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Democracy requires ethics. Capitalism needs conscience. Seek greatest good. AntiFascist, 💯 Rule of Law - hold business and gov’t accountable. Kindness, Empathy, Respect. Inherent team-builder, retired-ish tech biz dev. BS/MBA 🚫DMs 🚫porn 🚫psychopaths

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Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · Jan 20

IMO, a must-read today - how
Hitler dismantled a Democracy in 53 days. Very…timely.

apple.news/AbRre9i4WQS2...

How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days — The Atlantic

He used the constitution to shatter the constitution. January 08, 2025 Ninety-two years ago this month , on Monday morning, January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed the 15th chancellor of the Weim...

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 1h

Ok but when people say a new generation it’s usually because it also means new ideas and not the ideas of Bill Clinton in 1994

WBUR @wbur.org · 3h

Rep. Moulton is challenging incumbent Sen. Ed Markey, saying it's time for a new generation of leadership in the Democratic party.

Congressman Seth Moulton announces run for U.S. Senate

Moulton is challenging incumbent Sen. Ed Markey, saying it's time for a new generation of leadership in the Democratic party.

www.wbur.org

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Em (slutty Halloween costume edition) @irradiatedmouse.bsky.social · 17h

Look it felt wrong then and it’ll feel wrong now

Fisto the robot from Fallout New Vegas. Fisto is programmed for your pleasure. Please assume the position

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Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · 9h

I’m a bit younger…but same.

Peppa Pax Pippa 🕊️☮️✌🏼 @peppapaxpippa.bsky.social · 18h

@laureldavilacpa.bsky.social

"I'VE LIVED 82 YEARS ON THIS EARTH, AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE EVER WITNESSED PEOPLE DELIGHTING IN THE SUFFERING OF OTHERS SO OPENLY, SO PROUDLY, AND EVEN RECORDING IT FOR THE WORLD TO SEE."
- Mick Jagger

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Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · 10h

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Ewamore, Quoth the Raven @ewacat.bsky.social · 1d

love that this "resilience engineering" is basically: write things on paper www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Have plans on paper in case of cyber-attack, firms told

Prepare to switch to offline systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Boomer @boomer1956.bsky.social · 21h

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Carl Ott, Author @bubba687.bsky.social · 1d

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 11h

George Floyd should still be here to celebrate his 52nd birthday. His life sparked a movement, and our fight for justice, accountability, and humanity continues. We’ll never stop saying his name.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 11h

Tish James lit up the room last night — and her words echoed far beyond the walls of The United Palace. This is a fight for the future.

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Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · 10h

Giant 💙💙💙 to Ms. Hochul

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.

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𝖣 𝖪 𝖡𝗈𝖽𝗁𝗂 @dkbohdi.bsky.social · 15h

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 15h

Rock the vote!

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 14h

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 4d

Words of freedom from the height of the Free Speech Movement.

Folks, he advocated non violent protest.

And it’s way past time to put some sand in gears of the Regime.

Let’s roll on October 18th.

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 4d

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Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · 11h

Just….WTF, people.

Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 4d

National Park Rangers panic as Yosemite becomes a lawless playground amid the shutdown.

National Park Rangers Panic As Yosemite Becomes A Lawless Playground Amid The Government Shutdown

With the government shut down and the staff mostly furloughed, California's most popular national park feels like the Wild West.

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 4d

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 4d

My daily hat which according to the regime makes me an enemy of the state.

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 4d

At least half a million Americans say HELL NO in initial round of public comment on the repealing of the Roadless rule.

Let the regime know what you think in the link.

Proposal to Scrap Roadless Rule Draws Public Outcry

At least half a million say 'No' in initial round of public comment

earthjustice.org

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 4d

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 4d

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Ruth Ben-Ghiat @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social · 4d

A diseased population is easier to control

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 4d

I hear about the atrocities that the Gestapo are committing everyday. It seems to me that they are escalating.

And now I can’t get this song out of my head.

Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Music And Song Courtesy:Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)

YouTube video by peaceandfreedom2011

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 4d

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 4d

I will leave you with this from a wise woman.

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 3d

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