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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 2h

Remember that episode of 30 Rock when Toofer realizes that old-school racism is back post-Obama, and Tracy goes around calling out every old-time slur for black people? Something like that.

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 2h

I’m also a fan of blowing real whistles when a racist dog whistle gets used.

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 2h

I miss when people in charge of things:
A) wore any other color besides navy blue
B) knew what words meant

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h

Johnson: "We call it the Hate America Rally that will happen Saturday. Let's see who shows up for that. I bet you you'll see Hamas supporters, I bet you'll see antifa types, I bet you'll see Marxists on full display, people who don't want to stand and defend the foundational truths of this republic"

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 4h

I used to like a man in a sleek navy blue suit. Add that to the lists the GOP has stolen from us.

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 4h

Exactly. The GOP wants these people procreating in higher numbers, right? So are they young boys incapable of responsible, civil behavior? Are they men ready to be dads? Or maybe, just maybe, they’re exactly who Vance wants making babies and raising up more white supremacists?

jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 7h

last i checked these young republicans were like 25 years old. but this is a classic case of infantilization to diminish the significance of the offense. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Vance downplays group chat messages: ‘Kids do stupid things, especially young boys.’

The vice president called the texts "edgy, offensive jokes."

www.yahoo.com

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the babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 12h

i’ve posted some version of this many times so i finally decided to make my case for it: taxing the rich is not only good for us. it is good for them. having a billion dollars is like toxic waste for your soul. we can and should remove it from them. it’s the loving thing to do!

A Christian Plan to Help Billionaires

There is no logical reason for people to live like this. We should help them.

sojo.net

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 4h

One in particular gets really shy about his thin hair.

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 13h

I’m anti-anti-antifa.

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Dr Rachel Pope @prehistorian.bsky.social · 22h

Looks like a good time to buy shares in Antifa.

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 1d

The meme of Regina George from Mean Girls saying “stop trying to make fetch happen,” but instead it reads “stop trying to make saving god happen.”

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Mariah is Lee-tired 🌅 @riahthelee.bsky.social · 2d

Not all thoughts are social media thoughts.

Some thoughts are “please unpack that in therapy” thoughts.

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 2d

This is the energy we need to keep up!

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 3d

Border Patrol “attempted to arrest a plumber working inside a Logan Heights home but left empty-handed after the homeowner refused them entry.

The homeowner told agents she would not allow them inside because the warrant they presented did not include her address and lacked a judge's signature.”

Federal immigration operations target San Diego neighborhoods, sparking community resistance

Federal immigration agents conducted operations in Logan Heights and Southeast San Diego on Friday, with community members capturing footage of the enforcement actions.

www.10news.com

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 2d

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the babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 3d

can’t really wrap my head around this

Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 4d

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 4d

Ok but the sound it makes when it prints out the receipt?? DELIGHTFUL.

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 4d

Literally why I started listening to him.

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sarah jeong @sarahjeong.bsky.social · 4d

I have a theory www.theverge.com/policy/79849...

American politics has devolved into shitposting and aura farming

The Frog is owning the president.

www.theverge.com

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 5d

I LOVE it when the spiral curls decide to have a good day. Except I can never stop playing with them and then they go away 😅🫠.

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 5d

I’d trust you with carne asada and that’s saying a lot.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 6d

Note: this is NOT an EO, it is a National Security Directive. See article for the difference.

"The Trump administration isn’t only targeting organizations or groups but even individuals and “entities” whom NSPM-7 says can be identified by any of the following “indicia” (indicators) of violence:"

Screenshot of text reading:

• anti-Americanism,
• anti-capitalism,
• anti-Christianity,
• support for the overthrow of the United
States Government,
• extremism on migration,
• extremism on race,
• extremism on gender
• hostility towards those who hold
traditional American views on family,
• hostility towards those who hold
traditional American views on religion,
and
• hostility towards those who hold traditional American views on morality.

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 7d

Evil; it’s the only possible description.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 8d

Here’s video of the incident

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 8d

I for one love forcing my children to raise themselves in the woods. I’m hoping a pack of empathetic and curious wolves eventually helps them out. Bonus points if we get some banger musical numbers from it.

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 8d

mr. burns from the simpsons is making a funny face and says excellent .

Alt: mr. burns from the simpsons is making a funny face and says excellent .

media.tenor.com

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 9d

Ms. Martinez’ lawyer says body cam footage shows the agent turned into HER car and yelled “do something bitch” before firing shots.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 9d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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CL @clhowley.bsky.social · 8d

Do you make sure each chip has its own mountain of cheddar coz that’s what I’m picturing and damnit I approve.

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