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truebleu.bsky.social @truebleu.bsky.social · 3h

5 takeaways from Democrats’ big night - The Washington Post

The party won the governor’s race in both states and a state attorney general’s contest that was up in the air, as voters delivered a rebuke of President Donald Trump.

Five takeaways as Democrats sweep elections in New Jersey and Virginia — The Washington Post

The party won the governor’s race in both states and a state attorney general’s contest that was up in the air, as voters delivered a rebuke of President Donald Trump.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 8h

😎😎😎😎 GOOD THINGS CAN STILL HAPPEN 😎😎😎😎

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 10h

Oopa!

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Zohran Mamdani wins the New York mayoral race

Mamdani will be the youngest New York mayor in a century, NBC News projects, after a rapid rise past Andrew Cuomo and other opponents.

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 21h

@Donna C
My comments were restricted to relaying the experiences of people I knew and whose judgement I trusted.

I'm going to stay within those bounds in my discussions here.

You have my best thoughts.

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 23h

I had friends and neighbors in the oil services industry, and after Halliburton bought their company, they said that Cheney was the best boss they ever had.

He didn't know squat about the oil industry, but he knew how to lead, manage, solicit and evaluate information.

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Annie Andrews, MD @drannieandrews.com · 23h

Join me and the legendary Diane Rehm tomorrow on Substack Live!

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Wednesday, November 5th at 11am EST
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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 1d

Your Major Race Scorecard for today!

www.semafor.com/article/11/0...

How to watch Election Day’s six biggest races

Semafor guides you through an off-year ballot with major clues to the future.

www.semafor.com

Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 1d

Recommended Read.

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Senators eye a December or January shutdown-ending deal as talks heat up

Inevitably, the result of the talks will force House Republicans to end their six-week absence from Washington.

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Annie Andrews, MD @drannieandrews.com · 1d

That horrific thing Lindsey Graham said. And how we take our power back.

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 1d

The classified Docs in the Crapper Caper-- don't forget!

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‘If it was anybody else, we’d arrest him tomorrow,' Justice Department aide said of Trump

A handful of documents found by the FBI at Mar-a-Lago were so sensitive that even a senior Justice Department official didn’t have authorization to see them.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine spending 40 days in jail because you post an anti-Charlie Kirk meme on Facebook.

I talk about the criminal case of Larry Bushart, Jr. with 1st Amendment lawyer, Adam Steinbaugh, and why protecting our free speech rights is so critical in this Trump Regime.

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Trump GOONS LOCK UP MAN Over INNOCENT Meme

YouTube video by Katie Phang

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 1d

As a diplomat I have studied how authoritarians fail all over the world

When dictators overreach, autocracy fails

Trump is overreaching big time & the people won't let him get away with it

I explained on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social 👇

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 1d

An excellent read, from @mollyjongfast.bsky.social in NYT.

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...

Opinion | Trump’s ‘Great Gatsby’ Party Did Not Accept SNAP

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The Onion @theonion.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 1d

It's The Widow's (tight) leather pants.

Reminds him of a couch.

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Why the Hell Did JD Vance and Erika Kirk Hug Like That?

The vice president had an uncomfortably close embrace with Charlie Kirk’s widow, for everyone to witness.

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 1d

Thank Heavens!

With MTG's recent criticisms of Trump and MAGA, I was worried that I'd need to take a more positive approach to her state of crazy, but with this, she once more is beyond rehabilitation in my eyes!

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US congresswoman suggests 'fallen angels' could be responsible for UFOs

MTG strikes again

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Lisa Guerrero @lisaguerrero.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning, friends!

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

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 1d

While waiting my tab of Benadryl to kick in, I stumbled across this...

A Third Happy Stroy (best for those old enough or retro enough to remember MASH tv show of Red Skeleton)

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Jamie Farr on working for Red Skelton in the Army - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG

YouTube video by FoundationINTERVIEWS

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

Zohran Mamdani is getting a new generation of young people excited about politics. My own granddaughter is knocking on doors for him in the final stretch of the NYC mayoral race. I was pleased to speak with him ahead of Tuesday's election. https://youtu.be/rqU0DAjg0RA?si=ZYVwyxSyA9xdR4bj

A Conversation with Zohran Mamdani

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 1d

& yet >another< planned US Invasion of a sovereign nation.

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Trump administration is planning new mission in Mexico against cartels, current and former U.S. officials say

The new operation would include U.S. troops on the ground in Mexico striking drug labs and cartel leaders, according to current and former U.S. officials, though a deployment is not imminent.

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 1d

"Fuck Ice.
"Forever."
-Chappell Roan

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MSN

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 1d

Re: The Nigerian Thing

"The threat and designation came after U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz... and some American celebrities alleged that Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria, without evidence. Some went as far as alleging a “Christian genocide.”

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What to know as Nigeria rejects US military threat over alleged Christian killings

A Nigerian government official says the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump cannot unilaterally carry out any military operation in Nigeria over its claims of Christian persecution in the We...

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 1d

Semafor reports that elements of what's needed for House MAGA to make a budget deal are now starting to fall into place.

www.semafor.com/article/11/0...

Exclusive: Government shutdown approaches 35-day record

However, the elements Congress needs to start negotiating a deal are falling into place.

www.semafor.com

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 2d

A second Happy Story, with relevant music!

FIrst: Music
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Now the story:
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Message in a bottle from first world war soldier found on remote Australian beach

Light-hearted note, penned on 15 August 1916, was found on Wharton beach, after severe winter storms washed away sand dunes

www.theguardian.com

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Michael Audette @sojournermemoirs.bsky.social · 2d

Is Dita vonTeese filing a trademark suit here??

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