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July 2, 2024

What is more risky?

Is it more risky for President Biden to stay in the race or for him to leave the race (before the convention)?

July 2, 2024

Biden's "absolute immunity" speech: Satisfied or not?

It was a good speech but I didn't like the way President Biden immediately ruled out using the powers himself. I think in this atmosphere we have to remain flexible and use every tool we have to navigate what's happening. The rightwing is grabbing power in a grotesque way and because it's being done through the courts there seems to be a lack of will to do anything about it.

July 1, 2024

are magats really OK with presidents having king-like powers?

I feel like this should be a WTF moment for them too. Maybe it will be.

Surely they understand that at some point the "libs" will take scotus and congress back, right?

Are they really that short sighted or are they confident that the rightwing coup will be successful this time?

July 1, 2024

The corrupt six supremes are committing a coup in real time.

It started 2 years ago with Roe. We're all watching this unfold. It will only get worse. They knew what they were doing was wrong, that's why they slow walked their ruling until the very last day possible.

So what are the next steps?

They are taking advantage because they know Democrats will always take the high road.

Maybe it's time to call their bluff. Maybe President Biden should use his new superpowers to do something.

This is a national security issue IMO.

June 28, 2024

watching Joe giving a speech in Atlanta--maybe removing the crowd harmed Joe?

Maybe Joe is energized by a live audience?

May 30, 2024

I'd like to thank the brave jury, Judge Merchan, DA Bragg, Steinglass, and other prosecutors

who worked so hard on this case and took it seriously. We FINALLY have some form of justice. It's not all the Justice we need yet but it's a great start. Thank you. I'm grateful! 🥰

#LockHimUpNOW

April 26, 2024

Don Lemon's Video footage and interviews with students protesting at NYU

One lady mentioned that she thinks there is a generational divide in how people feel about the issue.

April 25, 2024

Why does TSF's attorney sound like a demon?

Do y'all hear the three or four levels of tones in his voice? Like nails on a chalkboard.

😬 😥

Edited to share the feed I'm watching, it's pretty good because each speaker and his or her role is labeled:

https://www.youtube.com/live/ex87haMPB5s?si=28rfLotelg5b-lfq

April 21, 2024

David Pakman, Brian Tyler Cohen, & Cenk Uygur FACE OFF on Gaza, Trump, & the Election

Premiered Apr 12, 2024 The Don Lemon Show
Don Lemon sits down for a no punches pulled debate with some of the biggest names of the online left, David Pakman, Brian Tyler Cohen, and The Young Turks' Cenk Uygur. They spar on Gaza, commiserate on Trump, and attempt to find common ground on Biden.

Featuring @thedavidpakmanshow @briantylercohen and Cenk Uygur of @TheYoungTurks

00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Abortion Sinking the Right
05:43 - Cenk Supporting RFK Jr./Biden Corruption
16:04 - Is the Gaza Conflict a Genocide?
18:49 - The Panel on Drug Prices
26:56 - Shifting Election Polls
30:00 - Biden Losing Younger Voters
33:06 - Pakman on Trump Gains w/ Minorities
37:23 - Project 2025's Threat to Democracy
45:18 - Trump Fundraising
47:55 - Trump Hush Money Conviction


Great discussion! Cenk is an asshole. I hate that he has such a large platform.

April 12, 2024

Will we get to see any of the jury selection process on monday?

I've been kind of excited about Monday but now I'm wondering if I'll even get to see anything.

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