents? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-illegal-executions

🚨 HS students (US citizens) were gassed and assaulted (reportedly, one student’s face was bloodied) before being taken away in custody by federal agents. There are no rules for ICE. Keep your kids safe.

I think it should be a bigger deal that one of the January 6th rioters Trump pardoned was arrested this week for plotting to kill Hakeem Jeffries. I’m barely seeing anybody talk about it.

christ almighty what is this guy doing

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Photograph of ongoing demolition of the East Wing of the White House.

Monday's photo from the Washington Post

NEW: After The Washington Post reported Monday on the demolition of the "East Wing facade," a new picture obtained by Law Dork that was taken on Tuesday shows that a substantial portion of the entirety of the East Wing has been demolished.

The world joined us and said, “No Kings.”

On October 18th, millions of brave Americans will stand up and peacefully protest against the authoritarian disease metastasizing under Donald Trump.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. @gtconway.bsky.social

It says a lot that Trump can find $20 billion to bail out Argentina, but won't help the millions of Americans who are in real need at home.

So much for “America First.”

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

TRUTH 👇👇👇

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

too funny

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

It was a beautiful Sunday in Portland. Farmer’s markets, the Portland Marathon, peaceful protests, and some views of Mt. Hood. This city is vibrant, peaceful, and resilient. We do not need a federal occupation, and we sure as hell don’t want one.

Mike Nellis (@mikenellis) This is the best messaging I’ve seen from any Democrats on the shutdown. Kudos to AOC, Bernie, and their teams for putting this out there.

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