Michael Stepney
@mikestepney.bsky.social
Live life to the fullest!!! Don’t let anyone deter you from following your dreams & ambitions! Regular person, Moderate comic book reader, Elite video game collector 😀
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Pete Hegseth's "Kill Them All" Order Constitutes a War Crime!
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Pete Hegseth's "Kill Them All " Order Constitutes a War Crime!
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November 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Pete Hegseth's "Kill Them All" Order Constitutes a War Crime!
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
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Vladimir Putin is trying to undermine and delegitimize upcoming elections in Ukraine: "It's not important who votes, it's important who counts the votes."
November 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Vladimir Putin is trying to undermine and delegitimize upcoming elections in Ukraine: "It's not important who votes, it's important who counts the votes."
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ICE will provide huge financial incentives to bounty hunters who help Trump hunt down immigrants. My latest on how private contractors could earn up to $281 MILLION dollars serving as de facto law enforcement.
No $ for SNAP, but Trump has millions for bounty hunters.
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No $ for SNAP, but Trump has millions for bounty hunters.
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Trump’s ICE Offers MASSIVE REWARD in SHOCKING Scheme
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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November 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
ICE will provide huge financial incentives to bounty hunters who help Trump hunt down immigrants. My latest on how private contractors could earn up to $281 MILLION dollars serving as de facto law enforcement.
No $ for SNAP, but Trump has millions for bounty hunters.
youtu.be/7AT-dwgAKms?...
No $ for SNAP, but Trump has millions for bounty hunters.
youtu.be/7AT-dwgAKms?...
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Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom should be alive. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe should not be in a hospital fighting for his life. There’s no fucking reason for National Guard troops to be in DC. There’s no fucking reason at all. There never has been.
Damn Trump. Damn him.
Damn Trump. Damn him.
November 29, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom should be alive. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe should not be in a hospital fighting for his life. There’s no fucking reason for National Guard troops to be in DC. There’s no fucking reason at all. There never has been.
Damn Trump. Damn him.
Damn Trump. Damn him.
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Stephen Miller said the building was “filled with TdA terrorists.”
DOJ prosecutors have not filed criminal charges or shown evidence that anyone arrested in the raid belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social and @blockclubchi.bsky.social
DOJ prosecutors have not filed criminal charges or shown evidence that anyone arrested in the raid belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social and @blockclubchi.bsky.social
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
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November 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Stephen Miller said the building was “filled with TdA terrorists.”
DOJ prosecutors have not filed criminal charges or shown evidence that anyone arrested in the raid belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social and @blockclubchi.bsky.social
DOJ prosecutors have not filed criminal charges or shown evidence that anyone arrested in the raid belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social and @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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20-year-old West Virginia National Guard member, Sarah Beckstrom, died a day after volunteering to serve in DC so that others could enjoy Thanksgiving with their families. She deserves our gratitude, not political exploitation by a shameless president who scapegoats immigrants to swell his power.
November 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
20-year-old West Virginia National Guard member, Sarah Beckstrom, died a day after volunteering to serve in DC so that others could enjoy Thanksgiving with their families. She deserves our gratitude, not political exploitation by a shameless president who scapegoats immigrants to swell his power.
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Gosh, and to think I was under the impression Stephen Miller's forebears were the dudes who landed at Jamestown, kidnapped Pocahontas, and then forcibly deported her
Ah yes, Stephen Miller, née Stephen Standish Miller, a descendant of the Mayflower Standishes
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Gosh, and to think I was under the impression Stephen Miller's forebears were the dudes who landed at Jamestown, kidnapped Pocahontas, and then forcibly deported her
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If You Wanna Play The Blame Game, Blame Trump For The Shooting Of The Two National Guard members: Look, I think the person to blame for the shooting of the two National Guard members in DC is the shooter. But many want to blame the left or blame ALL migrants. Well, if you wanna play the blame game,…
If You Wanna Play The Blame Game, Blame Trump For The Shooting Of The Two National Guard members
Look, I think the person to blame for the shooting of the two National Guard members in DC is the shooter. But many want to blame the left or blame ALL migrants. Well, if you wanna play the blame game, blame Trump. For purely selfish reasons, he out the National Guard in DC and made them targets, sitting ducks.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
If You Wanna Play The Blame Game, Blame Trump For The Shooting Of The Two National Guard members: Look, I think the person to blame for the shooting of the two National Guard members in DC is the shooter. But many want to blame the left or blame ALL migrants. Well, if you wanna play the blame game,…
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About 40% of SNAP recipients are children. Around half of ALL children in the country are covered by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
And the so-called “party of family values” gutted both programs by billions of dollars.
Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.
And the so-called “party of family values” gutted both programs by billions of dollars.
Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
About 40% of SNAP recipients are children. Around half of ALL children in the country are covered by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
And the so-called “party of family values” gutted both programs by billions of dollars.
Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.
And the so-called “party of family values” gutted both programs by billions of dollars.
Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.
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A man with amnesia realizes he possesses the ability to gain a different "power" every time he dies.
He discovers his name is Mitch Shelley and that he has been dead for two years.
Mitch begins to piece together what has happened to him unaware that two female assassins are hunting him.
He discovers his name is Mitch Shelley and that he has been dead for two years.
Mitch begins to piece together what has happened to him unaware that two female assassins are hunting him.
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A man with amnesia realizes he possesses the ability to gain a different "power" every time he dies.
He discovers his name is Mitch Shelley and that he has been dead for two years.
Mitch begins to piece together what has happened to him unaware that two female assassins are hunting him.
He discovers his name is Mitch Shelley and that he has been dead for two years.
Mitch begins to piece together what has happened to him unaware that two female assassins are hunting him.
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Donald Trump hates me, and the feeling is mutual.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
Trump Sued Me. I Fought and Won.
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Donald Trump hates me, and the feeling is mutual.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
I believe he is a criminal and an authoritarian who is trying to destroy our democracy and the rule of law. I spend a considerable amount of my time fighting against him and his enablers in court and in public discourse.
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Steve Witkoff isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin and prolonging the war
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What Is Steve Witkoff Trying to Do?
Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin and prolonging the war.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Steve Witkoff isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin and prolonging the war
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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😂😂😂
Terrible news for Pulte.
Fantastic news for the rule of law.
Terrible news for Pulte.
Fantastic news for the rule of law.
Rep. Eric Swalwell's lawsuit against Bil PULTE has been assigned to ... Judge Boasberg.
November 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
😂😂😂
Terrible news for Pulte.
Fantastic news for the rule of law.
Terrible news for Pulte.
Fantastic news for the rule of law.
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Nestled within this bizarre story is the important news that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has taken the first steps toward striking down its state’s GOP congressional gerrymander, a move that could net Democrats 2-3 more seats in the House of Representatives. slate.com/news-and-pol...
Conservative Justice Uses Fake Quote to Justify Wisconsin Republican Gerrymander
It is not clear how Ziegler’s misquotation wound up in the published opinion of a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Nestled within this bizarre story is the important news that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has taken the first steps toward striking down its state’s GOP congressional gerrymander, a move that could net Democrats 2-3 more seats in the House of Representatives. slate.com/news-and-pol...
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The FBI wants to interview six Democratic military veterans who urged servicemembers to follow the law. Here’s a radical idea:
The Democratic members should simply refuse to cooperate with such madness. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The Democratic members should simply refuse to cooperate with such madness. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
As the FBI eyes Democratic veterans in Congress, members have a decision to make As the FBI eyes Democratic veterans in Congress, members have a decision to make
Federal law enforcement has taken an interest in the “illegal orders” video. Should the relevant lawmakers cooperate with the probe?
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November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The FBI wants to interview six Democratic military veterans who urged servicemembers to follow the law. Here’s a radical idea:
The Democratic members should simply refuse to cooperate with such madness. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The Democratic members should simply refuse to cooperate with such madness. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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@michaeldweiss.bsky.social explains how the Ukraine “peace plan” got laundered into the media: leaks from Trump-world figures trying to force the deal into existence, with JD Vance and Marco Rubio pulling string and vying to be MAGA's 2028 successor.
November 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
@michaeldweiss.bsky.social explains how the Ukraine “peace plan” got laundered into the media: leaks from Trump-world figures trying to force the deal into existence, with JD Vance and Marco Rubio pulling string and vying to be MAGA's 2028 successor.
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Memo to President Zelensky:
If you’re headed to the White House, take a page from Mamdani’s diplomacy manual: flatter the décor and the dictator.
Tell Trump his gold-leaf office is pure Versailles. Compliment the ballroom, say it’s “palatial”. You’ll have a new best friend.
If you’re headed to the White House, take a page from Mamdani’s diplomacy manual: flatter the décor and the dictator.
Tell Trump his gold-leaf office is pure Versailles. Compliment the ballroom, say it’s “palatial”. You’ll have a new best friend.
Zelensky ready to meet Trump over Thanksgiving to finalize deal, top aide tells Axios
U.S. and Ukrainian officials have agreed in principle on most aspects of the plan.
www.axios.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Memo to President Zelensky:
If you’re headed to the White House, take a page from Mamdani’s diplomacy manual: flatter the décor and the dictator.
Tell Trump his gold-leaf office is pure Versailles. Compliment the ballroom, say it’s “palatial”. You’ll have a new best friend.
If you’re headed to the White House, take a page from Mamdani’s diplomacy manual: flatter the décor and the dictator.
Tell Trump his gold-leaf office is pure Versailles. Compliment the ballroom, say it’s “palatial”. You’ll have a new best friend.
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“Let’s drop the honorific “Mr. President” when we’re addressing or discussing a man who defiles the Constitution, blows up every norm, and torments Americans,” writes Jen Rubin in her latest.
Words & Phrases We Can Do Without
‘Mr. President’? Not for this brute.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
“Let’s drop the honorific “Mr. President” when we’re addressing or discussing a man who defiles the Constitution, blows up every norm, and torments Americans,” writes Jen Rubin in her latest.
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Senator Kelly’s remarks in the video are “a 100% accurate representation of what the law says."
“No American citizen should have to deal with this type of preposterous investigation.”
- Professor Eugene Fidell, leading military justice expert in Wall Street Journal
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
“No American citizen should have to deal with this type of preposterous investigation.”
- Professor Eugene Fidell, leading military justice expert in Wall Street Journal
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
Pentagon Investigates Misconduct Allegations Against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly
The review comes after Kelly, a retired Navy captain, appeared in a video with other lawmakers telling military members not to obey unlawful orders.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Senator Kelly’s remarks in the video are “a 100% accurate representation of what the law says."
“No American citizen should have to deal with this type of preposterous investigation.”
- Professor Eugene Fidell, leading military justice expert in Wall Street Journal
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
“No American citizen should have to deal with this type of preposterous investigation.”
- Professor Eugene Fidell, leading military justice expert in Wall Street Journal
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
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Elon Musk & Doge Stole Your Data - The Shocking Truth: Elon Musk and his DOGE team stole your personal data, spending millions to influence elections and crippling regulatory oversight of his businesses.
What did we get? $1 Trillion more national debt and a report from Oxfam that DOGE cuts have…
What did we get? $1 Trillion more national debt and a report from Oxfam that DOGE cuts have…
Elon Musk & Doge Stole Your Data - The Shocking Truth
Elon Musk and his DOGE team stole your personal data, spending millions to influence elections and crippling regulatory oversight of his businesses.
What did we get? $1 Trillion more national debt and a report from Oxfam that DOGE cuts have already killed 217 million children around the world
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November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Elon Musk & Doge Stole Your Data - The Shocking Truth: Elon Musk and his DOGE team stole your personal data, spending millions to influence elections and crippling regulatory oversight of his businesses.
What did we get? $1 Trillion more national debt and a report from Oxfam that DOGE cuts have…
What did we get? $1 Trillion more national debt and a report from Oxfam that DOGE cuts have…
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“His abusive and excessive use of the GV Jet for his personal adventures and the assignment of SWAT-qualified special agents to guard his girlfriend are indicative of his lack of leadership experience, judgment and humility,” he added...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
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Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
“His abusive and excessive use of the GV Jet for his personal adventures and the assignment of SWAT-qualified special agents to guard his girlfriend are indicative of his lack of leadership experience, judgment and humility,” he added...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
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JUST IN: A judge dismissed Trump’s retribution case against James Comey without prejudice.
@jenrubin.bsky.social and @normeisen.bsky.social are LIVE to break down what this means. Watch:
https://open.substack.com/live-stream/81818
@jenrubin.bsky.social and @normeisen.bsky.social are LIVE to break down what this means. Watch:
https://open.substack.com/live-stream/81818
November 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
JUST IN: A judge dismissed Trump’s retribution case against James Comey without prejudice.
@jenrubin.bsky.social and @normeisen.bsky.social are LIVE to break down what this means. Watch:
https://open.substack.com/live-stream/81818
@jenrubin.bsky.social and @normeisen.bsky.social are LIVE to break down what this means. Watch:
https://open.substack.com/live-stream/81818
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Man, whatever's in those files, it must be pretty horrible
Really looks like the United States is about to launch a regime change war against Venezuela with:
-No casus belli
-No authorization from Congress
-No allies or international support
-No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela
-No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout
-No casus belli
-No authorization from Congress
-No allies or international support
-No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela
-No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout
November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Man, whatever's in those files, it must be pretty horrible