Michael Tolbert
@michaeltolbert.bsky.social
Positive, persistent & patient.
The most certain way to succeed is to try just one more time. -Edison #TruthBeBold
The most certain way to succeed is to try just one more time. -Edison #TruthBeBold
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Tomorrow, the Senate will vote on an extension of ACA tax credits.
This vote boils down to one question: how many working people deserve to lose their health insurance to fund tax breaks for billionaires?
My answer: zero.
Tomorrow we will know Republicans’ answer.
This vote boils down to one question: how many working people deserve to lose their health insurance to fund tax breaks for billionaires?
My answer: zero.
Tomorrow we will know Republicans’ answer.
December 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Tomorrow, the Senate will vote on an extension of ACA tax credits.
This vote boils down to one question: how many working people deserve to lose their health insurance to fund tax breaks for billionaires?
My answer: zero.
Tomorrow we will know Republicans’ answer.
This vote boils down to one question: how many working people deserve to lose their health insurance to fund tax breaks for billionaires?
My answer: zero.
Tomorrow we will know Republicans’ answer.
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Fed's Powell says inflation overshoot caused by Trump tariffs reut.rs/3XNXCQg
Fed's Powell says inflation overshoot caused by Trump tariffs
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the current overshooting of the central bank's 2% inflation target is mostly the result of President Donald Trump's import tax hikes.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Fed's Powell says inflation overshoot caused by Trump tariffs reut.rs/3XNXCQg
Per ChatGPT
MOST #CORRUPT U.S. PRESIDENT
1. Donald J. Trump (2017–2021)
Why he ranks #1:
• Only U.S. president ever criminally indicted (dozens of felony charges).
• Two impeachments (most in history).
• 34+ associates convicted/indicted.
• Thousands of documented conflicts of interest.
MOST #CORRUPT U.S. PRESIDENT
1. Donald J. Trump (2017–2021)
Why he ranks #1:
• Only U.S. president ever criminally indicted (dozens of felony charges).
• Two impeachments (most in history).
• 34+ associates convicted/indicted.
• Thousands of documented conflicts of interest.
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Per ChatGPT
MOST #CORRUPT U.S. PRESIDENT
1. Donald J. Trump (2017–2021)
Why he ranks #1:
• Only U.S. president ever criminally indicted (dozens of felony charges).
• Two impeachments (most in history).
• 34+ associates convicted/indicted.
• Thousands of documented conflicts of interest.
MOST #CORRUPT U.S. PRESIDENT
1. Donald J. Trump (2017–2021)
Why he ranks #1:
• Only U.S. president ever criminally indicted (dozens of felony charges).
• Two impeachments (most in history).
• 34+ associates convicted/indicted.
• Thousands of documented conflicts of interest.
Of course he did. #IgnoranceAlliedWithPower www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Of course he did. #IgnoranceAlliedWithPower www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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This is turning point usa. If it was a group of people of color, the government would've used counter intelligence to have the group disbanded - yesterday! 🙄
November 18, 2025 at 12:07 AM
This is turning point usa. If it was a group of people of color, the government would've used counter intelligence to have the group disbanded - yesterday! 🙄
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While millions scrounge to pay for groceries and medical procedures, FBI Director Kash Patel flies his taxpayer-paid private jet to “date night” with his girlfriend and the “Boondoggle Ranch” (its real name, I kid you not).
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet
House Democrats allege Patel has used the FBI's Gulfstream jet for a "date night" in Tennessee and an outing with friends in Texas.
www.cbsnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
While millions scrounge to pay for groceries and medical procedures, FBI Director Kash Patel flies his taxpayer-paid private jet to “date night” with his girlfriend and the “Boondoggle Ranch” (its real name, I kid you not).
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
“This is about a restoration of who we are as a country.” The racist governor of Texas has gone full blown Adolf Hitler. #txlege #tpusa
thehill.com/homenews/sta...
thehill.com/homenews/sta...
thehill.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
“This is about a restoration of who we are as a country.” The racist governor of Texas has gone full blown Adolf Hitler. #txlege #tpusa
thehill.com/homenews/sta...
thehill.com/homenews/sta...
Racism is, effectively, a mental disorder. Most racists understand that their malicious behavior is wrong, but they resolve that those who are not privileged to societal assumptions of equality deserve to be bullied and/or abused. www.huffpost.com/entry/black-...
I'm Black But Look White. Here Are The Horrible Things White People Feel Safe Telling Me.
"Many of these people are educated, and hold jobs or positions that give them some form of power or influence over Black people."
www.huffpost.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Racism is, effectively, a mental disorder. Most racists understand that their malicious behavior is wrong, but they resolve that those who are not privileged to societal assumptions of equality deserve to be bullied and/or abused. www.huffpost.com/entry/black-...
Trump's blatant corruption has backfired on him. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump slams ‘lack of loyalty’ after pardoned Democrat says he won’t change party
Henry Cuellar launched House re-election bid as Democrat days after Trump pardoned him over bribery charges
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Trump's blatant corruption has backfired on him. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Niagra Movement Declaration of Principles, 1905 share.google/mQkJROvcsof3...
Declaration of Principles, 1905
The Niagara Movement's Declaration of Principles, 1905
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December 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Niagra Movement Declaration of Principles, 1905 share.google/mQkJROvcsof3...
If you have chosen to be neutral (or apolitical) in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.
We must keep our "Eyes on the Prize"; Interview with William "Bill" O'Neal, #Judas and the Black Messiah share.google/oy5wrKdMJhl4...
We must keep our "Eyes on the Prize"; Interview with William "Bill" O'Neal, #Judas and the Black Messiah share.google/oy5wrKdMJhl4...
Eyes on the Prize; Interview with William O'Neal, Part 1
Interview with William O'Neal conducted by Blackside for "Eyes on the Prize
II." O'Neal discusses being recruited to be an informant for the FBI in
Chicago, joining the Black Panthers as an informant,...
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December 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
If you have chosen to be neutral (or apolitical) in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.
We must keep our "Eyes on the Prize"; Interview with William "Bill" O'Neal, #Judas and the Black Messiah share.google/oy5wrKdMJhl4...
We must keep our "Eyes on the Prize"; Interview with William "Bill" O'Neal, #Judas and the Black Messiah share.google/oy5wrKdMJhl4...
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“There are a lot of disturbing aspects. But this is one of the most disturbing.”
Boat Strike Survivors Clung to Wreckage for Some 45 Minutes Before U.S. Military Killed Them
“There are a lot of disturbing aspects. But this is one of the most disturbing.”
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December 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
“There are a lot of disturbing aspects. But this is one of the most disturbing.”
"Nobody in the world, nobody in history, has ever gotten their freedom by appealing to the moral sense of the people who were oppressing them."
Assata Shakur
www.goodreads.com/quotes/11182...
Assata Shakur
www.goodreads.com/quotes/11182...
A quote from Assata
Nobody in the world, nobody in history, has ever gotten their freedom by appealing to the moral sense of the people who were oppressing them.
www.goodreads.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
"Nobody in the world, nobody in history, has ever gotten their freedom by appealing to the moral sense of the people who were oppressing them."
Assata Shakur
www.goodreads.com/quotes/11182...
Assata Shakur
www.goodreads.com/quotes/11182...
"I would recommend that some post in the center of the Indian Country should be occupied with all expedition, with a sufficient quantity of provision... do it in the most effectual manner, that the country may not be merely overrun but destroyed." #TownDestroyer
founders.archives.gov/documents/Wa...
founders.archives.gov/documents/Wa...
Founders Online: George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 31 May 1779
George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 31 May 1779
founders.archives.gov
December 2, 2025 at 4:09 AM
"I would recommend that some post in the center of the Indian Country should be occupied with all expedition, with a sufficient quantity of provision... do it in the most effectual manner, that the country may not be merely overrun but destroyed." #TownDestroyer
founders.archives.gov/documents/Wa...
founders.archives.gov/documents/Wa...
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Palantir has received billions to create a surveillance state.
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Palantir has received billions to create a surveillance state.
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
Dunn and Wilks' then-leader of their most important political action committee, Defend Texas Liberty, was caught hosting white supremacist and Adolf Hitler admirer Nick Fuentes in October (2023). And, of course, Paxton is part of it. www.texastribune.org/2024/03/18/a...
Police called on Texas GOP chair candidate over family dispute
Abraham George is running to lead the state party with backing from current Chair Matt Rinaldi, who announced last week he will not seek reelection. He was not arrested or charged.
www.texastribune.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Dunn and Wilks' then-leader of their most important political action committee, Defend Texas Liberty, was caught hosting white supremacist and Adolf Hitler admirer Nick Fuentes in October (2023). And, of course, Paxton is part of it. www.texastribune.org/2024/03/18/a...
Know how to spot #AISlop www.npr.org/2025/11/30/n...
AI video slop is everywhere, take our quiz to try and spot it
There's no one way to be absolutely sure about a video's authenticity, but experts say there are some simple clues that can help.
www.npr.org
November 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Know how to spot #AISlop www.npr.org/2025/11/30/n...
Sign this letter demanding action to avoid catastrophic climate change damage to our lives and our home. #JustHaveAThink
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Letter to Sir Keir Starmer and media heads
Read the letter on our website
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November 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Sign this letter demanding action to avoid catastrophic climate change damage to our lives and our home. #JustHaveAThink
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Just as Donald Trump demonizes leftist organizers today as domestic terrorists, both federal officials and local police in the South and North condemned civil rights activists as rioters and insurrectionists. interc.pt/4oAs2k8
November 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Just as Donald Trump demonizes leftist organizers today as domestic terrorists, both federal officials and local police in the South and North condemned civil rights activists as rioters and insurrectionists. interc.pt/4oAs2k8
"easy to vote and hard to cheat,” said Bryan Hughes. #nexstar / #sinclair talking points
www.ketk.com/news/your-lo....
www.ketk.com/news/your-lo....
www.ketk.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
"easy to vote and hard to cheat,” said Bryan Hughes. #nexstar / #sinclair talking points
www.ketk.com/news/your-lo....
www.ketk.com/news/your-lo....
Okay, which of you are still using Facebook? www.theverge.com/news/832132/...
Nearly everyone you know is still using Facebook
And Republicans have taken over X.
www.theverge.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Okay, which of you are still using Facebook? www.theverge.com/news/832132/...
“We conclude that the contemporaneous statements of legislators involved in the 2025 redistricting are more indicative of racial motives than partisan ones,” Judge Jeffrey Brown wrote. #txlege www.texastribune.org/2025/11/21/t...
Abbott, lawmaker comments helped doom Texas’ new voting map
Judge Jeffrey Brown pointed to comments from the governor and GOP legislators as the basis for his ruling that the new map can’t be used in 2026.
www.texastribune.org
November 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“We conclude that the contemporaneous statements of legislators involved in the 2025 redistricting are more indicative of racial motives than partisan ones,” Judge Jeffrey Brown wrote. #txlege www.texastribune.org/2025/11/21/t...
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Sarah Beckstrom seems like she was a wonderful person who had a bright future ahead of her. Such a tragedy.
Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Sarah Beckstrom seems like she was a wonderful person who had a bright future ahead of her. Such a tragedy.
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Donald J. Trump, as West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom drew her last breath. She had been placed in harm’s way only because of his disregard for the law and Constitution.
November 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Donald J. Trump, as West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom drew her last breath. She had been placed in harm’s way only because of his disregard for the law and Constitution.
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The Johnson Amendment protects our democracy from turning churches into dark-money Super PACs. A tiny Christian nationalist faction is trying to blow it up — with help from Trump’s IRS.
We can’t let them gut it in a backroom deal.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
We can’t let them gut it in a backroom deal.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Court Case That Could Blow the Roof Off Political Spending
Christian nationalists are teaming up with Donald Trump's administration to argue that churches should be able to spend on political campaigns.
www.rollingstone.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The Johnson Amendment protects our democracy from turning churches into dark-money Super PACs. A tiny Christian nationalist faction is trying to blow it up — with help from Trump’s IRS.
We can’t let them gut it in a backroom deal.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
We can’t let them gut it in a backroom deal.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...