Marching against corruption.

Human Rights Index 💙@humanrightsindex.bsky.social · last yr.

Hundreds of thousands are marching in Serbia against corruption and repression. Authorities tried to block public transport, but the protests continue. 📢 Peaceful protest is a fundamental human right. ⚖️🇷🇸 #SerbiaProtests #HumanRights

The new Gordie Howe bridge between Windsor and Detroit saw more than 41,000 crossings in its first five days according to data released by Statscan. The bridge opening was delayed for several weeks by Trump while he attempted to renegotiate a deal previously signed by Canada and Michigan.

Best part of my first road trip in an all electric car is the enthusiastic EV small talk with other EV Dads at the charging stations

Monday, the Washington Post revealed the President of the United States left last month's NATO summit in Ankara hiding inside an airport catering truck. The travelling press sat on the plane he'd just snuck off, shades pulled down on command, convinced they were flying with him.

Trump spends taxpayer money like a drunken sailor. Trump announced on Truth Social that after “studying the …East Potomac Golf Links” he had concluded that “on this fantastic site, we will build one of the Greatest Golf Courses anywhere in the World.” With public money like the reflecting pool.

Trump’s ‘Truth Social’ is charging firms up to US$100,000 a month for a first look at whatever Trump posts. Often these comments move financial snd stock markets. So far, Trump Media has found only 10 customers for the service, mostly stock trading firms.

Last month, the overall number of monthly visitors to Trump’s Truth Social was down about 36% from a year ago, according to estimates by online tracking firm Similarweb. Monthly visitors to the site fell by a slightly greater amount in June, compared with last year.

The Tate brothers, who were arrested in Romania on human trafficking charges, are hinting that they have information regarding Trump family members, and it might be wise for Trump to help them out a little. The UK is seeking their extradition from the US where they fled with Trump’s help.

It’s in the interest of the billionaire class to promote corruption. Political corruption is the cancer that eats away at democratic decision making. It means that you can get the result you want by paying off the right people. First appropriate all the money. Then make everything about money.

“Fox News host Tomi Lahren ripped the Republican Party on Monday, arguing the GOP has failed working Americans so badly that socialism has become increasingly appealing to those struggling with the cost of living.” - the Hill

The imposition of tariffs have long been associated with corruption. Where they get applied and to whom? Where does the money go and for what? Not strictly subject to legislative supervision, especially under Trump. That’s why he loves tariffs. He sees possibilities.

David C in Tennessee@dactn63.bsky.social · 3d ago

If Trump is living his ‘best life’ - it’s an absolutely miserable one. Full of imagined insults and grievances, populated with sycophants and people he hates, devoid of any true friends or real love. It shows in everything he does.

Kris S@mplsme.bsky.social · 3d ago

Well, everyone…here’s your president. Aren't you proud? He has absolutely no empathy, and is mean spirited to the core. I hope when he dies, no former presidents and no representatives from foreign countries attend his funeral. He is vile.

Most world leaders including Canada feel the same way. It’s virtually useless to negotiate a deal with Trump because he never lives up to his side of it. Canadian money built the Gordie Howe bridge with an agreement to share revenue. Trump hijacked the bridge until he got more. Lots of examples.

Seth Abramson@sethabramson.bsky.social · 3d ago

Today the Islamic Republic of Iran essentially declared that Donald Trump is too mentally deranged and pathologically deceitful to negotiate with... so they won't. And you know what? They're right. That's a normal, rational, adult position. So why don't we see it inside the US?

“Donald Trump is about to become what he never wanted to be: Jimmy Carter. Held hostage by Iran. And it was all voluntary.” - Chris Christie

“You’ll notice that Trump isn’t even talking about denuclearization anymore. Instead, he’s back to his messaging saying that Iran’s nuclear capabilities have been destroyed. Per the WSJ, Trump believes Iran won’t be able to build their nuclear capabilities back up until after his term. - Meidas

Trump gets played like a cheap violin.

NPR@npr.org · 4d ago

Netanyahu's comments come just over a week after President Trump said his Board of Peace had reached a "historic" agreement with Hamas to give up its weapons. n.pr/4z8LdHZ

El-Sayed: "Notice how they used my full name, in echoes to exactly what they did against President Obama. At the end of the day, it's not radical to believe people should be able to afford their groceries, they should have healthcare, that the president should not be able to deny elections ... "

Israel is the largest recipient of U.S. foreign assistance since World War II. Since Israel’s founding in 1948, the United States has provided: About $298 billion in inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars for aid obligated from 1946–2024. Israel has free universal healthcare.

James Talarico: “We’re all getting screwed. None of us can afford groceries, gas, healthcare." "The real fight in this country is not left vs. right, it’s top vs. bottom”

23,000 jobs lost in the US in July. Are tariffs working? Asking for a friend.

It was a strong result for candidates endorsed by Bernie Sanders in Tuesday’s Michigan primaries Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for the open U.S. Senate seat. Donavan McKinney defeated incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar. William Lawrence won in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.

Trump can never let any legitimate legal authority look into his finances. Same reason he can never testify under oath.

Ray Beckerman@raybeckerman.bsky.social · last wk.

Trump Tries to Pause His Own BBC Lawsuit to Hide His Finances newrepublic.com/post/214034/...

Sure looks like a wig.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.

is Trump rocking a wig, or what the hell is going on here?

Trump says it out loud. They’re stealing Venezuela’s oil.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.

Trump: "We're taking a lot of oil from Venezuela -- billions and billions of barrels of oil. To the victor belong the spoils."

What is the difference between the Vietnam war and the current war on Iran? Donald Trump knew how to get out of the Vietnam war.

Fresh Panic as Pentagon Depletes Missile Stockpile in Iran War newrepublic.com/post/213931/...

Fresh Panic as Pentagon Depletes Missile Stockpile in Iran War

The Trump administration is out of ideas on Iran—and out of long-range missiles.

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