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We have a paradox in congress and in the political leadership of most cities and states. One party has few principles to lead and govern for the best of its actual citizenry. And the other party has too few with principles with which to hold the first accountable.

@PolitiBunny At this rate you’ll be qualified to mansplain by Father’s Day.

In the last week I’ve been accused of being: A man. A Russian. A bot. An Israeli chaos agent. An Indian dude. Who knew I had so many roles to fill? Sheesh, no wonder I need a vacation.

@EricinAmericaX @NickMinock Do you need help undoing the twisting of yourself into a pretzel?

Make no mistake, whether the facts of these cases are being clearly presented or not, I can sympathize with these victims and their families, but Republicans DO NOT. Because these victims are just political props to them, opportunities to sell a narrative. A narrative that paints with broad strokes. Minorities, immigrants, marginalized groups, and even protestors critical of Trump and his policies are frequently lumped in with outliers and individuals involved in isolated incidents. Republicans politicize the traumas and/or deaths of victims to stigmatize entire communities of people. They hold every immigrant responsible for the actions of one. They characterize all immigrants as "murderers, rapists and criminals." Ask yourself why out of the many crimes that are committed every day, Republicans choose to fixate only on the crimes of a select group. Meanwhile, according to reliable data—immigrants are not committing crimes at a greater rate than native born Americans. One study found that undocumented immigrants in particular had "substantially lower crime rates than native-born citizens and legal immigrants across a range of felony offenses.” The facts also show that immigrants are not smuggling large quantities of fentanyl into the US. Most seizures are happening at ports of entry, and these drugs are primarily being trafficked in by US citizens. Also, there is no evidence that undocumented immigrants are voting in our elections in any conceivable material way. It is so exceedingly rare that the number of noncitizens voting in our elections might as well be ZERO. Even the most GENEROUS of studies shows that the figure is around TEN THOUSANDTHS of a percent. Yes, one study revealed that number to be 0.0001%. Mind you this was 30 SUSPECTED (not verified) cases out of 23.5 MILLION. All research on the matter, even from conservative think tanks, points to the same foregone conclusion. That undocumented immigrants have absolutely, unequivocally NO impact on our elections. You know what does impact our elections? And to a considerable, OUTCOME CHANGING extent? WIDESPREAD, Republican backed voter suppression and election subversion efforts. This isn't speculation. It's FACT. And here's what's really going to blow the MAGA hivemind—millions of immigrants, undocumented or otherwise, pay SIGNIFICANT taxes. They pay BILLIONS in taxes into programs like Social Security and Medicare—programs that they cannot access. These taxes directly fund social programs. In other words, while immigrants help to pay for public benefits, they are also prohibited from receiving any coverage or aid of their own. Hell, in some states, immigrants pay more taxes than the top 1% of households. Studies show that immigrants pay more in taxes than they'll ever receive back from the government. Research also shows that both undocumented and legal immigrants alike contribute trillions of dollars to our GDP and play a crucial role in helping to sustain and grow our economy. Even so, Republicans unanimously decided to cut programs like Medicaid and deprive millions of Americans of their access to healthcare under the guise of some bullshit, xenophobic narrative about immigrants stealing tax dollars. A tired narrative that they've relied on so often in the past. These claims are culture war fuel, nothing else. Claims that become the basis for their "great replacement" and election fraud conspiracy theories. Disinformation that goes a long way in legitimizing their fears and their grievances, their hatred and contempt for immigrants and foreigners, minorities and marginalized communities—even for anyone subjectively deemed a "left-wing "agitator." Moreover, it helps them rationalize to themselves why excessive and unconstitutional national security measures are warranted. Why the federal government's authoritarian occupation of US cities is necessary to quell the "immigrant invasion" or the radical left "rebellion."

🚨BREAKING/EXCLUSIVE: Another illegal immigrant has been arrested for murder in Fairfax County, Virginia. Here’s what I’ve learned so far.

@The_FJC @Geniustechw @Renshai22 As evidenced by his idiotic question.

@Geniustechw @Renshai22 Because protesters and protesting is fucking retarded, so we'll leave that to you and your retarded ilk.

This guy has a question for MAGA: “If there are so many of you that support Donald Trump….then why aren’t you guys protesting in support for Trump?”

@Ahkilleux @BasilTheGreat I would wager - having literally been one myself - that millions of commuters run for and near trains every work day. The d-bag who scared her should at least have tried to help her up off the tracks. Hard to say as the vid ends.

I don't understand why those girls are acting that oblivious to the situation. I mean what happened, it's disgusting. But there is an extreme lack of awareness on part of the girls being attacked. Don't run near a train. That's just common sense and basic instinct for most adults. So these girls are lacking basic spatial awareness, even before you get to the obviously hostile attackers that they are not properly addressing. There were several obvious attempts by the attsckerd to appear innocent while attacking the girls walking by. But it happened so many times and no one appeared to notice. Even the girls. Even the girls who got hit. Maybe they assumed it was unintentional. Idk it's a really weird scene. Just too many successfully executed "unintentional" strikes in such a short time. And no one responds. I'm not sure it could even be so well executed if intentional. But the population needs to be hardened. Thede girls were never given any fight training. They don't know how to stand or walk in a hostile environment. They have never been tought to respect dangerous areas when it comes to running. So they were neglected. In how they were raised. Walk on the side furthest the train. Slow down or stop to hold your ground against oncommers who are not giving you space. Trying to continue running to the tain when there is someone obviously blocking you and then taking the train side path is stupid. Stand ground. Walk in groups. People need to not ignore their surroundings. But I hope every single attacker does or did jail time. They deserve worse. Far worse. Because people like that have no empathy and won't change. But my guess is they walked without so much as a stern look though. Just s disgusting sequence of events. One I wish I didn't have to see. I hope the girl got out okay. I've seen cases where they were not so lucky.

It's completely terrifying for young girls these days

@Arkypatriot Pathetic deflection to which you responded well.

I just had the strangest conversation with someone I’ve known for years. I said that Muslims were known to attack and destroy Christians and Jews, or others who do not believe in Islam. I said I don’t understand why the good Muslims don’t stand up and condemn the bad Muslims. And she said well, Christians have guns —then I said I don’t understand what you’re trying to say here I’ve carried a gun for years and I’ve never harmed anyone. I carry for self-defense not for offense. I don’t carry a gun to go around harming people who don’t believe what I do or for living a lifestyle that I don’t. Can someone explain to me what I missed here because I really don’t understand her analogy?

@AmiriKing One could play Saloojee with his hat.

Why would you choose to be as insufferable as possible everywhere you go? What is the point of this?

@w_terrence Did she walk into a brick wall while contemplating this farcical take?

MSNBC’s Maria Teresa claims “When people see Barack Obama, they remember a time in America where there was unity. They remember a time when there was calm, when there was opportunity for their families.” She contrasted Obama’s tone with Republicans, adding: “The contrast between the hate that the Republicans on the MAGA side keep pushing, and someone who is calm and collected saying, we don’t have to be this way.”

@benonwine He deserves a bone - wait, he got one. At least one.

There’s a good boy ❤️👏 🐕

@data_republican Precisely - have not watched anything with her since “On Golden Pond.” And that was a grudging exception.

I said this once before and so many of you agreed with me... to this day my husband will not watch any movie with Jane Fonda in it. Does everyone know why or have her traitorous actions been forgotten? Here is a photo where she is sitting with North Vietnamese soldiers on a gun that was used to shoot down American planes while our soldiers remained in captivity.

@ReOpenChris @IvyMarine1908 Yes. And no severance or pension.

🚨Governor DeSantis calls on the Florida Legislature to IMPEACH Circuit Judge Tiffany Baker! Baker allowed Daniel Spencer OUT ON BOND after he was convicted of abusing his step daughter Missy. Spencer went home and brutally murdered Missy. Do u agree Baker should be IMPEACHED?

@larryelder Well, the second half of the question, anyway.

Does Ted Danson ever watch “The View” and go, “What the BLEEP was I thinking?

@GodandCountryy @elonmusk Indeed. Years paying the AMT and exorbitant state and local income taxes in both NY and NJ. And in spite of supporting conservative pols and participating in the process it only got worse. Until we moved to Florida.

Pretty accurate

@elonmusk Indeed. We have entered the grifter society phase. What could possibly go wrong?

@BuzzPatterson Most of the leftist pols are.

She’s unstable. And that’s being kind.

@dorybill1 @dogturd70 @amuse Oh, Canada…

@dorybill1 @dogturd70 @amuse You’ve lost your head without even experiencing a beheading, with this ridiculous question.

NATO: If Europe won’t allow us to use the bases we man and fund for their defense when we need them we ought to close them down and remove our troops from Europe. If they get attacked by Russia we can discuss whether or not we have the time to help.

@SadieSEF0077 @benonwine Yes - he exudes ugliness.

@benonwine I always feel quite repulsed when I see his face..

The anti-Muslim sentiment sweeping across the UK and Europe is "basically racism" says Rory Stewart Thoughts on this?

@benonwine He means in response to the absolute totalitarian nature of Islam?

@EndWokeness Values? What values?

Rep. David Morales (D-RI) says the mural for Iryna Zarutska "does not reflect our values"

@ConservativaPol @florida_grand Indeed. Well put.

1) Yes and No. He would have emphasized mass deportations, but his plan would have been strong and consistent, and ICE would have been better trained and better led. 2) Yes and No. He would have had a consistent plan to bring Iran to the table working with our allies to produce an agreement stronger than the one Obama negotiated. If that failed, he would have consulted with Congress prior to undertaking any military action. 3) Yes and No. His policies would have been conservative, not socialist, and his governing style would be form but consultative, not dictatorial, so there would be far less rage directed at him. But there are always some who would oppose him, although I doubt they would use the No More Kings sobriquet.

Serious question, if Ron DeSantis had become president, would he: 1) have had a similar approach with ICE and the approach to ending illegal immigration? 2) have gone after Iran in a similar fashion? 3) have had millions of morons filling the streets with “No Kings” protests?