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Joanne Freeman

@jbf1755.bsky.social

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Historian of early US politics & culture; howl re: democracy—a lot. Last book: The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress & the Road to Civil War. Owned by Newbie the History Bird & Rosie the Resistance Bird. https://www.youtube.com/@joannefreeman1755

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 26m

Getting there…

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J.M. Hardin @jmhardin.bsky.social · 8h

In case you haven't seen it yet, @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @jbf1755.bsky.social talk about propaganda, No Kings Day, and the Founding Frogs on this week's What the Heck Just Happened? www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-f0...

What the Heck Just Happened?

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 10h

This Is Fascism

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Cheryl Rofer @cherylrofer.bsky.social · 8h

Thread. Read the preceding background to understand this better.

rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 11h

Yeahhhh I just found a local news org with video (starts here: bsky.app/profile/unra...) and just, wow.

Notice how Fr Dowling has his hands covered with a veil of silk while he's holding the monstrance? It's so holy that you do not touch it with bare hands.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 18h

Father Larry attempts to walk toward the detention center.

ISP prevent people from moving forward. Lieutenant Col Bradley says he's making a call and dialing the ICE facility, but also says people may be waiting a while.

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 13h

I love you folks.

Just saying.

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 14h

OK peeps.

It’s Saturday night.

How are you taking care of yourselves?

Fun?
Cocooning?
Hanging with friends?
TV mellowness?

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 13h

❤️

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 13h

Watching TV, eating popcorn, and hanging with Rosie the Peep.

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 13h

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 13h

Peach tea sounds wonderful.

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 13h

Yum.

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 13h

Used is fine! Help small business! (And happy reading!). Well…”happy…”

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 14h

OK peeps.

It’s Saturday night.

How are you taking care of yourselves?

Fun?
Cocooning?
Hanging with friends?
TV mellowness?

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 14h

👍🏼

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 14h

I’m not sure if there’s a security issue with being tracked. But it’s useful in some ways….

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 14h

Yeah…can’t say that there’s much to see. But I ponder it…

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 14h

Rando post

Seems Oura rings are having battery problems

After 2 years mine won’t recharge

They’re sending a refurbished replacement (mine’s not under warranty)

I appreciate it

But seems there’s a battery issue looming

I’m posting this because…I really like the ring but they need to deal w/this

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 15h

Yes!

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Leasa @fishgirl66.bsky.social · 18h

This is how you write a headline. Finally @cnn.com

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 15h

I think she sees the writing on the wall….

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 15h

Honestly.

Portland is being savaged by rioting.
Or it’s not.

CLEARLY, it’s NOT.

You can’t “both sides” a simple fact.

This drives me bonkers.

Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 16h

Should the New York Times be sold to Pennysaver and its editors sent to work in Amazon warehouses? It depends on who you ask.

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 15h

Oh no.

Some movie stars feel like a permanent part of the firmament.

And their loss leaves a hole.

Philip Seymour Hoffman
Robert Redford
Diane Keaton

Rest in eternal peace.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 17h

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 20h

THIS.

It reeks of fear and desperation on their part.

Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 21h

When Republicans are pre-butting a pro-democracy rally like No Kings and making shit up left and right to scare people, you know they're losing and in panic mode.

Pedal to the floor.

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 20h

🤣

Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 20h

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 20h

Yes.

The miles of “gold” in the Oval Office are a product of the same thing—a DESPERATE need for adulation.

George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 23h