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maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · Jan 21

This is an American precedent worth fighting for.

General George Washington resigning his commission.

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Ryan O'Leary @rolearydj.bsky.social · 18h

Vultures don't circle until you're already dying.

Papers crippled themselves by giving content away online for years and then deciding too late to put up paywalls. They undervalued their intellectual property, weakening themselves enough that the vultures started to swoop in.

Blake Leyh @earlofedgecombe.bsky.social · 1d

If you think you know why US newspapers died, this feature documentary now streaming for free on PBS might surprise you. It wasn't the Internet. Newspapers were specifically targeted by vulture capitalists.

I composed the score for the film, which features electric cello & Crowfoot guitars.

Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink

A handful of journalists rebel against a hedge fund that is gutting newspapers nationwide.

www.pbs.org

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Roy Manterfield @mumblingnerd.bsky.social · 9h

October 1875 ► The ruins of #Nottingham Castle were bought by Nottingham Corporation after being gutted by fire and left empty since 1831.
#NottinghamHistory

Explore the Magnificent Nottingham Castle

Discover the rich history of Nottingham Castle through this captivating itinerary. Uncover the secrets of Nottinghamshire's iconic landmark and immerse yourself in its fascinating stories.

www.pinterest.co.uk

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maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · 4h

Brilliant! My son has a middle school classroom museum where he teaches ancient history with many artifacts from Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc. I sent this to him with the Wiki reference that explains the joke. Thanks.

maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · 5h

Thanks. Followed all.

maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · 1d

MAGA and liberal agree on releasing Epstein files.

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maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · 1d

Sorry. I get no texts from my donations. Have no suggestions therefore.

But we all need to keep the flow of donations to our best candidates. I'm 77 and not rich but I don't want to die under fascism, Michael.

maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · 1d

I have had success unsubscribing. Did you try a spam filter?

If Act Blue is still operational, I'll use that selectively when I want to make donations. Also, I have a second email address that I use exclusively for donations and such and I just ignore it and make mass deletions occasionally.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

Federal agents aren’t trying to keep the peace. They want violence to escalate so that Trump can declare martial law.

They shot a reverend in the head with pepper balls while he was praying in front of an ICE facility. If that doesn’t tell you where we are as a country, nothing will.

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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 2d

Believing that easier access to guns
leads to less gun violence
is like believing less access to birth control
leads to fewer abortions

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maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · 2d

I was wondering why high level Dems in NY were not publicly endorsing Mamdani for NYC Mayor when the alternatives are terrible. I just found out why. Mamdani did not publicly endorse Kamala for President although he later said he voted for her. His endorsement may have helped in other swing states.

maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · 2d

Antifa. We can laugh. But there is a concerted propaganda campaign designed to provide a reason to put the military in our streets.

x.com/TrumpFile/st...

TrumpFile.org on X: "The White House filmed this ad after the "Antifa roundtable" yesterday. I fear there's simply no way any of us can compete with the millions of dollars they're spending to make people believe Antifa is real. https://t.co/lckcjwkO2F" / X

The White House filmed this ad after the "Antifa roundtable" yesterday. I fear there's simply no way any of us can compete with the millions of dollars they're spending to make people believe Antifa is real. https://t.co/lckcjwkO2F

x.com

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maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · 2d

I've figured it out!

Kristi Noem can't find the fires that Rump says are all over Portland

BECAUSE

Antifa which Pam Bondi can't identify is moving the fires just before Noem gets near them!

Diabolical!

maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · 2d

I've figured it out!
Kristi Noem can't find the fires that Rump says are all over Portland
BECAUSE
Antifa which Pam Bondi can't identify is moving the fires just before Noem gets near them!

Diabolical!

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maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · 2d

I know that many have left Twitter. And I understand why. I've kept a presence there just to monitor how people are reacting to the many crazy policies and acts of the Resident Rump cabal. And what I've seen is more push back and less defense from Republicans. In some cases, there is only criticism.

maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · 3d

Tylenol and a cookie. The combination is a sure fire cause of autism. /s

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 3d

RFK JR: There are many other confirmations -- there are two studies that show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism. It’s highly likely because they are given Tylenol

maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · 3d

Check your child for one of these cards. /s

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maninthebooth.bsky.social @maninthebooth.bsky.social · 3d

She fell for the old "hide the war zone" trick.

a cartoon drawing of three yellow cups and a brain on a red background

Alt: a cartoon drawing of three yellow cups and a brain on a red background

media.tenor.com

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 4d

"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.