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Blobert v3.0 @theblobert.bsky.social · 1h

No kings equals America.
Hopefully these goons find out.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Bessent: "No kings equals no paychecks"

Blobert v3.0 @theblobert.bsky.social · 1h

…for Bessent, maybe.

Blobert v3.0 @theblobert.bsky.social · 1h

- Fourth: Aid. Israel has already broken the agreement to allow aid into Gaza. What happened to the international oversight that would administer Gaza? That was all a farce because Trump’s “monumental deal” gave Israel continued authority over Gaza.

Blobert v3.0 @theblobert.bsky.social · 1h

- Third: The conditions were heavily biased toward Israel, the clear aggressor toward Palestinians. The demand on short timescale for the return of dead hostages amongst the unprecedented destruction in Gaza was patently unworkable and undoubtedly a booby trap to give Israel pretext for attacking.

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Blobert v3.0 @theblobert.bsky.social · 1h

The Gaza ceasefire is being “tested” because there hasn’t been a ceasefire.

- For starters, the IDF are still shooting and killing Palestinians. Doesn’t seem like a ceasefire.

- Second, the ceasefire did not include ANY Palestinian input

Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Trump issue warnings to Hamas

Just six days in, the Gaza ceasefire faces some strain as Israel demands Hamas hand over more bodies of hostages and Trump warns of violence if Hamas doesn't disarm itself.

www.npr.org

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Blobert v3.0 @theblobert.bsky.social · 5h

Trump today imposed tariffs on air…

CBS News @cbsnews.com · 14h

The Trump administration's new tariffs on imported furniture, kitchen cabinets and other housewares, along with lumber, took effect Tuesday, added costs that economists say could push up prices for consumers.

Furniture tariffs take effect as consumers and businesses share costs

American consumers are expected to pay more than half of the added costs from U.S. tariffs, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis.

cbsn.ws

Blobert v3.0 @theblobert.bsky.social · 5h

Change “could” to “will”

Blobert v3.0 @theblobert.bsky.social · 13h

But our military would never follow illegal orders.
Right?

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Blobert v3.0 @theblobert.bsky.social · 13h

Hillary: They’re deplorable.
Media: HOW! DARE! YOU!

Biden: They‘re garbage.
Media: UNPRESIDENTIAL!

Young Republicans: Heil Hitler!
Media: So anyway, what’s this “6-7” stuff, huh?