Meltonian

Living lean, hanging loose with the Empire

[Meltonian @Meltonian]

I have 5 new followers from Canada 🇨🇦, and more last week. See https://t.co/QO1LM8vIYx

[HENRY @HENRY30126252 @MariaMa50523146]

@OccupyDemocrats

[Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney]

BREAKING: Supreme Court, 5-4 with Barrett and libs dissenting, significnatly narrows obstruction statute DOJ has used to prosecute Jan. 6 defendants, could upend hundreds of cases. https://t.co/A0wucEnCtm

[BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan]

These Daniel Dale fact checks on 28 of trump's debate lies would have been more welcome DURING the debate, but still important to get these facts out.

SPREAD THIS LIKE CRAZY.

[Stefan Smith @TheStefanSmith]

Civil Rights Act gone.
Roe gone.
Now Chevron gone.

They’re knocking out, one by one, all of the legal pillars that have supported progress over the last 60 years. Just terrifying.

[Acyn @Acyn]

Biden: I know I’m not a young man… I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to, I don’t debate as well as I used to, but I know how to tell the truth. I know right from wrong. And I know how to get things done. When you get knocked down, you get back up

[𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐢 @ChidiNwatu]

@Acyn The choice is between this guy and Trump. It is difficult to understand how any typical American would prefer Trump over Biden.

[🦅🇺🇲MYSTIC🇺🇲🦅 ✨️I LOVE OUR COUNTRY✨️ @MDomino07]

@OccupyDemocrats

[Occupy Democrats @OccupyDemocrats]

BREAKING: The Supreme Court makes one of its worst rulings in history and repeals the 1984 Chevron precedent — opening the flood gates for corporations to trash the environment, public health, and the workplace.

And it gets so much worse...

The ruling undos a rule that required American courts to give deference to federal agencies when creating regulations based on laws that could be interpreted as ambiguous.

"In one fell swoop, the majority today gives itself exclusive power over every open issue — no matter how expertise-driven or policy-laden — involving the meaning of regulatory law. As if it did not have enough on its plate, the majority turns itself into the country’s administrative czar," wrote liberal justice Elena Kagan, who voted against repealing the rule.

"In every sphere of current or future federal regulation, expect courts from now on to play a commanding role," wrote Kagan. "It is not a role Congress has given them. … It is a role this court has now claimed for itself, as well as other judges."

She added that the conservative majority on the court "disdains restraint, and grasps for power."

Astonishingly, the precedent the Republican justices overturned is one of the most cited in American law. It underpins 70 Supreme Court decisions and around 17,000 rulings from the lower courts.

The Food and Drug Administration expects a slew of new lawsuit due to the court's decision ranging from challenges to their powers over tainted food to deciding whether or not certain drugs are safe. The tobacco industry is also expected to pounce.

"This is disastrous for public health. This is disastrous for the critical role of science-based regulatory agencies," said a former F.D.A. associate commissioner and tobacco division director Mitch Zeller. "Chevron has worked well for half a century and makes a lot of sense."

Once again, the conservative judges have sided with corporate profits over the well-being over the American people. They don't care what these companies do to us as long as the shareholders (and MAGA donors) are pleased.

By undoing such a bedrock precedent the court is once again making it clear that they don't care about the law. The conservatives on the court are right-wing activists working to enact the Republican Party's plutocratic agenda. They must be stopped.

Please retweet and ❤️ if you support expanding the Supreme Court to save us from dystopia — and consider joining the growing exodus to Tribel, a new pro-democracy social network that is exploding in popularity because Twitter and Facebook are trying to stop its growth — which is only making Tribel grow even faster. Please follow us on Tribel to get all of our breaking news alerts sent straight to your phone or computer by clicking the following link: https://t.co/HnJzSKjCwX

[PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 @patriottakes]

Lindsey Graham edited his post to add “President” to describe Trump. Got to keep the boss happy.

[Debbie Mucarsel-Powell @DebbieforFL]

My name is Debbie and I’m the Democrat running to defeat Rick Scott. Experts say that he's one of the most vulnerable senators this year – but the GOP is gearing up to attack my campaign. Will you donate now to make sure we're not outspent in FloridaMy name is Debbie and I’m the Democrat running to defeat Rick Scott. Experts say that he's one of the most vulnerable senators this year – but the GOP is gearing up to attack my campaign. Will you donate now to make sure we're not outspent in FloridaMy name is Debbie and I’m the Democrat running to defeat Rick Scott. Experts say that he's one of the most vulnerable senators this year – but the GOP is gearing up to attack my campaign. Will you donate now to make sure we're not outspent in Florida?

[Jim Goodloe @jgoodloejapan]

@OccupyDemocrats Being able to speak without interruption will be interesting to see.
🧢🍿

[🦅🇺🇲MYSTIC🇺🇲🦅 ✨️I LOVE OUR COUNTRY✨️ @MDomino07]

@OccupyDemocrats ObiWan Joe

[Occupy Democrats @OccupyDemocrats]

BREAKING: A source familiar with President Biden's debate prep spills the beans on his strategy for tomorrow — and it's an absolute nightmare for Donald Trump.

Biden is going gloves off, scorched earth, take no prisoners...

According to CNN, Biden is going to "go on the offensive" on immigration by touting his recent executive orders and slamming Trump's deranged border policies as extreme.

Biden will be able to cite the drop in recent border crossings as proof of the success of his policies. He'll also be able to mention Trump's deeply cruel family separation policy as an example of the horrors a second MAGA presidency will unleash.

Better still, Biden can point to the fact that Donald Trump coerced Republicans into scuttling a bipartisan border bill because he didn't want the Democratic president racking up another win.

With a few simple, clear arguments Biden will be able to dismantle Trump on his signature issue, immigration, and lay out his plan for a brighter, better America.

And that's just one topic. Biden has also built a thriving economy, restored America's standing in the world, stood up to Putin, passed a slate of historic legislation, and so much more.

The comparison is no comparison. Vote blue!

Please retweet and ❤️ if you're rooting for Biden to crush Trump at the debate. — and consider joining the growing exodus to Tribel, a new pro-democracy social network that is exploding in popularity because Twitter and Facebook are trying to stop its growth — which is only making Tribel grow even faster. Please follow us on Tribel to get all of our breaking news alerts sent straight to your phone or computer by clicking the following link: https://t.co/HnJzSKjCwX

[BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan]

@reilumies @MeidasTouch Problem is, we've ALL seen these examples live, as they were happening. Over and over again. Unedited.

They don't look any less alarming.

[BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan]

Holy shit, this is DEVASTATING.
@Meidastouch has done it again!

SHARE THIS FAR AND WIDE!!! 🙏💪
https://t.co/gvdvZhRfNv

[H. Dumpty @TheShroom0]

@thejackhopkins Should have been done the first time.

[Jack Hopkins @thejackhopkins]

I want the Capitol Police to be authorized to use deadly force on anyone who attempts to come across/past any barriers in place to keep people away from restricted areas from now on.

No warnings, no second chance.

Stay away from all barriers and/or Capitol Police protecting the U.S. Capitol, or be prepared to go meet the God you claim to pray to.