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Proud Federal Worker @proudfedworker.bsky.social · 4h

Truth is Trumpublicans can end this shutdown at any time by going nuclear. This shutdown is entirely of their own making. They want Democrats to comply to show that they have control over them. They want to silence their dissent. They want Dems to lick boots, but Repubs can end the shutdown today.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Barrasso on No Kings: "They have this big 'I Hate America' rally this Saturday in Washington where you have all these far-left activists groups coming to protest the president and the administration."

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Blue Axeman @blueaxeman.bsky.social · 19h

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Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

The current Mega Millions jackpot is the second biggest lottery prize of the year so far.

Mega Millions Jackpot Rises To $625 Million—Here’s How Much The Winner Could Take Home After Taxes

The current Mega Millions jackpot is the second biggest lottery prize of the year so far.

www.forbes.com

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A Republic If You Can Keep It @arepublicif.bsky.social · 19h

When people tell you they’re Nazis, you need not doubt them.

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Real Blue Patriot @realbluepatriot.bsky.social · 19h

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A Republic If You Can Keep It @arepublicif.bsky.social · 18h

When Trump said he likes to assault women by grabbing their genitals, we were told it's locker room talk.

Then they wrote their 900 page fascism plan & we were told it was fake news.

Now their 20-40 year olds have hard-ons for Hitler & we're being told kids will be kids.

Fuck the #GOP

#NoKings

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Mickey Kuhns @mickeykuhns.bsky.social · 16h

Kids??? Young Boys???

The youngest person on this list is 24.

I don’t know about y’all but at 24 I was a staff sergeant in the USAF and had been a policeman for 6 years. NO ONE considered me a kid or young boy.

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Republicans R Evil 👿 @republicansrevil.bsky.social · 1d

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That Guy Mike @thatguymike.bsky.social · 7h

They say that CEOs are paid the big money because they shoulder the responsibility and risk of the big decisions.

When’s the last time CEOs suffered the consequences of their decisions? Even if they get fired, they still get a golden parachute.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 19h

Finally, some common sense from Oklahoma education.

Ryan Walters turned classrooms into culture war battlegrounds. Reversing his Bible mandate isn’t “anti-religion,” it’s accepting the fact that the Bible is not a history book!

Schools should teach, not preach.

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wastrying.bsky.social @wastrying.bsky.social · 19h

When Romania Executed Its Dictator on Live TV

Penguin History May 19, 2025

In December 1989, Nicolae Ceaușescu gave a speech that was supposed to show Romania he was still in charge. Three days later, he and his wife were executed on national TV.

youtu.be/3eUjOV0ZlSQ?...

When Romania Executed Its Dictator on Live TV

YouTube video by Penguin History

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17h

ICYMI — PELOSI: “Shut up. I did not refuse the National Guard. The President didn’t send it. Why are you coming here with Republican talking points as if you’re a serious journalist?”

(The unserious questioner is Alison Steinberg, who works for Mike Lindell — the my pillow guy)

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Common Defense @commondefense.bsky.social · 1d

Getting the story right on the VA is crucial.

We let the Washington Post know the veteran perspective was clear: the real threat to the VA isn't from veterans, but from politicians pushing privatization.

The focus must be on strengthening the system.

www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

Veterans groups rip Post for investigation into VA disability program

Veterans groups accused The Washington Post of overstating problems with the Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation system and scapegoating former service members.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Left Of Center Orange Hater @henshinhal.bsky.social · 18h

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 10h

Jamie Raskin is Correct, and Fighting Chump's Regime.......

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Proud Federal Worker @proudfedworker.bsky.social · 5h

Itty bitty MAGA Mike
Sent his Congress home on strike
Refused to let the House come back
He has all the groomers' backs.

Proud Federal Worker @proudfedworker.bsky.social · 5h

This is the lie they tell you to divert YOUR taxes to the rich and stop investing in your future with YOUR own tax dollars. Socialism worked well in this country until we put profit first and it continues to work splendidly in EVERY OTHER INDUSTRIALIZED NATION.

Jeff's Fact Checker @thunderbayed.bsky.social · 18h

She whose daily life is taxpayer-funded shades socialism

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Proud Federal Worker @proudfedworker.bsky.social · 5h

This is the lie they tell you to divert YOUR taxes to the rich and stop investing in your future with YOUR own tax dollars. Socialism worked well in this country until we put profit first and it continues to work splendidly in EVERY OTHER INDUSTRIALIZED NATION.

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Proud Federal Worker @proudfedworker.bsky.social · 5h

Guess all of Europe, Canada. Australia, New Zealand, and Jaoan are doomed... oh wait they're not. They have BETTER healthcare and lives than us and they have a shit ton of socialism. Socialism isn't the problem. Corruption is & we have it in spades here which is why we are suffering & falling apart.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17h

“Kids”

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midnightsun49.bsky.social @midnightsun49.bsky.social · 16h

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 1d

The GOP shut down the government. They’re driving up health care costs and refuse to negotiate.

Now Speaker Mike Johnson won’t swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social because it would force a vote to release the Epstein files.

Swear her in, now!

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Vought: "We're gonna keep those RIFs rolling throughout this shutdown ... think the Minority Business Development Agency that divvies up business grants on basis of race. Think Environment Justice at EPA ... "

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 19h

ABOLISH ICE and EXPAND THE SUPREME COURT should be mainstream Democratic promises and talking points.

But timidity and civility will rule the day and screw the rest of us and this country in the end.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Sunny Hostin to Cheryl Hines: "The problem is that your husband is the least qualified HHS head that we've had in history. I think that's very dangerous. He has spread a lot of misinformation, chaos, and confusion."

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