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Betty Cracker of Florida

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Postcards from the sedge. DMs are painfully awkward if we don’t know each other. Peace, love, gators. ☮️❤️🐊

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Silverman on Security@silvermansecurity.bsky.social · 34m ago

I have a theory regarding Flynn. Back in 2013 he met w/the then head of the GRU, his Russian counterpart, in Russia. At that time it was publicly known that Flynn was disgruntled, unhappy with DOD leadership, & w/Obama who had made him head of the DIA because he'd been very public about it. 1/

Mark Jacob@markjacob.bsky.social · 5h ago

🧵🧵🧵 A scandal that hardly anyone knows happened is Trump giving traitor Michael Flynn $1.25 million in your tax money. Flynn, Trump’s 1st national security adviser, pleaded guilty twice to lying to the FBI but was pardoned by Trump. He sued, alleging "weaponization," and DOJ paid him in March. 1/4🧵

Rebecca Solnit@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 16h ago

It's demoralizing living in a nonstop Abuse-a-thon: we've had to learn the sordid details of so many men's abhorrent behavior; I mean this summer has been Graham Platner, Andrew Tate, Jared Leto, Max Miller, plus the horrific L.A. rape-murder of the child by the rapper, to name a few lowlights.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3h ago

Every single Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota (including Mike Lindell!) makes clear that if Trump tried another Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities, they would support his efforts to brutalize residents

Headquarters@headquartersnews.bsky.social · 3h ago

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed: Mike Rogers is a guy who wants to put a data center in your backyard so he can feel a bit more manly by making an AI video. If you want a senator who's gonna lick some boots, go vote for Rogers. But if you want a senator who's going to stand up to Trump, you've got your option.

🗽LOLGOP🗽@thefarce.org · 3h ago

Best news of the primary season that I can get a governor who'd traverse the Mackinaw Bridge on a unicycle to make sure my fucking vote counts.

Marc Elias@marcelias.bsky.social · 6h ago

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, an opponent of Donald Trump’s anti-voting agenda, won the Democratic nomination Tuesday to be the state’s next governor. She’ll face off against a Republican who opposes virtually everything she stands for. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4h ago

El-Sayed: "My commitment to Jewish safety is the same commitment that I have to the safety of my own daughters. Because if there is one question of political philosophy that ought to animate us all, it's what would we do if we treated all our kids like they were all of our kids?"

Witty Librarian Resistance@paulwartenberg.bsky.social · 4h ago

part of the problem is that the amendment puts a crimp on what cities could do to raise their own taxes if the amendment passes. as much as this is gutting social services, it also looks like a power grab by the state legislature to pummel local gov'ts on Culture War BS.

Jon Seidel@jonseidel.bsky.social · 7h ago

New overnight: Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros’ office says the “Broadview Six” prosecutors have self-reported the events of the tainted prosecution to the DOJ’s Office of Professional Responsibility as it argues against a special counsel. Full filing: cst.brightspotcdn.com/98/58/82c837...

CONCLUSION This case involved irregularities during a time of immense pressure, upheaval, and emotion in the District because of Operation Midway Blitz. Former Defendants have had all charges dismissed and will recover attorneys’ fees under the Hyde Amendment. This Court has already issued a public rebuke in this case that has garnered widespread attention. Koubriti, 305 F. Supp. 2d at 761 (“lecture from the court” may be enough to respond to a transgression). The AUSAs involved have been under public and private scrutiny, including being subject to OPR’s investigation into this matter. Moreover, robust root-cause changes have been implemented at the United States Attorney’s Office. Those reforms are designed to prevent the very issues that arose here. In addition, many hundreds, if not more than 1,000 grand jury minutes will be reviewed to determine that similar errors do not exist in other cases. Given all of this, the Government respectfully requests that this Court reject former Defendants’ request to do more, specifically opening up criminal contempt proceedings, ordering discovery, holding a hearing, or appointing another attorney to investigate this matter. As such, the Government respectfully requests that the Court deny former Defendants’ motions. Respectfully submitted. ANDREW S. BOUTROS United States Attorney By: s/ Andrew S. Boutros ANDREW S. BOUTROS United States Attorney 219 S. Dearborn St., Rm. 500
Jon Seidel@jonseidel.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The “Broadview Six” are asking a judge to take the extraordinary step of appointing a special counsel to investigate — and possibly prosecute — Justice Department officials in Chicago and Washington D.C. for criminal contempt. NEW from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Roy Edroso@edroso.bsky.social · 7h ago

Attention anti-tax politicians: even in red states voters know the money has to come from somewhere. They even understand the difference between progressive and regressive taxation. I mean REALLY.

NYT election results Last updated 7:32 a.m. E.T. Missouri Amendment 5 Election Results: Eliminate Income Tax This amendment would eliminate state income taxes, which would make Missouri the 10th state in the country without them. In fiscal year 2025, money from individual income taxes made up more than 60 percent of the state's general revenue. Latest results from 1:26 AM ET >95% OF VOTES IN AP Answer Votes Pct. V No 1,165,594 83.3% Yes 233,432 16.7 Total reported 1,399,026 6 hours ago Bayliss Wagner Politics reporter Voters overwhelmingly rejected the measure, which would have authorized lawmakers to replace lost income tax revenue by driving up sales taxes. The result is a loss for Gov. Mike Kehoe, a Republican who prioritized the measure, and the Republican-led Legislature, which put it on the ballot.Election map showing "no" carried EVERY MISSOURI COUNTY, heavily
Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.gov · yesterday

Yep. Earlier this year I was interviewed by Sharyn Alfonsi of 60 Minutes about my Epstein investigation. Subsequently, CBS pulled the segment and fired the reporter. The MAGA buyout of media is aiding the Trump administration’s Epstein cover up.

The New Republic@newrepublic.com · yesterday

Banks permitted millions in suspicious transactions tied to Epstein—and former 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi had the story months ago. But the report would never air. trib.al/ZShZlIS