Maureen A. Duffy

Eye/science editor, author, academic, #INTP, stable genius. Opinions my own

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[MeidasTouch @MeidasTouch]

Reporter: Congressman Kean, why did you trade stocks while you were missing votes for more than three months?

Kean: 🦗🦗

Reporter: No response, sir?

Kean: 🦗🦗

[Maureen A. Duffy @MaureenADuffy]

Country Joe & and the Fish had it right all those years ago: "And it's 1, 2, 3 what are we fighting for? Don't ask me I don't give a damn Next stop is Vietnam. And it's 5, 6, 7 open up the pearly gates, Well there ain't no time to wonder why, Whoopie! We're all gonna die!"

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

This is what the internet was invented for.

In 1996, a King Penguin called Lala became a local celebrity in Shibushi, Japan. After being rescued from a fishing net by the Nishimoto family, he refused to return to the wild.

He lived in an air-conditioned room in their home and was famous for walking alone to the fish market wearing a tiny backpack.

The fishmonger would feed him a fresh fish and place another in his bag for the trip home.

[Occupy Democrats @OccupyDemocrats]

BREAKING: Jack Smith breaks his silence with his first interview since resigning — and says that "we are facing an attack on the rule of law" under Trump.

And he was just getting started...

"Well, you know, I was a career prosecutor," the former Special Counsel told MS NOW's Nicolle Wallace. "I worked in the Justice Department and other prosecutors offices for near on 30 years. And I don't know if your viewers know this but I worked in Republican and Democratic administrations over and over."

"I was the acting U.S. Attorney in the first Trump administration in Nashville, Tennessee," he explained. "And that administration appointed me to a position running a war crimes tribunal for the State Department. So I have investigated cases focusing on the facts and the law throughout my career. We did this case the same way under the same standards."

Smith has every right to defend himself on this front. His investigations into Trump's rampant criminality were conducted fairly, impartially, and professionally. For his troubles, he found himself relentlessly attacked by our crooked President until he became Public Enemy #1 for a large, deranged swath of the country. This interview represents a small step towards reclaiming his legacy from the smears.

Smith ultimately brought charges against Trump for interfering in the 2020 election and for smuggling classified documents down to Mar-a-Lago, but they were dismissed to the outrage of many after Trump won the election.

"And you know the thing that I think important for your viewers to know is those standards are not meant to change from one administration to the next," Smith continued. "And in my experience until now they haven't. And so, you know, I think we are facing an attack on the rule of law that is different in kind and scope to anything I've seen in my lifetime."

"And one of the reasons I wanted to be with you here today in advance of the 4th of July celebrating the birth of a country that we all love is to celebrate the public servants who do this work, the people I spent my career working shoulder-to-shoulder with," said Smith.

"I loved being a prosecutor and part of it was I loved being around these sort of people," he went on. "And it angers me to see them victimized, to see them demonized for doing their jobs. I think it's really important that we stand up for them and let them know that there are a lot of people out there who back them and who are with them.

"And that's not just the people who've been targeted and fired for no reason for doing their jobs," said Smith. "It's also the people still in the Justice Department today. There are a lot of good career prosecutors who right now are working under incredibly difficult circumstances and they're still trying to do the right thing. And these are not self-promoters, these are not people who are going to go out and you know crow about their achievements. We need to hold them up and celebrate them because they're part of what makes this country great."

It cannot be stressed enough just how much damage Trump has inflicted on our justice system. He's proven that some people are simply above the law in this country, that Presidents can commit crimes with impunity so long as their party controls Congress. He weaponized the entire Justice Department to target his political enemies to such an extent that its credibility may never recover.

Now, more than ever, we need people like Jack Smith to stand up and speak the truth, consequences and retribution be damned.

Please ❤️ and share if you're grateful to Jack Smith for his service!

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@TrueFactsStated I never tire of this. Never

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@RockNRoLL_85 I am still an Elvis fanatic. Visited Graceland twice and his humble childhood home. He is the greatest. Thanks for this!

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@SheilaDC1976 @ThrillaRilla369 I can hear the Clutch Cargo theme song loud and clear!

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@ThrillaRilla369 Tweety and Sylvester, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd

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@NiallHarbison As the late U.S. Congressman and civil rights leader used to say, those three look look like "good trouble."

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@BhattiLaib9960 Orson

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@layxsnv I support the Oxford comma and B. It erases any ambiguity.

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@NiallHarbison As a professional (now retired) who worked with blind folks for many years, Rocky's (and your) dilemma spoke to me. I'm certain Rocky is in terrible pain and would reap tremendous benefits from enucleation. If you can, go for it. It would change Rocky's world immensely.

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@Reporter_Mia Weekend at Tommy's

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The people of the small village of Dingle,Ireland are letting everyone know about Trump and what they think of him!

[Gianl1974 @Gianl1974]

SHOCKING CLASH: Donald Trump CALLS POPE LEO XIV “AN INSULT TO JESUS” — THE POPE’S RESPONSE STUNS THE WORLD

Donald Trump believed he could score easy political points by calling Pope Leo XIV “an insult to Jesus,” after the spiritual leader once again spoke out in defense of peace, compassion, and human dignity. However, he was challenging a voice rooted not in politics, but in moral authority.

Standing before a solemn gathering at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV did not respond with anger. Instead, he delivered a powerful and deeply moving message grounded in faith, responsibility, and truth.

“The President of the United States has said that I insult Jesus,” Pope Leo XIV began, his voice calm yet firm. “But let us reflect honestly — what truly insults the teachings of Christ?”

Then, with quiet intensity, he answered:

“You want to know what truly insults Jesus? It is when we turn away from those who suffer, when we close our hearts to the poor, and when we choose power over compassion while others cry out for mercy.”

He continued:

“You know what insults Jesus? It is forgetting the dignity of every human being, ignoring the pain of families in crisis, and refusing to hear the voices of the most vulnerable among us.”

His message then deepened, becoming not just a response, but a moral call that reached far beyond the moment:

“You know what insults Jesus? It is creating division where there should be unity, spreading fear where there should be hope, and turning away from justice when we have the responsibility to uphold it.”

This was not merely a political rebuttal — it was something far more profound. Pope Leo XIV, known for his humility and steadfast commitment to peace, transformed the confrontation into a reflection on conscience rather than conflict. Instead of escalating tensions, he elevated the conversation to a universal moral level.

“I do not claim to be perfect,” he admitted. “But I strive each day to walk the path of compassion — to serve, to listen, and to love as we are all called to do.”

Then came the line that resonated far beyond the walls of the Vatican:

“If we truly believe in a world shaped by peace and mercy… then why do we not work harder to bring that reality into our lives — here and now, for one another?”

That was his response. Not with anger. Not with division. But with conviction — and grace.

Trump sought to challenge him. Instead, Pope Leo XIV delivered a message now echoing across millions, reminding the world that true strength is found not in power alone, but in conscience, humility, and love.

[Ethical American @AmericanEthical]

Across this country, good Americans are beginning to walk away. Not out of weakness, but out of clarity.

We gave chance after chance, hoping for leadership that would unite, protect, and serve the people. That promise has not been kept.

A nation cannot thrive on fear. A leader should not divide neighbor from neighbor, nor make families feel uncertain about their future.

America has never been about bowing to one man. It has always been about standing together, steady and unafraid.

So let this be a moment of reckoning, not rage. A moment where we choose courage over chaos, truth over noise, and unity over division.

The strength of this country has always lived in its people. And it is time, once again, for that strength to rise. #AmericansUnite #America250 @GOP this is on you.

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@shonkpa55133 It's gorgeous. I want one!