Consider the source --
A few issues that are often overlooked by Western media in regards to what happens today in Gaza
— Ksenia Svetlova كسنيا سفطلوفا (@KseniaSvetlova) October 23, 2023
1. “Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.” There is no such thing. It is one of HAMAS arms. Consequently, all data and figures that come from it are HAMAS data and figures ➡️
Guess that concussion knocked some sense into McConnell --
From Mitch McConnell:
— Brian J. Karem (@BrianKarem) October 22, 2023
"No Americans are getting killed in Ukraine. We're rebuilding our industrial base. The Ukrainians are destroying the army of one of our biggest rivals. I have a hard time finding anything wrong with that. I think it's wonderful that they're defending… pic.twitter.com/yli03fyxnz
OTOH, you have the nihilist, delusional QAnon/ MAGAt Republican base... --
Americans say 61-31 that they want a negotiated compromise to avoid a gov't shutdown.
— Aaron Blake (@AaronBlake) October 23, 2023
But Republicans prefer, 55-37, that their side stand firm to cut spending "even if it means a government shutdown."
(per @Suffolk_U poll)
She did her own research. 😂pic.twitter.com/JJOd3yOpBo
— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) October 22, 2023
... and their elected Reps running for Speaker --
Another mark of the GOP's descent: Only 2 out of the 9 current candidates for Speaker voted to certify Trump's 2020 loss, per @PunchbowlNews. pic.twitter.com/eP75MTohop
— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) October 23, 2023
Republicans who have been electing nihilists, cranks, conspiracy theorists and institutional arsonists are now upset that nihilists, cranks, conspiracy theorists and institutional arsonists are creating chaos. Go figure. https://t.co/yYU7kPtGcE
— Peter Wehner (@Peter_Wehner) October 23, 2023
Republican values, cont. --
A federal judge has sentenced ex-Florida state GOP legislator Joe Harding, sponsor of the Don't Say Gay bill, to four months in prison.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 23, 2023
Harding plead guilty to one count each of wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements to fraudulently obtain a COVID relief loan.
Cognitive dissonance at work --
The American economy is outperforming the 19 major economies. The jobless rate is under 4%. More than 10,000 jobs were added each day in Sept.
— David Cay Johnston (@DavidCayJ) October 23, 2023
Despite this great news, many people wrongly think our economy is sputtering.
Why? @TheAtlantic (paywall) explains: pic.twitter.com/He24y95tvK
Our broken media, part infinity --
The leader of the Republican Party is on trial for systematic fraud of taxpayers and lenders and the massive revelations of these proceedings are covered by the press with less diligence than a pretend laptop from three years ago.
— L O L G O P (@LOLGOP) October 22, 2023
Yinz in Pennsylvania, take note! --
🚨 ELECTION ALERT: Today is the deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania!
— NextGen America 🗳 (@NextGenAmerica) October 23, 2023
There's MAJOR elections for judges this year, including a race that will decide who sits on the state Supreme court — and young voters can make a big impact.
Yinz better register to vote, PA! pic.twitter.com/3f8N1ZYbg9
Jim Gaffigan and the Holy Grail --
Did they have sippy cups back then?
— Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) October 22, 2023
more here: https://t.co/ZrozxKquQM pic.twitter.com/XsgjT1WqHd