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From Truth to Profit: How Trump and the GOP Engineered a Market Grift in Broad Daylight By: ProjectFactz @projectfactz.bsky.social

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  From Truth to Profit: How Trump and the GOP Engineered a Market Grift in Broad Daylight By: ProjectFactz @projectfactz.bsky.social April 12, 2025 I. The Setup Wasn't Subtle—It Was Strategic On April 10th, 2025, Donald Trump posted a single word to Truth Social: "BUY." Within minutes, a basket of Trump-tied ETFs and SPACs spiked. This wasn't market confidence; this was manipulation in a red hat. And like clockwork, Speaker Mike Johnson echoed the sentiment, telling Americans, "It’s a great day to invest." What appeared as a spontaneous burst of optimism was anything but. This was a stress test for 2024's political strategy: use Trump's cult of personality not just to rig elections but to rig the markets. II. The Timeline They Hope You Don't Piece Together • 10:30 AM ET: Trump drops the word "BUY" on Truth Social. • 10:45 AM: Trump-linked MAGA ETFs experience an unusual bump. • 11:15 AM: Mike Johnson, flanked by House Repub...

Recent developments indicate a significant shift in Canada's stance toward Tesla

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AI said: ​Canada has not canceled a specific battery deal with Tesla or Elon Musk. However, recent developments indicate a significant shift in Canada's stance toward Tesla, particularly concerning electric vehicle (EV) incentives and rebate programs.​Teslarati+3InsideEVs+3New York Post+3 Federal Actions In March 2025, Canada's federal government, under Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland, froze approximately C$43 million in pending rebate payments to Tesla. This decision was prompted by a sudden surge in rebate claims from Tesla dealerships, raising concerns about potential abuse of the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program. Freeland announced that each claim would be individually reviewed, and Tesla would remain ineligible for future rebates as long as U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports persist .​Reuters+2New York Post+2Business Insider+2The Driven+1Business Insider+1 Provincial Measures Several Canadian provinces have taken steps to exclude Tesl...

Christopher Webb ‪@cwebbonline.com‬ 2028–just sayin 🔥

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https://bsky.app/profile/cwebbonline.com/post/3lmbd4tkt5s2f My observation about Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent actions and their potential impact on his support within the Democratic Party is well-founded.  Schumer's decision to vote for a Republican-backed government spending bill in March 2025, aimed at averting a government shutdown, has indeed sparked significant discontent among progressive Democrats. This move was perceived by many as a departure from staunch opposition to Republican policies, leading to internal party criticism. ​Vanity Fair The backlash has been notable, with organizations like Our Revolution reporting that nearly 90% of their surveyed members believe Schumer should step down as Senate minority leader. Additionally, 86% support the idea of a primary challenge against him if he refuses to resign. This sentiment is further echoed by declining favorability ratings; an Economist/YouGov poll from March 2025 indicates that Schumer's net f...

www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p... https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24a931_2c83.pdf

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The Supreme Court just handed the executive branch another dangerous tool while pretending it upheld the Constitution.  In a 5–4 decision that undermines meaningful judicial review, the Court vacated emergency orders meant to halt unjust detentions under the long-dormant but deeply authoritarian Alien Enemy Act. Here’s why this matters—and why the so-called defenders of original intent are helping the government erode the very liberties the Constitution was meant to protect. "Roberts et al have divined the Actual Intent of the constitution, which is to allow the government to exercise nearly unaccountable power to strip people of their rights. it is why we fought the revolution! ‪Steve Vladeck‬ ‪@stevevladeck.bsky.social‬ · 2h #BREAKING: 5-4 Court, with Barrett joining the three Dem. appointees in dissent *vacates* Chief Judge Boasberg’s temporary restraining orders in the Alien Enemy Act cases. Judicial review must be available, Court holds, but has to come through habeas petitio...

Jasmine Crockett’s Unapologetic Fight Against Political Hypocrisy

Jasmine Crockett’s Unapologetic Fight Against Political Hypocrisy By Projectfactz  In an era where political theatrics often overshadow real governance,  Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett  (D-TX) has emerged as a  fearless voice against Republican hypocrisy, political retribution, and injustice . Her confrontations with  Trump-aligned figures, GOP lawmakers, and the Department of Justice  have made her one of the most compelling members of Congress today. Recently, she delivered a  scathing speech in Congress  exposing  what she calls the GOP’s selective enforcement of the law —calling out Republican officials, including  former Florida AG Pam Bondi , for using intimidation tactics to silence critics. But this isn’t the first time Crockett has  pushed back against Republican politicians . Below, we highlight  some of her most powerful moments  where she stood her ground, calling out the  wrong  happening in real-tim...

The Weaponization of Protection Orders: A Legal Loophole for Abuse and Control

  The Weaponization of Protection Orders: A Legal Loophole for Abuse and Control Protection orders were designed as a safeguard, a legal mechanism to shield victims from harm and harassment. In cases of domestic violence, stalking, or genuine threats, these orders serve a critical role in ensuring safety. However, what happens when they are abused? What happens when families use protection orders as a weapon—not for protection, but for control, coercion, and punishment? The consequences are devastating, as I have personally experienced. The Personal Cost of a Weaponized Protection Order I am currently living in conditions that most would find inhumane. My sleeping bag and clothes were either stolen or confiscated while I was in court. The few belongings I have left, I cannot even wash. I am struggling to maintain basic hygiene, and as a result, I am getting sick. Despite my pleas for emergency support, I have been met with neglect and indifference. I see others—criminals include...

Trump’s ‘I’m Joking’ Tactic: A Strategy to Normalize Authoritarianism

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  Trump’s ‘I’m Joking’ Tactic: A Strategy to Normalize Authoritarianism Donald Trump’s recent comments about seeking a third term should not be brushed off as mere trolling. When asked whether he has been presented with plans that would allow him to seek a third term, Trump responded, “There are methods which you could do it.” When pressed for more details, he simply replied, “no.” This response—casual, ambiguous, yet loaded—fits a well-established pattern: testing the waters for ideas that seem extreme now but could gain traction over time. The Playbook: Say It, Deny It, Normalize It Trump has long employed a strategy where he introduces radical ideas, waits for the backlash (or lack thereof), and then either walks them back or pushes them further. He used this method to normalize election denial, political violence, and the weaponization of government institutions against his enemies. Now, he is applying the same tactic to the possibility of a third term. First, he jokes about it...