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cbassols Sep 16, 2024

Now, why does this man have a US citizenship? Oh, right, he's rich. It seems to be the only thing he's got going for him. Elon Musk Writes, Then Deletes, a Post Musing About Threats to Biden and Harris https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/us/politics/musk-deleted-tweet-biden-kamala.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

Elon Musk Deletes His Post Asking Why No One Has Tried to Assassinate Biden or Harris

His remark, just hours after what the authorities said was a second assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump, immediately drew outrage.

The New York Times

cbassols Mar 20, 2024

Why can't Texas Governor Abbott cede from the nation and give us all a break from his cruel and mean-spirited soul? Greg Abbott Has Been Gunning for a Battle on the Border https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/us/texas-immigration-greg-abbott.html?smid=nytcore-android-share&ugrp=c&pvid=ed1c6dde-8382-4fb7-be99-8abbc5147e2d

Greg Abbott Has Been Gunning For an Immigration Battle Over the Texas Border

The Texas governor has rallied Republicans by pushing the boundaries of what a governor can do when it comes to immigration. Now he’s in a head-to-head confrontation with the Biden administration.

The New York Times

cbassols Mar 13, 2024

President Biden, please stop this Trump wanna-be. #taxtherich #TaxEquity

Elon Musk Has a Giant Charity. Its Money Stays Close to Home. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/us/elon-musk-charity.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

Elon Musk Has a Giant Charity. Its Money Stays Close to Home.

After making billions in tax-deductible donations to his philanthropy, the owner of Tesla and SpaceX gave away far less than required in some years — and what he did give often supported his own interests.

The New York Times

cbassols Mar 6, 2024

Ah, fake Christians. Don't you love 'em?

Liberty University Fined $14 Million for Mishandling Sex Assaults and Other Crimes https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/us/politics/liberty-university-fine-crime-sexual-assaults.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

Liberty University Fined $14 Million for Mishandling Sex Assaults and Other Crimes

The penalty is the largest ever imposed by the Education Department, which found that the school had punished sexual assault victims but not their assailants and created a “culture of silence.”

The New York Times

cbassols Feb 16, 2024

MAGA talks First Amendment rights and supports Putin. Explain that.

@GOP it's time to put bullies in places like Russia, the US, Isreal, and Hungary in solitary. Stop listening to the person from Georgia. She's repulsive.

Outspoken Putin Critic Is Dead, Russian State Media Reports https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/02/16/world/aleksei-navalny?smid=nytcore-android-share

Live Updates: Aleksei Navalny Is Dead, Russian Authorities Say

Aleksei A. Navalny died in prison, the Russian authorities said. The anticorruption campaigner rose to become the most prominent critic of President Vladimir V. Putin.

The New York Times

cbassols Feb 13, 2024

Thank you. Maybe our allies will believe that some Republicans believe in democracy.

Here Are the Republicans Breaking With Their Party to Back Ukraine Aid https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/us/politics/republican-defectors-ukraine-aid.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

Here Are the Republicans Breaking With Their Party to Back Ukraine Aid

Party leaders, national security institutionalists and centrists make up the 17 Republicans who joined Democrats in breaking a filibuster against the military aid, defying former President Donald J. Trump.

The New York Times

cbassols Feb 9, 2024

That's insulting. To put Ukraine in a secondary position when so much Ukrainian blood has been spilled is absurb and simple minded. But that's so Tucker.

Putin Calls on U.S. to ‘Negotiate’ on Ukraine in Tucker Carlson Interview https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/08/world/europe/putin-tucker-carlson-interview.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

Putin Calls on U.S. to ‘Negotiate’ on Ukraine in Tucker Carlson Interview

In a two-hour interview, President Vladimir Putin of Russia was more direct than usual about how he sees his Ukraine invasion ending: not with a military victory, but a deal with the West.

The New York Times

cbassols Feb 6, 2024

Trump can't commit crimes without consequences and the @GOP learned it can't impeach a person for policy differences. What a great day for reality!

Republican Impeachment of Mayorkas Fails https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/02/06/us/mayorkas-impeachment?smid=nytcore-android-share

Mayorkas Impeachment Vote Fails in House: Live Updates and News

In a stunning defeat for Speaker Johnson, the House rejected impeachment charges against the homeland security secretary. Republicans had promised the action for months and said they would try again as early as Wednesday.

The New York Times

cbassols Feb 4, 2024

How does #DiaperDon lose so much money and still claim to be a brilliant businessman? Now the #RNC is learning just how good a con he is.

From today''s #NewYorkTimes, by Shane Goldmacher, The Republican National Committee in its weakest cash position in years — only $8 million cash on hand, with $1.8 million in debts.

At R.N.C. Meeting, Talk Is of Coming Trump Merger and Chairwoman’s Fate https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/03/us/politics/trump-ronna-mcdaniel-rnc.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

At RNC Meeting, Trump Questions Fate of Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel

Donald Trump has long worked closely with Ronna McDaniel, the head of the Republican National Committee. In private, he has begun to question its direction under her leadership.

The New York Times

cbassols Feb 3, 2024

How come the @GOP doesn't know this?

How the U.S. Became the World’s Biggest Gas Supplier https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/02/03/climate/us-lng-natural-gas-leader.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

How the U.S. Became the World’s Biggest Gas Supplier

The stunning rise of U.S. liquefied natural gas exports in the last decade has reshaped global markets and triggered pushback from environmentalists.

The New York Times