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Neither left nor right, but good governance drives all.
The breadth and depth of the corruption is breathtaking and disheartening. #Trumpovich has corrupted everything he has touched. Gift article.
Republicans Let Trump Keep Unparalleled Benefit: I.R.S. Immunity (Gift Article)
The rebellion against Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, now seemingly contained, at no point fundamentally questioned President Trump’s new protections from the I.R.S.
nytimes.com
The public good is an obviously tertiary objective for #Trumpovich and his evil minions.
Trump wants the power to stop the public from suing polluters
Trump's DOJ says citizens should no longer be able to enforce environmental laws.
arstechnica.com
Iran and Oman announced a routing agreement for SoH; #Trumpovich announced a pause in strikes because of talks progress; markets moved Saturday after his announcement, coincident with his media co selling access to his blather for insider trading. And Iran said there were no talks going on with US.
Iran Says No Current Talks With U.S. After Trump Cites Progress on the Strait of Hormuz (Gift Article)
President Trump cited progress in the negotiations when canceling a threatened attack on Iran over the weekend. Iran said there were no current talks with the United States.
nytimes.com
In my yard, crab grass is now #Trumpgrass . It’s ugly, coarse, uncontrolled; it pushes desirable society (lawn) aside; it is impossible to make productive; it corrupts its society with its presence and allows other corrupting influences (weeds) entry; and it must be pulled out by the roots.
When #Trumpovich accused Minnesota of hacking its own water systems, the response should have been “Trump continues to prove himself a malignant, churlish fool.” Then when more evidence accumulates, repeat the response. Gift article. This event is worrisome.
Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran (Gift Article)
Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.
nytimes.com
It certainly appears to even the casual observer that the Iranians are playing #Trumpovich for the fool. With reports that both Russian and China are providing targeting info and missiles, Iran seems to be working only for time. Somebody needs to tell #OrangeFelon that hope is not a method.
Trump Says He Canceled Strikes on Iran, Claiming Progress on Outlines of a Deal (Gift Article)
President Trump said he agreed to requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to cancel planned attacks, citing what he said was progress in reaching the “perimeters of a deal” with Tehran.
nytimes.com
Good points here, all. Under control? Not by any stretch. Gift article.
Opinion | World War Two-and-a-Half Is Breaking Out (Gift Article)
Whatever is happening in Iran, it isn’t working.
nytimes.com
We have known that DoJ (and #TrumpToady Blanche) claims that the corruption fund was dead, were just so many lies. Now we have #Trumpovich saying so, overtly. The corruption keeps going on. And on.
Trump Says He’ll Revive Plan to Compensate Allies After Declaring It ‘Dead’ — The Wall Street Journal
President’s nominee for attorney general is ensnared in fight over payout fund that could reward Trump allies
apple.news
The fundamental task before us is to convince people who want (prejudicial, restrictive, racist/sexist, xenophobic) ideological issues that their tolerance of #Trumpovich corruption and anti-Constitutional actions is not just unethical, but counterproductive to their long-term goals.
The churlish fool said Minnesota hacked its own water systems. Yet ANOTHER stupid thing #Trumpovich said.
Trump Claims Minnesota Is Behind Cyberattack on Its Own Water Systems, Not Iran
"Iran's got bigger problems than worrying about Minnesota," said Trump.
gizmodo.com
Working for M&A because companies’ ‘ethical blindness’ for antitrust is met with ‘ethical negligence’ on the part of DoJ, Dept of Commerce, and the regulatory bodies charged with protecting the economy and the public interest. Gift article.
Companies Rush to Close Daring Deals Under Trump (Gift Article)
Companies are seizing on what many say is perhaps the most favorable regulatory environment for businesses in years.
nytimes.com
As we all knew, the slush fund plan is still in the background. Truth is fungible from day to day for all these horrible people. I simply cannot fathom the degrees of corruption and unethical behaviors behind both #Trumpovich and #TrumpToady Blanche.
Trump defends $1.8bn slush fund that is holding up Todd Blanche confirmation
President calls for former personal defense lawyer to be ‘immediately approved’ as attorney general
theguardian.com
A question that has nagged at me for a year now: Can one be an ethical human while tolerating unethical behavior, policies, and actions? Credible character must be consistent with behaviors and attitudes. Tolerance of unethical behaviors means character is questionable, as is trustworthiness.
Senate fails again in expressing disapproval of Trump’s war on Iran. I continue to wonder whether collaborator #RepublikKKan politicians will ever realize that their acceptance of corruption and malice, in return for ideological and meanly discriminatory policies, negates any ethics they ever had.
US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war
Measure fails 49-50 as US launches new retaliatory attacks in Iran and lawmakers question the prolonged conflict
theguardian.com
Good and solid position piece against confirmation of #TrumpToady Blanche. He embodies #Trumpovich corruption.
Opinion | There Are So Many Reasons to Reject Todd Blanche. Here’s Another One. (Gift Article)
Don’t forget this key reason the Senate should reject him.
nytimes.com
The #RepubliKKKan party owns all of this. They let #Trumpovich run wild in his demented, hostile, senile stupor. The war is expanding, rather than slowing. Gift article.
New Strikes Engulf More Countries in the Iran War (Gift Article)
The U.S. unleashed new strikes on Iran after a day in which attacks on Iraq, Jordan and Egypt threatened to expand the scope of the war.
nytimes.com
More in the #RepubliKKKan chaos portfolio - increased cost of Gov’t borrowing, with increased Gov’t borrowing and decreased tax revenues. #Trumpovich will cause fiscal insolvency, and that much is clear. Gift article.
Government Borrowing Cost Hits Two-Decade High After Fed Rate Decision (Gift Article)
The surge in Treasury yields suggests investors doubt that the Federal Reserve can keep inflation contained.
nytimes.com
The slippery slope begins. Uninsured patients don’t pay, hospitals raise rates for the insured, medical bankruptcies increase, homelessness increases due to bankruptcies, hospitals go out of business in rural and poor city areas - all thanks to your #RepubliKKKan party. Gift article.
After Obamacare Cuts, Hospitals Are Treating More Uninsured Patients (Gift Article)
More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.
nytimes.com
Widening this war certainly won’t make it more “popular”. Keep foremost in mind that the #RepubliKKKan collaborators allow #Trumpovich to wage this war without objective, objections, or oversight.
Iran Gambles on Escalation With Surprise Attack on U.S. Forces — The Wall Street Journal
Airstrikes in Jordan show Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is willing to risk Trump’s retaliation
apple.news
I can’t remember…do conspiracy theories cause idiocy, or does being an idiot spawn conspiracy theories? Apparently #Trumpovich is not concerned that childhood mortality will increase due to these morons’ efforts.
Report: Trump mad RFK Jr. hasn’t cut more vaccines or proven autism link
Trump is fixated on the false, long-debunked claim that vaccines cause autism.
arstechnica.com
The #RepubliKKKan collaborators see nothing wrong with this behavior. We could have a chief executive paying attention to the war he started. We could have someone working on the economy. But NO, we have an idiot playing with AI while being an awful human being.
‘Mental Health Episode’: Trump’s Sunday Evening Freak-Out Leaves Critics Aghast — HuffPost
The president posted dozens of times on Sunday, mostly bizarre images of himself.
apple.news
The numbers are finally coming out, with wounded dramatically higher than DoD has indicated in the past.
Pentagon reports more than 600 Iran war casualties in quiet database update
Figures are source of dispute as US defense department days ago reduced record of troops killed and wounded
theguardian.com
We need to see vicious arguments in advertising that present the blatant corruption, the failed economics, the illegal actions. Get with it!
Republicans have ‘nothing to run on’ in midterms after Trump failures, Jeffries says
Top House Democrat says US president ‘failed to deliver’ on campaign promises to lower costs and avoid overseas wars
theguardian.com
This is worth considering. We have to expect more shenanigans and outright illegal conduct from #Trumpovich and his corrupt band in Congress. Gift article.
Opinion | What’s the Worst Thing Trump Can Do in the Midterms? (Gift Article)
President Trump could accomplish on Jan. 3, 2027, what he failed to do on Jan. 6. 2021.
nytimes.com
Another instance of #Trumpovich disrespecting everyone who has interest in a well-governed society. His objections are meant to gain support from the tech giants who “should be grateful to him”; he has zero appreciation that other countries have legitimate regulatory concerns within their borders.
Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants
After Google fined €890m by EU, US president said Europe was ‘robbing’ American companies and taxpayers
theguardian.com
Risks to the economy accelerate as oil prices increase and bond yields force their way upwards. Economically, the worst is yet to come with #Trumpovich and his band of malevolent idiots.
The bond market is telling investors its time to start worrying about the war again
Oil jumped above $100 a barrel again on Thursday, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield to its highest level since the beginning of 2025.
businessinsider.com
More shenanigans from the arrogant, self-serving #RepubliKKKan Speaker. Attaching the stock trading prohibition will kill that part of it in the Senate. Unfortunately the poisonous SAVE portion, also attached to the appropriation, is likely a toss-up due to faithless R’s in the Senate.
House Republicans to write $95bn bill to fund Iran war and aid farmers
GOP-controlled chamber paves way for reconciliation bill, while making long-shot attempt at new voting restrictions
theguardian.com
We should have a numbers-based rebuttal that compares inflation rate, and basic groceries, gas, electricity, and other common commodity costs to ask Reagan’s question: “Are you better off now?” And the message needs to be spread far and wide.
Trump scoffs at ‘affordability’ as he touts economic policies at Georgia rally
President visits swing state to promote ‘Trump accounts’ and says high prices lingering from Joe Biden’s presidency
theguardian.com
We have a very dangerous conflict ongoing that could readily become an international version of a ‘forever war.’ Unless the state collapses, Iran could persist in current conditions for a long time. We must remember their proxy forces and be wary of terrorist actions. Thanks all to #Trumpovich.
