Mercury55.bsky.social
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Skeptic, open to new information, veteran, supports democracy and the rule of law. Resisting the convicted felon, adjudicated rapist, delusional narcissist in the Oval Office who is tearing down our democracy so he can be a dictator.
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Trump's response to the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner says it all.
Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-response-to-the-deaths-of
Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-response-to-the-deaths-of
Trump's response to the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner says it all
Friends,
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December 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Trump's response to the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner says it all.
Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-response-to-the-deaths-of
Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-response-to-the-deaths-of
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Our competitors/colleagues at the @miamiherald.com posted an explosive investigation a few days ago showing the DeSantis administration misappropriated more than $35 million in state funds. Now, the Legislature must do its job, because DeSantis won't police himself.
Our editorial (gift link):
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DeSantis must answer for illicitly diverting millions | Editorial
An explosive investigation by the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times shows Gov. Ron DeSantis diverted more than $35 million in public funds to his private wars against abortion and recreational marij…
www.sun-sentinel.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Our competitors/colleagues at the @miamiherald.com posted an explosive investigation a few days ago showing the DeSantis administration misappropriated more than $35 million in state funds. Now, the Legislature must do its job, because DeSantis won't police himself.
Our editorial (gift link):
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"Serbia’s prosecutor for organized crime on Monday charged a government minister and three others with abuse of office and falsifying of documents to help pave the way for a real estate project linked to Jared Kushner". apnews.com/article/serb...
Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project
Serbia’s prosecutor for organized crime has charged a government minister and three others with abuse of position and falsifying of documents related to a luxury real estate project linked to U.S.
apnews.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
"Serbia’s prosecutor for organized crime on Monday charged a government minister and three others with abuse of office and falsifying of documents to help pave the way for a real estate project linked to Jared Kushner". apnews.com/article/serb...
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Like any bully, Trump is fundamentally a coward. When he feels humiliated, he lashes out. Every authoritarian action he is taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity. He feigns strength, but he's operating from a place of weakness.
December 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Like any bully, Trump is fundamentally a coward. When he feels humiliated, he lashes out. Every authoritarian action he is taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity. He feigns strength, but he's operating from a place of weakness.
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For more than two years, Jared Kushner has sought to build a Trump-branded complex of towers in a central Belgrade site once bombed by NATO.
But the plans are running into resistance in Serbia.On Monday, a special prosecutor indicted four officials including a cabinet minister over the project.
But the plans are running into resistance in Serbia.On Monday, a special prosecutor indicted four officials including a cabinet minister over the project.
Jared Kushner’s Plan to Build a Trump Hotel in Serbia Is Running Into Resistance
For more than two years, the U.S. president’s son-in-law has sought to build a complex of towers in a central Belgrade site once bombed by NATO.
www.wsj.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
For more than two years, Jared Kushner has sought to build a Trump-branded complex of towers in a central Belgrade site once bombed by NATO.
But the plans are running into resistance in Serbia.On Monday, a special prosecutor indicted four officials including a cabinet minister over the project.
But the plans are running into resistance in Serbia.On Monday, a special prosecutor indicted four officials including a cabinet minister over the project.
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A new investigation revealed that school districts and local governments are reportedly overpaying for supplies because of Amazon contracts that bind them to dynamic pricing.
Rather than allow for competitive bidding, the deals “covertly raise prices and inflate costs for governments.”
Rather than allow for competitive bidding, the deals “covertly raise prices and inflate costs for governments.”
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A new investigation revealed that school districts and local governments are reportedly overpaying for supplies because of Amazon contracts that bind them to dynamic pricing.
Rather than allow for competitive bidding, the deals “covertly raise prices and inflate costs for governments.”
Rather than allow for competitive bidding, the deals “covertly raise prices and inflate costs for governments.”
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Trump has paralyzed the NLRB for the last year. It’s a major boon to many of his corporate and billionaire donors, who have been fighting to crush workers’ rights for years.
It’s clear who he governs for.
It’s clear who he governs for.
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Trump has paralyzed the NLRB for the last year. It’s a major boon to many of his corporate and billionaire donors, who have been fighting to crush workers’ rights for years.
It’s clear who he governs for.
It’s clear who he governs for.
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Hungary: “Resign! Resign!”, citizens crowds chant outside Viktor Orbán’s and president’s offices in Budapest. 🇪🇺🇭🇺
December 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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IN MEMORIAM: ROB REINER FILMMAKER & PATRIOT 1947-2025
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
December 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
IN MEMORIAM: ROB REINER FILMMAKER & PATRIOT 1947-2025
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation has sued Trump for demolishing the White House's East Wing.
His plans to replace it with a billionaire-funded ballroom could be the most corrupt thing a president has ever done. https://youtu.be/Nbf6BJzpk1E?si=23K1iK7U-fxZWeVY
His plans to replace it with a billionaire-funded ballroom could be the most corrupt thing a president has ever done. https://youtu.be/Nbf6BJzpk1E?si=23K1iK7U-fxZWeVY
Trump’s Ballroom Corruption Exposed
Robert Reich
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December 16, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has sued Trump for demolishing the White House's East Wing.
His plans to replace it with a billionaire-funded ballroom could be the most corrupt thing a president has ever done. https://youtu.be/Nbf6BJzpk1E?si=23K1iK7U-fxZWeVY
His plans to replace it with a billionaire-funded ballroom could be the most corrupt thing a president has ever done. https://youtu.be/Nbf6BJzpk1E?si=23K1iK7U-fxZWeVY
Russia praisesTrump’s national security strategy: it embraces the 19th century idea - dictators controlling major nations rule the world. It is blind to reality: Russia and China are our global threats. We need allies like NATO to defend democracies. This is very dangerous for the entire world.
December 7, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Russia praisesTrump’s national security strategy: it embraces the 19th century idea - dictators controlling major nations rule the world. It is blind to reality: Russia and China are our global threats. We need allies like NATO to defend democracies. This is very dangerous for the entire world.
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Maybe, just maybe, if the FBI counterterrorism desk hadn't been retasked to chasing abuelitas, somebody might've followed up on the tips...
Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with 'dark isolation' as community raised concerns
Emails obtained by the Associated Press show that the Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House had been unraveling for years.
www.latimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Maybe, just maybe, if the FBI counterterrorism desk hadn't been retasked to chasing abuelitas, somebody might've followed up on the tips...
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Breaking: Costco is suing Donald Trump for his tariffs, declaring them illegal and demanding a “full refund” for raising prices nationwide.
December 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Breaking: Costco is suing Donald Trump for his tariffs, declaring them illegal and demanding a “full refund” for raising prices nationwide.
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The DJT administration fired 8 immigration judges in NYC today.
All the judges were dismissed from the immigration court’s offices at 26 Federal Plaza, a building that houses the NYC headquarters ICE and has become the epicenter of migrant arrests in the city.
All the judges were dismissed from the immigration court’s offices at 26 Federal Plaza, a building that houses the NYC headquarters ICE and has become the epicenter of migrant arrests in the city.
December 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The DJT administration fired 8 immigration judges in NYC today.
All the judges were dismissed from the immigration court’s offices at 26 Federal Plaza, a building that houses the NYC headquarters ICE and has become the epicenter of migrant arrests in the city.
All the judges were dismissed from the immigration court’s offices at 26 Federal Plaza, a building that houses the NYC headquarters ICE and has become the epicenter of migrant arrests in the city.
Trump is disrupting the economy, firing civil servants, attacking public health, and destroying the social safety net. His Epstein Class is people with extreme wealth who think the rules don’t apply to them. GOP policies benefit the wealthy while Trump’s tariffs skyrocket household costs.
December 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Trump is disrupting the economy, firing civil servants, attacking public health, and destroying the social safety net. His Epstein Class is people with extreme wealth who think the rules don’t apply to them. GOP policies benefit the wealthy while Trump’s tariffs skyrocket household costs.
Documents from the Epstein estate show friendship between Epstein and political, academic, and economic leaders eager for access to Epstein’s money, info, and connections. MAGA backed Trump in the belief that he would hold such people to account, but it is now clear he is protecting them instead.
December 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Documents from the Epstein estate show friendship between Epstein and political, academic, and economic leaders eager for access to Epstein’s money, info, and connections. MAGA backed Trump in the belief that he would hold such people to account, but it is now clear he is protecting them instead.
Last week Trump commuted the sentence of David Gentile, convicted in 2024 of defrauding 10,000 investors in a $1.6 billion scheme. Victims were small business owners, teachers, nurses, farmers, veterans. “I lost my whole life savings.” Trump doesn’t care about you unless you’re a billionaire.
December 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Last week Trump commuted the sentence of David Gentile, convicted in 2024 of defrauding 10,000 investors in a $1.6 billion scheme. Victims were small business owners, teachers, nurses, farmers, veterans. “I lost my whole life savings.” Trump doesn’t care about you unless you’re a billionaire.
The Trump administration is replacing American democracy with a kleptocracy: corruption so billionaires use government to steal public. It permits theft while the President provides cover by pardons. His Big Beautiful Bill gave tax cuts to billionaires and increased costs on the rest of us.
December 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The Trump administration is replacing American democracy with a kleptocracy: corruption so billionaires use government to steal public. It permits theft while the President provides cover by pardons. His Big Beautiful Bill gave tax cuts to billionaires and increased costs on the rest of us.
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Senator Mark E. Kelly, Patriot of Patriots
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Senator Mark E. Kelly, Patriot of Patriots
The contrast between him and Pete Hegseth or Trump couldn’t be larger
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November 26, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Senator Mark E. Kelly, Patriot of Patriots
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SEN. Mark Kelly (CAPT, USN, Retired) speaks truth to power.
November 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
SEN. Mark Kelly (CAPT, USN, Retired) speaks truth to power.
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I stand with Senator Mark Kelly
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I stand with Senator Mark Kelly
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I stand with Mark Kelly.
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I stand with Mark Kelly.
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Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.