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M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 10h

So courageous and such a contrast to Trump’s utter cowardice.

M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 11h

If you teach a child it’s more important o be obedient to or a creed than it is to respect fellow humans, there’s a possibility this can become a foundation for terrorism.

M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 11h

War is Peace
Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength

- George Orwell, 1984
- Republican Party, 2000-2025

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

Also lying:
- your own eyes
- every bit of video evidence
- the fabric of reality itself

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 12h

“I … met with the governor, met with the mayor, met with the chief of police, and the superintendent of the highway patrol. They’re all lying, and disingenuous, and dishonest people,” Noem said, because they wouldn’t back up her baseless claims that the streets were overrun with terrorists.

ICE Barbie Says an Entire State’s Worth of Officials Are “Lying”

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is convinced, against all evidence, that Portland is a war zone.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13h

Kelly: I really worry about those aviators, drone operators, special forces guys that are in the Caribbean right now striking these boats and whether or not this is legal..

There’s no authorization for the use of military force. The Congress has not given that to the president. He hasn’t asked.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 13h

Never forget that when Bondi was appointed, Democracy Docket immediately called her out while The Washington Post gave her a thumbs up.

If you value independent, pro-democracy media that won't bow down or obey, support Democracy Docket today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 14h

#25thAmendmentNOW

M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 14h

Remember in the early 2000’s when Republicans used to say “they hate our freedoms”?

It turns out that most Republicans in Congress, in Trump’s cabinet, and in the Supreme Court hate our freedoms, too.

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M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 14h

Give that guy a raise

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 16h

That’s quite a telling statement, Stephen Miller. I guess you’re calling all the shots now?

Tweet from Sky Marchini: “‘I’.”
Below is Acyn’s tweet quoting Stephen Miller on CNN: “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice, sleepy southern town, is anyone going to riot?”
Screenshot shows Miller speaking on the right and the interviewer on the left, with the headline: “Illinois & Chicago sue Trump over Natl Guard deployment.”

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

Kamala Harris: "I don't know if we can trust what's coming out of the DOJ right now. And that pains me to say that."

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M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 14h

War is Peace
Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength

- George Orwell, 1984
- Republican Party, 2000-2025

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nahhan sandiego @nahhansandiego.bsky.social · 1d

what i ordered > what i got

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 18h

Portland, OR, 2025

Protester in frog costume stands in front of tank (meme of Tiananmen Square “Tank Man”)

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M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 15h

Wherever we gather, let’s sing the preamble of the Constitution together. I promise you, it will be a uniting experience.

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M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s have a sing-along of the preamble to the Constitution on 10/18 & for any public gatherings.

1. Print out the words to the Preamble.
2. Add a link to this (or any online version) of the Schoolhouse Rock song. (Preamble starts at 1:04).
3. Make copies to pass out at peaceful protests.
4. SING

Schoolhouse Rock! "The Preamble" to the Constitution, music by Lynn Ahrens

YouTube video by NationTalk.us

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 15h

Speaker Johnson: "People’s faith in the government is at an all time low"

Republicans control all 3 branches of the government.

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M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 15h

Now THIS is messaging that can beat fascism.

M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 16h

Yes! This! I’m begging Democratic leaders to simplify (and strengthen) their messages. I don’t understand why they haven’t hired someone to help with this. We’ve been losing on messaging for 2.5 decades now.

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M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 16h

“Extraneous”? Really?
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social PLEASE work on your messaging. Make it simple, make it sharp, and make it stick.

M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 16h

We’re playing shell games now to pay our troops? Great reminder that we have a failed casino owner at the helm.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h

BREAM: Open enrollments starts in November. People are already getting notices about what they may pay. I mean, that's gotta be resolved.

MIKE JOHNSON: Yes, and they're eating up the clock in the month of October

(Johnson canceled the House in August to avoid taking votes on Epstein)

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Bradley Whitford @bradleywhitford.bsky.social · 17h

Who was President that day, Pumpkin?????

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 16h

Listen to the response to this and look how easy it is to say it.

Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 16h

We have armed secret police kidnapping people off the street based on the color of their skin.

When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.

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M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 16h

@schumer.senate.gov Democrats must improve at messaging to beat fascism. Hire experts to help you! It was awful to watch Pam Bondi at work on Democratic Senators this week. Keep repeating that Trump is a 34-times convicted criminal and friend of Epstein! Make messages sharp & make them stick.

M. Wilderr @mwilderr.bsky.social · 16h

Location sharing OFF, everyone. It’s obviously data that is monetized so let’s make sure the people & companies who profit from it feel the pain—maybe THEY can help shut ICE down.

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