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AmblerRick 🇺🇸

@amblerrick.bsky.social

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The husband of Mayor Jeanne of Ambler, PA. The father of Amelija & Fred. #exMNTwins fan now #Phillies fan. Former PA House member promoted to private citizen. Lover of democracy, hater of fascists, authoritarians, and Nazis.

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AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 1d

I got murdered there 2x last year. Oh and the parks are so beautiful.

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AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 2d

wasn't there a diary of a girl in the 1940s with a similar story? We are in America!

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

My first thought was “wow I hope this guy didn’t give out his name because he could absolutely be charged” and yup, he is correct to stay anonymous.

This man’s account is shocking. His neighbors’ situation is shocking. The entire Chicago raid is shocking.

On the other side was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for his help.
"I wasn't planning on letting her stay, but I didn't know what the hell was going on," the man said of his Venezuelan migrant neighbors. But he quickly relented. The little girl was inconsolable and hid under his bed.
"I didn't want them to take her," said the man, who didn't want to be named because he fears he'll be targeted by federal authorities for his actions.
"I gave her my bedroom, and I just told her,
'Just stay there. Don't open, don't, shh, just stay quiet," he recalled telling the mom and daughter as he choked back tears.

AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 2d

makes me want to show up more. i am 100% anti-fascist!

AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 3d

I take my Twins vibe and ended up crushing the Phillies. I try to use my special super powers for good but have yet to harness it correctly. My other super power is flat tires. Haven't found a good use for that either.

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AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 3d

Bars

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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 3d

This indictment of Letitia James is not a prosecution; it is a politically-motivated persecution. Donald Trump is using a weaponized Department of Justice to punish a public servant who dared to hold him accountable. This sham proceeding is a direct assault on the Rule of Law.

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AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 3d

This is pure evil.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 3d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, AG James.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 3d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 3d

Christ got nailed to some wood for saying be cool to people especially the most humble. Rich people and their lackeys didn’t like it.

AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 3d

In the event a certain person passes away I am also buying the most expensive champagne you can get in a state store.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 3d

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.

Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 4d

Country fans are upset with Zach Bryan after he criticized ICE in a song.

But don't let it be known that Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash all despised fascism and leaned heavily to the left.

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mariewalsh18.bsky.social @mariewalsh18.bsky.social · 5d

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AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 4d

Some National Guardsman is going to impress some girl with the ribbon he earned from going to war with Oregon.

AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 4d

just followed.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 4d

We aren't on the verge of an authoritarian takeover. We are in the middle of it.

But I worry people don't see the whole scheme. They just pay attention to each new daily outrage. So I went to the Senate floor to explain Trump's plan.

Here's a 🧵of the speech. It's important.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 4d

i desperately want everyone involved in the destruction of USAID to have to, st the very least, answer to the american people for the suffering and misery they have caused apnews.com/article/myan...

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

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Ron Sexsmith @ronsexsmith.bsky.social · 5d

Keep Dolly Parton in your heart tonight
If you pray include her in your prayers
Apparently she's having some serious health issues
She's always been a force for good
and a beacon of love & kindness in song
The world (and especially America) needs her more than ever
in these challenging times RS

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 5d

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.

For the crime of … complaining about government policy.

Core 1A speech.

With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 5d

Here’s video of the incident

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AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 5d

If that is a warzone, damn I want to visit.

AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 5d

The invasion of the south with obese national guard to Illinois is my biggest story. But damn there are so many top issues competing. They have flooded the zone.

AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 5d

Pete Hegseth needs a word.

AmblerRick 🇺🇸 @amblerrick.bsky.social · 5d

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