Reposted by Pat SJess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 05/09/2025These workers were *building* the plant. And construction had to stop because of the arrests. Which means that ICE is now directly undermining efforts to create domestic manufacturing jobs. 17785266
Reposted by Pat SRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/04/2025Two former Wells Fargo executives were fined $8.5M by the Biden administration for covering up the bank's infamous fake account scandal. Trump just slashed those fines to a paltry $150,000 after Wells Fargo gave $1M to his inauguration. See how this works? 498149996589
Pat S @psalt45.bsky.social · 12/04/2025@cynicalhope220.bsky.socialmedia.tenor.coma cartoon of snoopy and woodstock celebrating a birthday with a cakeALT: a cartoon of snoopy and woodstock celebrating a birthday with a cake 020
Reposted by Pat SJessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 07/03/2025It feels like if you shut down four airports by blowing up your science project, you should go to jail? 452197481
Reposted by Pat SRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Trump has dropped or halted more than 1 in 5 investigations and enforcement actions against corporate lawbreakers. At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural. It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals. 15547491572
Reposted by Pat SRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/03/2025America’s wealth gap is now more extreme than it’s been in over a century. Until this structural problem is remedied, the American economy will remain perilously fragile. 16252071663
Reposted by Pat SAaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Alt: Politico— “Trump allies are circulating a mass deportation plan calling for “processing camps” and a private citizen “army.” Inside the aggressive proposal. Story linked here: www.politico.com/news/2025/02...politico.comTrump allies circulate mass deportation plan calling for ‘processing camps’ and a private citizen ‘army’The group, led by Blackwater veteran Erik Prince, has close Trump ties. 1313455
Reposted by Pat SChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Just to be clear, because I don’t think the Post story highlights it enough: This was Trump’s day-one pick to lead the Social Security Admin until his nominee got confirmed who RESIGNED a career job rather than do what Musk’s DOGE team wants. This is Treasury (DOGE) and DOJ (Adams) all over again.washingtonpost.comTop Social Security official exits after clash with Musk’s DOGE over dataYet another top career staffer is leaving the administration amid a disagreement over a request by Elon Musk’s team for sensitive government information. 8152401622
Pat S @psalt45.bsky.social · 15/02/2025@tinytunney.bsky.social Have a great Birthday 🎂!!media.tenor.coma bunch of colorful balloons with the words happy birthday written on themALT: a bunch of colorful balloons with the words happy birthday written on them 110
Reposted by Pat SRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13/02/2025www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/u...nytimes.comState Department Revises Plan to Buy Armored TeslasThe name of the carmaker led by Elon Musk was removed from a list of planned purchases after news outlets raised conflict-of-interest concerns. 31461103
Reposted by Pat SRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Yesterday it was revealed that the Trump administration is expected to purchase $400 million worth of armored Tesla vehicles. After the story broke, the State Department's procurement document removed mention of Tesla. "Transparency." 1733515949
Reposted by Pat SLynette Rice @lynetterice.bsky.social · 13/02/2025I’m plum out of adjectives to describe this shit. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...nytimes.comState Dept. plans $400 million order for armored trucks from Musk’s Tesla. 0113
Reposted by Pat SDean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Holy Sh*t: The U.S. State Department could soon award Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company a $400 million contract for a so-called “armored Tesla,” according to a report. This is like 3rd world corruption! Musk invested $270 million in Trump and now gets paid! www.mediaite.com/politics/mus...mediaite.comMusk Set To Score $400 Million Federal Contract for ‘Armored Tesla’ VehiclesSpaceX and Tesla have received a combined $18 billion in federal contracts since 2015 – with a majority going to Musk's space technology company. 44370165
Reposted by Pat Smushka @mushkamushk.bsky.social · 08/02/2025“Who’s my biggest fan? Well I hope my husband!” 😝 6403
Reposted by Pat SBalfe Nation @balfenation.bsky.social · 06/01/2025⚠️Spoiler Warning⚠️ Praise for #CaitríonaBalfe’s performance in #Outlander Episode 715: ‘Written In My Own Heart’s Blood: “…Caitríona knocks [it] out of the park with a masterclass in acting…We have the honor of watching the best parts of her character shine every second…” 3638
Pat S @psalt45.bsky.social · 06/01/2025Defending The Truth About Jan 6th open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...open.substack.comDefending The Truth About Jan 6thWe must be relentless and never ceasing to fight the lies 020
Reposted by Pat SJeannie✨吳德瑀 @jeanniewl.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Finland is teaching children how to recognize fake news as part of critical thinking and civil responsibility. In the U.S.?? We ban books. SMH! 🤦🏻♀️channelnewsasia.comHow Finland is teaching its young to spot fake newsThe curriculum covers various topics, from questioning where stories come from to the right to freedom of expression. 491294491
Reposted by Pat SInequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Jeff Bezos said this week he'd help Trump gut regulations. Reminder that Amazon has been accused of repeatedly violating major antitrust, labor, and worker safety laws. Don't be fooled: Deregulation will only pad his wallet at the expense of working people.commondreams.orgBillionaire Jeff Bezos Wants to 'Help' Trump Gut Regulations | Common DreamsBillionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he is optimistic about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's next term and wants to help him reduce regulations. 751029350
Reposted by Pat SLuca Brasi @macbruce.bsky.social · 30/11/2024Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was *convicted* in 2005 of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering. He was sentenced to two years' in prison, which he served in a Federal Prison. 🤦🏻♂️ www.barrons.com/news/trump-n...barrons.comTrump Taps Charles Kushner, Father Of His Son-in-law, As Envoy To FrancePresident-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France, in the latest of several controversial picks. 5437
Reposted by Pat SCALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Trump’s cabinet needs to be investigated to find out if they have any ties to AMERICA. 8734361066
Reposted by Pat SAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 22/11/2024MSNBC put together a collection of videos showing Republicans flipping their position on Trump 39953691754
Reposted by Pat SReally American @reallyamerican.bsky.social · 21/11/2024If you've had your fill of the Matt Gaetz withdrawal from AG news, how about some dessert: a recently unearthed recording of RFK Jr calling MAGA “belligerent idiots” and “bootlickers.” RFK Jr's got some explaining to do! 1081886593
Reposted by Pat SJoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 24/11/2024The same Republicans who have made an absolute spectacle over which bathroom a transgender Congresswoman could use, completely ignored how the traitorous ex-president used one of his. 332171573958
Reposted by Pat SJoyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 24/11/2024MTG wants to control your access to information. Fight back by being well informed. Develop trusted sources of information. Do not let them keep you in the dark about what they are doing-that is the hope of dictators. 49065582031
Reposted by Pat SErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 20/11/2024Politico is reporting Trump will name Dr. Ladapo of Florida to a senior spot, likely Surgeon General or Assistant HHS. This would be a horrifying pick for trans people. He's responsible for Florida's adult trans ban, and works with SEGM/Anti-trans global movement. He's also an ardent anti-vaxxer. 20342931352
Reposted by Pat SYashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 20/11/2024I look at this accurate headline, and I just find it to be so infuriating and utterly depressing. She should be celebrating and excited to get to work, like any freshman member. She should be able to celebrate her historic achievement. Instead, she’s fending off attacks she did nothing to ignite. 481213162
Reposted by Pat SRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14/11/2024I'm old enough to remember when polio ripped through the globe and put my six-year-old friends into iron lungs. We dutifully lined up at school to get polio shots (without the howling of governors or anti-vaxxers). And we eradicated polio. Why has saving lives become political? 1182028350
