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@expatmichael

Italian American ESL teacher & Italo Disco lover living in Rome. Progressive politically to the core. American University class of '86, born in Connecticut. I love my universal healthcare.

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Trump’s buddy Putin is helping Iran kill Americans Russia is providing Iran with targeting information to help locate U.S. assets like warships and aircrafts. The revelation follows years of cozy relations between President Donald Trump and Russian .....

www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

07.03.2026 01:44 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 47 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 3

I am still of the opinion Biden kneecapped any democratic candidate by flirting with a 2nd term. We would have been better served by him declaring up front he was one and done, then let the process play out.

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06.03.2026 21:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In the 1960s, you would have seen Republicans at the memorial service of a major civil rights leader. Jackie Robinson was a Republican. Nelson Rockefeller helped pay for Dr. King's funeral. The absence of Republicans at Rev. Jackson's memorial service speaks volumes about today's Republican Party.

06.03.2026 21:31 πŸ‘ 92 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

Excellent summary of where we are at.

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Last 14 months of Biden's term:

+1.74m jobs

First 14 months of Trump's term:

150,000 jobs

(total! for the whole 14 months!)

www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

06.03.2026 19:43 πŸ‘ 3766 πŸ” 1644 πŸ’¬ 139 πŸ“Œ 78

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The #DefendersOfDemocracy marks one year of standing for truth, justice & freedom!

To our friends who’ve been here since day 1 & to those who joined along the way, thank you!

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We all know exactly why Donald Trump went into Venezuela and we know exactly why he’s gone into Iran. Cuba will likely be next.

His distractions aren’t fooling anyone…the Epstein files are not going away and the accusations against him are not going away.

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Yesterday, the White House used Call of Duty frames in their Iran war hype video.

They are hyping the prospect of war like an exciting video game.

Yes, I know this administration has no bottom.

No class, no integrity, no honor, no decency.

Yet they never cease to shock me.

06.03.2026 02:35 πŸ‘ 3878 πŸ” 934 πŸ’¬ 186 πŸ“Œ 39
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How great is it????

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Damn. I'm starting to think that the Jewish space lasers finally got to Margie 3Toes-Greene. She's seemingly being somewhat normal. Wtf is happening? 🀯

06.03.2026 02:38 πŸ‘ 533 πŸ” 179 πŸ’¬ 84 πŸ“Œ 10

So the fact that we bombed a girls elementary school, while likely using AI for targeting, is going to be a major headline story dominating American news coverage when exactly?

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🀫 Hush Line An open-source whistleblowing platform for organizations and individuals.

Hey folks. A plea for help. Have you written your member of Congress about the war in Iran? Have they responded? We want to see the letters they're sending their constituents. If you have them, send it to us on our secure tipline. Here: thebulwark.com/tips

03.03.2026 00:47 πŸ‘ 154 πŸ” 69 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 2
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This one really doesn’t know when to stop huh! Who in their right mind even bothers with getting fucked up at Mardi Gras in 2026 with all that is going on in this world?

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Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks with members of the news media. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks with members of the news media. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

Gavin Newsom: β€œReview the tape β€” Trump spent more time talking about the curtains & his ballroom than of the 4 service members that died bc of his operation & his declaration of war without congressional consent β€” He still has not articulated clear vision of what the end game is. Period. Full stop”

02.03.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 3742 πŸ” 1019 πŸ’¬ 123 πŸ“Œ 35
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03.03.2026 02:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

has any politician anywhere tried denouncing Israel in their stump speech?

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House panel releases videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton answering questions about Epstein Videos of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answering questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are being released by a House committee investiga...

BREAKING: House has released depositions of the Clintons in the Epstein inquiry. apnews.com/article/jeff...

02.03.2026 21:03 πŸ‘ 3661 πŸ” 1157 πŸ’¬ 223 πŸ“Œ 56
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Amy Madigan wins Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Weapons at the Actor Awards

#ActorAwards

02.03.2026 02:57 πŸ‘ 408 πŸ” 61 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 43
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Trump Parties With Millionaires as American Troops Die β€” The Daily Beast Millionaires, Republican Party elites and big-spending donors were at Mar-a-Lago to party while Trump’s war raged across at least 10 countries.

While American troops die in a war he chose, Trump is clinking glasses with millionaires at Mar-a-Lago.

He admits at 2am that Americans could die then keeps the fundraiser rolling. Disgraceful!

#EpsteinWar
#USDemocracy
#Pinks

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01.03.2026 18:47 πŸ‘ 214 πŸ” 171 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 13
NOW THAT ICE HAS A LARGER BUDGET
THAN THE US
MARINE CORPS, WE'RE SENDING THEM FIRST, RIGHT?

NOW THAT ICE HAS A LARGER BUDGET THAN THE US MARINE CORPS, WE'RE SENDING THEM FIRST, RIGHT?

01.03.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 439 πŸ” 191 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 19
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This was one of the dumbest possible moves by a man whose approval ratings are abysmal in a party where there is bipartisan rage just 9 months from a midterm election that will likely decide the fate of his presidency and personal freedom. Being Bibi's and MBS's bitch is some weakass "leadership".

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