Ukraine offers to help defend the West from Iranian drones.
Russia helps Iran track American forces.
And the White House eases sanctions on Russian oil.
Explain that to the families of U.S. troops. My latest:
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
And just like that we’re back to “Department of Defense”
I think your heart’s in the right place. This is a big ship we’re trying to turn, very slowly. And at this point it’s taking on water. Women and children first in the life boats, I get it. Let’s first see if we can keep from sinking. All hands on deck so we all survive.
I think you just marginalized her. Reread your own comment. There’s your trouble, my fellow Dems.
Identity politics and litmus/purity tests have been shrinking the Democratic coalition for decades. Paired with the loss of meaningful social connection, all we have left is 12 text messages every day asking for $5 and no real party.
1. Over the last six months, I’ve been studying MAGA, and trying to understand why it has been so successful – and what the Democrats ought to learn from that success. The results were published in the New Yorker magazine this week. Here’s what I learned: (a 🧵)
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
[WARNING: This is a bit graphic.]
A Marine Corps veteran protesting Trump’s War on Iran had his arm broken by Capitol Police and GOP Senator Tim Sheehy. It appears to be a compound fracture.
I thought it would credit him. His name is Sicco Rood.
Love this photographer’s work. Makes me miss the Anza-Borrego.
#Arkansas #NorthCarolina #Texas
Your primaries are today!
I’m remembering how ´W’s popularity soared and suddenly everyone was patriotic after 9/11. If they think this is going to have the same effect when there is a tragedy on US territory, I think they are mistaken.
TERRIBLE TIMING: When FBI Director Kash Patel fired a dozen FBI agents and staff last week for their role in the classified documents investigation of Donald Trump, he targeted an elite counter espionage unit that investigates threats from foreign adversaries and specializes in Iran.
Where is the sense of urgency to fix this issue?
Congress can pass laws to protect Social Security, but it hasn't, delay makes solution more difficult, as it narrows viable options to those that rely on increasing taxes," said American Academy of Actuaries.
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Iran’s regime has armed terrorists, killed Americans, and fueled wars across the Middle East.
But killing a dictator is not the same thing as having a strategy.
Trump is shifting goals in real time. That’s dangerous when American lives are on the line.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Any questions?
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsACriminal
Fuck it. Lets do this. Let's go to war with Iran. Trump supporters up front, now you get to go show how tough you are. Boots on the ground. This is what you voted for. Get your fucking asses out there on the front line. Don't be a coward like the felon pedophile draft dodger you prop up. Get up there. Be a fucking man, and suit up. This is your calling and your duty. No women. No People of color. Straight white married conservative men. This isn't DEl. This is your time to shine bro. It's your job to be proud, boys.
The FBI being on high alert for terrorist actions is important right now.
Too bad they fired and gutted their counterterrorism capacity
Anyone who is snobby about this guy has no clue how incredibly talented he was.
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Three articles about how the misery machines are also rightwing propaganda machines. (h/t @brianstelter.bsky.social): First, research published in Nature shows how Twitter's algo since The Overlord took over has pushed people to the right, both agenda setting & framing reality:
ROGAN: “It’s overwhelming me. Too much fucking madness. We’re about to go to war with Iran. What are these files? How far does this go? What is happening?”
Wait til joe rogan finds out he helped get Trump elected 🤷🏼
We've let the wrong people define masculinity. It’s time we take it back. Real masculinity is doing what's right, and doing it with kindness, empathy and compassion. @principlesfirst.bsky.social
In this 2024 interview, Jack Hughes, who just scored the game-winning goal for the US Olympic hockey team, explains why it was important for him to embrace Pride Night when many other NHL players refused to do so.
Letter to the Editor: The greatest risk to our country and democracy would be if we just accept what is happening. There is something you can and should do: Vote!
Join us in welcoming our new CEO, Sheila Nix!
Sheila brings decades of leadership in government and philanthropy and will lead efforts to bring secure mobile voting to voters in states across the country — starting with our current campaigns in CO, MN, MD, NJ & VT.
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Remember back in the day when Congress used to be in charge of appropriations?
And this is a QUICK way to check your voting status:
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I regularly see people wondering how it's possible that there are so many musicians and writers and film makers and artists from a tiny nation like Iceland.
And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.
