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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

Thank God for whistleblowers. That’s bravery. That’s patriotism.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

BREAKING: Annnnnd..... arrest in progress!

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

3 years

The greatest thing I have heard all day is that my 83-year-old father in law got suspended from Twitter for saying he hopes “a coyote grabs Ted Cruz’s ass” while cruising the Rio Grande.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

7 years

In the Times of London this morning:

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Michelle Kosinski

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4 years

NEW: Official source: Bethesda Bicycle Biff (actual name to come) is under arrest. Being processed in the jail as we speak.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

BREAKING: Maryland-National Park Police are now moving on an arrest warrant, three counts of 2nd-degree assault.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

3 years

Covering State, I had an entire file titled "Pompeo being a d***," detailing the uncalled-for garbage he would regularly spout to members of Congress, etc. It got so big I could barely keep up-- since there was so much else to cover. Perhaps time to open the archives...

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

5 years

NEW: The State Department has just had to cancel its big international conference on BORDER SECURITY and preventing WMD across borders... due to the shutdown over...yes, BORDER SECURITY

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

6 years

Carl Bernstein on @CNN calls for WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to resign, and testify to Congress on evidence he has seen that Trump is unfit to lead America.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

1 year

Elon Musk scandalously spotted bare-armed and braless at World Cup.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

NEW: Official source: The true identity of the Bethesda suburban spandex Enforcer issss..... Anthony Brennan III, age 60 of Kensington, Maryland

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

9 days

A few weeks ago, I had dinner with a few couples, friends of friends, all American. All were well-educated and successful in careers. They seemed great! On the surface. For like an hour. But slowly, over a few drinks, they began to let slip their true MAGA natures....

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

This is at least the third time now we have seen a sr member of State try to say “now we need to be off the record so I can irrationally berate you.” Pro tip: Off-the-record is for the exchange of information + insight. Not to shield the world from your bad behavior.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

6 years

American Airlines tells the US govt to "immediately refrain" from using them to transport migrant children.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

5 years

The State Dept is holding a special informational call today. But the State Dept press corps wasn’t invited. Being told it’s for “faith-based media only”...

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

7 years

Music teacher comes to our house. Gives our kid a significant, noticeable haircut. Tells no one. Then leaves. !!!

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

6 years

Source: State Dept folks caught "completely off guard" by Trump's cancelling Pompeo's trip to NKorea; they had been "briefing allies’ embassies about their objectives for the trip like ten minutes before!"

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Michelle Kosinski

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5 years

Source: Trump headed to the G20 in a "terrible mood," "spooked and completely distracted." Has downgraded some bilateral meetings that he didn't want to do in the first place, feeling "there's nothing in them for him."

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

6 years

Source with familiarity of discussions: Pompeo trip to NKorea went "as badly as it could have gone." North Koreans were just "messing around."

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

6 years

When we asked SecState Pompeo if he had anything to say --anything-- on the violence in Israel right now... he turned his back, and walked away.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

6 years

Now Macron urges the world to STOP making trade agreements with countries that don't support the Paris Climate Deal....which is... the US.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

3 years

I don't care if the president wears a Rolex or an Apple watch or a knotted string. I don't care what they like to drive or do on the weekend. Don't care if they're gay or straight, wealthy or poor. Just someone who is a good person and knows what the f*** they are doing, cool?

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

5 years

Now: The State Department won't release any transcript of Pompeo's briefing with "faith-based media only," nor a list of who was invited, who attended, and whether a range of faiths was included.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

NEW: Official source: Arrest was calm. He was taken in without even a wrist-grab or a paper-snatch.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

9 days

If people don't ever talk about these things as friends and neighbors, and only live in their own warped information silos, how will they ever learn what is true or false? How will the truth ever make them consider alternatives? The allure of bullshit is co-opting decent minds.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

6 years

New Secretary of State Pompeo welcomes reporters to his first press conference...then takes no questions...

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

9 days

As it went on, my friends and I realized we were surrounded by otherwise carefully closeted MAGAts. It's funny how the extremist or just wrong beliefs can't help but leak out, even when you least expect them, and from people you least expect. They are out there.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

5 years

NEW: John Kerry’s spokesman responds to Trump’s accusations: "Everything President Trump said today is simply wrong, end of story. He's wrong about the facts, wrong about the law, and sadly he's been wrong about how to use diplomacy to keep America safe.”

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

9 days

This dinner continues to haunt me. They all seemed so... normal. When I asked the couple who were my old friends how THEY didn't know, they said that in their upscale FL neighborhood, people are extremely careful not to ever broach or debate the subject. This is not healthy.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

To review: * Anthony Brennan III was arrested tonight. * He IS NOT/ WAS NOT a cop. * Twitter did not find him. * 3 counts of 2nd-degree assault, which are misdemeanors. * The people in his rage video were teenagers. * He has been fired from his job.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

9 days

The others-- when they realized that a few in their presence came armed with (gasp) actual facts (NO!)-- quickly changed the subject and nervously said they don't want to talk politics. They realized they would be eviscerated on all idiotic points, especially on the economy.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

3 years

As an American journalist, you never expect: 1. Your own govt to lie to you, repeatedly 2. Your own govt to hide information the public has a right to know 3. Your own govt to spy on your communications Trump's unAmerican regime did all of these. No one should accept this.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

6 years

Sr. European diplomat, on dealing with State Dept today re Iran: “All is a shambles there. Total incoherence between State and NSC. Plus, no one has any clue on the day after. There is no strategy.”

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

Apology from Bethesda ragebiker Anthony Brennan III: “I am sick with remorse for the pain and fear I caused the victims on the trail, and online....I am committed to making amends by addressing, through counseling, the underlying issues that led to my abhorrent behavior.”

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

BREAKING: Source: Arrest of Bethesda’s Bicycle Biff is imminent. Happening today. Stay tuned.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

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The next crew suddenly busted out with air quotes when mentioning climate change. Again, these are otherwise smart people. Not scientists, clearly. But educated. And the dude took seething umbrage when my friend mentioned the damage Trump had done and vowed to continue to do.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

How an Irish paper calls it

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

3 years

He gets extra points for looking lovely in his family tartan at our wedding.

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Michelle Kosinski

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9 days

One of the couples each attended top ivy league colleges. But now that it was university time for their own kids, they were adamantly NOT letting them apply to any ivies. And were weird about explaining why. Though the kids were double legacies. Okayyy... moving on...

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

3 years

He lives in Trump country confederate-flag land and is a fearless badass.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

6 years

The State Dept. just called NKorea's military parade a "dog and pony show." Sooooo...

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

NEW: A US university has been ready and waiting to charter a flight to get American students out of Cusco, Peru, where they've been stranded... but source says State Dept must sign off, and has been unresponsive.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

2 years

When I would spend time in Moscow frequently, not a single Russian I ever encountered supported Putin. They were horrified by the dictatorship. From taxi drivers to academics. The only cities where I've met actual Putin-supporting Russians have been in America. In NY. Florida.

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Michelle Kosinski

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3 years

Your classic fiery Scotsman (tempered with some Creek) with a red-haired daughter and a crazy, unrelenting sense of humor. He’s your Twitter offender of the day. 👍🏻

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

6 years

The last FB post of N. Ogden mayor and soldier Brent Taylor, killed today serving in Afghanistan: "I hope everyone back home exercises their right to vote.... We have far more as Americans that unites us than divides us. United we stand, divided we fall. God Bless America."

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

Already aging more poorly than cocaine residue spread across a CPAC nightstand.

Jason Miller

@JasonMillerinDC

4 years

Fake news. Not ours. We’ll win bigger.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

7 years

The State Dept isn't holding a press conference on the Lavrov-Trump-Tillerson meetings today...but the Russians are.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

9 days

@BraneRunner How about, don't vote for career fraudsters who are willing to lie tens of thousands of times, sexually abuse women, and steal? Basic enough?

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

3 years

Looks like the pen is back in style at the White House, sorry Sharpie. 😭

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

7 years

50 US mayors pledge to uphold Paris Climate Agreement commitments on their own-- including Washington DC.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

6 years

Meanwhile last night at the Trump Hotel

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Michelle Kosinski

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6 years

Source: Expecting a coordinated annoucement between US and multiple European countries tomorrow, expelling Russian diplos in droves. A "significant number" likely getting the boot.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

1 year

2 months old Spent 5 days beneath rubble Survivor.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

3 years

Now retired, he volunteered to work deep in Trump country for the Democratic party, but they didn't really respond. Dumb on their part, because he is very, very smart. Instead, he wrote letters to his local newspaper. And....Tweeted. :)

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

2 years

Don't forget: both Justices Gorsuch and Thomas have also called for a "review" of NYT v. Sullivan, a ruling that bolsters the First Amendment. Autocracy comes at you quick.

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Michelle Kosinski

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3 years

His name is @KennethVDuncan and he grew up on a farm in Maryland to very strict parents. He went to college and wrote for the AP before working in county government.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

3 years

Now forced to send traditional old emails from the lonely pain of Twitmo, he says he will be set free on Saturday and plans to behave accordingly.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

2 years

Queen Elizabeth never sent an angry tweet Never took a cheesy selfie Never aimed for sexy poses or showing off Never interviewed with a glossy magazine Never played on public emotions Kept her feelings to herself Tried to serve her country Not perfect, but didn't pretend to be.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

3 years

He married his college sweetheart and moved to Fort Washington, a diverse community where he was loved for being an anti-racist who let everyone--regardless of background or "story"-- play basketball in the hoop he installed outside his house.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

6 years

People like to say the phrase "p***ing match," Especially in Washington. But you have no idea what that means, in the literal sense Until you let a friendly neighborhood cat inside your home to hang out because it's cute And you already have a cat.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

This is so typical, and repulsive. Pompeo and his team, from the start, have felt bullying is the way to stop the press from pressing.... Guess what, it doesn’t work.

Rebecca Ballhaus

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4 years

“He used the F-word in that sentence and many others. He asked if I could find Ukraine on a map. I said yes, and he called out for aides to bring us a map of the world with no writing. I pointed to Ukraine. He put the map away.”

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Michelle Kosinski

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5 years

The food on Air Force One today, via the press pool

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Michelle Kosinski

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4 years

Nothing says "I've got something to hide" like removing the watchdog; eliminating the checks and balances.

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Michelle Kosinski

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5 years

After TWELVE HOURS at the State Department, the Mexican foreign minister says he's wrapping things up, a deal with the US has indeed been reached, and he'll come out and brief the press soon.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

3 years

A THOUSAND TIMES YES

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

NEW: Official source: The true identity of the Bethesda suburban spandex Enforcer issss..... Anthony Brennan III, age 60 of Kensington, Maryland

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Michelle Kosinski

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3 years

Remember when Russian intelligence tried to spread the conspiracy theory that it was UKRAINE that meddled in 2016 election? Pompeo refused to disavow it-- instead, said it should be taken seriously. "We have a duty to chase that down..."

Aaron Rupar

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3 years

Mike Pompeo tells Chris Wallace Trump just needed four more years to get tough on Russia, and defends the Trump administration's human rights record (Jamal Khashoggi is unavailable for comment)

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5 years

Gen. James Mattis: "I think the only person in the military that Mr. Trump doesn’t think is overrated... that’s Colonel Sanders.”

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Michelle Kosinski

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6 years

On the streets of DC right now

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6 years

After NINE days, those 12 kids and their soccer coaches have been found ALIVE in the Thai cave!

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Michelle Kosinski

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2 years

Countries that have rejected the right-wing populist in the last leadership election: Brazil! Colombia France Austria Chile Slovenia Australia US Iceland

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Michelle Kosinski

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Sen. Jeff Flake at Harvard: Congress "is utterly supine in the face of the moral vandalism that flows from the White House daily." Trump has "debased" the presidency.

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Michelle Kosinski

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@DanWill37305484 My god yes

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4 years

Are Republicans listening to any of this. How is it possible to not find it all deeply important? How can any intelligent human look away from these actions?

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Michelle Kosinski

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@iangurvitz @drfarmertx Religion and money. That volatile, potentially toxic brew.

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7 years

Imagine if you were just growing up-- and THIS was your first consciousness of American politics. Your 1st experience of what it's all about

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Michelle Kosinski

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3 years

Auschwitz sweatshirt are two words never meant to go together

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8 years

Pres Obama: “I don’t have to make the case against (Trump) because every time he talks, he makes the case against his own candidacy.”

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7 years

This is how your government responds to unfavorable news coverage:

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Michelle Kosinski

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4 years

At the (largely deserted) Wharf, here in DC, every day at noon someone comes out and does THIS: #ElmoAtTheWharf

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Michelle Kosinski

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7 years

Think of your company's CEO. Imagine if they started repeatedly tweeting out insults to company executives. And to clients. Wow, imagine.

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6 years

Fired SecState Rex Tillerson calls for a "fierce defense of the truth and a common set of facts." (However this is the guy who didn't want us on his plane)

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Michelle Kosinski

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4 years

Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV. In the end, they all came for him.

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5 years

Miami is full of lightning and heat, with talk of Dorian in the air...

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Michelle Kosinski

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6 years

Trump calls Kim Jong Un's letter to him a "very interesting letter." Then, after a few minutes, says he hasn't opened it yet, and that he could be in for a "big surprise."

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

4 years

Sounds like that darn ramp really grabbed him by the p****.

Sarah Reese Jones

@PoliticusSarah

4 years

Trump blamed walking three blocks, saluting, the sun, his shoes, making a speech and the ramp itself for why he couldn’t walk down a ramp. #TrumpMeltdown #TulsaTrumpRally #TrumpRally2020 via @politicususa

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Michelle Kosinski

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6 years

NEW: Source close to White House acknowledges that this is indeed a public shaming of Tillerson. Plan is to get him to "punch out." "The clock is ticking."

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Michelle Kosinski

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6 years

US Amb. to the UN Nikki Haley SQUARELY blames Russia for UK nerve agent attack, calls for "immediate concrete measures" to hold Russia accountable.

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Michelle Kosinski

@MichLKosinski

3 years

And here is a politician and hypocrite who preferred to go around Congress--and protocol--and law--to cater to the Saudis again and again; who expected Americans to foot his family's bills in secrecy; who was known as "a screamer" that needed coddling, by his own security detail.

Secretary Pompeo

@SecPompeo

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. @XiyueWang9 was conducting historical research in 2016 when the Iranian regime arrested him, convicted him of espionage, and sentenced him to 10 years in prison. We pressed for his freedom until the regime released him in 2019 – with no pallets of cash in return. #AmericansFirst

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Michelle Kosinski

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2 years

Once again, fmr. SecState Mike Pompeo chooses to blame BIDEN-- over Putin's endless nuclear threats. The same Putin he called “savvy,” "elegantly sophisticated," "talented," and so many other unnecessary compliments. Disgusting and pathetic.

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Michelle Kosinski

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4 years

Shoutout to the MNCP investigator who worked LONG hours on this... Detective Crystal Lopez! One of those people who inspires good people, to want to be officers. Not long ago she took down an entire crime ring. You can hear of her badassery here:

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Michelle Kosinski

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3 years

So the president accused of fraud, sexual assault, abuse of power, obstruction, incitement, etc etc etc has now been impeached twice. Yet still holds office. Congratulations, America...

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Michelle Kosinski

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Melania Trump heads for Texas to meet migrant kids... Wearing a jacket with "I really don't care. Do U?" scrawled in huge letters across the back of it. Now her office angrily wonders why people are asking about that. okayyyyy......

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Michelle Kosinski

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7 years

It's that time...

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6 years

Gonna be one remarkable first hello between two leaders who have called each other "Little Rocket Man" and a "lunatic mean old trickster and human reject."

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5 years

NEW: Source: Ahead of deadline, the Trump admin is expected to "double down on defending" the Saudi crown prince, and repeat that there is "no smoking gun" linking him directly to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

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Back in 2008, in Knoxville, it was this guy who entered a church with a gun and started killing. In his manifesto, he wrote how he hated gay people, other races, and "damned left-wing liberals"-- though he survived on welfare and food stamps. A chronic drunk, and Fox News fan.

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1 year

@ProjectLincoln Last night’s hookers

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Michelle Kosinski

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3 years

Went to DC with an assault rifle, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and ideas of what he wanted to do, who he wanted to kill. Any GOPer whining about “unity” needs to reckon with this first. All of this. Straight up to the top.

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And after all this....SecState Pompeo refuses to take a single question

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