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Retired Minnesota guy wishing for climate stability for kids and grandkids. Interested in #science, especially #astronomy, #gardening , #scifi and rv traveling. Join with me at https://citizensclimatelobby.org or other climate orgs.

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ashleygjovik, to random
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The United States has invaded the United States in order to bring freedom and democracy to the United States.

Runyan50,
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@ashleygjovik @KimPerales I think prople are gaining understanding of why some people did not treat our military members with respect during the Vietnam War. It had more to do with this than a personal attack on soldiers, many of whom were drafted.

w7voa, to random
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Trump, in South Carolina at a rally, outlines a scenario in which he would “encourage” Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to other NATO members.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-russia-attack-nato-allies_n_65c7e443e4b069b665dfb762

Runyan50,
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@w7voa Oh, but a goddamned attorney’s opinion of Biden’s memory is so much more important than Trump starting WWIII.

rbreich, to random
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Clarence Thomas ruled in favor of Citizens United. Harlan Crow and his family's political contributions then went up 862%. Then we later find out Thomas let Crow take him on lavish trips, buy his mom's house, and help fund his wife's conservative nonprofit. See how this works?

Runyan50,
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@rbreich So where is DoJ? This is bribery. In other countries, they prosecute officials for bribery. I am surprised the US does not have a similar law.

LeftistLawyer, to random
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Serious question, please boost for reach.

I’m a 50+ white male.

How many old white guys out there would be willing join a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to oppose old white guys in positions of power? How many people would be willing to provide financial support for the same?

Nothing like this currently exists in the U.S. and I think it could be a damn effective form of protest. Personally, I’m sick and tired of seeing old fucking white guys in power everywhere I turn. Am I an aberration?

Oh, and despite thinking of myself as a bit of wordsmith, I’m admittedly terrible at acronym generation. What’s a good name for an organization pursuing said mission?

Runyan50,
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@LeftistLawyer @RiaResists So a anti old white guy PAC? Sounds good.

stevesilberman, to random
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Historians 20 years from now, if there are allowed to be any, will smack their heads over and over about how screamingly obvious it was that Trump is a long-cultivated Russian asset who delivered just what the Kremlin wanted on a silver platter - including SCOTUS and Congress. And unless he's STOPPED and THROWN IN PRISON, the Putinized GOP will finish the job of finishing America. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/03/trump-media-es-family-trust-2022-loans

Runyan50,
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@stevesilberman Germany had the reasons that their economy had tanked and they were European pariahs after WWI. We have none of those reasons and our only reason for fascism is to maintain racial privilege.

indivisibleteam, to random
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Medicare and Social Security are essential programs that millions of Americans rely on -- so of course the leader of the GOP wants to put them at risk. In fact, Republicans' plan if they return to power is to fully privatize Medicare in order to boost the profits of health insurance companies. You probably haven't seen much news coverage about this, which is why we need to raise awareness locally: https://act.indivisible.org/lte/maga-plan-privatize-medicare?source=mastodon&medium=directpost

Runyan50,
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@indivisibleteam There goes another 5 million votes.

arstechnica, to random
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So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post

The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/so-much-for-free-speech-on-x-musk-confirms-new-users-must-soon-pay-to-post/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Runyan50,
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@arstechnica If it were to stop bots, it would require payment after a reasonable limit is reached.

tristansnell, to random
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Alexander Smirnov tried to FLEE the US -- possibly with help from his lawyers (and Russia?)

Federal judge in LA just ENDED Smirnov's escape fantasies -- and now he's been re-arrested and is clearly NOT going to be released again.

What if Smirnov now sings?

Tick tock, Trumpers.

Runyan50,
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@tristansnell Let’s get Putin’s agents who managed to get elected to Congress with party help in prison!

ThomHartmann, to random
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In the years leading up to World War II, Republicans in Congress demanded that we appease Hitler and not help England. They’re at it again.

https://hartmannreport.com/p/will-the-new-illustrious-dunderheads-f58

Runyan50,
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@ThomHartmann @KimPerales This time though, no 3rd party for the Nazis presidential run, they have a candidate in the Party.

w7voa, to random
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The South Dakota governor, who is a Trump VP aspirant, admits in her forthcoming book to shooting her puppy and goats. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/26/trump-kristi-noem-shot-dog-and-goat-book

Runyan50,
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@w7voa Wait a minute. Animal cruelty is not legal on farms. Shooting a dog because you fail to train and socialize it is cruelty.

ashton, to random
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith voted against the Ukraine aid bill, saying she can't support it without "protecting our border security."

But last week, she voted against a combined Ukraine aid/border security package, saying it'd give Biden "campaign material."
https://www.mississippifreepress.org/39789/sen-hyde-smith-votes-against-ukraine-aid-wicker-in-favor

Runyan50,
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@ashton She is an obvious tool. My question is who would vote for such an obvious purchased tool?

Runyan50, to random
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Take a shot for every mention of “mugshot”!

w7voa, to random
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“South Dakota law states that dogs who attack and kill livestock can be put down,” says Gov. Noem amid the criticism over her shooting to death a family puppy.
https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/04/28/gov-noem-expands-reactions-anecdote-about-shooting-dog/

Runyan50,
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@w7voa Maybe we should listen to the Native American tribes who have forbidden Noem from entering their territory.

skykiss, (edited ) to random
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National Security Threat

Experts Said for Weeks That Trump Might Get Bonded By Kremlin Allies. Now It’s Happening— National Security Threat—So Why Is Media So Silent About the Greenberg Family?

The adjudicated rapist & adjudicated fraud somehow got a bond, and he is a significant national security risk, and we should know who he’s beholden to. Donald has no unencumbered assets, everything has debt and loans. And who owns the criminal?

Runyan50,
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@skykiss @deano So the key question is what did Trump promise him to co-sign?

kbeninato, to random
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President Biden winding up his : "I see a future in defending democracy--"

Mike Johnson shakes his head no. What does he have, a Trump buzzer in his pocket?

Runyan50,
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@kbeninato @RiaResists Johnson refused to stand when Biden talked about helping our military families. Unprecedented for a US Congressman and sickening.

Runyan50, to random
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Republican rivals clash sharply in combative debate with no Trump WP evidently did not consider invading Mexico sufficiently important to mention. Gift article. https://wapo.st/47NaidS

w7voa, to random
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TSA says it intercepted 1,500+ firearms at US airport checkpoints nationwide during the first quarter of this year.

Runyan50,
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@w7voa This is the source of America’s violence problem. Lethal weapons are treated like essential travel gear.

hanse_mina, to Ukraine
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Chinese President Jinping and Russian President Vladimir condemned what they cast as increasingly aggressive behaviour on Thursday and pledged to deepen their countries' already close defence and military ties.

https://www.reuters.com/world/putin-visit-chinas-xi-deepen-strategic-partnership-2024-05-15/

Runyan50,
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@hanse_mina Good. The only thing Autocrats understand is military and economic power.

Runyan50, to random Dutch
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I have noticed that Aldi’s is the most reasonably priced grocery store in my Minnesota town. This is not by a few cents either. For example, Heavy Cream costs $5.09 per quart and other stores charge $7.50. Quality bread is under $4.00. is a family owned business from GERMANY. What the hell is going on with American grocers? Beef brisket for smoking or corning is now $10.00 per pound?

Runyan50, to random
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I do not understand why Grassley, Comer and Jordan are not under investigation for espionage and collusion with the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service. Alarmed at the breakdown of patriotism and law and order. https://statuskuo.substack.com/p/its-even-worse-than-we-imagined?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=283462&post_id=141895779&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1dxob&utm_medium=email

Runyan50, to random
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Gift Article. No one is safe until are voted completely out of office in all 50 states and state and national courts are purged of these fascist extremists. Shock, anger, confusion grip Alabama after court ruling on embryos https://wapo.st/48uLvKF

Runyan50, to random
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We should not be surprised that want to overturn the Constitution. They have worked outside it for decades: jerrymandering, voting suppression, arresting women for terminating pregnancies, and giving assault rifles to criminals and mentally ill. How many times are they told “NO!” by the Courts?

w7voa, to random
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“President Donald J. Trump hereby gives notice that he filed the unredacted version of his Motion to Dismiss based on Selective and Vindictive Prosecution under seal with the Court on May 2, 2023, in compliance with Paperless Order at ECF No. 503.” https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flsd.648653/gov.uscourts.flsd.648653.518.0.pdf

Runyan50,
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@w7voa Oh 🙄 that sounds so damning to the Court. Everyone beware! If you commit serial felonies they will come after you!

RealJournalism, to ethelcain
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The fact that the Republican Party is just as willing to ban IVF as they are abortion tells me that they are about controlling womens' bodies, not protecting the lives of the unborn. Now, women, who don't normally side with us, are revolting. The Alabama legislature is scrambling to pass a legislative fix, and "Christian" influencers who pushed such bans are getting flooded with negative comments. https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/01/ivf-embryos-alabama-ruling-conservative-women/

Runyan50,
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@tersenurse @RealJournalism The true believers are a minority of religious fanatics. They are the true theocrats that want the bible to guide the Country. The rest use religious belief the same way they use fear.

RealJournalism, to random
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It turns out that the CEO of Chubb, the company that bankrolled Trump's appeal bond in the E. Jean Carroll case, was one of Trump's swamp creatures. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/3/8/2228359/-Who-bankrolled-tfg-s-91-million-bond-It-looks-like-someone-tfg-appointed-to-a-advisory-committee?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

Runyan50,
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@RealJournalism Why don’t we know what security put up for this bond? Not clear to me why an insurance company posts bonds for criminals.

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