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kamimagic @kamimagic.bsky.social · 18h

Your actions have consequences.

You choose not to vote, you lose your say.

You elect a felon, expect to get robbed.

Not everyone voted for this administration, but everyone must live through it.

#ProudBlue

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Feisty1 @fiesty1.bsky.social · 18h

#BlueEarth #ClimateBreakdown

We need common sense in a time of madness. You don't have to believe in climate change, human caused or not.

No matter what, we need more power now; fossil fuels, renewables & the brand new. The more energy options we have at different price points, the better!

Amarie @humanwolf.bsky.social · 1d

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As Trump administration continues to deny #ClimateBreakdown, solar and wind surpass coal for a first time💥💥💥
#FightForEarth
#BlueEarth
#ResistanceEarth
#OV1

Solar and Wind Overtake Coal for the First Time

On Trump’s metal nationalization spree, Tesla’s big pitch, and fusion’s challenges

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5nark Twain @5narktwain.bsky.social · 1d

#NoKingsDay #NoKings #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue
Be There Saturday
10.18.25
Locations link at end of video
👆🔊

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elsievoteblue.bsky.social @elsievoteblue.bsky.social · 1d

Listen up people 💙This administration has hired nothing but a bunch of crackpots !!
To the MAGAs who are following these idiots, you are all in for a wake up call!
As they’re leading you to your destination of death !
#DemVoice1
#ProudBlue
#DemsUnited

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kamimagic @kamimagic.bsky.social · 1d

Can you imagine running an errand with your child, and they are afraid Grandpa will be taken by the bad people (ICE)?

This is NOT normal! People should not be kidnapped and striking fear!

#ProudBlue
Video credit: ceci.sabecollege/Tiktok

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Kathy Mortensen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🇺🇦 💙 🌊 💙 🌵 🚲 🏊‍♀️ kayak @kathyswords.bsky.social · 1d

Day # 267 #proudblue
America made great again!
China has increased their exports without US!

Way to go GO☭. Bailing Argentina, paying them to replace US in soybean market?

Not on my bingo card! The plan to hurt them actually helped them and hurt US!

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China's global exports are booming amid looming trade war with US

Trade numbers confirm that Chinese exports to the United States fell, but jumped globally, as a new 100% tariff threat from US President Donald Trump promises a rocky patch ahead of trade negotiations between the world's two strongest economies.

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Jaye @jaybird54.bsky.social · 1d

#ProudBlue #Pinks #ResistanceUnited
Not only will I be wearing yellow Saturday, but I will be dressed like the Portland Chicken!

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Kathy Mortensen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🇺🇦 💙 🌊 💙 🌵 🚲 🏊‍♀️ kayak @kathyswords.bsky.social · 1d

Day#267 #proudblue

Promises made by GO☭ are promises NOT kept.

Debt projected to increase next 10 years by JP Morgan. The great GO☭ supporter & bank with lack of accountability in Epstein exploitive fund raising.

Explain in 4th grade terms why I should trust GO☭ & those that support GO☭?

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elsievoteblue.bsky.social @elsievoteblue.bsky.social · 1d

Come on America🇺🇸 As a reminder of the power that we have in this nation , Get out and show what we can do!!
On October 18th,turn up the heat on this administration,Protest against this corrupt authoritarian regime!
Denounce the orange clown,he’s no KING🤨
#DemVoice1
#DemsUnited
#ProudBlue

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kamimagic @kamimagic.bsky.social · 1d

A little good news!

SCOTUS declined to review an appeal from Alex Jones. This left in place a lower court judge’s order that he pay $1.4 billion in damages to the families who lost children in a 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.

Free 🎁
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

Supreme Court Denies Alex Jones’s Appeal of Payment to Sandy Hook Families

www.nytimes.com

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AnnieOakleyinGA @annie1x.bsky.social · 1d

#Pinks #ProudBlue
Five Palestinians were killed today by Israelis who accused them of violating the ceasefire agreement.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Israel-Gaza live updates: 5 Palestinians killed in Gaza City for alleged ceasefire violation, IDF says

Israel on Tuesday identified two of the people whose remains were returned.

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Kathy Mortensen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🇺🇦 💙 🌊 💙 🌵 🚲 🏊‍♀️ kayak @kathyswords.bsky.social · 1d

Day #267 #proudblue

If U think I'm stupid enough to believe US businesses will sustain absorbing tariff costs at 51% long term without: a. lay offs, b. reducing salary or c. increasing costs, then you must be a GO☭ w 4th grade comprehension skills.
Tariffs CANNOT bring jobs back if 51% absorbed by:

Chart of tariffs costs. 51% US business. 37% US consumers 9% foreign exporters 3% potential evasion.

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Marty Taylor @realmartyt7.bsky.social · 1d

Another one. There is a pedophile problem in the GOP. It starts at the top and extends to the lowest levels of MAGA. Republicans should deal with this problem by admitting they have an institutional problem with Pedophiles. Start by releasing the Epstein Files. Quit denying the problem. #ProudBlue

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SaltyBitchables @saltybitchables.bsky.social · 1d

GOP is blaming upcoming “No Kings”rally for extending government shutdown. Prick, Scott Bessent, says “No Kings means no paychecks, no paychecks and no government"
I say, “Fuck Scott Bessent and the rest of the Guardians Of Pedophiles”.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #NoKings
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Trump Cabinet members blame upcoming 'No Kings' protests for prolonging shutdown

President Donald Trump's treasury and transportation secretaries accused Democrats of extending the shutdown to satisfy "No Kings" protesters.

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LA Blue Dot in GA @namwella1961.bsky.social · 1d

CNN: Multiple airports are refusing to play Kristi Noem’s government-funded video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.

“We believe the Hatch Act clearly prohibits use of public assets for political purposes and messaging,” one airport said.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpsGovernmentShutdown

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Barbara Rybolt @barbararybolt.bsky.social · 1d

#ProudBlue #Resist #NoKings2

Miller plans to normalize #CF47 ‘s plans to be a King/Dictator of the USA.
Gov. Pritzker &Newsom are pushing back the right way. We should follow their lead & show up for #NoKings2 protests prepared w/ signs, protest songs & costumes designed to get our message out!

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Marty Taylor @realmartyt7.bsky.social · 1d

Trump’s Gaza peace plan is already collapsing. Israel killed at least 5 Palestinians overnight. They have also refused to open the Rafah border crossing. Neither Hamas or Israel officially signed on to Trump’s deal. Without a 2 state solution Trump’s deal will collapse in record time #ProudBlue

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Feisty1 @fiesty1.bsky.social · 1d

#ProudBlue #DemVoice1

Amazing, thoughtful, & coordinated team protesting! This team spent some advance thought & prep but a good way to visually make a bigger impact; both if read & impact of the volume. And all signs can be reused alone or in small groups. I'm impressed!

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 3d

This Is Fascism

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LA Blue Dot in GA @namwella1961.bsky.social · 23h

It's always sad when you appeal your $1.4 billion dollar Sandy Hook judgment, and the Supreme Court tells you to fuck off with your bullshit.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice Alex Jones

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Marty Taylor @realmartyt7.bsky.social · 23h

Two things Republicans fear most. Portland Frogs and the upcoming No Kings. Mike Johnson called us “Those people” and No Kings this Saturday a “Hate America Rally”. Their words betray their fear. If they are fearful today. Wait until Saturday. MAGA will be quacking in their tiny loafers #ProudBlue

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BlueScotty Will Not Obey @bluescottyp.bsky.social · 23h

Stand up
Fight back!

#FuckICE

#ProudBlue

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PoliticalNash @politicalnash.bsky.social · 23h

So called trump peace deal "..was never truly signed by Israel or Hamas...Yet, as the situation deteriorates, Trump continues to host “Mission Accomplished” events, more focused on self-congratulation than on saving lives" #TrumpIsAFailure #DonTheCon #ProudBlue #DV1
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Tuesday Afternoon News Update: Ceasefire in Trouble, GOP Meltdown Over Shutdown, + More

Catch up on today's news with me

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AnnieOakleyinGA @annie1x.bsky.social · 23h

The government is shut down. They’re saying we can’t have health insurance, and there’s not enough money to pay our military or to continue SNAP for hungry families, but they are giving Argentina $20 billion. They are giving our tax money to Argentina.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Trump to welcome Argentina's President Milei as US extends $20 billion lifeline

Argentina’s libertarian leader is sparing no praise for the U.S. president ahead of his first White House meeting with Donald Trump

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PoliticalNash @politicalnash.bsky.social · 23h

In case you haven't seen this, use this calculator to see how much the #TrumpShutdown will cost you as your ACA healthcare premiums skyrocket. You can thank little twerp #SpeakerJohnson for fucking you royally in your bank account #DV1 #ProudBlue
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How Much More Would People Pay in Premiums if the ACA's Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire? | KFF

The ACA's enhanced premium tax credits arre set to expire at the end of 2025. This calculator estimates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase for families if Congress does not extend the cred...

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ElizabethC @econklin44.bsky.social · 22h

Good grief. House Speakers used to be powerful and respected leaders. Squeaker Mike can only kneel before his puppet master and grovel. #ProudBlue

John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 23h

Cant believe this is what they are focusing on, when they aren’t even able to keep the government open.

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