Booker's team just told MSNBC they’ve gotten 14,000 voicemails from people supporting Cory’s filibuster and sharing their stories—and another 280 million people have liked his speech on TikTok alone.
A masterclass in capturing attention.
Well done.
If you're a journalist reporting this as news, you've fallen for the trick and become part of the problem.
Trump did nothing new—deportation flights have been ongoing for years. Under Biden, Colombia has already taken 475 flights, with 120+ in 2024 alone.
Report the facts accurately.
Just to be clear, you are defending a Heil Hitler salute that was performed and repeated for emphasis and clarity.
People can officially stop listening to you as any sort of reputable source of information now. You work for them. Thank you for making that crystal clear to all.
Stop Believing the Lies About California’s Wildfires and Water Issues
So many people simply don’t understand what’s actually happening in California. The blame game, especially targeting Governor Gavin Newsom, has become a favorite pastime for Republicans and social media opportunists. The arguments they push don’t hold up to facts. Here’s the reality:
- Water Management: The Delta Smelt Myth
One of the most repeated (and baseless) claims is that maintaining river flows to protect endangered species like the delta smelt in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is causing water shortages in Los Angeles.
This is flat-out false. LA’s water comes from sources like the Colorado River, local groundwater, and major reservoirs such as Castaic Lake, not the Delta.
Reservoir levels remain healthy. As of January 7, 2025, Shasta Lake and Lake Oroville were at 78% and 71% capacity, both above historical averages. Castaic Lake, a major supplier for LA, is over 70% full.
Blaming environmental protections for water shortages is not just misleading—it’s a distraction from the real issues like aging infrastructure in the city of LA and increased urban demand.
- Forest Management: Misplaced Responsibility
Another favorite talking point is that California’s wildfire crisis is somehow Newsom’s fault due to "poor forest management." But here’s the truth:
California has 33 million acres of forest, and the state only manages 3% of that land. The federal government controls 57%, and the remaining 40% is privately owned.
While Newsom has invested heavily in fire prevention programs and strict regulations for private landowners, the federal government has primary responsibility for most of California’s forests. (the same federal government that saw many devastating wildfires under President Trump). Federal funding for proactive forest management is not where it needs to be. Blame Congress.
Ironically, it’s often Republicans who oppose the very state regulations designed to improve fire prevention on private lands, calling them "overregulation."
It is a really jarring moment to be a historian. To know what might be coming is alarming. To realize that no one around you sees it or acknowledges it is a weird place to be in. Its like time traveling without time traveling. 1/8