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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 8h

They should also be indexed to inflation (as should the minimum wage).

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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 8h

As much as I’m happy about Alex Jones being sued into the dumpster he so richly deserves, I can’t help but think there’s an element of retribution here on the part of MAGA, given Jones recently called for the release of of the Epstein files.

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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 9h

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Republican Sex Crimes List - GOP Sex Criminals

Constantly updated list of sex crimes by Republican politicians and conservatives with many men guilty of abhorrent behavior against women sentenced to prison.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10h

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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Luigi is a folk hero! 🇵🇸 🇸🇩 @seriesjunkie.bsky.social · 13h

Hello everyone.

Antifa is not a real organization.

Proud Boys are.

Oath Keepers are.

Patriot Front is.

KKK is.

Heritage Foundation is.

Antifa is not.

Thanks for your attention.

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✊Larry Colvin✊ @larrycolvin.bsky.social · 9h

Trump canceled a meeting with Democratic leaders and refuses to negotiate in good faith. HE wants a shutdown. Remember: Trump himself said the president is accountable for a shutdown. The blame is his.
#TrumpShutUSDown

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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 9h

For someone third in line for the presidency, the prevaricating pedophile-protecting pixie sure seems to want to give the impression that he doesn’t know his ass from a hole in the ground. His whole speakership is like a blank Grindr profile, uninformative, insincere, and evasive.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Q: We've seen images out of Chicago of federal agents shooting faith leaders with pepper balls and arresting journalists. Where's the limit for you on what's acceptable conduct by federal agents?

MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 12h

They are terrified of the No Kings rallies and doing everything they can to discredit them.

If you're on the fence about going, just think of how much it'll piss off these assholes.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h

Emmer: "We call it the 'Hate America' rally because you'll see the hate for America all over this thing when they show up. The rumor is that they can't end this shutdown because this small but very violent and vocal group is the only one that's happy about this."

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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 1d

The former Swiss Miss mascot wonders where it all went wrong while craving mini marshmallows and gin.

💙💙🤔CJ🤨🤣🧐💙💙🇺🇸 @cnice59.bsky.social · 1d

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Pam Bondi Builds the Gun Registry MAGA Swore Democrats Would Create

A conspiracy theory pushed by 2nd Amendment nuts for years has now become reality under Trump.

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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump Actions Tracker is apparently blocked via conventional browsers (I tried IE, Firefox, and Safari, and Duck Duck Go). However, and this is absolutely your choice, you can reach it using the Tor browser.

p4sc4l.substack.com/p/the-trump-...

The Trump Action Tracker: a warning system for what democratic backsliding can look like when populism fuses with executive power and algorithmic control of discourse.

Judges, journalists, and governments—domestic and foreign—must therefore treat these developments not as internal U.S. politics but as a transnational democratic emergency.

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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 1d

Of course they’re growing more violent. They’re not getting the reaction they want so they need to crank it up. They’re likely going to get way worse.

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 1d

This is great

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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 1d

It’s only a hate America rally if (paraphrasing Rudolph Hess) Trump is America, and America is Trump.
Is he? Is it?

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Rather than it being a “hate-America” rally, Saturday’s No Kings rally is an opportunity for all of us who love America to express our determination that our nation’s ideals not be crushed by the Trump regime. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/theyre-calling-it-a-hate-america

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Captain Fanta @sassy0210.bsky.social · 1d

Check out this great new pack from our friend @whatifisaidit.bsky.social! Follow all and RP to help build our community! TY sis! 💙🦋
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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 1d

Here are your options: 1) he knows and he’s lying. 2) he doesn’t know (in a job where knowing what’s going on in government is kind the biggest part of the job description), which means he’s incompetent.

In either case, he should not be the speaker of the house.

Release the Epstein Files.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

REPORTER: We know the president moved forward with mass layoffs. We're also learning there were significant cuts to staff at special education services. Are you comfortable with those cuts?

MIKE JOHNSON: I haven't seen the specifics of that and I don't know

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MErlin @merlinmm.bsky.social · 1d

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Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 2d

That asshole fired all the people who help kids with disabilities in education.

Fuck him. Fuck everyone who enabled him

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

Be there. Saturday, October 18th.
www.nokings.org

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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 1d

Anti Fascist.

JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 1d

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 2d

On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 4d

He should go full Mar a Lago face (that’s Spanish for Sea to Lake, right? Anyway, where was I?) if you’re gonna be one of Trump’s bitches you might as well go all the way.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d

“The defense secretary underwent a round of cosmetic injections last month.” One insider: “He’s always been full of himself, but lately his ego has been off the charts.”

Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 5d

I wonder what the Bible would have to say about that hair don’t. Is a former member of the Lollipop Guild?

Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 5d

A White Christian nationalist pastor argued recently on a right-wing podcast that the Bible--specifically Deuteronomy 21, about how a father must bring his rebellious son to the town square to be stoned--justifies state violence against Black boys and young men.

www.theroot.com/why-this-whi...

Article from "The Root" by Asheea Smith. Published October 8, 2025

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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 5d

Republicans had moral authority?

Tori @toti66.bsky.social · 5d

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Republicans Surrender Their Moral Authority

If zip-tying children and shoving a young mother to the ground as well as an 80-year-old man wasn't enough, shooting a peaceful pastor definitely cedes Republicans' moral authority on immigration.

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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 5d

Is access to clean water a human right? The former CEO of Nestle had some thoughts. Nestle has since backtracked … Often the most extreme voices on the right are the ones saying the quiet part out loud. Incremental movement toward privatization of water is happening.

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Mark @markmacleod33711.bsky.social · 5d

“They’ll find a reason not to give it to me.” Yes, and it will be the easiest bit of research they’ve ever done.

@Boom-WhatsGoingOn.bsky.social @boom-whatsgoingon.bsky.social · 5d

Shameless self promotion, being a legend in your own mind, are not even remotely acceptable qualifications for a Nobel peace prize…