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Many don’t realize that the first people Hitler sent to his concentration camps weren’t everyday Jewish citizens, but his political opponents. So, when Trump rants about retribution, locking up his opponents, and giving them “very long sentences,” I can’t help but take him seriously… because history teaches us that is what fascist dictators do during their “Day One” period to consolidate their power. (After all, if you’re hellbent on staying in power but aren’t likely to win the next election, you can’t have your political opponents running around free.)
To keep fascism out of our lives, vote for democracy!
‼️Kamala Harris will unveil the first-ever proposal to have Medicare pay for home health care costs. This would help countless Americans who are taking care of their aging parents. Fully paid for by expansion of Medicare drug price negotiations, and more.
HUGE! Moments ago former Republican Senator Jeff Flake endorsed Kamala Harris for President.
Here is his full statement:
“I’m a conservative Republican who had the honor to serve my home state of Arizona in the United States House of Representatives and Senate for nearly two decades.
I believe that America is a great country. I believe that our best days lie ahead. I want to support a candidate for President who believes the same.
I believe that we don’t have to agree on every issue or policy, but that we should use the political process created by our Founders to debate and persuade, not disparage and demonize.
I want to support a candidate who understands that political opponents are our fellow citizens – the "loyal opposition" as our parties once knew each other – not the enemy.
Having spent the past three years overseas as a U.S. Ambassador, I’ve seen up close that we have very real enemies abroad. We also have vital and indispensable allies.
I want to support a Presidential candidate who understands and appreciates the difference.
I want to support a Presidential candidate who understands and appreciates the difference.
I believe in our Constitutional system and in the rule of law, and I want to support a candidate who respects the will of the voters and would never attempt to use the powers of the Presidency to overturn an election after having been turned out by the voters.
Finally, I want to support a Presidential candidate who seeks to unite our country rather than one who divides us; one who represents the ideals of a new generation of leadership based not on grievances of the past, but hope for the future.
**For all of these reasons, I’ll be supporting Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President.**
I’ve served with Kamala in the U.S. Senate. I’ve also served with Tim in the House of Representatives.
I know them. I know first hand of their fine character and love of country.
I would encourage all Republicans who feel this way to do the same. After all, in times like these, there is nothing more conservative than putting country over party.”
Giorgia Meloni received an award from Tbe Atlantic Council in NYC today.
She then delivered a speech about the importance of the nation, patriotism, Western Civilization and remembering one’s roots.
She warned about Oikophobia & the creeping infiltration of the West’s enemies.
I was eight years old when my dad, a Fort Worth police officer, kissed my two older brothers and me goodbye, on Christmas Eve, and left my mom.
For a year after that my mom would tell us that she needed some alone time and would go in the bedroom, close her door and we knew to leave her alone for about an hour.
She would come back out and continue being our mom as if nothing was wrong. She worked two jobs and always had something on the table, we had clean clothes for school and somehow we never felt that we went without anything.
Now ask me how I feel about a woman running the country and police officers backing Donald Trump.
Come to think about it, don't ask me that.
Women have always been my angels.
@UnrealBluegrass FM (frequency modulation) skyrocketed in popularity when progressive rock music was introduced by 1960s DJs seeking separation from AM (amplitude modulation) pop music programming.
Until then, FM was primarily pumping out niche classical or “beautiful music” programming. 🎶
Donald picked someone who would amplify his hate and disdain.
Kamala Harris picked someone who exudes hope and compassion.
Whether you’re watching TikTok videos of Tim Walz being a fun dad, fighting for kids to not go hungry in school, or protecting women’s rights, what is undeniable is that he’s a genuinely kind, honorable and joyful person.
Our character as a nation is reflected in the kind of people we elect into positions of leadership.
Let’s make America feel proud again.
Dear Democrats:
Many Americans (myself included) will be voting Democrat for the first time in our lives this November.
We’re not doing this because we agree with Democrats on policy; we’re doing it because we understand the need to stop Trump from destroying our Constitution.
If you see us non-Democrat Kamala supporters on Twitter espousing beliefs you disagree with, like on taxes or guns or whatever, try to let it go. Don’t be jerks. Don’t disparage and argue, expecting us to toe the Democrat line, because we won’t. We’re not Democrats. Being hostile to us will backfire and endanger our alliance.
We’ve made common cause with you in this election because our democracy faces an existential threat. We agree Trump is dangerous and we want to work with you to defeat him. Let’s be grateful for this mutual cooperation.
We can go back to arguing and being opponents after November. Until then, we have a country to save.
This message from a former Republican is to all the men in this country who give a damn about America democracy and are exited as fuck to have the first Black woman in history as our president.
🚨 BREAKING: French President Marcon Pens Heartfelt Letter to President Biden
Mr. President,
It is with great emotion that I learned of your decision to withdraw from the race for the 2024 presidential elections. Please believe that I understand the gravity of this moment for you, your loved ones, and the entire American people, as well as the courage, sense of responsibility, and sense of duty that led you to this decision.
In these exceptional circumstances, I wanted to assure you once again of my friendship and thank you for the unwavering commitment you have always shown to strengthening Franco-American relations. Our respective State visits will remain in this regard important milestones, which testify to the historic and unbreakable friendship between France and the United States.
I also wanted to express France's gratitude for the exemplary way in which you have led the Atlantic Alliance when it was facing one of the most serious crises in its history. The Washington Summit was in this respect a unique opportunity to reaffirm the importance of the Alliance's unity in the face of Russian aggression.
As we have just celebrated together the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, I hope that this spirit of partnership between the two sides of the Atlantic continues to inspire the historic relations between our two countries.
Please accept, Mr. President, the expression of my highest consideration.
With one friendship from Brigitte and me to fill and you,
Emmanuel Macron
FULL SPEECH: President Biden delivers a game-changing speech in Detroit in what could be the most important and powerful moment of the 2024 election to date.
If there's anything you watch right now, make it this. And share it far and wide.
President Biden lays out his second term agenda:
—Restore Roe v. Wade
—Sign John Lewis Voting Rights Act
—Expand Social Security and Medicare
—End all medical debt
—Raise the minimum wage
—Pass the PRO Act for workers
—Ban assault weapons
—Lead the world on clean energy
—Permanent child tax credit
—$35 insulin cap for all
—Build more housing
—Invest in child care and elder care