Politics
682 unrolled threads about politics, each one readable on a single page.
Mike Lee@BasedMikeLee🧵 1/ Until the 1930s, state and local governments outspent the federal government—combined. In 1900, states and localities handled most public services, from schools to roads. Federal spending was a...
SummaryThis thread traces how the federal government's share of spending grew from 2.7% of GDP in 1900 to 55% by 2019, arguing this represents unconstitutional centralization of power away from states and localities. The author advocates returning fiscal authority to states and communities through cutting federal mandates and reforming entitlements.Jun 7, 20258 tweets♥ 23.9K
Chris Murphy 🟧@ChrisMurphyCTWe are barreling toward a full blown constitutional crisis. Trump's announcement that he's ending thousands of aid contracts FUNDED BY CONGRESS is unconstitutional and illegal - and horrible for our...
SummaryTrump is illegally terminating thousands of congressionally-funded foreign aid programs through USAID director Pete Marocco, a January 6th participant, defying court orders and violating constitutional separation of powers over spending. This constitutional crisis threatens humanitarian programs globally, U.S. soft power, and democratic governance itself.Feb 28, 20259 tweets♥ 20.8K
DataRepublican (small r)@DataRepublican🚨🧵 MAJOR BREAKING: German government has been grooming DSA leaders for over a decade, and nobody noticed? 🇩🇪 Last night, Darializa Avila Chevalier — endorsed by NYC-DSA (Democratic Socialists of Am...
SummaryA thread alleges that Germany's Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung foundation has systematically embedded staff into Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) leadership over 13 years while receiving €70 million annually in German government funding, with no FARA registration, and that foundation officials have coordinated DSA electoral strategy and facilitated meetings between European leftists and US congresspeople. The author presents evidence of personnel crossovers, funding trails, and strategic publications linking the German foundation directly to DSA's electoral outcomes.Jun 24, 202615 tweets♥ 17.7K
Senator Ted Budd@SenTedBuddNCDemocrats are relentlessly spreading misinformation about our efforts to preserve & protect Medicaid. The facts aren't on their side. Nobody is cutting Medicaid. We're making it sustainable for...
SummaryA Republican thread defends proposed Medicaid reforms, arguing they don't cut benefits for vulnerable populations but rather control costs by ending the provider tax loophole, adding work requirements for able-bodied adults, and removing undocumented immigrants from the program.Jun 29, 202510 tweets♥ 22.8K
Matt Van Swol@mattvanswolI’m a father... ...and I just watched Virginia elect as its TOP LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, a man who wished for his conservative opponent to be assassinated, and for his kids to die too. Democrats KN...
SummaryA father expresses alarm over Virginia electing a law enforcement official who had previously written about assassinating a political opponent and their children, arguing that Democrats' acceptance of this candidate represents a dangerous normalization of political violence and dehumanization that threatens democracy itself.Nov 5, 202511 tweets♥ 21K
The Muslim Vote@themuslimvoteukBREAKING: The UK's biggest political scandal just got exposed. Keir Starmer's chief of staff hid £730,000 he got from Israeli lobby donors for 3 years. He lied to MPs, regulators, and used the money...
SummaryThis thread alleges that Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney hid £730,000 in donations from Israeli lobby donors for three years, failed to report them to regulators, and used the money to orchestrate a campaign against Jeremy Corbyn and promote Starmer as Labour leader. The post claims this represents illegal conduct and undisclosed influence over UK government operations.Sep 24, 202516 tweets♥ 17.8K
Leisa tu sexologa@LeisatusexologaLa psicología tras el lenguaje no verbal ¿Por qué una esposa se pondría un sombrero que le tape el rostro en la posesión presidencial de su marido, en un recinto cerrado? 🤔 MUCHOS al verla nos hicim...
SummaryUn hilo analiza el lenguaje no verbal de una pareja presidencial durante una toma de posesión, interpretando gestos como un sombrero que tapa el rostro y un beso incómodo como señales de distancia emocional y desaires, contrastándolos con muestras de afecto genuino en otra pareja. La psicología de pareja explica cómo gestos como miradas, sonrisas, contacto físico y proximidad revelan el verdadero estado de una relación.Jan 21, 20257 tweets♥ 24.1K
Dr. Simon@goddek🚨OMFG—This Chinese-born woman, @DrLeanaWen, just called on Biden to immediately authorize bird flu vaccines and distribute millions of doses ASAP. This woman hates your freedom and should be behind...
SummaryA conspiracy-focused thread attacks Dr. Leana Wen, claiming she advocates authoritarian public health policies and has ties to communist influence, including unsubstantiated claims that she was a crisis actor and part of coordinated fear-mongering by Chinese-born officials.Dec 29, 20248 tweets♥ 19.9K
Paul Mason@paulmasonnewsTrump's apparent victory has 5 big implications for the UK: 🧵 1️⃣ It can happen here. He will back Farage, the Musk propaganda machine will crank up against Labour; the Tories will remould themselve...
SummaryTrump's UK victory has five major implications: far-right populism could spread to Britain, the UK must lead NATO as America becomes unreliable, mainstream misogyny will normalize, Labour must deliver real economic security to prevent voters turning to the far right, and the left must support Starmer's tough liberal approach to resist fascism rather than hamper it.Nov 6, 20245 tweets♥ 24.2K
Will Tanner@Will_Tanner_1A government-funded food pantry in Minnesota is now excluding whites If you needed yet more evidence that we’re drifting toward the South Africanization of America, or even the Mugabe-style Zimbabwi...
SummaryA Minnesota food pantry's exclusion of white people is presented as evidence of 'race communism' ideology similar to post-colonial Zimbabwe and South Africa, with the author arguing such policies intentionally impoverish whites and destroy economic prosperity rather than improve conditions for minorities.Sep 29, 202410 tweets♥ 22.5K
NewRulesGeopolitics@NewRulesGeo🚨🇺🇸🇵🇸 If Trump's not careful, Gaza could DESTROY his presidency beyond repair 👇🧵 Here’s why
SummaryTrump's proposal to take Gaza, displace Palestinians, and develop it as a luxury resort would alienate key US Middle East allies (Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey), risk driving them toward Russia and China, cost billions in reconstruction, require military resources to defeat Hamas, and could ultimately destroy his presidency politically.Feb 12, 202511 tweets♥ 23.3K
Senator Eric Schmitt@SenEricSchmittRosie Rios is a left-wing partisan. She's said "Mexico is my country, just like the U.S...I can't choose between the two." She claimed Trump "demonized" "my people." Biden made her chair of America...
SummaryThe author criticizes Rosie Rios, Biden's appointee as chair of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission (tasked with planning America's 250th anniversary celebration), arguing she is a partisan Democrat with anti-American rhetoric who has expressed divided loyalty between the U.S. and Mexico, and calls on President Trump to replace her.May 6, 20259 tweets♥ 17.3KDataRepublican (small r)@DataRepublican🧵 THREAD: The JB Pritzker Files Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is positioning himself as the Democratic hero of 2028. But before the national press crowns him, let's look at what he's built. As always,...
SummaryThread alleging Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has engaged in corruption, including FBI-taped political scheming, property tax fraud, weaponizing courts for personal financial gain, and family dynasty conflicts of interest while positioning himself as a 2028 Democratic presidential candidate. The author presents evidence of misconduct including ties to convicted felon Speaker Madigan, mishandled foster care facility scandal, and controversial cousin Tom Pritzker's Epstein connections.Feb 26, 202631 tweets♥ 18.1K
Senator Adam Schiff@SenAdamSchiffIt's midnight in Washington, and in case you're catching up... So far tonight, Republicans have blocked amendments that would: – Remove tariffs hurting families – Protect disaster response and recov...
SummaryA Twitter thread documents Republican senators blocking multiple amendments overnight that would protect workers' benefits, aid disaster relief, support Ukraine, and prevent tax cuts for billionaires, while arguing these votes represent a transfer of wealth from working Americans to the wealthy.Apr 5, 20253 tweets♥ 19.9K
Marina Helena@marinahelenabrJá que a imprensa continua chamando qualquer líder da direita de extremista, está mais que na hora de conhecermos os verdadeiros fascistas da esquerda. Quem lembra do presidente "paz e amor" conclama...
SummaryO thread argumenta que líderes e figuras da esquerda brasileira fazem discursos violentos e extremistas que são normalizados pela mídia, citando exemplos de calls for violence contra conservadores e críticos, enquanto a imprensa supostamente rotula apenas líderes de direita como extremistas.Sep 12, 20258 tweets♥ 19.4K
Eric Schmitt@Eric_SchmittIn one 18-month period in the early 1970s, there were 2,500 bombings on American soil—nearly 5 a day. Did you know that? Many Americans don't. These leftist terrorists who declared war on America we...
SummaryThis thread documents how Weather Underground members and other left-wing extremists from the 1970s bombing era went on to hold prestigious positions at top universities, law firms, and nonprofits, including figures like Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn who influenced major American institutions and political figures.Oct 2, 202511 tweets♥ 19.6K
Natalie Winters@nataliegwintersEXCLUSIVE: Billionaire Prem Reddy, recipient of the Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award, founded the $1.8B foundation that owns two Texas hospitals now under investigation for allegedly solicit...
SummaryBillionaire Prem Reddy, who received a Biden Lifetime Achievement Award, founded an $1.8B foundation whose hospitals are under investigation for soliciting birth tourism through targeted advertising in foreign countries. His daughter, a Democratic Party leadership member, chairs the foundation, and both have close ties to Democratic leadership including Biden, Harris, and other officials.Aug 15, 20267 tweets♥ 15.5K
Jonathan Sacerdoti@jonsac1️⃣ A British Jew was arrested, detained overnight, and charged—for holding a satirical sign mocking Hezbollah’s leader. Police claimed it might offend pro-Hezbollah protesters. Yes: he was prosecut...
SummaryA British Jewish man was arrested and detained for holding a satirical sign mocking Hezbollah's leader, with police claiming it might offend pro-Hezbollah protesters. After 8 months, charges were dropped, but the case highlights what critics call inconsistent enforcement of protest laws, with supporters of terrorist attacks facing no prosecution while satire targeting banned terrorist groups results in arrests.May 24, 20259 tweets♥ 19.7KMike Lee@BasedMikeLee🧵 1. McConnell’s attacks on Donald Trump & Rick Scott are indefensible Those running for Senate GOP leadership posts need to weigh in on this & commit never to sabotage Republican candidates...
SummaryA Republican critic argues that Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been attacking fellow Republicans like Donald Trump and Rick Scott instead of supporting them, and calls on candidates running to replace McConnell to commit to supporting all Republican candidates and explain their leadership vision for the conference.Oct 24, 20245 tweets♥ 19K
Cizañero@Cizanaparatodos