Ellen Gemma 

Retired high school history and English teacher and administrator.
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I have been worried about the immutable law of physics: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. DOGE is creating a lot of heartache and enemies out of good people who would make solid allies. I fear we’re going to pay hard for that in a leveling of the popular support that swept Trump into office. Those high-handed tactics—20 minutes??!—are going to create a lot of unnecessary hurt and righteous anger.

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Send me a list of everyone whose been banned so I can present it to Bari or her flunkies next Thursday. I was just invited to an open bar after party so I’m certain I’ll meet some of the FP people there

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