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@eh61.bsky.social

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Former Republican - pre-tea party/religious wrong; environmentally responsible and aware; care about human condition, decency, democracy and the future of the US. Respect sovereign countries’ rights; despise bullies, blowhards and broligarchs.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8h

It’s a start. Keep making phone calls to keep partisan politics out of airport safety PSAs.

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eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 2d

Crypto is prime for grift and manipulation. Also depositing untraceable amounts of bribes into drumpf family accounts. I’m sure the Saudi and Qatar elite have been filling their coffers for favors. Crypto companies funded his birthday parade while we were peacefully protesting for No Kings Day 1.

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eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 3d

The GOP Congress and the “Supreme” Court 6 need to get control of this narcissistic, vindictive child immediately.

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 3d

Democracy is a precondition for lasting peace. However, we live in a world where democracy is in retreat, where more and more authoritarian regimes are challenging norms and resorting to violence.

Maria Corina Machado – awarded the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize – has spent years working for the freedom of the Venezuelan people. The Venezuelan regime’s rigid hold on power and its repression of the population are not unique in the world. We see the same trends globally: rule of law abused by those in control, free media silenced, critics imprisoned, and societies pushed towards authoritarian rule and militarisation. In 2024, more elections were held than ever before, but fewer and fewer are free and fair.

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eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 11d

Go to YouTube and search Russel Vought hidden video. You’ll see just how evil he is.

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 11d

Johnson’s a Bible guy, ask him about Romans 12:17 :
“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.”

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eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you Congresswoman Dean from PA!
She also called out Trump for being racist to Johnson’s face in the same calm and sincere manner.
We need more of this to all GOP Congress members.
Bravo rep Dean.

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eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 11d

The “too” is admitting he agrees.
Yet, they continue to go along with every insane, illegal move he makes. They are all complicit.
Ask him about Romans 12:17 :“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.”
2 wrongs don’t a right.
He likes the Bible.

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 12d

We lost one of the best people on the planet. She was on a Mother Theresa level of decency and humanity. Anyone who was also lucky enough to see, hear or meet her will agree I am sure.
It truly breaks my heart to know she is gone. May her legacy be studied and emulated for decades to come. RIP

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 12d

Great share, thanks!

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 13d

Preach sister!
Do not fear “the almighty Oz”.
And absolutely do not forget every GOP senator and Congressman who enabled him.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13d

AOC: I think there's two things that are happening at once: One, there absolutely is an unprecedented abuse of power, destruction of norms, erosion of our government and our democracy in order to prop up an authoritarian style of governance

However, they are weaker than they look…

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eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 13d

Sickening and disgusting as he is, he’s one person. It’s the GOP Congress, the SC 6, and voters than enabled this shit.

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 13d

So this scumbag spews this vile narrative, then the President comes out and says he wants this killing and breaking crew to focus on American cities and citizens.
Congress and the Supreme Court need to rein this in immediately!
I trust the Generals want this as well. These two threatened their jobs

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 13d

Please do not get me wrong, I think highly of our Generals.
I believe most are also counting on the appropriate branches of government to check this thinking.

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 13d

In the hierarchy in the Planet of the Apes movies, there were gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans.
Gorillas were the goons, chimps were scientists and had compassion, and orangutans were the sensible leaders.
We are now a country of gorillas. 🦍.
Our generals and above should be orangutans.

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 13d

If the GOP Congress and the SC6 still are ok with this thinking, there is something seriously wrong in our government. This is completely unacceptable.
I know, it’s been proven all year, but there needs to be some breaking point where reasonable true patriots step in to restore democracy.

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 14d

Trump would rather spend money on a ballroom and gilding the White House rather figure out healthcare. However, I’ve heard his new plan is coming out soon, right after he releases his taxes and the Epstein files.

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 14d

The character Stephen from Django Unchained - played by Samuel L. Jackson - was basically a characterure of Clarence.

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 15d

Came to say the same, that was one of my dad’s favorite lines!

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 16d

The Hegseth meeting of Generals is to make it loud and clear to all military that they serve the President. Anyone not committed to that will be court martialed.
They are gearing up in case the Epstein files get released or elections don’t go their way. Autocracy is on display.

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 16d

Bunch of Trump A-holes. The worst of America on display.
I’m rooting for team Europe this year.

eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 16d

Yet I haven’t heard one reporter ask him to name them. He’s claimed as high as 10.

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eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 17d

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eh61.bsky.social @eh61.bsky.social · 17d

Bebe and Putin should have been arrested for war crimes the second they set foot on American soil.
Instead we have goon squads prowling our streets to arrest hard-working laborers just trying to build a better life for their families.
It’s pathetic what this country is turning into.