Richard E Frankel
@refrankel.bsky.social
Professor of German History comparing antisemitism in Germany and the US, late 19th, early 20th century. And yes, it’s painfully relevant to the 21st. richardefrankel.com
Man who takes orders from an adjudicated rapist doesn’t really want to talk about other Republicans accused of domestic abuse.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterdayRAJU: Sen. Moreno is calling for Max Miller to resign. Do you side w/Moreno? THUNE: It's a family matter &, um, I don't have any observations beyond that Q: If a member of Congress is facing domestic abuse allegations, should they continue to serve? T: It's a House matter. It's a family issue too
You say your Johnson Rod’s broken and the mechanic wants $2,500 to fix it? Fuhgetaboutit! I know a guy.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4h agoLindell: "I know a guy. I have an advantage over everyone up here. I can call up the president!"
“The moon has clearly seen better days." He’s right! I mean, under Biden the moon was, like, dead.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 7h agoNASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on rockets crashing into the moon: "It's not a big deal right now. The moon has clearly seen better days."
Poor business elites. Poor, poor business elites… 😢
The Wall Street Journal@wsj.com · 18h agoNew York City’s business elites are long accustomed to direct access to City Hall, where even Democratic mayors felt the need to court the city’s wealthiest and most influential corporate leaders. That access is getting shredded by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Hello, is this the White House? It is? Great! So, umm… yeah, I’m calling to report an outrageous example of antisemitism put out by the Republican candidate for Governor in Colorado. I know how concerned you are about antisemitism so I’m sure you’re gonna want to start combatting it immediately.
When the President of the United States has his bank accounts closed over concerns about money laundering and it barely makes a ripple in national politics…
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
The bank is asking a judge to permanently dismiss a lawsuit from Trump-affiliated businesses, arguing a monthslong internal review — not the Jan. 6 riot — explains why hundreds of accounts were shut d...
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You think she’s capable of working at least two jobs to keep her family clothed and fed?
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterdayRollins: "For those who love work and celebrate work and want people to work and not be on food stamps, it's a pretty big win when we've moved 5 million people off food stamps, y'all."
Man who takes orders from an adjudicated rapist doesn’t really want to talk about other Republicans accused of domestic abuse.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterdayRAJU: Sen. Moreno is calling for Max Miller to resign. Do you side w/Moreno? THUNE: It's a family matter &, um, I don't have any observations beyond that Q: If a member of Congress is facing domestic abuse allegations, should they continue to serve? T: It's a House matter. It's a family issue too
Jesus to the Jews: “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” John 8:44
Jesus to the Jews: “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” John 8:44
Hello, is this the White House? It is? Great! So, umm… yeah, I’m calling to report an outrageous example of antisemitism put out by the Republican candidate for Governor in Colorado. I know how concerned you are about antisemitism so I’m sure you’re gonna want to start combatting it immediately.
The idea that Germany might one day take all of Czechoslovakia, I think it's highly unlikely that could happen. And I think Herr Hitler gave us the assurances that the idea was dead and would not be revived and in this case we have no alternative but to take his word.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterdayCornyn: "As to the idea it could be revived in the future, I think it's highly unlikely that could happen without the cooperation of the DOJ. And I think Mr Blanche gave us the assurances that it was dead and would not be revived and in this case we have no alternative but to take his word" 🙃
Texas Senator Admits Trump Is a Dictator
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterdayCornyn: "There's nothing we could do to rein in the president"
Senator Cornyn? Yes, I’d like to introduce you to THE CONSTITUTION.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterdayCornyn: "There's nothing we could do to rein in the president"
When the President of the United States has his bank accounts closed over concerns about money laundering and it barely makes a ripple in national politics…
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
The bank is asking a judge to permanently dismiss a lawsuit from Trump-affiliated businesses, arguing a monthslong internal review — not the Jan. 6 riot — explains why hundreds of accounts were shut d...
npr.org
Historian here do join me at the famed Chautauqua Institution tomorrow afternoon at 2 pm. I am so looking forward to this event and attending events with Ken Burns and Jeffrey Rosen in the morning and David Blight and Tiya Miles on Wednesday morning. www.chq.org/event/manish...
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Cornyn, Tillis throw support behind Trump’s continuing destruction of American democracy because they’re totally cool with it
Cornyn, Tillis throw support behind Blanche for attorney general
The news virtually assures Blanche’s confirmation to lead the Department of Justice on a permanent basis.
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The party of pedophiles and their protectors want to see your little girls’ private parts.
Kindergarten girls targeted for invasive exams by new GOP-led ballot measure
Washington State voters will decide the fate of a ballot initiative that would require girls from kindergarten through high school to undergo sex-verification testing before playing school sports — a ...
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These companies and their owners are so cartoonishly evil… but in real life.
Dr. Lucky Tran@luckytran.com · 2d agoRight as RFK Jr and Republicans spread COVID disinformation on national TV and public hearings, Meta decides to roll back its COVID-19 misinformation rules.
Much more trustworthy Iran denies congenital liar Trump’s claim that new talks will start Monday after he called off attacks
Iran denies Trump claim that new talks will start Monday after he called off attacks — NBC News
Iran said Monday it was not currently holding talks with the U.S. but was in discussions with Oman over a temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump Continues His Destruction of United States Government
Reuters Legal@legal.reuters.com · 2d agoThe Trump administration's plan to relocate thousands of Department of Agriculture employees from the U.S. capital could risk research, trade and aid programs as staff decline to relocate, according to union surveys and interviews with 10 federal employees.
Elon Musk: “Hold my ketamine.”
London Review of Books@lrb.co.uk · 3d ago‘Palantir’s market capitalisation has risen to $320 billion, 150 times earnings. The 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵 has speculated that “Palantir might be the most overvalued firm of all time.”’ @petergeoghegan.bsky.social and @lucasamin.bsky.social on Palantir’s NHS contract. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Earth-centric? Heliocentric? What the science says about what’s really at the center of the solar system
NPR@npr.org · 3d agoThe release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic diaries has rekindled the debate over the origins of SARS-CoV-2. Here's how scientists have weighed in.
This is your brain on coke snorted off a dirty toilet seat.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d agoRFK Jr yelling at Dana Bash sounds like a rabid dog barking
In case you were wondering how he bankrupted casinos (yes, that’s right, casinos).
The New York Times@nytimes.com · 4d agoPresident Trump decided to buy 11 polar icebreakers, worth almost $7 billion, after a game of golf with Finland’s president. The question, experts say, is how many the U.S. really needs. nyti.ms/4hK355K
How dare you accuse the country we’re at war with instead of one of the United States that happens to have a bunch of Black people in it!!!
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 5d agoTrump: "We heard in Minnesota there was a cyberattack and they blame it on Iran. I don't think so. I blame it on Minnesota because they're grossly incompetent. Iran's got bigger problems than worrying about Minnesota."
Maybe someone should ask the Jolly Nazi what a data center actually is?
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 5d agoHassett: "Data centers are very good for towns bc they create so many jobs & bring people in with high incomes that can buy houses & stuff like that. So if you take a sleepy town that hasn't seen much in the last 30 years & put a data center there, there are gonna be a bunch of happy residents."
RFK Jr. Launches New Cooking Show Because Apparently Nation Not Racked Enough by Explosive Diarrhea
RFK Jr. Launches Cooking Show as Nation Racked by Explosive Diarrhea
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now dedicating his time to a celebrity cooking show.
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