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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 2h

An embarrassingly obvious point, but...

This. Is. Illegal.

If anything like the rule of law were in force, Trump couldn't arbitrarily increase a tariff because he is annoyed.

In important and increasing ways, the rule of law in the US no longer exists.
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Trump says he’s increasing tariffs on Canada by 10% after Ontario’s Reagan ad | CNN Business

President Donald Trump said Saturday he is increasing the tariff on Canada by 10% over current levels, further escalating trade tensions over what he called a “fake” ad that featured parts of an anti-...

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2h

Democrats should just start rolling out ad after ad of Reagan voiceovers.

Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 2h

"We lead the world because, unique among nations, we draw our people -- our strength -- from every country and every corner of the world."

youtu.be/2R8QxCD6ir8?...

The last speech of Ronald Reagan as president was on immigration

YouTube video by Montclair Immigration Network

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Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 4h

The president got his feelings hurt, so we're doing 10% more tariffs on Canada. Joke of an administration.

Canada was caught, red handed, putting up a fraudulent advertisement on Ronald Reagan’s Speech on Tariffs. The Reagan Foundation said that they, “created an ad campaign using selective audio and video of President Ronald Reagan. The ad misrepresents the Presidential Radio Address,” and “did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is reviewing its legal options in this matter.” The sole purpose of this FRAUD was Canada’s hope that the United States Supreme Court will come to their “rescue” on Tariffs that they have used for years to hurt the United States. Now the United States is able to defend itself against high and overbearing Canadian Tariffs (and those from the rest of the World as well!). Ronald Reagan LOVED Tariffs for purposes of National Security and the Economy, but Canada said he didn’t! Their Advertisement was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY, but they let it run last night during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD. Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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Ihor Gowda @ihorgowda.bsky.social · 1h

Bernie needs to take the cognitive test - for this, and supporting his Nazi tattoo pal

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Elizabeth Thompson @lizt1.bsky.social · 2h

U.S. President Donald Trump says Ontario's anti-tariff ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan is "fake." Here's what three experts had to say. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli #politics

ANALYSIS | Clever, effective and legally sound — experts laud Ontario's anti-tariff ad | CBC News

An Ontario government ad that attracted the wrath of U.S. President Donald Trump was successful — even if it didn’t produce the outcome provincial officials might have anticipated, say experts in poli...

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David Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 2h

John Roberts and his miserable excuse for a high court of justice are presiding over a great disassembling of the United States and the rare American experiment in government by its people. It began with Citizens United and it continues relentlessly. This is a second civil war in slow motion.

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Joe 👻 BOO! 🧟‍♂️ dek @joedudekjd.bsky.social · 2h

Under 50 U.S.C. § 1701(a), it is an “unusual and extraordinary threat, which has its source in whole or substantial part outside the United States, to the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States” that Canada is being mean to me on TV.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 3h

BREAKING: Trump says he's punishing Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down an anti-tariff ad sooner.

Trump punishes Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner

President Donald Trump says he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

The president announces an arbitrary price hike on Americans because his feelings are hurt by an ad accurately quoting Ronald Reagan’s criticism of tariffs

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 3h

Wait until he hears that Reagan didn't trust the Russians.

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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 4h

The Pentagon is pissed about "A House of Dynamite," and claims its missile interceptors have a 100 percent accuracy rate.
There's no such thing as a "100% accuracy." That's aimed squarely at Trump, so that he'll go ahead and dump money into "Golden Dome."

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Pentagon Frets Over ‘A House of Dynamite’ Nuclear Doomsday Film

The plot of A House of Dynamite, the new thriller from Academy Award winner Kathryn Bigelow, hinges on — spoiler alert — US missile defenses failing to knock down a nuclear-tipped intercontinental bal...

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 6h

i really resent the continued assertion that there’s so much anger on both sides, as if the causes of the anger are equally legitimate. we’re angry because masked maniacs are violently snatching our family and neighbors off the street, and they’re angry because we’re calling them out for it.

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Ihor Gowda @ihorgowda.bsky.social · 4h

ps Fuck the Dodgers

Ihor Gowda @ihorgowda.bsky.social · 4h

Nope, ad will air tonight.
Sadly, I can't confirm Jumbotron, Carney's people noncommittal

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David Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 5h

Sure, sure. But lineup-wise, my question is in what inning will they be broadcasting the video in which its correctly and accurately pointed out that Ronald Reagan was entirely opposed to protectionist tariffs?

Asking for a preadolescent world leader who needs time to prepare his next conniption.

Eric Stephen @ericstephen.bsky.social · 1d

Dodgers going with the same starting nine for the fifth game in a row in Game 1 in Toronto:

Ohtani DH
Betts SS
Freeman 1B
Smith C
Teoscar RF
Muncy 3B
Kiké LF
Edman 2B
Pages CF

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 6h

The energy we need is this suburban dad standing out in the street -- barefoot with Blackhawks pajama pants on -- screaming at the masked goons to get the fuck out of their neighborhood.

armando l sanchez @mandophotos.bsky.social · 8h

More from the scene

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 10h

Let them eat ballrooms.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 11h

“.. perhaps the most cruel and unlawful offense the Trump administration has perpetrated yet — freezing funding already enacted into law to feed hungry Americans while he shovels tens of billions of dollars .. to Argentina and into his ballroom.”

@politico.com #SNAP
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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 8h

If you are a service member or civil servant ordered to perform an operation in spite of concerns you raised about their legality, you have lawful options to blow the whistle. They do not involve leaking to the press.

Consult with qualified counsel. You can honor your Oath without breaking the law.

Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 1d

Boat strikes put US service members in legal jeopardy:

"Some junior officers have asked military lawyers, known as judge advocates general or JAGs, for written sign-off before taking part in strikes .... It does not appear that such memos were furnished, said one of the people."

Top Democrats demand details of spy agencies’ role in boat strikes

Democrats are demanding that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard share intelligence on lethal operations against alleged narcotics traffickers.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 9h

"A girl made fun of me!" is part of every MAGA origin story.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23h

It’s been over 2 weeks since AOC said Stephen Miller was weak and puny. Fox is still talking about it.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 10h

Of course, that’s not what he was saying. He was pointing out what was obviously true to anyone alive then - there was a big backlash against Muslim-Americans and anyone with an Arab-sounding name right after 9/11. But Vance has to be an asshole 24/7 for his MAGA troll fans.

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David Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 8h

I believe Mr. Miller is confusing federal law officers with the President, who singularly, and by fiat of the current U.S. Supreme Court, has immunity during his reign should he choose to do drag citizens off the street and detain them illegally or, say, shoot someone down on Fifth Avenue.

Craig R. Brittain @craigbrittain.com · 1d

Stephen Miller declares that all ICE officers have "federal immunity, and anybody who lays a hand on you, or tries to stop you or obstruct you is committing a felony. No city/state official can prevent you from fulfilling your duties. If officials cross that line, they will face justice."

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