Doug Sewell

@dougsewell.bsky.social

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Welcome. Gay left-leaning democrat.

Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein (x.com) Karoline Leavitt announced her resignation 24 hours after she found out that Trump left her for dead on a plane he thought could be shot out of the sky. Quoted as part of above post: Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein MAJOR BREAKING: Karoline Leavitt will be permanently leaving her position at the White House as Press Secretary within weeks....
politico_joe Republicans have the majority in both chambers. If they wanted to "reign in Trump", they could. Don't forget that come November.
Democratic Socialists are effectively New Deal Democrats Corporate Democrats are effectively Reagan Democrats Progressive Resistance Media - PRM (on FB)
L: Anthony Fauci R: Pam Bondi Bottom caption: WAIT-HOLD ON A SECOND... IF FAUCI CAN BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS, WHY WOULDN'T THE SAME STANDARD APPLY TO PAM BONDI? SAME CONGRESS. SAME RULES. SAME ACCOUNTABILITY. SO HERE'S THE QUESTION: SHOULDN'T SHE BE CALLED IN TOO? BRING HER BEFORE CONGRESS!!
Picture of Donald Trump in Charlie Brown shirt, about to kick a football held by one of the Iranian leaders. This makes sense if you are familiar with the Peanuts cartoons, where Lucy would hold a football for Charlie Brown to kick, only to pull it out of the way at the last moment every time, so he lands on his butt.
qasimrashid Clintons chastised Michigan progressives because they drew the line at genocide of Palestinians and demanded Harris change her stance Now Clintons chastise El Sayed for not doing enough to reach Michigan centrists upset about his criticism of Israel-even as Abdul has successfully united the candidates he ran against in the primary Clintons demanded progressives look past the genocide of a People-but won't call on centrists look past the criticism of a State So much for vote blue no matter who
CBS NEWS LISEP tracks costs associated with what the research firm calls a "basket of American dream essentials." The group says its Minimal Quality of Life index provides a truer picture of how Americans are faring than standard economic data, such as the nation's gross domestic product and jobless rate. The index captures the annual change in the typical costs facing low- and moderate-income households who are looking to maintain a basic quality of life. "We analyze these components not just in terms of financial figures but as crucial elements that shape a family's capability to achieve a desirable standard of living," the group explains in a paper describing its approach. The findings? For the bottom 60% of U.S. households, a "minimal quality of life" is out of reach, according to the group, a research organization focused on improving lower earners' economic well-being.
Left side: "WE BELIEVE THE DSA POSES A SERIOUS THREAT TO DEMOCRATS. THEIR IDEAS ARE DANGEROUS AND THEIR POLITICS ARE TOXIC." Matt Bennett, THIRD WAY CO-FOUNDER, ANNOUNCING $15M CAMPAIGN Right side: "$15 MILLION TO TELL WORKING CLASS PEOPLE THAT A BETTER WORLD ISN'T POSSIBLE? WE WILL KEEP BUILDING OUR MOVEMENT, AND THEY WILL WASTE THEIR MONEY." Megan Romer, DSA CO-CHAIR, DIRECT RESPONSE Bottom: Democratic Party Civil War • Quotes verified via Fox News reporting, August 7, 2026
Merrick Garland's abject failure to stop Trump because he didn't want to appear political is about to be replaced by Trump's personal lawyer who gave a sweetheart deal to a human trafficker and wants to put Dr. Anthony Fauci in prison. Great job ya feckless loser.
K. @IbaraEleven They said immigrants are the greatest threat to our country. Then they said Iran is the greatest threat to our country. Now they're saying communism is the greatest threat to our country. It's almost like they need to keep inventing enemies to distract us from the real ones.
I'm so damn tired of the US cycle where Republicans kill our economy, move wealth to the richest 1%, and start a war and then Dems have to clean it up. Then once they get on the right path, Americans are impatient or fixate on some GOP created culture war, and think they should have fixed it all in less than 2 years and re-elect GOP liars who will start the cycle again. Absolutely exhausting. @lhkellett
Why is the public always subsidizing the cleanup of messes left behind by private corporations? Asking for the taxpayers.
@omgsidewalks I saw a post on Reddit that said that "The underlying purpose of Al is to allow wealth to access skill while removing from the skilled the ability to access wealth." And l don't think l've ever seen Al described so incisively.
Neo @neoupdateshq BREAKING: Tate's attorney just dropped a NUCLEAR statement: Andrew & Tristan are AS INNOCENT AS JESUS CHRIST UNDER THE LAW. Bill Jubran @Bill_Jubran Yea dude, Jesus was found guilty.
Andrew Solender • @Andre... NEW: AIPAC signaling plans to spend for Republican Mike Rogers in #MISen "Our members remain determined to ensure that voters reject Dr. El-Sayed ... ——————— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC I appreciate AIPAC proving it doesn't belong in the Dem Party and especially our primaries. From endorsing Jan 6th members to ensuring Congress remains in the hands of a 34-count felon, AIPAC is an org committed to undermining democracy at home and abroad. See you in November.
The news story about Donald Trump being desperate for immunity for tax fraud & the news story about Donald Trump being kicked to the curb by Capital One for widespread money laundering are RELATED. @writer.john.newman Meta A
For those worried that Republicans will label Abdul El-Sayed a communist in the election, remember that Republicans have called nearly every Democrat a communist for decades, regardless of who they are or what they actually believe.
Ohwoisme @kmohwoisme.bsky.social BREAKING: A brand new "Christian men's gym" in Georgia that bans women so pious men can have "lust-free workouts" lasted just 6 days before three men were caught "violating Leviticus in the locker room."
An edited or AI picture - a fan-powered dancing guy with Donald Trump’s face added.
realcarlallen We got Fauci's diary before we got unredacted Epstein Files Just to be clear about Republican priorities
David Sirota (substack) Question for historians: When did Dem elites' go-to move become gaslighting Dem voters with "electability" arguments for corporate candidates? Was it only after McGovern's 1972 loss? Or was it before? Were Dem elites doing ads saying FDR wasn't "electable"? How long has this shit been going on? How long have Democratic elites been manufacturing fake "electability" arguments asking Dem voters to vote on who supposedly can and cannot win general elections rather than voting on whether candidates actually represent voters' economic interests? When did this cynical gaslighting tactic start, and who pioneered it?
cleobased My favorite part of the bible is when Jesus, instead of telling women how to dress, tells men to gouge out their eyes and cut off their hands if they're not capable of controlling themselves.
bengreedie On Wednesday, Trump awarded Elon Musk a $1.6 billion government contract. On Thursday, Musk announced a $120 million effort to help elect seven Republican Senate candidates. If this doesn't show why Citizens United needs to be overturned, what will? It's time to get unlimited money out of our elections.
BREAKING NEWS DONALD TRUMP RAN FOR OFFICE FOR THREE MAIN REASONS: 1. TO STAY OUT OF JAIL 2. EXACT REVENGE ON HIS ENEMIES 3. TO LINE HIS POCKETS AND HIS FAMILY'S POCKETS EVERYTHING ELSE HE SAYS IS BULLSHIT. DO YOU AGREE?
Choosing not to vote this November is choosing to: Support Trump's war with Iran. Support Trump's war on women's rights. Support Trump's obscene corruption. Support Trump's inflationary tariffs. Support Trump's campaign to keep the Epstein files hidden. Support Trump's war on democracy. Because every GOP member of Congress votes EXACTLY as Trump tells them to.
Donald J. Trump • @realDonaldTrump WHAT BIDEN DID TO THIS COUNTRY SHOULD NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! Karly Kingsley @KarlyKingsley Whenever I see stuff like this, 1 remember the Infrastructure Act and how Biden disproportionately invested in red states and when asked why, he said "Because they need it the most." So no, don't forget WHAT BIDEN DID. He governed for everyone, EVEN THE ONES WHO'D NEVER THANK HIM.
David Sirota (substack) I'm going to write something here that we all know is true but few are willing to just say out loud: There is a non-zero chance that the national Democratic Party, its donors & its media will decide to abandon/ sabotage populist anti-establishment Democratic nominees in the upcoming general election. Many in this corporate faction would rather such nominees lose - even if that means Democrats losing the Senate & governorships - than see these candidates win. Why? Because if these candidates win, they threaten to change the Democratic Party and make the corporate faction irrelevant.
TIP OF THE DAY Ask yourself why SIX years after the pandemic, Republicans suddenly decided to go after Dr. Fauci? It's because there's poop in your letluce, salmonella in your eggs, worms in your beef. and they need something to distract their followers from their incompetence. Thanks
IF CAPITALISM IS SO GREAT, WHY DO CORPORATIONS NEED TAX BREAKS SUBSIDIES EXEMPTIONS GRANTS BAILOUTS LEGAL PROTECTIONS AND TRADE BARRIERS TO SURVIVE? AND WHEN ORDINARY PEOPLE ASK FOR HELP, WHY IS IT SUDDENLY CALLED SOCIALISM?
Flock cameras on pole in background. Him: I'm fine with mass surveillance 'cause I'm not doing anything wrong. Her: ...Until someone changes the definition of what's "wrong."
@BigBicNick Why are conservatives randomly talking about COVID 7 years later and not about how awesome the economy is and how great their war with Iran is going?
DONALD TRUMP pleaded the Fifth. ERIC TRUMP pleaded the Fifth. ROGER STONE, MICHAEL FLYNN, AND ALEX JONES pleaded the Fifth. THIRTY-FOUR JANUARY 6TH "PATRIOTS" pleaded the Fifth. GHISLAINE MAXWELL pleaded the Fifth. YET WHEN DR. ANTHONY FAUCI INVOKES THE SAME CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION, SUDDENLY IT'S TREATED AS EVIDENCE OF GUILT. THAT'S NOT PRINCIPLE - THAT'S HYPOCRISY. @PettyForThePeople
Trump: "I gave the farmers $28 billion dollars." No, YOU didn't give them shit. American taxpayers gave them $28 billion after your tariffs crippled their business.
IF YOU THINK FAUCI IS A CRIMINAL BUT TRUMP ISN'T, YOU'RE OPERATING AT A LEVEL OF INTELLECTUAL BANKRUPTCY THAT MAKES ANY DEBATE POINTLESS.
Shea Jordan Smith @sheajordansmith For 32 years, Republicans have controlled every statewide elected office in Texas. When Ann Richards left the Governor's mansion in January 1995, Texas was ranked among the top 10 states in education, 5th in reading, and 6th in math. After three decades of one-party rule? Texas has dropped to 41st in education overall, 34th in math, and 44th in reading.
"IF VOTERS IN CALIFORNIA APPROVE THE 5% BILLIONAIRE WEALTH TAX IN NOVEMBER, MARK ZUCKERBERG WOULD OWE $10.5 BILLION IN TAXES AND HEALTHCARE WOULD BE SAVED FOR 3 MILLION LOW-INCOME PEOPLE. POOR MR. ZUCKERBERG WOULD ONLY HAVE $200 BILLION LEFT TO FEED HIS FAMILY HOW WILL HE SURVIVE?" - SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS OCCUPY DEMOCRATS
Hitler's SS had immunity too. Until he was gone..... Then they were all hanged. Below that, a rogue’s gallery of Trump stooges and awful GOP people - Pam Bondi, Steve Bannon, Mike Johnson, Stephen Miller, and others.
REMINDER THAT YOUR ELECTIONS WERE CONSIDERED FREE AND FAIR FOR 240 YEARS AMERICA UNTIL A SERIAL LIAR WHO CHEATED HIS WAY THROUGH LIFE TOLD YOU WITHOUT EVIDENCE THAT YOUR ELECTIONS WERE RIGGED.
Race Bannon From gibba1960 on Threads: 40% turnout: Democrats lose. 60%: Democrats win most races. 65%: Democrats win every time. 70%: You get a working majority. 80%: You get a supermajority - gun laws, banking laws, healthcare. Republicans keep power because voters let them. VOTE.
greg_meyer61 Only about 0.5% of high school athletes are transgender. About 0.002% of collegiate athletes are transgender. The frequency of voter fraud is 0.000845% per the far right Heritage Foundation. Yet, a whopping 24% of households spend nearly their entire income just on necessities. Transgender people in sports and voter fraud are issues invented by Republicans to scare gullible voters so they will ignore what their economic policies are doing to everyday Americans.
@glenn_tunes DIDN'T MARTHA STEWART DO LIKE 6 MONTHS IN JAIL FOR WHAT TRUMP AND HIS CHILDREN DO SEVERAL TIMES EACH DAY 🤔
David Sirota During primaries, the Democratic Party establishment touts corporate candidates by pretending to care about swing-state electability... all while the same party establishment is now deliberately front-loading its presidential primary with South Carolina, a decidedly non-swing state that the party's presidential candidates haven't won in 50 years. Democratic elites pretending to care about electability could front-load their 2028 presidential primary with a swing state - Georgia? North Carolina? Michigan? — to test the swing-state viability of prospective nominees. They instead choose to front-load an ultraconservative state that won't even be contested in the 2028 general election. This is a deliberately ideological choice.
From Tim Hagan: If Ramaswamy is willing to attack Dr. Amy Acton with bold face lies to win the governorship, he will lie to you if he is governor.
The Woke Ginger Feel like you have imposter syndrome? Just remember that a handful of the dumbest men in the universe are running our country right now. You can do ANYTHING 🫶
Trump's Christian Support Is Driving Half of Gen Zers Away From Church: Study https://www.allsides.com/news/2026-07-24-0700/religion-and-faith-christians-support-trump-driving-gen-zers-away-church-study-claims
'House Republicans held hands in prayer as they voted to take food away from hungry families. How can you pray for your neighbor, and then literally turn around and prey on your neighbor with policies that crush the poor.' - RAPHAEL WARNOCK
REPUBLICANS timed theMEDICAID CUTS to not hit until 2027, After the midterms! REMEMBER that when you vote!
THE USA HAS NO UNVERSAL HEALTHCARE, BUT IT DOES HAVE 49 BILLIONAIRES WHO MADE THEIR WEALTH FROM PRIVATE HEALTHCARE. CONNECT THE DOTS, FOLKS.
"Elite Democratic culture has convinced itself that problems deliberately created by oligarch donors can somehow be solved without confronting oligarchy." - Democrats Fail Because They Won't Name The Villains
rbreich Just 10 billionaires have already poured over $600 MILLION into this year's midterms. In the entire 2008 presidential cycle, the last election before Citizens United, total billionaire spending was $16 million. If you're wondering what the real threat to "election integrity" is, it's Big Money.
Picture of Nellie Oleson from Little House on the Prairie, with the same expression as Susan Collins has in the parent article.
Hillary Clinton @HillaryClinton (x.com) Trump's embarrassing rant last night about an election he lost six years ago made two things very clear: 1. He's not focused on making life better for Americans. Not even close. 2. We should act now to counteract any efforts to undermine our elections.
The Obama administration was in charge of voting when Trump won in 2016. Trump declared the election was fair. The Biden administration was in charge of voting when Trump won in 2024. Trump declared the election was fair. The ONLY election Trump says was rigged was 2020. The Trump administrative was in charge of the election in 2020. Trump is lying about our elections.
China was never the problem. China never stole a single job. Our jobs were sent to China by billionaries who don't give a f*** about their country or its workers and only want to increase their profits.
Republicans say the only reason why Democrats don't want voter ID is to cheat. We do want voter ID though. Go ahead. Issue every citizen a FREE ID that's EASY and FREE to update/replace and require bringing that to vote. Oh? That's not what you meant? You just want everyone to jump through hoops to vote? GOTCHA, SHUT UP THEN. @nky_leftist
Justice Amy Coney Barrett says she "didn't know how to explain to her child that she has to wear a bullet proof vest to work." As a parent myself, here's my suggestion of what to say: "Mommy is one of the 9 most powerful judges in America, and at every chance to help protect meaningful gun safety legislation, I've chosen the extremely reckless and stupid decision of expanding gun access, even to violent sociopaths, thus putting your and my life in abject danger—but that's the price of freedom."
I WISH MORE JOURNALISTS WOULD POINT OUT THAT SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL IS ESSENTIALLY ON PAID SICK AND MEDICAL LEAVE. THE SAME EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION HE HAS SPENT HIS CAREER BLOCKING OTHER AMERICANS FROM HAVING.
HOW TO SURVIVE THE GLOBAL HEATWAVE * Stay Hydrated * Treat yourself to an ice cream * Dismantle the fossil fuel induștry which is literally burning the planet for the short term profit of a vanishingly small capitalist class * Loose fitting clothing
AN HONEST REPUBLICAN SAYS IT ALL: THOMAS MASSIE: "IT'S IRONIC THAT WE REPUBLICANS CONTROL THE HOUSE, SENATE, SUPREME COURT, AND THE WHITE HOUSE - AND WE'RE YELLING 'ELECTION FRAUD'? WE WON ALL THE DAMN ELECTIONS. WHAT ARE WE DOING WITH THAT? WE'RE BANKRUPTING THE COUNTRY. WE'RE STARTING NEW WARS. WE'RE VIOLATING THE CONSTITUTION. WE REPUBLICANS ARE NOT CRACKING DOWN ON THE FRAUD!"
REPUBLICANS HAVE CONTROL OF THE HOUSE, THE SENATE, THE WHITEHOUSE AND THE COURTS... YET MAGA KEEPS TELLING US THAT THE BIGGEST THREAT TO AMERICA IS A "STOLEN ELECTION". WHEN YOU CONTROL EVERYTHING AND STILL CRY "FRAUD!" TO THE PEOPLE, YOU ARE NOT AFRAID OF CHEATING, YOU ARE AFRAID OF VOTERS. YOUR VOTE MATTERS.