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GhostBHR @benhrome.com · 12h

Money's on a giant orange temper tantrum.

I half expect to see a photo of him at the controls of one of the backhoes.

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12h

How much is Trump demolishing the East Wing about wanting his tacky new ballroom (permits be damned!) and how much is it about being *really angry* about the turnout for the "No Kings" rallies?

www.cnn.com/2025/10/20/p...

Demolition begins to replace White House East Wing with Trump’s ballroom | CNN Politics

Demolition of the White House East Wing began Monday as President Donald Trump adds a $200 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom.

www.cnn.com

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 12h

The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

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GhostBHR @benhrome.com · 12h

HBD @atrupar.com! Been a fan since the Vox days, and am coming up on my 3rd year of subscribing to this excellent independent news source.

Great writing, great commentary, and great thought pieces. Worth every penny and then some.
#IndyJourno #IndependentJournalism #RightStuffRightTime

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21h

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Ann Aguirre @annaguirre.bsky.social · 1d

No image has ever spoken so succinctly about the current situation in the US.

The white house, a gaping wound in the east wing. It looks like a ruin or a mound of garbage

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capitolhunters @capitolhunters.bsky.social · 1d

Many people are outraged that Trump is demolishing part of the White House. But of course Trump can't do it without help. It's ACECO LLC of Silver Spring MD ("full-service demolition") that is tearing down the People's House. You can call them and let them know how you feel. 1/

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GhostBHR @benhrome.com · 1d

That's....quite the flex. Amidst saying the quiet part out loud, even.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "The irony was that they called it the No Kings Rally, but if President Trump was a king, the government would be open. If President Trump was a king, he would've closed the nationals parks and the National Mall so they couldn't of had the rally out here."

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 3d

Do you know what a group of frogs is called?

AN ARMY

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GhostBHR @benhrome.com · 3d

OMG LOVE THIS. 👊❤️

Gyibaawm Laxha- David Robert Boxley @davidrobertboxley.bsky.social · 3d

No Kings!

#resist #rebel #fdt

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 3d

All those former Pentagon reporters should cover No Kings today 🚫👑

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GhostBHR @benhrome.com · 3d

Was up and ready for #NoKings in DC today. But early morning call from my adopted auntie and uncle (they're in their late 80s) shifted plans. Now doing eldercare visit this weekend with them. (Ultimately, they're fine. Long story.)

With all of you in spirit today.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 3d

If you're taking to the streets to protest today, know your rights.

"KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS
You don’t need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don’t need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you’re not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.
When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.
If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.
If you get stopped by the police, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.
If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don’t sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.
If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status."

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 4d

If you’re planning to protest tomorrow:

1. Thank you! Make it big. Stay peaceful.

2. Be careful. There will be people trying to agitate and stir shit up.

3. Take a buddy if you can. If not, video is your friend.

4. Have a plan to get the fuck out if it goes sideways.

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Jesspooka Kant 🎃 @jessdkant.bsky.social · 4d

Honestly, I promise however much it feels like trolling them back is “resistance” it only feeds the beast by boosting their visibility and giving them a way to target users.

Smash that block button and give yourself a treat— you deserve it.

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🔥Harry Potter Resists Fascism🔥 @harrypotterresists.bsky.social · 4d

WOW... JUST WOW...

In order to justify invoking the insurrection act in Portland, Oregon, trump faked a riot with professional videographers, the military and hired extras.

Sen. Jeffrey Merkley tells us what happened :

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GhostBHR @benhrome.com · 4d

Top half of the image is mask-clad thugs wearing "police" vests putting bags of brown leaves into the back of a white van. The bottom half of the image has two lines of text: "ICE Detains Leaves as They Turn Brown"

The image is satirical and has earmarks of AI design or has been photoshopped.

(It's still funny, though.)

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 4d

A revealingly creepy formulation by Speaker Johnson.

What does he mean by “they” are going to “descend” on “our” capital?

WE are going to assemble in OUR communities exercising OUR constitutional rights in defense of OUR nation.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 4d

Johnson: “They're going to descend on our capital for their much-anticipated so-called ‘No Kings’ rally. We refer to it by its more accurate description: 'The Hate America' rally. I'm not sure how anybody can refute that."

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

“THE SHADOW PRESIDENT”

@propublica on RUSS VOUGHT, Trump’s hatchet man consolidating power & ☠️ programs, pushing Christian nationalism on 🇺🇸

“PROJECT 2025” always meant a plan for after Trump won. Those who helped him 🤥 should ❌ media credentials. www.propublica.org/article/vide...

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GhostBHR @benhrome.com · 5d

Hello new followers!

If you're looking for mental catharsis after seeing too much of Krispy Gnome all over the news of late for her villainous and narcissistic immigrant-hate, I've got a short story for you.

#WritingCommunity
#Writing
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#FAFO
#Consequences

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Mostly a female face from an aged stone statue, her eyes chipped out and nose partially flattened due to time and weather. Perfect image for the main character of the story linked in this post.

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GhostBHR @benhrome.com · 5d

AITA CEO, Sherry L. Rupert, is a finalist for the 2025 Travel Unity Inclusion Champion Award!

This national honor celebrates leaders who break barriers and promote inclusion in travel — core values that Sherry embodies.

Public voting closes Friday, October 17.
Vote here: bit.ly/2025inclusion

GhostBHR @benhrome.com · 5d

Well this explains the bump in my followers LOL 😜

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GhostBHR @benhrome.com · 5d

Sharing because so many in this list are fantastic creators, thinkers, imagineers, and all-around really cool people.
#IndigiSky
#WritingCommunity
#Creatives

Johnnie Jae @johnniejae.bsky.social · 5d

Native American Heritage Month is coming up and before it gets here, sharing this starter pack so you can get a head start by following some amazing Native folks with a lot of knowledge to share.

go.bsky.app/MEaiVa9

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 5d

Remember the first few months of this year, when all we talked about was DOGE and spending cuts and waste, and this administration gutted USAID?

And now they’re giving $40 billion (!) to Argentina.

Insane the amount of amnesia in this country and in our politics and media.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 6d

Almost like we founded the entire country on opposing this exact sentence.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d

Bessent: "No kings equals no paychecks"

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GhostBHR @benhrome.com · 7d

OMG.

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Coyote & Crow Games @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social · 8d

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! Today we celebrate the heritage, beauty, and perseverance of hundreds of cultures and nations across North America that have thrived and endured here for thousands of years, and will be around for thousands more.
If you want to support this Native: bit.ly/3L67Yrs

A display of Coyote & Crow, the roleplaying game, Wolves, the cooperative board game, Naasii, the Coyote & Crow Dice Game, and a set of custom dice for the RPG. All created by Cherokee Nation citizen, Kenna Alexander.

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