@1bigowl.bsky.social
Oaths to the Constitution, always Independent with Center-Right leanings, now just embarrassed. Want at least some ethics and integrity in my politicians.
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The name Phoebe is everywhere in Albany, Georgia.
The health care system’s logo and ads are on the sides of high school sports stadiums and on billboards. There are Phoebe golf tees, pens, beach chairs.
👉 This is the story of how that came to be: https://propub.li/4aA7iWj
The health care system’s logo and ads are on the sides of high school sports stadiums and on billboards. There are Phoebe golf tees, pens, beach chairs.
👉 This is the story of how that came to be: https://propub.li/4aA7iWj
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The name Phoebe is everywhere in Albany, Georgia.
The health care system’s logo and ads are on the sides of high school sports stadiums and on billboards. There are Phoebe golf tees, pens, beach chairs.
👉 This is the story of how that came to be: https://propub.li/4aA7iWj
The health care system’s logo and ads are on the sides of high school sports stadiums and on billboards. There are Phoebe golf tees, pens, beach chairs.
👉 This is the story of how that came to be: https://propub.li/4aA7iWj
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Just as a newspaperman, the most interesting detail here to me is that Trump called the reporters and yammered on to them about his health, but Trump’s minders wouldn’t let the reporters talk to his doctor.
“The White House declined to make Barbabella available for an interview.”
“The White House declined to make Barbabella available for an interview.”
Oh my goodness, this Wall Street Journal piece about Trump's ailing health that includes an interview with him (gift link). There are a number of ridiculous details in it and I'll put a few of them in this thread. (1/6)
Exclusive | As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance
In an interview, President Trump—the oldest man to assume the office—said he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging.
www.wsj.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Just as a newspaperman, the most interesting detail here to me is that Trump called the reporters and yammered on to them about his health, but Trump’s minders wouldn’t let the reporters talk to his doctor.
“The White House declined to make Barbabella available for an interview.”
“The White House declined to make Barbabella available for an interview.”
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In Trump’s pay-to-play justice system, you can get away with defrauding nursing homes, skirting your taxes, and committing securities fraud. So much for “law and order.” https://youtu.be/NflcWXdV-B0?si=Tj1mzuAdV8zjXEpY
Trump’s Pay-to-Pardon Scheme
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
In Trump’s pay-to-play justice system, you can get away with defrauding nursing homes, skirting your taxes, and committing securities fraud. So much for “law and order.” https://youtu.be/NflcWXdV-B0?si=Tj1mzuAdV8zjXEpY
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Please give a thought to people whose New Year’s Eve was spent in bomb shelters because a criminal invader was trying to destroy their energy infrastructure.
‼️ How Russia attacked Ukraine on New Year's Eve: a map of the flight of enemy targets.
Main directions: Lutsk, Volyn, Odesa, Konotop, Zatoka. The main target is energy infrastructure.
Main directions: Lutsk, Volyn, Odesa, Konotop, Zatoka. The main target is energy infrastructure.
January 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Please give a thought to people whose New Year’s Eve was spent in bomb shelters because a criminal invader was trying to destroy their energy infrastructure.
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"Outgoing Attorney General Jason Miyares is facing some pushback after he chose to enter into an agreement with the Trump administration rather than take its lawsuit — in which it accused Virginia of breaking federal law — to court." - @wric.com bluevirginia.us/2026/01/new-...
January 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
"Outgoing Attorney General Jason Miyares is facing some pushback after he chose to enter into an agreement with the Trump administration rather than take its lawsuit — in which it accused Virginia of breaking federal law — to court." - @wric.com bluevirginia.us/2026/01/new-...
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WSJ: Trump takes far more aspirin than his doctor recommends, and his skin has become so thin that Bondi caused him to bleed with her ring during a high-five: www.wsj.com/us-news/as-s...
Exclusive | As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance
In an interview, President Trump—the oldest man to assume the office—said he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging.
www.wsj.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:11 PM
WSJ: Trump takes far more aspirin than his doctor recommends, and his skin has become so thin that Bondi caused him to bleed with her ring during a high-five: www.wsj.com/us-news/as-s...
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Little men do little things to feel better about their own little selves.
December 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Little men do little things to feel better about their own little selves.
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This is a link to the transcript of Jack Smith's deposition to Congress on December 17, 2025, courtesy of Anne P. Michell, Esq.
Trump should be in prison right now.
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Trump should be in prison right now.
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www.facebook.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
This is a link to the transcript of Jack Smith's deposition to Congress on December 17, 2025, courtesy of Anne P. Michell, Esq.
Trump should be in prison right now.
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Trump should be in prison right now.
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"What we have seen is the normalization of behavior that previous administrations understood to be out of bounds...Several of the rules and norms that helped make the American military the best in the world have been weakened, ignored, or broken."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
It Was a Bad Year for the American Military
No one should be surprised.
open.substack.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
"What we have seen is the normalization of behavior that previous administrations understood to be out of bounds...Several of the rules and norms that helped make the American military the best in the world have been weakened, ignored, or broken."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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The idea Christians should be in positions of power is central to today’s Christian right, but it took root decades ago.
“We should be taking over every area of life,” one leader said in 1985.
(Published Oct. 2024)
By @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social
“We should be taking over every area of life,” one leader said in 1985.
(Published Oct. 2024)
By @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social
Tracing the Roots of the Christian Nationalist Movement That’s Influencing Modern Politics
The Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics at every level, from school boards to the presidency. Its roots trace back decades.
projects.propublica.org
January 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The idea Christians should be in positions of power is central to today’s Christian right, but it took root decades ago.
“We should be taking over every area of life,” one leader said in 1985.
(Published Oct. 2024)
By @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social
“We should be taking over every area of life,” one leader said in 1985.
(Published Oct. 2024)
By @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social
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This is a very interesting interview by PBS which indicates that Trump did NOT bomb ISIS terrorist training camps who were killing Christians in Northern Nigeria, but instead bombed extremist Muslims in NW Nigeria who are terrorizing moderate Muslims.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Breaking down U.S. strikes on ISIS in Nigeria and the complicated conflict there
President Trump said that he delayed U.S. military strikes in Nigeria until Christmas Day to deliver a message to groups he alleges are targeting Christians. The Nigerian government praised the attack...
www.pbs.org
January 1, 2026 at 5:27 PM
This is a very interesting interview by PBS which indicates that Trump did NOT bomb ISIS terrorist training camps who were killing Christians in Northern Nigeria, but instead bombed extremist Muslims in NW Nigeria who are terrorizing moderate Muslims.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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Every Jan, people lie to themselves
This is the year I’ll be better
Drink less. Lose weight. Fix relationships…
Hope isn't a strategy
Participation is
If we do this now, on Jan 1, 2027, Trumpism is collapsed, its leaders irrelevant or held accountable
This doesn’t start someday
It starts today
This is the year I’ll be better
Drink less. Lose weight. Fix relationships…
Hope isn't a strategy
Participation is
If we do this now, on Jan 1, 2027, Trumpism is collapsed, its leaders irrelevant or held accountable
This doesn’t start someday
It starts today
2026: The Year MAGA Finally Breaks
Not a hope post. A strategy memo for killing Trumpism—and the fascism that feeds on it.
open.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Every Jan, people lie to themselves
This is the year I’ll be better
Drink less. Lose weight. Fix relationships…
Hope isn't a strategy
Participation is
If we do this now, on Jan 1, 2027, Trumpism is collapsed, its leaders irrelevant or held accountable
This doesn’t start someday
It starts today
This is the year I’ll be better
Drink less. Lose weight. Fix relationships…
Hope isn't a strategy
Participation is
If we do this now, on Jan 1, 2027, Trumpism is collapsed, its leaders irrelevant or held accountable
This doesn’t start someday
It starts today
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We made this person president twice
January 1, 2026 at 5:46 PM
We made this person president twice
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A New Redistricting Amendment Is One of the First Items VA Dems Will Take Up Starting 1/14; Should They Shoot for a 10D-1R or 9D-2R Map? (Currently, VA's US House delegation is 6D-5R, but Spanberger won two of those GOP-held seats - VA01, VA02 - in November) bluevirginia.us/2026/01/a-ne...
A New Redistricting Amendment Is One of the First Items VA Dems Will Take Up Starting 1/14/26; Should They Shoot for a 10D-1R or 9D-2R Map?
With the new year now having arrived, it's definitely time to start thinking about the 2026 Virginia General Assembly, which is set to kick off in just 13 days (on January 14). Presumably one of the ...
bluevirginia.us
January 1, 2026 at 6:28 PM
A New Redistricting Amendment Is One of the First Items VA Dems Will Take Up Starting 1/14; Should They Shoot for a 10D-1R or 9D-2R Map? (Currently, VA's US House delegation is 6D-5R, but Spanberger won two of those GOP-held seats - VA01, VA02 - in November) bluevirginia.us/2026/01/a-ne...
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REPORT: Over 35 cases where Federal judges say the U.S. government lied, falsified records, fake declarations, sworn statements built on fiction.
Brought to you by the “law and order” party 🤔
Brought to you by the “law and order” party 🤔
January 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
REPORT: Over 35 cases where Federal judges say the U.S. government lied, falsified records, fake declarations, sworn statements built on fiction.
Brought to you by the “law and order” party 🤔
Brought to you by the “law and order” party 🤔
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"Yes, CBS is MAGA now." - @newsjennifer.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2026/01/new-...
January 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM
"Yes, CBS is MAGA now." - @newsjennifer.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2026/01/new-...
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I’m rooting for our new Mayor to lead with wisdom, strength and humility. And I’m rooting for him to succeed. As I always do—with every Mayor. And especially, for him to unify. But like with all Mayors, I’ll also challenge him and hold him accountable.
January 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
I’m rooting for our new Mayor to lead with wisdom, strength and humility. And I’m rooting for him to succeed. As I always do—with every Mayor. And especially, for him to unify. But like with all Mayors, I’ll also challenge him and hold him accountable.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Don’t worry, 17 million Americans begin to get kicked off their health care this year 🥳
Caviar station and ice sculpture at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago party as food banks continue to be stretched thin
January 1, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Don’t worry, 17 million Americans begin to get kicked off their health care this year 🥳
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This is why grassroots campaigns are the way forward! For too long power has concentrated in the hands of the few. For too long power has been taken away us, we prop this system up.
Individual donors shouldn’t be able to influence legislation like this. This is what a broken system looks like!
Individual donors shouldn’t be able to influence legislation like this. This is what a broken system looks like!
Khanna calls for nationwide fraud investigation after wealth tax proposal caused firestorm
California Rep. Ro Khanna is navigating a difficult environment as one-time supporters turn on him due to his support of a wealth tax.
www.cnbc.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:56 PM
This is why grassroots campaigns are the way forward! For too long power has concentrated in the hands of the few. For too long power has been taken away us, we prop this system up.
Individual donors shouldn’t be able to influence legislation like this. This is what a broken system looks like!
Individual donors shouldn’t be able to influence legislation like this. This is what a broken system looks like!
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Trump says he "saved" the Kennedy Center which allies cited to rename it after him without Congress. But ratings for the annual honors were way down, ticket sales have fallen, musicians are pulling out and shows are being canceled. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Kennedy Center Honors ratings tank after Trump takeover
The Kennedy Center Honors earned record-low viewership of a little over 3 million after President Trump overhauled the cultural center.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Trump says he "saved" the Kennedy Center which allies cited to rename it after him without Congress. But ratings for the annual honors were way down, ticket sales have fallen, musicians are pulling out and shows are being canceled. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
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OMG. FAKE-Christian Nationalist HATE at its truth and worst encouraging people to join ICE and be "God's appointed avenger" by ridding "evil" out of our Country.
These people are in CONTROL of the USA and NEED to be STOPPED.
www.facebook.com/reel/6182571...
These people are in CONTROL of the USA and NEED to be STOPPED.
www.facebook.com/reel/6182571...
36K views · 2.3K reactions | Jesus was literally an immigrant... this is bonkers! Christian Nationalist "pastor" Joel Webbon with the strangest ICE recruiting video yet. #Gilead #BreakingNews | Pottym...
Jesus was literally an immigrant... this is bonkers! Christian Nationalist "pastor" Joel Webbon with the strangest ICE recruiting video yet. #Gilead #BreakingNews
www.facebook.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:06 PM
OMG. FAKE-Christian Nationalist HATE at its truth and worst encouraging people to join ICE and be "God's appointed avenger" by ridding "evil" out of our Country.
These people are in CONTROL of the USA and NEED to be STOPPED.
www.facebook.com/reel/6182571...
These people are in CONTROL of the USA and NEED to be STOPPED.
www.facebook.com/reel/6182571...
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We'll say it for you, Jack: he was selling classified and nuclear secrets.
January 1, 2026 at 8:21 PM
We'll say it for you, Jack: he was selling classified and nuclear secrets.
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They're all laughing at you, dude
Somebody Needs to Tell Trump Everybody Is Laughing at Him
His worst fear has already come true.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:29 PM
They're all laughing at you, dude