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Tag: Donald trump

The Resistance: Texas Dems Flee State to Block Redistricting

The Resistance: Texas Dems Flee State to Block Redistricting

Govt/Elections
August 4, 2025August 11, 2025

The Texas Democrats’ decision to leave the state—despite facing fines and threats of arrest—demonstrates extraordinary courage and a refusal to be complicit in a rigged system that seeks to silence the voices of Black and Latino Texans.

Epstein & Trump: Anatomy of a Cover-Up

Epstein & Trump: Anatomy of a Cover-Up

Women
August 2, 2025August 11, 2025

Official policies explicitly exclude sex offenders like Maxwell from minimum-security placements—yet, in this case, that policy was seemingly ignored, revealing a troubling reality that the system is more pliable than we like to admit.

Trump Appoints Child Sex Offender to Oversee Children’s Fitness Program

Trump Appoints Child Sex Offender to Oversee Children’s Fitness Program

Misc
August 2, 2025August 11, 2025

In the grand scheme, this appointment exposes the sheer cynicism of Trump’s brand of “pro-family” politics—a veneer that crumbles under the weight of his reckless endorsements of convicted sex offenders and his blatant prioritization of political spectacle over moral responsibility.

Dear Leader is Displeased: Trump Fires Official Over Bad Job Numbers

Dear Leader is Displeased: Trump Fires Official Over Bad Job Numbers

Labor
August 2, 2025August 11, 2025

This reaction is characteristic of authoritarian regimes—where leaders retaliate against officials who present truths they find uncomfortable or damaging to their narratives. Instead of accepting responsibility or addressing underlying issues, they dismiss independent data as “fake,” blame subordinates, and threaten the independence of vital institutions.

Trump’s Gilded Age: Remaking Landmarks in His Tacky Image

Trump’s Gilded Age: Remaking Landmarks in His Tacky Image

MiscOligarchy
August 1, 2025August 11, 2025

Welcome to Trump’s Gilded Age: When Democracy Gets a Gold Plating Ah, the White House—America’s iconic symbol of democracy, power,…

Texas GOP Eliminate Five Democrat Districts

Texas GOP Eliminate Five Democrat Districts

Govt/Elections
July 31, 2025August 11, 2025

By securing a stronger Republican majority, Trump and his allies are effectively laying the groundwork to block probes into his administration’s conduct, prevent impeachment proceedings, and stave off the legal repercussions that could threaten his influence and freedom.

Diaper Diplomacy: Baby Trump in Scotland [Video]

Diaper Diplomacy: Baby Trump in Scotland [Video]

Climate
July 30, 2025August 11, 2025

The hilarious creators at Diaper Diplomacy have put their superb talents to work in this hilarious video using actual audio…

Officer to Citizen: “You Have No Rights” [Video]

Officer to Citizen: “You Have No Rights” [Video]

Fascists
July 29, 2025August 11, 2025

“You’ve got no rights here. You’re a migo, brother.” Afterward, agents can be heard bragging and making light of the arrests, calling the stun gun use “funny” and quipping: “You can smell that … $30,000 bonus.”

Dear MAGA: Trump Thinks You’re Stupid [Video]

Dear MAGA: Trump Thinks You’re Stupid [Video]

Fascists
July 28, 2025August 11, 2025

Donald Trump’s history of using distractions and diversions to evade accountability is well-documented, and his recent efforts to divert attention…

Trump’s Obsession with Windmills [Video]

Trump’s Obsession with Windmills [Video]

Climate
July 28, 2025August 11, 2025

You have to love the imagery of Trump palette-cleanser-in-chief, red face glowing, screaming about birds getting “whacked” by eco-friendly turbines — probably while chomping on a Big Mac made from factory-farmed beef.

Karma: Trump Target of His Own Conspiracy-Driven Supporters

Karma: Trump Target of His Own Conspiracy-Driven Supporters

Govt/Elections
July 28, 2025August 11, 2025

Forget facts and evidence; in Trump’s world, everything is a secret waiting to be uncovered, a truth buried deep beneath layers of institutional deceit. But this obsession, instead of exonerating him, may be the very thing that finally topples him.

Trump Calls for Arrest of Kamala, Oprah, & Beyonce’

Trump Calls for Arrest of Kamala, Oprah, & Beyonce’

FascistsWomen
July 27, 2025August 11, 2025

This isn’t about “law and order,” it’s about political kabuki theater designed to keep his base distracted — because if they’re busy waving “lock her up” signs over Oprah and Beyoncé, they won’t notice the staggering corruption, the mismanagement, or the unraveling state of our democracy.

Trump Goes Full Fascist Against Homeless & Mentally Ill

Trump Goes Full Fascist Against Homeless & Mentally Ill

Fascists
July 25, 2025August 11, 2025

Donald Trump’s latest executive order targeting the homeless and mentally ill is nothing short of a barbaric rerun of America’s…

Scotland Doesn’t Want Trump

Fascists
July 25, 2025July 30, 2025

Scotland’s leading newspaper just can’t hide their sheer delight at the prospect of Trump gracing their shores — because who wouldn’t want a loud, self-absorbed billionaire polluting their peaceful land?

Powell Turns the Tables on Trump’s Lies [Video]

Powell Turns the Tables on Trump’s Lies [Video]

Govt/Elections
July 25, 2025July 30, 2025

A President questioning a central bank’s management in real time and publicly — is highly unusual and potentially dangerous. Presidents rarely visit the Fed in any official capacity for this reason. Their interference can threaten the independence that’s crucial to maintaining inflation control, unemployment levels, and overall economic health.

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