Independent multimedia producer writer shooter and boffin; post CBS and ABC. ATAS. Annenberg.
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The question at 0:54 and the President’s response is a historically significant moment for the nation. Today and many years from now, this will be used to explain the role of the #FourthEstate in governance. #journalism
As it’s been observed, to implore #tfg to *do something* and call off the #j6 #insurrection …the clear implication is that 45 put it all together and SUPERVISED it. Damning stuff.
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The witnesses we subpoenaed apparently worked to stage the rallies on January 5th and 6th, and some had direct communication with the former President regarding the rally at the Ellipse directly preceding the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
They planned a #coup . Here’s the evidence.
BREAKING: Federal appeals court rules against former President Trump in his effort to block his White House records from being released to House January 6 investigators. HE IS GOING TO LOSE HIS WIG.
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Jan. 6 committee tells @MarkMeadows to show up for his deposition tomorrow or they’ll have “no choice” but to refer him to the DOJ for criminal prosecution.
.#FourthEstate THREAD —
.@stltoday has a new article (I hope it will be ongoing) of children reported as missing to local police.
Right now there are 3 children listed, only 1 from Missouri. stltoday.com/news/local/crim…
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President Biden gets a standing ovation at the #kennedycenterhonors after David Letterman says it’s nice that the Presidential box is filled again. (For the first time since 2016) – at Washington, DC
Hey Rep #Boebert “You may want your country back but you can’t have it. That sound you hear is the relentless, irrepressible march of change. Welcome to #America: The Remix” — Charles Blow, 2010
#demographics in 2024
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Here and there — and far more slowly than is needed — this view is catching on among journalists: that they have to become more actively pro-democracy. washingtonpost.com/opinions/… "Too many journalists are caught in a mindless neutrality between democracy and its saboteurs..."
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Survey: Democrats, Independents, Republicans Support Taxing Billionaires - pnsne.ws/3In6Rhw
The @AP’s AWOL Weapons investigation has shown that poor accountability and insider thefts have led to the loss of more than 2,000 military firearms since 2010. Some guns have been used in civilian crimes, including shootings. apne.ws/pPDUDui
NOW we’re def into third world nation status. This *used to be* a source of well-regulated protection against those who like to say, “When guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns.” #2A Ask @ATFHQ what they’re doing about this. #InsurrectionHasConsequences
An @AP investigation has found that a range of explosives — TNT, armor-piercing grenades, plastic explosives, even rockets — have been stolen from or lost by the U.S. armed forces over the past decade. apne.ws/535dSzQ
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Rural educators say the funding for broadband in the bipartisan infrastructure package signed into law last month is critical for their communities.
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Astounding #threatlevel. The @CivilRights Div, @DOJCrimDiv or @TheJusticeDept should work 24/7 to reduce this level of the disease affecting our nation. She’s right. This is NOT, a partisan issue. If it’s YOUR issue, u r living in the wrong country.
“Personhood,” …the fundamental deception behind the ‘pro-life’ movement - i.e.: ignore the science #SCOTUS washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
Data via @GunDeaths
The shooting at #OxfordHigh School in Michigan is:
- 531st gun incident at a school in 2021
- 652nd mass shooting of 2021
Priors:
- 108 people have been injured at gun incidents at schools in 2021
- 21 people have died at schools in 2021
DO BETTER, AMERICA