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Scott Mintzer

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Neurologist specializing in Epilepsy at Thomas Jefferson U., political junkie, writer, dad, lover of books, booze, Philly Union/76ers, and music. Views mine.

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Why exactly would you blame Michigan Medicine for insisting on appropriate reimbursement for what they do?

06.03.2026 21:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As Josh Shapiro seeks reelection, his business-friendly brand has drawn millions from CEOs β€” including some with interests in Harrisburg Dozens of CEOs in industries ranging from coal mining to gambling to real estate are helping to bankroll Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s campaign. His fundraising could invite scrutiny ahead of 2028.

We should try capping political donations in PA. Tell Mike Bloomberg & Yass & Bezos & Muskβ€”from now on, the max donation to a candidate for governor is $1,000 or whatever. Letting Bloomberg give $2.5M to our governor is bananas, no matter who the governor is. share.inquirer.com/1LtrB5

04.03.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Republicans are heading for a historic drubbing in the midterms, and no, Trump’s threatened proto-fascist bullshit won’t be even close to enough to stop it.

And despite the fact that this is entirely predictable, the whole narrative around Trump and the GOP will change dramatically.

01.03.2026 03:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So this is your fault then.

01.03.2026 02:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly nobody is gonna have the slightest sympathy for the evil and regressive Iranian government.

But you don’t just take out the fucking leader and expect things to get better. What exactly does Apprentice President think is gonna happen now?!Underwear gnomes form a new government?

01.03.2026 02:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump aides struggle with how to spend $500 billion more on military Some senior officials resisted the decision to approve the major military spending increase, sources say.

Oh, sure, we could fund health care, dental & vision for us all with that amount, who’s asking? Call me, I have thoughts about how to keep America safe! (from misery)

wapo.st/40sgBRz

21.02.2026 13:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What is wrong with these fucking people, Exhibit #347.

21.02.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No argument, but how I wish the alternative weren’t a near-octogenarian who supports maintaining the filibuster. 😭

15.02.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Um, Star Wars?

12.02.2026 02:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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i forget who made it but it cracks me up lol

08.02.2026 10:54 πŸ‘ 5556 πŸ” 1315 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 63

the most impactful thing Elon Musk has ever done or will ever do regarding science and innovation in this country is illegally cut billions of dollars of research funds for literally no reason

08.02.2026 03:01 πŸ‘ 4567 πŸ” 1001 πŸ’¬ 38 πŸ“Œ 22

Hard agree

28.01.2026 00:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fuck them and whoever let them in.

27.01.2026 21:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Also, in lieu of performing his lauded opera "Einstein On The Beach", the Kennedy Center has announced that they will be performing "Kid Rock At Hooters".

27.01.2026 17:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sen. John Fetterman asks Trump to fire DHS chief Kristi Noem The Democratic lawmaker known for his independent voting record and willingness to work with the GOP slammed Noem as "betraying" the agency.

How bad is it for the administration? Even John Fetterman is calling for Buchenwald Barbie to be fired, that's how bad.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

27.01.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003

when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out

12.01.2026 20:04 πŸ‘ 27110 πŸ” 8234 πŸ’¬ 392 πŸ“Œ 330

Sorry, was this me β€œtrashing Dems”? Or the person who said they were still trying to get him to caucus with the Dems?

12.01.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s not that Schumer is a Republican. It’s that he’s a chickenshit.

12.01.2026 02:56 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome to the resistance, Jerome Powell.

12.01.2026 02:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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09.01.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The guy gets amazing amounts of hate from the β€œtough on crime” types. I have to deal with it on my neighborhood FB page all the time.

And then he gets overwhelmingly re-elected.

09.01.2026 13:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

How can the feds prevent city police from simply showing up and arresting the perpetrator?

09.01.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I want to make another point:

We in healthcare understand that prevention is nowhere near as sexy as treatment, but it saves a whole lot more lives.

Krasner is directly preventing deaths by doing this. Other DAs who follow suit would also be saving lives.

09.01.2026 04:28 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

People in positions of power respond to movements and incentives. They always have to be pushed.

So let’s push them, hard.

For starters, β€œabolish ICE” should be the *minimum standard* for a would-be Dem candidate.

09.01.2026 02:37 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When the (committed non-partisan) sports teams start honoring people, that is a major sign.

We are indeed going to win.

09.01.2026 02:35 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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DA Krasner condemns fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, says officers who commit crimes in Philly will β€˜be convicted’ Krasner said the actions of the ICE agent who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good were unlawful.

Every DA in every big city in America should be saying this right now, and be fully prepared to back it up.

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09.01.2026 02:32 πŸ‘ 362 πŸ” 120 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 4

^^^This right here. I would like to spend as little time as possible in an airport, thanks.

01.01.2026 21:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was never sure about Carranza. With the young players you never know who will make the next step.

Kai is in his prime and plenty good enough for the Championship.

01.01.2026 20:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Aw man… There’s hardly any replacing this guy at the MLS level. But no one can deny that he’s elite and will likely do very well in another league.

01.01.2026 00:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It's kinda funny how every third political post on has some variation of "oh so you think there's going to be elections how cute" in the replies while the daily news is of Republicans getting boatraced in elections, manufacturing the reality you desire to be outraged about isn't just a rw phenomenon

31.12.2025 13:17 πŸ‘ 1332 πŸ” 192 πŸ’¬ 60 πŸ“Œ 25