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Susala @susala.bsky.social · 7h

And getting paid not to work while other people in the federal government are working without getting paid!

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Kepano Kolohe @alala55.bsky.social · 1d

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 11h

Today we honor the rich history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities—past and present.

As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s commit to telling the truth about our history, protecting sacred lands, and fighting for justice that includes everyone.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 11h

The Portland Frog army has now infiltrated Tulsa, OK and they’ve made an unlikely alliance with the T-Rex infantry and Sharks on Hoverboards mercenary forces.

This is truly terrifying.

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D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 13h

📌During his campaign in 2015, Trump said he would replace Obamacare with, quote: "something terrific, phenomenal and fantastic" that would "save money and result in better health care."
Ten years later, he's still got nuthin' and has decided to kill the entire United States government instead.

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NPR @npr.org · 14h

A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy.
Read More: www.npr.org/2025/10/13/g...

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Leigh G @yogaleigh.bsky.social · 1d

Can I tell you a secret? I don't care if there are undocumented immigrants in this country. I think it's a non-issue. Without social security numbers they're not getting the welfare people claim they're getting, the vast majority of them are normal people trying to live a better life.
This whole wall deport-the-illegals bullshit is just the one percent convincing the working poor to blame a subset of the working poor for the fact that they're all poor, instead of realizing they're all poor due to vast income inequality and resource price inflation in combination with wage stagnation.
The existence of another poor person is not why you're poor. It's because the people who control everything refuse to increase your wages.
Jessie Memer

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Susala @susala.bsky.social · 13h

Happy birthday, Gus!

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Susala @susala.bsky.social · 13h

Is the fact that they're asking you to respond at your convenience not a huge clue that it is not that important?

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Susala @susala.bsky.social · 15h

Yup, survival of the fittest. Why bother with civilization at all?

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Mike Levin @mikelevin.org · 2d

With all the noise this week, let’s focus on something that actually matters—the cracks inside the Republican Party.

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 2d

This isn’t about politics; it’s about ownership of the scoreboard. When the scoreboard changes owners, the game changes. The sale no one voted on...and why you should care.🔥👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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Susala @susala.bsky.social · 2d

That's exactly it. Take everything away and then give it back when people suck up to you.

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Susala @susala.bsky.social · 2d

Definitely considering it!

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Susala @susala.bsky.social · 3d

If Speaker Johnson would reconvene the House, there could be a bipartisan bill to pay the troops passed quickly. But nope.

Susala @susala.bsky.social · 3d

I think his response is mostly accurate but misleading. The real problem is in the increased complications Republicans have added for applying and maintaining coverage that will lead to people losing Medicaid when they still would qualify, as well as increased cost sharing for recipients.

Susala @susala.bsky.social · 3d

Great point. I wonder if that was intentional.

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MSNBC @msnbc.com · 4d

‘No backsies’: The REAL reason Mike Johnson won’t swear in new Dem rep

@chrislhayes.bsky.social explains precisely why Mike Johnson is stalling the new Dem rep's swear-in over the Epstein vote.

‘No backsies’: The REAL reason Mike Johnson won’t swear in new Dem rep

YouTube video by MSNBC

www.youtube.com

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Susala @susala.bsky.social · 3d

Very true. I wish the left had a long-term strategy like this. Ultimately, though, whoever feels the most entitled seems to win, since they are not bound by consideration of others and are willing to use unethical but effective tactics to get their way.

Susala @susala.bsky.social · 3d

Important read.

www.wired.com/story/trump-...

Trump Wants to Take Over Cities. Influencers Are Giving Him the Fuel to Do It

The Trump administration has built its own content mill to justify its law-and-order immigration agenda.

www.wired.com

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Marie 🇨🇦 @pawbaby2.bsky.social · 4d

Watch how Senator Mark Kelly absolutely dismantles Peter Doocy’s line of questioning about the government shutdown and healthcare subsidies. Doocy tries his usual gotcha, but Kelly forces the conversation back to what’s at stake for everyday Americans.

#USDemocracy
#Pinks

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Susala @susala.bsky.social · 3d

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Nash Is Here for It @nashishereforit.bsky.social · 3d

It’s hard to award the Nobel Peace Prize to a guy that maybe brokered a temporary peace deal after he ordered 500 tons of nutrient rich biscuits destroyed instead of saving the lives of desperate, starving babies.

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Susala @susala.bsky.social · 4d

Well, in that case then Trump does deserve it.

Susala @susala.bsky.social · 4d

One can hope.

Susala @susala.bsky.social · 4d

Great point. Be prepared to help others.

Sp꩜꩜ky J ⋆｡𖦹 °✩☾⋆｡ @angrygoose.ruins.party · 4d

I HIGHLY recommend that everybody get familiar with your rights if approached by 🧊, in the workplace or otherwise. Even if you are not being targeted, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to protect those that are‼️

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