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I’m in the USA. Land of the free home of the brave. A disruptive GOP is trying to create chaos in our democracy. They will fail. mastodon.social #SlavaUkraini #ILovePresidentBiden #WeThePeople #EPluribusUnum #FreedomNotFreedumb #TwitterMigration She, her, they Dana8@GreenCompassGlobal.com

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Not much to say about the other than, I am terrified.

did way better than expected even if he lied start to finish.

was not strong at all.

So yeah, I am terrified.

Beachbum ,
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@Nonilex @karlauerbach @bouriquet Mine would be Hillary Clinton. She’s still 100% on top of her game. She actually deserves it since she won the popular vote in the 2016 election that had corrupt interference.

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’s Supreme Court ruled the military must draft ultra-Orthodox Jews, a decision that could split Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government https://breaking.iavian.net/article/367363

Beachbum ,
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@GottaLaff they are the ones who want this fight let them fight.

Ethics committee investigating Matt Gaetz over alleged sexual misconduct ( www.theguardian.com )

A bipartisan Capitol Hill committee is investigating Matt Gaetz, the far-right Republican congressman and vocal Donald Trump supporter, over longstanding allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and other alleged ethical breaches, it said on Tuesday....

Beachbum ,
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@Neato @girlfreddy I’m pretty sure the charges were dropped because the girl who was then underage is now an adult and didn’t want to testify so she would’ve been a reluctant witness. They didn’t feel they could win in court how many

randahl , to random
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The average of all polls on the day before Trump's conviction had Trump in the lead by 1.2 percentage points.

Then he was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records, and it has been all over the news for more than two weeks.

The result? Trump is in the lead by 1.1 percentage points.

Something is seriously wrong in the US.

Beachbum ,
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@randahl These people are not likely voters. They may not even be registered with all the deleting going on.

rbreich , to random
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Typical pay for the 100 highest paid CEOs was over $29M last year.

Much of the compensation was tied to stock gains.

Just so happens that corporations spent ~$800 BILLION on stock buybacks, which artificially boost share prices.

Translation: CEOs are goosing their own pay.

Beachbum ,
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@rbreich Crooks and Liars. has a cause.

GottaLaff , to random
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does it again.

Entire strip here: https://www.gocomics.com/doonesbury/2024/06/16

Talk show radio host on a call. Caller: Well, part of FEMA’s mission is to prepare for and mitigate against man-made disasters. In the event that Trump loses the election, we need to be ready to set up reality re-entry camps. We’re concerned that millions of MAGA survivors will be wandering the country—unmoored, confused, and unable to make sense of post-cult life. We’ll be offering reprogramming services, slowly re-exposing them to actual facts, but doing so as humanely as possible. these folks have been through a lot. Host: So what happens to the camps if Trump wins? Caller: They’ll be used for immigrants. Don’t get me started.
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    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff 😂

    byteseu , to random
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    Republicans Who Defied Subpoenas Vote To Hold Garland In Contempt For Defying Subpoena https://www.byteseu.com/187319/

    Beachbum ,
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    @byteseu Seditious conspirators need to see the inside of a jail cell.

    Nonilex , to random
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    An unwieldy trial that could see imprisoned for decades on gang charges veered toward chaos this week, when the rapper’s was held in of court & ordered to after suggesting that the judge & prosecutors pressured a key witness.
    Late Wed, the Supreme Court stayed enforcement of the contempt charge, meaning Young Thug’s lawyer, Brian Steel, will not go to jail on Fri as previously ordered.


    https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2024/06/12/young-thug-ysl-rico-trial-explained/

    Beachbum ,
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    @Nonilex isn’t that the same case that it’s taken them months and months to seat a jury?

    kevinrns , to random
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    Biden's economy is roaring because he taxed the un-taxed corporations,tamed Greed-flation and fought climate.

    Give Biden a Majority in both houses.

    https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/04/business/economy/economy-jobs-fed-politics.html

    Beachbum ,
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    @kevinrns And…. he brought down the deficit!

    Nonilex , to random
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    'Georgia Is Our Laboratory': Inside Trump's Plan to Rig 2024

    Team sees as 'a road map' for putting Trump's heads-I-win-tails-you-lose philosophy of into practice

    The Peach State is unique—it's the sole battleground state in which the Party has total over the levers of : a trifecta in state , , & governorship


    https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-georgia-laboratory-rig-2024-1235034510/

    Beachbum ,
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    @Nonilex All those Republicans who tried to pretend they were upstanding citizens and following their oath to the constitution re: Raffensberger , Sterling, Kemp are all trying to gerrymander, the election anyway they can. #Deplorable

    GottaLaff , to random
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    🚨#BREAKING

    Only hours. Doesn’t bode well

    #HunterBiden gun trial updates: Jury reaches verdict

    https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/hunter-biden-gun-trial/?id=110723981

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff The GOP interfered in his plea deal. James Comer’s statement says it all. They have Weaponized the justice department against the Biden family. Honorable people that they are the Biden’s will accept the verdict accept the punishment and appeal. If SC returns a pro gun verdict on 3 cases currently in front of the court: a law designed to protect domestic violence victims, a Trump-era ban on machine gun conversion devices, and the free speech rights of the gun industry

    DemocracyMattersALot , to random
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    Now do Trump...

    The Astonishing Lengths Samuel Alito Will Go to Execute Death Row Inmates
    https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/06/supreme-court-samuel-alito-death-penalty-executions.html?via=rss

    Beachbum ,
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    @DemocracyMattersALot That’s .

    DemocracyMattersALot , to random
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    Let the criming continue!

    "He ripped off the tax system": IRS audit could cost Trump more than $100 million
    https://www.salon.com/2024/06/10/he-ripped-off-the-system-irs-audit-could-cost-more-than-100-million_partner/

    Beachbum ,
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    @DemocracyMattersALot Once a crook, always a crook.

    Nonilex , to random
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    #Trump, who was #convicted last month on 34 #felony counts of #FalsifyingBusinessRecords, is expected to have a virtual interview w/a NYC #Probation Dept ofcl on Mon.

    The interview is required as the agency prepares a #sentencing recommendation for the judge in the case.

    Trump will be in his home at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, FL, for the virtual meeting — his 1st w/a probation ofcl.

    #law
    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/09/nyregion/trump-probation-officer-hush-money-verdict.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb

    Beachbum ,
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    @Nonilex More special treatment.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Yes there’s video.

    Via Biden-Harris HQ:

    #Trump: “I don't care about you. I just want your vote…”

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff I just saw it. The one time he tells the truth.

    world_beauty Bot , to random
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    Young Stars, Stellar Jets
    Credits: , ESA, CSA, STScI

    Beachbum ,
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    @world_beauty This amazes me.

    TonyStark , to random
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    We are reaching a new level of low when words like “revenge” are used when describing the justice system, our political system, presidential candidates, or the citizens of the U.S.

    There’s no mystery about what Trump and his supporters want or will do. All we have to do is look at what they have already done to see that Trump and his base have already given up on democracy and any kind of accountability.

    Republicans call for "revenge" in response to Trump's conviction:
    https://www.npr.org/2024/06/08/1211598489/trumps-trials-gop-revenge-response

    Beachbum ,
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    @Npars01 @TonyStark

    mondoweiss , to palestine group
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    Palestine has ignited our planetary consciousness once again, and it is the student movement that refuses to let genocide become our new normal. They know that the fight for Palestine is a fight for us all.

    https://mondoweiss.net/2024/05/the-student-uprising-is-fighting-for-all-of-us/


    @palestine @israel

    Beachbum ,
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    @mondoweiss @palestine @israel Just wondering why I have not seen them protest for Ukraine? . Putin has been committing genocide since February 2022. 2 years, 3 months, 2 weeks and 1 day) 835 days.

    Nonilex , to random
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    #SCOTUS Justice #ClarenceThomas has #disclosed for the first time trips to Bali & to a private club in California in 2019 paid for by his friend & #benefactor, #Texas #billionaire #HarlanCrow, acc/to #FinancialDisclosures released Fri for 8 of the 9 justices.
    The required annual reports, covering activity in 2023, also show 3 justices — Brett #Kavanaugh, Neil #Gorsuch & #KetanjiBrownJackson — received 6-figure book payments.
    #law #ethics
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/06/07/supreme-court-financial-disclosures-gifts-thomas/

    Beachbum ,
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    @Nonilex is he going to include the FBI investigation that never was because of his sexual misconduct and hearing in front of Congress?

    Beachbum ,
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    @Nonilex What’s Alito hiding?

    Nonilex , to random
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    #US #Employment #Economic News

    The pace of #hiring was unexpectedly robust in May, showing a gain of 272k #jobs, but the #unemployment rate ticked up to 4%.

    Strong #job growth shows #employers remain undaunted — despite pressure from high #InterestRates & slowing #consumer #spending — & are finding #workers as #immigration has provided a boost to #labor supply.

    https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/06/07/business/jobs-report-may-economy?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&u2g=c&pvid=4255BDCE-BD4D-42E4-8881-383FF2EC369D&sgrp=c-cb

    Beachbum ,
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    @Nonilex Retirees?

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Via @stevebenen:

    U.S. job growth by year:
    2017: 2.1 million
    2018: 2.3 million
    2019: 1.98 million
    2020: -9.3 million
    2021: 7.2 million
    2022: 4.5 million
    2023: 3 million
    Five months into 2024: 1.2 million (on pace for 2.9 million)


    https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/robust-job-growth-may-exceeds-expectations-rcna156001

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff @stevebenen Net 5.7 million jobs since the losses due to maladministration of Covid

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    Iceland raises their support for the Ukraine Energy Support fund to EUR 2,720,000.

    That is a considerable contribution from a country of less than 400,000 people.

    Takk fyrir Ísland!

    🇮🇸♥️🇺🇦

    https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/iceland-to-contribute-more-than-600-thousand-1717522162.html

    Beachbum ,
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    @randahl Amazing!

    PDFlynn , to random
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    video/mp4

    Beachbum ,
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    @PDFlynn These guys are worrisome. WTH. Let’s get some news orgs to investigate @acosta @atrupar

    uspolitics Bot , to random
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    Trump Threatens To Sue ProPublica For Reporting On Payouts To Witnesses In His Various Cases

    https://www.techdirt.com/2024/06/04/trump-threatens-to-sue-propublica-for-reporting-on-payouts-to-witnesses-in-his-various-cases/

    Beachbum ,
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    @uspolitics Witness tampering revealed.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Lawyers for #Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal hush money case to terminate the gag order against the former president, saying it’s no longer justified since the trial is over.

    https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/04/politics/trump-gag-order-request-merchan?cid=ios_app

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff I would say it is needed until his appeals are exhausted. I think this judge understands that people could get hurt.

    wdlindsy , to random
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    "The embattled Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is vowing to use the arsenal of tools at his disposal, including defunding, to target the U.S. Dept. of Justice after ex-president Donald Trump was convicted in a New York State prosecution on 34 felony charges last week."

    ~ David Badash

    #Trump #felon #ConvictedFelonDonaldTrump #crime #Republicans #MikeJohnson #DOJ
    /1

    https://www.alternet.org/johnson-gop-trump-conviction/

    Beachbum ,
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    @wdlindsy Precisely why they have gotten zero done. All the bills they’ve passed are ridiculous, just for show, nothing functional to help the American people that the Senate would ever vote for. The few that were designed to help the American people were only passed in the house because of the Democrats.

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    With a net worth in excess of $30 billion, Miriam Adelson is continuing her husband's tradition of being a kingmaker in Republican politics, and she recently signaled to Trump that the campaign cash spigot could be turned on IF he comes out in favor of allowing Israel to annex the Palestinian-controlled West Bank territory, and if his administration recognizes it as Israeli territory.

    Trump would sell out the Palestinians.

    Beachbum ,
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    @DemocracyMattersALot That’s been and plan. They failed to protect the kibbutz’s and are now failing to follow the rules of war.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Still under the weather, so posting and replies (other than “likes”), other than alerts, will be minimal. Apologies.

    This is par for the course for me. When I get a bad cold, it takes 10 days to kick. I’m on day 6, only incrementally better.

    Thank you all for the get well wishes and comments.

    Sorry again that I’m not responding. But I am trying to read them.

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff Get well soon!

    GottaLaff , to random
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    attacks as ‘convicted felon’ after 34-count guilty verdict in hush-money trial –

    At a campaign event in New York, the president described Trump as a “convicted felon”, and said, “This guy does not deserve to be president whether or not I’m running.”

    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/jun/04/biden-trump-immigration-election-latest-updates

    Beachbum ,
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    @otownKim @GottaLaff Me too.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Of course. Via Alejandra Caraballo:

    Oh my god. The entirety of the Epoch Times was a giant money laundering operation.

    https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/chief-financial-officer-multinational-media-company-charged-participating-scheme

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff I started getting emails from them. I. I read a couple, irrational and then I unsubscribed and then suddenly I was getting emails again. I’m happy the DOJ is doing their job. I want to see them get the rest of the January 6 insurrectionists now Greta.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    President is expected to sign an immigration order allowing him to temporarily seal the border with Mexico and limit asylum. It would be the single most restrictive border policy instituted by him or any modern Democrat -NYT

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff He did. And he said why.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    I’m smack in the middle of this awful cold, into the cough phase. Feeling awful, so…

    I won’t be online nor replying much (other than “likes”), apologies.

    I’ll post alerts only after this.

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff Have you ever tried Cold Eze? I highly recommend it.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Oh no!

    Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and will be missing certain dates in Congress for treatment.
    https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/06/03/Sheila-Jackson-Lee-cancer-House/3811717417957/

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff I hope she’s following the news because there’s new treatment where they infuse the cells back into the tumor.

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff sending prayers.

    rbreich , to random
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    Remember: Trump asked oil execs at Mar-a-Lago for $1 billion for his campaign.

    In return, Trump pledged to reverse environmental protections and cut their taxes.

    The deal would net Big Oil $110 billion in tax breaks — 11,000% more than a $1 billion donation.

    Utter corruption.

    Beachbum ,
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    @rbreich And people wonder why our debt rose $9 trillion under tfg. They’re not paying any taxes and we need to tax them according to their income. Stop this oligarch garbage.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    🤢🤑Rupert Murdoch Marries for the Fifth Time

    Mr. Murdoch, the 93-year-old media mogul, married Elena Zhukova, a retired molecular biologist, Saturday at Moraga, his Bel Air vineyard estate in Los Angeles.

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/02/style/rupert-murdoch-wedding.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff a gold digger and a criminal. Perfect match.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Via Katie Phang:

    JUST IN: Judge #Cannon in the MAL classified #documents case enters a paperless Order directing #Trump to file a Response to Special Counsel #JackSmith’s Motion to Modify Bond Conditions on or before June 14. A Reply, if any, from Smith will be due on or before June 21st.

    Clearly, Judge Cannon doesn’t seem to be worried about the safety of the law enforcement officers that have targets on their backs courtesy of Donald Trump’s spreading of lies about the MAL search warrant.

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff Where’s her Boss? She is so far out of line. I can’t believe that there’s not a way to remove her.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Taking the day off unless, of course, news alerts are worthy of sharing.

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff Have a great day Laf. Nothing to report.

    rbreich , to random
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    Where are the editorials calling for Trump to drop out of the race and allow Republicans to choose a non-felon as their nominee?

    Beachbum ,
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    @rbreich Funny, Mr Reich.

    randahl , (edited ) to random
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    You too can buy a Tesla, and support the main share holder Elon Musk, who abuses his social media platform to convince his 185 million followers, that the US justice system is corrupt, because his favorite criminal is brought to justice.

    Or you could buy from a different car brand.

    Beachbum ,
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    @randahl Ford is making some epic EV’s. The Mustang the Mustang SUV and the F150 lightning are phenomenal.

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    Celebratory dinner out with a bourbon toast to the orange maggot.

    Beachbum ,
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    @DemocracyMattersALot Since I don’t drink, please have one or two for me.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Folks, I'm going upstairs to watch this on TV now.

    THANK YOU ALL

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff TY for weeks of hard work to keep us informed. Justice served.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    NEW: THE JURY HAS REACHED A VERDICT IN THE TRUMP TRIAL.

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff the fundraising email has already gone out. 😂

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff 😂

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Of course.

    Via Ryan Reilly:

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff More special treatment.

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    Via Sarah N. Lynch:

    Judge #Cannon is giving #Trump's legal team and the government 12 days to tell her how the SCOTUS decision upholding the CFPB's funding/appointment impacts Trump's claim that #JackSmith was unlawfully appointed and funded...

    #TrumpIndictment #documents #legal

    Beachbum ,
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    @GottaLaff Why is she still on the bench?

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    Newly Reformed 'Ultra-MAGA' Florida Man Warns Repub Party 'Must Be Electorally Mercy-Killed': 'BradCast' 10/18/2023 https://bradblog.com/?p=14816

    Beachbum ,
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    @DemocracyMattersALot Wow thanks.

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