ruffa aka gail
@ruffaseasgail.bsky.social
Seeking political truths along with inspiration on surviving this presidency and adding in laughter! Is that an oxymoron?! From Wis. now in Az. Suffering government SHAME!! NO crypto crap! NO DM's PEROID! March in masses for Freedom!
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No. Just No. We won’t accept this. His EOs have to stop now!
Where are all the states rights people. Be LOUD
Where are all the states rights people. Be LOUD
NEWS: Trump to sign executive order banning individual states from regulating AI.
YouTube video by Aaron Parnas
youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
No. Just No. We won’t accept this. His EOs have to stop now!
Where are all the states rights people. Be LOUD
Where are all the states rights people. Be LOUD
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Today in state media:
TRUMP: PROBLEM THAT PARAMOUNT LET CBS AIR GREENE INTERVIEW
December 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Today in state media:
⬇️THIS!
December 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
⬇️THIS!
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We’ve faced bullies before. He’s not new. He’s not special. He’s not complicated. He’s the same sad, dangerous pattern in a sloppier suit. And I know bullies. Believe me. I know how they operate. I know how they implode. I know how they fall.
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
December 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We’ve faced bullies before. He’s not new. He’s not special. He’s not complicated. He’s the same sad, dangerous pattern in a sloppier suit. And I know bullies. Believe me. I know how they operate. I know how they implode. I know how they fall.
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
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HAPPENING NOW: SCOTUS hears Trump v. Slaughter on the removal of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter — a case that could upend federal agency independence.
Listen here:
www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen...
Listen here:
www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen...
Live Oral Argument Audio
Live Oral Argument Audio
www.supremecourt.gov
December 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
HAPPENING NOW: SCOTUS hears Trump v. Slaughter on the removal of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter — a case that could upend federal agency independence.
Listen here:
www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen...
Listen here:
www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen...
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ICE stormed a residence hall at Augsburg University, detained an undergrad, and aimed rifles at students and staff then admitted they had no warrant to be on campus.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
December 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
ICE stormed a residence hall at Augsburg University, detained an undergrad, and aimed rifles at students and staff then admitted they had no warrant to be on campus.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
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The GOP enacted civil service reform.
The GOP will destroy civil service reform.
The GOP is NOT the same party that it was. Keep this in mind when they claim Lincoln as their own
The GOP will destroy civil service reform.
The GOP is NOT the same party that it was. Keep this in mind when they claim Lincoln as their own
December 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The GOP enacted civil service reform.
The GOP will destroy civil service reform.
The GOP is NOT the same party that it was. Keep this in mind when they claim Lincoln as their own
The GOP will destroy civil service reform.
The GOP is NOT the same party that it was. Keep this in mind when they claim Lincoln as their own
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Bill Kristol of The Bulwark said this about the Venezuela boat strikes.
“This isn’t a counter-terrorism campaign. It’s a shooting gallery with helpless targets”
Hegseth won’t release the footage of the murders because he knows the American people will be outraged.
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
“This isn’t a counter-terrorism campaign. It’s a shooting gallery with helpless targets”
Hegseth won’t release the footage of the murders because he knows the American people will be outraged.
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
December 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Bill Kristol of The Bulwark said this about the Venezuela boat strikes.
“This isn’t a counter-terrorism campaign. It’s a shooting gallery with helpless targets”
Hegseth won’t release the footage of the murders because he knows the American people will be outraged.
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
“This isn’t a counter-terrorism campaign. It’s a shooting gallery with helpless targets”
Hegseth won’t release the footage of the murders because he knows the American people will be outraged.
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
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Corporate Media could still end Trump's authoritarian crime spree against US at any point that they chose to report on him objectively. Which is why they don't.
December 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Corporate Media could still end Trump's authoritarian crime spree against US at any point that they chose to report on him objectively. Which is why they don't.
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🧵1/3
Trump is asking Scotus for unchecked power to purge “independent” regulators at will. If he wins, the FTC, FEC, FCC, NLRB all become partisan weapons he can bend to his will. This is a direct attack on the guardrails that keep presidents from ruling by decree.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/lan...
Trump is asking Scotus for unchecked power to purge “independent” regulators at will. If he wins, the FTC, FEC, FCC, NLRB all become partisan weapons he can bend to his will. This is a direct attack on the guardrails that keep presidents from ruling by decree.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/lan...
In landmark case, Supreme Court to rule on Trump's bid to control independent agencies
In a landmark case, the Supreme Court will determine the future of independent government agencies such as the FTC and a president's power to remove leaders at will.
abcnews.go.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🧵1/3
Trump is asking Scotus for unchecked power to purge “independent” regulators at will. If he wins, the FTC, FEC, FCC, NLRB all become partisan weapons he can bend to his will. This is a direct attack on the guardrails that keep presidents from ruling by decree.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/lan...
Trump is asking Scotus for unchecked power to purge “independent” regulators at will. If he wins, the FTC, FEC, FCC, NLRB all become partisan weapons he can bend to his will. This is a direct attack on the guardrails that keep presidents from ruling by decree.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/lan...
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No, @therickwilson.bsky.social has not created a bunch of brand new channels. He’s the victim of an A.I. impersonation scam. Watch here for how to stay safe against them: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YysO...
December 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
No, @therickwilson.bsky.social has not created a bunch of brand new channels. He’s the victim of an A.I. impersonation scam. Watch here for how to stay safe against them: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YysO...
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The president’s son-in-law is in on Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros.
And Trump recently said he wasn’t a fan of the Netflix bid.
Cuz this is Trump’s Washington.
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/j...
And Trump recently said he wasn’t a fan of the Netflix bid.
Cuz this is Trump’s Washington.
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/j...
Jared Kushner is part of Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount is telling WBD shareholders that it has a smoother path to regulatory approval than does Netflix.
www.axios.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The president’s son-in-law is in on Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros.
And Trump recently said he wasn’t a fan of the Netflix bid.
Cuz this is Trump’s Washington.
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/j...
And Trump recently said he wasn’t a fan of the Netflix bid.
Cuz this is Trump’s Washington.
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/j...
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FWIW DOJ still has not appealed the ruling disqualifying Halligan, nor have they appealed the Third Circuit ruling disqualifying Alina Habba on similar grounds (and nor did they respond to my request for comment about whether they plan to appeal)
December 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
FWIW DOJ still has not appealed the ruling disqualifying Halligan, nor have they appealed the Third Circuit ruling disqualifying Alina Habba on similar grounds (and nor did they respond to my request for comment about whether they plan to appeal)
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"Starting Jan. 1, in six states selected to take part in a federal pilot program, traditional Medicare recipients will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered --
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
www.kuow.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
"Starting Jan. 1, in six states selected to take part in a federal pilot program, traditional Medicare recipients will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered --
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
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Congrats to the White House for inventing a stat that measures doing nothing and still bragging about it.
December 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Congrats to the White House for inventing a stat that measures doing nothing and still bragging about it.
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NEWS: Mike Johnson braces for 'mass exodus' of House Republicans.
Trump caught committing same mortgage fraud he is prosecuting Letitia James for.
Trump's Thailand peace deal is effectively over.
An important news update. Subscribe to support: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Trump caught committing same mortgage fraud he is prosecuting Letitia James for.
Trump's Thailand peace deal is effectively over.
An important news update. Subscribe to support: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
NEWS: Mike Johnson Braces for 'Mass Exodus' of House Republicans this Month as Dozens set to Retire
Mike Johnson braces for 'mass exodus' of House Republicans. Trump caught committing same mortgage fraud he is prosecuting Letitia James for. Trump's Thailand peace deal is effectively over.
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
NEWS: Mike Johnson braces for 'mass exodus' of House Republicans.
Trump caught committing same mortgage fraud he is prosecuting Letitia James for.
Trump's Thailand peace deal is effectively over.
An important news update. Subscribe to support: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Trump caught committing same mortgage fraud he is prosecuting Letitia James for.
Trump's Thailand peace deal is effectively over.
An important news update. Subscribe to support: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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A leaked DOJ memo obtained by @kenklippenstein.bsky.social reveals an effort to build a list of supposedly "anti-American" groups and individuals, an escalation of the administration's crackdown on dissent. The list targets "not just the left" but "anyone who isn't a Trump supporter," he says.
December 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A leaked DOJ memo obtained by @kenklippenstein.bsky.social reveals an effort to build a list of supposedly "anti-American" groups and individuals, an escalation of the administration's crackdown on dissent. The list targets "not just the left" but "anyone who isn't a Trump supporter," he says.
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"Trump’s two loans, they said, exceed the low bar the Trump administration itself has set for mortgage fraud."
"Given Trump’s position on situations like this, he’s going to either need to fire himself or refer himself to the Department of Justice” (a Suffolk University law professor)
#Pinks
"Given Trump’s position on situations like this, he’s going to either need to fire himself or refer himself to the Department of Justice” (a Suffolk University law professor)
#Pinks
Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing ...
www.propublica.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"Trump’s two loans, they said, exceed the low bar the Trump administration itself has set for mortgage fraud."
"Given Trump’s position on situations like this, he’s going to either need to fire himself or refer himself to the Department of Justice” (a Suffolk University law professor)
#Pinks
"Given Trump’s position on situations like this, he’s going to either need to fire himself or refer himself to the Department of Justice” (a Suffolk University law professor)
#Pinks
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It’s always projection isn’t it? Trump, and looney tune people just like him always project their bullshit on people they hate when the reality is - they are guilty as sin. Oldest trick in book.
December 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
It’s always projection isn’t it? Trump, and looney tune people just like him always project their bullshit on people they hate when the reality is - they are guilty as sin. Oldest trick in book.
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CNBC: Do you think the president embraces the idea of you being the owner of CNN given his criticism for that network?
DAVID ELLISON: Ah -- we've had great conversations with the president about this but I don't want to speak for him in any way, shape, or form
DAVID ELLISON: Ah -- we've had great conversations with the president about this but I don't want to speak for him in any way, shape, or form
December 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
CNBC: Do you think the president embraces the idea of you being the owner of CNN given his criticism for that network?
DAVID ELLISON: Ah -- we've had great conversations with the president about this but I don't want to speak for him in any way, shape, or form
DAVID ELLISON: Ah -- we've had great conversations with the president about this but I don't want to speak for him in any way, shape, or form
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Supreme Court takes the bench in a few minutes to hear case that could spell the end of independent agencies in this country. Sounds arcane but huuuge practical importance.
Also, Court has told lower court to reconsider its ruling that upheld vaccine requirements w/o exemption for religious belief
Also, Court has told lower court to reconsider its ruling that upheld vaccine requirements w/o exemption for religious belief
December 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Supreme Court takes the bench in a few minutes to hear case that could spell the end of independent agencies in this country. Sounds arcane but huuuge practical importance.
Also, Court has told lower court to reconsider its ruling that upheld vaccine requirements w/o exemption for religious belief
Also, Court has told lower court to reconsider its ruling that upheld vaccine requirements w/o exemption for religious belief
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It’s becoming increasingly clear that partnering with an unpredictable American regime weakens Europe. The only way to save itself is to disconnect from toxic Trumpistan, just as it did with Putin.
December 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It’s becoming increasingly clear that partnering with an unpredictable American regime weakens Europe. The only way to save itself is to disconnect from toxic Trumpistan, just as it did with Putin.
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It's not "free-market conservatism" when Trump uses government power to sabotage farmers' markets and then spends taxpayer money to bail them out, making them more dependent on the government. It's what dictators want: everyone dependent on their personal whims.
Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China
A White House official says President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president r...
apnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It's not "free-market conservatism" when Trump uses government power to sabotage farmers' markets and then spends taxpayer money to bail them out, making them more dependent on the government. It's what dictators want: everyone dependent on their personal whims.
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As cost-of-living concerns mount across the political spectrum, Republicans are struggling to act decisively to address them.
Republicans have an affordability problem. They can’t agree on how to fix it.
Top GOP leaders in Congress are keeping expectations low for major new economic legislation.
www.politico.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
As cost-of-living concerns mount across the political spectrum, Republicans are struggling to act decisively to address them.