Dan in NY
@dannwest.bsky.social
Unabashedly progressive. Happily married. Proud father of two amazing and successful kids. Frightened by what is happening in our country and the world. No DMs please.
[USA Today]. Flag linked to Christian nationalism, Jan. 6 hung at Education Dept.
The agency's union said the department 'has no place for symbols that were carried by insurrectionists,’
This is the goal of Trump’s puppet masters and cronies. A white Christian nation. Don’t allow this! Stand up!
The agency's union said the department 'has no place for symbols that were carried by insurrectionists,’
This is the goal of Trump’s puppet masters and cronies. A white Christian nation. Don’t allow this! Stand up!
December 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
[USA Today]. Flag linked to Christian nationalism, Jan. 6 hung at Education Dept.
The agency's union said the department 'has no place for symbols that were carried by insurrectionists,’
This is the goal of Trump’s puppet masters and cronies. A white Christian nation. Don’t allow this! Stand up!
The agency's union said the department 'has no place for symbols that were carried by insurrectionists,’
This is the goal of Trump’s puppet masters and cronies. A white Christian nation. Don’t allow this! Stand up!
[NYT] Trump’s Top Aide Acknowledges ‘Score Settling’ Behind Prosecutions
Does this surprise anyone?
What will GOP say if future Dem does this now that GOP has turned blind eye or actively supported this use of DOJ?
Dangerous precedent here. Sadly, one of many under this would be dictator.
Does this surprise anyone?
What will GOP say if future Dem does this now that GOP has turned blind eye or actively supported this use of DOJ?
Dangerous precedent here. Sadly, one of many under this would be dictator.
December 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
[NYT] Trump’s Top Aide Acknowledges ‘Score Settling’ Behind Prosecutions
Does this surprise anyone?
What will GOP say if future Dem does this now that GOP has turned blind eye or actively supported this use of DOJ?
Dangerous precedent here. Sadly, one of many under this would be dictator.
Does this surprise anyone?
What will GOP say if future Dem does this now that GOP has turned blind eye or actively supported this use of DOJ?
Dangerous precedent here. Sadly, one of many under this would be dictator.
Woody Allen is standing by his position that Jeffrey Epstein was a "substantial character" who hosted thoroughly enjoyable dinner parties full of interesting people. [Gothamist]
Yeah, if by "interesting" Allen means pedophiliacs.
Yeah, if by "interesting" Allen means pedophiliacs.
December 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Woody Allen is standing by his position that Jeffrey Epstein was a "substantial character" who hosted thoroughly enjoyable dinner parties full of interesting people. [Gothamist]
Yeah, if by "interesting" Allen means pedophiliacs.
Yeah, if by "interesting" Allen means pedophiliacs.
No, he's a Republican, and probably a wealthy one, who thinks the people below his economic status are not much more than cannon fodder and capital equipment.
December 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
No, he's a Republican, and probably a wealthy one, who thinks the people below his economic status are not much more than cannon fodder and capital equipment.
Indiana Lawmakers Reject Trump’s New Political Map
We are seeing a few more cracks in the Trump wall. Let's hope it proves as shoddy, long term, as his buildings are.
We are seeing a few more cracks in the Trump wall. Let's hope it proves as shoddy, long term, as his buildings are.
December 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Indiana Lawmakers Reject Trump’s New Political Map
We are seeing a few more cracks in the Trump wall. Let's hope it proves as shoddy, long term, as his buildings are.
We are seeing a few more cracks in the Trump wall. Let's hope it proves as shoddy, long term, as his buildings are.
Trump continues to do minor yet outrageous things as part of his and his cronies' strategy of distracting people from the really egregious actions this corrupt administration is taking.
#TrumpWatch
#TrumpWatch
December 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Trump continues to do minor yet outrageous things as part of his and his cronies' strategy of distracting people from the really egregious actions this corrupt administration is taking.
#TrumpWatch
#TrumpWatch
Trump involving himself directly in the Warner Bros purchase process and review/approval is unprecedented and almost certainly intended to enrich himself, his family, and/or his uberwealthy cronies.
December 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Trump involving himself directly in the Warner Bros purchase process and review/approval is unprecedented and almost certainly intended to enrich himself, his family, and/or his uberwealthy cronies.
Reposted by Dan in NY
WELL, WHERE ARE THE UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES??
RELEASE THE DAMN EPSTEIN FILES UNREDACTED!
NOW!
RELEASE THE DAMN EPSTEIN FILES UNREDACTED!
NOW!
December 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
WELL, WHERE ARE THE UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES??
RELEASE THE DAMN EPSTEIN FILES UNREDACTED!
NOW!
RELEASE THE DAMN EPSTEIN FILES UNREDACTED!
NOW!
Trump administration moves to remove millions of student loan borrowers from payment pause [CNBC]
One of the many indicators that Trump and his cronies are focused on enriching the rich and dragging down those who are financially struggling. This is completely consistent with his behavior. 😢
One of the many indicators that Trump and his cronies are focused on enriching the rich and dragging down those who are financially struggling. This is completely consistent with his behavior. 😢
December 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Trump administration moves to remove millions of student loan borrowers from payment pause [CNBC]
One of the many indicators that Trump and his cronies are focused on enriching the rich and dragging down those who are financially struggling. This is completely consistent with his behavior. 😢
One of the many indicators that Trump and his cronies are focused on enriching the rich and dragging down those who are financially struggling. This is completely consistent with his behavior. 😢
... officials have asked for patience, saying it will take time for Trump’s policies to have an impact on the economy. [NPR]
Yeah, the longer Trump's in charge, the worse the economy will get.
#TrumpWatch
Yeah, the longer Trump's in charge, the worse the economy will get.
#TrumpWatch
December 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
... officials have asked for patience, saying it will take time for Trump’s policies to have an impact on the economy. [NPR]
Yeah, the longer Trump's in charge, the worse the economy will get.
#TrumpWatch
Yeah, the longer Trump's in charge, the worse the economy will get.
#TrumpWatch
As Trump realizes the affordability crisis has given Dems traction and has hurt his ratings, expect a steady stream of lies to come from him regarding the topic.
#TrumpWatch
#TrumpWatch
December 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
As Trump realizes the affordability crisis has given Dems traction and has hurt his ratings, expect a steady stream of lies to come from him regarding the topic.
#TrumpWatch
#TrumpWatch
Trump said, "We love our farmers." What he meant to say it, "we love our CORPORATE farmers."
FOLLOW.THE.MONEY.
#TrumpWatch
FOLLOW.THE.MONEY.
#TrumpWatch
December 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Trump said, "We love our farmers." What he meant to say it, "we love our CORPORATE farmers."
FOLLOW.THE.MONEY.
#TrumpWatch
FOLLOW.THE.MONEY.
#TrumpWatch
December 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Not that following the law matters to him but doesn’t Trump need Congressional approval to give money to farmers?
December 9, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Not that following the law matters to him but doesn’t Trump need Congressional approval to give money to farmers?
The SCOTUS majority is owned and operated by the right wing billionaires.
We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.
December 9, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The SCOTUS majority is owned and operated by the right wing billionaires.
[NYT] U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are required to provide hygiene products, clean clothing and attorney phone calls to people in holding facilities in Lower Manhattan, but detainees and their lawyers say that’s not happening.
Because ICE = Gestapo and emulates 1930's Germany
Because ICE = Gestapo and emulates 1930's Germany
December 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
[NYT] U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are required to provide hygiene products, clean clothing and attorney phone calls to people in holding facilities in Lower Manhattan, but detainees and their lawyers say that’s not happening.
Because ICE = Gestapo and emulates 1930's Germany
Because ICE = Gestapo and emulates 1930's Germany
[NYT] Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to prepare for winter combat, signaling after peace talks that he is not budging from his demands.
This does not sound like someone ready to make even an unfair deal for peace.
This does not sound like someone ready to make even an unfair deal for peace.
December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
[NYT] Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to prepare for winter combat, signaling after peace talks that he is not budging from his demands.
This does not sound like someone ready to make even an unfair deal for peace.
This does not sound like someone ready to make even an unfair deal for peace.
Reposted by Dan in NY
WTAF??? Immigrants at a Boston citizenship induction ceremony were PULLED OUT of line by ICE if they were from "the wrong" country of origin. 😲 Fuck this fascism.
Every Republican should lose their seat over this.
EVERY SINGLE ONE.
Every Republican should lose their seat over this.
EVERY SINGLE ONE.
December 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
WTAF??? Immigrants at a Boston citizenship induction ceremony were PULLED OUT of line by ICE if they were from "the wrong" country of origin. 😲 Fuck this fascism.
Every Republican should lose their seat over this.
EVERY SINGLE ONE.
Every Republican should lose their seat over this.
EVERY SINGLE ONE.
Today would be a good day to remember Trump promised to settle the war between Russia and Ukraine, "... before I even become president."
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
#TrumpWatch
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
#TrumpWatch
WATCH: Trump promises to 'settle' war in Ukraine if elected
Former President Donald Trump said if reelected he would end the war in Ukraine before his inauguration because he is respected by Ukraine and Russia’s leaders.
www.pbs.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Today would be a good day to remember Trump promised to settle the war between Russia and Ukraine, "... before I even become president."
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
#TrumpWatch
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
#TrumpWatch
Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-NY) notes that Elon Musk's personal tax rate was only 3.3% and Jeff Bezos' was only 1%, because they are able to take out tax-free loans against their stock.
He has introduced a bill to TAX those loans…
It's time for billionaires to pay their fair share!
He has introduced a bill to TAX those loans…
It's time for billionaires to pay their fair share!
December 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Reposted by Dan in NY
Reposted by Dan in NY
Whoa … this is really strange.
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
$28 million of cocaine seized off Miami Beach. Three men charged
Coast Guard and CBP seized about 3,715 pounds of cocaine worth $28 million from a 65-foot vessel near Government Cut off Miami Beach; three men were arrested.
www.miamiherald.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Whoa … this is really strange.
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Reposted by Dan in NY
The White House has launched a webpage to report "media bias" tips. It would be a pity if it were flooded with tips about every show on Fox News.
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
A CALL TO ACTION: Submit “Media Bias” Tips
The White House recently launched a Media Bias Portal as a service to truth and transparency. Its purpose is to combat the baseless lies,
www.whitehouse.gov
December 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The White House has launched a webpage to report "media bias" tips. It would be a pity if it were flooded with tips about every show on Fox News.
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
SCOTUS ‘conservative’ majority is owned and operated by the right wing billionaire plutocracy
December 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
SCOTUS ‘conservative’ majority is owned and operated by the right wing billionaire plutocracy