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Bea's avatar

Trump must be impeached now. Musk needs to be imprisoned. Twitter has to be shut down or taken over. These people are out of their mind and it is not acceptable to have that in our government.

Thank you so much for your update. My sympathies for the water problem at your house. Been there.

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Teresa P's avatar

Trump was impeached once…and he was re-elected. I still don’t understand how he was eligible to run again having been impeached but here we are. I’m hoping a treason charge comes

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Stephanie Bisignano-Bunce's avatar

Worse, he was impeached twice last time. This time it seems people are too scared of him to actually do what the country needs

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Dianne Bryant's avatar

Why be afraid of him. Is he that powerful?

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Stephanie Bisignano-Bunce's avatar

I don’t know you would have to try and ask Congress and every other politician, why they feel that way

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Stefany Stratton's avatar

Yes & No. Yes bc of the ppl he put in office who are his puppets hold majority(in a nutshell) sadly. No bc he’s a 🤡simply that with some serious unresolved power issues! But no one should be afraid of him ever at all! He just got the spineless yes men & women in the right spots!

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Mike's avatar

Impeached, felon…what do you have to do to not be qualified for this job?

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Teresa P's avatar

Well Musk couldn’t run as a non-natural born citizen. It now seems that’s the only criteria

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Randi's avatar

I don’t understand how his first term he was impeached twice, still got to serve out that term, AND was allowed to run again and win. If it was any other person, they would not have been allowed. How the fuck is this orange buffoon getting away with all of this? What makes him so special? He’s a narcissistic cheating loser. I don’t get it.

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Deanna Jarvis's avatar

Especially running as a felon

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Mark Edwards's avatar

lol impeachment means nothing. Did you not learn the first two times?

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Dianne Bryant's avatar

I say that Trump has become a traitor to the United States of America. And Musk is part of that plan. They need to be arrested for trying to destroy our Constitution. When found guilty there should be no commuted sentences

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Mark Edwards's avatar

Unfortunately your say-so doesn’t determine… anything

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Deanna Jarvis's avatar

Now now, Don’t be condescending, even if you are correct.

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Mark Edwards's avatar

Yeah we need civility in these times lmao

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Dianne Bryant's avatar

I believe he is a traitor who needs to be arrested for his work to destroy our constitution. Musk is part of that plan. He needs to be arrested as well. When they are found guilty there should be no commuted sentences for these two.

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Mark Edwards's avatar

Magats believed Joe Biden rigged the last election. Beliefs aren’t reality.

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k!ck's avatar

Why exactly does F-elon Musk get to demand anything from employees???

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Current Fed's avatar

He doesn’t even go here.

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Mark Edwards's avatar

From Trump.

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Melissa Watson-Clark's avatar

It’s funny how MSNBC can’t manage to keep people of color on air. I’m sure Chris Matthew’s show is no ratings juggernaut. But yeah, the optics of them firing a black woman to replace her with a white woman is no problem at all.

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Aubrilyn's avatar

i think it’s really weird that she’s suddenly cancelled for “declining rates” after she just told the truth of the trump administration and being critical of everyone he’s firing across numerous federal departments on her show

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Melissa Watson-Clark's avatar

Odd right?

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DEO's avatar

Michael Steele and the Weekend crew will be filling that spot. They have been outspoken as well about current events but Joy always took a deep dive, telling the truth by history as well as Rachel Maddow, hope she is not next.

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Carla's avatar

I agree! So many upsetting things on this day, but that made me so sad/angry! I watch Joy regularly and she’s really one of the few I trust to get the story right. She’s so compassionate and truthful and the same time. I really love her interview style. MSNBC needs to do better! That’s not going to improve their ratings 😒

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DEO's avatar

MSNBC is doing what Trump administration wants, they are bending the knee. How about what CNN did to Jim Acosta. He is here on Substack as an independent journalist. He is a must follow! The media is being herded like sheep into a “state” run broadcasting media, just like Russia. Pretty soon you won’t even bother watching cable or regular tv news if you want the truth.

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Angelia's avatar

I haven’t watched any cable or tv news, except NPR or PBS, since the Bully won the first time. Now with SubStack, available 24/7, nobody should watch. I am thrilled with the line-up everyday.

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DEO's avatar

I agree, so glad I found Substack news. But, I feel Rachel Maddow is still a worthy watch, for as long as she lasts.

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KAREN CARLSON's avatar

Joy Reid? Are you kidding me?

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DEO's avatar

No not kidding, CPAC Agenda actually had Joy Reid as a talking point with a speaker. I knew they would come for her. Just wait, Rachel Maddow will be on their list. She is brilliant and will never bend a knee either.

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KAREN CARLSON's avatar

Rachel and Lawrence are my 2 favorites on MSNBC. They better not go after them. I'd travel to protest that.

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DEO's avatar

I think you mean Chris Hayes, Chris Matthews retired in 2020 amid some controversy. I think she is being replaced by the “Weekend” hosts, headed by Michael Steele. I think Joy Reid will be on her show for the last time, Monday, Feb. 24, a must see I’m sure. I will miss her terribly and will no longer tune in, unless it is to watch Rachel Maddow (is she next?).

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Thomas Howl's avatar

Just so y’all are aware, if the far right wins Germany the world is fucked.

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Carmen Lezeth's avatar

Ugghhh.... I'm so worried about this. 😔

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Jtrinkle's avatar

The far right in Germany is not winning so far. 🤞

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Dianne Bryant's avatar

Right?!

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Sandra Saccol's avatar

I have been considering flying the flag upside down because I feel our country is in distress.

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LadySarnat's avatar

Get a black flag. I’m in morning for our beloved country.

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Current Fed's avatar

The email also didn’t say Monday, February 24. It said “Monday.”

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Karen Kauder's avatar

such incompetence for a group tasked with removing inefficiencies

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LiseAnn 🇨🇦's avatar

Musk has no business hiring or firing any employee!! Sick bastard. 😡

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Karen Kauder's avatar

yes... especially since trump has now said Musk is not in charge. does he have any power to do this if he is not in charge?

The comment elsewhere calling this a dumpster fire is so accurate. Just the most disjointed, chaotic, disruptive leadership ever

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Dianne Bryant's avatar

That is just what Musk told Trump to say

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Dianne Bryant's avatar

It is his personal decision to do whatever he wants!

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Amy Morgano's avatar

Good Morning! You look great…hope the house is all back to normal. 🙏🏻…. And as always…thank you for your AMAZING service to us all. 🫵🌟

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Melissa The Realtor's avatar

Interesting tactic to use his own platform to give out vital information about the status of their jobs, but hey they don’t seem to be on the same page showing yet again the dumpster fire leadership of this administration

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Ariel RS's avatar

I love that for Yosemite National Park!

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DEO's avatar

Wow, I watch Joy Reid every day. She is one of the few newscasters on MSNBC that tells it like it is. She will never bend the knee like Joe and Mika on Morning Joe. I hate to say this but Rachel Maddow (absolutely love her, so smart about our history and what is happening today) is probably next, maybe along with Chris Hayes, Lawrence O’Donnell, Nicole Wallace, etc. what’s happening here, we know, it is not about viewer decline, it is about their willingness to speak the truth. Surprised Michael Steele and the crew from the Weekend will be filling Joy’s time slot. Interested to see how that plays out and for how long. Unless their contribution leans right. What a mess! Oh, I was just reviewing the CPAC Agenda and one of the scheduled topics was, “Joy Reid ~ A Desperate Plea for Help” by Larry O’Connor (this was just one of a few scheduled topics that allowed the press. The CPAC Agenda is frightening, don’t take my word for it go to it CPAC.org/agenda. It will curl your hair or give you a feeling of absolute expending doom. This is Hitler 101.

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Amanda Payne's avatar

Does anyone have the email address federal workers are supposed to reply to? We should all respond our productive “bullet points” as private citizens and flood his inbox.

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Dianne Bryant's avatar

Great idea! What is the address we can send our responses!

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Nancy Foster's avatar

hr@opm.gov. I sent them my bullet points last night, so did my wife. They were:

-I spend an hour per day walking my dog, and another hour exercising including doing rehab exercises for my shoulder post surgery

-I spend several hours a day reading articles written by historians, economists and political bloggers yo try to keep up with all the illegal bullshit this administration is trying to get away with.

-I spent several hours at protests with hundreds of other Americans who are incensed with the descent into chaos and fascism that this administration is attempting.

-I am retired so I spent the rest of my time maintaining my house, cooking, cleaning or relaxing.

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Margo Espino's avatar

Why is Musk even allowed to make rules or demands??

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Dianne Bryant's avatar

Because he is the President’s boss

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Arroes Mom's avatar

Kris Mayes is the AG for Arizona. She is freaking amazing! As are you, Aaron. Good luck with getting your pipe repaired.

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LiseAnn 🇨🇦's avatar

"MSNBC cancels Joy Reid's show". Oh no!!! 😒

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Sabrina Hanan's avatar

Am shocked

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Kristen Cooper's avatar

Somehow hearing bad news about Pope Francis is the saddest part

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Dianne Bryant's avatar

♥️♥️♥️🫂🫂🫂

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