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Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · Feb 5

and f-ing slap the shit out of Fetterman!!!!!!!!!!!

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Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 7h

Hope you feel better soon.

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Jeanne in Florida @fljeanne.bsky.social · 9h

Four pictures...

In late July 2025, Donald Trump spoke about plans for his new $200 million ballroom and promised, “It won’t interfere with the current building... It’ll be near it, but not touching it and pays total respect to the existing building...”
[Collage of East Wing demolition pics for ballroom, 10/20/25]
The Lies & Destruction Never End

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Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 11h

The paws!!

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 18h

Incredible artwork by @4nikkolas.bsky.social.

Original artwork that mimics the famous raising of the flag on Iwo Jima, with the marines replaced by protesters in inflatable animal costumes. The Statue of Liberty and a city landscape are in the background.

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Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 1d

Didn’t there used to be a doggie daycare at 3rd & Poplar, like 15–20 years ago?

Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 1d

I’ll raise you a David Byrne.

David Byrne at the Philadelphia No Kings protest (he was in town doing 3 nights at the Met).

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

Finally came across video of an arrest at a #NoKings event yesterday. 🙄

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Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 1d

Good morning and thank you!

Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 1d

Sunset over Maine as seen from New Brunswick.

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Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 1d

I’ve been through it going to/from Asheville and can confirm it’s very red!!

Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 1d

David Byrne protesting in Philadelphia for No Kings (he was in town performing 3 nights at the Met).

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Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 2d

His fur looks so soft and plush!

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Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 2d

Yes!! He is doing this to bail out his wealthy friends, with our tax money!!!

Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 3d

I got the pneumonia one and an MMR in the spring. Had no reaction to either, not even arm pain.

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Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 3d

So it should be his own money at risk then, not our tax dollars.

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Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 3d

I’m mid move and my bidet seat is on the truck and days away. Not enjoying the cold seats. 😕

Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 3d

Sorry Barb, it’s nowhere near Philly. Lancaster is about 2 hours west.

Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 3d

I read it in 2020 and I most definitely NEEDED to hear good human stories then. Much like now…

Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 3d

It seemed much more blood than a tiny needle could cause but I didn’t consider it could have been an artery or something.

Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 3d

I read about this real story, and other debunked myths, like Kitty Genovese’s lonely murder, in the @rutgerbregman.com book Humankind. It really helped me see there are many more good people out there, particularly in familiar stories from the news. Unfortunately bad stories do tend to sell better.

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Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 3d

My favorite is “s/he never does this”. Well lady, s/he’s doing it right now so LEASH YOUR DOG!!

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Dr. Samantha Montano @samlmontano.bsky.social · 3d

This is good reporting on the disaster in Alaska if you're looking for a reliable summary.

This is a bigger disaster than I think most are realizing. 1500 people have been displaced by the flooding with an exceptionally complicated response and recovery.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5kz...

Rescue crews airlift hundreds out of rural Alaskan villages after powerful storm

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

www.youtube.com

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Fan of Democracy @fanofdemocracy.net · 3d

I had that happen and the pharmacist was so apologetic. It was giant drops running down my arm but he firmly put a cotton swab and band-aid on and it stopped.

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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 5d

👉DID YOU KNOW? The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 was voted UNANIMOUSLY BIPARTISAN out of committee (unheard of these days) in December 2024 (& previous votes were also UNANIMOUSLY BIPARTISAN).

BUT IT NEVER MADE IT TO THE FLOOR. Speaker Johnson wanted it to be held FOREVER tethered to the CR!

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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 5d

Hakeem Jeffries posted pictures of two Rep. Members posing with “Young Republicans” who were part of a racist text thread (as reported by Politico).

In response, Mike Davis (well-connected in Trump World & on the Hill) called Jeffries a “house slave” for George Soros - proving Jeffries’ point.

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