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Ohio Bikedude @rholt.bsky.social · 1h

#TrumpTariffs are hurting American farmers, so what does the Trump administration do, give taxpayer funds away to one of their competitors. 'Bessent says US considers doubling aid to Argentina by tapping outside funding', www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Bessent says US considers doubling aid to Argentina to $40B

The assistance is aimed at bolstering the country's collapsing currency and calming economic unrest before Oct. 26 midterm elections.

www.politico.com

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Ohio Bikedude @rholt.bsky.social · 1h

Yeah, no, I served and defended American's rights to free speech and peaceful protest. 'No Kings' just means no kings, a rally to support and defend the Constitution, democracy, and the rights of all Americans. "Get Up, Stand Up, stand up for your rights".

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Ohio Bikedude @rholt.bsky.social · 2h

#Donnie2Dolls getting ready to double down with #FraudWasteAbuse by using American taxpayer funds to support his hedge fund buddies. 'Soybean farmer hits back at Trump admin's Argentina bailout: 'I want trade, not aid', www.msnbc.com/katy-tur/wat...

Soybean farmer hits back at Trump admin's Argentina bailout: 'I want trade, not aid'

President Trump is hosting Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House today, just days after Treasury Secretary Bessent announced the U.S. is providing the country with a $20 billion bailout....

www.msnbc.com

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 2h

Apparently $20B of our taxpayer money wasn't enough to bail out Argentina.

Now Trump wants U.S. banks to divert ANOTHER $20B away from lending to American businesses, farmers, and families to prop up Milei's corrupt presidency and failing economy.

So much for America First.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 3h

ICE just arrested a singing giraffe in Portland.

Robby Roadsteamer @roadsteamer.bsky.social · 4h

🚨 *Breaking News* Robby Roadsteamer has been detained by ICE Portland after singing Rod Stewart with the Portland Frog! We need your help!

Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 6h

First they came for the woodwind section, and I said nothing ...

David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 9h

“A clarinet player was arrested after playing her instrument to the tune of the ‘Ghostbusters’ theme song outside of a Portland ICE facility…”

Musician playing ‘Ghostbusters’ outside ICE facility is arrested by agents

‘Taking us citizens out of state to detain them without charge is a new action from the Feds and should be opposed,’ her band said

www.independent.co.uk

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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 23h

Audits at dairy farms under the Trump administration’s escalated immigration enforcement efforts have “created unrest” among workers and owners. It’s made for a tough summer in an industry that was flourishing after decades of support ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/14/r...

Noem's South Dakota neighbors hit with an immigration audit that decimates their workforce • Ohio Capital Journal

Audits at dairy farms under the Trump administration’s escalated immigration enforcement efforts have “created unrest” among workers and owners. It’s made for a tough summer in an industry that was…

ohiocapitaljournal.com

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Ohio Bikedude @rholt.bsky.social · 22h

While #TrumpShutdown is going on and people are not getting paid. While #TrumpTariffs are causing Americans, especially US farmers, to struggle. A #TrumpBailout of Argentina is happening, apparently to take care of hedge fund friends of the Treasury Secretary. #FraudWasteAbuse

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 1d

Chris Christie: “Thie is no longer, the Department of Justice, is no longer the premier prosecuting office in America. What it is now is a capo regime who goes out and executes hits when directed by the Don to do so. That’s what it is.”

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Ohio Bikedude @rholt.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, and hard to do when the GOP likes to be reactive versus proactive in addressing quality of life issues.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 2d

Wow, wow, wow. This has always been legally possible but the law has virtually never been enforced — and now this is the SECOND case I've heard of in the last month (first involving a person with a green card) of a noncitizen being charged for failure to carry their papers.

Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 2d

NEWS: ICE gave a Rogers Park man a $130 ticket for not having his papers on him. They rounded him up last week and eventually let him go, but not without a fine that some critics say is un-American. Trump admin enforcing little-used law
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/13/i...

ICE tickets Chicago man with legal residency $130 for not having his papers on him: ‘It’s not fair…I’m a resident’

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement fined Rueben Antonio Cruz $130 for not having his papers with him.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Adam Gurri @adamgurri.liberalcurrents.com · 2d

Be sure to spread it around

No kings
No dictators
October 18
Nokings.org

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Ohio Bikedude @rholt.bsky.social · 2d

Along with the fact that we have no regulation in place for AI in the US. Meanwhile, in Europe, www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/ar...

EU AI Act: first regulation on artificial intelligence | Topics | European Parliament

The use of artificial intelligence in the EU is regulated by the AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI law. Find out how it protects you.

www.europarl.europa.eu

Ohio Bikedude @rholt.bsky.social · 2d

#Donnie2Dolls #RoadKillBobby and GOP with the #MakeAmericansSickAgain campaign #TrumpTakeHealthcare

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Ohio Bikedude @rholt.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, the US will keep rolling along towards renewable energy regardless of the barriers #Donnie2Dolls creates. Solar/wind can reduce energy costs for Americans, reduce pollution, and work to reverse climate change. #TrumpEnergyCostSpike

Ohio Bikedude @rholt.bsky.social · 2d

So GOP has a great gig, #Donnie2Dolls goes golfing on taxpayer dime. the House takes a paid vacation, and the Senate can't figure out how to compromise anymore to get things done. They are getting paid for doing nothing, while our military members, ATCs, TSA, and others are not paid. #TrumpShutdown

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Bob Geiger @bobgeiger.bsky.social · 3d

Dave Whamond (@davewhamond.bsky.social) with your find-the-differences game of the day.

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Ohio Bikedude @rholt.bsky.social · 2d

#Donnie2Dolls and #RoadKillBobby at it again with their #MakeAmericansSickAgain campaign. Also, release the #TrumpEpsteinFiles now

Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 2d

CDC purge hits 600 workers in key offices despite reversals www.axios.com/2025/10/13/t...

CDC purge hits 600 workers in key offices despite reversals

The casualties include employees working on health statistics, injury and violence prevention, congressional outreach and human resources.

www.axios.com

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Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 2d

"The 13-year-old’s mother said her son has called her crying from the Virginia facility, where he’s sleeping on concrete with an aluminum sheet as a blanket."

The family is here on a pending asylum claim.

Everett 13-year-old arrested by ICE and sent to Virginia detention facility - The Boston Globe

The boy’s mother, Josiele Berto, was called to pick her son up from the Everett Police Department on Thursday, the day he was arrested.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · May 30

No words

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Ohio Bikedude @rholt.bsky.social · 3d

This administration is all about chaos, greed, and vindictiveness. #TrumpTariffs driving up prices on groceries and goods, #TrumpHugelyUglyBill will drive up prices, or eliminate, healthcare for many, #TrumpFossilFuelKickbacks driving up energy prices, and #TrumpTakeJobs driving up unemployment.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

BRENNAN: CBS confirmed the Trump administration rescinded the layoffs of CDC scientists. Some were involved with the federal measles response. How does a mistake like this happen?

VANCE: The govt shutdown inevitably leads to some chaos. It happened because of Schumer

B: But this was a WH decision

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Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 3d

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Dr. Sandy B @drsandyb.bsky.social · 3d

Now ICE is attacking Chicago PD! Gassed them, why aren't these "federal agents" being held accountable for THEIR reckless violence⁉️
youtube.com/shorts/onCvj...

ICE tear gassed 27 Chicago police officers, Superintendent Snelling says

YouTube video by FOX 32 Chicago

youtube.com

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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 4d

One reason Dems should be sharing this and talking about it nonstop is because the key to dominating the public mind is media that evokes emotion. It’s how George Floyd started nationwide protests overnight. And it’s impossible to see this without feeling blind rage. Healthcare policy could never.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 4d

ICE GOONS crash into car and then point weapons to kidnap man.

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Ohio Bikedude @rholt.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, just be yourself, on a bike