Skeets Of The Day

 

What's that Musk-y smell?  A putsch to control the government's checkbook --

 

This is a hair-on-fire situation (gift link) Musk allies (not official government employees, apparently) seek access to "the sensitive systems control the flow of more than $6 trillion annually to households, businesses and more nationwide." wapo.st/4jH7XYa

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— Sarah Posner (@sarahposner.bsky.social) January 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM

 

Yes we do, and don't forget the lead weights and cement shoes! --

 

Trump, asked if he plans to visit the crash site: "What's the site, the water? You want me to go swimming?"

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— BNO News (@bnonews.com) January 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM

 

"In other words, competence."  Irony just died (again) --

 

Insanity — Trump signs an order blaming Biden and DEI for flight dangers

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) January 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM

 

Great questions --

 

Someone help me out with this: a white guy was flying the plane, a white guy was flying the helicopter, and a white guy gutted the FAA last week; answer me this: how is diversity to blame for this tragedy? 📰👇🏾

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— Kenny Akers (@keneakers.bsky.social) January 31, 2025 at 6:43 AM

 

Warnock: Even as they are attacking diversity, equity and inclusion.. I want to know what qualifies Robert Kennedy to be the chief public health officer of the United States of America?

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— Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) January 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM

 

“Not surprised. Disgusted.”: Capt. Sully Sullenberger responds to Donald Trump’s attempt to blame the D.C. plane crash on DEI #LastWord

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— The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (@lastword.msnbc.com) January 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM

FAFO time?  Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico set for tomorrow --

 

Tariffs that are central to President Donald Trump’s economic policies could destabilize markets for numerous Maine products from lumber to lobsters to electricity.

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— Portland Press Herald (@pressherald.bsky.social) January 31, 2025 at 8:48 AM

 

New -- Republicans warning Trump admin of "damning consequences" on their states if Candada/Mexico tariffs hits Will he go through with it? WH official: “It could be today, it could be tomorrow — but the president made a commitment when it comes to tariffs" www.semafor.com/article/01/3...

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— Burgess Everett (@burgessev.bsky.social) January 31, 2025 at 8:56 AM

🚨"Woke" nominee alert! --

 

Oh oh, no one tell Trump about his woke nominee for DNI.

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— Seth Cotlar (@sethcotlar.bsky.social) January 31, 2025 at 12:51 AM

🚨 Wake up Democrats alert --

 

If I were a Democratic senator, I'd be physically going to the offices where Trump appointees are trying to illegally fire staff and appointees, demanding to be let in and bringing a bunch of reporters with me. There's so much obvious shit they could be doing and they're just...not doing it.

— Aaron Huertas (@aaronhuertas.bsky.social) January 31, 2025 at 10:15 AM

 

I generally agree with this, but I would just say that you need to swing at a few more pitches than you have been and you need to swing sooner. Taking pitches until the count is 0-2, and then swinging late at a slider in the dirt isn’t going to get it done.

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— Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) January 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM

R.I.P. --

 

Marianne Faithfull, the iconic 'As Tears Go By' singer who transcended It girl status in the Sixties with a stunning second act as a singer-songwriter of hard-earned wisdom, died Thursday at age 78. https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/marianne-faithfull-as-tears-go-by-singer-who-infused-dramatic-d…

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— Rolling Stone UK (@rollingstoneuk.bsky.social) January 31, 2025 at 4:29 AM