Mick Miller

Historian, observer, sometime commentator, fact-checker

[Fred Guttenberg @fred_guttenberg]

@nickschifrin @POTUS @jonasgahrstore @NobelPrize The occupant in the White House is a demented and deranged lunatic. However, we all know that and need to stop acting shocked. Everyone should redirect attention to the elected enablers in Congress who are letting this destruction of America happen. They could stop it today.

[Nick Schifrin @nickschifrin]

NEW: @potus letter to @jonasgahrstore links @NobelPrize to Greenland, reiterates threats, and is forwarded by the NSC staff to multiple European ambassadors in Washington. I obtained the text from multiple officials:

Dear Ambassador:

President Trump has asked that the following message, shared with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, be forwarded to your [named head of government/state]

“Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America. Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a “right of ownership” anyway? There are no written documents, it’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also. I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT”

[Diane B. Hatfield @DianeBHatfield]

Check this out @LeaderMcConnell and @RandPaul then VOTE yes on #S597! KY teachers, firefighters, police officers and public servants are counting on you to address these injustices! #SocialSecurityFairnessAct

[National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) @GLFOP]

Representative Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) delivered this statement while on the House floor during the debate of H.R. 82, the "Social Security Fairness Act."

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Russia does not stop shelling Ukraine, terrorizing our regions, peaceful cities, and communities. Over the past 24 hours, the occupiers have been shelling the Donetsk region—where a drone strike claimed one life—along with Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Kherson, Sumy and Chernihiv regions, using artillery, drones, and guided aerial bombs.

Last night, Odesa suffered a combined massive attack involving missiles and drones. Residential buildings, a heating main, an educational institution, and a church were damaged. The port area was also hit. Tragically, one person died because of terror, and ten others were injured, including two children. Assistance is being provided to everyone in need. I am grateful to everyone involved in rescuing our people and eliminating the consequences.

We are constantly defending ourselves against such Russian attacks, and we constantly need effective protection from this terror. We keep repeating that Ukraine needs more air defense systems, the capability to destroy means of terror on enemy territory, defense packages, and increased sanctions pressure on Russia.

[Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @ValerieFoushee]

Millions of Americans who paid into Social Security have been stripped of their retirement benefits due to harmful WEP and GPO provisions.

Congress MUST right this wrong, that’s why I voted to pass the #SocialSecurityFairnessAct.

[Rep. Jim Costa @RepJimCosta]

The Social Security Fairness Act protects public sector workers' benefits by eliminating penalties that reduce their Social Security payments, ensuring they receive full benefits for their service.

All Americans should receive the benefits they've earned.

[Mick Miller @flatarmadillo]

Short, sweet, mportant. https://t.co/YYm01GV6gJ

[Elizabeth Wallace @ElizaWallace27]

Hurry, Senators. Do it before your winter break. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Citizens for Ethics @CREWcrew]

We thought everyone could use some good ethics news: the Senate confirmed President Biden’s nominee to serve as head of the Office of Government Ethics, giving him a term that will last through President-elect Trump’s tenure. https://t.co/HhE88EGhy2

[Secretary Pete Buttigieg @SecretaryPete]

Four years ago, we faced unprecedented crises. President Biden understood the magnitude of the challenge and used the tools of government to meet the moment—including an infrastructure package that is transforming our nation. It will be remembered as this century's Big Deal.

[Mick Miller @flatarmadillo]

Why not just let people be happy, or at least try to be. https://t.co/Ji7askgJj1

[Social Security Works ❌👑 @SSWorks]

Donald Trump's closest allies support Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader.

Rick Scott committed the largest Medicare fraud in history — and he has a plan to destroy Social Security and Medicare.

Hands off our earned benefits!

[Tristan Snell @TristanSnell]

Whatever you do, do NOT repost this - it would make Trump suuuuuper mad. Like ketchup-throwing mad.

[Elizabeth Wallace @ElizaWallace27]

Close to 3 million retired public employees are slapped in the face each month as a big chunk of their EARNED Social Security benefits are stolen. Terrible way to say, "Thank you for your service".

[Julia Davis @JuliaDavisNews]

Meanwhile on Russian state TV: Another translated clip of Tucker Carlson and Tulsi Gabbard, introduced by state TV host Vladimir Soloviev as "Our girlfriend Tulsi."

After the clip plays, one panelist asks: "Is she some sort of a Russian agent?" The host quickly replies: "Yes."

[Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @JudiciaryDems]

Make no mistake: The information in the House Ethics Committee’s report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz could be relevant to his confirmation as the next Attorney General.

It must be preserved and shared with the Committee.

[Don Winslow @donwinslow]

Dear Democrats,

This is the right path for right now.

[Elizabeth Warren @ewarren]

The far right wants us to feel powerless. Extremists are counting on apathy, cynicism, & heartbreak to be their rocket fuel. They are counting on us to point fingers at each other & lose trust in our ability to make change.

I absolutely refuse to give them the satisfaction.

[Rick Taylor @OhRick4]

I remind EVERYONE that the Supreme Court determined the 14th Amendment, Sec 3 is SELF-EXECUTING

Self-executing means something can be enforced or goes into effect without needing any additional action, legislation, or legal steps.