Trump's ongoing lies about Detroit and Wayne County, Michigan's administration of elections aren't going unnoticed.... by the voters of Detroit and Wayne County A boost for Abdul El-Sayed As I discussed with @hcrichardson.bsky.social today ====>
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A “fella”. Art, too much politics, Ukraine, dogs. Repost a lot.
We're all watching Trump and his cronies do a daily world-wide smash-and-grab and establishment politicians are like "why do voters seem to like these candidates who want to do concrete things to help normal people?"
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I mean, Patton crushed peaceful veterans protests at the Bonus Army and MacArthur was a psycho who wanted to nuke the world soooo
MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com · 23h agoStolen valor from Mr. Bone Spurs. An insult to every man and woman who has worn the uniform.
I have come around to the idea that the Mamdani thing was as much about intra NYC grudges and residual loyalty to Cuomo as it was Mamdani's ethnic and religious identity to be fair, which would make it somewhat sui generis, but but it does leave a sour taste in one's mouth if you are Muslim lol
#StupidSuez@diplomatofnight.com · 3h agoMust admit that I don't really understand what it is about Mamdani that made Schumer deem him essentially persona non grata. (I do get that El Sayed is a *senatorial* candidate, so the stakes for Schumer are more direct).
Does it involve testosterone injections?
FinTwitter@fintwitter.bsky.social · 12h agoPENTAGON DRAFTING A NEW US NUCLEAR STRATEGY: NBC
A wall of five-inch squares, each its own world. 5 x 5 Project XIV is now on view at Abend Gallery: 24 artists, one shared size. Through August 15, and viewable online anytime. View available works: https://abend.link/5x5xiv-b
These had nothing to do with Oz’s fraudulent visit.
Portland Press Herald@pressherald.com · 3h agoMaine suspends payments to 5 providers amid Medicaid scrutiny from Trump team
This guy is so bad a judge issued a 50-year no contact order to him due to the abuse of his ex-wife and teenage child. That was this past April www.complex.com/sports/a/ber...
Judge Issues 50-Year No-Contact Order Against Ex-NBA Player Royce White
Former NBA star Royce White has been ruled 'abusive' by a...
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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3h agoRoyce White is now ranting about "transgender sex dolls" during a forum that is supposed to be about agricultural issues. This guy is a serious Republican in Minnesota who had the party's nomination for a Senate seat two years ago. Insanity.
Manhattan therapist charged with raping transgender patient, 17
Manhattan therapist charged with raping transgender patient, 17
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He’s going to end up dropping the suit unless a judge helps him.
Josh Gerstein@joshgerstein.bsky.social · 3h agoJUST IN: Trump files emergency motion to try to block BBC from getting details about finances of his business empire in connection with $5-10 billion defamation suit he filed against the network www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
watching the candidate forum for the US Senate seat currently held by Tina Smith and it's incredible how Royce White's response to every question is to spout insane conspiracy theories about transgender people and the uniparty. This guy was the GOP's nominee for a Senate seat two years ago!
“.. 15 companies with investment from President Donald Trump’s sons have garnered $3.2 billion in federal contracts, investments, and loans — most coming after Trump took office for the second time.” @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
How? By calling “daddy” and reminding him that he has promises to keep.
I think it's good and cool, actually, that Anders Folk is running to be the guy in charge of prosecuting ICE agents while taking money from the lawyer defending ICE agents.
ICE agent Christian Castro has been jailed in Texas for more than two months as Minnesota awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's approval to return him to face felony charges.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott holds the keys to Minnesota’s prosecution of ICE agent in shooting
Christian Castro has been jailed in Texas for more than two months as Minnesota awaits the governor’s approval to return him to face felony charges.
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Perhaps powerful men are turning to chatbots because they miss having compliant women they can boss around.
A Culture Hooked on Generative AI is a Culture that Misses Female Sycophants
And we have missed a central reason why AI is a feminist issue
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This plane has left Alexandria, LA, again and is currently refueling in Bangor. Migrants onboard have been shackled for at least 34 hours. Story updated.
Gillian Brockell@gillianbrockell.com · 7h agoNEW: An ICE flight headed for Moldova turned around over the Atlantic Ocean yesterday and flew back to an ICE hub, returning 15 hours after it left. We don’t know why. Video I obtained from the scene shows 11 exhausted and shackled people disembark. gillianbrockell.com/why-did-this...
🧊✈️⛓️ Shackled passengers will become mass casualties in any emergency requiring evacuation.
Amy@amyord.bsky.social · 3h agoI am a commercial airline pilot, I have been for 24 years... the idea that any pilot would allow this behavior and fly these airplanes is absolutely disgusting to me. They are a stain on my profession.
⚡ Zelenskyy warns Patriot missile shortages may stem from political demands rather than supply issues. united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
Power Plants Targeted by Russia’s New Massive Attack on Ukraine's Infrastructure
Early on Thursday, Russia launched another massive combined attack on Ukraine using cruise missiles, Shahed drones and guided missiles—targeting Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and Lviv regions....
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Imagine voting for the guy that ends up killing you.
FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social · 3h agoCoal miners in central Appalachia are suffering from the highest rates of black lung in 50 years. This comes after Trump cancelled regulations limiting toxic silica dust in mines, which would have prevented at least 1,067 deaths and 3,746 black lung cases.
He risked his life daily so no Ukrainian hero would be forgotten. Oleksii Yukov, head of Platsdarm, was killed on the front lines while recovering fallen soldiers to return them to their families with dignity. 🧵 1/5 ⬇️
Brig. Gen. Serhii Sobko has reportedly become acting deputy commander-in-chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, pending final approval. Several sources confirmed the move. Sobko previously served as Territorial Defense chief of staff and studied at the US Army Command and General Staff College. #Ukraine
I mean this sincerely: I think pro Israel people really need to begin internalizing that this is not a fringe opinion anymore and in fact is very statistically likely to be the average view of any brown Democratic candidate for office or any candidate under the age of 50
On one of the fronts, inside their own rear, Russian forces woke up to find Ukrainian special operations forces pointing weapons at them point-blank. t.me/c/1721372338...