A red town and the ramifications of ‘mass deportation now!’ They may not suddenly vote for Democrats, but the 10,000-bed ICE facility planned next door has them rethinking their support for Republicans.

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www.ms.now/news/ice-det...

"We've had some of the Dem leaders come out & do more than GOP leaders have done."

Q: Is that uncomfortable for you?

"It's very uncomfortable for me. I've had lots of discussions with Warnock's office & I am proud of him for coming down here. You know, it's not going to make me vote for him.."
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It's important to make this absolutely clear.

ICE facility in Social Circle GA: The town is right about the sale to ICE being sneaky, and about their inability to handle water/sewer needs for a mega-facility.

But this town is still 100% behind the Trump agenda.

Their only issue is NIMBY.
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This is something I've been hoping Dems do for some time. Hold the Senate GOP accountable for every incompetent the confirmed, and the destruction of American lives that resulted, but also for the oversight not exercised, especially over Iran.

It Was on Your Table Every Morning Growing Up. It’s Dying Before Our Eyes. No One Wants to Face It. The powerhouse of American citrus is suffering a brutal decline. Everyone has a theory about why.

When I covered Trump's tariffs, I discovered that orange crops have cratered in FL.

This explains all the reasons--disease, climate change, overspraying, finance--why.

slate.com/business/202...

The mindset leading to the death of orange orchards is the same mindset that's gradually changing US into a fricking parking lot.

They didn't give 2 seconds' thought to being mindful about maintaining any kind of balance with their environment.

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Seems to me like Trump is desperately begging Iran to sign a replica of the Obama JCPOA he tore up. All for the low low price of thousands dead, global instability, high energy prices, and a toll on ships through the once-free strait of Hormuz.

“It’s amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”

- Harry Truman

As Trump proves often, the reverse of this is also true.

It’s amazing how much you can fuck things up when the only thing you care about is getting the credit.

I hope the takeover of InfoWars by @theonion.com and @timheidecker.bsky.social that resulted from the bankruptcy brought on by Alex Jones’ evil attacks on the victims of Sandy Hook brings you as much joy as it does me.

A short academic paper about how a comparatively tiny number of online influencers have wildly disproportionate effects on what gets attention in media. And they're pushing bullshit & lies. It's bad.

So far, most replacements seem crazier than the ones they replaced.

I guess she wasn't fudging the numbers enough..

Citizens United said they were equal to natural persons in free speech rights.

The tax code says they're more entitled than natural persons.

Tesla saved $400 million on its federal taxes by shifting billions of its U.S. profits to countries with lower tax rates.

Yes: While you paid your taxes in full, giant corporations maneuvered to pay as little as possible — and it’s all perfectly legal for them.

The system is rigged.

What an a**hole this guy is 🤦

Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Illegal Plan to Destroy the US Forest Service Contact Congress today!

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Indivisible is the closest I've seen to what's needed. I have no idea how connected/funded to DNC they are, and it's not sufficient anyway.

But then, I'm a Dem in a red state, as is every state I've lived in, so maybe it's completely different for blue states.

from members..except for the phone/letter fundraising, which they've got down cold, although I suspect the majority of that revenue goes for its own expenses, and that the primary purpose isn't fundraising, but engagement, which makes it disingenuous. Leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Very true, they do need more creativity and persistence.

I blame a lot of that on not just the geriatrics with tunnel vision about today vs 30 years ago, but also the current Dem structure.
For a party that claims to be big-tent, I don't see much coordination & communication, & no way to get input

Bombs beat bandages in budgets #econsky

I hope the next Administration begins impeachment proceedings against Thomas AND Alito.

Dems can't stop ANY of this yet. Not until they run the House and Senate.

Courts are all we have right now.

That, and a ton of protestors on the streets as much as possible.

Fuck the Supremes who told him he can do whatever the fuck he wants..he just needs to invent an excuse that makes it sound like it's "part of the job"..

I'll take "ANOTHER Nail In The Trump Legacy Coffin" for $500, Alex

🔥🔥 South Carolinians 🔥🔥

This is the draconian abortion bill that not only eliminates exemptions, it includes prison & fines for all parties.

THE TIME IS NOW

Ask your state senator to VOTE NO when S.1095 comes to the floor.

Use this link to find your senator:
www.scstatehouse.gov/legislatorss...

‼️South Carolinians‼️

This subcommittee reconvenes Tuesday morning 4/21 at 9am.

PLEASE CALL YOUR STATE SENATOR MONDAY and ask them to VOTE NO to this draconian bill.

If you don't know who your SC Senator and Representative are, use this link to find out:
www.scstatehouse.gov/legislatorss...

💯. My friend @judgeluttig.bsky.social, as always, says it straight and straight-out.

I'll take "Another Nail In The Trump Legacy Coffin" for $500, Alex..