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John Humber @humberjohn.bsky.social · 4d

I do believe there is a portion of MAGA that supports Trump because they think he’s the antichrist and will usher in the end times/rapture.

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 8d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 8d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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John Humber @humberjohn.bsky.social · 8d

It’s EXACTLY what they voted for. It was all laid out very clearly in Project 2025. They chose to ignore details because at the time he served their interests.

It’s fine to admit you were wrong but don’t say you didn’t vote for this or don’t see it coming. It’s disingenuous and a flat out lie.

John Humber @humberjohn.bsky.social · 8d

Repeating lies does not make them true.

Reporting false information to either cover up police violence or justify police violence cannot be tolerated.

ICE is the modern Gestapo.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 8d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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John Humber @humberjohn.bsky.social · 19d

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Daughter of the Thirst House but spooky 👻 @allycatraz.bsky.social · 19d

In the words of our lord Diane Nguyen from BoJack Horseman:

I can't believe this country hates women more than it loves guns.

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John Humber @humberjohn.bsky.social · 20d

It’s gotta be hard to have such thin skin. He’s so delicate.

John Humber @humberjohn.bsky.social · 22d

If you swallow Tylenol you won’t get autism, but…

If you swallow enough MAGA bullshit you might become a fascist.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 22d

Well, there it is. Sinclair is digging in for a fight, so please help push back -- find stations in your area, watch their local news to see what ads they run, then write those advertisers to tell them you're boycotting as long as they're on a Sinclair station.

List here: sbgi.net/tv-stations/

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John Humber @humberjohn.bsky.social · 22d

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John Humber @humberjohn.bsky.social · 22d

It would be wonderful to see more positivity in my feed. When things go well, please post.

Celebrating the good is just as (or more) important as pointing out the bad.

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John Humber @humberjohn.bsky.social · 25d

Ironic that the GOP is using the death of a man who was dedicated to free speech and debate as an excuse to suppress free speech.

This shows you none of what they’re doing is about Kirk or what he stood for. It’s about control and power. The building of an authoritarian/fascist country.

John Humber @humberjohn.bsky.social · 25d

They made a declaration of war and demanded vengeance, stirring up hate and courting violence. Our president chose to use Kirk's killing to create further division and violence rather than bring people together.

These are dangerous times. Pay attention. Stay safe. www.nbcnews.com/tech/interne...

Toxic rhetoric, including calls for ‘civil war’ and retribution, surges after Charlie Kirk killing

Kirk was known for sharing extreme and provocative positions online and in frequent on-campus appearances. His killing has sparked messages threatening violence.

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John Humber @humberjohn.bsky.social · 25d

For anyone out there who thought Kimmel was inappropriate in what he said, I hope you're more upset what some Republican news media, politicians and influencers said in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. Before any evidence was available, they jumped to blame the "radical left."

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 26d

An early look at next week’s cover: "Remote Control,” by Barry Blitt.
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The cover of the September 29, 2025, issue of The New Yorker.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 27d

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel

Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 27d

WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!