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William Lindsey :toad: · 79w
"Maya Miller of the New York Times reported today that the congressional phone system has been jammed with tens of millions of calls from outraged constituents contacting their representatives to dema...
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As Chris McGreal says, Elon Musk, to whom Trump has given free rein to dismantle the federal government, has claimed in the past to have moderate sympathies. But his politics are rooted in long and deep right-wing affiliations:

"Raised in South Africa under apartheid, Musk is clearly suspicious of democracy and the leaders it produces."

#Musk #Trump #coup
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/feb/08/elon-musk-politics-doge
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William Lindsey :toad: · 79w
Kudos to Chris McGreal for knowing it's "free rein" and not "free reign," the ludicrous rendition now found everywhere online including in material written by supposedly well-educated people. It's about horses and the reins used to guide or constrain them. Just as it's about putting your toes to th...