Even “textualists” must admit the first three words of the Constitution are “We the People” - ultimate and final sovereignty rests with the people.
“People should not be afraid of their governments - governments should be afraid of the people”
“People should not be afraid of their governments - governments should be afraid of the people”
again, the supreme court did not write the constitution (or the declaration) and—despite what you may think—they don't have the monopoly on the interpretation of those documents.
the people have a say, and if the court is out of step with the people, that's a problem for the court, not the governed
the people have a say, and if the court is out of step with the people, that's a problem for the court, not the governed
i think to understand the meaning of the birthright citizenship clause to the framers of the 14th amendment, you have to understand significance of dred scott to the civil war republican party. dred scott wasn't just a bad ruling, it was understood as a rejection of the declaration itself.
December 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Even “textualists” must admit the first three words of the Constitution are “We the People” - ultimate and final sovereignty rests with the people.
“People should not be afraid of their governments - governments should be afraid of the people”
“People should not be afraid of their governments - governments should be afraid of the people”
Hmm. Seems like something CNN should be asking lawmakers about instead of whatever it is they’re doing this morning.
PUNCHBOWL: “.. GOP members messaged us over the weekend saying that they, too, are considering retiring in the middle of the term. Here’s one particularly exercised senior House Republican:
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Hmm. Seems like something CNN should be asking lawmakers about instead of whatever it is they’re doing this morning.
Why Rep. Clay Higgins voted against releasing the files - Louisiana Illuminator
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Why Rep. Clay Higgins voted against releasing the files - Louisiana Illuminator
Personally, I prefer the more sophisticated “fuck off”
an important message to elite society in general:
this is an unpopular, weak and failing lame duck president and you can just tell him no
this is an unpopular, weak and failing lame duck president and you can just tell him no
can we appreciate just how badly Johnson and Trump played this Epstein vote? total failure of a pressure campaign, delayed for months to ensure it stays in the news and immediately swamps "the Dems caved" as soon as the shutdown ends, and now it passes 427-1
couldn't have gone worse if they tried
couldn't have gone worse if they tried
November 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Personally, I prefer the more sophisticated “fuck off”
“We must keep the majority at all costs” says the guy who NEVER pays for anything.
"This all began with the Rigged Census" claims the guy who was president during the 2020 census
November 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
“We must keep the majority at all costs” says the guy who NEVER pays for anything.
The first (and only) question any citizen or journalist should ask any GOP Pol who defends King Dirty Don the Pedo is “are you also a pedophile?”
Rep. Andy Harris: "My gut feeling is that if there is something in there about Donald Trump, the Biden DOJ would've released it." (Sounds like a great reason to release the files!)
November 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The first (and only) question any citizen or journalist should ask any GOP Pol who defends King Dirty Don the Pedo is “are you also a pedophile?”
Russia Russia Russia and the Epstein files merging feels like when Kramer got lost at 1st and 1st
Well it's been a pretty intense day of academic administration I guess I'll just check in on the news events of the day ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!?! www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Jeffrey Epstein claims he gave Russians insight into Trump
Newly released emails show the late convicted sex offender’s extensive network of foreign contacts, whom he corresponded with about Trump’s policy decisions.
www.politico.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Russia Russia Russia and the Epstein files merging feels like when Kramer got lost at 1st and 1st
@kaine.senate.gov Feeling like you got played by “your friends on the other side of the aisle” yet?
NEW: Republicans demand tougher abortion restrictions to extend Obamacare funds
This demand spans Senate leadership to Finance Cmte to proponents of ACA money.
Dems say hell no, current Hyde protections suffice.
"It's a nonstarter," Shaheen tells me.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
This demand spans Senate leadership to Finance Cmte to proponents of ACA money.
Dems say hell no, current Hyde protections suffice.
"It's a nonstarter," Shaheen tells me.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Republicans demand tougher abortion restrictions to extend Obamacare funds
Democrats say that’s a nonstarter, arguing there are already limits on abortion access. The dispute could torpedo a deal, leading to higher health insurance premiums for millions.
www.nbcnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
@kaine.senate.gov Feeling like you got played by “your friends on the other side of the aisle” yet?
This is just too good. I happily subscribed!
"It may not be much comfort for those bitter about what they see as a needless surrender. But there’s at least a chance that we’ll look back at this moment as a key turning point, one that produced a Democratic Party less willing to live on its knees." — @paulwaldman.bsky.social
Cue the rebellion
The Democratic base is enraged at their party's capitulation — and that's a good thing.
www.publicnotice.co
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This is just too good. I happily subscribed!
@indivisible.org ahem…
@indivisible.org don’t you think it’s about time for another Nationwide No Kings Rally except this time it’s on Monday, everyone walks off their job, and it doesn’t end until this Administration capitulates? I feel like there should be a term for this kind of action….
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
@indivisible.org ahem…
It’s time to stop looking to the elites to fight Trump and stop this madness. We the People are going to have to do this ourselves.
November 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It’s time to stop looking to the elites to fight Trump and stop this madness. We the People are going to have to do this ourselves.
@indivisible.org don’t you think it’s about time for another Nationwide No Kings Rally except this time it’s on Monday, everyone walks off their job, and it doesn’t end until this Administration capitulates? I feel like there should be a term for this kind of action….
November 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
@indivisible.org don’t you think it’s about time for another Nationwide No Kings Rally except this time it’s on Monday, everyone walks off their job, and it doesn’t end until this Administration capitulates? I feel like there should be a term for this kind of action….
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The more democratic elements of the American constitutional and economic order are actually throwing up road blocks to Trumpism. Protests and boycotts and low level courts and juries and cetera. Elite actors on the other hand are all too frequently caving. Fascinating study in who actually cares!
BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The more democratic elements of the American constitutional and economic order are actually throwing up road blocks to Trumpism. Protests and boycotts and low level courts and juries and cetera. Elite actors on the other hand are all too frequently caving. Fascinating study in who actually cares!
@repyassansari.bsky.social You are awesome!
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
@repyassansari.bsky.social You are awesome!
@repwalkinshaw.bsky.social I think you should get in on this and sign up to spell her.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
@repwalkinshaw.bsky.social I think you should get in on this and sign up to spell her.
@theonion.com “Angry Narcissist Ecstatic When Everyone Blames Him For Everything”
Trump: "What the Democrats will do is make Puerto Rico a state, make DC a state, they're gonna pack the Court. They're gonna end up with more electoral votes. They're gonna end up with 4 senators. And they're gonna do this 100%."
November 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
@theonion.com “Angry Narcissist Ecstatic When Everyone Blames Him For Everything”
Every reference to Trump should be “the most unpopular President in history”
This week's Economist/YouGov tracker:
Right Track/Wrong Track: 30/61
Trump Job Approval: 39/58
Most important issues: Inflation/Prices (23%), Jobs/Economy (14%)
Trump Approval on those issues:
➡️Inflation/Prices: 31/61
➡️Jobs/Economy: 35/57
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Right Track/Wrong Track: 30/61
Trump Job Approval: 39/58
Most important issues: Inflation/Prices (23%), Jobs/Economy (14%)
Trump Approval on those issues:
➡️Inflation/Prices: 31/61
➡️Jobs/Economy: 35/57
d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/ec...
October 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Every reference to Trump should be “the most unpopular President in history”
Every accusation is an admission- “We know radical billionaire donors like Soros must be funding these massive demonstrations to undermine our rule because radical billionaire donors fund everything we do to undermine democracy and service King Donald.”
Ernst: "I think it is extremely important that we look at who is funding these protests. We have to get to the bottom of this. It could be the usual suspect -- George Soros."
October 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Every accusation is an admission- “We know radical billionaire donors like Soros must be funding these massive demonstrations to undermine our rule because radical billionaire donors fund everything we do to undermine democracy and service King Donald.”
Today’s #NoKings turnout shows the only card these fascists have left to play is to try turning the troops against the people. But like everything else they’ve done, it will only serve to turn the people - and the troops - against them.
Vance: Trump wanted me to tell each and every one of you despite the Schumer shutdown, he will do everything he can to make sure you get paid exactly as you deserve. Democrats seem to want to keep the government shutdown even though it would mean a lot if you would not get your paycheck
October 19, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Today’s #NoKings turnout shows the only card these fascists have left to play is to try turning the troops against the people. But like everything else they’ve done, it will only serve to turn the people - and the troops - against them.
Powerful
October 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Powerful
Amazing
October 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Amazing
We don’t talk enough about Article IV Section 4. Keeping the House out of session indefinitely and invasion of American cities with US troops seems a pretty direct violation.
October 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We don’t talk enough about Article IV Section 4. Keeping the House out of session indefinitely and invasion of American cities with US troops seems a pretty direct violation.
It’s all about the grift, and it always has been. And no matter how much they steal, it’s NEVER enough.
It’s no wonder that Trump has such a twisted view of war and sacrifice. And the utility of bribes.
October 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
It’s all about the grift, and it always has been. And no matter how much they steal, it’s NEVER enough.
At what point I wonder will rank and file MAGA realize they’ve been conned? If you’re MAGA and you’re not part of the grift, Trump’s regime is screwing you, right now, in ways you aren’t even aware of. Doesn’t that make you angry?
Gun rights folks are seething. They want Pam Bondi fired. And I gotta say - I don’t blame them.
October 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
At what point I wonder will rank and file MAGA realize they’ve been conned? If you’re MAGA and you’re not part of the grift, Trump’s regime is screwing you, right now, in ways you aren’t even aware of. Doesn’t that make you angry?