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"Alex Karp is part of a new breed of Silicon Valley billionaires seeking to integrate their businesses with America's military-industrial complex, while dismantling the government and championing deregulation of the economy. Though he's not yet as famous as his peers like Musk and Thiel, he's just as dangerous"
#Palantir #Oligarchy #USPolitics
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Meet the Tech Billionaire Just as Dangerous as Elon Musk
Eccentric Palantir CEO Alex Karp is profiting from Israel’s genocide abroad, and wants to make money off of Trump’s immigration crackdown at home.Taylor Lorenz (Zeteo)
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As I've said elsewhere, this is the most judicially activist #SCOTUS in history. It has outright voided part of Art2§4 already, and neutered part of the 14th Amendment.
Everyone has this idea that they are textualists or originalists. But no originalist would have ignored #AlexanderHamilton's Federalist 69.
They're judicial activists, happy to be erroneously viewed by everyone as entirely the opposite.
there's nothing surprising or underhanded about this, though.
The administration tried to do unusual things, lower courts issued unusual rulings on unusual things, so of course appeals are bound to be other than usual.
That's especially understandable when #Trump promotes his actions as emergency.
Folks shouldn't let the dramatic narrative distract from the underlying correctness or incorrectness of the legal arguments.
HEY EVERYONE DOING PROTESTS LISTEN UP
One addendum to the last post:
We need to do our own reporting. We need to talk about these protests. To everyone. You need to post about them, at least to say you did them, that you were there.
The media’s not reporting it, so WE HAVE TO REPORT IT INSTEAD.
Which is one reason why I’m writing all this up. WE have to spread the news, because THEY will NOT.
Seriously, the fash podcasting littleman I talked about last post? He was literally the ONLY media to show up. No other media was there.
So once again, we have to be that media. For real.
#politics #uspol #uspolitics #wapol
Imagine being a U.S. Senator and using your enormous power to tweet scary shit at the public.
#Fascist #FascistTakeover #MAGA #impeach #impeachment #RaiseTheBar #PrimaryThemAll #DemandMore #uspol #USPolitics #journalism #media #socialmedia #MakeThemFight #Hardball #DoSomething #NoKings #RaiseTheBar #PrimaryThemAll #DemandMore #VichyDems #Warner #MarkWarner
Today in "America's doing a fascism"
Trump is ordering museums etc to "remove improper ideology"
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Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.The White House
The key is that the American left needs to talk not about opposing getting rid of murderers and drug dealers but about the processes by which we do that fairly and legally.
And they have to talk about it in a coherent, accessible, and most importantly, accurate way.
The #MAGA crowd rose in an environment where the left stopped addressing them and explaining the real answers to their concerns, instead dismissing them out of hand... and giving those votes and minds over to the likes of #Trump.
The left has so much of civics on their side, but they continue to ignore that opportunity, allowing the right to march forward in ignorance.
Do This: Tesla Mass Action Protest on March 29th
This Saturday, March 29th, is Tesla Takedown Day, a day of peaceful protest at every US Tesla dealership and as many other dealerships and facilities outside the US as possible.
Here’s a map of planned protests you can join – places, times of day, and so on. They aren’t all at the same time, which might be useful for you. Find one close to you that’s at a time you can make and be there, preferably with a sign. If you don’t want to design your own sign, feel free to print and use one of these, or adapt them to your own ideas. They’re high resolution at 11×17 and plenty good enough at two times that.
Tesla Takedown is also helping people find protests on other days as well. Here’s the home website for the movement, with all the details you need.
Get out there. And good hunting.
#fascism #politics #uspol #uspolitics
Join me at the TeslaTakedown
The #TeslaTakedown movement is growing! Join us for an event in our community—or find one of more than 100 events every week across the country. And if there's not one near you, it's easy to sign up to host your own. Let's fight for our country!actionnetwork.org
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This troubles me in so many ways! My President is acting like one of those nasty bullies that tormented me when I was young! I hate bullying!!
“Trump says US will 'go as far as we have to' to get control of Greenland”
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#Trump #USPol #USpolitics #whiteHouse #USA #USANews #Greenland #Denmark #Vance #NationalSecurity #KingdomOfDenmark #GreenlandIsNotForSale #Fairness #Kindness #InternationalRelations #CantWeAllGetAlong #NoAgression #Peace #GivePeaceAChance #LoveOneAnother
Trump says US will 'go as far as we have to' to get control of Greenland
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will "go as far as we have to go" to get control of Greenland, ahead of a planned visit to the Arctic island by the vice president.David Brennan (ABC News)
INCOMPETENCE!
"Personal numbers, emails, and even passwords of top Trump officials were found online"
- Spiegel
The data of White House Counselor Waltz, Director of National Intelligence Gabbard, and Defense Secretary Hegseth were freely available.
Some of the officials' work contacts are still tied to social networks such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and Signal.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol
"we are currently clean on OPSEC", you write to the group chat with the journalist
When Jason Stanley, Professor of Philosophy at Yale, and Yale historian Timothy Snyder, both of whom have written books like "How Fascism Works" and "On Tyranny", flee the country to a safer one, you can probably start figuring out what your country has become.
Fleeing fascistic/dictatorial regimes had been a last resort for people fearing persecution in the 20th century. It's now happening in 21st century #USA.
I wish we'd go beyond resistance and highlight the need for legislative reform. Unfortunately, there isn't enough awareness about that need.
Currently US statute provides for removal of green card holders accused of obstructing US foreign policy. We need to hold legislators responsible for long-overdue changes to that law.
But I see nobody talking about that. So many legislators being lauded for "resisting" are the exact ones that failed to fix this.
#uspolitics #politics
I slept better after donating to #unicef #gaza
Was upset about Israel targeting and killing 2 reporters yesterday, one for #aljazeera the other for #palestinetoday. Was upset about #ICE knocking doors on campus looking for another Columbia student protester “obstructing US foreign policy”.
Decided a donation was a good way to #resist a foreign policy of #genocide.
"Pete Hegseth is unfit to serve as Secretary of Defense. He is a clown, a security risk, a buffoon and a living symbol of everything rotten in the bones of Trump's attempted administration. His recklessness and ideological zealotry have put lives at risk, insulted veterans, erased history, undermined basic principles of military integrity, and - most recently - handed classified military intelligence to a journalist."
#USPolitics
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This Man is a Buffoon
Pete Hegseth is a frat-boy fascist completely unqualified to be Defense Secretary, leaking classified war plans in group chats while dismantling the military from the inside out.Joan Westenberg (The Index.)
Turkey is leading the way. Trump is taking lessons.
It may soon come to a theater near you. How soon? I hear you ask. Well, days in calendar may be closer than they appear.
US Democrats: 🥱 😴 💤 🛏️
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More than 1,100 detained in Turkey amid huge demonstrations over mayor’s arrest – Europe live
Tens of thousands gathered in Istanbul with unrest likely to continue over treatment of presidential challenger to ErdoğanHayden Vernon (The Guardian)
It’s not rocket science! - EUROPE SAYS
It’s not rocket science!Posted by 4_Dogs_DadEUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
An effort to call a convention to amend the Constitution is focused on the national debt but could open the door to other changes — including making it legal for Trump to run for a third term.
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#News #Trump #Congress #USPolitics #Government #Law #History
Push to Amend the Constitution Could Expand Trump’s Power
A draft lawsuit being floated to attorneys general in several states argues Congress must call a convention over the national debt. But the legal theory mixes and matches petitions from states dating back to 1789.ProPublica
“For almost 90 years, #SocialSecurity has never missed a paycheck — but 60 days into this administration, Social Security is now on the brink,” Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, said “all in service to Elon Musk’s lies.”
For anyone who does not know the story, there’s a film and a book about her work, the racism and misogny they were subjected to; and they are still brilliant people who did an incredible job. So good, the computer figures were checked against her work to be sure they were correct. #HiddenFigures #Racism #DEI #USPolitics
Nasa drops plan to land first woman and first person of color on the moon | US news | The Guardian theguardian.com/us-news/2025/m…
Nasa drops plan to land first woman and first person of color on the moon
Promise was central plank to space agency’s Artemis program, which is scheduled to return humans to the lunar surface in 2027Richard Luscombe (The Guardian)
The Trump administration is descending into authoritarianism
From media to culture and the arts to the refusal to abide by court orders, we’re nearing ‘Defcon 1 for our democracy’, experts sayDavid Smith (The Guardian)
Elon Musk’s DOGE Prepares to Gut Your Local Library
The felon Trump swamp wouldn't actually want the American people to actually LEARN anything or gain any benefits from a library. The regime relies on a large supply of very stupid people so they an continue their #grift
#doge #fascistMusk #uspolitics #libraries #stupidity
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Move to Gut Local Libraries While No One Is Looking
DOGE is seizing the Institute of Museum and Library Service.The New Republic
again: you can say that but also realize that it would build his support in the US.
This is about political strategy. If you think supporting his rhetoric is worth it then great. You can decide for yourself whether the trade-off is for the best or not. But you do need to keep that in mind.
A whole lot of Americans will increase their support of #Trump based on that.
Again I emphasize, I'm not saying that's a good thing or a bad thing or saying whether the trade-off is or is not worth it, I'm only saying if you want to talk about political strategy this is a major part of the equation.
You Can't Fix Stupid!
Parents of unvaccinated 6-year-old killed by measles in Texas speak out. They still are anti-vax
Children’s Health Defense official says parents affected by measles outbreak ‘would rather have’ untested treatments ‘than the MMR vaccination’
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol
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Trump plan to fund Musk’s Starlink over fiber called “betrayal” of rural US
Director of $42 billion broadband fund pushed out, says program is being ruined.Jon Brodkin (Ars Technica)
"Make America Dumb and Compliant!"
Trump is expected to sign executive order Thursday aiming to destroy the Department of Education, fulfilling a long-held goal of the American Right-wing!
Those most affected will be the Southern red states - MAGA Country...
#AureFreePress #News #press #DOE #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Breaking #BreakingNews
(h/t @joe ) #wisconsinsupremecourt #bradschimel #wisconsin #uspolitics apnews.com/article/wisconsin-s… @GottaLaff
Republican-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate resurfaces unproven fraud concerns
The Republican-backed candidate in Wisconsin’s closely watched state Supreme Court race has resurfaced long debunked concerns about voting fraud because of the late reporting of ballots in Milwaukee.Scott Bauer (AP News)
Congress has been debating stablecoin bills, and one has advanced to the full Senate thanks to five Democrats who joined all Republicans to vote for it — despite concerns about the power it grants to giant companies and the threat of introducing 2008-esque financial contagion risk.
#crypto #cryptocurrency #USpolitics #USpol
Sadly, for now we remain in a very much not billionaire-proof world, so I will now update you on how that’s all been going.
Substantially all remaining enforcement cases from the SEC against cryptocurrency companies (and political megadonors) have been dropped, including the lingering cases against Ripple and Kraken I mentioned last issue.
#crypto #cryptocurrency #USpolitics #USpol
In October, we published secret recordings of Russell Vought discussing plans to eviscerate entire agencies and decimate the morale of federal workers if Trump won a second term.
It's hard to imagine a more prescient piece of journalism, our editor-in-chief writes.
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#Trump #Government #USPolitics #RussellVought #Journalism
ProPublica’s Russ Vought Reporting Outlined Trump’s Plans for the Federal Government
It’s hard to imagine a more prescient piece of journalism. Vought’s plans for eviscerating entire agencies and decimating the morale of federal workers have turned into reality.ProPublica
"And THIS is how a billionaire, racist, white - nationalist governs a country. MAGA will be most affected by Trump's actions."
- Aure
A shutdown of federal funding for our children and kids in need.
Trump to sign order dismantling Education Department Thursday
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #DOE #Breaking #BreakingNews
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Americans are smuggling cheaper eggs across the border from #Canada and not fentanyl.
