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Melanie Rose

@busgeek.bsky.social

180 followers 150 following 3K posts

Diehard Democrat, amateur photographer, flowers are a favorite subject but I'm allergic to pollen. Sending me a direct message is the fastest way to get blocked.

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Melanie Rose @busgeek.bsky.social · 1h

Goodnight everyone! 😊 💙 💛

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Yes, please!

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This is the young GOP mindset? 😳😡

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 2h

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 3h

Was it America First or Argentina First? Somehow there’s $40 billion for Argentina.

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Teri G @terilg.bsky.social · 3h

When a picture says a thousand words…

#TrumpsShutdownDragsOn

When a picture says a thousand words…

Photo of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson biting his lip

#TrumpsShutdownDragsOn

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3h

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the diverse cultures that make our state stronger.

I’ll keep fighting to make sure everyone can make it and thrive in Illinois.

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KB Berggren @countingcrones.bsky.social · 2h

Disgusting beyond belief.

This pastor was also shot in the head with a pepper ball while the ICE shooters on the roof laughed and kept shooting. Protesters covered the pastor with their bodies when he was on the ground and took the remaining shots. 🙏💙🤬

A photo from Chicago showing a pastor getting pepper-sprayed.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 4h

very funny that JD Vance has so little to do with his time that he goes on podcasts to defend 30-year-old men for saying how much they love Hitler

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

JD Vance dismisses Young Republicans who in a group chat said "I love Hitler" and joked about slavery and rape as "a bunch of kids" who "told stupid jokes" and adds that "most of the stupid things I did when I was a teenager and young adult, they're not on the internet."

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Melanie Rose @busgeek.bsky.social · 1h

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 2h

There are so many obvious constitutional violations in this story. It is enraging.
There is no war, there is no foreign invasion, there is nothing that justify it. This is a choice to create a military presence that will brutalize residents of cities that do not support the President.

Lynda Lopez @lyndab08.bsky.social · 2h

"The boy, who is Hispanic and African American, was held in a garage for five hours “without informing his family, stating any charges, or allowing him to call an attorney,” the statement said. He is a U.S. citizen, as is his entire immediate family, the release said."

Melanie Rose @busgeek.bsky.social · 18h

Today's bonus photo was taken on August 10th, 2025, at West Dennis Beach. 😊 💙 🌊

There are some odd plants growing in West Dennis. 😉

Melanie Rose @busgeek.bsky.social · 18h

Good morning everyone! 😊 💙 💛

Please stay safe out there... 💙 🌊

This one was taken on May 3rd, 2025, at my local Stop and Shop... 😉 💙 🌊

Happy Hump Day! 😁

Melanie Rose @busgeek.bsky.social · 1d

Goodnight everyone! 😊 💙 💛

Not my photo or digital creation... 💙 🌊

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Biggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · 1d

Tax the FRIGGIN RICH.....

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Melanie Rose @busgeek.bsky.social · 1d

If even NewsMax refuses to sign, it must be really bad... 😮

Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 1d

Pentagon’s policy bars reporters from accessing or soliciting info not authorized by the DoD which is funded by nearly $1 trillion in taxpayer dollars. NYT’s Richard Stevenson said it limits coverage. Noncompliant journalists must surrender credentials by Tuesday.
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MAGA TV network refuses to sign Hegseth's dubious new press policy

Pro-MAGA TV network Newsmax joined many other outlets in refusing to sign the Pentagon's new restrictive press policy."Newsmax has no plans to sign the letter," the network said in a statement provide...

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 2d

Things to do in the future:

1. Putting them all on trial for crimes against humanity at the Hague

2. Totally reforming entire government to root out corruption and abuse of power so this bullshit never happens again

3. At some point you’d imagine, brunch

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Melanie Rose @busgeek.bsky.social · 1d

Today's bonus photo was taken on August 10th, 2025, at West Dennis Beach. 😊 💙 🌊

Melanie Rose @busgeek.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning everyone! 😊 💙 💛

Please stay safe out there... 💙 🌊

This one was taken on May 3rd, 2025, at my local Stop and Shop... 😉 💙 🌊