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Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · Aug 9

“There’s class warfare, all right, but it’s my class, the rich class, that’s making war, and we’re winning.”

— Warren Buffett

“In Class Warfare, Guess Which Class is Winning”, Ben Stein, N.Y. Times, Nov. 26, 2006

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Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 2h

That peace lasted such a long time… shame they didn’t give Trump that peace prize

Drop Site @dropsitenews.com · 2h

⚡️Drop Site Daily | October 14, 2025

Israel kills five Palestinians in Gaza and announces it will not abide by the terms of facilitating humanitarian aid, despite ceasefire agreement

www.dropsitenews.com/p/drop-site-...

Israel kills five Palestinians in Gaza and announces it will not abide by the terms of facilitating humanitarian aid, despite ceasefire agreement

Drop Site Daily: October 14, 2025

www.dropsitenews.com

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Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 7h

There is no ethical billionaire. They sell the people out to make an extra penny.

WIRED @wired.com · 7h

The billionaire investor campaigned for Kamala Harris, but thinks tech execs have a “moral imperative” to play nice with the president. Why? It’s good business. www.wired.com/story/the-bi...

Mark Cuban Would Still Have Dinner With Donald Trump

The billionaire investor campaigned for Kamala Harris, but thinks tech execs have a “moral imperative” to play nice with the president. Why? It’s good business.

www.wired.com

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Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 14h

They are going to find at least 14,000 more

Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 16h

"More Than 200 Bodies Dug Out of the Gaza Rubble Since Ceasefire Went Into Effect"

More Than 200 Bodies Dug Out of the Gaza Rubble Since Ceasefire Went Into Effect - News From Antiwar.com

Rescue workers in Gaza have recovered more than 200 bodies of Palestinians killed by the IDF from the rubble and from areas they were previously unable to access since the ceasefire went into effect o...

news.antiwar.com

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Portland DSA @portlanddsa.bsky.social · 17h

Portland DSA endorses Dr. Tammy Carpenter for OR House District 27!

Tammy is a mom, a physician, and a democratic socialist. She will champion fully-funded schools, a Universal Health Plan in Oregon, public transportation, and a statewide Renters' Bill of Rights! Learn more: tammyfororegon.com

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Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 21h

I heard the best quote this weekend.

“Moderates and liberals want to strike the perfect balance between justice and fascism.”

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Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 21h

We’re not done yet #FreePalestine 🇵🇸

Seth Caddy: spooky 👻 ginger 🎃 @gingercaddy.bsky.social · 1d

Keep your perspective and never stop pushing. A ceasefire is only the beginning. #FreePalestine 🇵🇸

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 22h

Until Palestinian Liberation-- Read the entire statement from our National Political Committee:
www.dsausa.org/statements/u...

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Rhonda 🩵🦋 @rhondasrealm.bsky.social · 1d

Yay Seattle!

More of this!

SEA airport refuses to air lying Noem TSA video blaming Democrats for government shutdown.

SEA airport refuses to air Noem TSA video blaming Democrats for government shutdown

The Port of Seattle has joined Portland's airport in refusing to air a video at TSA checkpoints that features Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming De

komonews.com

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Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 1d

What happened to the left party?

Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 1d

Every time I see a Starbucks commercial I’m amazed people still go there. But in Portland we are privileged with an abundance of incredible coffee shops.

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Thom Hartmann @hartmannreport.com · 3d

President Trump continued to describe Portland, Ore., as a city on fire Friday even as residents enjoyed the first fall rain and the lone demonstrator at the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement building was dressed as a pink Care Bear.
— NY Times www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Update from Anna Griffin

www.nytimes.com

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Willamette Week @wweek.com · 4d

Jack Dickinson, 26, says “we’re winning this.”

An Interview With the Portland Chicken

Rachel Saslow

www.wweek.com

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Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 5d

😢😢😢

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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 5d

Embarrassed for anyone who is legitimately scared of Portland, Oregon.

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Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 5d

Literally no.

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 6d

"Antifa-led hellfire"

www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...

PORTLAND: Fake News Ignores Antifa Violence, Residents’ Pleas for Help

For years, an Antifa-led hellfire has turned Portland into a wasteland of firebombs, beatings, and brazen attacks on federal officers and property —

www.whitehouse.gov

Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 5d

I almost spat my salad onto my computer reading this

a woman is drinking a cup of coffee while wearing a blue tank top .

ALT: a woman is drinking a cup of coffee while wearing a blue tank top .

media.tenor.com

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 6d

The brand-new Portland Street Response Committee, which was created by the resolution I co-sponsored, is accepting applications for 14 members who will advise the City Council on the development and growth of Portland Street Response. Apply today! Applications are due Monday, Oct. 27.

Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Portland Street Response Committee

APPLY HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01988189184173e2a4f533359898a72dThe Portland Street Response Committee (“PSRC” or “Committee”) is a volunteer body that will advise City Council as it sup...

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/5060003/volunteer-non-paid-position-portland-street-…"

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Steve Mullis @stevemullis.net · 7d

"hand-to-hand combat with antifa every night"

a guy in a frog costume standing facing a line of police and ICE agents in Portland

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Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 7d

Everyday on this app 🫶🫶🫶

Liberals: Erm, Trump can't do that, that's against the rules.
Trump: *Does the thing anyway*
Liberals: Doesn't he know THAT'S AGAINST THE RULES???
Leftists: tired man smoking a cigarette

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Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 7d

So many people I know went to see him tonight. I got to check him out.

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the babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 8d

average Dem: now is the time for us to come together and turn down the temperature.

average leftist: you think there's gonna be another election? that's adorable, dude. that's precious.

average Reagan-era neocon: now's your chance. he's flailing like a wounded animal. close in and show no mercy.

Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 8d

At this inflection point for Trump's authoritarian project, the democratic resistance has a chance to rise to the occasion by linking together its legal prong (lawsuits), its political prong (the government shutdown fight), and its popular prong (No Kings). A moment of challenge and opportunity.

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Stephen Judkins @stephenjudkins.bsky.social · 8d

A constitutional crisis? Only in Portland, baby! Pizza capital of America. The dream of the 1850s is alive

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Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 8d

How's that sinking feeling in everyone's stomach doing?

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 8d

1. BREAKING

Judge Immergut, who was nominated by President Trump, has just granted a request by Oregon and California to block the deployment of National Guard troops from Texas and California to Portland.

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