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Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 12h

My favorite sign from our small town "No Kings" event. Sunny warm day social event shared with like-minded people.
Like Robert Reich said, "From that solidarity, we feel less alone and build courage for the work ahead."

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 12h

EXACTLY!

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 12h

No Kings 10/18/2025

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 12h

Live this.

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 1d

Nice turnout for "No Kings" from my little Southside Virginia town.

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

It still needs a House resolution which requires a quorum and a majority of the votes. Good luck getting the GOP to go along with that.

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

I have extras I'm bringing for those who come empty-handed. Hoping to see a lot of American flags.

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

On quick AI search:
"On rare occasions, the House can authorize another individual to administer the oath, such as a different member, a local judge, or a federal judge. However, this requires a House resolution and is not an ordinary occurrence."

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

"Mike Johnson has proven he’s incapable of performing his duty, not only for swearing in a duly elected Congress official but that he refuses to call back the Republican Congress to help end the shutdown. All he’s doing is Trump's bidding."
~Denis Couture

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah, well America becoming a Fascist country was never on my Bingo card either. Ever. Don't tell me what's asinine. Anything is possible nowadays. And I would totally support a divided America. Hell. We are already divided. Might as well make it permanent.

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

I found this article if anyone is interested.

Democrats ramp up pressure on Speaker Johnson to seat Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva share.google/6UKXcDq7mjkM...

Democrats ramp up pressure on Speaker Johnson to seat Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva

Grijalva, D-Ariz., won a special election to the House more than three weeks ago but hasn't been sworn in yet amid the government shutdown.

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

Oh boo-hoo. What a douche.
Thanks for posting.

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

By the way, does anyone know the outcome of this?

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

I think Hakeem Jeffries should swear her in. Take a page out of the Republican handbook and gather for a big ceremony with her family there. Even if it is unofficial, force them to decry the swearing-in publicly on the record.

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Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

My pup is ready to keep it secure.

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

Wishing everyone a safe and productive No Kings protest tomorrow.

From Jay Kuo:
Professor Stanislav Vysotsky, an expert on fascism, on the regime labeling No Kings participants as antifa terrorists:

“Yes, this is classic authoritarianism. It’s an intentional framing of the opposition as violent and dangerous in order to dehumanize them, which then justifies a violent crackdown. Authoritarians routinely paint their opposition as a menacing existential threat to peace and safety for just that reason.”

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

What was the end result?

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 2d

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Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 3d

Back at ya.

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 3d

I've already voted for her. Mail-in ballots here in Virginia. Go Blue.

Coop @linjurz.bsky.social · 3d

TERM LIMITS!!