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If I could start again/A million miles away… https://youtu.be/8AHCfZTRGiI An optimist’s lore: “They are Americans awed by what has gone before, proud of what for them is still…a shining city on a hill.” & now no more.🫏✊ #Truth ⚖️🗽🇺🇸🇺🇦 My NYC photos: #NYC-eod

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Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

We need tens of millions to turn out for the nationwide No Kings march on October 18! 🗽⚖️🇺🇸

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 1d

If Republicans are going to label you a terrorist for peacefully protesting Trump's failing presidency, abuses of power, and treatment of blue America as an enemy nation, let's turn out in even bigger numbers.

On the pod, @jilldlawrence.bsky.social and me on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2016...

MAGA Rage at “No Kings” Boils Over—and It Quickly Backfires on Trump

As Trump allies smear the coming protests, a good writer on MAGA skewers the absurdity of these attacks on large swaths of Americans—and explains why our best recourse will be to turn out in force.

newrepublic.com

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 34m

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 43m

"No amount of appeasement of Trump will work short of turning yourself into a lapdog. So news outlets have to choose. And if you go halfway, you’re basically going to lose everyone."

On the pod, @brianbeutler.bsky.social is great on the failure of Trump appeasement:
newrepublic.com/article/2017...

Trump Erupts at ABC over Vance On-Air Fiasco as Presser Goes Off Rails

As Trump’s exchanges with reporters appear more power-crazed than usual, a sharp observer of our slide into authoritarianism explains why the Resistance must find a new kind of response before it’s to...

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Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 35m

Democrats MUST find a new kind of politics to meet the moment, and Chuck #Schumer absolutely CANNOT lead the Party or confront the dire risks our democracy faces. He’s a dinosaur with no clue. Resign Chuck Schumer! Resign NOW!!

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 51m

Nobel Prize Committee: “Donald Trump is a democracy-hating autocrat. When might he win a Nobel Peace prize? NEVER.”
#Truth

Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 1h

The Nobel Prize Committee announced its annual awards over the last week or so. Aside from the number of winners based at U.S. universities, something else caught my attention: Are the Nobel Prize judges…trolling Donald Trump?
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A Nobel Prize for Trolling?

The distinguished awards further illustrated that Trump is wrong on just about everything

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Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1h

The proper spelling is: Trump Administration.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 18h

Chuck Schumer should be focused on fighting Donald Trump and protecting healthcare for millions of Americans, not meddling in a Maine primary.

DC's choice has lost to Susan Collins five times in a row. We can't afford a sixth.

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 11h

Chuck #Schumer was behind getting Janet #Mills to enter Maine’s US Senate race, so we immediately know she’s a terrible choice. The Democratic gerontocracy NEEDS TO LEAVE THE STAGE… NOW!
Vote for Graham #Platner if you live in Maine. It’s a clear vote AGAINST the feckless capitulations of Schumer.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

Breaking News: Janet Mills, the Democratic governor of Maine, is running for Senate, aiming to unseat Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.

Gov. Janet Mills of Maine to Run for Senate, Aiming at Senator Susan Collins

A two-term Democratic governor, Ms. Mills called herself “battle tested” in an interview. But she faces a Democratic primary before she can challenge the Republican incumbent.

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Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 20h

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 20h

> @governor.ca.gov

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 20h

MAGA Republican hypocrisy is NOT to be called out as the Founders wanted.
/s

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 20h

MAGA Republican hypocrisy is NOT to be called out as the Founders wanted. /s

Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social · 20h

I seem to recall that it was the biggest 1st Amendment attack in American history when the Biden admin alerted social media companies to some content and said "hey does this violate your policies?" Will Matt Taibbi, Michael Shellenberger and (lol) CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss call this out?

Tweet from Pam Bondi:

Today following outreach from
@thejusticedept
, Facebook removed a large group page that was being used to dox and target
@ICEgov
agents in Chicago.

The wave of violence against ICE has been driven by online apps and social media campaigns designed to put ICE officers at risk just for doing their jobs. The Department of Justice will continue engaging tech companies to eliminate platforms where radicals can incite imminent violence against federal law enforcement.

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 20h

Very inspiring and worthwhile read. Vote #Zohran!

Meredith Shiner @meredithshiner.com · 21h

“People who work in New York City politics are, like, professional sickos, and we can often get pretty obsessed around drama and gossip and scoops and rumors" is the truest thing I've read anyone say about people who work in high-profile politics generally www.cityandstateny.com/personality/...

How Elle Bisgaard-Church became Zohran Mamdani’s most trusted adviser

The first-time campaign manager steered him to victory in June. Now she’s focused on the likely next administration.

www.cityandstateny.com

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

Look harder.

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

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Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 3d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “ANCHOR EVENT: NYC SAYS NO KINGS!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

ANCHOR EVENT: NYC SAYS NO KINGS! · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** 📍 Where: Father Duffy Square, 47th st. and Broadway 📅 When: 11:00 AM ET, October 18, 2025 NOTE: this will be a march, not a rally! Enter from the...

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Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

#Truth

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

"Courage is resistance to fear."

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

No, you’re interacting with someone who has read Anthony de Mello’s books.

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

Look at the #neckgina on #Trump!

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Seems the Narcissist-in-Chief is mad about the Time Mag cover neckgina pic so please don’t share it widely

Thank you for your attention to this matter

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Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

Your cynicism is a product of your unconscious programming, which makes you increasingly vulnerable to disappointment. You are a bitter child, traveling through life without awareness. Wake Up!

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

Saturday is going to be huge, boisterous and joyful: “It doesn’t matter if you’ve never protested before. This is a place for you if you believe we don’t do kings in this country.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social to @maddow.msnbc.com

Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

The laws of government need to be just and upheld by moral men today and tomorrow. Trump is an immoral wrecking ball who is further emboldened by a complicit and obscenely wealthy elite.

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

We need tens of millions to turn out for the nationwide No Kings march on October 18! 🗽⚖️🇺🇸

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 1d

MAGA Rage at “No Kings” Boils Over—and It Quickly Backfires on Trump

As Trump allies smear the coming protests, a good writer on MAGA skewers the absurdity of these attacks on large swaths of Americans—and explains why our best recourse will be to turn out in force.

newrepublic.com

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

John Adams’ cousin, Samuel Adams, observed that the rule of law means that “There shall be one rule of justice for rich and poor, for the favorite in court, and the countryman at the plough.”

What exactly is your point, Mr. Net unfavorable?

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

Using 14” x 22” white poster board and Word doc:
“A GOVERNMENT OF LAWS,”
Franklin Gothic Heavy 288 pt ~4”
“NOT OF MEN.” Franklin Gothic Heavy 288 pt ~4″
“-JOHN ADAMS, FOUNDING FATHER” Franklin Gothic Heavy 126 pt ~1.75″

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Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 1d

"His family is also affected. His wife is likely to pay about $1,200 or more each month, up from about $500 in 2024, he said.

'I voted for Trump,' Reynolds said. 'I didn’t expect this'...”

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Why Republicans’ attempts to kill Obamacare keep backfiring

The White House and some Republicans are growing nervous that Democrats’ demand to boost Obamacare as part of a government funding bill has salience with voters.

www.washingtonpost.com

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

"Most Americans probably don’t have a detailed grasp of what’s happening with ACA subsidies right now, but once people start getting letters notifying them of how much their premiums are going up, it will become a much bigger issue."

Republicans are completely full of it on healthcare

And it becomes more obvious every time they talk about it.

www.publicnotice.co

Empire of Dirt ⌛️ @empireofdirt.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, Appreciate you