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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 8h

Better late than never? This is where BlueSky kicks legacy media’s patooty, btw.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 8h

Consequences for mocking it means he knows it’s shite.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 8h

Related news: Put butter on your pizza crust.

J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 8h

Those who understand #bikelash will find his fear very familiar.

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Daniel Larison @daniellarison.bsky.social · 19h

"Trump has civilians murdered on his orders, and he enjoys doing it. The deaths of these civilians please him." daniellarison.substack.com/p/trump-the-...

Trump, the Murderer-in-Chief

The far more accurate description of what he does with U.S. power in the world is murderer-in-chief.

daniellarison.substack.com

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 19h

He can put on that sourpuss pout, but he really can't hide the glee in his eyes. I am glad you are writing about this feral depravity.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 19h

It is extremely valuable to have members of mainstream press telling stories of resistance like you do. Thank you.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 19h

Guess we found out what their bottom is.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 19h

Hardly know how to process good news these days.

J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 21h

This is so distressing. @governor.ny.gov exert your influence on local jurisdictions to drop this policy.

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Prison Policy Initiative @prisonpolicy.org · 21h

In just 5 months, one Tennessee county spent $130,000 of taxpayer money locking people up for ICE.

When we say local governments wield significant power in ICE's immigration agenda, this is what we mean.

www.wvlt.tv/2025/07/01/k...

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 21h

www.bankingonclimatechaos.org?bank=JPMorga...

Graph showing JP Morgan Chase investing 192B in oil and gas.

J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 21h

Well, yes, all except this part (speaking for myself!): “…described by nearly everyone interviewed for this story as some variation of ‘calm’ and ‘chic.’” LOL

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 21h

Oh, this is RICH coming from the bank that puts the most money into fossil fuels every year of any on the planet! www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

JPMorgan Says US Risks Missing Energy Goals Without Wind, Solar

The US will struggle to generate the energy it needs to power growth in its tech industry without including wind and solar, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s global head of sustainable solutions...

www.bloomberg.com

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

a man wearing glasses and a sweater with palm leaves on it

Alt: a man wearing glasses and a sweater with palm leaves on it making his hands go around in crazy circles

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

Many fear…?!?! Who has time for this kind of dissembling, @npr.org? Do your job and report on facts without being afraid to call them facts. apple.news/AbB2C65utQrG...

Tackles, projectiles and gunfire: Many fear ICE tactics are growing more violent — NPR

Videos taken by eye witnesses of federal agent encounters with immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere have shown increasingly tense incidents. Immigrant advocates and observers say they’re indicative of ...

apple.news

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

I love my stainless steel tea ball and loose tea.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

Can’t tell you how many plastic teabag companies have told me don’t worry, be happy.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

Definitely running about over here.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

Love this furtive tagging of your own work.

J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

It’s really good for aging in place.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

Perhaps not wearing socks for decades has wrecked your brain? Delete.

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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 1d

🪧NO KINGS NYC!
📍 47th & 7th Ave
📍 The red steps
📆 October 18th
⏰ 11am
📣 More info at NoKingsNYC.com
📣 Sign up to volunteer bit.ly/4q3mgZU
📣 Sign up to marshal tinyurl.com/NokingsMarshals

This is a peaceful, nonviolent march.
Meet: 47th St & 7th Ave
March: South on 7th Ave, to 14th St.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

Hot tip TY

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the ghost of pony pony huckabuck @spindlypete.bsky.social · 1d

jordan klepper is down at the ICE facility interviewing the frogs and naked people so i guess i'm watching the daily show tonight

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