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Rep. Thompson Stares Down Kristi Noem and Demands She Resign, Trump Has Another Tantrum About His Brain Failures, Mark Kelly Roasts The Regime, and Abrego Garcia Freed From Unlawful Custody

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Scott Dworkin

Dec 12

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GARCÍA RELEASED

Kilmar Ábrego García was released from federal custody Thursday afternoon, after a judge granted his habeas corpus petition. The judge said García was being detained “without lawful authority,” and the government’s actions “cannot be considered ... consistent with due process.”

And in a ruling issued just this morning, the same judge barred federal agents from arresting García during his check-in with immigration authorities today.

TRUMP’S BROKEN BRAIN TANTRUM

Once again, Trump had a tantrum over reports on his broken brain. This time, it was in response to an op-ed in The New York Times titled “Trump’s Approval Ratings Have Declined. So Has His Vigor.” Trump had an absolute meltdown about it on Truth Social, even saying The New York Times was “seditious” for printing it.

The paper’s spokesperson Nicole Taylor responded, stating: “Americans deserve in-depth reporting ... about the health of the leaders they elect. Mr. Trump welcomed our reporting on the age and fitness of his predecessors; we’re applying the same journalistic scrutiny to his vitality … We won’t be deterred by false and inflammatory language that distorts the role of a free press.”

I’m glad they’re defending their reporters, but if they had acted this way a decade ago we wouldn’t be in this mess.

MARK KELLY PULLS NO PUNCHES

In an interview on Wednesday, Dem Sen. Mark Kelly let loose on members of the Trump Cabinet, saying: “They kiss his ass. Last time he had people who would tell him when he was full of sh*t.” Of course, we aren’t so lucky this time.

Kelly also went after Trump directly, calling him “The Commander-in-Sleep,” and adding: “All this guy cares about is figuring out how he can fleece the American people out of their money. Including his supporters … signing up for Trump phones that they’ll never get, that buy his meme coin ... and they lose their retirement savings.”

NOEM INTERRUPTED AND CONFRONTED

Failing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem testified in front of the House yesterday—and it went about as well as you’d expect. Noem was interrupted by protesters, with one who appeared to be a priest yelling: “End the deportations!” and “The power of Christ compels you!” Another demonstrator stood and said: “Get ICE off our streets! Stop terrorizing our communities!”

Noem outright lied on multiple occasions, even saying the regime hadn’t deported any American citizens or Veterans. Dem Rep. Seth Magaziner wasn’t having it, and responded by introducing multiple Veterans who had been deported or had family members deported.

When the hearing was halfway over, Noem left saying she had to attend a meeting that was actually canceled. But before she could scurry out, Dem Rep. Delia Ramirez told Noem: “Your options are limited. Either you’re going to resign, Trump’s going to fire you, or you will be impeached.”

BENNIE BRINGS IT

I also wanted to put a spotlight on Dem Rep. Bennie Thompson, who absolutely brought the fire yesterday.

During his time questioning Noem, Thompson slammed DHS, saying they have “illegally tased, maced, punched ... shot ... racially profiled, detained and locked up” Americans.

“Rather than sitting here and wasting your time and ours with more corruption, lies and lawlessness,” Thompson said, “do a real service to the country and just resign.”

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Onward!

Scott

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How do you think Noem’s testimony in front of the House went?

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Corporate media will only do real and truthful reporting about The Evil One and his henchmen when the billionaires owning the media are getting hurt in their pocketbooks. They have no honor or morals.

Or when we have laws forbidding private interests owning media.

What's the problem with "private interests owning media"? In bygone days many media outlets -- especially newspapers -- were owned by "private interests": individuals who were usually very much involved with the outlet they owned. As I see it, the big problem is with mega-corporations owning multiple outlets, and buying up smaller outlets to increase their reach.

ha ha! love the Donny Dumpster image.

I thought that was very appropriate. 🤣😂

Are we thinking maga is tired of all the winning yet?

No winning, just whining.

1. I loved watching Kristi walk into traps, lie, and then get excoriated. I think she's toast and Trump will turn on her.

2. We need to get corporations and billionaires out of the media. The ONLY reliable news sources are independents like you, Scott. And I truly believe that you and others are crucial in this fight for truth and the preservation of democracy. Thank you!

I have nothing but the highest respect and praise for Benny Thompson, always a hero. I thank him and Seth Magaziner and others for their research and thorough, data- based questioning of Kristi Noem. She is indeed a corrupt liar. ( besides being evil and a dog )shooter

DOG KILLER KRISTI NOEM also killed the GOAT - remember? Ran out of ammunition and left the GOAT wounded....

Lives in MILITARY HOUSING RENT FREE

Recently inaccurately reported that she bought PLANES with her "COMPANION" COREY LEWANDOWSKI....PLANES had no engines, guess they don't fly! What did she do with the first 2 planes she bought?

Noem wanted to buy Spirit Airlines planes - except the airline didn’t own them...and they didn’t have engines

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/kristi-noem-spirit-planes-dhs-b2861396.html

Wrote an autobiography that contained LIES..didn't she think someone would FACT CHECK?

TEXAS FLOODED, PEOPLE DROWN...but she was preoccupied soliciting opinions of which photo to use to send FEMA to rescue DROWNING VICTIMS!

And what's with all of her "GET UPS" ? The ATTIRE is outrageous & offensive, especially when she can't do her job.

Kristi Noem served as the Governor of South Dakota from January 5, 2019, to January 25, 2025, becoming the first woman to hold that position in the state. She is a member of the Republican Party and gained national attention for her conservative policies and approach during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(She mobilized the National Guard to build a temporary hospital.)

FWIW - The NONPARTISAN COMMONWEALTH FUND compared states' performance during COVID. When REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR CHARLIE BAKER left office, he referenced the COMMONWEALTH FUND that ranked HAWAII & MASSACHUSETTS as having the best performance.

(If you're interested in states' performance in HEALTH, it's a great resource.)

2022 Scorecard on State Health System Performance (there's a GRAPH for comparison)

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/scorecard/2022/jun/2022-scorecard-state-health-system-performance

COVID RESPONSE:

TIMELINE: How South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has responded to COVID-19 pandemic

https://www.keloland.com/keloland-com-original/timeline-how-south-dakota-governor-kristi-noem-has-responded-to-covid-19-pandemic/

BRAVO SEN. KELLY!

COMMANDER IN SLEEP!

The Orange Turd's new nickname!

The DIM WITS, COWARDS & MAGA MAGGOTS challenging the Senator have done NOTHING in their lives to compare with the good Senator!