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Angelia's avatar

And the liars sat in the White House and said 9 to 0, in their favor. How can the Republican Congress sit by and let these lies fly like this?

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michael's avatar

Ever since Trump came onto the scene, we’ve been trying to respond with facts, logic, and intelligence—to make sense of it all and help others see what’s really going on. But from the very beginning, all many people could see was someone they believed to be successful, clever, and powerful—because of his TV show, his book, and the name “Trump,” which they had come to idolize. They couldn't see beyond the brand. That’s all they focused on. That’s all they talked about.

From day one, critics kept saying, “This will be the end—this is too much. He’s gone too far.” And then the next month, the same thing. And then again, and again—month after month, year after year. But he never went away. And why? Because he has 30 to 35 million followers who are completely brainwashed. That’s the key. And as long as he has that kind of cult-like support, he can get away with anything—literally anything—with complete impunity.

If you had 35 million people blindly following you, defending your every move, terrifying anyone who dared to stand up to you—you’d be unstoppable, too. People are scared of the consequences. They're afraid these people will lose their minds, burn down houses, or even harm innocent people. That’s the terrifying truth.

We should have never, ever let it get to this point. If we had real protections in place to prevent abuse of the First Amendment—especially regarding lies and propaganda—none of this would have happened. But we didn’t. Lie after lie was allowed to spread unchecked, posted online, repeated on TV, amplified by algorithms—and that’s how we got here.

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Lori LaFontaine's avatar

They didn't do enough research. Because he's been a loser from the get go. He's never been liked or respected by intelligent people.

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Fox News: America's Most Dangerous Domestic Threat — And How We Can Shut It Down

For decades, Americans feared enemies abroad. But today, our greatest threat to democracy comes from within: Fox News — a 24/7 disinformation infomercial that has poisoned public discourse, promoted conspiracy theories, and radicalized millions against their own country.

Fox News is not a legitimate news outlet. It is a propaganda machine whose mission is simple: Lie, incite, divide, and conquer.

Even President Obama — normally cautious with his words — said Fox was “destructive” to American society, likening it to yellow journalism of the Hearst era. Yet tragically, he did not act — and today, we are living with the catastrophic results.

Fox News helped create Trump. Fox News fueled January 6th. Fox News spread vaccine lies that killed thousands. Fox News normalized hatred, violence, and authoritarianism.

It is time to stop them.

📺 Fox News Survives Because of Cable Companies — and You Are Paying for It

Despite declining ad revenue, Fox News earns over $1.5 billion per year through cable carriage fees (Los Angeles Times). Companies like Comcast (Xfinity), Charter (Spectrum), Cox Communications, and DirecTV automatically bundle Fox News into your basic cable package. You are funding Fox even if you never watch it.

We can change that.

Here’s how:

📞 Contact Cable Providers

Demand that they drop Fox News or allow you to opt out of paying for it. Here are the numbers:

Comcast/Xfinity: 1-800-934-6489

Charter/Spectrum: 1-833-267-6094

Cox Communications: 1-800-234-3993

DirecTV: 1-800-531-5000

Use resources from https://www.nofoxfee.com and https://www.commoncause.org to help guide your conversations.

📺 Adjust Your Subscription

Parental Controls: Block Fox News on your household devices.

Ask for Cable Downgrades: Some companies offer packages that exclude Fox — you just have to demand it.

Switch to Streaming: Cut your cable entirely and subscribe only to responsible, independent news sources.

📝 Petitions and Mass Action

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/have-fox-news-removed

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/deplatform-fox-join-robert-reich-and-demand-cable-companies-including-comcast-charter-and-att-take-dangerous-disinformation-off-the-air-now

Every signature counts. Every call counts. Every cancellation counts.

💰 Target Fox's Major Advertisers

Fox News is vulnerable because it needs advertising money.

Contact these advertisers and demand they stop supporting disinformation:

MyPillow (major advertiser during prime time)

HomeAdvisor

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Sandals Resorts

Verizon

General Motors (GMC, Chevrolet)

Pfizer (Yes — call them out)

Tempur-Pedic

Use Media Matters' Stop Funding Fox page to track current sponsors.

📚 Understand the Fox Propaganda Model

Fox News is not unique — it follows a long history of manipulating the public. Just like William Randolph Hearst’s yellow journalism, Fox invents and twists facts to whip up hysteria and anger (Library of Congress).

Today, it’s even worse:

Sean Hannity admitted under oath he knew the election fraud claims he promoted were false (NPR).

Tucker Carlson’s private texts show he didn’t believe Trump’s election lies, even as he pushed them nightly (PBS).

They lied knowingly — to keep ratings high and their audiences enraged.

⚖️ Legal Barriers and Consumer Action

Can the government shut Fox down? Not easily. The First Amendment protects even deliberate liars — as long as they're not committing defamation directly.

Fox has no FCC license. Because it's cable (not over-the-air broadcast), it’s harder to regulate. But:

Consumer pressure works.

Advertiser boycotts work.

Petitions and lawsuits work.

In the case of the Dominion lawsuit, Fox had to pay $787 million for lying about election fraud (NPR).

We can hurt them where it counts: Money. Reputation. Market access.

🌎 Major Resources to Use and Share

Petition and Activism Sites:

https://www.nofoxfee.com

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/have-fox-news-removed

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/deplatform-fox-join-robert-reich-and-demand-cable-companies-including-comcast-charter-and-att-take-dangerous-disinformation-off-the-air-now

https://www.commoncause.org

Fact-Checking and Media Literacy Sites:

https://www.mediamatters.org

https://www.factcheck.org

https://www.snopes.com

https://newslit.org

https://adfontesmedia.com

📚 Essential Books on Disinformation and Propaganda

Manufacturing Consent – Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky

The Misinformation Age – Cailin O'Connor and James Owen Weatherall

Network Propaganda – Yochai Benkler, Robert Faris, Hal Roberts

Weaponized Lies – Daniel J. Levitin

Post-Truth – Lee McIntyre

How Fascism Works – Jason Stanley

Republic of Lies – Anna Merlan

Calling Bullshit – Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West

The Death of Expertise – Tom Nichols

Fake News, Propaganda, and Plain Old Lies – Donald A. Barclay

🧠 Final Word: We Must Shut Fox Down to Save Democracy

Fox News is not journalism. It is weaponized disinformation. It is the single largest driver of division, hate, and ignorance in modern American history.

It brainwashed a third of the country. It enabled a fascist coup attempt. It cost lives during the pandemic. It is a domestic enemy of the Constitution.

We can't rely on Congress to fix it — not yet. But we the people can take action:

Cancel cable packages.

Pressure cable companies.

Pressure advertisers.

Educate ourselves and others.

Build a future where truth matters again.

Truth is patriotic. Lies are not. Fox must go.

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Timothy Richley's avatar

Something I have been bitching about for almost 20 years, DISH, Cox Cable and (ATT)DirecTV. A la carte pricing would fix the problems, but.....

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michael's avatar

RE: Urgent Action Needed to Stop Unconstitutional ICE Raids in California

Dear Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta,

I am writing as a concerned resident of California to urge you to take immediate and decisive action against the continued presence and operations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducting warrantless raids in our communities. These actions violate the constitutional rights of individuals, particularly the Fourth Amendment, and are contributing to a climate of fear, trauma, and legal abuse across the state.

ICE’s consistent use of administrative warrants, which are not signed by a judge, to enter homes, detain individuals, and disrupt workplaces is an egregious abuse of power. These raids occur without judicial oversight, due process, or any semblance of legality under our state and federal constitutions. When agents forcibly enter private property or detain individuals without a proper warrant, they are acting outside the bounds of the law.

As such, I respectfully demand the following actions:

1. Issue a Statewide Directive Prohibiting Cooperation With ICE in Warrantless Raids

All state law enforcement agencies, including CHP, must be explicitly barred from assisting ICE agents unless a judicially signed warrant is presented. ICE should be treated no differently than any other law enforcement agency when it comes to search and seizure under the law.

2. Investigate and Monitor ICE Activities as Potential Civil Rights Violations

The California Department of Justice should actively investigate ICE operations under state civil rights laws, especially when agents detain individuals or enter premises without proper legal authority. Victims of such actions should have access to state-sponsored legal support and restitution.

3. Enforce and Expand California Sanctuary Laws

Laws such as SB 54, AB 103, and AB 450 must be enforced rigorously. Furthermore, these protections should be extended to cover residential raids, not just public spaces and employers. Any private party cooperating with ICE without a warrant (including landlords, employers, and contractors) should face state-level penalties.

4. Declare ICE Warrantless Raids a Violation of State Sovereignty and Public Order

The state must draw a legal line: no federal agency has the right to bypass California’s constitutional protections. While the Supremacy Clause limits certain forms of resistance, California has a duty to protect its residents from unlawful federal overreach.

We are not asking for obstruction — we are asking for constitutional order. ICE is operating outside the legal framework, without accountability, and in direct violation of the freedoms we claim to uphold as Californians and as Americans.

California has long stood as a national leader in civil rights and due process. Now is the time to act with courage and principle. I urge you to use every power available under state law to protect our residents from unlawful raids and to demand that ICE operate under the same standards required of any legitimate law enforcement body.

Sincerely,

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michael's avatar

Let’s speak plainly: this is no longer a government—it’s a cult. The individual at its center is not a leader, but a sociopathic, pathological liar who refuses to submit to law, truth, or moral conscience. This has been confirmed not just by political analysts, but by psychiatric professionals, historians, and scholars around the world.

We are not dealing with normal political conflict. We are dealing with mass delusion, militarized disinformation, and the complete erosion of democratic norms. Fox News, Newsmax, and OANN operate as propaganda machines—not news outlets—reinforcing the cult’s narrative and poisoning public understanding.

Every attempt to use institutional tools—letters, protests, legal appeals—has failed. The system has proven incapable of defending itself from this internal threat. Courts are ignored. Congressional oversight is mocked. Truth is drowned out by volume, repetition, and fear.

Let’s be honest about where we are: Without removing the cult leader and shutting down the propaganda, nothing else will work. You cannot deprogram the public while the infection source is still active. You cannot reason with people who have been taught to treat reason as the enemy.

So what remains? If lawful institutions are corrupted or paralyzed, and if information warfare continues unchecked, then yes—force becomes the last logical tool. Not because it is desirable, but because every peaceful method has been exhausted. As in any civil breakdown, when tyrants seize power and refuse to relinquish it, history teaches us what follows.

This is not a call for chaos. It’s a demand for clarity. We are not fighting over politics anymore. We are fighting over reality itself.

Until the head is severed—until the lies stop—there can be no healing, no order, and no democracy.

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/fact-check-debunking-100-trump-190050473.html

Fact check: Debunking 100 Trump false claims from his first 100 days

Daniel Dale, CNN

Tue, April 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM PDT

33 min read

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US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he signs an executive order to create a US sovereign wealth fund, in the Oval Office of the White House on February 3, 2025, in Washington, DC. - Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images

President Donald Trump filled his first 100 days back in office with the same relentless lying and inaccuracy that was a hallmark of his first presidency and his 2016 and 2024 presidential campaigns.

Some of Trump’s 2025 false claims were about consequential policy matters, others about trivial personal fixations. Some were sophisticated distortions about obscure subjects, others obvious fictions about issues average Americans experience in their daily lives. Many were ad-libbed or posted on social media, but many were scripted into prepared remarks.

Aside from the staggering frequency and the trademark brazenness, what stood out was how repetitive Trump’s lying was. Though he regularly sprinkled in some fresh deception, he deployed a core batch of favored falsehoods again and again – undeterred by the fact that many of these claims had been publicly debunked for months or even years.

Here is a list of 100 separate false claims from Trump since his inauguration on January 20, fact-checked concisely with hyperlinks to more information. This is not a comprehensive list of the president’s false claims during this period (there were well over 100 in all) or a count of how many total times he was inaccurate (he uttered many of these 100 claims over and over again).

I don't know why people vote for a pathological liar it's just beyond me and this has been shown beyond the billion times it's just I cannot have this no matter how brainwashed they may be bizarre

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As of May 15, 2025, the Republican-led budget reconciliation bill—often referred to as the “big, beautiful bill”—is facing significant internal opposition, delaying its progress toward a House vote initially targeted for Memorial Day weekend. House Speaker Mike Johnson is contending with dissent from ultraconservative members who demand deeper Medicaid cuts and stricter work requirements, as well as moderates concerned about the bill's impact on constituents and fiscal implications. https://apnews.com/article/5588a1ba31875e5a4a2e23564244851b?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/15/megabill-teeters-after-hard-liners-make-their-stand-00352892?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Key Provisions of the Bill

The bill proposes substantial tax cuts and spending reductions, including:

$715 billion in Medicaid cuts, introducing work requirements and eligibility checks that could affect over 10 million people.

$351 billion in cuts to student aid, limiting Pell Grant eligibility and repealing student debt forgiveness programs.

$50 billion in cuts to the Federal Employee Retirement System, reducing take-home pay and retirement benefits.

Significant reductions in funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and dissolution of the Public Accounting Oversight Board.

New taxes on electric and hybrid vehicles and elimination of funding for green energy programs authorized by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

$25 billion allocated for a “Golden Dome” missile defense shield, involving space-based assets.

Limitations on federal judges’ authority to hold government officials in contempt of court.

Current Status

The House Budget Committee is scheduled to meet on Friday to address the bill, but internal divisions may delay further progress. Speaker Johnson aims for a floor vote next week, but with a slim majority and no Democratic support expected, the bill's passage remains uncertain. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/15/megabill-teeters-after-hard-liners-make-their-stand-00352892?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.wsj.com/politics/gop-tax-bill-speaker-mike-johnson-01456ff6?utm_source=chatgpt.com

How You Can Take Action

To oppose this bill, consider the following steps:

Contact Your Representative: Call or email your House representative to express your concerns about the bill's provisions, especially those affecting healthcare, education, and environmental programs.

Engage with Senators: Reach out to your state's senators to voice your opposition, as the bill will require Senate approval after passing the House.

Participate in Public Forums: Attend town halls or public meetings to discuss the bill's impact and encourage others to take action.

Spread Awareness: Use social media and community networks to inform others about the bill's contents and potential consequences.

Support Advocacy Groups: Collaborate with organizations working to protect healthcare, education, and environmental funding to amplify your efforts.

By taking these steps, you can contribute to the collective effort to oppose the bill and advocate for policies that prioritize the well-being of all citizens.

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Timothy Richley's avatar

All true today I read that Senator from Alaska admit that she along with several other GOP members of Congress were afraid of what trump’s MAGA cult might do if he said something, I think they are more afraid of being primaried from the right like the Senator from Texas who is getting primaried from the right by impeached AG Paxton who trump endorsed

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Becky Suchy's avatar

Then they shoudn't be in office becuase if they are afraid to do their job becuase they might not get re-elected then why should they get re-elected. Stop voting for people who do nothing for us. They are weak and pathetic.

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Timothy Richley's avatar

And yet they keep getting reelected

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Becky Suchy's avatar

I know.. too many people are either uniformed or misinformed by right wing propaganda media.

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michael's avatar

As of May 15, 2025, the Republican-led budget reconciliation bill—often referred to as the “big, beautiful bill”—is facing significant internal opposition, delaying its progress toward a House vote initially targeted for Memorial Day weekend. House Speaker Mike Johnson is contending with dissent from ultraconservative members who demand deeper Medicaid cuts and stricter work requirements, as well as moderates concerned about the bill's impact on constituents and fiscal implications. https://apnews.com/article/5588a1ba31875e5a4a2e23564244851b?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/15/megabill-teeters-after-hard-liners-make-their-stand-00352892?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Key Provisions of the Bill

The bill proposes substantial tax cuts and spending reductions, including:

$715 billion in Medicaid cuts, introducing work requirements and eligibility checks that could affect over 10 million people.

$351 billion in cuts to student aid, limiting Pell Grant eligibility and repealing student debt forgiveness programs.

$50 billion in cuts to the Federal Employee Retirement System, reducing take-home pay and retirement benefits.

Significant reductions in funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and dissolution of the Public Accounting Oversight Board.

New taxes on electric and hybrid vehicles and elimination of funding for green energy programs authorized by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

$25 billion allocated for a “Golden Dome” missile defense shield, involving space-based assets.

Limitations on federal judges’ authority to hold government officials in contempt of court.

Current Status

The House Budget Committee is scheduled to meet on Friday to address the bill, but internal divisions may delay further progress. Speaker Johnson aims for a floor vote next week, but with a slim majority and no Democratic support expected, the bill's passage remains uncertain. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/15/megabill-teeters-after-hard-liners-make-their-stand-00352892?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.wsj.com/politics/gop-tax-bill-speaker-mike-johnson-01456ff6?utm_source=chatgpt.com

How You Can Take Action

To oppose this bill, consider the following steps:

Contact Your Representative: Call or email your House representative to express your concerns about the bill's provisions, especially those affecting healthcare, education, and environmental programs.

Engage with Senators: Reach out to your state's senators to voice your opposition, as the bill will require Senate approval after passing the House.

Participate in Public Forums: Attend town halls or public meetings to discuss the bill's impact and encourage others to take action.

Spread Awareness: Use social media and community networks to inform others about the bill's contents and potential consequences.

Support Advocacy Groups: Collaborate with organizations working to protect healthcare, education, and environmental funding to amplify your efforts.

By taking these steps, you can contribute to the collective effort to oppose the bill and advocate for policies that prioritize the well-being of all citizens.

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michael's avatar

Fox News: America's Most Dangerous Domestic Threat — And How We Can Shut It Down

For decades, Americans feared enemies abroad. But today, our greatest threat to democracy comes from within: Fox News — a 24/7 disinformation infomercial that has poisoned public discourse, promoted conspiracy theories, and radicalized millions against their own country.

Fox News is not a legitimate news outlet. It is a propaganda machine whose mission is simple: Lie, incite, divide, and conquer.

Even President Obama — normally cautious with his words — said Fox was “destructive” to American society, likening it to yellow journalism of the Hearst era. Yet tragically, he did not act — and today, we are living with the catastrophic results.

Fox News helped create Trump. Fox News fueled January 6th. Fox News spread vaccine lies that killed thousands. Fox News normalized hatred, violence, and authoritarianism.

It is time to stop them.

📺 Fox News Survives Because of Cable Companies — and You Are Paying for It

Despite declining ad revenue, Fox News earns over $1.5 billion per year through cable carriage fees (Los Angeles Times). Companies like Comcast (Xfinity), Charter (Spectrum), Cox Communications, and DirecTV automatically bundle Fox News into your basic cable package. You are funding Fox even if you never watch it.

We can change that.

Here’s how:

📞 Contact Cable Providers

Demand that they drop Fox News or allow you to opt out of paying for it. Here are the numbers:

Comcast/Xfinity: 1-800-934-6489

Charter/Spectrum: 1-833-267-6094

Cox Communications: 1-800-234-3993

DirecTV: 1-800-531-5000

Use resources from https://www.nofoxfee.com and https://www.commoncause.org to help guide your conversations.

📺 Adjust Your Subscription

Parental Controls: Block Fox News on your household devices.

Ask for Cable Downgrades: Some companies offer packages that exclude Fox — you just have to demand it.

Switch to Streaming: Cut your cable entirely and subscribe only to responsible, independent news sources.

📝 Petitions and Mass Action

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/have-fox-news-removed

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/deplatform-fox-join-robert-reich-and-demand-cable-companies-including-comcast-charter-and-att-take-dangerous-disinformation-off-the-air-now

Every signature counts. Every call counts. Every cancellation counts.

💰 Target Fox's Major Advertisers

Fox News is vulnerable because it needs advertising money.

Contact these advertisers and demand they stop supporting disinformation:

MyPillow (major advertiser during prime time)

HomeAdvisor

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Sandals Resorts

Verizon

General Motors (GMC, Chevrolet)

Pfizer (Yes — call them out)

Tempur-Pedic

Use Media Matters' Stop Funding Fox page to track current sponsors.

📚 Understand the Fox Propaganda Model

Fox News is not unique — it follows a long history of manipulating the public. Just like William Randolph Hearst’s yellow journalism, Fox invents and twists facts to whip up hysteria and anger (Library of Congress).

Today, it’s even worse:

Sean Hannity admitted under oath he knew the election fraud claims he promoted were false (NPR).

Tucker Carlson’s private texts show he didn’t believe Trump’s election lies, even as he pushed them nightly (PBS).

They lied knowingly — to keep ratings high and their audiences enraged.

⚖️ Legal Barriers and Consumer Action

Can the government shut Fox down? Not easily. The First Amendment protects even deliberate liars — as long as they're not committing defamation directly.

Fox has no FCC license. Because it's cable (not over-the-air broadcast), it’s harder to regulate. But:

Consumer pressure works.

Advertiser boycotts work.

Petitions and lawsuits work.

In the case of the Dominion lawsuit, Fox had to pay $787 million for lying about election fraud (NPR).

We can hurt them where it counts: Money. Reputation. Market access.

🌎 Major Resources to Use and Share

Petition and Activism Sites:

https://www.nofoxfee.com

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/have-fox-news-removed

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/deplatform-fox-join-robert-reich-and-demand-cable-companies-including-comcast-charter-and-att-take-dangerous-disinformation-off-the-air-now

https://www.commoncause.org

Fact-Checking and Media Literacy Sites:

https://www.mediamatters.org

https://www.factcheck.org

https://www.snopes.com

https://newslit.org

https://adfontesmedia.com

📚 Essential Books on Disinformation and Propaganda

Manufacturing Consent – Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky

The Misinformation Age – Cailin O'Connor and James Owen Weatherall

Network Propaganda – Yochai Benkler, Robert Faris, Hal Roberts

Weaponized Lies – Daniel J. Levitin

Post-Truth – Lee McIntyre

How Fascism Works – Jason Stanley

Republic of Lies – Anna Merlan

Calling Bullshit – Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West

The Death of Expertise – Tom Nichols

Fake News, Propaganda, and Plain Old Lies – Donald A. Barclay

🧠 Final Word: We Must Shut Fox Down to Save Democracy

Fox News is not journalism. It is weaponized disinformation. It is the single largest driver of division, hate, and ignorance in modern American history.

It brainwashed a third of the country. It enabled a fascist coup attempt. It cost lives during the pandemic. It is a domestic enemy of the Constitution.

We can't rely on Congress to fix it — not yet. But we the people can take action:

Cancel cable packages.

Pressure cable companies.

Pressure advertisers.

Educate ourselves and others.

Build a future where truth matters again.

Truth is patriotic. Lies are not. Fox must go.

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Laurie's avatar

I think afraid for safety. A lot of people got pizzas delivered late at night, so people know where they live as a threat.. what's even worse, is their kids are targeted too

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Laurie's avatar

Don't forget the Congress person I believe it was, that had an arsonist to burn their house and try to attack them

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David Maceira's avatar

It's one of the oldest dirty tricks in politics. Start a rumor or spread an unbelievable lie. Then make the other person prove you wrong. It's basically arguing from a defensive position. Which in the eyes of the public has already cast doubt on the response.

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michael's avatar

As of May 15, 2025, the Republican-led budget reconciliation bill—often referred to as the “big, beautiful bill”—is facing significant internal opposition, delaying its progress toward a House vote initially targeted for Memorial Day weekend. House Speaker Mike Johnson is contending with dissent from ultraconservative members who demand deeper Medicaid cuts and stricter work requirements, as well as moderates concerned about the bill's impact on constituents and fiscal implications. https://apnews.com/article/5588a1ba31875e5a4a2e23564244851b?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/15/megabill-teeters-after-hard-liners-make-their-stand-00352892?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Key Provisions of the Bill

The bill proposes substantial tax cuts and spending reductions, including:

$715 billion in Medicaid cuts, introducing work requirements and eligibility checks that could affect over 10 million people.

$351 billion in cuts to student aid, limiting Pell Grant eligibility and repealing student debt forgiveness programs.

$50 billion in cuts to the Federal Employee Retirement System, reducing take-home pay and retirement benefits.

Significant reductions in funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and dissolution of the Public Accounting Oversight Board.

New taxes on electric and hybrid vehicles and elimination of funding for green energy programs authorized by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

$25 billion allocated for a “Golden Dome” missile defense shield, involving space-based assets.

Limitations on federal judges’ authority to hold government officials in contempt of court.

Current Status

The House Budget Committee is scheduled to meet on Friday to address the bill, but internal divisions may delay further progress. Speaker Johnson aims for a floor vote next week, but with a slim majority and no Democratic support expected, the bill's passage remains uncertain. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/15/megabill-teeters-after-hard-liners-make-their-stand-00352892?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.wsj.com/politics/gop-tax-bill-speaker-mike-johnson-01456ff6?utm_source=chatgpt.com

How You Can Take Action

To oppose this bill, consider the following steps:

Contact Your Representative: Call or email your House representative to express your concerns about the bill's provisions, especially those affecting healthcare, education, and environmental programs.

Engage with Senators: Reach out to your state's senators to voice your opposition, as the bill will require Senate approval after passing the House.

Participate in Public Forums: Attend town halls or public meetings to discuss the bill's impact and encourage others to take action.

Spread Awareness: Use social media and community networks to inform others about the bill's contents and potential consequences.

Support Advocacy Groups: Collaborate with organizations working to protect healthcare, education, and environmental funding to amplify your efforts.

By taking these steps, you can contribute to the collective effort to oppose the bill and advocate for policies that prioritize the well-being of all citizens.

Expand full comment
michael's avatar

Fox News: America's Most Dangerous Domestic Threat — And How We Can Shut It Down

For decades, Americans feared enemies abroad. But today, our greatest threat to democracy comes from within: Fox News — a 24/7 disinformation infomercial that has poisoned public discourse, promoted conspiracy theories, and radicalized millions against their own country.

Fox News is not a legitimate news outlet. It is a propaganda machine whose mission is simple: Lie, incite, divide, and conquer.

Even President Obama — normally cautious with his words — said Fox was “destructive” to American society, likening it to yellow journalism of the Hearst era. Yet tragically, he did not act — and today, we are living with the catastrophic results.

Fox News helped create Trump. Fox News fueled January 6th. Fox News spread vaccine lies that killed thousands. Fox News normalized hatred, violence, and authoritarianism.

It is time to stop them.

📺 Fox News Survives Because of Cable Companies — and You Are Paying for It

Despite declining ad revenue, Fox News earns over $1.5 billion per year through cable carriage fees (Los Angeles Times). Companies like Comcast (Xfinity), Charter (Spectrum), Cox Communications, and DirecTV automatically bundle Fox News into your basic cable package. You are funding Fox even if you never watch it.

We can change that.

Here’s how:

📞 Contact Cable Providers

Demand that they drop Fox News or allow you to opt out of paying for it. Here are the numbers:

Comcast/Xfinity: 1-800-934-6489

Charter/Spectrum: 1-833-267-6094

Cox Communications: 1-800-234-3993

DirecTV: 1-800-531-5000

Use resources from https://www.nofoxfee.com and https://www.commoncause.org to help guide your conversations.

📺 Adjust Your Subscription

Parental Controls: Block Fox News on your household devices.

Ask for Cable Downgrades: Some companies offer packages that exclude Fox — you just have to demand it.

Switch to Streaming: Cut your cable entirely and subscribe only to responsible, independent news sources.

📝 Petitions and Mass Action

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/have-fox-news-removed

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/deplatform-fox-join-robert-reich-and-demand-cable-companies-including-comcast-charter-and-att-take-dangerous-disinformation-off-the-air-now

Every signature counts. Every call counts. Every cancellation counts.

💰 Target Fox's Major Advertisers

Fox News is vulnerable because it needs advertising money.

Contact these advertisers and demand they stop supporting disinformation:

MyPillow (major advertiser during prime time)

HomeAdvisor

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Sandals Resorts

Verizon

General Motors (GMC, Chevrolet)

Pfizer (Yes — call them out)

Tempur-Pedic

Use Media Matters' Stop Funding Fox page to track current sponsors.

📚 Understand the Fox Propaganda Model

Fox News is not unique — it follows a long history of manipulating the public. Just like William Randolph Hearst’s yellow journalism, Fox invents and twists facts to whip up hysteria and anger (Library of Congress).

Today, it’s even worse:

Sean Hannity admitted under oath he knew the election fraud claims he promoted were false (NPR).

Tucker Carlson’s private texts show he didn’t believe Trump’s election lies, even as he pushed them nightly (PBS).

They lied knowingly — to keep ratings high and their audiences enraged.

⚖️ Legal Barriers and Consumer Action

Can the government shut Fox down? Not easily. The First Amendment protects even deliberate liars — as long as they're not committing defamation directly.

Fox has no FCC license. Because it's cable (not over-the-air broadcast), it’s harder to regulate. But:

Consumer pressure works.

Advertiser boycotts work.

Petitions and lawsuits work.

In the case of the Dominion lawsuit, Fox had to pay $787 million for lying about election fraud (NPR).

We can hurt them where it counts: Money. Reputation. Market access.

🌎 Major Resources to Use and Share

Petition and Activism Sites:

https://www.nofoxfee.com

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/have-fox-news-removed

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/deplatform-fox-join-robert-reich-and-demand-cable-companies-including-comcast-charter-and-att-take-dangerous-disinformation-off-the-air-now

https://www.commoncause.org

Fact-Checking and Media Literacy Sites:

https://www.mediamatters.org

https://www.factcheck.org

https://www.snopes.com

https://newslit.org

https://adfontesmedia.com

📚 Essential Books on Disinformation and Propaganda

Manufacturing Consent – Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky

The Misinformation Age – Cailin O'Connor and James Owen Weatherall

Network Propaganda – Yochai Benkler, Robert Faris, Hal Roberts

Weaponized Lies – Daniel J. Levitin

Post-Truth – Lee McIntyre

How Fascism Works – Jason Stanley

Republic of Lies – Anna Merlan

Calling Bullshit – Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West

The Death of Expertise – Tom Nichols

Fake News, Propaganda, and Plain Old Lies – Donald A. Barclay

🧠 Final Word: We Must Shut Fox Down to Save Democracy

Fox News is not journalism. It is weaponized disinformation. It is the single largest driver of division, hate, and ignorance in modern American history.

It brainwashed a third of the country. It enabled a fascist coup attempt. It cost lives during the pandemic. It is a domestic enemy of the Constitution.

We can't rely on Congress to fix it — not yet. But we the people can take action:

Cancel cable packages.

Pressure cable companies.

Pressure advertisers.

Educate ourselves and others.

Build a future where truth matters again.

Truth is patriotic. Lies are not. Fox must go.

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Donna Israel's avatar

Logic does NOT prevail!

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michael's avatar

Fox News: America's Most Dangerous Domestic Threat — And How We Can Shut It Down

For decades, Americans feared enemies abroad. But today, our greatest threat to democracy comes from within: Fox News — a 24/7 disinformation infomercial that has poisoned public discourse, promoted conspiracy theories, and radicalized millions against their own country.

Fox News is not a legitimate news outlet. It is a propaganda machine whose mission is simple: Lie, incite, divide, and conquer.

Even President Obama — normally cautious with his words — said Fox was “destructive” to American society, likening it to yellow journalism of the Hearst era. Yet tragically, he did not act — and today, we are living with the catastrophic results.

Fox News helped create Trump. Fox News fueled January 6th. Fox News spread vaccine lies that killed thousands. Fox News normalized hatred, violence, and authoritarianism.

It is time to stop them.

📺 Fox News Survives Because of Cable Companies — and You Are Paying for It

Despite declining ad revenue, Fox News earns over $1.5 billion per year through cable carriage fees (Los Angeles Times). Companies like Comcast (Xfinity), Charter (Spectrum), Cox Communications, and DirecTV automatically bundle Fox News into your basic cable package. You are funding Fox even if you never watch it.

We can change that.

Here’s how:

📞 Contact Cable Providers

Demand that they drop Fox News or allow you to opt out of paying for it. Here are the numbers:

Comcast/Xfinity: 1-800-934-6489

Charter/Spectrum: 1-833-267-6094

Cox Communications: 1-800-234-3993

DirecTV: 1-800-531-5000

Use resources from https://www.nofoxfee.com and https://www.commoncause.org to help guide your conversations.

📺 Adjust Your Subscription

Parental Controls: Block Fox News on your household devices.

Ask for Cable Downgrades: Some companies offer packages that exclude Fox — you just have to demand it.

Switch to Streaming: Cut your cable entirely and subscribe only to responsible, independent news sources.

📝 Petitions and Mass Action

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/have-fox-news-removed

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/deplatform-fox-join-robert-reich-and-demand-cable-companies-including-comcast-charter-and-att-take-dangerous-disinformation-off-the-air-now

Every signature counts. Every call counts. Every cancellation counts.

💰 Target Fox's Major Advertisers

Fox News is vulnerable because it needs advertising money.

Contact these advertisers and demand they stop supporting disinformation:

MyPillow (major advertiser during prime time)

HomeAdvisor

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Sandals Resorts

Verizon

General Motors (GMC, Chevrolet)

Pfizer (Yes — call them out)

Tempur-Pedic

Use Media Matters' Stop Funding Fox page to track current sponsors.

📚 Understand the Fox Propaganda Model

Fox News is not unique — it follows a long history of manipulating the public. Just like William Randolph Hearst’s yellow journalism, Fox invents and twists facts to whip up hysteria and anger (Library of Congress).

Today, it’s even worse:

Sean Hannity admitted under oath he knew the election fraud claims he promoted were false (NPR).

Tucker Carlson’s private texts show he didn’t believe Trump’s election lies, even as he pushed them nightly (PBS).

They lied knowingly — to keep ratings high and their audiences enraged.

⚖️ Legal Barriers and Consumer Action

Can the government shut Fox down? Not easily. The First Amendment protects even deliberate liars — as long as they're not committing defamation directly.

Fox has no FCC license. Because it's cable (not over-the-air broadcast), it’s harder to regulate. But:

Consumer pressure works.

Advertiser boycotts work.

Petitions and lawsuits work.

In the case of the Dominion lawsuit, Fox had to pay $787 million for lying about election fraud (NPR).

We can hurt them where it counts: Money. Reputation. Market access.

🌎 Major Resources to Use and Share

Petition and Activism Sites:

https://www.nofoxfee.com

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/have-fox-news-removed

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/deplatform-fox-join-robert-reich-and-demand-cable-companies-including-comcast-charter-and-att-take-dangerous-disinformation-off-the-air-now

https://www.commoncause.org

Fact-Checking and Media Literacy Sites:

https://www.mediamatters.org

https://www.factcheck.org

https://www.snopes.com

https://newslit.org

https://adfontesmedia.com

📚 Essential Books on Disinformation and Propaganda

Manufacturing Consent – Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky

The Misinformation Age – Cailin O'Connor and James Owen Weatherall

Network Propaganda – Yochai Benkler, Robert Faris, Hal Roberts

Weaponized Lies – Daniel J. Levitin

Post-Truth – Lee McIntyre

How Fascism Works – Jason Stanley

Republic of Lies – Anna Merlan

Calling Bullshit – Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West

The Death of Expertise – Tom Nichols

Fake News, Propaganda, and Plain Old Lies – Donald A. Barclay

🧠 Final Word: We Must Shut Fox Down to Save Democracy

Fox News is not journalism. It is weaponized disinformation. It is the single largest driver of division, hate, and ignorance in modern American history.

It brainwashed a third of the country. It enabled a fascist coup attempt. It cost lives during the pandemic. It is a domestic enemy of the Constitution.

We can't rely on Congress to fix it — not yet. But we the people can take action:

Cancel cable packages.

Pressure cable companies.

Pressure advertisers.

Educate ourselves and others.

Build a future where truth matters again.

Truth is patriotic. Lies are not. Fox must go.

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Laurie's avatar

eloquently said,Michael.

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michael's avatar

Fox News: America's Most Dangerous Domestic Threat — And How We Can Shut It Down

For decades, Americans feared enemies abroad. But today, our greatest threat to democracy comes from within: Fox News — a 24/7 disinformation infomercial that has poisoned public discourse, promoted conspiracy theories, and radicalized millions against their own country.

Fox News is not a legitimate news outlet. It is a propaganda machine whose mission is simple: Lie, incite, divide, and conquer.

Even President Obama — normally cautious with his words — said Fox was “destructive” to American society, likening it to yellow journalism of the Hearst era. Yet tragically, he did not act — and today, we are living with the catastrophic results.

Fox News helped create Trump. Fox News fueled January 6th. Fox News spread vaccine lies that killed thousands. Fox News normalized hatred, violence, and authoritarianism.

It is time to stop them.

📺 Fox News Survives Because of Cable Companies — and You Are Paying for It

Despite declining ad revenue, Fox News earns over $1.5 billion per year through cable carriage fees (Los Angeles Times). Companies like Comcast (Xfinity), Charter (Spectrum), Cox Communications, and DirecTV automatically bundle Fox News into your basic cable package. You are funding Fox even if you never watch it.

We can change that.

Here’s how:

📞 Contact Cable Providers

Demand that they drop Fox News or allow you to opt out of paying for it. Here are the numbers:

Comcast/Xfinity: 1-800-934-6489

Charter/Spectrum: 1-833-267-6094

Cox Communications: 1-800-234-3993

DirecTV: 1-800-531-5000

Use resources from https://www.nofoxfee.com and https://www.commoncause.org to help guide your conversations.

📺 Adjust Your Subscription

Parental Controls: Block Fox News on your household devices.

Ask for Cable Downgrades: Some companies offer packages that exclude Fox — you just have to demand it.

Switch to Streaming: Cut your cable entirely and subscribe only to responsible, independent news sources.

📝 Petitions and Mass Action

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/have-fox-news-removed

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/deplatform-fox-join-robert-reich-and-demand-cable-companies-including-comcast-charter-and-att-take-dangerous-disinformation-off-the-air-now

Every signature counts. Every call counts. Every cancellation counts.

💰 Target Fox's Major Advertisers

Fox News is vulnerable because it needs advertising money.

Contact these advertisers and demand they stop supporting disinformation:

MyPillow (major advertiser during prime time)

HomeAdvisor

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Sandals Resorts

Verizon

General Motors (GMC, Chevrolet)

Pfizer (Yes — call them out)

Tempur-Pedic

Use Media Matters' Stop Funding Fox page to track current sponsors.

📚 Understand the Fox Propaganda Model

Fox News is not unique — it follows a long history of manipulating the public. Just like William Randolph Hearst’s yellow journalism, Fox invents and twists facts to whip up hysteria and anger (Library of Congress).

Today, it’s even worse:

Sean Hannity admitted under oath he knew the election fraud claims he promoted were false (NPR).

Tucker Carlson’s private texts show he didn’t believe Trump’s election lies, even as he pushed them nightly (PBS).

They lied knowingly — to keep ratings high and their audiences enraged.

⚖️ Legal Barriers and Consumer Action

Can the government shut Fox down? Not easily. The First Amendment protects even deliberate liars — as long as they're not committing defamation directly.

Fox has no FCC license. Because it's cable (not over-the-air broadcast), it’s harder to regulate. But:

Consumer pressure works.

Advertiser boycotts work.

Petitions and lawsuits work.

In the case of the Dominion lawsuit, Fox had to pay $787 million for lying about election fraud (NPR).

We can hurt them where it counts: Money. Reputation. Market access.

🌎 Major Resources to Use and Share

Petition and Activism Sites:

https://www.nofoxfee.com

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/have-fox-news-removed

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/deplatform-fox-join-robert-reich-and-demand-cable-companies-including-comcast-charter-and-att-take-dangerous-disinformation-off-the-air-now

https://www.commoncause.org

Fact-Checking and Media Literacy Sites:

https://www.mediamatters.org

https://www.factcheck.org

https://www.snopes.com

https://newslit.org

https://adfontesmedia.com

📚 Essential Books on Disinformation and Propaganda

Manufacturing Consent – Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky

The Misinformation Age – Cailin O'Connor and James Owen Weatherall

Network Propaganda – Yochai Benkler, Robert Faris, Hal Roberts

Weaponized Lies – Daniel J. Levitin

Post-Truth – Lee McIntyre

How Fascism Works – Jason Stanley

Republic of Lies – Anna Merlan

Calling Bullshit – Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West

The Death of Expertise – Tom Nichols

Fake News, Propaganda, and Plain Old Lies – Donald A. Barclay

🧠 Final Word: We Must Shut Fox Down to Save Democracy

Fox News is not journalism. It is weaponized disinformation. It is the single largest driver of division, hate, and ignorance in modern American history.

It brainwashed a third of the country. It enabled a fascist coup attempt. It cost lives during the pandemic. It is a domestic enemy of the Constitution.

We can't rely on Congress to fix it — not yet. But we the people can take action:

Cancel cable packages.

Pressure cable companies.

Pressure advertisers.

Educate ourselves and others.

Build a future where truth matters again.

Truth is patriotic. Lies are not. Fox must go.

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Timothy Richley's avatar

I have been complaining for years about being forced to pay for not only Fox but the religious channels as well. A la carte pricing would fix the problems, but there is way to much money involved. In that Fox gets it from every cable and satellite company no matter how much people complain, Fox and religious and shopping channels are part of every Basic package

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As of May 15, 2025, the Republican-led budget reconciliation bill—often referred to as the “big, beautiful bill”—is facing significant internal opposition, delaying its progress toward a House vote initially targeted for Memorial Day weekend. House Speaker Mike Johnson is contending with dissent from ultraconservative members who demand deeper Medicaid cuts and stricter work requirements, as well as moderates concerned about the bill's impact on constituents and fiscal implications. https://apnews.com/article/5588a1ba31875e5a4a2e23564244851b?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/15/megabill-teeters-after-hard-liners-make-their-stand-00352892?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Key Provisions of the Bill

The bill proposes substantial tax cuts and spending reductions, including:

$715 billion in Medicaid cuts, introducing work requirements and eligibility checks that could affect over 10 million people.

$351 billion in cuts to student aid, limiting Pell Grant eligibility and repealing student debt forgiveness programs.

$50 billion in cuts to the Federal Employee Retirement System, reducing take-home pay and retirement benefits.

Significant reductions in funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and dissolution of the Public Accounting Oversight Board.

New taxes on electric and hybrid vehicles and elimination of funding for green energy programs authorized by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

$25 billion allocated for a “Golden Dome” missile defense shield, involving space-based assets.

Limitations on federal judges’ authority to hold government officials in contempt of court.

Current Status

The House Budget Committee is scheduled to meet on Friday to address the bill, but internal divisions may delay further progress. Speaker Johnson aims for a floor vote next week, but with a slim majority and no Democratic support expected, the bill's passage remains uncertain. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/15/megabill-teeters-after-hard-liners-make-their-stand-00352892?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.wsj.com/politics/gop-tax-bill-speaker-mike-johnson-01456ff6?utm_source=chatgpt.com

How You Can Take Action

To oppose this bill, consider the following steps:

Contact Your Representative: Call or email your House representative to express your concerns about the bill's provisions, especially those affecting healthcare, education, and environmental programs.

Engage with Senators: Reach out to your state's senators to voice your opposition, as the bill will require Senate approval after passing the House.

Participate in Public Forums: Attend town halls or public meetings to discuss the bill's impact and encourage others to take action.

Spread Awareness: Use social media and community networks to inform others about the bill's contents and potential consequences.

Support Advocacy Groups: Collaborate with organizations working to protect healthcare, education, and environmental funding to amplify your efforts.

By taking these steps, you can contribute to the collective effort to oppose the bill and advocate for policies that prioritize the well-being of all citizens.

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Let’s speak plainly: this is no longer a government—it’s a cult. The individual at its center is not a leader, but a sociopathic, pathological liar who refuses to submit to law, truth, or moral conscience. This has been confirmed not just by political analysts, but by psychiatric professionals, historians, and scholars around the world.

We are not dealing with normal political conflict. We are dealing with mass delusion, militarized disinformation, and the complete erosion of democratic norms. Fox News, Newsmax, and OANN operate as propaganda machines—not news outlets—reinforcing the cult’s narrative and poisoning public understanding.

Every attempt to use institutional tools—letters, protests, legal appeals—has failed. The system has proven incapable of defending itself from this internal threat. Courts are ignored. Congressional oversight is mocked. Truth is drowned out by volume, repetition, and fear.

Let’s be honest about where we are: Without removing the cult leader and shutting down the propaganda, nothing else will work. You cannot deprogram the public while the infection source is still active. You cannot reason with people who have been taught to treat reason as the enemy.

So what remains? If lawful institutions are corrupted or paralyzed, and if information warfare continues unchecked, then yes—force becomes the last logical tool. Not because it is desirable, but because every peaceful method has been exhausted. As in any civil breakdown, when tyrants seize power and refuse to relinquish it, history teaches us what follows.

This is not a call for chaos. It’s a demand for clarity. We are not fighting over politics anymore. We are fighting over reality itself.

Until the head is severed—until the lies stop—there can be no healing, no order, and no democracy.

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/fact-check-debunking-100-trump-190050473.html

Fact check: Debunking 100 Trump false claims from his first 100 days

Daniel Dale, CNN

Tue, April 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM PDT

33 min read

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US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he signs an executive order to create a US sovereign wealth fund, in the Oval Office of the White House on February 3, 2025, in Washington, DC. - Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images

President Donald Trump filled his first 100 days back in office with the same relentless lying and inaccuracy that was a hallmark of his first presidency and his 2016 and 2024 presidential campaigns.

Some of Trump’s 2025 false claims were about consequential policy matters, others about trivial personal fixations. Some were sophisticated distortions about obscure subjects, others obvious fictions about issues average Americans experience in their daily lives. Many were ad-libbed or posted on social media, but many were scripted into prepared remarks.

Aside from the staggering frequency and the trademark brazenness, what stood out was how repetitive Trump’s lying was. Though he regularly sprinkled in some fresh deception, he deployed a core batch of favored falsehoods again and again – undeterred by the fact that many of these claims had been publicly debunked for months or even years.

Here is a list of 100 separate false claims from Trump since his inauguration on January 20, fact-checked concisely with hyperlinks to more information. This is not a comprehensive list of the president’s false claims during this period (there were well over 100 in all) or a count of how many total times he was inaccurate (he uttered many of these 100 claims over and over again).

I don't know why people vote for a pathological liar it's just beyond me and this has been shown beyond the billion times it's just I cannot have this no matter how brainwashed they may be bizarre

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FULL CASE FOR IMPEACHMENT: DONALD J. TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS

1. Economic Sabotage Through Tariffs and Market Manipulation

President Trump's reckless tariffs in April 2025 caused chaos on Wall Street. The Dow Jones fell over 2,200 points (5.5%) in two days, triggering a $6.6 trillion loss in market value — the worst crash since 2008.

S&P 500 dropped 9% after Trump imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese imports. (WSJ, April 15, 2025)

Consumer prices soared, worsening inflation and directly contradicting his claims that “China would pay.” (Brookings Institution, April 18, 2025)

401(k) accounts wiped out for millions of retirees and working families. (MarketWatch, April 22, 2025)

Source: NPR, April 4, 2025 — https://www.npr.org/2025/04/04/nx-s1-5352362/markets-selloff-dow-trump-tariffs

2. Illegal Executive Overreach: DOGE and Elon Musk

Trump bypassed Congress and created the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an unconstitutional agency headed by Elon Musk. DOGE accessed tax records and intelligence databases without oversight.

USAID dismantled, cutting off humanitarian aid and refugee assistance.

Musk given unchecked authority to fire federal employees and access sensitive data.

Public trust: Only 43% believe DOGE has reduced “waste.” Most view it as cronyism and corruption.

Source: Business Insider, April 29, 2025 — https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-musk-doge-government-waste-fraud-poll-2025-4

3. Criminal Immigration Violations and Deportation of Citizens

Trump has blatantly ignored court orders and deported legal residents and U.S. citizens:

Kilmar Abrego-García, deported to El Salvador despite a Supreme Court stay. (NPR, April 1, 2025)

Four U.S. citizens wrongly detained or deported. (PBS NewsHour, March 25, 2025)

Trump’s justification? That they “looked suspicious” — a thinly veiled racist smear targeting Latinos. This is a flagrant violation of due process.

4. NATO Sabotage, Diplomatic Insanity, and Global Instability

Trump openly mocked and undermined NATO:

Refused to reaffirm Article 5, destabilizing the U.S.–EU alliance.

Claimed “Canada will be the 51st state” if they don’t “control fentanyl.” (CNN, March 21, 2025)

Revived claims that the U.S. should “take Greenland seriously again.” (BBC, April 4, 2025)

Source: Center for American Progress, April 28, 2025

5. State-Run Propaganda and Attacks on the Free Press

Feb 8, 2025: Revoked press credentials from 15 journalists (NPR, AP, etc.), calling them “traitors.” (AP News, Feb 10, 2025)

Coordinated propaganda with Fox News, violating federal regulations. (Democracy Forward Lawsuit, March 7, 2025)

Spread false COVID-23 claims and directed newsrooms to suppress rising monkeypox outbreaks in Florida.

6. Destruction of Environmental Protections

Trump rolled back over 50 environmental rules in 100 days:

Revoked limits on offshore drilling.

Opened national parks to private oil firms.

Withdrew from the updated Paris Agreement II.

Source: Time, April 30, 2025

7. Cronyism and Appointments of the Unqualified

Trump filled federal positions with sycophants, extremists, and unqualified influencers:

Health Director: A TikTok protein powder “guru” with zero credentials. (NYT, March 14, 2025)

Climate Advisor: Flat-earther and YouTube conspiracy theorist. (Rolling Stone, April 1, 2025)

Education Secretary: Claims public schools are “Marxist indoctrination camps.” (WaPo, March 12, 2025)

8. Mental Instability, Narcissism, and Malignant Cultism

Over 800 psychiatrists confirm Trump displays traits of malignant narcissism, sociopathy, paranoia, and delusions of grandeur.

His behavior is erratic, impulsive, and increasingly detached from reality.

Sources:

The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump — Bandy X. Lee

Trump on the Couch — Justin Frank

World Mental Health Alliance, Feb 5, 2025 — https://worldmentalhealthalliance.org

9. Approval in Free Fall

Approval rating: 39% and dropping. (Business Insider, April 29, 2025)

56% of Americans believe he is a “threat to democracy.” (Gallup, April 26, 2025)

🔥 BONUS: 20 Books That Condemn Trump

Top investigative, medical, and journalistic works:

The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump — Bandy X. Lee

Trump on the Couch — Justin Frank

A Very Stable Genius — Rucker & Leonnig

Fear — Bob Woodward

Rage — Bob Woodward

Too Much and Never Enough — Mary Trump

Disloyal — Michael Cohen

It Was All a Lie — Stuart Stevens

Blowout — Rachel Maddow

Proof of Conspiracy — Seth Abramson

Siege — Michael Wolff

Fire and Fury — Michael Wolff

Unhinged — Omarosa

The Cult of Trump — Steven Hassan

American Carnage — Tim Alberta

A Warning — Anonymous

The Fifth Risk — Michael Lewis

Trumpocracy — David Frum

Authoritarian Nightmare — John Dean

Insane Clown President — Matt Taibbi

🔨 CONCLUSION

Donald Trump is not just a danger to democracy — he is actively dismantling it. He has committed dozens of impeachable offenses in 100 days, including:

Violating Supreme Court rulings

Creating unlawful agencies

Manipulating the market for political gain

Deporting U.S. citizens

Appointing dangerously unqualified cronies

Undermining global alliances

Promoting propaganda through a state-run media ecosystem

Governing by executive fiat without congressional authority

This is not a presidency. It is a fascist regime in motion.

IMPEACH NOW.

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The Ride of Captain Bone Spurs

A Brutal History of a Nation Hijacked

He never earned it. He just took it.

Trump — a failed casino clown, a draft-dodging coward with a gold toilet and a black heart — never built anything real in his life. His empire was built on air, debt, branding, and bluster. No integrity. No strategy. Just noise, lawsuits, and other people’s money.

And now he’s back. Not just back in politics. Back in power.

Controlling the GOP like a cult leader. Turning the Supreme Court into a wrecking crew. Holding the nation hostage with threats of violence, lies, and mass delusion.

We are not in a post-Trump era. We are in the late-stage Trumpist regime. And it all began with Roy Cohn.

ACT I: Mentored by a Monster

Roy Cohn — McCarthy’s hitman. A closeted, vicious, scorched-earth operator. Trump's shadow tutor.

Cohn taught Trump the gospel of shamelessness:

Never apologize.

Never admit.

Attack harder when you’re guilty.

Turn truth into a weapon.

Trump took notes. Built his entire public life on this moral sewage. And it worked. Because America was primed for it. Primed by reality TV, by decades of consumer rot, by institutional cowardice, and by a broken press addicted to balance over truth.

What followed was a con job on a national scale.

ACT II: Captain Bone Spurs Rides Again

He dodged Vietnam with fake bone spurs — but paraded as a wartime president against immigrants, journalists, women, minorities, and anyone who told the truth.

He lost the 2020 election — and turned that loss into a fundraising goldmine and a slow coup. He cheered on the January 6th terrorists — then pretended he was the victim. He called soldiers “suckers and losers” — while wrapping himself in the flag like a defiled relic.

And now, like a horror sequel nobody asked for, he’s back on the ballot — but never really off the throne. The institutions that could have stopped him? They flinched. They hedged. They waited for “norms” to do the job.

But you don’t stop fascism with norms. You don’t reason with a man who has no concept of reason. You don’t appeal to shame when you’re facing a sociopath who views shame as weakness.

This isn’t political anymore. It’s pathological.

ACT III: The Traitor’s Court

Look at the rogues’ gallery he leads:

Giuliani: A greasy ghoul with teeth stained by lies and red wine.

Bannon: A fascist huckster powered by meth, hate, and podcast donations.

Flynn: A former general turned QAnon puppet, spouting theocratic garbage.

Roger Stone: Tattooed Nixon on his back, treason in his mouth.

Kari Lake, MTG, Boebert, Gaetz: A walking anti-intellectual meltdown.

And behind it all: Rupert Murdoch, poisoning the national bloodstream from a penthouse far away, as his media empire manufactures outrage, division, and fantasy 24/7.

Fox News isn’t news. It’s a weapon. A propaganda howitzer aimed straight at the brainstem of Middle America.

They’ve normalized the abnormal. Sanitized sedition. Gave treason a chyron and a commercial break.

ACT IV: A Mind War

This is psychological warfare. Not against an enemy abroad — but against the American people.

Years of disinformation, grievance politics, white resentment, and Christian nationalism have created a nation where millions now believe democracy is optional, violence is patriotic, and Trump is some kind of divine instrument.

This is not normal. This is not political disagreement. This is a cult of organized madness.

We have Americans saluting a man who tried to end democracy and will try again.

And we have institutions, billionaires, and media execs who are fine with it as long as the checks keep clearing.

ACT V: The End of Illusion

Captain Bone Spurs never served. Never sacrificed. Never cared.

He is a walking void — filled only with greed, vengeance, and the deep, lizard-brain need to never be wrong. And that makes him extremely dangerous. Because when he fails again — and he will — he’ll bring as much of the country down with him as he can.

We are past the warning signs. We are past satire. We are staring into the abyss, and half the country thinks it’s just a campaign ad.

This house is not divided. It’s on fire. And dreck like this man — and the propaganda system that birthed him — must be torn down, root and stem.

This is not politics. This is survival. The propaganda must end. The Murdoch empire must be broken. The criminal syndicate posing as a movement must be exposed for what it is: a rotting death cult wrapped in a flag, wielding a Bible, and aiming a gun at the Constitution.

Call it what it is: fascism, American-style. And stop waiting for someone else to stop it.

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As of May 15, 2025, the Republican-led budget reconciliation bill—often referred to as the “big, beautiful bill”—is facing significant internal opposition, delaying its progress toward a House vote initially targeted for Memorial Day weekend. House Speaker Mike Johnson is contending with dissent from ultraconservative members who demand deeper Medicaid cuts and stricter work requirements, as well as moderates concerned about the bill's impact on constituents and fiscal implications. https://apnews.com/article/5588a1ba31875e5a4a2e23564244851b?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/15/megabill-teeters-after-hard-liners-make-their-stand-00352892?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Key Provisions of the Bill

The bill proposes substantial tax cuts and spending reductions, including:

$715 billion in Medicaid cuts, introducing work requirements and eligibility checks that could affect over 10 million people.

$351 billion in cuts to student aid, limiting Pell Grant eligibility and repealing student debt forgiveness programs.

$50 billion in cuts to the Federal Employee Retirement System, reducing take-home pay and retirement benefits.

Significant reductions in funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and dissolution of the Public Accounting Oversight Board.

New taxes on electric and hybrid vehicles and elimination of funding for green energy programs authorized by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

$25 billion allocated for a “Golden Dome” missile defense shield, involving space-based assets.

Limitations on federal judges’ authority to hold government officials in contempt of court.

Current Status

The House Budget Committee is scheduled to meet on Friday to address the bill, but internal divisions may delay further progress. Speaker Johnson aims for a floor vote next week, but with a slim majority and no Democratic support expected, the bill's passage remains uncertain. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/15/megabill-teeters-after-hard-liners-make-their-stand-00352892?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.wsj.com/politics/gop-tax-bill-speaker-mike-johnson-01456ff6?utm_source=chatgpt.com

How You Can Take Action

To oppose this bill, consider the following steps:

Contact Your Representative: Call or email your House representative to express your concerns about the bill's provisions, especially those affecting healthcare, education, and environmental programs.

Engage with Senators: Reach out to your state's senators to voice your opposition, as the bill will require Senate approval after passing the House.

Participate in Public Forums: Attend town halls or public meetings to discuss the bill's impact and encourage others to take action.

Spread Awareness: Use social media and community networks to inform others about the bill's contents and potential consequences.

Support Advocacy Groups: Collaborate with organizations working to protect healthcare, education, and environmental funding to amplify your efforts.

By taking these steps, you can contribute to the collective effort to oppose the bill and advocate for policies that prioritize the well-being of all citizens.

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/fact-check-debunking-100-trump-190050473.html

Fact check: Debunking 100 Trump false claims from his first 100 days

Daniel Dale, CNN

Tue, April 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM PDT

33 min read

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US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he signs an executive order to create a US sovereign wealth fund, in the Oval Office of the White House on February 3, 2025, in Washington, DC. - Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images

President Donald Trump filled his first 100 days back in office with the same relentless lying and inaccuracy that was a hallmark of his first presidency and his 2016 and 2024 presidential campaigns.

Some of Trump’s 2025 false claims were about consequential policy matters, others about trivial personal fixations. Some were sophisticated distortions about obscure subjects, others obvious fictions about issues average Americans experience in their daily lives. Many were ad-libbed or posted on social media, but many were scripted into prepared remarks.

Aside from the staggering frequency and the trademark brazenness, what stood out was how repetitive Trump’s lying was. Though he regularly sprinkled in some fresh deception, he deployed a core batch of favored falsehoods again and again – undeterred by the fact that many of these claims had been publicly debunked for months or even years.

Here is a list of 100 separate false claims from Trump since his inauguration on January 20, fact-checked concisely with hyperlinks to more information. This is not a comprehensive list of the president’s false claims during this period (there were well over 100 in all) or a count of how many total times he was inaccurate (he uttered many of these 100 claims over and over again).

I don't know why people vote for a pathological liar it's just beyond me and this has been shown beyond the billion times it's just I cannot have this no matter how brainwashed they may be bizarre

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FULL CASE FOR IMPEACHMENT: DONALD J. TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS

1. Economic Sabotage Through Tariffs and Market Manipulation

President Trump's reckless tariffs in April 2025 caused chaos on Wall Street. The Dow Jones fell over 2,200 points (5.5%) in two days, triggering a $6.6 trillion loss in market value — the worst crash since 2008.

S&P 500 dropped 9% after Trump imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese imports. (WSJ, April 15, 2025)

Consumer prices soared, worsening inflation and directly contradicting his claims that “China would pay.” (Brookings Institution, April 18, 2025)

401(k) accounts wiped out for millions of retirees and working families. (MarketWatch, April 22, 2025)

Source: NPR, April 4, 2025 — https://www.npr.org/2025/04/04/nx-s1-5352362/markets-selloff-dow-trump-tariffs

2. Illegal Executive Overreach: DOGE and Elon Musk

Trump bypassed Congress and created the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an unconstitutional agency headed by Elon Musk. DOGE accessed tax records and intelligence databases without oversight.

USAID dismantled, cutting off humanitarian aid and refugee assistance.

Musk given unchecked authority to fire federal employees and access sensitive data.

Public trust: Only 43% believe DOGE has reduced “waste.” Most view it as cronyism and corruption.

Source: Business Insider, April 29, 2025 — https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-musk-doge-government-waste-fraud-poll-2025-4

3. Criminal Immigration Violations and Deportation of Citizens

Trump has blatantly ignored court orders and deported legal residents and U.S. citizens:

Kilmar Abrego-García, deported to El Salvador despite a Supreme Court stay. (NPR, April 1, 2025)

Four U.S. citizens wrongly detained or deported. (PBS NewsHour, March 25, 2025)

Trump’s justification? That they “looked suspicious” — a thinly veiled racist smear targeting Latinos. This is a flagrant violation of due process.

4. NATO Sabotage, Diplomatic Insanity, and Global Instability

Trump openly mocked and undermined NATO:

Refused to reaffirm Article 5, destabilizing the U.S.–EU alliance.

Claimed “Canada will be the 51st state” if they don’t “control fentanyl.” (CNN, March 21, 2025)

Revived claims that the U.S. should “take Greenland seriously again.” (BBC, April 4, 2025)

Source: Center for American Progress, April 28, 2025

5. State-Run Propaganda and Attacks on the Free Press

Feb 8, 2025: Revoked press credentials from 15 journalists (NPR, AP, etc.), calling them “traitors.” (AP News, Feb 10, 2025)

Coordinated propaganda with Fox News, violating federal regulations. (Democracy Forward Lawsuit, March 7, 2025)

Spread false COVID-23 claims and directed newsrooms to suppress rising monkeypox outbreaks in Florida.

6. Destruction of Environmental Protections

Trump rolled back over 50 environmental rules in 100 days:

Revoked limits on offshore drilling.

Opened national parks to private oil firms.

Withdrew from the updated Paris Agreement II.

Source: Time, April 30, 2025

7. Cronyism and Appointments of the Unqualified

Trump filled federal positions with sycophants, extremists, and unqualified influencers:

Health Director: A TikTok protein powder “guru” with zero credentials. (NYT, March 14, 2025)

Climate Advisor: Flat-earther and YouTube conspiracy theorist. (Rolling Stone, April 1, 2025)

Education Secretary: Claims public schools are “Marxist indoctrination camps.” (WaPo, March 12, 2025)

8. Mental Instability, Narcissism, and Malignant Cultism

Over 800 psychiatrists confirm Trump displays traits of malignant narcissism, sociopathy, paranoia, and delusions of grandeur.

His behavior is erratic, impulsive, and increasingly detached from reality.

Sources:

The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump — Bandy X. Lee

Trump on the Couch — Justin Frank

World Mental Health Alliance, Feb 5, 2025 — https://worldmentalhealthalliance.org

9. Approval in Free Fall

Approval rating: 39% and dropping. (Business Insider, April 29, 2025)

56% of Americans believe he is a “threat to democracy.” (Gallup, April 26, 2025)

🔥 BONUS: 20 Books That Condemn Trump

Top investigative, medical, and journalistic works:

The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump — Bandy X. Lee

Trump on the Couch — Justin Frank

A Very Stable Genius — Rucker & Leonnig

Fear — Bob Woodward

Rage — Bob Woodward

Too Much and Never Enough — Mary Trump

Disloyal — Michael Cohen

It Was All a Lie — Stuart Stevens

Blowout — Rachel Maddow

Proof of Conspiracy — Seth Abramson

Siege — Michael Wolff

Fire and Fury — Michael Wolff

Unhinged — Omarosa

The Cult of Trump — Steven Hassan

American Carnage — Tim Alberta

A Warning — Anonymous

The Fifth Risk — Michael Lewis

Trumpocracy — David Frum

Authoritarian Nightmare — John Dean

Insane Clown President — Matt Taibbi

🔨 CONCLUSION

Donald Trump is not just a danger to democracy — he is actively dismantling it. He has committed dozens of impeachable offenses in 100 days, including:

Violating Supreme Court rulings

Creating unlawful agencies

Manipulating the market for political gain

Deporting U.S. citizens

Appointing dangerously unqualified cronies

Undermining global alliances

Promoting propaganda through a state-run media ecosystem

Governing by executive fiat without congressional authority

This is not a presidency. It is a fascist regime in motion.

IMPEACH NOW.

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Laurie's avatar

The constituents are not happy. They're just drinking orange Kool-Aid.

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Darrell T's avatar

They're all in. Simple as that. It's us against them. So far.

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Michael Krieg's avatar

I doubt that there is 74 million of them left now. Show up somewhere Saturday, April 19. Keep the pressure on the administration

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Donna Israel's avatar

"Bernie" and AOC have crowds that Trump only dreams of!

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SHARON ALEXANDER DREYFUS's avatar

Please be careful. If Trump or his supporters seed those protests with provocateurs, it will give him the weapon he is waiting for to declare martial law. Time to prepare with Holly Near’s song We are a Gentle, Angry People.

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Let's hope it does not ever come to that again. My Dad went through that bringing a union to company where he worked. They tried using the National Guard to stop anti-war demonstrations. That is why we need at least 11 million out this weekend and once a month nationwide. Especially Purple and Red states. Small towns in Kentucky showed up on April 5th.

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There was never 74M maga.... There WERE 74M, who are anyone,but a Dem ! Bill Barr as an example. In an interiew in the beginning (which thanks to drumpf started in Nov 2022,) of the 2024 cycle, he called drumpf out for every crime he committed as president in 2016 and since. He and drumpf are not friends,he is not pro-maga. He is a lifelong Rep who supports the party, not the person. According the US Census up to the time of he 2020 cycle there were only 32M registered Reps, the rest were right leaning independents. Since Covid , since his atrocious administration, becuase of J6, because of his 91 charges, 4 indictments, 34 convicted felonies, Adjudicated rape, Guilt of over $400M, in bank, tax , business and insurance fraud . Since violatng the Espionage Act, stealing over 100 Top Secret/Confidental Government documents and putting our National Security at risk, and so many more, too many to list, I would venture to say he has lost even half of that, more. Not enough people know, but there is statistical evidence, that drumpf electronically rigged both 2020 and 2024 Elections. If only in the 7 Swing States, with a rigged algorithum that could not effect the Mail In votes and why he fought so hard against them. Think about it before you close your mind to the possibility. NO president in American history has EVER won ALL 7 Swings States, and NO President in American history has ever won the popluar vote in ALL SEVEN SWING STATES!!!! dumpf did NOT !!!! Explain how a man who in 2016 ad 2020, had rally numbers in the average of 10K+ (and during a super spreader World wide pandemic), that during his 2024 cycle averaged closer around 3-5K and they didn't even stay, but walked out during. No this candidate did not win the 2024 Elecion with 77M votes !!!! That being said....that now, they are noticing the same irregularites in 2020, how many more votes did President Biden actually,legitimately, get and win by? That 81.2 M does not include the votes that were flipped to drumpf ,in the counting process . They were trying to acuse Dominion of changing the vote from drumpf to Biden in the actual voting process. The ACTUAL electronic election rigging was done in the counting appartus ,NOT the voting machine. And it was an algorithum set to change the vote COUNT to drumpf's benefit. https://youtu.be/AWSWqn7UHYM?si=2gmEIMVGyEkOFp1h

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Steve's avatar

That's exactly right. The excuse that they fear Trump is a pretext and a distraction.

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Donna Israel's avatar

YES, yes, & yes!

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Donna Israel's avatar

Easily, they are bought and paid for!

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David Maceira's avatar

Because refuting the lie is the weak side of the argument. And because they are mostly cowards.

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Laurie Ross's avatar

Because they’re spineless ass kissers…

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Steve's avatar

Most are his WILLING accomplices; they want to usurp our government. Don't believe that they are fearful of Trump. That's only a pretext and a distraction.

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JoAnn Banks's avatar

Perhaps law firms, but the Universities? Not seeing it.

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Donna Israel's avatar

!!!!!!

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Steve's avatar

I was referring to republicans in congress.

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q

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Joe Casey's avatar

Yeah !!? He Has A Point !! FEAR !! Is A Big One !! The Other Is They Have No Clue What Being A Politician Is Anymore !!?🤔🤔🤔

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Eugene S. Baker's avatar

Am I the only one noticing Trump extorting Harvard? My son told me that police helicopters are circling the campus. This doesn’t end well. Be safe out there and hang on tightly. Severe turbulence ahead, but we will get through it.

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Connie Martin's avatar

Harvard was one of the threatened by the Orange Turd, but refused to be extorted. Good for HARVARD! The universities and law firms caving to his threats should be ashamed of themselves.

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Donna Israel's avatar

YES!!

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He is openly Extorting everyone from law offices, other leading Educational centers, major News outlets , major Television networks Educational programs & Commercial business. And God knows who else. Having the principle Law enforcement agencies in his pocket, the Judiciary is our only source of sanity on this country. For me , I have become a sustaining donator to the ACLU.

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Donna Israel's avatar

REALLY.? And what is your point? I am also a memeber, but I don't expect miracles.

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Maj. Maureen Nolen (Ret)'s avatar

Extortion is a crime. Just because it is exercised by the Fascists in Washington doesn't make it any less a crime and should to addressed as such!

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Robyn Brennan's avatar

Harvard will be just fine. Research on the other hand is dead. Like all the poor folks (humans) who depend on lifesaving technology and drugs. These motherless dregs of the earth are dangerously ignorant.

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Donna Israel's avatar

Good for Harvard! They stood up!! The orange menace will be gone, and research will resume.

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Donna Israel's avatar

They are hanging tough!

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Candyrose Freeman's avatar

So Grateful For Your Integral Information And Concise Breakdowns And Legalese.

You Are True Patriots. Blessings And Truth For All.

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The Nazi Regime and American Isolationism

The Tech Oligarchs are now profiting off of the Nazi regime of isolating the rest of the world’s countries from it

Peter Thiel who paid big time to get “his guy” JD Vance into a power position is now seeing how he also may profit like his previous business PayPal buddy Elon in getting some piece of the government pie

The Tech Oligarchs now see how they can control the government data systems that will keep them and other Nazis in power indefinitely by raiding the tightly controlled private citizen information In this way they can manipulate the data and create Death Master Files(DMF) to affect immigrants and other people whose social security numbers can be deleted so that the affected can no longer function financially in the country(being wrongfully identified as dead leads to benefit termination causing financial hardship and distress) But another more insidious reason for the future, VOTER SUPPRESSION folks Pure and simple We are living in a police state creating a community of fear This is not only national security but a domestic security risk as well

Now the Tech Oligarchs are cashing in on the Orange Cheeto’s idea of a Starlink satellite inspired Iron Dome Of course to protect the country from evil foreign sources while expending tremendous government resources to feed the pockets of the Oligarchs

Der Fuhrer is leading the country closer to the economic abyss and all because of greed Protest Donate Protest

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Donna Israel's avatar

Have heart. Musk isn't very visible these days. Trump got what he wanted and needed! "BYE," don't let the door hit you in the a....!

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Donna Israel's avatar

As long as Trump is around, Vance is going NOWHERE!

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Cheryltigg's avatar

Trump said Burke was a good friend of his???

Didn’t trump say that lots of Mental and Prisoners were released and sent to USA when Biden was in Office? Seems like it was a planned event to make Biden look bad.

Now, Trump is sending all these guys BACK, paying Bukele $20,000 per person? Plus all these other expenses!!??!?? Why is Trump PAYING TONS OF TAX Payers money?!!? Trump told him to build (5) MORE BUILDINGS!!!?!?!

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BUKELE*

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Connie Martin's avatar

NO ONE should bow to that disgusting waste of human space.

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Donna Israel's avatar

!!!!!!!!!

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Daniel Lovato's avatar

Trump belongs in jail for all the crimes he has been convicted of why hasn't this happened ?

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Donna Israel's avatar

He OWNS everything!

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JOHN SMITH's avatar

He will fail and try again. He is a failure as a president ,Father ,Uncle ,brother , and as rational human being. Soon he find life unbearable as money can not buy Love or empathy. Your are dying and only those who hate you will celebrate your Death...

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Darrell T's avatar

Look forward to that day.

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JOHN SMITH's avatar

You and about everyone in the world wishing him his just rewards !

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Donna Israel's avatar

YEP!

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Donna Israel's avatar

!!However, first, he wants a parade for his birthday! Not a pony, a parade!

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JOHN SMITH's avatar

Its good to talk with you and hear your words .

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Melanie OBrien's avatar

There is no law now. There is only twitler and his hate destroying this country unimpeded.

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Donna Israel's avatar

!!!!!!

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Karin Angelika Boss's avatar

WHEN IS ENOUGH, ENOUGH??? When will he actually be put in Jail?? It is PAST TIME!!!

I am getting tired of hearing about ANOTHER crime he committed on a daily basis. STOP HIM NOW!!!

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Donna Israel's avatar

Be patient, He will "run out of gas!"

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Karin Angelika Boss's avatar

When is ENOUGH, ENOUGH???

I am getting soo tired hearing everyday about another crime he has committed and it being discussed to death! He is a CRIMINAL, So someone do the RIGHT THING and FINALLY SYOP HIM AND PUT HIM IN JAIL!!! It is PAST TIME!!!

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Ana warner's avatar

Thank SCOTUS for their ruling giving him immunity… they’ve basically told him he can do anything he wants to and will be safe from prosecution. They need to rescind their opinion and stop this monster and his cabal of nazis

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Donna Israel's avatar

HOW? The damage has been done!

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JavaJunkyMonkey's avatar

Actions are needed badly after those words went out.

Contempt - who gets away with contempt?

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Jean Conley's avatar

The Dingbat Dictator Criminal in the Oval Office, of course.................

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Ever since Trump came onto the scene, we’ve been trying to respond with facts, logic, and intelligence—to make sense of it all and help others see what’s really going on. But from the very beginning, all many people could see was someone they believed to be successful, clever, and powerful—because of his TV show, his book, and the name “Trump,” which they had come to idolize. They couldn't see beyond the brand. That’s all they focused on. That’s all they talked about.

From day one, critics kept saying, “This will be the end—this is too much. He’s gone too far.” And then the next month, the same thing. And then again, and again—month after month, year after year. But he never went away. And why? Because he has 30 to 35 million followers who are completely brainwashed. That’s the key. And as long as he has that kind of cult-like support, he can get away with anything—literally anything—with complete impunity.

If you had 35 million people blindly following you, defending your every move, terrifying anyone who dared to stand up to you—you’d be unstoppable, too. People are scared of the consequences. They're afraid these people will lose their minds, burn down houses, or even harm innocent people. That’s the terrifying truth.

We should have never, ever let it get to this point. If we had real protections in place to prevent abuse of the First Amendment—especially regarding lies and propaganda—none of this would have happened. But we didn’t. Lie after lie was allowed to spread unchecked, posted online, repeated on TV, amplified by algorithms—and that’s how we got here.

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Penni Deshaw's avatar

Impeach trump for treason against the American people.

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Donna Israel's avatar

When? He is in control. Thank you, SCOTUS!!

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Linda M. Walker's avatar

I lived in Clearwater Beach

It will always be Gulf of Mexico, like my tank top states. Too bad trump!

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Donna Israel's avatar

The rest of the world knows this. Their maps and books, etc. will NOT change!

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Dr. Joe Murray's avatar

I don’t live in America but watching Trump and his mobsters feels like rubber-necking a continuing huge and terrible head-on train crash. Please make it stop.

Love from Scotland.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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