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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 2h

They fired a top-level commander, the top of the chain of command but for SecDef and POTUS, because the wanton murder spree on the high seas as it's been conducted so far wasn't enough for them.

Brad Duplessis @bradduplessis.bsky.social · 2h

And there you have it. These strikes are clearly not legal. Pete will push commanders aside until he finds one who won’t question these extrajudicial killings. #SOUTHCOM

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 1h

"Senator Adam Schiff asked, 'You begin to wonder – do they believe they have the authority by putting some groups on a list, even domestic groups, to use lethal force against them, with no trial, no due process, no nothing? The reality is we can’t rule that out.' No, we can’t."

Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 2h

ICYMI here is a quick explainer on why the strikes in the Caribbean are illegal and why you should care (hint: you might be next) open.substack.com/pub/asharang...

So You've Decided to Target Random People with Military Force

Here's why it's illegal.

open.substack.com

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 1h

The founders assumed a guy like Trump would come along. They never assumed a congress would so willingly give up their power

This arch thing is bat shit loonery

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

nokings.com/#map

Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 12h

Take a picture of yourself at the No Kings rally.

Print it.

Put it in a frame.

Your grandchildren will speak about you for generations to come. You took a stand against fascism. You stood up for democracy.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 14h

How could this congressman Nazi a swastika so prominently displayed in his own office?

Politico @politico.com · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Capitol Police are investigating a swastika found in GOP Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

“The content of that image does not reflect the values or standards of this office, my staff, or myself, and I condemn it in the strongest terms," Taylor said in a statement.

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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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 1d

Not reposting the nonsense from the right about how Saturday's march is ANTI-AMERICAN! SOROS-FUNDED!

What they're saying is so nonsensical that it reeks of desperation.

They're scared of a simple display of mass opposition.

Bring your American flags, folks.
It's a pro-America, pro-democracy march

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Pritzker: "Stephen Miller is clearly ordering people to break the law. So he should know that yeah, it may be three years from now that he is held accountable, but I think it's important for them to know that whatever they do now, it's not like we're going to forget."

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 9h

Marine Corps colonel and combat veteran has said that after 24 years of service he “resigned from the military because of Trump”, citing what he described as the US president’s contempt for the constitution.

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | I resigned from the military because of Trump

I could not swear to follow a commander in chief who seems so willing to disregard the Constitution.

www.washingtonpost.com

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laurili.bsky.social @laurili.bsky.social · 7h

I thought we had no money?

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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.bsky.social · 10h

We’re making fun of her, but it really is beyond the pale at the White House press secretary would say this in public and it would not be a scandal.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Leavitt: "The Democrat Party's main constituency is made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals."

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 8h

This is Brooklyn. She was rescued from a horrific hoarding situation. She has a deadly congenital heart condition, but thanks to your support of our merch, @15outof10.org was able to cover her $9,000 heart surgery. Her quality of life is now incredibly high, and she's thriving in her forever home ❤️‍🩹

a solo shot of Brooklyn, the blonde Doodle, staring directly into the camera with her tongue out. she is sat outside on a bed of grass covered in brown leaves.

Brooklyn is now laid across a table at the Vet as three humans are seemingly giving her medical attention.

another photo of Brooklyn and a human, except this time the human is knelt down to give Brooklyn a kiss on her head. the duo look very happy.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

Hochul: "They promised to extract revenge on their political enemies & apparently any state that has a D gov. Tell me how Florida & Texas could receive these same funds w/o having to go to court? They're playing politics, but more than that, they're playing with people's lives. And that's abhorrent"

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 8h

Today, I convened a group of former military generals and veterans to hear perspectives on deploying troops in American cities.

Their commitment is to our nation. That’s why they’re speaking out against what the President's doing as uncalled-for, unprecedented, and un-American.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 1d

Apropos of nothing, once the President of the United States confirms covert CIA operations in a country… say, Venezuela, those operations are no longer covert.

And it puts CIA officers at significantly more risk.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 8h

lol.

LMAO, even.

Case 1:25-cr-00244-SLS
Document 69 Filed 10/16/25 Page 1 of 2
CO 109A - Rev. 3/2010
UNITED STATES DISTRICT AND BANKRUPTCY COURTS
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
VS.
Civil/Criminal No.:
25CR244-SLS
SYDNEY LORI REID
NOTE FROM JURY
Judge,
We have reached a verdiet.
Date: 10-16-2025
Time: Q1: 35 pm

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
:
:
:
Case No. 25-CR-244 (SLS)
....
VERDICT FORM
As to the charge of Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers, we, the jury in the
above-captioned case, unanimously find the defendant, Sydney Reid:
X
_Not Guilty

Guilty
Foreperson Signature
10-16-2025
Date

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 8h

Lol that the London No Kings event is called No Tyrants because…you know…

www.nokings.org#map

A box overlaid on a map showing southern England, with London prominently marked. The box features bold black text reading:

"NO TYRANTS
INDIVISIBLE
LONDON UK"

Below this heading, the event details are listed:

Date: Sat, Oct 18

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Location: US EMBASSY LONDON (UK)

The time and date information is accompanied by red calendar and map pin icons. At the bottom of the flyer is a large red button labeled “RSVP” in white text.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 8h

"Even applying great deference to the administration's view of the facts, ... there is insufficient evidence that protest activity in Illinois has significantly impeded the ability of federal officers to execute federal immigration laws." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

We need not fully resolve these thorny and complex issues of statutory interpretation now, because we conclude that the administration has not met its burden under either standard.
Even applying great deference to the administration's view of the facts, under the facts as found by the district court, there is insufficient evidence that protest activity in Illinois has significantly impeded the ability of federal officers to execute federal immigration laws. Federal facilities, including the processing facility in Broadview, have remained open despite regular demonstrations against the administration's immigration policies. And though federal officers have encountered sporadic disruptions, they have been quickly contained by local, state, and federal authorities. At the same time, immigration arrests and deportations have proceeded apace in Illinois over the past year, and the administration has been proclaiming the success of its current efforts to enforce immigration laws in the Chicago area. The administration accordingly is also unlikely to succeed on this argument.

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 8h

Republicans went all in defending their young leaders in their 30s who praised Hitler and said rape was "epic."

They are the norm, not feature, not the bug.

Hoods off. MAGA hats on.

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 8h

Annie Waldman @anniewaldman.bsky.social · 9h

Justice Brett Kavanaugh: “If the officers learn that the individual they stopped is a U.S. citizen...they promptly let the individual go."

The reality: Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.

A must read from the very talented @nicolefoy.bsky.social:

More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.

The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...

www.propublica.org

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 8h

Defend Democracy No Kings in America! #NoKings #Sat18th: This is a passionate plea for everyone to come together, leaving aside niche issues, and championing democracy, defending the rule of law and rejecting any form of fascism. #NoKings #Sat18th
FULL STORY:…

Defend Democracy No Kings in America! #NoKings #Sat18th

This is a passionate plea for everyone to come together, leaving aside niche issues, and championing democracy, defending the rule of law and rejecting any form of fascism. #NoKings #Sat18th FULL STORY: https://socialcontractwithjoewalsh.substack.com/p/podcast-why-do-so-many-of-us-shout

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 8h

When the Nazi group chat ruins your talking points

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 8h

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 7h

Mitch McConnell cannot stand up to Trump and MAGA's fascism

Forbes @forbes.com · 8h

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, has taken a number of public falls in recent years among other health episodes that have sparked concerns about his health.

Sen. Mitch McConnell Reportedly ‘Fine’ After Latest Fall In Senate Building

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, has taken a number of public falls in recent years among other health episodes that have sparked concerns about his health.

www.forbes.com

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 8h

Newsom: This president appears unhinged… seems listless… he seems, dare I say, in decline—cognitively, and… physically. These are just the rantings of someone who needs an intervention, needs some help, needs to be stabilized.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 18h

The lying liars who lie are really losing their shit over #NoKings.

That should be reason enough for us to go.

Saturday. Everywhere. Go, and ask everyone you know to go.

👉 nokings.org/#map

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