President Obama is absolutely right to call out the brazen double standards corroding the integrity of American politics. The current crop of Republican leaders, many of whom wrapped themselves in the Constitution when it suited their agenda, are now silent as fundamental democratic norms are shredded in real time. If Obama had dared to revoke press credentials, threaten dissenting law firms with economic punishment, or surveil protesting students, the right-wing media ecosystem would’ve ignited with cries of tyranny and calls for impeachment. But when the same authoritarian tactics are deployed by figures they support, they look the other way or worse, cheer it on. This hypocrisy is not just partisan, it’s dangerous. It signals a disturbing erosion of principle, where the rules no longer apply universally, but only based on who holds power. That’s not democracy. That’s the slow march toward autocracy.
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Elon Musk is losing his mind over protests at Tesla dealerships.
Why? His fortune is collapsing.
Nearly all of it is Tesla stock.
You know what to do, America. If you want to save our government from a coup, apparently the rebels’ weak spot is protesting and boycotting Tesla.
A new illustration series in the works, a little bit of time spent on bringing joy into the world. Meditations for mortals @oliverburkeman is also an excellent read in case you are looking for new perspectives on productivity. #art#books#illustration
A French study published in the journal PLoS Medicine found that these emulsifiers can increase the risk of cancer up to 46%. These ingredients are NOT necessary, but used by food manufacturers to cut costs and use less real food.
Good news, Elon Musk has tens of billions in loans secured against Tesla.
If Tesla goes bankrupt he will go completely bankrupt as all his current possessions will be needed to pay his debts.
Time for Tesla to tank.
16/ When you hear, "the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service class was cancelled and the officers fired" I hope this gives you a sense of what has been lost.
Not just the outbreaks that can't be investigated, the surge capacity gone, but our future public health leadership lost
I was touched to see Gus Walz’s joy when his dad @Tim_Walz took the stage last night. Thankful for you showing us all what real love looks like, Gus.
Let’s be a nation that embraces this kind of warmth and vulnerability, instead of making fun or mocking it. We could all use some of Gus’s example in our own lives.
Just you know @JDVance, this is my shelf. I won these Emmys for producing reality TV. I often sit on my couch and stare at them, if you know what I mean. 😉
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