Woke = Being Self Aware and Aware of Others

In other words, don't be an sociopathic, hateful, fascist, asshole. Thanks.

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Trump is Erasing The Separation Of Church And State

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Trump claimed executive privilege and was denied 5 times in court. The BBC now is arguing in court that since there was no executive privilege, they want those records unsealed, likely to look at Trump's ties to J6, thereby disproving Trump's claims of defamation. Yep, they've asked for Jack Smith's grand jury testimony to be unsealed.

Trump must already hand over his detailed financial records, opening the door for the BBC to examine more than 400 companies tied to Trump's family trust.

Trump wanted a headline. Instead, he's getting discovery and we are here for it 🍿

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Well, also nine Democrats – you can't make this up! What's wrong with our society?

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Christians - my ass!

Christians prove how FAKE religion is - they voted for a rapist, a cheater, a con, a thief, a grifter, a liar and a traitor - someone that has broken every single one of their precious 10 commandments - It's all BS!

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This video features Jennifer Welch and guest Charlie Goldensohn (@chez.chuck) engaging in a critical discussion about current political figures and policies within the MAGA movement. The conversation is structured around several key topics:

Stephen Miller and Voter ID: The hosts critique Stephen Miller (0:28-1:18) and his focus on voter ID laws, labeling the rhetoric as a distraction from deeper, more concerning policy shifts. They describe the current administration as having a two-tiered nature: a chaotic, populist surface level and a more disciplined, professionalized effort to enact far-right policies (4:43-6:00).

Marco Rubio’s Role: Marco Rubio is criticized for his shift toward extreme positions, with the hosts calling him a "submissive" figure within the current political climate (8:28-9:00). They highlight his involvement in framing leftists and independent media as threats (11:32-12:18).

Podcast Culture and Accountability: The hosts discuss the phenomenon of figures like Joe Rogan, Tim Dillon, and others distancing themselves from Donald Trump (16:15-18:47). They express frustration that these figures have not fully accounted for their roles in enabling the current political environment.

Mayor Zoran Mdani: There is a discussion regarding New York City Mayor Zoran Mdani's stance on international affairs, specifically his clear perspective on Benjamin Netanyahu and the situation in Gaza (21:45-23:15).

Democratic Party Tensions: The episode concludes with a debate over internal Democratic Party dynamics, touching on Hakeem Jeffries and Bernie Sanders (27:14-28:20), and John Fetterman's recent comments (32:07-33:00). The hosts advocate for a "big tent" approach that prioritizes constituent concerns and genuine progressive values.

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This video from U.S. Democratic Socialists analyzes the high-stakes Michigan Senate primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. Host Iago Lashua focuses on several key controversies and themes:

Alleged Illegal Campaign Practices: The campaign criticizes an advertisement from Haley Stevens that appeared to be an official email from Abdul El-Sayed's campaign, featuring a fake endorsement from Mike Rogers. The video asserts this potentially violates FEC election laws regarding fraudulent campaign materials (0:16-1:15).

Record-Breaking Outside Spending: The video highlights that Abdul El-Sayed has faced unprecedented outside spending, noting over $59 million in total expenditures in the race, with a significant portion coming from groups like AIPAC and the United Democracy Project (3:54-5:55).

Contrast in Campaigns: The host contrasts what is described as Stevens' corporate-backed, big-money approach with El-Sayed's grassroots engagement, arguing that El-Sayed demonstrates more genuine concern for his constituents (6:04-7:00).

Smear Tactics: The video claims that Stevens and other figures, such as Representative Hillary Scholten, have used misinformation to link El-Sayed to other political figures t2026 o damage his electability (7:05-7:45).

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Even though the Trump Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas against New York Times journalists, the government isn't out of the woods yet.

Hours after the hearing, Judge Subramanian demanded answers about the government's application for a non-disclosure order that falsely claimed that the investigation wasn't public — and failing to disclose that the recipients of the subpoenas were journalists.

The Freedom of the Press Foundation's chief of advocacy Seth Stern explains why sanctions might be next.

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This video, presented by Aaron Parnas, investigates the historical association between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, spanning from the 1980s through the early 2000s. Parnas relies on public records, including photographs, flight logs, and court documents, to illustrate the depth of their social and professional connection.

Key points covered include:

Background of the Relationship: Parnas notes that the two met in the 1980s and were seen together at various social events throughout the 1990s, including Victoria's Secret parties (2:04-2:32).

Flight Logs and Social Ties: Flight records from Jeffrey Epstein's private aircraft show that Donald Trump took seven flights between 1993 and 1997 (2:50-3:06). Footage from a 1992 party at Mar-a-Lago is also highlighted (2:37-2:43).

The 2000s and Allegations: The video details a 2000 photograph at Mar-a-Lago featuring Trump, Melania Trump, Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell (3:28-4:01). It also mentions allegations from survivors who state they were recruited or encountered Epstein at Mar-a-Lago and Trump-owned casinos (4:36-5:09).

The Birthday Letter: A central piece of evidence discussed is a letter reportedly written by Trump for Epstein's 50th birthday, which became the subject of Wall Street Journal reporting and subsequent litigation (5:13-7:55).

The "Falling Out": The video explains that the public relationship appeared to end around 2004 following a real estate dispute in Palm Beach. Trump has maintained that they had not spoken for many years prior to Epstein's later legal troubles (8:19-8:43).

The video concludes by emphasizing that while the documented association is extensive, the extent of Trump's knowledge regarding Epstein's criminal activities remains a significant, unanswered question (13:08-13:59).

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This video, created by political commentator Jack Cocchiarella, features a harsh critique of a speech delivered by Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Key takeaways from the commentary include:

Critique of the President: The host argues that the event was a "complete disaster" and alleges that Donald Trump is in cognitive and physical decline, citing moments where the crowd appeared stunned or silent (0:00-0:30).

Controversial Remarks: The video highlights and criticizes Donald Trump's comments regarding CNN's Caitlyn Collins, where he simultaneously attacked the journalist while making remarks about her appearance (0:40-1:20).

Media Complicity: The host expresses frustration with the media, suggesting that some corporate news outlets prioritize profit and conflict over accurate reporting, thereby enabling Donald Trump's rhetoric (2:29-3:00, 4:16-5:00).

Political Commentary: Throughout the video, the host analyzes various jokes made by Donald Trump during the speech—such as his remarks about Elizabeth Warren, JB Pritzker, and James Telerico—dismissing them as out-of-touch, unsuccessful attempts at humor (6:24-7:30, 10:18-13:50).

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This video from Legal AF features host Michael Popac discussing a new criminal referral sent by the House Judiciary Committee to Todd Blanche, targeting former special counsel Jack Smith.

Key takeaways include:

The Referral's Basis: The House Judiciary Committee, led by Jim Jordan, has referred Jack Smith for potential indictment, alleging he provided false testimony regarding the subpoena of toll records versus text messages (3:13 - 4:00). Popac argues this claim is meritless, noting that Smith accurately answered the questions asked of him, and that the committee is attempting to criminalize his failure to proactively disclose information they did not specifically request (7:30 - 8:45).

Ethical Concerns: Popac strongly criticizes the involvement of Todd Blanche, who has been nominated for Attorney General, in considering this referral. Because Blanche previously served as a criminal defense lawyer for Donald Trump in cases prosecuted by Smith, Popac contends that Blanche has a severe, disqualifying ethical conflict and must recuse himself (0:21 - 1:21, 12:05 - 12:50).

Motivation and Strategy: The host frames this move as a bad-faith effort to satisfy Donald Trump's desire for revenge and to bolster Blanche's confirmation prospects (1:45 - 2:05, 13:08 - 13:25).

Defense Against Prosecution: Popac suggests that if Jack Smith were indicted, he would likely file a motion to dismiss based on vindictive prosecution, citing Donald Trump's public rhetoric and the lack of independence within the current Justice Department as clear evidence (14:15 - 15:45, 17:30 - 18:00).

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Lt. Gen. Hertling: "To me it is abhorrent, it is criminal"

“Their names were scratched off or taken off a list in the Pentagon. To me, it is abhorrent, it’s criminal.”

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) fights back tears as he describes the military’s last roll call, and what it means to erase four fallen soldiers from the Pentagon’s casualty list.

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ICE DETAINS NAVY VETERAN AFTER OPEN-HEART SURGERY—TAKING HIM FROM HIS HOSPITAL BED