Robert Hubbel’s SubStack post today is a clarion call AND a dose of sanity. His comment section is full of people supporting each other over California wildfires, extreme weather, and all the Trump chaos. ”The events of Tuesday (discussed in more detail below) confirm that the decision of the grassroots movements to organize in opposition and resistance to Trump’s agenda is both righteous and necessary. Someone must hold back the tide of disinformation and depravity that is central to Trump’s agenda.” Link: A maddening day confirms our mission.
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Of all the damn stupid ideas teased by Hair Furore and his ilk, this is the damn stupidest. But don’t make it a state, so it doesn’t elect senators or even its own Congresspeople. Just strip-mine it down to bare rock and paint it the color of money.m It’s really just more shitposting in order to deflect attention away from actual issues. Image Alt: Poop Emoji Resolute Desk in front of US Capital, captioned “Politics, Schmolitics.” Link: ‘We’ll make it part of Alaska’: Ex-Trump adviser explains plan to take over Greenland
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ULine is pretty evil for a supposedly Christian-based company, when it comes to making money. They’re part of the Christian corporatocracy that needs to be dismantled. ”Exclusive: Experts believe the alleged ‘shuttle support’ program used by Uline – a company owned by billionaires Liz and Dick Uihlein – is likely illegal and exploitative of workers” Link: Major Trump donors who complained of immigrant ‘invasion’ used Mexican workers illegally, sources allege
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Make the holidays warm, bright, and straight to the moon, Alice! ”Just what you need for the holidays… the coziness of a crackling and roaring rocket engine!” Link: NASA Rocket Engine Fireplace – NASA+
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Marc Elias wants us to put aside caution and put on courage. Silence is death. ”Trump is a bully and bullies prey on the weak. They understand the power of fear and exploit it. Capitulating to Trump now — even before he has been sworn in — makes you more vulnerable, not less.” Via Democracy Docket: Now Is the Time for Courage
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Back from obscurity, let’s revisit the ridiculousness of Seb Gorka. Rick Wilson popularized that nickname, wonder if he’d like to act as second? Quote: Seb Gorka challenged me to a fight over email and I accepted, only to find out he’s “all mouth and no trousers.” Link: Seb Gorka Just Challenged Me to a Fight Over Email and I Accepted
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Literally a poop emoji nomination. When we shit-can our link to NATO, this guy will be the one to flush our allies. Link: ‘Out here running toilet scams’: Spectators dump on Trump’s newest administration pick
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It’s possible we have ‘Elno to thank for the depressed (and depressing) turnout of Democratic voters for Harris. Or we wish him a hearty FOAD. Link: Bait-and-switch ad campaign carefully planned to trigger potential Harris voters: study
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Some forgettable guy’s ass(ets) belong to The Onion and the Sandy Hook families he harassed. Now that’s justice. The satirical news company plans to shutter Jones’ Infowars and rebuild the website featuring well-known internet humor writers and content creators, according to a person with knowledge of the sale. Link: The Onion wins Alex Jones’ Infowars in bankruptcy auction
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Platform’s coverage of US election crystallised longstanding concerns about its content, says Guardian Good. People and organizations of good will should at least archive and go inactive, if not outright leave. News orgs have reason to stay and at least park their accounts, so they’re not hijacked by the RWPM (Right Wing Propaganda Machine). No new content, turn off Grok, archive posts, and create new content elsewhere. Support your local Mastodon instance, or create your own. Link: Guardian will no longer post on Elon Musk’s X from its official accounts