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democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · Nov 20

American society must now confront the reality that the character and moral values instilled in us by the Greatest Generation are no longer relevant. We must recognize that the six elements of character, combined with the three components, are no longer essential or necessary in leadership.

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 13h

They're eating their own😱

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 14h

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 20h

Trump deploys ICE, National Guard, and other paramilitary forces to American cities to implement his three-step plan: Purge, eliminating those not aligned with Trump; Merge, consolidating components into a single force; Surge, asserting control over cities, inciting and suppressing dissent.

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 1d

George, please continue with updates. We must keep the truth upfront.

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 1d

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The Dangerous Ones (@thedangerousones)

We really need to spread this everywhere. This story is breaking through, even to MAGA folks. ICE is out of control, waging indiscriminate violence. Even on members of the clergy.

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democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 1d

Trump gets a $1 billion plane.
Qatar gets an Air Force base
Argentina gets $20 billion.
Americans get a government shutdown.

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 1d

How can the Democrats be responsible for the shut down when the three branches of Congress are controlled by Republicans🤷🏼‍♀️

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democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 4d

This is Steven Miller White Deputy House Chief of Staff.On CNN, October 6, he stated the president has "plenary authority" on the use of the military under Title 10 of the U.S. Code. Just in case you are not clear, Plenary authority is power that is completely absolute and unrestricted.

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 5d

Rep. Adelita S. Grijalve is the newly elected U.S. representative for Arizona's 7th congressional district. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Her vote will ensure the Epstein files are released. However, the Speaker of the House, specifically Mike Johnson, refuses to schedule the ceremony.

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 6d

Just so you know, The Supreme Court refused to even look at Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal. No oral arguments. No grand jurisprudential debate. A curt “hard pass,” and the door clicks shut. Her conviction stands. Release the Files!

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 6d

Release the Files

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 7d

Just so you know?

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 7d

Just so you know,

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 8d

I hope like hell no one is shocked. It’s obvious he hides behind religion. If you read any history of the gay community some of the harshest critics were in the closet.

a sign that says coming out day on a black background

ALT: a sign that says coming out day on a black background

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democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 8d

He’s a 🐷🐷🐷

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 8d

This is Fake.The man is French model agent Jean-Luc Brunel a former associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 8d

So we have two sexual deviants in key positions that governs America. We the people!

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democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 8d

Roberts and his court is a bloody stain on America Society that can never be erased.

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democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 8d

This is Ben Carson Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary (HUD) in the first Trump Administration. Carson authored the chapter on to How to Dismantle HUD” for the Heritage Foundation. The chapter for Project 2025, was published in April 2023.

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 8d

Just so you know, reason for the standoff, Democrats are trying to extend tax credits that make some health insurance premiums more affordable. Immigrants in the country illegally are not eligible for these programs.

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 9d

Russell Vought 44th Director of the Office of Management and Budget and key architect of Project 2025. His focus/strategy to gut the government via R.A.G.E - Retire All Govt Employees to make government incapable of operating. Replacement private corporations, and eliminate elections.

democracycounts.bsky.social @democracycounts.bsky.social · 9d

Just Remember,