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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 4h

Of course this Jasper #Navarro, has NO idea what he's talking about.

www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/10/maga...

Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 4h

ATTENTION ON DECK!

Active Duty, Guard, Reserves, and Retirees!

‪ALL #Veterans!

‪As Our Drill Sergeants, RDCs, MTIs, DIs, and RCCs‬ Yelled At Us,‬
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"PULL YOUR HEAD OUT!"‬
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NO Veteran Deserves To Be Treated Like This!

#Vote - EARLY or ABSENTEE/MAIL - US Back!
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Government shutdown impacting Veterans Affairs. Details on benefits, medical care, more.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has been impacted by the government shutdown. Here's what to know about benefits, medical care and more.

www.usatoday.com

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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 4h

The #Nobel Committee, will Never give Any prize to a Sex Offender Convicted Felon, out on $200,000 Bail, awaiting trial on 8 more Felony Counts.

Mike Johnson, Israeli speaker to rally for Trump getting 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Israeli Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana said Trump deserves the "highest recognition" for his work in the Middle East.

www.axios.com

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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 4h

EVERY EDUCATED PERSON - IN THE ENTIRE WORLD - KNOWS!

A, "Cease Fire", even with Hostages and Prisoners exchanged, is NOT "PEACE".

The World has heard, "Path To Peace", Too Many Times.

www.rawstory.com/gaza-2674178...

www.newsnationnow.com

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 8h

NEW: Jim Jordan wants to question Jack Smith about his search of Mar-a-Lago, but Merrick Garland executed that search months before Jack Smith was even appointed. One of several lies in this letter demanding Jack Smith's testimony. judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 4h

Can't Blame #Biden!

#Trump is Imposing TARIFF TAXES - On All #Americans!

Americans Already Pay Taxes!

Now, MORE Money From Everyone's Take-Home Pay!

Everyone Pays More - For EVERYTHING Importers Pay Tariffs On!

Food Off Every Family's Table!

#VOTE - EARLY or ABSENTEE - U.S. BACK!
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US Consumers Paying the Most for Tariffs: Wall Street Giant’s Report Exposes Trump Lies | Common Dreams

New research from Goldman Sachs reveals US consumers bear 55% of Trump's trade war costs, despite claims tariffs are paid by foreigners.

www.commondreams.org

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Brainworm Bingo! @gruntmusic.bsky.social · 23h

“Innovative solution” = take away healthcare from kids with cancer

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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 14h

Ooooh. We know what you did there. 😉😊

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Ungovernable Swan @lobleytea.bsky.social · 18h

I got mine a week ago. I’m hoping it upgrades my autism to 6G. 🙃

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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 23h

This Proud #American Retired USAF/USN #Vietnam Era Veteran-Got Both His FLU and COVID Vaccines Today!

One in each arm.
I can tell you for sure.
Today's jabs were a LOT less painful than 'The Gun In Both Arms' as we got our shots for Southeast Asia.

#VOTE - Early or Absentee/Mail - US Back!
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Vaccines are safe and effective.

Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.

When you want information, ask your doctor.

It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 23h

This Proud #American Retired USAF/USN #Vietnam Era Veteran-Got Both His FLU and COVID Vaccines Today!

One in each arm.
I can tell you for sure.
Today's jabs were a LOT less painful than 'The Gun In Both Arms' as we got our shots for Southeast Asia.

#VOTE - Early or Absentee/Mail - US Back!
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Obama: "When you see an administration suggest that ordinary street crime is an insurrection or a terrorist act, that is a genuine effort to weaken how we have understood democracy."

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Big roar for AG Letitia James at the ZOHRAN rally👇🏽

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 1d

Solidarity is the only way

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 1d

That’s right! Thanks, Fox News!
www.foxnews.com/politics/squ...

Squad 2.0: Meet America's next wave of radical Democrats shaping the party's future

Progressive Democrats, including Zohran Mamdani and Omar Fateh, have emerged as the new generation of candidates responding to President Donald Trump's second term.

www.foxnews.com

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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 23h

EVERY EDUCATED PERSON - IN THE ENTIRE WORLD - KNOWS!

A, "Cease Fire", even with Hostages and Prisoners exchanged, is NOT "PEACE".

The World has heard, "Path To Peace", Too Many Times.

Trump's 'ego trip' already kneecapped his Middle East peace deal: foreign analyst

President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East to sign a peace agreement between Hamas and Israel was equal parts policy and public relations, and one foreign analyst says it has already kneecapped ...

www.rawstory.com

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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 1d

Oh, No!
- #Trump,
- #MAGAGOP, and
- #MAGA minions!

Decent #Americans,
"Don't Trust ANY Of You Any Further Than They Can Throw You".

Only Believe ANYTHING Associated With ANY Of These People - AFTER It's Been Reported - As FINAL - On C-SPAN!

#Vote - Early or Absentee/Mail - US Back!
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Kristi Noem says Coast Guard members will get paid during the government shutdown

Noem said the Department of Homeland Security found an "innovative solution" to ensure Coast Guard personnel get paid. Most federal workers aren't receiving paychecks.

www.nbcnews.com

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 1d

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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 1d

The #Russian 'Social Engineering' Teams that worked "SLOOGAs" (Russian for 'Servants') #Trump and #Witkoff - are getting Razzed right now, by all the other teams that have had to work much harder.

NEITHER Trump or Witkoff Should Speak For #AMERICA!

#VOTE - EARLY or ABSENTEE/MAIL - U.S. BACK!
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Watch: Trump’s historic Middle East speech interrupted by Israeli politicians | Flipboard

Donald Trump’s speech to Israel’s Knesset was interrupted by Israeli politicians on Monday, 13 October. The US president addressed lawmakers after Hamas released all of the 20 living Israeli hostages ...

flip.it

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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 2d

As MANY Of Us Have Warned MANY Times.

NEVER Trust ANYTHING ANY #MAGAGOP Says In Anger!

Sooner or Later (Usually Sooner) They ALL Will 'See The Light' - And They ALL *WILL* Change Their Tunes Back!

#VOTE - Early or Absentee/Mail - US Back!

thehill.com

Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 2d

No He Ain't...

'Doing The Lord's Work': Jim Jordan Suddenly Ignorant Of ICE Abuses

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan pretends he's never seen any of the stories in the news about the ICE thugs out there roughing up journalists and United States citizens.

crooksandliars.com

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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 2d

ATTENTION ON DECK!

Active Duty, Guard, Reserves, and Retirees!

‪ALL #Veterans!

‪As Our Drill Sergeants, RDCs, MTIs, DIs, and RCCs‬ Yelled At Us,‬
‪
"PULL YOUR HEAD OUT!"‬
‪
NO Veteran Deserves To Be Treated Like This!

#Vote - EARLY or ABSENTEE/MAIL - US Back!
🇺🇸‬ 🗽 🦅

Van Orden Fails To Help Veterans Then Blames Others

Many veterans in Rep Drunken Van Orden's district are now homeless because he refused to help them. Then DVO blames Governor Evers for his failure.

crooksandliars.com

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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 2d

ATTENTION ON DECK!

Active Duty, Guard, Reserves, and Retirees!

‪ALL #Veterans!

‪As Drill Sergeants, RDCs, MTIs, DIs, and RCCs‬ Yelled At Us,‬
‪
"PULL YOUR HEAD OUT!"‬
‪
NO Veteran Deserves To Be Treated Like This!

#Vote - EARLY or ABSENTEE/MAIL - US Back!
🇺🇸‬ 🗽 🦅

www.buzzfeed.com/michaelabram...

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Mike Pafford @mepafford.org · 2d

This Is A CALL TO ACTION For The @85-89 Million #Americans Who In 2024 Either Didn't Register To Vote-Or Didn't Vote!

YOU Got #America Into This Mess-And YOU Can Get America Back Out Of This Mess!

- Register To Vote!
- Check Registration!
- VOTE-In Every Election!
- Vote Early or Absentee/Mail!
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Alarm sounded as MAGA backs foreign Trump ally's push to target US judges

Threats against federal judges in the United States have reached record levels this year, with the U.S. Marshals Service investigating more than 500 threats by September — a surge legal observers say ...

www.alternet.org

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