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Josh V

@bruiserchgo.bsky.social

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Chicagoan, liberal, LGBT, tech, gaming, etc.

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Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · Feb 26

I keep seeing claims that Democrats need to shift more to the center, and I think that’s wrong. I wrote about my thoughts for how Democrats can move forward here: bruiserblog.com/2025/02/07/n...

Now What?

Well, well, well. We’re a little over two weeks into the second Trump presidency and… holy fucking shit! I think even many of us who were shouting warnings about Trump have been a little taken abac…

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Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 8h

Elmo will demand it gets more Nazi-fied again

Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 8h

I bet his handlers are showing him footage from his birthday parade.

“You were right, Mr. President. Very few people!”

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 19h

The ability to remove your post when a hostile account quote-tweets you is a great feature of Bluesky.

To do it, go to their quote-tweet of you, click on the three dots in the bottom right, then click “detach quote.”

It shows up as “removed by author.”

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Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 13h

Ooh I had no idea that was a feature! I haven’t had the need to do this yet but it’s a great feature to know about.

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Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 15h

A dinosaur talking with an NPR producer.

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Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 15h

ADP

Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 15h

I’m with my city in spirit though not physically, and will join a local protest here on vacation

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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 15h

Helicopter view of Chicago #NoKings in Grant Park via @cbschicago.bsky.social

View from the sky of tens of thousands gathered in Chicago's Grant Park for the No Kings protest

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Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 15h

Trump would probably settle for being a Patrician à la Vetinari. Of course, Trump doesn’t have a 10th of his intellect.

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Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 15h

What is this crap? So tired of these fundraising texts. There seems to be an endless supply of these organizations, no matter how many times you STOP or block.

Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 16h

I’m on a long weekend getaway but I’m still going to a local #NoKings rally and march today. It’s so important that I’m protesting on my vacation! 💪🏼 🚫🤴🏼

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Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 1d

They’re selectively legalizing white collar crime. If you’re on Trump’s side you can grift, lie, cheat and steal.

Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 1d

Another thing that would have been a HUGE scandal for any previous president, is just another day in Trump 2.0.

Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 1d

But then you’ll miss them violating the Hatch Act on a regular basis! Which—and I haven’t looked—I’m sure they’ll do.

Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Johnson is the most ignorant Speaker in history. 🙈🙉🙊

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Micah @rincewind.run · 1d

just go to the protests

take whatever precautions you personally feel comfortable with but these are massive, joyful events, go and have fun

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Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 2d

If you haven’t protested recently or just want to brush up, here is one of many good resources to prepare you www.huffpost.com/entry/protes...

Protesting? Here's What To Wear, Bring And Do To Protect Yourself.

Know your rights and stay safe while demonstrating with this expert advice.

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Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 2d

And maybe try creating a world people actually want to bring kids into. Instead of *gesture around*

Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 2d

If you’re able and you feel safe doing so (bring a friend!) I encourage you to attend a #NoKings protest this weekend. You don’t need a sign or anything, just show up and be peaceful. We’re teetering on the precipice. People are being grabbed off the streets by masked agents. The time is NOW!

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 4d

Unless and until some kind of compelling legal and moral argument is presented as to why this is a legitimate use of deadly force, this is just…mass murder.

Amarnath Amarasingam @amaramarasingam.bsky.social · 4d

The military has now killed 27 people as if they were enemy soldiers in a war zone and not criminal suspects. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 4d

Trump just bombed six more people in the Caribbean, for a total of 27 civilians who have been killed so far by the US military. It’s illegal for the military to target civilians who do not pose an immediate threat. This is murder.

U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says
In a social media post, the president said the people aboard a boat were suspected of smuggling drugs for an unspecified group his team had labeled terrorists.

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Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 5d

They are rounding people up first and asking for papers later

Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 5d

Don’t forget the bribes from Twitter and Google

Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 5d

I got that same text about pizza for college kids. I was like… what?

Josh V @bruiserchgo.bsky.social · 5d

Damn I couldn’t make the secret meeting, I was hoping I could get paid via Venmo.