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twafflehill.bsky.social

@twafflehill.bsky.social
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Political Junkie following the rise and fall of Oligarchy and the far right. Anti Brexit, Trump, Murdoch, Musk etc. I don’t follow back as I like to keep my timeline manageable.

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tomwellborn3rd @wellborn.net · 7h
Melania's old modeling agent is freelancing foreign policy at the State Department, bragging about a Boeing deal in Uzbekistan and asking for a statue. His boss calls his emails unhinged. More than sixteen officials were copied and nobody stopped it.
alternet.org
Trump administration chaos laid bare in explosive new leaked emails
Leaks expose the chaos within President Donald Trump's administration, particularly a bitter internal State Department dispute that escalated from petty arguments about diplomatic authority into accus...
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tomwellborn3rd @wellborn.net · 7h
Over 200 denaturalization suits this term, a grand jury subpoenaing her family, and a rally crowd chanting deport on cue. They're digging for a one-year age discrepancy from the 90s to oust a sitting congresswoman. Every naturalized citizen just got the message.
mediaite.com
Feds Seized Ilhan Omar’s Passport, Phone, and Computers in Raid: WSJ
Authorities have also reportedly issued more than a dozen subpoenas, including to members of Omar’s family.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17h
WATCH— @jamestalarico.bsky.social : “We’re often told the only way to tackle the debt is on the backs of working people… not true. We can close billionaire tax loopholes + end this disastrous war… The debt exploded the last 30 years because of tax cuts for the rich and forever wars.”
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tomwellborn3rd @wellborn.net · 7h
Democrats finally figured out the grocery bill and the grift are the same story. Gas spiking over a war of choice, pardons for sale, billions flowing to Krasnov's family while Medicaid gets cut. Say it every day until November and don't flinch.
salon.com
Democrats have discovered the key to midterm victory
The party is successfully linking kitchen table issues to Donald Trump's corruption
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 13/10/2026
"Russia has been helping Iran the entire time....And Donald Trump’s response is to beg Putin to accept American money in exchange for a few thousand barrels of diesel."
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He’s Desperate, Stupid, Weak, and Desperate
Trump panics over diesel and begs Putin for help.
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twafflehill.bsky.social @twafflehill.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Sickening.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/10/2026
holy shit -- a protester at the Trump rally gets physically assaulted after they interrupt the rally by a man who punches her in the face. Trump smears the protester as a "fat guy"
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Funny how both Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson echo Kremlin talking points about Russian Brexit meddling being a ‘lie’, exactly as they did a decade ago blaming the EU for Putin’s first invasion of Ukraine
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/10/2026
Trump: "You have a little town, beautiful little town in Ohio, where they dropped about 35,000 Haitians. I believe it's called Springfield. Well, they're being taken out and they're almost going to be gone, and we're giving the town back."
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Darrell Mast @darrellmast.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Doubling down on the pet eating lie. I think I have that on my bingo card.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/10/2026
Trump on Springfield: "All of the sudden they dropped 35,000 people in from Haiti. It didn't work out too well. Remember during the debate, I said something of the things they were doing. I was right. It turned out I was right. I won't get into the exact -- I was right."
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Tom Pepinsky @tompepinsky.com · 11/10/2026
I don't understand why I have to take 10,000 trainings about computer and communication security, while the most powerful and influential people on the planet are like "let me hook my phone to the gremlin interface: gremlins, I'm releasing you into my private data, please only act cool"
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🌹WeegieFromWA 🍀 @onefussyone.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
No notes.
Social media post:
Roddy @RodKahx
Hey America.
Canada has a diesel surplus. We
export more than we use
domestically. Most of it to the United
States.
Trump bought you 12 days worth
from Russia for double what Canada
charges everyday to you.
Choke on that.
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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 12/10/2026
at what point do we begin harassing news outlets about not covering these things that would have been weeks of coverage under a Democratic president
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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Waiting for all those Russia hawks in the Republican party to publicly remind Trump that he's on the wrong side.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 12/10/2026
A federal judge just ordered the Trump regime to STOP spending taxpayer money on the challenged TV ads—and cancel scheduled placements, including tonight’s. The administration must report back within 24 hours confirming compliance.
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 11/10/2026
Elon just blasted his home address to his 240 million followers along with his order number and last 4 of his Amex charge card while shilling grok bot. Someone else canceled his order.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 12/10/2026
Annie Andrews: "I do not support the war in Iran…My opponent is the only one on this stage who had the opportunity to vote to end the war, but three times in a row she voted to continue it…Why would we hand Darline Graham a full term in the U.S. Senate? She is unserious and she is unqualified."
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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
You’ve likely seen the news: The U.S. Supreme Court Friday greenlit a flawed Trump administration database for purging voters from the rolls. Almost as troubling: Plenty of major news outlets were eager to downplay the decision’s importance. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
democracydocket.com
This week at Democracy Docket: The Supreme Court boosted Trump’s voter suppression. Legacy media shrugged
The U.S. Supreme Court Friday greenlit a flawed Trump administration database for purging voters from the rolls. And plenty of major news outlets were eager to downplay the decision's importance.
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Dom Ervolina @dominicervolina.com · 27/09/2026
Here is the declaration from a court observer that they witnessed a forklift "run into and hit the pillars several times" at the Kennedy Center
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Case 1:25-cv-04480-CRC Document 84-1 Filed 09/16/26

Page 4 of 4

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Afterward, I saw a forklift carrying what appeared to be a more permanent form of

fencing drive over to the north side of the building. I saw the forklift run into and hit the pillars on

the building several times.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed this 16th day of September, 2026.

/s/ Bridget Kennedy-Bailey
Bridget Kennedy-Bailey
Washington Litigation Group
1717 K Street, NW, Suite 1120
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 521-8760
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“National Park Service Deputy Director Frank Lands visited Grand Teton National Park this week and looked at three potential locations for a baseball park within the park’s boundaries” WTF 🤬 www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
washingtonpost.com
Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park
Major League Baseball contacted the administration about hosting a game in a national park, with an agency official scouting Grand Teton as a possible location.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
These people make Marie Antoinette look connected to the people and empathetic by comparison. They laugh at what their own voters are going through as they continue to mock them as they enrich themselves and have a great time.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/09/2026
this piece aged well: Why Trump’s “ban on the free press” will go down in flames
publicnotice.co
Why Trump’s “ban on the free press” will go down in flames
Very illegal and very not cool.
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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The USG crusade to destroy the ICC seems primarily motivated by a desire to shield Israeli officials like Netanyahu and Gallant from accountability. Worth recalling that those two face charges related to using starvation as a method of warfare in Gaza.
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
International criminals preparing to punish International Criminal Court
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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Pete Hegseth’s brother, Philip Hegseth, is a podcast producer for ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ [aka “a16z”] & recently joined the DHS as a liaison to the “Dept of War”. (ICYMI, A16z was co-founded by Peter Thiel ally Marc Andreessen.) 1/
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Ossoff: Did you see this business about Don Jr.‘s wedding in the Bahamas? Where he received, apparently, a cash gift from a Russian oligarch connected to the Kremlin? This man, Kremlev, was apparently in China with Putin two days before he flew to the Bahamas for Don Jr.’s wedding…
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"I'm asking you to pretend I'm on the ballot." -Donald Trump www.commondreams.org/news/iran-war-…
commondreams.org
US Energy Consumers Have Spent $121 Billion Extra Since Trump Launched Iran War: Moody's | Common Dreams
Moody's analysis shows Trump's illegal war with Iran has cost US consumers $1,760 per household. Energy prices spike, ad
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God @thegodshow.com · 19/09/2026
Trump fucked up America’s supply chain so badly that soon his voters will be eating the cats and eating the dogs.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 20/09/2026
Erection interference?
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The law is that “Although the WH is not required to open its doors to the news media, once it establishes press facilities for credentialed journalists, it cannot deny access based on the content of a journalist’s coverage.” That's exactly what Trump is doing. joycevance.substack.com/p/its-a-nice...
joycevance.substack.com
It’s a Nice First Amendment You’ve Got There…
Mea culpa for the long post on a Saturday night, but read on and see if you don’t agree that it’s essential.
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Mark Thompson @sonofathomp.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
We await with baited assumed disappointment.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 19/09/2026
Former special counsel Robert Mueller was asked if Russia is still interfering in our elections. He responded “They’re doing it as we sit here” during his 2019 congressional testimony.
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I miss grownups.
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Noel Casler Comedy @noelcaslercomedy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Hell, if I was at Camp David getting some sort of medical treatment I’ve been hiding from the press and was presiding over a failed Iran war and plummeting polls number but making a killer profit as POTUS, I would prob ban reporters to distract from my role in Epstein files too.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19/09/2026
White House official Peter Navarro says it's "treasonous" for White House reporters to accurately report things like the fact that the Iran war is going poorly for the US
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Mr. Spock 🖖 @spockresists.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 19/09/2026
The most charitable possible read, I think, is that giving the headlines-obsessed president a couple of the headlines he wants is what finally causes him to drop it
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🌵🌞 @daysonrick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Denmark’s PM, Mette Frederiksen, and the leader of Greenland’s government, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, posted online late Friday, emphasized that the agreement would fall far short of Trump’s stated desire for “the acquisition of Greenland by the US” www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
theguardian.com
Trump and leaders of Denmark and Greenland announce plan to sign Arctic security pact next week – live
Greenland’s leadership emphasized that the agreement would fall far short of Trump’s stated desire for ‘the acquisition of Greenland by the United States’
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/09/2026
Trump: "We will immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many"
BREAKING NEWS: I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns. There will be NO COST to the United States! At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America. Additionally, from now on, no U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval. For over 100 years, Presidents have known the strategic importance of Greenland, but NONE of them were able to do anything about it. I am proud to be the President that permanently and conclusively addressed this very important situation. This is an “Infinite Life” Agreement, there is no end! We are very honored and proud of what has just taken place, and everything agreed to today will be cherished by the American People. We will immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many. We will work with the people of Greenland in its development and construction. This solution is a great one for the United States of America, Denmark, Greenland, and all of our Allies. We look forward to working with the wonderful people of Denmark and Greenland toward a magnificent future with respect to this large, and highly strategic, parcel of land. We will be very protective of it! This is a dream come true for the United States of America, one that is very important, historic, and special. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15/09/2026
"So began a steady supply of spoon-fed stories, especially to The Times, w/ behind-the-scenes scoops about Vance’s noble attempts to limit the damage. It’s a bit reminiscent of those leaks about Ivanka and Jared secretly working to moderate the president’s worst impulses" — @paulwaldman.bsky.social
publicnotice.co
JD Vance will never escape the albatross of the Iran War
No matter how many stories he feeds the Times about all his doubts.
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Jen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
There it is
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/09/2026
If you appreciate my work more than Steven Cheung does and would like to buy me a coffee, it’d be appreciated
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Aaron Rupar
Independent journalist and publisher of the Public Notice newsletter. Your support makes my work possible, including all the clipping I do across my social media channels.
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twafflehill.bsky.social @twafflehill.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I know this is such a deal breaker but the critical thing is to get the Democrats in then work with them once they control the House and Senate. If you don't, Stephen Miller and co will be coming for you.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Pretty rich from a guy using the US embassy to promote the arbitrary renaming of Canadian waterways. The president has North Korea on speed dial and is taking orders from the FSB. Ask them for help. Canada knows who its allies are.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/09/2026
Trump’s claim that his $5k payoff isn’t a quid pro quo for voting Republican is undercut by the fact he’s not pushing to do it now, when Republicans already control Congress
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/09/2026
It’s not “disputed.” He’s delusional.
publicnotice.co
The muted response to Trump 9/11 fantasy is a media failure
It’s not “disputed.” He’s delusional.
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John B Des Moines @john-b-des-moines.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The fight to protect our elections from GOP attacks is turning our way. Absentee ballots will start going out within a few days. Every day counts. Every day matters. Thanks to all the good people who are working hard to protect our right to vote.
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