The goddamn Trump Administration

TL;DR:

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Fuck yeah! MAHA!! Wait, isn’t mercury bad? Isn’t it associated with autism? Surely RFK jr will talk to Il Douche about this mistake, right? Yeah, fuck no.

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And for those above wondering why Tramp has a problem with windmills, his main gripe is likely that any energy generated that way is energy not generated by lovely, precious, donor-enriching, non-woke fossil fuels.

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But, to quote someone who actually is somewhat familiar with the law:

“The government asserts that Abrego Garcia is a terrorist and a member of MS-13. Perhaps, but perhaps not,” the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit wrote Thursday. “Regardless, he is still entitled to due process. If the government is confident of its position, it should be assured that position will prevail in proceedings to terminate the withholding of removal order.”

Of course, according to Gorka, this statement makes Judge Wilkinson guilty of aiding and abetting terrorism, so I will be quite interested in how this plays out.

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Even a guy who’s been convicted of 34 felonies should have due process.

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Not sure if this comment has been made before, but I’d really like something besides :heart: in this thread, in particular. :rage: and :scream: and :sob: fit better here.

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This has got to be the least shocking news out the goddam tRump admin.

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Heard this story this morning. Made my blood run cold.

Also this:
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/republican-senator-murkowski-threat-trump-retaliation-we-are-all-afraid-2025-04-17/

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I have no difficulty believing this.

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Absolutely no one is safe from this sort of fascist intimidation. My overwhelming question is, why is this not sparking outrage? Why are these powerful folks not responding with pushback rather than just crouching down and kissing ass? When did they all become cowards?

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US FDA suspends food safety quality checks after staff cuts

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-fda-suspends-food-safety-quality-checks-after-staff-cuts-2025-04-17/

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I think a lot of them, including a lot Dems, got wealthy while in Congress, and now they’re afraid of losing their wealth and comforts. If such people ever had selfless, heroic ideals, those parts of themselves atrophied as the greed and pleasure-seeking parts expanded.

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Among other topics ordered to be struck from the reports:

  • Involuntary or coercive medical or psychological practices.
  • Arbitrary or unlawful interference with privacy.
  • Serious restrictions to internet freedom.
  • Extensive gender-based violence.
  • Violence or threats of violence targeting people with disabilities.

The GOP platform.

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Aww; Lil Marco stamps his foot and says “Diplomacy is hard!”

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Just send a gunboat.

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Given his track record (pun intended), they’d be better off avoiding his wrecking ball approach to construction projects. His team is likely to leave the situation worse than they found it due to kickbacks, sketchy contract conditions, and other money grab corporate entanglements it will take local government years to undo.

I think it has something to do with threats against family members, too. Those doing the intimidating know most people (even members of Congress) cannot afford round the clock private security. The regime has goons they can call who will repeat the kinds of actions taken against the Pelosi and Shapiro families. Combine that with the fear of losing their careers, power, money, and influence. They have to be willing to put all of that on the line.

Liz Cheney is still pushing back, despite attempts to investigate members of the Jan 6 Committee:

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