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"The Kennedy Center is threatening to sue Chuck Redd to enforce the tyrannical precept that we are all, always, everywhere, the king’s performing monkeys. Are our voices our own? Or do they belong to Trump and Trump alone?" — @nberlat.bsky.social
The regime wants to turn artists into performing monkeys
But freedom of speech includes freedom to not praise the king.
www.publicnotice.co
December 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
"The Kennedy Center is threatening to sue Chuck Redd to enforce the tyrannical precept that we are all, always, everywhere, the king’s performing monkeys. Are our voices our own? Or do they belong to Trump and Trump alone?" — @nberlat.bsky.social
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Still mind-blowing that a top admin official was revealed to have taken $50,000 in cash in a paper bag from people looking for government favors, the reaction of the administration was "Whatever losers, this is how it works now" and bigshot news media said "If you say so, we'll forget about it"
Border czar Tom Homan didn't receive a normal background check for his role while his bribery probe was still ongoing:
Justice officials felt sure Homan would not be able to obtain a security clearance based on the evidence gathered. It remains unclear how Homan was eventually granted clearance.
Justice officials felt sure Homan would not be able to obtain a security clearance based on the evidence gathered. It remains unclear how Homan was eventually granted clearance.
Border czar Tom Homan didn’t receive normal background check during bribery probe
President-elect Trump initially balked at submitting names of likely nominees to the FBI for background checks, a basic step intended to flag possible financial conflicts or ethical problems.
www.ms.now
December 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Still mind-blowing that a top admin official was revealed to have taken $50,000 in cash in a paper bag from people looking for government favors, the reaction of the administration was "Whatever losers, this is how it works now" and bigshot news media said "If you say so, we'll forget about it"
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At first, Trump was going to fix inflation and prices “on day one.” Then it was, ‘Well, by the end of the year ...’ Now it’s maybe never. Because even though Republicans control the entire government, they can’t do anything, don’t cha know.
NEWSMAX: When will Americans start to feel economic progress?
RON JOHNSON: The problem is the Democrats and Biden left so many enormous messes. I can't predict it.
RON JOHNSON: The problem is the Democrats and Biden left so many enormous messes. I can't predict it.
December 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
At first, Trump was going to fix inflation and prices “on day one.” Then it was, ‘Well, by the end of the year ...’ Now it’s maybe never. Because even though Republicans control the entire government, they can’t do anything, don’t cha know.
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If you listen close, you can hear the sound of Trump’s brain atrophying as he speaks.
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
December 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
If you listen close, you can hear the sound of Trump’s brain atrophying as he speaks.
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at public notice, wrote about the kennedy center plans to sue the jazz artist who refused to perform there and how government coerced speech violates the first amendment. www.publicnotice.co/p/chuck-redd...
The regime wants to turn artists into performing monkeys
But freedom of speech includes freedom to not praise the king.
www.publicnotice.co
December 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
at public notice, wrote about the kennedy center plans to sue the jazz artist who refused to perform there and how government coerced speech violates the first amendment. www.publicnotice.co/p/chuck-redd...
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The “duty of the artist,” cartoon artist, Ann Telnaes rightfully stated, “is not to perform for everyone on command. It is “to take a stand through their art.”
www.publicnotice.co/p/chuck-redd...
Important read by @nberlat.bsky.social in @atrupar.com's latest PN.
www.publicnotice.co/p/chuck-redd...
Important read by @nberlat.bsky.social in @atrupar.com's latest PN.
The regime wants to turn artists into performing monkeys
But freedom of speech includes freedom to not praise the king.
www.publicnotice.co
December 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The “duty of the artist,” cartoon artist, Ann Telnaes rightfully stated, “is not to perform for everyone on command. It is “to take a stand through their art.”
www.publicnotice.co/p/chuck-redd...
Important read by @nberlat.bsky.social in @atrupar.com's latest PN.
www.publicnotice.co/p/chuck-redd...
Important read by @nberlat.bsky.social in @atrupar.com's latest PN.
Trump is golfing today and has no public events on his calendar
December 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Trump is golfing today and has no public events on his calendar
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Oh my. Whose inauguration?
I'm sure a peaceful transfer of power to Ds isn't on the mind of Grandpa Chaos.
Also, why would a mere ballroom need to be drone-proof? (Suggests his paranoia that the rest of the WH is not that hardened).
Reporters should def ask more Qs.
📺 bsky.app/profile/atru...
I'm sure a peaceful transfer of power to Ds isn't on the mind of Grandpa Chaos.
Also, why would a mere ballroom need to be drone-proof? (Suggests his paranoia that the rest of the WH is not that hardened).
Reporters should def ask more Qs.
📺 bsky.app/profile/atru...
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
December 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Oh my. Whose inauguration?
I'm sure a peaceful transfer of power to Ds isn't on the mind of Grandpa Chaos.
Also, why would a mere ballroom need to be drone-proof? (Suggests his paranoia that the rest of the WH is not that hardened).
Reporters should def ask more Qs.
📺 bsky.app/profile/atru...
I'm sure a peaceful transfer of power to Ds isn't on the mind of Grandpa Chaos.
Also, why would a mere ballroom need to be drone-proof? (Suggests his paranoia that the rest of the WH is not that hardened).
Reporters should def ask more Qs.
📺 bsky.app/profile/atru...
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“The Kennedy Center is threatening to sue Chuck Redd to enforce the tyrannical precept that we are all, always, everywhere, the king’s performing monkeys. Are our voices our own?”
I stand with Chuck Redd for not allowing these fascists to commandeer his creative output for its own fascist purposes
I stand with Chuck Redd for not allowing these fascists to commandeer his creative output for its own fascist purposes
The regime wants to turn artists into performing monkeys
But freedom of speech includes freedom to not praise the king.
www.publicnotice.co
December 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“The Kennedy Center is threatening to sue Chuck Redd to enforce the tyrannical precept that we are all, always, everywhere, the king’s performing monkeys. Are our voices our own?”
I stand with Chuck Redd for not allowing these fascists to commandeer his creative output for its own fascist purposes
I stand with Chuck Redd for not allowing these fascists to commandeer his creative output for its own fascist purposes
Whitaker: "I know there were reports from the Russian side that this alleged attack at one of the presidential palaces by drone or drones. It's unclear whether it actually happened ... it seems a little indelicate to be this close at a peace deal & then do something that would be viewed as reckless"
December 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Whitaker: "I know there were reports from the Russian side that this alleged attack at one of the presidential palaces by drone or drones. It's unclear whether it actually happened ... it seems a little indelicate to be this close at a peace deal & then do something that would be viewed as reckless"
FOX: Do you think Putin is being honest about his desire to end the war with Ukraine?
NATO AMBASSADOR MATTHEW WHITAKER: I think there's a desire to end the war on both sides
NATO AMBASSADOR MATTHEW WHITAKER: I think there's a desire to end the war on both sides
December 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
FOX: Do you think Putin is being honest about his desire to end the war with Ukraine?
NATO AMBASSADOR MATTHEW WHITAKER: I think there's a desire to end the war on both sides
NATO AMBASSADOR MATTHEW WHITAKER: I think there's a desire to end the war on both sides
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Ok honey
GOP Rep. Sheri Biggs on healthcare: "We have been working really hard to make sure that we've got a good plan, and I think you're gonna see, I think you're gonna see a change for sure, and the Americans are gonna be happy with the outcome."
December 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Ok honey
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Lol
NEWSMAX: When will Americans start to feel economic progress?
RON JOHNSON: The problem is the Democrats and Biden left so many enormous messes. I can't predict it.
RON JOHNSON: The problem is the Democrats and Biden left so many enormous messes. I can't predict it.
December 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Lol
NEWSMAX: When will Americans start to feel economic progress?
RON JOHNSON: The problem is the Democrats and Biden left so many enormous messes. I can't predict it.
RON JOHNSON: The problem is the Democrats and Biden left so many enormous messes. I can't predict it.
December 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
NEWSMAX: When will Americans start to feel economic progress?
RON JOHNSON: The problem is the Democrats and Biden left so many enormous messes. I can't predict it.
RON JOHNSON: The problem is the Democrats and Biden left so many enormous messes. I can't predict it.
Sen. Ron Johnson: "Remember -- Somalis have only been here a few years. They are literally amateurs in terms of exploiting our vast welfare system."
December 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Sen. Ron Johnson: "Remember -- Somalis have only been here a few years. They are literally amateurs in terms of exploiting our vast welfare system."
GOP Rep. Sheri Biggs on healthcare: "We have been working really hard to make sure that we've got a good plan, and I think you're gonna see, I think you're gonna see a change for sure, and the Americans are gonna be happy with the outcome."
December 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
GOP Rep. Sheri Biggs on healthcare: "We have been working really hard to make sure that we've got a good plan, and I think you're gonna see, I think you're gonna see a change for sure, and the Americans are gonna be happy with the outcome."
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New in PN: The regime wants to turn artists into performing monkeys
"Freedom of speech and freedom of expression is the right to criticize the ruler. But it’s also the right to not play jazz vibraphone if you don’t want to — not even if the ruler says you must for his greater glory."
"Freedom of speech and freedom of expression is the right to criticize the ruler. But it’s also the right to not play jazz vibraphone if you don’t want to — not even if the ruler says you must for his greater glory."
The regime wants to turn artists into performing monkeys
But freedom of speech includes freedom to not praise the king.
www.publicnotice.co
December 30, 2025 at 1:11 PM
New in PN: The regime wants to turn artists into performing monkeys
"Freedom of speech and freedom of expression is the right to criticize the ruler. But it’s also the right to not play jazz vibraphone if you don’t want to — not even if the ruler says you must for his greater glory."
"Freedom of speech and freedom of expression is the right to criticize the ruler. But it’s also the right to not play jazz vibraphone if you don’t want to — not even if the ruler says you must for his greater glory."
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Friendly reminder that Trump only cares about himself, so he would only care about bulletproof glass if he thought the next inauguration will be for him…
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
December 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Friendly reminder that Trump only cares about himself, so he would only care about bulletproof glass if he thought the next inauguration will be for him…
Reposted by Aaron Rupar
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
December 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
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Whose inauguration?
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
December 30, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Whose inauguration?
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The inauguration???
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
December 30, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The inauguration???
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Nothing about this quote about a “ballroom” suggests “peaceful transfer of power.”
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
December 30, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Nothing about this quote about a “ballroom” suggests “peaceful transfer of power.”