Mark Barry
@markpbarry.bsky.social
Power engineer and project developer by recent trade, learner and amateur economist for fun.
Isn’t lying to Congress the pretext that Trump and the DOJ used to obtain the now-invalidated indictment against James Comey? By that measure, Noem lied her way to 3 life terms in prison today.
Ramirez to Noem: "You lied on the record and you lied to members of this committee. You violated court orders by not turning around deportation flights bound for El Salvador where we know that hundreds of people under your leadership reported they were raped, beaten, and nearly died."
December 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Isn’t lying to Congress the pretext that Trump and the DOJ used to obtain the now-invalidated indictment against James Comey? By that measure, Noem lied her way to 3 life terms in prison today.
Indiana has been totally defeated by Trump and his acolytes who are threatening to cut off federal funding if voters don’t pass a gerrymandered election map. Hoosiers should use their middle fingers to tell Trump he’s #1 🖕
Indiana (undefeated, #1 in the country, B1G Champs) is going to the Rose Bowl
December 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Indiana has been totally defeated by Trump and his acolytes who are threatening to cut off federal funding if voters don’t pass a gerrymandered election map. Hoosiers should use their middle fingers to tell Trump he’s #1 🖕
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Magaziner: How many US military veterans have you deported?
Noem: We have not deported military veterans.
Magaziner: We are joined on zoom by a gentleman who is an army combat veteran who was shot twice while serving our country. You deported him to Korea.
Noem: We have not deported military veterans.
Magaziner: We are joined on zoom by a gentleman who is an army combat veteran who was shot twice while serving our country. You deported him to Korea.
December 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Magaziner: How many US military veterans have you deported?
Noem: We have not deported military veterans.
Magaziner: We are joined on zoom by a gentleman who is an army combat veteran who was shot twice while serving our country. You deported him to Korea.
Noem: We have not deported military veterans.
Magaziner: We are joined on zoom by a gentleman who is an army combat veteran who was shot twice while serving our country. You deported him to Korea.
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So we're basically wiping out 250 years of science, education, and progress for a man-baby in a diaper who is the living embodiment of the Dunning Kruger effect.
Yay.
Yay.
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
So we're basically wiping out 250 years of science, education, and progress for a man-baby in a diaper who is the living embodiment of the Dunning Kruger effect.
Yay.
Yay.
The same kind of thinking that gets Tesla rated dead last in long term reliability. DOGE was a blunt, ill-conceived, disruptive failure that compromised our data, ruined hundreds of thousands of families' lives, and set back science and research by a decade. It also enabled unethical Musk grifts.
Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again
Mega billionaire Elon Musk, in a friendly interview with his aide and conservative influencer Katie Miller, said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat success...
finance.yahoo.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The same kind of thinking that gets Tesla rated dead last in long term reliability. DOGE was a blunt, ill-conceived, disruptive failure that compromised our data, ruined hundreds of thousands of families' lives, and set back science and research by a decade. It also enabled unethical Musk grifts.
There is nothing Green can do to redeem herself. Think about the MTG arc: get elected, be an ineffective legislator, lie and undermine faith in democracy, receive inside information about policies and votes affecting stock prices, grift her way to $25 million in stock trades, resign.
Those who like Donald are always the last to realize he is a sociopath without any empathy, who has no concern for anyone other than himself.
The rest of us realized that a long time ago.
The rest of us realized that a long time ago.
Marjorie Taylor Greene: "I sent those deaths threats directly to him in a text message & informed him of what his name calling & words were doing - it was a direct assassination threat on my son. And he was extremely - I won't repeat what he said - but it was extremely unkind. No sympathy. No care"
December 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
There is nothing Green can do to redeem herself. Think about the MTG arc: get elected, be an ineffective legislator, lie and undermine faith in democracy, receive inside information about policies and votes affecting stock prices, grift her way to $25 million in stock trades, resign.
Marco Rubio is also not a serious Secretary of State. Sidelined by Trump and "America First", marginalized by career employees who know that he is powerless to defend them or make policy, and without a clue about what to do, he is presiding over the deflating carcass of a cabinet department.
We’re not a serious country
Mr. Rubio said switching back to Times New Roman would “restore decorum and professionalism to the department’s written work.” Calibri is “informal” when compared to serif typefaces like Times New Roman and “clashes” with the department’s official letterhead. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Marco Rubio is also not a serious Secretary of State. Sidelined by Trump and "America First", marginalized by career employees who know that he is powerless to defend them or make policy, and without a clue about what to do, he is presiding over the deflating carcass of a cabinet department.
"Arbitrary and capricious" is one of the major understatements of 2025. Trump's views are irrational and illogical; he does not understand anything meaningful about the energy landscape. The sooner that he is in a personal negotiation with the fuel supplier for wind farms, the better off we will be.
Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy - The Boston Globe
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell hailed the ruling as a victory for green jobs and renewable energy.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"Arbitrary and capricious" is one of the major understatements of 2025. Trump's views are irrational and illogical; he does not understand anything meaningful about the energy landscape. The sooner that he is in a personal negotiation with the fuel supplier for wind farms, the better off we will be.
Tariffs are taxes. On US domestic consumers. Tariffs are a drag on the economy, lead to cancelled projects and job losses, and they do nothing to promote US manufacturing investment and jobs (because of the Trump administration's uncoordinated flailing and policy inconsistencies).
The only ‘dark and sinister forces’ here are the policies themselves.
December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Tariffs are taxes. On US domestic consumers. Tariffs are a drag on the economy, lead to cancelled projects and job losses, and they do nothing to promote US manufacturing investment and jobs (because of the Trump administration's uncoordinated flailing and policy inconsistencies).
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A "No shit, Sherlock" moment. Tariffs remain a stupid idea, which does not help the economy.
Tariffs drive surge in construction project stress
As companies deplete their pre-Liberation Day stockpiles, rising construction costs are pushing owners and developers to cancel builds, according to ConstructConnect.
www.constructiondive.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A "No shit, Sherlock" moment. Tariffs remain a stupid idea, which does not help the economy.
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The corruption is sickening, and right out in the open.
I thought I had seen it all in some sense in the 15 years I handled corporate fraud cases.
Nope. Staggering what this administration is doing. Just straight bribery (impeachable offense), corruption and grifting.
All of us suffer for it.
I thought I had seen it all in some sense in the 15 years I handled corporate fraud cases.
Nope. Staggering what this administration is doing. Just straight bribery (impeachable offense), corruption and grifting.
All of us suffer for it.
December 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The corruption is sickening, and right out in the open.
I thought I had seen it all in some sense in the 15 years I handled corporate fraud cases.
Nope. Staggering what this administration is doing. Just straight bribery (impeachable offense), corruption and grifting.
All of us suffer for it.
I thought I had seen it all in some sense in the 15 years I handled corporate fraud cases.
Nope. Staggering what this administration is doing. Just straight bribery (impeachable offense), corruption and grifting.
All of us suffer for it.
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Adam Kinzinger “The founders assumed a guy like #Trump would come along — They never assumed a Congress would so willingly give up their power—“
And by extension, a Supreme Court
And by extension, a Supreme Court
December 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Adam Kinzinger “The founders assumed a guy like #Trump would come along — They never assumed a Congress would so willingly give up their power—“
And by extension, a Supreme Court
And by extension, a Supreme Court
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The Writers Guild of America is denouncing Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros: “The problem is the acquisition,” the WGA tells Vulture. “Not who the buyer is.”
The WGA Denounces Paramount’s Hostile Bid for Warner Bros.
The Writers Guild of America is denouncing Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros: “The problem is the acquisition,” the WGA tells Vulture. “Not who the buyer is.”
www.vulture.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Writers Guild of America is denouncing Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros: “The problem is the acquisition,” the WGA tells Vulture. “Not who the buyer is.”
Carr > Xmoron
December 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Carr > Xmoron
A "No shit, Sherlock" moment. Tariffs remain a stupid idea, which does not help the economy.
Tariffs drive surge in construction project stress
As companies deplete their pre-Liberation Day stockpiles, rising construction costs are pushing owners and developers to cancel builds, according to ConstructConnect.
www.constructiondive.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A "No shit, Sherlock" moment. Tariffs remain a stupid idea, which does not help the economy.
You know that Trump ls desperately jealous that he can’t get away with sending goons with bone saws after James Comey and Letitia James.
December 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
You know that Trump ls desperately jealous that he can’t get away with sending goons with bone saws after James Comey and Letitia James.
Pam Bondi should be all over this. Trump is a proven liar and claiming two primary residences in Florida while living at Trump tower in NYC is on brand for this grifter-in-chief.
Trump’s Own Mortgages Revealed to Be What He Calls Fraud
The president has done the exact same thing he’s claimed is “crooked” and “deceitful” when his political opponents do it, records show.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Pam Bondi should be all over this. Trump is a proven liar and claiming two primary residences in Florida while living at Trump tower in NYC is on brand for this grifter-in-chief.
There is nothing Green can do to redeem herself. Think about the MTG arc: get elected, be an ineffective legislator, lie and undermine faith in democracy, receive inside information about policies and votes affecting stock prices, grift her way to $25 million in stock trades, resign.
Perhaps…not a true change of heart, then? Gosh
LESLEY STAHL: You contributed to the toxic culture. You were out there pounding, insulting people
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: You've contributed to it as well
STAHL: I want you to respond to what you have done in terms of insulting people
MTG: I'd like for you to respond to that
December 8, 2025 at 1:20 AM
There is nothing Green can do to redeem herself. Think about the MTG arc: get elected, be an ineffective legislator, lie and undermine faith in democracy, receive inside information about policies and votes affecting stock prices, grift her way to $25 million in stock trades, resign.
A sommelier once compared Trump-branded wines with stale horse piss. Trump doesn't know the difference and he's going to get his revenge on all of the illegal sommeliers in the US.
December 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
A sommelier once compared Trump-branded wines with stale horse piss. Trump doesn't know the difference and he's going to get his revenge on all of the illegal sommeliers in the US.
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Mike Johnson is not happy that we went around him with a petition and forced a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he and Trump robbed from us:
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he and Trump robbed from us:
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 8, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Mike Johnson is not happy that we went around him with a petition and forced a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he and Trump robbed from us:
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he and Trump robbed from us:
Cassidy has no excuse. He knew better but is Trump’s thrall. Excess deaths, suffering and misery are his responsibility, as are the profound setbacks to research that will be felt long after Trump and RFK are dead.
Cassidy knew exactly who Kennedy is & voted him. They all knew with every one of these people & did it anyway. It doesn’t end here. They plan to take all vaccines away on top of your healthcare. They do this knowingly & purposely. Trump’s administrations goal is to kill people. Watch what they do..
December 8, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Cassidy has no excuse. He knew better but is Trump’s thrall. Excess deaths, suffering and misery are his responsibility, as are the profound setbacks to research that will be felt long after Trump and RFK are dead.
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A "FIFA Peace Prize" is tantamount to getting an "AutoZone Best Actor in a Dramatic Play" award.
And "I want to really save lives" is rich coming from the homicidal slob who is murdering people on fishing boats in the Caribbean.
And "I want to really save lives" is rich coming from the homicidal slob who is murdering people on fishing boats in the Caribbean.
December 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A "FIFA Peace Prize" is tantamount to getting an "AutoZone Best Actor in a Dramatic Play" award.
And "I want to really save lives" is rich coming from the homicidal slob who is murdering people on fishing boats in the Caribbean.
And "I want to really save lives" is rich coming from the homicidal slob who is murdering people on fishing boats in the Caribbean.
No, but a sommelier once compared Trump-branded wines with stale horse piss. Trump doesn't know the difference and he's going to get his revenge on all of the illegal sommeliers in the US.
Was it a Somali that murdered Melissa and Mark Hortman?
December 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
No, but a sommelier once compared Trump-branded wines with stale horse piss. Trump doesn't know the difference and he's going to get his revenge on all of the illegal sommeliers in the US.
...saved millions of lives, LIKE THEY'VE NEVER BEEN SAVED BEFORE. Nobody's ever seen anything like it, absolutely the best saving, ever.
December 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
...saved millions of lives, LIKE THEY'VE NEVER BEEN SAVED BEFORE. Nobody's ever seen anything like it, absolutely the best saving, ever.
A participation medal...
December 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A participation medal...