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Evening Shade---Resistance Rising---Thursday [1]
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Date: 2025-03-27
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THE PERSON who MAKES the FIRST COMMENT WILL GET TWO CRITTERS
(Or NOT As the CASE MAY BE)
YOU WILL FIND in the DIARIES a LOT of POLITICS
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Sweet Jeebus:
First story of the day and I already need a shower.
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Thankfully, here's some good news.
x Federal Judge Royce Lamberth ruled the continued operation of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was "in the public interest" and froze White House plans to shut it down.
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
[image or embed] — NPR (@npr.org) March 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
From the article. Judge freezes Trump plan to dismantle Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. www.npr.org/…
✂️ The agency operates Voice of America and distributes money appropriated by Congress to nonprofit international networks, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Though Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is a private broadcaster, it is wholly dependent on federal funds. The network argued the agency's effort to shut it down is unconstitutional. In his ruling on Tuesday, the judge presiding over the case suggested he found that argument compelling. "The leadership of USAGM cannot, with one sentence of reasoning offering virtually no explanation, force RFE/RL to shut down — even if the President has told them to do so," U.S. District Court Judge Royce Lamberth, a Reagan appointee, wrote. "The Court concludes, in keeping with Congress's longstanding determination, that the continued operation of RFE/RL is in the public interest."
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In response, Scary Lake folds like a cheap suit.
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And in FIDJT'S case trying to block transgender service members,
x JUST IN: Judge Reyes has rejected the Pentagon's renewed demand that she permit the transgender military ban to move forward. Despite new guidance claiming theban is really just about "gender dysphoria," it's still discriminatory, she says. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
[image or embed] — Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney.bsky.social) March 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
x "A medical condition has not given its country decades of military service. Or deployed into combat zones throughout the globe. Or earned countless commendations. People have," Reyes rules. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
[image or embed] — Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney.bsky.social) March 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Thank you Judge Howell!
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I couldn't get the video to embed, but this is brilliant! Greenlander Perfectly Rips Trump With Message On Red 'MAGA' Hat—And It's Pure Fire. www.comicsands.com/…
✂️ Over the weekend, ahead of Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to the territory, Reimer-Johansen shared a photo on Facebook of a red hat emblazoned with the phrase “Make America Go Away.” The design cleverly reworks Trump’s well-known slogan, “Make America Great Again,” which has long been associated with red hats. He added (roughly translated): "Recommendation to fellow citizens in Sisimiut: Vance’s wife’s visit is a charm offensive. If you smile at them or take a selfie with them, you are sending a message to the world that you love the USA and want to be part of it." "It is recommended not to show interest. We have already expressed our stance through a large demonstration—let’s remain firm and stay united."
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I can't remember who it was last night in the Shade that called it, but ding, ding, ding, we have a winner…
x Success @jvl.bsky.social! Greenlanders ✊ "A three-day “cultural visit” by Usha — dog-sleds and all — has been abandoned in the face of expected fierce resistance from locals. The Vances will now travel together for a one-day visit to a sealed-off military base" We discuss:
youtu.be/wfPXTuVD7_g?...
[image or embed] — Tim Miller (@timmiller.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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Jeebus, is this guy drunk or something?
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x There's a very obvious reason why Whiskey
Pete Hegset refuses to apologize for putting service members at risk bc he's incompetent. His ENTIRE CLAIM to authority is that white Christian men are competent, and women and Black men and trans people are not. — emptywheel (@emptywheel.bsky.social) March 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
x If Whiskey Pete had to admit, "yeah, I fucked up. I should never have included advance information on airstrikes on a signal thread, regardless of who is on it," he'd be admitting that @duckworth.senate.gov was right about him, which would be a fatal blow to his masculinity. — emptywheel (@emptywheel.bsky.social) March 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
x If Whiskey Pete had to admit he did something really stupid, what would it do to the authority of his claim that trans people are not fit to serve in the military? — emptywheel (@emptywheel.bsky.social) March 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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x BREAKING: A high level information security source inside the Department of Defense says they were ordered by political appointees to ignore information security regulations and install Signal on government phones for senior leaders.
[image or embed] — MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) March 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Oh please, let this just be the start.
x Bacon is one of the key front-liners in the GOP caucus. This is reaaaalllyyy bad for Trump that he's talking like this.
[image or embed] — Schnorkles O'Bork (@schnorkles.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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This is disgusting, but I'm including it anyway. That's a long way to go for a vile PR stunt.
x This captures the vile, racist lawlessness and cruelty of the Trumpist regime so precisely. Hard to come up with something that is further removed from the nobler aspirations in the country’s history - and more in line with the absolute worst version of what America has been.
[image or embed] — Thomas Zimmer (@thomaszimmer.bsky.social) March 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Oh and btw...
x It appears that Kristi Noem may have worn a $60K Rolex during her visit to the El Salvadoran prison camp today.
[image or embed] — MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) March 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Meanwhile, back home:
x If you don't want to see this horrible garbage happen in every future high-stakes election, make sure it demonstrably fails in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race by helping elect Susan Crawford
[image or embed] — Ben Wikler (@benwikler.bsky.social) March 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
From the article. Tesla is suing to open dealerships in Wisconsin. It’s become a big deal in the Supreme Court race. apnews.com/…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk and political groups he backs are pouring millions of dollars into the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court as the electric vehicle company sues to overturn a state law that prevents it from opening dealerships — a case that eventually could make its way to the high court. Tesla’s multiple attempts to open its own dealerships in Wisconsin keep running up against a state law that allows only third parties, not auto manufacturers, to operate them. The company filed a lawsuit in January seeking an exemption, just as two Musk-backed political action committees started supporting the Republican-backed candidate, Brad Schimel, over his opponent, Susan Crawford, who is supported by Democrats. Musk, who is the world’s wealthiest person and is running President Donald Trump’s initiative to slash the size of the federal workforce, has given $3 million to the Wisconsin GOP while groups he supports have funneled more than $17 million into the race. The contributions are part of an extraordinary spending spree in the race, making it by far the most expensive judicial race on record in the U.S. Total spending has eclipsed $80 million with days still to go before the final day of voting on April 1.
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There is good news though. 'Very tight': Trump admits Elise Stefanik nomination yanked over fear of losing House. www.rawstory.com/…
The White House will officially pull its nomination for Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) to be the next U.N. ambassador as the Republican Party clings to a razor-thin majority in the House. Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) told reporters that he learned the nomination was being rescinded during a Thursday visit to the White House. President Donald Trump later confirmed on Truth Social that Stefanik would return to her House leadership role. "As we advance our America First Agenda, it is essential that we maintain EVERY Republican Seat in Congress," Trump wrote. "I have asked Elise, as one of my biggest Allies, to remain in Congress to help me deliver Historic Tax Cuts, GREAT Jobs, Record Economic Growth, a Secure Border, Energy Dominance, Peace Through Strength, and much more, so we can MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN." "With a very tight Majority, I don't want to take a chance on anyone else running for Elise's seat," he added. "There are others that can do a good job at the United Nations. Therefore, Elise will stay in Congress, rejoin the House Leadership Team, and continue to fight for our amazing American People. Speaker Johnson is thrilled!"
No word on how Stefanik feels about it.
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Pure coinkidink, I'm sure:
x Leader Jeffries: "Donald Trump won the Elise Stefanik district by 21 points in November 2024. He withdrew her nomination to be U.N. Ambassador because the extremists are afraid they will lose the special election to replace her."
[image or embed] — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Ouch!
x Himes: Elise Stefanik was a classic Bob Dole Republican when she got here, then did what she needed to do to become a MAGA darling. And now, just as high office is within reach, the Shakespearean gods have pulled the rug out from under her. So, call it karma, Shakespearean, whatever you want.
[image or embed] — Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Here's one of those "Watch This Space" stories.
x "In accordance with the New York State Shield Law, I have refused this filing and will refuse any similar filings that may come to our office..." www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/h... clerk.ulstercountyny.gov/news/countyc...
[image or embed] — Rachel Maddow (@maddow.msnbc.com) March 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Statement from Acting County Clerk Taylor Bruck on Filing from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. clerk.ulstercountyny.gov/…
Clerk rejects filing of judgement against Ulster County Doctor charged with providing mifepristone to Texas resident via telehealth “Today, I informed Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton that the Ulster County Clerk’s Office will not be filing a summary judgment against a New Paltz physician who is facing charges in Texas for providing mifepristone via telehealth to a Texas resident. The judgment in question seeks a civil penalty exceeding $100,000 due to the doctor’s failure to appear in court. As the Acting Ulster County Clerk, I hold my responsibilities and the oath I have taken in the highest regard. In accordance with the New York State Shield Law, I have refused this filing and will refuse any similar filings that may come to our office. Since this decision is likely to result in further litigation, I must refrain from discussing specific details about the situation. It is truly an honor to serve as Acting Ulster County Clerk, and I am particularly grateful for the opportunity to serve the residents of our County today.” For additional information on the Ulster County Clerk’s Office visit our website here.
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Evening Shade Seekers! Happy National Scribble Day! Everyone wants to get in on the act.
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