Next administration must impound every trump family asset until they can prove every dollar doesn’t belong to U.S. taxpayers.
Linda James
@ljamesnc.bsky.social
Happy grandma, decent mom, avid gardener, ex-engineer, new writer & very concerned citizen.
James Talarico speaking about mega-donors in politics & their puppet politicians on Morning Joe said, “Whether you’re a little bit conservative, or a little more progressive, we’re all getting screwed.” Amen to that #Texas.
Who approved the ballroom’s funding? Who approved its construction? Another no bid contract. At least the green from the fake gold will color-coordinate with the algae in the Reflecting Pool. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Trump is using a $500M no-bid contract to build his White House ballroom
The White House routed a $500 million no-bid contract through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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It’s gonna be a scorcher today. What time do you all take your power blink?
Has Todd Blanche been disbarred yet? What’s taking so long?
Nope. Next they’ll argue that because the raping has stopped, there’s no need to release the Epstein files. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Hegseth argues Iran ceasefire ‘pauses’ deadline for Congress’s approval
The War Powers Act requires that the Trump administration seek lawmakers’ consent to continue hostilities beyond 60 days, a time limit that expires Friday.
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When your vote doesn’t count, it’s not a democracy When who’s in power doesn’t reflect vote totals, it’s not a democracy. When Courts ignore or vacate law, it’s not a democracy When the will of the people becomes irrelevant, it’s not a democracy When nation’s wealth is pillaged, not a democracy
“We can’t last 34 more months of what we’ve seen in the last 14. We’re fucked if this guy serves out his term. He’s gonna trash everything once and for all.”
Now trump’s government says they’ll sacrifice our servicemen and women in an illegal war. While they’re trying to steal our elections, which they’ll never give back.
Kai Ryssdal@kairyssdal.bsky.social · 5mo agoThe government illegally took your money. They won’t give it back.
Under Trump, all pieces of America are for sale & enshitified. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/u...
For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump
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Opened email to find an AI summary at top. WTF is Gemini doing scanning attachments of my & others’ proprietary work product? #AI has already stolen authors’ published work without permission. Now they’re stealing work-in-progress. must opt-out but damage is done beforehand. HOW IS THIS LEGAL?
trump says, “When people give me things, I post them.” If this was true, he’d be posting an endless stream of 🖕 But then again, his entire administration is just one big “Fuck You” to America & all we used to stand for.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 7mo agoCOLLINS: People are saying you posted the jobs data early when you're not supposed to share it until the next morning TRUMP: I said post them whenever you get a chance. I don't know. They gave me some numbers. When people give me things, I post them.
Reactions to the government murdering its own citizens should not be partisan. Full stop.
If any country wishes to kidnap & try our criminal rogue president, we can have him packed & ready at the front gate. Unfortunately, our Congress is asleep & John Roberts’ Supreme Court has neutered our ability to hold him accountable here at home. #Venezuela #SCOTUS
On Christmas Eve, between eggnogs, ask yourself why we’re allowing our self-proclaimed Christian government to warehouse & torture people? www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
ICE documents reveal plan to hold 80,000 immigrants in warehouses
The Trump administration wants to build seven large-scale deportation hubs to speed up deportations, internal ICE documents show.
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Congratulations Congress—you funded a “Big, Beautiful” Nazi air fleet. Shame on Boeing. Guess they couldn’t resist a buyer so cruel they don’t mind if airplane doors blow off midair. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
DHS inks contract to create its own fleet of 737 jets for deportations
The agency will spend nearly $140 million to buy the planes, funding that comes from a massive budget increase for immigration enforcement approved by Congress.
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trump’s so-called “anti-drug” campaign is as valid as his “anti-crime” campaign. Both premises are smokescreens for violence & aggression by a small little man trying to feel big. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. aircraft carrier nears Latin America as Venezuela tensions simmer
The USS Gerald R. Ford joins a sprawling buildup that has fueled speculation the Trump administration intends to dramatically escalate its antidrug campaign.
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The voters haven’t just spoken — they screamed. Maybe now Congress, SCOTUS, industry titans & cowards that bend the knee will wake up.
We have always been at war with our own citizens. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Pentagon readying thousands of Guard ‘reaction forces’ as U.S. mission widens
The Defense Department’s newly established “quick reaction force” within the National Guard is being readied for civil unrest missions in U.S. cities.
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Discussion at dinner: Me: I don’t think six Supreme Court justices could pass a constitutional law exam. Hubby: I don’t think they could leave fog on a mirror. Me: You win. #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS
Discussion at dinner: Me: I don’t six Supreme Court justices could pass a constitutional law exam. Hubby: I don’t think they could leave fog on a mirror. Me: You win. #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS
Why the fuck does the White House need a ballroom? #NoKings
According to officials in the now-semi-demolished White House, Afrikaners were tyrannized by the Black Majority in South Africa. Once these poor souls are safely relocated, they will be introduced to US White Supremacists to bemoan their common victimhood. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Trump refugee plan seeks 7,000 Afrikaners — and virtually no one else
The Trump administration’s rush to process thousands of White South Africans as refugees coincides with plans for overall admissions set as low as 7,500.
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The king is literally destroying the people’s White House with lies & corruption to build his shiny gold palace. TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom
The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.
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What they’re too afraid to say is: King trump takes a dump on Americans.
The New York Times@nytimes.com · 10mo agoPresident Trump posted what appeared to be an A.I.-generated video on social media showing him wearing a crown and flying a jet labeled “King Trump” that dumps brown liquid on protesters. He shared the video on Saturday, the same day that protesters participated in mass “No Kings” demonstrations.
The Court is worried that all voters are not being treated equally, particularly privileged white folks who’ve been privileged since the nation was founded. The same #supremecourt that washed its hands of gerrymandering because it’s a “political issue” rather than one abolishing voter equality.