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I am passionate about democracy, equality, public education and the ethics of those in elected office. I am inspired by Ukraine and all who fight authoritarianism. I enjoy travel, history, new tech, old cars, music & golf. Yes, I have dry sense of humor.

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · Jan 8

#USPolitics #Democracy #Fascism #Plutocracy #Oligarchy #Kleptocracy #Kakistocracy

Waiting for January 20. 😔

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 1h

#USPolitics

Republican elites don’t want to completely destroy the Democratic Party.

Republicans need a weak opposition party, one incapable of winning enough elections to threaten their hold on absolute power. It gives voters the illusion of a choice - the illusion of living in a democracy.

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 2h

Here’s my full report at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/supreme-co...

Supreme Court likely to further diminish — but not end — Voting Rights Act cases

A majority of the justices didn't appear willing to hold that all "race-based redistricting" is unconstitutional, as Louisiana wanted. But how they'll get there was unclear.

www.lawdork.com

JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 2h

The billionaires don't want him. THAT alone is a big reason to vote for Zohran Mamdani.

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 2h

She's one of the blondes on Fox News.

JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 2h

#USPolitics

No matter how bad it gets, don't expect any Trump voters to admit they made a mistake.

JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 2h

MAGA, he doesn't love you. He doesn't even like you.

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 2h

What is Trump hiding?

JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 2h

#USPolitics #History #Immunity #SCOTUS

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 3h

Who does your makeup?

a close up of a man 's face with a green background .

ALT: a close up of a man 's face with a green background .

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 3h

#Immigration #ICE #USPolitics #GOP #Republicans #Trump #MAGA #Democracy #Fascism #Autocracy

When Trump is gone, and he will be one day, the lawsuits are going to cost taxpayers $$$ BIGLY.

The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 3h

Brazilian artist who was grabbed by ICE and held for more than 60 days has seen the case against him dismissed.

Judge Dismisses Case Against Artist ‘Ambushed’ by ICE

Brazilian artist who was grabbed by ICE and held for more than 60 days has seen the case against him dismissed.

trib.al

JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 3h

#Epstein #EpsteinFiles #Trump #VirginiaGiuffre #Giuffre

JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 3h

Republicans just make up self-serving lies.

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 9h

Blood Money

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 9h

#Resist

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 9h

#Immunity #History #SCOTUS #Stalin #USPolitics #GOP #Republicans #Trump #MAGA #Democracy #Fascism #Autocracy

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 3h

This?

Kelowna airport says it shut down pro-Hamas hacker 'within a matter of minutes'

(UPDATE: Oct. 15 at 11:44 am): The City of Kelowna has provided some more details about the hacking of airport systems on Tuesday. It said the...

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 6h

#Ohio #Nazi #USPolitics #GOP #Republicans #Trump #MAGA #Democracy #Fascism #Autocracy

It's the Trump Era GOP.

Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 6h

The U.S. Capitol Police was called about an American flag altered to include a swastika and displayed inside the office of Rep. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio).

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 9h

#Immunity #History #SCOTUS #Stalin #USPolitics #GOP #Republicans #Trump #MAGA #Democracy #Fascism #Autocracy

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 9h

Rural Republicans are too stupid to realize how good they've had it.

JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 9h

Making America Great Again
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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 9h

#Resist

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 9h

Blood Money

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 12h

Criminals love cryptocurrencies.

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 12h

For 99% of its users, I’d agree with you - get off the Nazi social media platform, don’t give Musk *any* $clicks or $content.

But we need a few people like Dean who track Republican messaging (on Twitter, FB & Fox News) and report back to the rest of us on the BS they are spreading.

JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 12h

None of that Makes America Great Again.

JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social · 12h

Everyone knows what Trump is hiding. Republicans refuse to admit it.

two men are standing next to each other in a room .

ALT: two men are standing next to each other in a room .

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