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OG blogger, bass player, country boy punk rock-n-roller metal head, writer, podcast producer/co-host https://thenogoodcrowd.bandcamp.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-pondcast/id1700009770 FWIW: I hate social media.

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 4h

Don’t worry, Mitch McConnell, we haven’t forgotten that most of this is your fault.

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Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 2h

Safe travels, Ace Frehley. You were always my favorite from KISS. youtu.be/FapDsYN-M_k?...

Hotter Than Hell

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Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 2h

Good.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13h

Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 73 out of the last 85 days.

Epstein Shutdown.

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Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 5h

I’m pretty sure Pennsylvania is in that too. If not that partnership, then definitely another one.

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Margaret Cho @margaretcho.bsky.social · 7h

The reason they fight so hard, loud, crazy, lying at every opportunity, exaggerating everything until it makes no sense - is that they know if they lose, they’re going to prison. We have to make sure they go there.

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Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 5h

#stefanikkk

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 6h

“You shall be judged by the company you keep.”

Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 5h

I don’t feel bad for him. He’s made my life and the lives of people I love immeasurably worse. He’s a terrible person, and you don’t have to feel bad for him just because he’s old and infirm.

Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 5h

Look at this evil fossil. So much of our situation is Mitch McKKKonnell’s fault, his doing. I hope every day is living Hell for him.

Ken Klippenstein @kenklippenstein.bsky.social · 8h

83 year old Senator Mitch McConnell just tripped and fell while being asked about ICE

Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 5h

Chicken

Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 10h

See my brand new thread on Dave McCormick (R-Pa).

Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 10h

Remind them that we're at an impasse bc Trump and the GOP have broken deals (impoundment and recissions) and can't be trusted anymore. The more pressure the better, and at the end of the day you'll feel good knowing that at the very least you have ruined a Republican's day. 5/end

Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 10h

His website is here: www.mccormick.senate.gov. Call AND write. Be unsparing in your shaming. Ask them if their mom would approve of what they're doing. Ask if they can look at themselves in the mirror. Ask if it makes them feel really big to beat up on disabled and hungry kids. 4/several

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Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 10h

"Why are we sending $40 billion to Argentina w/o congressional approval when all they do is default?" "Why can't we afford ACA subsidies but $40B to Argentina?" "It's not a good look to take food away from hungry children or to cut special ed funds out of spite." (include Bible verses). 3/several

Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 10h

McCormick isn't hardcore MAGA. He worked in seversal positions under Bush, in Commerce, Nat'l Security, and Int'l Economic Affairs. Business leader/CEO. He is almost certainly pissed about Argentina. Has declined Trump cabinet positions. USE THESE LEVERAGE POINTS WHEN YOU CALL. 2/several

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Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 10h

If you live in PA, call Dave McCormick at 202-224-6324. Tell them I told you to call. They ARE susceptible to shame. Do NOT let them put this on Democrats. Remind his office the GOP has the votes to end this whenever they want. Bible verses about children are good too. 1/several.

Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 11h

So the feds have now directed states NOT to send out November SNAP benefits.

A whole bunch of people are going to go hungry this Thanksgiving.

FUCK THAT HEARTLESS DUDE!

All he does is hurt people.

If you haven’t donated to a food bank recently, now is a good time to start.

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Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 10h

There is no someone. There is only us. We're all we've got.

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Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 10h

I can't say that the enemy of my enemy is my friend--but I am absolutely happy to egg her on.

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 1d

The racist-ass Supreme Court says race can't be a factor for college admissions or redistricting but racial profiling is perfectly fine for ICE to bash brown and Black skulls.

F this corrupt institution.

Expand the Court.

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Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 1d

Lots of stuff, IMO. She's positioning for post-DJT, yes. But also, she HATES Mike Johnson & she wants Epstein files released. Plus her kids are directly hit by ACA costs, and mass deportations (see recent clip by Nicole Wallace) are hurting her family's construction business. Let 'em fight, I say.

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Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 1d

Good lord, what a miserable person.

Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 1d

It is unbelievably sad what is happening to our country.

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 1d

If you’ve recently awoken from a coma, the Speaker of the House is stalling the swearing in of a newly elected member from Arizona because she would be the deciding vote in the discharge petition to release the Epstein files, which would be trouble for his boss.

You’re caught up.

Ps: Welcome back.

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Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 1d

I will be having a fun time with Dave McComick's office tomorrow. I did some reading on him, and the Argentina stuff has to really be rankling him, with his background. Not that I have any sympathy... @ryanroat.bsky.social @booman23.bsky.social @timklateriser.bsky.social @jcm800.bsky.social

Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 1d

Insurance rates up $2000.

Food benefits cut off.

Farmers unable to sell their crops.

Skyrocketing national debt.

$40 billion to Argentina.

America First!

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Brendancalling @brendancalling.bsky.social · 1d

I have some good ideas about what to do with kings.

Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 1d

“No Kings equals no paychecks”

It means the oligarchs must control everything and you must be ok with it.

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