DavisdudePDX
@davisdudepdx.bsky.social
Native Oregonian, democrat, retired, horse dad, left handed, middle child, Gen X. Character, compassion and civility matter. No one is above the law.
Spent 20 years in employee benefits and implementing large corporate benefit plans.
Spent 20 years in employee benefits and implementing large corporate benefit plans.
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To Republicans, blatant lying is just another campaign tactic, like putting up a yard sign.
Housing director Bill Pulte lies his ass off: "The cost of a new home is in some cases 20%, 30% lower than it was under Biden ... President Trump was crushed inflation."
September 18, 2026 at 2:27 PM
To Republicans, blatant lying is just another campaign tactic, like putting up a yard sign.
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I am suing the Attorney General of the United States.
In my opinion, the judge in my case has been strategically laying the foundation for contempt.
In my opinion, the judge in my case has been strategically laying the foundation for contempt.
A federal judge says Todd Blanche isn't sufficiently following the court's orders in a case concerning the Epstein files and gave Blanche a deadline to comply or face the possibility of contempt charges.
The order stems from the lawsuit brought by Katie Phang.
The order stems from the lawsuit brought by Katie Phang.
Judge Warns Blanche of Possible Contempt Charges Over Epstein Files
The Justice Department hasn’t sufficiently followed a court order to produce documents, the federal judge said.
www.washingtonsun.com
September 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
I am suing the Attorney General of the United States.
In my opinion, the judge in my case has been strategically laying the foundation for contempt.
In my opinion, the judge in my case has been strategically laying the foundation for contempt.
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A federal judge in Vermont becomes the latest — of about two dozen unanimous courts — to deny the Justice Department access to the state's voter registration rolls.
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September 17, 2026 at 7:13 PM
A federal judge in Vermont becomes the latest — of about two dozen unanimous courts — to deny the Justice Department access to the state's voter registration rolls.
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A CNN investigation reveals Russia likely provided crucial satellite information about U.S. bases, giving Tehran a major advantage in the war. And not a word from Senile Satan.
September 17, 2026 at 1:55 AM
A CNN investigation reveals Russia likely provided crucial satellite information about U.S. bases, giving Tehran a major advantage in the war. And not a word from Senile Satan.
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Industry titans’ warning to Congress: Do what we say or health insurance premiums go up
Industry titans’ warning to Congress: Do what we say or health insurance premiums go up
Some of America’s biggest companies say a law aimed at protecting patients is about to hurt them instead.
dlvr.it
September 17, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Industry titans’ warning to Congress: Do what we say or health insurance premiums go up
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Come on this is ridiculous.
September 17, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Come on this is ridiculous.
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Ossoff: "Then there's the ex-staffer posting swastikas and Klan regalia. And the neo-Nazi with a million followers who produces neo-Nazi propaganda at Collins's house ... a man who won't take responsibility for what happens under his own roof can't be trusted with our national affairs."
September 13, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Ossoff: "Then there's the ex-staffer posting swastikas and Klan regalia. And the neo-Nazi with a million followers who produces neo-Nazi propaganda at Collins's house ... a man who won't take responsibility for what happens under his own roof can't be trusted with our national affairs."
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JUST NOW: A confused, clearly not-there McConnell votes “AYE” after almost voting NO with Dems but getting *corrected* by handlers around him
September 16, 2026 at 8:36 PM
JUST NOW: A confused, clearly not-there McConnell votes “AYE” after almost voting NO with Dems but getting *corrected* by handlers around him
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Why did the chicken cross the road? Because Kash Patel, and the F.B.I. were trying to violate it.
September 16, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Why did the chicken cross the road? Because Kash Patel, and the F.B.I. were trying to violate it.
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Stock Trades by Presidents While in Office:
Bill Clinton: ZERO
George W. Bush: ZERO
Barack Obama: ZERO
Donald Trump (first term): 517
Joe Biden: ZERO
Donald Trump (second term): 24,000+, averaging >60 trades per trading day.
This is why the crook in the Oval Office manipulates the markets.
Bill Clinton: ZERO
George W. Bush: ZERO
Barack Obama: ZERO
Donald Trump (first term): 517
Joe Biden: ZERO
Donald Trump (second term): 24,000+, averaging >60 trades per trading day.
This is why the crook in the Oval Office manipulates the markets.
September 16, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Stock Trades by Presidents While in Office:
Bill Clinton: ZERO
George W. Bush: ZERO
Barack Obama: ZERO
Donald Trump (first term): 517
Joe Biden: ZERO
Donald Trump (second term): 24,000+, averaging >60 trades per trading day.
This is why the crook in the Oval Office manipulates the markets.
Bill Clinton: ZERO
George W. Bush: ZERO
Barack Obama: ZERO
Donald Trump (first term): 517
Joe Biden: ZERO
Donald Trump (second term): 24,000+, averaging >60 trades per trading day.
This is why the crook in the Oval Office manipulates the markets.
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I promised earlier this week I would write about this, and here it is.
Russia is again running operations to help Trump. Its Matryoshka bot network, which is attacking several elections across Europe, is now attacking Dems ahead of the midterms.
This is only the beginning
Russia is again running operations to help Trump. Its Matryoshka bot network, which is attacking several elections across Europe, is now attacking Dems ahead of the midterms.
This is only the beginning
Russia Shifts Its Matryoshka Network Toward the U.S. Midterms
After a decade of Russian operations aimed at helping Trump win elections while attacking his opponents, the Russians are at it again and have shifted their focus to the upcoming midterms.
olgalautman.substack.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I promised earlier this week I would write about this, and here it is.
Russia is again running operations to help Trump. Its Matryoshka bot network, which is attacking several elections across Europe, is now attacking Dems ahead of the midterms.
This is only the beginning
Russia is again running operations to help Trump. Its Matryoshka bot network, which is attacking several elections across Europe, is now attacking Dems ahead of the midterms.
This is only the beginning
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A former top elections official is accusing Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins — a Republican — of changing local election results, trying to deceive a federal judge in a voting administration case, and illegally using state funds to influence a St. Louis County election.
Former elections official accuses Missouri secretary of state of altering results, misleading judge • Missouri Independent
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is a used of changing local election results, trying to deceive a federal judge in a voting administration case and illegally using state funds to influence a...
missouriindependent.com
September 15, 2026 at 2:16 PM
A former top elections official is accusing Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins — a Republican — of changing local election results, trying to deceive a federal judge in a voting administration case, and illegally using state funds to influence a St. Louis County election.
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This dude does not fly fighter jets.
He's wearing glasses. Fighter pilots must have 20/20 vision. Contacts aren't allowed due to chance of dislodging. And we are just now hearing from one of the supposed pilots shot down over Iran six months ago. I call BS
He's wearing glasses. Fighter pilots must have 20/20 vision. Contacts aren't allowed due to chance of dislodging. And we are just now hearing from one of the supposed pilots shot down over Iran six months ago. I call BS
September 14, 2026 at 10:29 PM
This dude does not fly fighter jets.
He's wearing glasses. Fighter pilots must have 20/20 vision. Contacts aren't allowed due to chance of dislodging. And we are just now hearing from one of the supposed pilots shot down over Iran six months ago. I call BS
He's wearing glasses. Fighter pilots must have 20/20 vision. Contacts aren't allowed due to chance of dislodging. And we are just now hearing from one of the supposed pilots shot down over Iran six months ago. I call BS
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Republicans’ midterm convention last night featured Ross Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison for creating a digital drug market.
He’s one of the many white collar criminals pardoned by Trump, oftentimes in exchange for hefty donations.
Here’s what you need to know.
He’s one of the many white collar criminals pardoned by Trump, oftentimes in exchange for hefty donations.
Here’s what you need to know.
Trump’s Pay-to-Pardon Scheme
Corporate executives who defraud nursing homes? Pardoned.Reality TV stars who evade millions in taxes? Pardoned.Thousand
www.youtube.com
September 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Republicans’ midterm convention last night featured Ross Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison for creating a digital drug market.
He’s one of the many white collar criminals pardoned by Trump, oftentimes in exchange for hefty donations.
Here’s what you need to know.
He’s one of the many white collar criminals pardoned by Trump, oftentimes in exchange for hefty donations.
Here’s what you need to know.
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So they got 3 million cultists to watch. This is what the RNC hyped as a “game changer” for the midterms.
September 15, 2026 at 11:18 AM
So they got 3 million cultists to watch. This is what the RNC hyped as a “game changer” for the midterms.
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The average U.S. household has already paid an additional $610 in gasoline and diesel costs since the start of the war in Iran.
www.americanprogress.org/article/amer...
www.americanprogress.org/article/amer...
Americans Pay the Price for Trump’s War While Oil and Gas Companies Get Rich
As Americans pay more at the pump, five of the top oil and gas companies have brought in $65.5 billion in profit so far this year—up 65 percent from this time last year.
www.americanprogress.org
September 14, 2026 at 2:34 PM
The average U.S. household has already paid an additional $610 in gasoline and diesel costs since the start of the war in Iran.
www.americanprogress.org/article/amer...
www.americanprogress.org/article/amer...
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😕
(The doc features IDF soldier testimonials)
(The doc features IDF soldier testimonials)
September 14, 2026 at 1:31 PM
😕
(The doc features IDF soldier testimonials)
(The doc features IDF soldier testimonials)
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I see we have a, to put it mildly, dire situation looking us right in the eye. If this doesn’t frighten morally centered, concerned, patriotic Americans, nothing will.
Let’s be perfectly clear: the fix isn’t just in, it is practically doing a victory lap in broad daylight while we stand around
Let’s be perfectly clear: the fix isn’t just in, it is practically doing a victory lap in broad daylight while we stand around
September 14, 2026 at 12:23 PM
I see we have a, to put it mildly, dire situation looking us right in the eye. If this doesn’t frighten morally centered, concerned, patriotic Americans, nothing will.
Let’s be perfectly clear: the fix isn’t just in, it is practically doing a victory lap in broad daylight while we stand around
Let’s be perfectly clear: the fix isn’t just in, it is practically doing a victory lap in broad daylight while we stand around
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Ossoff: "The draft-dodging commander in chief builds a monument to himself while plunging us deeper into a war he doesn't know how to end or win"
September 13, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Ossoff: "The draft-dodging commander in chief builds a monument to himself while plunging us deeper into a war he doesn't know how to end or win"
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Indeed, it's far worse than that... Trump is running up a tab of many millions in taxpayer funds for purposes of promoting his own golf course. And the proper word for that is *corrupt.*
September 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Indeed, it's far worse than that... Trump is running up a tab of many millions in taxpayer funds for purposes of promoting his own golf course. And the proper word for that is *corrupt.*
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I predicted a month ago that Trump was going to say exactly this. I said he was going to try and blame Ukraine for diesel prices and tell Zelenskyy to stop. And here it is. bsky.app/profile/atru...
September 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
I predicted a month ago that Trump was going to say exactly this. I said he was going to try and blame Ukraine for diesel prices and tell Zelenskyy to stop. And here it is. bsky.app/profile/atru...