Josh Richman

[Josh Richman @Josh_Richman]

This is no longer a social media platform; it’s one oligarch’s personal propaganda bullhorn. I choose not to enable that anymore: You can find me on other platforms including @JoshRichman.bsky.social & @[email protected]

[Josh Richman @Josh_Richman]

I feel hung over but I didn’t drink a drop.
I’m weary to my soul but I can’t sleep.
The sun will rise and I’ll go to work.
What else to do but muddle on and rise to the challenges ahead?

[EFF @EFF]

Don’t get fooled again: Beware of election misinformation today and in the coming weeks. Here are some tips on how to tell what’s real. https://t.co/jgG5aVLvlB

[Ellen Barkin @EllenBarkin]

Then get the fuck out

[Rick Steves @RickSteves]

How do fascists derail democracy? If you study history (or read Project 2025), it’s almost like there’s a recipe book: goose the economy, abolish unions, privatize what’s public, win the support of tycoons. But at what cost? Mesmerize your base so they don’t care. Blind them with your fear-mongering, lies, and promises. Fascism needs a bold leader…the only one who can fix things…a dictator who has the vision and expects others to follow (including women…whether they like it or not).

I believe that history is indeed speaking to us — and those who refuse to learn from it are doomed to repeat it. To learn how fascism hijacked Germany a century ago, just watch this five-minute clip. If you care about our democracy and love our country, it’s hard to stop watching.

This is an excerpt from my hourlong public television special “The Story of Fascism in Europe,” which is streaming free (and ad-free) at https://t.co/YA10kVH0V8. When I produced it back in 2018, I hoped this day would never come in our country. But November 5th is upon us.

Please share this with anyone in your life who might need a reminder that the stakes are high…and this is very real.

[Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur]

McConnell made a crucial decision on impeachment after Jan. 6 that reverberates today. Senate Rs were spooked and he had influence; some believed his support could’ve led to 67 votes to convict AND bar Trump from running for office again. He voted to acquit. The rest is history.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Amazing -- moments after denouncing Biden on Meet the press for his "garbage" comment, Doug Burgum completely changes his tune when Welker plays him a clip of Trump calling Harris supporters "scum" and "absolute garbage."

"Most Americans don't have time to listen to this soap opera of which comments people should be concerned about," Burgum says.

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

“In this country, we have no ‘other people.’ We are American people, all of is.”

This 1940s film warning against bigotry and fascism is more relevant now than ever.

[John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsang]

Why is it acceptable for a POTUS to violate both of the Constitution's emoluments clauses, and get rich off the office while serving?

#AskATrumpDefender #31

[John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsang]

Why did Trump claim he had evidence Barack Obama wasn't born here?

Do you acknowledge birtherism was a racist lie you don't mind; or do you believe it's just a non-racist lie you don't mind?

#AskATrumpDefender #33

[John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsang]

At least twice,  July-September, 2021, Trump allegedly showed military-related classified documents to individuals with no security clearance. 

If this is true, please explain why it's ok. Should other ex-presidents show classified documents to ppl?

#AskATrumpDefender #32

[Josh Richman @Josh_Richman]

Let’s be rid of this vile, anti-American piece of shit once and for all.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Donald Trump told supporters at a rally on Sunday that he “shouldn’t have left” the White House after the 2020 election. He also joked about reporters being shot. https://t.co/5S77dWeDD4

[Tommy Vietor @TVietor08]

Trump says BANNING vaccines is on the table??? Not getting rid of vaccine mandates, actually BANNING the vaccines themselves for diseases like polio and measles? That is batshit crazy.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Trump denounces the woke libs on the network that had to shell out $787 million because they tried to destroy democracy for him

[Ted Lieu @tedlieu]

Trump is all over the Epstein files.

[Claire McCaskill @clairecmc]

Can you imagine a husband not telling his wife who he is voting for? Or can you imagine a husband secretly having sex with a porn star just after you gave birth to his son?

[chriscjackson on Bluesky @ChrisCJackson]

TRUMP: My political opponents should face a firing squad.

HARRIS: Here’s my sixteen-point plan to directly target middle class families and help them succeed.

NEW YORK TIMES: Both candidates trade barbs in the final week of the race.

[Gregg Nunziata @greggnunziata]

I've never voted for a Dem.
I left the top line blank twice.
The case for Trump was weak but plausible in 16. It was worse in 20 but not fully discredited. It's now an affront to all I hold most dear.
He must be defeated. Harris is asking for my vote, I will give it to her.

[Josh Richman @Josh_Richman]

In case you forgot: MAGA hates Muslims.

[Acyn @Acyn]

Girdusky to Hasan: I hope your beeper doesn’t go off

[Jonah Goldberg @JonahDispatch]

People will die if true. Note: I’m against catastrophism, but Kennedy is already responsible for deaths because of his anti-vaccine bullshit.