Mary McNamara
@marymcnamara.bsky.social
Was: reporter, tv critic, member Television Critics Assoc. Now: living the surf life in Outer Sunset. Lifelong Dem, proud Iowa native. #WeAreNAFO “CIA funded gangster” "cancel culture bully from hell" 🇺🇸🇮🇪🇺🇦🏳️🌈
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Mary McNamara
@marymcnamara.bsky.social
· Mar 13
This is a CNBC must-watch. Josh Brown sums up Trump Admin perfectly. It’s all about Javier Milei. And (my words, not his) Elon is the puppet master. Elon is trying to Argentine-ize the U.S.
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THIS:
We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.
December 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
THIS:
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Translation: He doesn't give a 💩 about any of us
Trump to holiday shoppers concerned about high prices:
"Look, don't be dramatic."
"Look, don't be dramatic."
December 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Translation: He doesn't give a 💩 about any of us
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ICE(ERO) just told me it has no body camera footage from operation midway blitz in Chicago in response to my FOIA request.
December 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
ICE(ERO) just told me it has no body camera footage from operation midway blitz in Chicago in response to my FOIA request.
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BOOM!
In 2016, Hegseth repeatedly said the military wouldn’t follow illegal orders, even Donald Trump‘s.
In 2016, Hegseth repeatedly said the military wouldn’t follow illegal orders, even Donald Trump‘s.
December 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
BOOM!
In 2016, Hegseth repeatedly said the military wouldn’t follow illegal orders, even Donald Trump‘s.
In 2016, Hegseth repeatedly said the military wouldn’t follow illegal orders, even Donald Trump‘s.
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New videos and photos shared with 404 Media show a Border Patrol agent wearing Meta Ray-Bans glasses with the recording light clearly on.
This is despite a DHS ban on officers recording with personal devices...
This is despite a DHS ban on officers recording with personal devices...
Border Patrol Agent Recorded Raid with Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
New videos and photos shared with 404 Media show a Border Patrol agent wearing Meta Ray-Bans glasses with the recording light clearly on. This is despite a DHS ban on officers recording with personal ...
www.404media.co
December 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
New videos and photos shared with 404 Media show a Border Patrol agent wearing Meta Ray-Bans glasses with the recording light clearly on.
This is despite a DHS ban on officers recording with personal devices...
This is despite a DHS ban on officers recording with personal devices...
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Ismael Ayala-Uribe came to the US at 4 yrs old & worked down the street from my parents house where he was detained in an immigration sweep. He died in ICE custody from lack of medical care.
This man died from being at the wrong place at the wrong time because of #IceLawlessness, cruelty & racism.
This man died from being at the wrong place at the wrong time because of #IceLawlessness, cruelty & racism.
December 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Ismael Ayala-Uribe came to the US at 4 yrs old & worked down the street from my parents house where he was detained in an immigration sweep. He died in ICE custody from lack of medical care.
This man died from being at the wrong place at the wrong time because of #IceLawlessness, cruelty & racism.
This man died from being at the wrong place at the wrong time because of #IceLawlessness, cruelty & racism.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Man dies after saving kitten from skunk – and passes rabies to kidney recipient
Man dies after saving kitten from skunk – and passes rabies to kidney recipient
Michigan man received kidney transplant from donor who had fought off a skunk and was later found unresponsive
A Michigan man has died of rabies after receiving a kidney from another man who died of the disease when he was scratched by a skunk while defending a kitten, in what are officials are describing as an “exceptionally rare event”.
According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Michigan patient received a kidney transplant at an Ohio hospital in December 2024. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Man dies after saving kitten from skunk – and passes rabies to kidney recipient
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This is going to be an interesting one to watch, given it was probably "wipe the phone instead of unlocking during a 'border search'".
IMO, the better approach: Use a strong passphrase, turn off the phone before landing, and say "keep it, we'll have the ACLU sort it out"
IMO, the better approach: Use a strong passphrase, turn off the phone before landing, and say "keep it, we'll have the ACLU sort it out"
New from 404 Media: a man has been charged for allegedly wiping a Google Pixel phone before CBP could search it. Search was by a CBP Tactical Terrorism Response Team, which ACLU says "interrogate innocent travelers." Man is described as an activist online
www.404media.co/man-charged-...
www.404media.co/man-charged-...
Man Charged for Wiping Phone Before CBP Could Search It
The exact circumstances around the search are not known. But activist Samuel Tunick is charged with deleting data from a Google Pixel before CBP’s Tactical Terrorism Response Team could search it.
www.404media.co
December 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
This is going to be an interesting one to watch, given it was probably "wipe the phone instead of unlocking during a 'border search'".
IMO, the better approach: Use a strong passphrase, turn off the phone before landing, and say "keep it, we'll have the ACLU sort it out"
IMO, the better approach: Use a strong passphrase, turn off the phone before landing, and say "keep it, we'll have the ACLU sort it out"
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Noteworthy
BREAKING: We @democracydefendersfund.org are filing a complaint for an ethics probe into whether OLC twisted the law to justify lethal strikes in international waters
Experts say it's murder–lawyers are not allowed to justify that!
The Office of Professional Responsibility must investigate
Read👇
Experts say it's murder–lawyers are not allowed to justify that!
The Office of Professional Responsibility must investigate
Read👇
Justice Department faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes
A bipartisan group of former ethics officials is asking for an internal Justice Department investigation into the legal opinion justifying strikes against alleged drug boats.
www.cbsnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Noteworthy
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lol, Greg Bovino was in the SUV. No Gatorade for you, Nazi
“‘You want some chicken? You ain’t getting it here, bro,’ Wayne Davis can be heard taunting the agents through the door.”
“‘Go somewhere else,’ he can be heard saying through the door.”
www.wwltv.com/article/news...
“‘Go somewhere else,’ he can be heard saying through the door.”
www.wwltv.com/article/news...
'Go somewhere else': Manager locks Border Patrol out of Kenner store
In video shared with WWL, the manager can be heard taunting agents through the locked door.
www.wwltv.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
lol, Greg Bovino was in the SUV. No Gatorade for you, Nazi
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You can mock people for thinking the leopards would dine elsewhere but it is unequivocally good that the demo that reeeeeally helped put trump back in the wh is seeing what is happening and apparently reacting accordingly
For the first time in nearly two decades of our surveys of U.S. Latinos, most say they think the situation of Hispanics in this country has worsened in the last year. And about a third of Latinos say they have considered leaving the country in the last six months. www.pewresearch.org/...
December 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
You can mock people for thinking the leopards would dine elsewhere but it is unequivocally good that the demo that reeeeeally helped put trump back in the wh is seeing what is happening and apparently reacting accordingly
Russia will slaughter Ukrainians waiting in line to vote.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine could hold elections in 60 to 90 days if the U.S. and Europe provide security so people can vote.
If Europe and US are willing to put troops on the ground across all of Ukraine, and provide air defense then an election is possible. It’s their move, now.
If Europe and US are willing to put troops on the ground across all of Ukraine, and provide air defense then an election is possible. It’s their move, now.
December 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Russia will slaughter Ukrainians waiting in line to vote.
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What they desperately need to hear is what you really think: that under Trump, the U.S. is off the rails and barreling towards self-destruction, but is too big a dumpster fire to get in the way of.
December 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
What they desperately need to hear is what you really think: that under Trump, the U.S. is off the rails and barreling towards self-destruction, but is too big a dumpster fire to get in the way of.
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I can’t tell you how many MAGA folks I’ve talked to, especially in business, who come back from Europe and say “They all seem very complimentary and pragmatic in talking about Trump.” Stop it, please, you’re only encouraging them in their delusions.
December 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I can’t tell you how many MAGA folks I’ve talked to, especially in business, who come back from Europe and say “They all seem very complimentary and pragmatic in talking about Trump.” Stop it, please, you’re only encouraging them in their delusions.
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I always get frustrated when Europeans - in some misguided attempt to seem agreeable and open-minded to visiting Americans - behave like everything is normal. Everything is not normal, and Americans need to hear this loud and clear every time you talk to them.
Good prime @theguardian.com on European reactions to the US National Security Strategy, including comments from @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @mijrahman.bsky.social, @alanderminna.bsky.social and me:
European Council president warns US not to interfere in Europe’s affairs
The new US national security strategy codifies a seismic shift in transatlantic relations, say experts
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I always get frustrated when Europeans - in some misguided attempt to seem agreeable and open-minded to visiting Americans - behave like everything is normal. Everything is not normal, and Americans need to hear this loud and clear every time you talk to them.
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The Utah GOP is using out-of-state signature gatherers paid with funds from a D.C.-based "dark money" group in their effort to repeal Utah's new congressional map.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2025/12/08/gerrymandering-utah-gop-uses-out
https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2025/12/08/gerrymandering-utah-gop-uses-out
December 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The Utah GOP is using out-of-state signature gatherers paid with funds from a D.C.-based "dark money" group in their effort to repeal Utah's new congressional map.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2025/12/08/gerrymandering-utah-gop-uses-out
https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2025/12/08/gerrymandering-utah-gop-uses-out
Hey followers - I've known Wild Hornets since the beginning. It's been an honor. My family just donated. I'm asking everyone to PLEASE contribute just a little. 🙏 Toonie Tuesday is all about the cumulative power of small donations. Your $2 or $5 can make a huge difference.
🚀𝗦𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝘆🚀
This week we are supporting the @wildhornets.bsky.social to raise funds for stings🐝!
They are the future of aerial defense: fast, intelligent, and relentless.
Donate €2 £2 $2 📬 screenshot in replies & repost (put Toonie in comment)
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#ToonieTuesday
This week we are supporting the @wildhornets.bsky.social to raise funds for stings🐝!
They are the future of aerial defense: fast, intelligent, and relentless.
Donate €2 £2 $2 📬 screenshot in replies & repost (put Toonie in comment)
🔗 linktr.ee/WildHornets
⤵️1/4
#ToonieTuesday
December 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Hey followers - I've known Wild Hornets since the beginning. It's been an honor. My family just donated. I'm asking everyone to PLEASE contribute just a little. 🙏 Toonie Tuesday is all about the cumulative power of small donations. Your $2 or $5 can make a huge difference.
Bastards. This is illegal. U.S. is run by sadists. Horrible, shocking behavior. Hope @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social talks about this in his monologue. And @nbcnews.com should feature it prominently in their nightly newscast. I've noticed they tiptoe around stories now. Hey NBC, grow a pair.
They were getting ready to swear their allegiance oath. The final step to citizenship. They were pulled off the lines.
Then the ceremonies were canceled.
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people.com/immigrants-a...
Then the ceremonies were canceled.
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people.com/immigrants-a...
Immigrants Approved for Citizenship ‘Plucked Out’ of Line Moments Before Pledging Allegiance: Report
Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the ceremony. The incident comes after USCIS told employees to halt all immigrat...
people.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Bastards. This is illegal. U.S. is run by sadists. Horrible, shocking behavior. Hope @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social talks about this in his monologue. And @nbcnews.com should feature it prominently in their nightly newscast. I've noticed they tiptoe around stories now. Hey NBC, grow a pair.
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Update from the Trump Crime Family masquerading as a government. (One in a series.)
Good morning Bluesky. This is the most corrupt, transactional, and selfish, and need I say it, incestutuous, regime in US history. That is saying a lot. Wow.
December 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Update from the Trump Crime Family masquerading as a government. (One in a series.)
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She paid hundreds of thousands for life-saving open-heart surgery and only avoided bankruptcy because she had solid insurance.
For anyone without coverage or savings, the same surgery could ruin them or cost their life.
That’s how broken this system is.
#TrumpInflationCrisis
For anyone without coverage or savings, the same surgery could ruin them or cost their life.
That’s how broken this system is.
#TrumpInflationCrisis
December 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
She paid hundreds of thousands for life-saving open-heart surgery and only avoided bankruptcy because she had solid insurance.
For anyone without coverage or savings, the same surgery could ruin them or cost their life.
That’s how broken this system is.
#TrumpInflationCrisis
For anyone without coverage or savings, the same surgery could ruin them or cost their life.
That’s how broken this system is.
#TrumpInflationCrisis
Unhappy that Blue Sky just demanded I enter a birthday in order to access the system. They could have just asked for a date range. So I entered a somewhat misleading date. It's none of their business. And I don't know what they are doing with all the data they collect.
December 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Unhappy that Blue Sky just demanded I enter a birthday in order to access the system. They could have just asked for a date range. So I entered a somewhat misleading date. It's none of their business. And I don't know what they are doing with all the data they collect.
Was listening to KEPX this morning and they played “Small Town Boy.” WOW memories. 🥂 to Bronski.
December 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Was listening to KEPX this morning and they played “Small Town Boy.” WOW memories. 🥂 to Bronski.
The scores are still visible on Redfin. Do not look at a house until you know the flood risk, at the very least.
Zillow’s climate risk scores have disappeared from home listings, but the risks are very real and more climate stories on Green Daily
The Imperfect Science of Home Climate Risk Scores
Zillow’s climate risk scores have disappeared from home listings, but the risks themselves are very real. Modeling those threats down to the home level, though, is challenging.
bloom.bg
December 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The scores are still visible on Redfin. Do not look at a house until you know the flood risk, at the very least.
Are the Russians on meth? They act like it.
"Investigators said the soldiers beat and tortured him to death, then tried to hide the crime by blowing up his body in a car"
‘Donbas Cowboy’ – Russians jailed for killing US volunteer on their side
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
‘Donbas Cowboy’ – Russians jailed for killing US volunteer on their side
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Donbas Cowboy’ – Russians jailed for killing US volunteer on their side
Russell Bentley, 63, was grabbed and tortured by soldiers who thought he was spying for Ukraine; $800m US arms shortfall, says Zelenskyy. What we know on day 1,385
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Are the Russians on meth? They act like it.