Ric Steinberger
@ricst.bsky.social
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Ric Steinberger
@ricst.bsky.social
· May 19
The Dirty, Dangerous Dozen: Trump, Vance, Vought, Miller, Hegseth, Gabbard, RFK Jr, Patel, Noem, Bondi, Homan, Rubio
Plus 77 million MAGA voters who put a convicted, hyper-corrupt criminal back in the White House because he promised to protect white male privilege
Plus 77 million MAGA voters who put a convicted, hyper-corrupt criminal back in the White House because he promised to protect white male privilege
Trump regime cooks the books
Economists warn of flaws in US inflation report
Concerns that November figures showing fall to 2.7% distorted by missing data after shutdown
www.ft.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Trump regime cooks the books
Trump's DoJ will NEVER, NEVER, NEVER release any Epstein files that in any way embarrass or incriminate Trump. Congress and the courts will fail at any attempt to the "unredacted" Epstein files. They can indict Bondi and Trump will just pardon her. Checkmate - while Trump is in power
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...
edition.cnn.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Trump's DoJ will NEVER, NEVER, NEVER release any Epstein files that in any way embarrass or incriminate Trump. Congress and the courts will fail at any attempt to the "unredacted" Epstein files. They can indict Bondi and Trump will just pardon her. Checkmate - while Trump is in power
Conservatives have blocked universal health care for well over a century. They are not about to do anything now to lower healthcare costs or make healthcare available to all Americans.
This is just who and what American conservatives stand for
This is just who and what American conservatives stand for
Once Again, Health Care Proves to Be a Bitter Political Pill for G.O.P.
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Conservatives have blocked universal health care for well over a century. They are not about to do anything now to lower healthcare costs or make healthcare available to all Americans.
This is just who and what American conservatives stand for
This is just who and what American conservatives stand for
Totally wrongheaded
Opinion | Obama Supported It. The Left in Canada and Norway Does. Why Don’t Democrats?
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Totally wrongheaded
This has got to be some huge new grift for Trump (who can't even spell "fusion")
Trump Media to Merge With Nuclear Fusion Firm in $6 Billion Deal
Shares in the president’s media company jumped premarket after it agreed to a tie-up with TAE Technologies in an all-stock deal.
www.wsj.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This has got to be some huge new grift for Trump (who can't even spell "fusion")
United States to be renamed Trumpmerica.
77 million US voters thought this dementia addled, lying convicted felon was the best choice to lead the country
77 million US voters thought this dementia addled, lying convicted felon was the best choice to lead the country
Kennedy Center Will Now Be Named After Trump, Board Rules 'Unanimously'
www.huffpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
United States to be renamed Trumpmerica.
77 million US voters thought this dementia addled, lying convicted felon was the best choice to lead the country
77 million US voters thought this dementia addled, lying convicted felon was the best choice to lead the country
Every Democrat running for national office must commit to “Abolish ICE”
Whistles, Signal and school patrols: how ordinary Americans are fighting back against ICE
As Trump carries out his mass deportation operation, residents are banding together to block raids and distribute groceries
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Every Democrat running for national office must commit to “Abolish ICE”
With Trump taking Putin’s side, Ukraine needs Europe to step up more than ever. Will it?
Ukraine may need to cut drone production if no deal reached on frozen Russian assets, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine may need to cut drone production if no deal reached on frozen Russian assets, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine may need to cut drone production if no deal reached on frozen Russian assets, says Zelenskyy – Europe live
Ukrainian president says case for transfer of assets to fund war effort is ‘morally clear and just’
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
With Trump taking Putin’s side, Ukraine needs Europe to step up more than ever. Will it?
Ukraine may need to cut drone production if no deal reached on frozen Russian assets, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine may need to cut drone production if no deal reached on frozen Russian assets, says Zelenskyy
No one is happier at Trump’s ongoing destruction of the US government, especially science and medical research, than Vladimir Putin. Easy to see why Trump is Putin’s top American asset
Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado
The Trump administration is moving to dissolve the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado.
apnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
No one is happier at Trump’s ongoing destruction of the US government, especially science and medical research, than Vladimir Putin. Easy to see why Trump is Putin’s top American asset
Mike Rogers (R - ALA) climbs out of Trump's ass to proclaim, "On the high seas, Trump and Hegseth can kill whomever they want, whenever they want, however they want. We don't give a fuck!"
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
Top Republican Examining Boat Strike ‘Satisfied’ With Military Mission
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Mike Rogers (R - ALA) climbs out of Trump's ass to proclaim, "On the high seas, Trump and Hegseth can kill whomever they want, whenever they want, however they want. We don't give a fuck!"
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
Reposted by Ric Steinberger
Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
December 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
This is what happens when a large nation puts a convicted felon with accelerating dementia in charge
Trump Solution To Climate Crisis? Shut Down Research Centers!
The Trump administration announced plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, citing concerns about “climate alarmism.” You know, science?
crooksandliars.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This is what happens when a large nation puts a convicted felon with accelerating dementia in charge
Given Trump's robust and enduring support for whatever Putin wants, it's hard to believe that Trump is not on Putin's payroll
Vladimir Putin predicts European ‘swine’ backing Ukraine will lose power
Russian president vows to liberate ‘historic lands’ in hardline speech, showing no signs of compromise on invasion goals
www.ft.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Given Trump's robust and enduring support for whatever Putin wants, it's hard to believe that Trump is not on Putin's payroll
Anything acceptable to Ukraine will NOT be acceptable to Putin. But since Trump is Putin's best American asset, Trump will keep hammering away at Ukraine and the EU.
Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace | CNN
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a clear indication Wednesday that he will not compromise on his demands for Ukraine to cede territory despite US President Donald Trump’s intensifying push for pe...
edition.cnn.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Anything acceptable to Ukraine will NOT be acceptable to Putin. But since Trump is Putin's best American asset, Trump will keep hammering away at Ukraine and the EU.
Crypto = Scam
Which is why Trump and his oligarchs love it
Which is why Trump and his oligarchs love it
What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Crypto = Scam
Which is why Trump and his oligarchs love it
Which is why Trump and his oligarchs love it
Hegseth Declines to Show Lawmakers Boat Strike Video
War criminal hides war crimes
War criminal hides war crimes
Hegseth Declines to Show Lawmakers Boat Strike Video
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Hegseth Declines to Show Lawmakers Boat Strike Video
War criminal hides war crimes
War criminal hides war crimes
Trump's dementia is worsening. Until it totally overwhelms him and even the MAGA Congress is forced to act to restrain/remove him, Trump is going to do whatever the fuck he wants and he doesn't give a shit about anyone else or (of course) the United States.
Trump’s Inferno of Hate Is Intensifying
When a man with the president’s personality feels besieged and abandoned, he becomes more desperate and more dangerous.
www.theatlantic.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Trump's dementia is worsening. Until it totally overwhelms him and even the MAGA Congress is forced to act to restrain/remove him, Trump is going to do whatever the fuck he wants and he doesn't give a shit about anyone else or (of course) the United States.
Like a typical two year old, Trump's first (2nd, 3rd, etc) response to any situation where he is not the center of attention is to scream real loud and attack enemies. Now that Trump's dementia is worsening, his fury at not getting what he wants will only grow and no staff will stop him
Trump Widens the Breach
The country mourned a beloved filmmaker. Trump’s first instinct was to desecrate.
www.theatlantic.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Like a typical two year old, Trump's first (2nd, 3rd, etc) response to any situation where he is not the center of attention is to scream real loud and attack enemies. Now that Trump's dementia is worsening, his fury at not getting what he wants will only grow and no staff will stop him
"For Trump and his family, there is no separation of holding government office and making money."
And thanks to the Roberts Court, Trump is near totally immune from all prosecution for any crimes he commits while in office. He is the ultimate mafia "made man" - untouchable!
And thanks to the Roberts Court, Trump is near totally immune from all prosecution for any crimes he commits while in office. He is the ultimate mafia "made man" - untouchable!
Opinion | Trump Says He Doesn’t Want the Best for His Enemies. But There Is Someone He Wants the Best For.
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
"For Trump and his family, there is no separation of holding government office and making money."
And thanks to the Roberts Court, Trump is near totally immune from all prosecution for any crimes he commits while in office. He is the ultimate mafia "made man" - untouchable!
And thanks to the Roberts Court, Trump is near totally immune from all prosecution for any crimes he commits while in office. He is the ultimate mafia "made man" - untouchable!
What's left of Trump's brain is itself a weapon of mass destruction of American democracy
Donald Trump classifies fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
US president signs executive order that could widen justification for drug-related military operations
www.ft.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
What's left of Trump's brain is itself a weapon of mass destruction of American democracy
Pentagon clown and war criminal refuses to allow the American public to view his crimes, MAGA Congresspeople sit on their hands, awaiting instructions from their cult leader, himself a convicted felon and lifelong grifter
Pentagon won’t release full video of Caribbean strike that killed two people, Hegseth says
Legal experts have raised concerns US forces may have committed a war crime by killing survivors of initial strike
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Pentagon clown and war criminal refuses to allow the American public to view his crimes, MAGA Congresspeople sit on their hands, awaiting instructions from their cult leader, himself a convicted felon and lifelong grifter
"Within 48 hours of the Bondi shooting, federal and state leaders in Australia pledged to further tighten the country’s gun laws. "... under consideration are capping the number of firearms that can be owned by an individual; further limiting the types of guns that are legally permitted" - NEVER USA
Australia Doubles Down on Gun Control After Mass Shooting
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"Within 48 hours of the Bondi shooting, federal and state leaders in Australia pledged to further tighten the country’s gun laws. "... under consideration are capping the number of firearms that can be owned by an individual; further limiting the types of guns that are legally permitted" - NEVER USA
Trump, Miller and Vance WANT a permanent state of terror in America.
77 million US voters looked at the candidates in November, 2024, and concluded Trump was the best choice. That is the underlying problem.
77 million US voters looked at the candidates in November, 2024, and concluded Trump was the best choice. That is the underlying problem.
I’m an elementary school principal. Students live in fear of ICE | Seth Lavin
I am in awe of the children and their parents as they live through raids. How can you call an operation targeted when it blankets a city in fear?
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Trump, Miller and Vance WANT a permanent state of terror in America.
77 million US voters looked at the candidates in November, 2024, and concluded Trump was the best choice. That is the underlying problem.
77 million US voters looked at the candidates in November, 2024, and concluded Trump was the best choice. That is the underlying problem.
Hilariously stupid, even for a moron president
Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is matter of national security
Court filing was response to lawsuit asking judge to halt project until it goes through independent reviews and wins approval from Congress
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Hilariously stupid, even for a moron president
Trump WANTS political violence as a pretext to deploying the National Guard, soldiers and marines to US cities.
Ilhan Omar says Trump’s repeated attacks fuel climate of political violence
The US House member says president’s rhetoric about her and Somali Americans could have dangerous consequences
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Trump WANTS political violence as a pretext to deploying the National Guard, soldiers and marines to US cities.