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Mickey Kuhns @mickeykuhns.bsky.social · 8d

I dug this meme out of storage and posted it on TikTok after hearing thin-skinned Stephen Miller melting down on Fox because AOC joked he’s only 4’10”.

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John @writeroftruth.bsky.social · 2h

If you are going to use taxpayer money it needs to come w/ the approval of congress & it should be pretty plain what those resources are going to be used for

This is essentially taxing Americans w/ virtually no oversight with a funding arm he clearly does not have

Tariffs ARE taxes for trump

Phillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 3h

So when a new story breaks, as it has today, that Trump is going to use US taxpayer money, paid with 500% tariffs on Chinese goods, to set up a victory fund for Ukraine, people need to first and foremost say it is most likely BS. united24media.com/latest-news/...

Trump Proposes New Ukraine Military Support Fund Financed by 500% Tariff on China

Donald Trump plans a “Ukraine Victory Fund” funded by new tariffs on Chinese imports to bolster Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

united24media.com

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John @writeroftruth.bsky.social · 2h

I'm always amazed by the self-hating republicans

at this point, I probably shouldn't be ☹️

Orange Dick Tater Hater @realbiscuitspaw.bsky.social · 2h

Peter Giunta, Chairman of the New York State Young Republicans.

Just putting it out there.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 4d

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Dr. Mar 💙 @boldnewme.bsky.social · 10h

‘Everyone has different views’ stops being harmless when one of those views endangers public health.👇

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Bo Frazer @bofrazer.bsky.social · 42m

When the shit finally hits the fan, he will be remembered as one of the all-time slimiest weasels ever. Doing this to protect a felonious predator under the guise of being a Xian.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1h

Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 73 out of the last 85 days.

Epstein Shutdown.

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🌊🏄BlueWaveSurfer🏄🌊 @bluewavesurfer.bsky.social · 57m

It started with 20 billion and is now 40 billion. Trump's kickback is getting bigger. In any case, it is the taxpayer's money and Trump will recover some by cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, cancer research, and some other services that go to the middle and poor classes.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

Mamdani: "I just want to speak directly to the president. I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to stay out of jail. I won't be a disgraced governor like Andrew Cuomo who will call you to ask how to win this election. I can do those things on my own."

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 54m

🔥 @mizzwelch.bsky.social to @jenpsaki.msnbc.com : “Look at all the shit Trump gets away with — Quit with the controlled Democratic messaging. Let it rip. Buckle up and fight this thing… that vacuum Dems haven’t filled caused Trump to rise up.”

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Ellen @nellesmarba.bsky.social · 18h

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Mesa Fama (@mesa)

Bette Midler serenading Stephen Colbert is EVERYTHING I needed to see tonight. 🤣🤣😍😍😍 For this LOTR nerd girl - this just made my nerd heart squee. 😍😍

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Rowdy Rebel @rowdyrebel.bsky.social · 1d

Books are in fact being ‘cleaned up’ as we speak.
I only buy 2nd hand books now. 📚

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Steve Hofstetter @stevehofstetter.bsky.social · 1d

A leaked Young Republican group chat from included horrific violence, racism, sexism, antisemitism, and homophobia.

The thing about it that really surprises me is that anyone else was surprised.

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Bo Frazer @bofrazer.bsky.social · 1d

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

I think this is the thing that will tank this whole case for Lindsey Halligan.

Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · 1d

JUST IN: Comey confirms plan to challenge legality of Trump's appointment of Lindsey Halligan as US Attorney for EDVA. Cites rulings in NJ/NV disqualifying US attorneys there. Motion coming Oct. 20. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

ComeyHalliganNotice101425

www.documentcloud.org

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

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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MelsRN @melsrn.bsky.social · 1d

ANOTHER ONE!

Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 1d

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

It’s amazing how all the reporting is just memory-holing this part

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, color me shocked.

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: The Supreme Court just rejected Alex Jones' appeal and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment against him by the Sandy Hook Elementary School families

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"Do Not Obey In Advance" and "Don't give into the Lies" @pamdess.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations Helena Moreno great choice NOLA.

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Plant Powered A-ron🌱🌎💙🌊 @plantpowered1971.bsky.social · 3d

Don the Con! Easy to fool stupid people!

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

REPORTER: Do you support repealing Obamacare and what's your healthcare plan?

MIKE JOHNSON: We worked on repealing and replacing Obamacare back in 2017. I still have PTSD from the experience. We know that American healthcare needs dramatic reform. We have lots of ideas.

(So, no plan)

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Old White Nepo Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 2d

ICE is thug trash.

Jonah @anotherjonah.bsky.social · 2d

This morning I was filming ICE abducting sometime in Petworth. One of the agents told me "the last US citizen that did this he put in cuffs all the way to the courtroom".

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 2d

Ah yes, air traffic controllers must show up for work without pay, but Congress can take the day off. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he’ll be making “necessary cuts” to the department, because nothing fixes staffing shortages quite like firing more people.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

Discovered near the ICE facility in Portland this morning.

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