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Enigma8750 @enigma8750.bsky.social · 10h

DAILY WISDOM... from George Carlin

Why the FCC can ban the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America.

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What would George say 🤔 #whatamIdoinginNewJersey #georgecarlin #standupcomedy

YouTube video by Official George Carlin

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12h

Trump claims ICE’s reign of terror in Chicago is targeting the “worst of the worst.”

But out of the 1,000 undocumented immigrants that have swept up, the agency has only cited 10 men with a criminal background.

Don’t believe his lies for a second.
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Trump says migrants drive violent crime in Illinois. But ICE can’t find many violent criminals.

Masked ICE agents and other federal forces showed up in Chicago to go after gangsters. Instead, they keep catching people who are just living their lives.

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@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 10h

Our view is in the comments page! www.thenational.scot/news/2554024... you ú hun I’m

Highland residents' fight goes on as pylons plan moves forward

AFTER some three years of plans, public meetings, promotions and protests, the most impactful north-east Scotland electricity project in generations…

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@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 11h

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‘Deeply concerning’: Nigel Farage slammed over links to US anti-abortion group

NIGEL Farage’s links to an influential US anti-abortion group have been branded “deeply concerning” ...

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@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 11h

As Mills Enters Maine Senate Race, Platner Says Election Is Fight to 'Retake Our Party' for Working Class www.commondreams.org/news/maine-s...

As Mills Enters Maine Senate Race, Platner Says Election Is Fight to 'Retake Our Party' for Working Class | Common Dreams

Maine Senate race heats up as Mills enters primary against Collins. Will Mainers choose to stand up to Trump and the GOP with Mills, or opt for political novice Platner's anti-oligarchy platform? Exci...

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@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 11h

'Citizens United 2.0': GOP Pushing a Pair of Supreme Court Cases That Would Further Legalize Bribery www.commondreams.org/news/gop-sco...

'Citizens United 2.0': GOP Pushing a Pair of Supreme Court Cases That Would Further Legalize Bribery | Common Dreams

A pair of Supreme Court cases pushed by Republicans and the Trump administration are aimed at "incinerating any remaining deterrents to pay-to-play corruption," writes journalist David Sirota.

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@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 11h

'These Are Murders': Trump Condemned After Bombing Yet Another Boat Off Venezuelan Coast www.commondreams.org/news/trump-v...

'These Are Murders': Trump Condemned After Bombing Yet Another Boat Off Venezuelan Coast | Common Dreams

President Trump orders lethal military strike on boat off Venezuela coast, claiming it was involved in drug trafficking. Legal experts condemn the action.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 1d

There’s been an active cover-up since the mid-2000s to conceal the Epstein Files.

The damning info from the DOJ’s Office of Professional Responsibility’s investigation & report into allegations of professional misconduct by the federal prosecutors, including Alex Acosta.

youtu.be/7et6kS7r-T4?...

YIKES! DOJ BUSTED in Epstein COVER-UP as GOP STALLS RELEASE

YouTube video by Katie Phang

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

You need to see this:

“The show of force is the point. They want these images to be out…The Department of Homeland Security is walking around Chicago with a film crew.” @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social

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Enigma8750 @enigma8750.bsky.social · 1d

UN COVER THE EPSTEIN CLIENT LIST ... VICTIMS Are DYING BEFORE THEY GET TO TELL THEIR STORY.

CAKE @thebandcake.bsky.social · 1d

The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. #epstein

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

Authoritarianism is a cancer. And it's growing, metastasizing. In America. Now.

YOU are the cure. Do your part and join us on Saturday.

Do it for your country. For the Constitution. For your freedoms.

While you still can.

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@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 21h

When the prosecutions do finally commence it looks like labour will just have to take it all on the Chinn! www.instagram.com/reel/DN0W6F0...

declassifieduk on Instagram: "We asked Israel lobbyist Trevor Chinn why he gives so much money to Britain's Labour Party as he left a London taxi last month.Chin…"

We asked Israel lobbyist Trevor Chinn why he gives so much money to Britain's Labour Party as he left a London taxi last month.Chinn, who says he has "spent my entire life working for Israel", gave Keir Starmer £50,000 when he was running to be leader of the Labour Party.In our recent investigation into Chinn @johnmcevoyjourno exposed how he held secret meetings with David Lammy in February 2025. Lammy has a long-standing relationship with Chinn, who previously has given him at least £30,000 in cash donations.Chinn declined to comment.Video by @01alemorView all 1,603 comments

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@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 1d

But I see a sweet looking butterfly 🦋 best not join or vote for them until this is all sorted out in 2030….

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 1d

Last post of the day. Learn how to protect yourself.

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anita72.bsky.social @anita72.bsky.social · 1d

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Betsy the Flying Cow @betsytheflyingcow.bsky.social · 1d

Saturday at the Great River Library.

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@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 1d

It’s the big Stalinists we should be concerned about!

@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 1d

…agenda elsewhere!

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@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 1d

Otherwise there is the potential for the very same cleavages outlined in Phil’s piece - as a member I want to know that the discussions we are having and decisions we are making are based on democratic antecedents stemming from our own party’s development and community involvement and not from…

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@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 1d

… political ends?!

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@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 1d

…integrity, openness or democracy. Nor loyalty to comrades or the party’s founding principles. Inclusive, community based, democratic socialism requires honesty and authenticity. If someone is torn then perhaps they should work for alliances and working together on shared socialist principles and…

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@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 1d

As a member the rule is clear - no other membership of another political party - which does not mean an absence or bar on radical or revolutionary ideas! It seems clear that there may be some who have joined who are members but undeclared. Cannot think this will be good for the purposes of ….

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