Phil Fuhrer
@philfuhrer.bsky.social
It is not just about what you see, hear and read. It is what you take from that information. I believe that the country is on a better course without trumpists / trumpism.
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Two questions:
1. If Trump via executive order changed the name of the country to “The United States of Trump,” would anyone be surprised?
2. And if he did do that, would any Republican or any conservative media talking head condemn it or try to stop it?
Be honest.
1. If Trump via executive order changed the name of the country to “The United States of Trump,” would anyone be surprised?
2. And if he did do that, would any Republican or any conservative media talking head condemn it or try to stop it?
Be honest.
December 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Two questions:
1. If Trump via executive order changed the name of the country to “The United States of Trump,” would anyone be surprised?
2. And if he did do that, would any Republican or any conservative media talking head condemn it or try to stop it?
Be honest.
1. If Trump via executive order changed the name of the country to “The United States of Trump,” would anyone be surprised?
2. And if he did do that, would any Republican or any conservative media talking head condemn it or try to stop it?
Be honest.
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Interesting, because I am assured by people on both side sides of the aisle that homeless people are not a part of our society, but a social nuisance to be harassed and a great societal danger to be expunged.
A homeless man living in Brown University basement helped police identify the suspect in the campus shooting.
How homeless man helped catch Brown shooting suspect
www.newsweek.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Interesting, because I am assured by people on both side sides of the aisle that homeless people are not a part of our society, but a social nuisance to be harassed and a great societal danger to be expunged.
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NEW: A Texas district in which Black students were allegedly taunted with monkey noises.
An Arizona school where students admitted saying “slavery is good.”
These are some of the incidents Trump’s Education Department has ignored:
An Arizona school where students admitted saying “slavery is good.”
These are some of the incidents Trump’s Education Department has ignored:
Monkey Sounds, “White Power” and the N-Word: Racial Harassment Against Black Students Ignored Under Trump
Since Trump returned to office, the Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation. It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discriminat...
www.propublica.org
December 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
NEW: A Texas district in which Black students were allegedly taunted with monkey noises.
An Arizona school where students admitted saying “slavery is good.”
These are some of the incidents Trump’s Education Department has ignored:
An Arizona school where students admitted saying “slavery is good.”
These are some of the incidents Trump’s Education Department has ignored:
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For one night, at least, officials addressed one issue: getting President Donald Trump to stay on a scripted message — in-part about affordability — in an 18-minute primetime address to the nation. https://cnn.it/3YGeUPy
Trump debuted a new affordability script. It's unclear to advisers whether he'll stick to it | CNN Politics
The White House is heading into a critical midterm year beset by economic challenges, as it tries to manage stubbornly high prices, a frustrated electorate and a commander-in-chief who struggles to show sympathy toward voters' pain.
www.cnn.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
For one night, at least, officials addressed one issue: getting President Donald Trump to stay on a scripted message — in-part about affordability — in an 18-minute primetime address to the nation. https://cnn.it/3YGeUPy
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Trump says war with Venezuela is possible – US politics live
www.theguardian.com
Trump says war with Venezuela is possible – US politics live
twp.ai
December 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Trump says war with Venezuela is possible – US politics live
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Something extraordinary and deeply humiliating is happening to the United States.
Canadians aren’t just skipping trips they’re quietly boycotting America.
In 2025, travel from Canada 🇨🇦 to the U.S. fell 40%.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
Canadians aren’t just skipping trips they’re quietly boycotting America.
In 2025, travel from Canada 🇨🇦 to the U.S. fell 40%.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
🇨🇦✈️ A 40% COLLAPSE: Canada Has Quietly Boycotted the United States — And It’s Costing America Billions
The latest US tourism numbers are out and the devastation is staggering.
open.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Something extraordinary and deeply humiliating is happening to the United States.
Canadians aren’t just skipping trips they’re quietly boycotting America.
In 2025, travel from Canada 🇨🇦 to the U.S. fell 40%.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
Canadians aren’t just skipping trips they’re quietly boycotting America.
In 2025, travel from Canada 🇨🇦 to the U.S. fell 40%.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
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Trump's disqualified prosecutor brutally mocked for glaring typo in her official signature
www.alternet.org
Trump's disqualified prosecutor brutally mocked for glaring typo in her official signature
twp.ai
December 19, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Trump's disqualified prosecutor brutally mocked for glaring typo in her official signature
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Breaking: A jury has found a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents.
Jury finds a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents
A jury has found a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities.
bit.ly
December 19, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Breaking: A jury has found a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents.
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This is the charge in count two that Judge Dugan was convicted on. An explanation of it and count one is contained in the linked article. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-trial-...
December 19, 2025 at 2:44 AM
This is the charge in count two that Judge Dugan was convicted on. An explanation of it and count one is contained in the linked article. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-trial-...
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Statement from Judge Dugan's legal team.
December 19, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Statement from Judge Dugan's legal team.
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In Trump world, the victims aren't human, and don't deserve empathy and respect. They're simply seen as problems and a threat to the king.
The Epstein survivors who spoke recently told CNN that they had gotten no outreach from the DOJ ahead of the files’ release.Trump’s DOJ regards the survivors not as friendly witnesses who could be helpful but as hostile figures who could deliver evidence that is damaging to Donald and Melania Trump.
Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say | CNN Politics
Frustration is mounting inside the Justice Department as it races to redact thousands of pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein before they must be released Friday, multiple sources familiar with t...
www.cnn.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
In Trump world, the victims aren't human, and don't deserve empathy and respect. They're simply seen as problems and a threat to the king.
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If we had a serious White House Press Corp with real journalists in it, they would be asking this question.
December 19, 2025 at 2:01 AM
If we had a serious White House Press Corp with real journalists in it, they would be asking this question.
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Quick question, where was this oil when Venezuela stole it from the United States?
Trump on Venezuela: "They took all of our oil and we want it back. They illegally took it."
December 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Quick question, where was this oil when Venezuela stole it from the United States?
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This catches something really important. The risk
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
The U.S. is giving dying mall vibes.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
December 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
This catches something really important. The risk
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
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ICE has its own Health Services Corps, which it operates in 17 large detention centers, but an increasingly large majority of people are held in private detention centers where the healthcare is operated by contractor or subcontractor, where ICE basically just manages the insurance claims.
December 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
ICE has its own Health Services Corps, which it operates in 17 large detention centers, but an increasingly large majority of people are held in private detention centers where the healthcare is operated by contractor or subcontractor, where ICE basically just manages the insurance claims.
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At Turning Point, Erika Kirk acknowledges that major rifts have emerged in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Rifts that could impact midterms.
“We saw infighting. We've seen fractures. We've seen bridges being burned that shouldn't be burnt. We saw a lot on full display.”
Rifts that could impact midterms.
“We saw infighting. We've seen fractures. We've seen bridges being burned that shouldn't be burnt. We saw a lot on full display.”
December 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
At Turning Point, Erika Kirk acknowledges that major rifts have emerged in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Rifts that could impact midterms.
“We saw infighting. We've seen fractures. We've seen bridges being burned that shouldn't be burnt. We saw a lot on full display.”
Rifts that could impact midterms.
“We saw infighting. We've seen fractures. We've seen bridges being burned that shouldn't be burnt. We saw a lot on full display.”
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DOJ lawyers, operating with little clear guidance and racing against time, have reportedly made extensive redactions to the Epstein files.
Trump DOJ Scrambles to Redact Epstein Files Before Deadline
DOJ lawyers, operating with little clear guidance and racing against time, have reportedly made extensive redactions to the Epstein files.
trib.al
December 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
DOJ lawyers, operating with little clear guidance and racing against time, have reportedly made extensive redactions to the Epstein files.
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NEW: Colorado Sens Hickenlooper and Bennet announce they're putting a hold on the Senate appropriations package to demand funding for NCAR.
Bennet said today that the Trump administration's move to dismantle the climate/weather lab is retaliation for Tina Peters' imprisonment.
Bennet said today that the Trump administration's move to dismantle the climate/weather lab is retaliation for Tina Peters' imprisonment.
December 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
NEW: Colorado Sens Hickenlooper and Bennet announce they're putting a hold on the Senate appropriations package to demand funding for NCAR.
Bennet said today that the Trump administration's move to dismantle the climate/weather lab is retaliation for Tina Peters' imprisonment.
Bennet said today that the Trump administration's move to dismantle the climate/weather lab is retaliation for Tina Peters' imprisonment.
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Food shortages, tents filled with sewage, and medical neglect are the grim norm at ICE's Fort Bliss detention center.
Every new facility that ICE rushes to open is destined to be plagued by the same inhumane conditions unless Congress takes action.
Every new facility that ICE rushes to open is destined to be plagued by the same inhumane conditions unless Congress takes action.
Immigrants Detained at Fort Bliss in Texas Report Abuse and Inhumane Conditions
Detained people at largest immigration detention facility in the country report accounts of physical and sexual abuse.
www.aclu.org
December 19, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Food shortages, tents filled with sewage, and medical neglect are the grim norm at ICE's Fort Bliss detention center.
Every new facility that ICE rushes to open is destined to be plagued by the same inhumane conditions unless Congress takes action.
Every new facility that ICE rushes to open is destined to be plagued by the same inhumane conditions unless Congress takes action.
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Please make sure every military member you know knows this.
Trump’s promise Wednesday to pay troops a “warrior dividend” bonus is actually a military housing stipend already approved by Congress, and not a generous new White House program.
Trump claims credit for military bonus that Congress already approved
The White House’s plans for a “warrior dividend” to reward troops this holiday season are actually housing assistance funds approved this summer.
www.politico.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Please make sure every military member you know knows this.
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Of course, “anti-American” means anti-Trump and “anti-Christian” means anti-fucking insane evangelical bullshit.
December 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Of course, “anti-American” means anti-Trump and “anti-Christian” means anti-fucking insane evangelical bullshit.
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Well, fuck. Just go ahead and open up a file on me because this is pretty much my agenda.
December 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Well, fuck. Just go ahead and open up a file on me because this is pretty much my agenda.
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💯 Joe. This nation can’t survive 3 more years of this dysfunction.
December 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
💯 Joe. This nation can’t survive 3 more years of this dysfunction.
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1. He didn’t have the authority to change the name of The Dept of Defense, and he doesn’t have the authority to change the name of the Kennedy Center.
2. More importantly, he needs to be removed from office. He’s mentally unfit to be president, and he’s a clear & present danger to this country.
2. More importantly, he needs to be removed from office. He’s mentally unfit to be president, and he’s a clear & present danger to this country.
December 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
1. He didn’t have the authority to change the name of The Dept of Defense, and he doesn’t have the authority to change the name of the Kennedy Center.
2. More importantly, he needs to be removed from office. He’s mentally unfit to be president, and he’s a clear & present danger to this country.
2. More importantly, he needs to be removed from office. He’s mentally unfit to be president, and he’s a clear & present danger to this country.