You have the right
To free speech
As long as
You're not dumb enough
To actually try it
- The Clash
#autocraticbreakthrough
0 posts0 participants0 posts today
When dogmatic morons are in charge...
Utah becomes first US state to ban fluoride in its water - BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gmggp2y99o
www.bbc.comUtah becomes first US state to ban fluoride in its waterThe move has been criticised by experts, who say the mineral helps reduce oral cavities, especially in children.
The very definition of fascism in action.
Trump's FCC commissioner opens investigation into Walt Disney Co. and ABC for diversity policies | AP News
https://apnews.com/article/disney-fcc-trump-woke-dei-1aad33c3c2fa9db2143f578037ac4fad
AP News · Trump's FCC commissioner opens investigation into Walt Disney Co. and ABC for diversity policies
His psychosis is as profound as it is dangerous.
Trump says US will 'go as far as we have to' to get control of Greenland - ABC News
https://abcnews.go.com/International/trump-us-control-greenland/story?id=120208823
ABC News · Trump says US will 'go as far as we have to' to get control of Greenland
Government inserting itself into decisions of private businesses. The GOP always claimed to vehemently oppose this kind of government overreach. However, they wouldn't dare cross their dear leader.
No DEI allowed for US mergers and acquisitions, says the new FCC chair | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/634244/fcc-brendan-carr-dei-us-mergers-acquisitions
The Verge · No DEI allowed for US mergers and acquisitions, says the new FCC chair
Pure cowardice.
Major League Baseball removes references to 'diversity' from MLB Careers home page | AP News
https://apnews.com/article/mlb-diversity-a2879592f16fc70f98bc8fc5d0e2c026
AP News · Major League Baseball removes references to `diversity' from MLB Careers home pageMajor League Baseball has removed references to “diversity” from its MLB Careers home page following an executive order by President Donald Trump that could lead to possible federal action against organizations using DEI programs in contravention of his administration’s interpretation of civil rights law. MLB says in a statement "our values on diversity remain unchanged” and “we are in the process of evaluating our programs for any modifications to eligibility criteria that are needed to ensure our programs are compliant with federal law as they continue forward.”
This just sent a chill down my spine. When even those with wealth and expertise bend the knee, the rest of us are fucked.
White House rescinds executive order targeting law firm Paul, Weiss after $40 million pledge - CBS News
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/paul-weiss-executive-order-rescinded-white-house-trump/
Frightening abuse of power to tear down an organization built to help people seek out doctoral degrees.
Colleges facing Trump crackdown on DEI cut ties with The PhD Project | AP News
https://apnews.com/article/trump-dei-college-investigation-phd-project-65d5d9bd5a13db89bea730142b467fde
AP News · Facing anti-DEI investigations, colleges cut ties with nonprofit targeted by conservatives
Beyond frightening.
Columbia University makes policy changes in dispute over federal funding | CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/21/us/columbia-university-policies-funding-dispute/index.html
CNN · Columbia University makes policy changes in dispute over federal funding
It's a rare day indeed when Maduro says something I agree with.
Venezuela’s Maduro calls US deportation of migrants to El Salvador a ‘kidnapping,’ backs calls for their return | CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/20/americas/venezuela-el-salvador-us-migrant-deportations-intl-hnk/index.html
CNN · Venezuela’s Maduro calls US deportation of migrants to El Salvador a ‘kidnapping,’ backs calls for their return
Expect Trump to fire Powell in 5, 4, ......
Trump tariffs partly to blame for higher prices: Fed Chair Powell - ABC News
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/fed-set-make-interest-rate-decision-outbreak-trade/story?id=119905993
ABC News · Fed holds interest rates steady, opting for patience as Trump's tariffs roil markets
Last night Rachel Maddow reminded us how much Trump reveres and is emulating Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's authoritarian playbook. If you want a sense of what's coming next, follow Orbán, Tayyip Erdogan, Nicolás Maduro, Alexander Lukashenko, Nayib Bukele, etc.
Links in replies....
I don't know who's doing this, but it's not ok. There is no justification for violence.
Violent attacks on Tesla dealerships spike as Musk takes prominent role in Trump White House | AP News
https://apnews.com/article/tesla-vandalism-musk-trump-domestic-extremism-7576c03393a733eaf34b793e86ad1a6f
AP News · Attacks on Tesla dealerships spike as Musk partners with White House
Addison Mitchell McConnell III owns all of this. Do not let the man fade into obscurity.
The racists in government are out of control.
Brown University Professor and Doctor Is Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/us/brown-university-rasha-alawieh-professor-deported.html
The New York Times · Brown University Professor and Doctor Is Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order
Thank you, Judge Howell!
Judge blocks 'unlawful' Trump order targeting law firm that represented Clinton campaign - ABC News
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/judge-blocks-trump-administration-implementing-parts-executive-order/story?id=119729707
ABC News · Judge blocks 'unlawful' Trump order targeting law firm that represented Clinton campaign
This is what it looks like when a government terrorizes its own people.
ICE arrests Palestinian activist with green card at Columbia University: Attorney - ABC News
https://abcnews.go.com/US/ice-arrests-palestinian-activist-green-card-columbia-university/story?id=119616144
ABC News · ICE arrests Palestinian activist with green card at Columbia University: Attorney
The only form of negotiation he knows is intimidation. Given that and his well established pattern of reneging on deals, including pulling out of the last nuclear agreement with Iran, it's no wonder they're rebuffing him.
Trump rebuffed by Iran's leader after sending letter calling for nuclear negotiation : NPR
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/09/g-s1-52882/trump-iran-nuclear
Absolutely grotesque incompetence from Trump and Vance.
WATCH: Trump and Vance blast Zelenskyy in Oval Office meeting, suggesting he needs to be more grateful | PBS News
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/trump-and-vance-blast-zelenskyy-in-oval-office-meeting-suggesting-he-needs-to-be-more-grateful
PBS News · Trump and Vance blast Zelenskyy in Oval Office meeting, suggesting he needs to be more gratefulPresident Donald Trump chided Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Vice President JD Vance, one of the administration’s most skeptical voices on Ukraine, said Zelenskyy was being disrespectful for debating Trump in the Oval Office in front of the American media.
Dear Democratic Party of the United States and related PACs and Super PACs, we need national TV, radio, internet, and billboard ads everywhere calling out Trump, Musk, and the GOP for the insanity we are witnessing.
Trumps is flooding the zone. Dems need to do the same. Now. Right now. Right the fuck now.