Mike’s Blog Round-up

In June, Oklahoma’s Trump-supporting top school official, Ryan Walters, ordered the state’s schools to teach the Bible in class—and this week, his department put in a $3 million proposal to buy 55,000 Bibles for Oklahoma schools. But out of the thousands of versions available for purchase, it seems only two holy books fit the state Department of Education’s strict criteria: one sold by Donald J.

On Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) agency didn’t have enough funding for the rest of hurricane season. Some on the right, including Trump, seized on the moment to attack their favorite scapegoat: undocumented immigrants. “They stole the FEMA money just like they stole it from a bank so they could give it to their illegal immigrants who they want to have vote for them,” Trump falsely claimed during a rally in Michigan yesterday. Trump: “They stole the FEMA money just like they stole it from a bank so they could give it to their illegal immigrants who they want to have vote for them.” pic.twitter.com/r8XDiXWvCA— Republican Voters Against Trump (@AccountableGOP) October 3, 2024 FEMA’s response: a fact check page, where the agency denied diverting funds. Here’s how FEMA funding actually works: Congress allocates disaster relief funds, which FEMA can use for things like direct financial assistance for those in affected areas, delivering essential items like food and water, and funding rebuilding projects from local governments.

Long gone are the innocent days when media outlets claimed the independence and nuance of the politics of Elon Musk. Now, amid myriad X posts spreading far-right propaganda on immigrants, trans people, and, well, just about any other topic, it has become obvious where one of the richest men in the world stands. This week, there was more proof that Musk has put his money where his mouth has been.

One Bible that fits State Superintendent Ryan Walters' criteria for flooding schools in Oklahoma with Bibles is Lee Greenwood’s God Bless the USA. Bible, endorsed by Trump and known as the Trump Bible. They cost $60 each online, and Trump receives fees for his endorsement. There's always a grift with this guy. Trump, while facing a mountain of legal fees, hawked the Bible during Holy Week, writing, "Let’s Make America Pray Again.

During a bipartisan "meet your candidate" event, an Idaho state senator, Dan Foreman, had a complete meltdown which culminated with him screaming at a Native American Democrat to go back where she came from: When asked if discrimination existed in Idaho, conservative Sen. Dan Foreman said no. In a statement released Wednesday, Democratic candidate for House Seat A and member of the Nez Perce tribe Trish Carter-Goodheart said she pushed back on that idea when it was her turn to speak, pointing to her own experience and the history of white supremacy groups in Northern Idaho. “[J]ust because someone hasn’t personally experienced discrimination, doesn’t mean it’s not happening.

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