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I like facts. I like discussing legal issues and politics, especially where the two converge. Left of center, but still mostly right. I also still like facts.

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It took several days to count every ballot in 2020, and it’s very likely we won’t know the outcome tonight either. So please keep a few things in mind as you make your voice heard today: – Thousands of election workers around the country are working hard today. Respect them. Thank them.  – Don’t share things before checking your sources.  – Let the process run its course. It takes time to count every ballot.
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I'm barely 25 minutes into this Elon Musk interview on Joe Rogan's podcast, and I feel like I'm losing brain cells watching it. Listening to Elon Musk talk about political issues is like listening to someone that was raised in a dungeon and was only ever given Infowars as news and information. The alternate reality this man has created for himself is astounding.
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Strangely little discussed is how Trump & his allies are v. explicitly planning and promising to use the immense repressive power of the fed govt to weaken & destroy the pro-Palestinian movement & the Left as a whole. Their aim is, literally and quite openly, a third Red Scare:
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Pennsylvania mail in ballots returned, by party registration: 🔵 Democrats 990,189 🔴 Republicans 583,791 🟡 Other 203,039 Our buffer now +417k on party BUT ALSO we can expect an oversized part of the Independent vote. We knocked 807,000 doors on Saturday alone! Looking good 😎 KEEP PUSHING!!! 🩵💙
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The fact that the original purpose of raves as an alternative to and rejection of conformist society that actively oppressed presumed deviators has been lost to the point that folks w/ currently openly oppressive views feel *entitled* to be *welcomed with open arms* is wild
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until the day i die i will never understand how this wasn’t the end of it
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My most normie belief, which is shared by approximately zero people on this website, is that Trump is personally responsible for so much of the political dysfunction in this country that the political climate will indeed get meaningfully better the second he retires.
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Joe Biden is not a candidate for president. Kamala Harris is a candidate for president. Tonight she said if she wins, she’ll always listen to Trump supporters and give them a seat at the table. Donald Trump is a candidate for president. He said Harris supporters are the enemy from within who he might use the military against. 7 days left.
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Look, I get it! 🤷🏾‍♂️
Barack, you know I love you—but c'mon, it's THE BOSS!
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Polls have sample sizes of hundreds or a couple of thousand. Early voting has sample size of millions. It’s not theoretical or speculative. All polling is based on modeling from past elections. There has never been a gender gap like this in turnout. If Harris wins by a surprising number, this will be why pollsters didn’t see it coming.
9.5 million early votes cast so far in the 7 swing states. 952,866 more women have voted than men, or 55.1-44.9%. The gender gap grew by 87,396 from Thursday. Gender turnout gap is +14% points in MI, +13 in PA, +12 in GA, +10 in WI, +9 in NC, +4 in AZ, -2 in NV. Good for Harris.
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A reminder: It was Jared Kushner and the Trump administration who gave @washingtonpost writer Jamal Khashoggi to the Saudis, dismembered with a bone saw and liquefied in sulfuric acid. But in a contest between Harris and Trump, Jeff Bezos can't make an endorsement.
.@washingtonpost @JeffBezos apparently democracy really does die in darkness. The darkness or a billionaire's bank vault.
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MY REPUBLICAN FRIENDS, some facts. Trump had full control for 2 years. 2017-2019 POTUS SCOTUS HOUSE SENATE DOJ Immigration bills passed—0 Border closures—0 Wall money—0 Actually immigration soared up to a record high in 2019 TAX CUTS FOR BILLIONAIRES—1
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NEW: Black Insurrectionist, the anonymous social media persona behind widely circulated election conspiracy theories, traces to a man from upstate NY. He’s white. He's also been accused of fraud, had his home raided by the FBI and owes millions in taxes. apnews.com/article/black-tru…
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I and twenty-two other Nobel economists signed a letter endorsing Kamala Harris for President. We believe Harris's policies will result in a stronger economic performance, with economic growth that is more robust, more sustainable, and more equitable. cnn.com/2024/10/23/politics/…
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Just like the lead up to the 2020 election, the writing is on the wall. Threats of violence and efforts to disrupt the election are happening in the open. The only question is, will anyone pay attention this time: 11/11 wired.com/story/constitution…
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Needs to be charged: PA Lancaster Chief Deputy Clerk Lisa Dart Dart has been denying students the right to register to vote. Up to 30% of 260 students had their registrations (often from September) not acted on. Furthermore, this clerk lied about the requirements. These registrations need to be remedied and she needs to be charged.
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This is another defense that Trump's allies have made: That he did not go after his rivals and opponents in his first term. As we detail in the story, that is false. nitter.gq/SoleTruthSource/status…
The big difference: Trump never did this when in office. Biden did it to multiple political opponents.
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