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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 10h

The Santos commutation is a prelude to a Ghislaine Maxwell pardon.

Mark my words.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 11h

The war zone in Portland is out of control.

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Filipe Campante @filipecampante.bsky.social · 11h

This is not a minor issue: it’s a serious threat to democracy. We’re rapidly transitioning into a world where, as long as you support the president, you can be above the law; if you’re in the opposition, you have a target on your back. Opposition can’t survive under these conditions.

Filipe Campante @filipecampante.bsky.social · 12h

I think at this point it’s fair to say that we’re no longer under the rule of law.

Trump Orders Santos to Be Freed From Prison ‘Immediately’ www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...

Trump Orders Santos to Be Freed From Prison ‘Immediately’

www.nytimes.com

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 10h

Literally: This. Is. How. It. Happens.

Especially pernicious because the effects are largely invisible even as they accumulate. It just seems like the opposition is weak and ineffectual; you never see what people would have said and done if they weren't threatened and intimidated.

Filipe Campante @filipecampante.bsky.social · 11h

This is not a minor issue: it’s a serious threat to democracy. We’re rapidly transitioning into a world where, as long as you support the president, you can be above the law; if you’re in the opposition, you have a target on your back. Opposition can’t survive under these conditions.

Filipe Campante @filipecampante.bsky.social · 12h

I think at this point it’s fair to say that we’re no longer under the rule of law.

Trump Orders Santos to Be Freed From Prison ‘Immediately’ www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...

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Kathleen E. Corley, PhD @drkathleenecorley.bsky.social · 8h

Great game tonight! Go Seattle! @ericowens.bsky.social Mariners-Blue Jays Game 5 takeaways: Homers from Cal Raleigh, Eugenio Suárez put Seattle in front www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

Mariners-Blue Jays Game 5 takeaways: Homers from Cal Raleigh, Eugenio Suárez put Seattle in front

Mariners' offense comes alive in the eighth inning, and Seattle is one win from its first appearance in the World Series.

www.nytimes.com

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Boo-cy 👻 📷 @ltotheucy.bsky.social · 11h

All rise… for Cal Raleigh

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Circling Seattle Sports @circlingseasports.bsky.social · 11h

Cal Raleigh meets the moment late in game five of the American League Championship Series with a towering solo home run to left field.

By now, his catchers gear is probably already back on...

Photo by Eric Hiller

#TridentsUp #SeizeTheMoment #Postseason #SeattleMariners #SeattleSports

Cal Raleigh in his home white Seattle Mariners uniform runs to first base, wearing a black helmet. Text reads "Home Run Tracker," with a large "64" denoting home runs. Celebratory tone.

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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 11h

Thinking about how Cal Raleigh—a quiet guy!—said two years ago ownership had to get serious. And how everyone wanted them to get Suarez, but we all thought they’d wouldn’t actually do it. And then they did.

And tonight he did that.

One more.

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Circling Seattle Sports @circlingseasports.bsky.social · 9h

FINAL: SEATTLE MARINERS WIN! Seattle takes game five of the American League Championship Series over the Toronto Blue Jays, as Cal Raleigh ties it with a solo home run and Eugenio Suárez hits a go-ahead grand slam late.

Photo by Eric Hiller

#TridentsUp #SeizeTheMoment #Postseason #SeattleMariners

Eugenio Suárez in his home white Seattle Mariners uniform in celebration pose with arms outstretched, wearing a "Suárez 28" jersey. Scoreboard shows Blue Jays 2, Mariners 6, ALCS Game 5.

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Paul Rosenberg @paulrosenberg.bsky.social · 8h

Tired: Flood the zone with shit.
Wired: Flood the zone with crimes.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Our federal tax dollars are being used to fund a network of government social media accounts that pump out disinformation 24/7. Even during a government shutdown. It’s definitely not essential work.

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 10h

Mark Hertling and I discuss the very unusual early retirement from a combatant command of Adm. Alvin Hosley, and implications for the future of the Trump Administration's congressionally unauthorized and likely illegal use of military force in the Caribbean.

www.thebulwark.com/p/why-so-man...

Why So Many Military Leaders Are Leaving Early (w/ Mark Hertling)

Bill Kristol and General Mark Hertling discuss the sudden early retirement of Admiral Alvin Holsey raising concerns about U.S.

www.thebulwark.com

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Filipe Campante @filipecampante.bsky.social · 12h

I think at this point it’s fair to say that we’re no longer under the rule of law.

Trump Orders Santos to Be Freed From Prison ‘Immediately’ www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...

Trump Orders Santos to Be Freed From Prison ‘Immediately’

www.nytimes.com

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 10h

Impunity for his allies even as he forces prosecutions of his enemies (Comey, James, soon possibly Schmitt and more) and prepares to deploy the IRS against groups that oppose him

Filipe Campante @filipecampante.bsky.social · 12h

I think at this point it’s fair to say that we’re no longer under the rule of law.

Trump Orders Santos to Be Freed From Prison ‘Immediately’ www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...

Trump Orders Santos to Be Freed From Prison ‘Immediately’

www.nytimes.com

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Maladroithe @maladroithe.bsky.social · 3d

When you’ve pissed off WeRateDogs so much they’re calling you “fucking losers” on Main you have absolutely lost all merit in the court of public opinion

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BORDER PATROC
ICE AGENTS KILL DOG
DURING UNLAWFUL SEARCH, REFUSE TO RENDER AID, AND LEAVE WITHOUT IDENTIFYING THEMSELVES

weratedogs This is Chop. He was shot and killed by masked assailants in plain clothes who go by ICE.
Unsurprisingly, they did not care enough to help the family as they tried to save him. Even more unsurprising, they did not find any evidence of the migrants they were there to terrorize in the first place.
Do not open your door for these fucking losers. Rest easy Chop
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CBP Office of Professional Responsibility:
202-344-1808
JointIntake@cbp.dhs.gov
El Paso Border Patrol Sector:
915-834-8400
fpfelpaso@cbp.dhs.gov
Rep. Veronica Escobar (El Paso):
915-541-1400
veronica.escobar@mail.house.gov

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Maladroithe @maladroithe.bsky.social · 12h

Now WeRateDogs is TRIPLING THE FUCK DOWN and talking about how often cops shoot dogs

Screen grab of the WeRate Dogs podcast where they’re talking about cop violence against dogs

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Jimmy Kimmel @jimmykimmel.com · 12h

When you’re making your #NoKings posters, remember… Donald Trump LOVES a good nickname.

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shauna the golden gate ghoul @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 11h

these are excellent. adding my own: Peppermint Petty

Jimmy Kimmel @jimmykimmel.com · 12h

When you’re making your #NoKings posters, remember… Donald Trump LOVES a good nickname.

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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.bsky.social · 11h

Two more career prosecutors fired for refusing to indict NY AG Letitia James because they could not find probable cause to charge her. 🎁

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...

Prosecutor Who Rejected Trump’s Pressure to Charge James Is Fired

www.nytimes.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11h

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Karen Elder @karenelder.bsky.social · 10h

GO DUCKS 🇺🇸🦆!!

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Dave Karpf @davekarpf.bsky.social · 13h

“At least Santos had the Courage, Conviction and Intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN!”

…He sure isn’t being subtle.

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 14h

BREAKING: Trump commutes sentence of disgraced former congressman George Santos.

“I just signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY. Good luck George, have a great life!”

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 13h

🚨BREAKING:President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the North Carolina GOP’s latest congressional gerrymander Friday, celebrating a proposed map that would secure Republicans an additional U.S. House seat in 2026 — by further eroding fair representation for Black and Democratic voters.

Trump Praises North Carolina GOP for New Gerrymander That Further Erodes Fair Representation