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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming Wow! What a Ride
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You know… there’s a sure-fire way to put Epstein conspiracy theories to rest…

#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. James Comer doubts his Epstein probe will satisfy the public.

The House Oversight chair fears "so many conspiracy theories" will haunt any findings he ultimately releases.
‘Nobody will ever believe it’: James Comer airs doubts about his own Epstein investigation
The House Oversight chair fears "so many conspiracy theories" will haunt any findings he ultimately releases.
www.politico.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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That description requires some imagination, but yeah, Patel can't quite shovel the same shite he's eating to the rest of us, does he? Since we're walking down memory lane, let's remind Patel how this domino started, cause and effect and all that:
November 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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If we all do one random act of kindness daily, we just might set the world in the right direction.

#kindness #happiness #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #Thanksgiving:
November 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Republicans complain when military veteran Democrats in Congress remind current service members they're not only allowed to refuse illegal orders but bound to do so under oath to the Constitution

Maybe Trump is in office because the right doesn't understand what "illegal" means?
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Of course the Trump administration approved this.. Of course they will blame Biden.. what matters is that people hear the truth. #Trumpliesagain #DCShooting
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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November 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Deep thought: Trump dismantles federal authority so that only his vile dictatorship remains.
November 27, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Putin: “Signing documents with the current Ukrainian leadership is pointless. It made fundamental strategic mistake by not holding presidential elections. Ukrainian president has lost his legitimate status. Russia is also at war, but we held elections.”
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The Secretary of Transportation is terrified
They did it again! NYC subway Thanksgiving 2025, via @scootercaster.com!
November 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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On this Thanksgiving Day, I am truly thankful and grateful for each and every one of you who has helped me in my dire situation to have a home health aide, your donations and repost has touched my heart. I am truly grateful for each and every one of you! Thank you 🙏
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November 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Look at the sample of headlines about the shooter. Only the UK's Guardian notes in the headline that the shooter of the National Guard troops was trained by the CIA. Wonder why US media wants to downplay that?!
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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JD Vance loves nothing more than telling insane lies about this nation’s history
VP JD Vance stood before a crowd and tried to falsify history, claiming Christians ended widespread mass child-sacrifice practices among Native Americans
November 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Although Trump has the broad power to grant a pardon or commutation to Maxwell, Raskin’s resolution would “put House members on record opposing a pardon for Maxwell, adding pressure to the White House if the chamber votes overwhelming in favor”

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
A top House Democrat pushes to oppose Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) introduced a symbolic measure to put House members on the record opposing a pardon for Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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MEDICARE FOR ALL IS POPULAR: “A new poll finds 65% of voters support a Medicare for All system. That includes 78% of Democrats, 71% of independents, and 49% of Republicans.”

Making a broken system less bad is not enough. #MedicareForAllNow

jacobin.com/2025/11/medi...
November 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Stares at you in federal minimum wage.
What are you basing this on? Average incomes have risen hugely in the last 25 years. There was a period of stagnation during the great recession, but that was paired with historically low interest rates.

fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MEHOI...
Real Median Household Income in the United States
Real Median Household Income in the United States
fred.stlouisfed.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Nothing says supporting healthcare like making it harder for people to become nurses.

Thank you to nurses and all the other healthcare professionals who are on the job today.

#RadioFreeAmerica

www.nbcnews.com/news/educati...
Trump administration says nursing isn't a professional degree amid new limits on loans
The new student loan caps take effect in July. Here's what that means for students looking to pursue advanced nursing degrees.
www.nbcnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Trump: TO be tough on China I will impose huge tariffs
China [buys all its soybean from Brazil]
Trump: To free Bolsonaro I will impose huge tariffs on coffee
Brazil [jails Bolsonaro early]
Trump to Japan: You have to let China take Taiwan or they won't buy our soybeans
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Sending gratitude to all my fellow carers. At least for a day, please try to set aside the self-doubts; focus on all that you are accomplishing for those you love and who love you in return, even when they cannot find the words.

#Thanksgiving #gratitude #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth
November 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Jamaican bobsleigh team captures historic gold medal at Whistler competition

Victory comes just weeks after country was devastated by Hurricane Melissa

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www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
#TheMoment Jamaica's bobsled team made history in Whistler
Shane Pitter and Junior Harris, members of the four-man Jamaican bobsled team, tell The National about the moment they made history, winning their first international competition at the North American...
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Trump cuts money from policing...when he says he is working to reduce crime....it's a lie.

www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
Trump Defunds Effective Crime-Prevention Policies
Misguided budget cuts could reverse encouraging crime trends.
www.brennancenter.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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The President of the United States of America - who is a stunning black hole of sociopathy and malignant narcissism - is emotionally incapable of wishing ALL the people of the United States a Happy Thanksgiving.

Incapable.

Oh and he threatened the lives of Dem legislators this week.

#RemoveTrump
November 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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The Republican Party supports everything illegal Trump does, or else they'd use Congressional power to rein him in.

Trump isn't rogue.

He is doing exactly what Republicans want.

Two National Guardsmen have now been shot because of it.
November 27, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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Reminder of who the real threat was, and who the threat has never been.

Maybe today should be a day of atonement.
November 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM