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Cheri Armstrong @cheriarmstrong.bsky.social · Dec 31

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Cheri Armstrong @cheriarmstrong.bsky.social · 1h

I hadn’t thought of it like that, but you are definitely on point!

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Michael @guardian-of-light.bsky.social · 12h

Mike Johnson is as useless as nipples on a rattlesnake.

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thebeeselbow.bsky.social @thebeeselbow.bsky.social · 11h

Hand picked to be his masters bad actor. This political theatre is shameful, as you obviously can't make a budget, when you don't talk to Dems...-

Cheri Armstrong @cheriarmstrong.bsky.social · 1d

Andy Borowitz satire

A review of activities performed by him in 2025 yields only three: sending co-workers home on an extended vacation, refusing to swear in a new co-worker, and praying for the Rapture.

open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...

Americans Mystified Why Nonessential Federal Employee Still Has Job

The still-employed man performs no identifiable function, Americans noted.

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(We the) People Over Politics @kudubro.bsky.social · 9h

Get your signs ready👇

And bring 🇺🇸 flags. Let’s show Mike Johnson that it’s not a “Hate America” rally, it’s a “Love America, hate Trump” rally.

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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 1d

Muireann Bradley is California dreamin’ after landing dream gig with Neil Young and Lana Del Rey www.donegaldaily.com/2025/10/09/m...

Muireann Bradley is California dreamin’ after landing dream gig with Neil Young and Lana Del Rey - Donegal Daily

FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint Ballybofey blues star Muireann Bradley will share the stage with Neil Young, Beck and Lana Del Ray at a…

www.donegaldaily.com

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 21h

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Cheri Armstrong @cheriarmstrong.bsky.social · 2h

I appreciate you bringing up “Flerken.” I’m a bit of a word nerd and I love to expand my vocabulary.

Cheri Armstrong @cheriarmstrong.bsky.social · 2h

100%! That’s what makes satire so funny.

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The Borowitz Report @borowitzreport.bsky.social · 23h

Trump Claims Thousands of Chicagoans Were Seen Running for Their Lives Over Weekend

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Cheri Armstrong @cheriarmstrong.bsky.social · 2h

@borowitzreport.bsky.social is here.

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The Borowitz Report @borowitzreport.bsky.social · 16h

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SkierMichael @skiermichael.bsky.social · 22h

One of the cops who created a false justification for the warrant that led to Breonna Taylor’s killing has plead guilty.

www.reuters.com/legal/former...

#BLM

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SkierMichael @skiermichael.bsky.social · 20h

The high number of COVID deaths in urban blue counties occurred when there was no vaccine; the high toll of COVID deaths in red counties occurred after a vaccine being available. #VaccinesWork

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SkierMichael @skiermichael.bsky.social · 3h

I wore a mask, even though I was vaccinated, to protect those who are medically fragile, have compromised immune systems or are too young for the vaccines. I knew vaccinated people could still spread COVID-19.

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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 2h

🚨🚨In 2026 Medicare pilot program WISeR (Wasteful & Inappropriate Service Reduction) TESTS in NJ, OH, OK, TX, AZ & WA. Adds 17 prior authorizations & uses AI for determinations. PAs DELAY & DENY care & TARGETS alternate methods for PAIN relief & INCHES Medicare towards PRIVATIZATION. PLEASE REPOST!🔥🔥

● Electrical Nerve Stimulators
● Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence
● Phrenic Nerve Stimulator
● Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s Disease
● Vagus Nerve Stimulation
● Induced Lesions of Nerve Tracts
● Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Management excluding facet joint injections
● Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation (PVA) for Vertebral Compression Fracture
● Cervical Fusion
● Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee
● Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
● Incontinence Control Devices
● Diagnosis and Treatment of Impotence
● Percutaneous Image-Guided Lumbar Decompression for Spinal Stenosis
● Skin and Tissue Substitutes (LCDs below) – only applicable to MAC jurisdictions and
states that have an active LCD in place
++ Application of Bioengineered Skin Substitutes to Lower Extremity Chronic
Non-Healing Wounds
++ Wound Application of Cellular and/or Tissue Based Products (CTPs), Lower
Extremities
PLEASE REPOST EVERYWHERE!

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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 8h

You, my friend are one of the few people who, when you mention Social Security you talk about all of us: Seniors, People With Disabilities and People who inherited the program via Survivor Benefits. THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART FROM SOMEONE ON SSDI!🙏💜

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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 16h

I am so GRATEFUL for Democratic Independent Media. So amazing. Thank you ALL! I depend on you to get me through this HELLSCAPE that used to be known as, The United States of America!

Which one is your favorite? Please reply & recommend one.

Let's support them ALL!

(Other than Meidas WE LOVE YOU).

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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 2h

PoliticsGirl @politicsgirl.bsky.social · 11h

Hey thanks! 💙

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STEPHEN JAMES @stephen5150.bsky.social · 2h

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PhillipUSA @phillipusa.bsky.social · 19h

Lil Mike Moses Johnson…
100% prick.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 19h

Let us translate Mike Johnson's comments about Obamacare for you www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-p...

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Cheri Armstrong @cheriarmstrong.bsky.social · 2h

Ben Meiselas reports on the hell unleashed upon United States citizens by ICE
youtube.com/watch?v=bzku...

Trump gets CAUGHT ON TAPE as HELL IS UNLEASHED

YouTube video by MeidasTouch

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Cheri Armstrong @cheriarmstrong.bsky.social · 2h

Jimmy Kimmel and Bill Murray
youtube.com/watch?v=aXo9...

Bill Murray on Turning 75, Performing with MC Hammer & Giving His Mom a Credit Card After He Got SNL

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Cheri Armstrong @cheriarmstrong.bsky.social · 15h

It seems to me that MJ is so busy trying to fit in somewhere that he surrendered his mind, heart and soul a long time ago.

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 23h

🚨After being tased and beaten by ICE, a man dies in a Chicago hospital. Date and location in following post. These are the horrors of 2025 and we cannot look away. 1/2

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