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CJ McGuinness

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If we stick together, keep our wits about us and hope alive, we're gonna be ok. The world is filled with good people, giving their all every day to create a smarter, kinder, better, more peaceful experience for everyone. #UnitedWeStand

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 5d

I just signed up to attend the #NoKings event in Raleigh NC!
I'm not a "Terrorist," and I don't "Hate America!"
No one is paying me to go!
I LOVE America, our Constitution and ideals!
Trump/Miller/Vought/Johnson & #Project2025 must be stopped!
#NoKings 🇺🇸♥️🤍💙🇺🇸 #NoKings

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Official No Kings Raleigh, NC · Mobilize

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 5h

💙💜💖💛🧡♥️

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 6h

Oh good, so glad you're still here (hate to day drink alone)! Meet you on the deck! 🥂💙

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 6h

Appreciate that! You are s very considerate mixologist, bartender, and friend! 😂

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 6h

Thanks, Jaye! That's it, I'm staying!!
I'm not that much of a drinker these days, but I absolutely LOVE a Dark & Stormy (or five) and apple cider too, so...
I think this Mule will be a perfect long autumn weekend libation, thanks for making extra! 🥂💙

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 10h

Good morning and Happy Thursday!
I think I might have to make it a 4-day weekend at this place, it’s just too beautiful to leave (plus I’m REALLY curious about that Mule drink @jaybird54.bsky.social is making and probably shouldn’t drive till Monday anyway)!!
Meet ya on the deck (or in the water)! 💙

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 11h

Love this.

✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 21h

“Operation Inflation” is offering free inflatable costumes to Portland ICE protesters.

Bravo and Brava!👩🏻‍🍳💋

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 11h

All of this, in violation of the Constitution.

Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 1d

Trump and Vought are now breaking both sides of spending law. They’re illegally not spending where the law requires them to spend, and they’re illegally spending where they don’t have the money to spend.

What we have is an appropriations king.

Spending “deals” are meaningless under that setup.

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 11h

Yessir, and there's an awful lot of crossover with those two demographics. Also... Youth Pastors; Ministers; Priests (of course); Scout leaders; coaches and team doctors; people always broadcasting their Christianity, and railing against/accusing others of that which they are most guilty.

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 11h

"Stupid White Hippies" who are "Over 90 years old." and also "Crazy Communists" who are advocating for the "criminals, killers, rapists and drug dealers."

I guess anyone who opposes them is whatever's convenient on any given day for a scapegoat and/or to justify their BS.

CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 16h

So, the people who for decades were woke, beta snowflakes have all of a sudden become violent extremist terrorists, causing the well-funded, armed, macho federal agents to need a ”safe space,” is that what I’m hearing?

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 18h

Mockler: We saw this Nazi group chat which I’m sure you condemn right?

Kolvet: We can talk about it

Mockler: Do you condemn it?

Kolvet: I want to talk about it

Mockler: So, you’re like JD Vance? You won’t condemn this?

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 16h

The actual Vice President of the United States. What an utter disgrace.

Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 18h

In fact, the “Young Republicans”group extends to age 40

There is NOTHING Republicans won’t try to gaslight us about

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 17h

For that matter , Charles Manson never killed anyone. If you really want to be a successful monster, get other people to commit your crimes for you.

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 19h

And these guys...

www.jezebel.com/big-week-for...

Big Week for MAGA Influencers & Republicans Accused of Child Sexual Abuse & Soliciting Minors

Despite the right’s obsession with smearing LGBTQ people as “groomers,” not only is child sexual abuse overwhelmingly perpetrated by straight, cis men, but sometimes, it’s perpetrated by prominent con...

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 19h

And this guy:
www.huffpost.com/entry/former...

Former GOP Official Accused Of Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Images

Former Maryland Deputy Secretary of State Luis Borunda was first arrested last year after allegedly trying to meet with an investigator posting as 13-year-old girl.

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 19h

RJ May of SC was a very recent one, then there's this guy: www.newsweek.com/former-texas...

Former Texas GOP leader gets over 400 years in prison for child sex abuse

The former county official was first accused of molesting a child in 2019, prompting a further investigation.

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 19h

Dennis Hastert and Roy Moore come to mind because their cases were so highly publicized, but you're right, it seems to be almost commonplace at this point.

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 20h

It seems like there are at least 3 or 4 GOP lawmakers every year arrested for kiddie porn and/or molesting teens.

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 21h

Spare us the patronizing 'bless her heart' comments. It took Speaker Johnson less than 24 hours to swear in his Republican colleagues.

He’s stalling because he’s scared of his puppet master Donald Trump.

This delay isn’t about process. It’s about obstruction. #ReleaseTheFiles

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 20h

Because he's a low life?

CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 20h

Yeah, really good question. Referring to and trying to excuse such despicable language as "young boys" being edgy, and saying he will warn his sons not to have those kinds of conversations online, where some "scumbag" will find and leak them? Is this what passes for statesmanship in this admin? 🤦‍♀️

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 21h

Why is the Vice President of the United States so insistent on defending this inexcusable, vile behavior?

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 1d

Vance on public outrage over the "I love Hitler" group chat: "Grow up! Focus on the real issues. Don't focus on what kids say in group chats... The reality is that kids do stupid things, especially young boys — they tell edgy, offensive jokes. That's what kids do."

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 20h

100%!!
Thank you for the warm wishes, and for reminding us about and reinforcing the importance and impact the giving and receiving of kindness can have on the human spirit, society, and the world. Please keep it up, today's world needs your brand of proactive goodness!

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CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 21h

See Rep Grijalva and @robertgarcia.bsky.social talk about the situation on @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social right now on @msnbc.com!

CJ McGuinness @cjmcg1966.bsky.social · 21h

Pathetic, shameful, unconscionable, inexcusable!
Mike Johnson is a smarmy, unprofessional, spineless punk.
Let's call and email him non-stop until he DOES HIS JOB and swears in Adelita Grijalva!

mikejohnson.house.gov/contact/

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