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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 5h

I stand corrected and stunned. 90,000 square feet is hotel/shopping mall size. Truly gross.

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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 5h

Are any elected Repubs on record criticizing or even questioning this desecration of The People’s House?

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goodlife12.bsky.social @goodlife12.bsky.social · 9d

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Sarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior.bsky.social · 9h

In Azerbaijan, critics of the tyrannical government dressed up in donkey suits to mock them -- and were imprisoned: substack.com/home/post/p-...

Article excerpt and link: https://substack.com/home/post/p-176497448

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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 9h

Grossly huge. Vaughn Hillyard reported on Dateline White House that the completed structure of the ballroom alone is set to be 9K square feet. Which is materially larger than the size that the entire White House was yesterday.

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MWLogic17🦋💙✨ @mwlogic17.bsky.social · 11h

BREAKING: new racist Republican groupchat has been leaked to Politico featuring texts from Paul Ingrassia, Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Trump nominee says MLK Jr. holiday belongs in ‘hell’ and that he has ‘Nazi streak,’ according to texts

Paul Ingrassia’s bid to lead a whistleblower agency is set for a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.

www.politico.com

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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 11h

Yes. Plus, I miss Bo.

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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 12h

We’ve digressed so far from even a nod to the big wheel of cheese days. Sad, heartbreaking and infuriating.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 16h

Watch my supercut of things Mike Johnson doesn’t know. You can see the whole show here: www.youtube.com/live/Ams4OLn...

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Zerlina Maxwell @zerlinamaxwell.bsky.social · 17h

What I do to make $$ to pay my bills isn’t a focus of conversation in Sicily like it is in the U.S. and I often think about why. I have learned that the people I’ve met are not defined by their jobs like we are.

Read more: zerlinamaxwell.substack.com/p/unlearning...

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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 1d

Wonderful!!! Love your sign and shirt!

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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 3d

😂

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Michelle Moore @trebula.bsky.social · 4d

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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 5d

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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 5d

Of course!😀 second breakfasts are the best. Is he asking for more granola bars to stack or something different?

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Michelle Moore @trebula.bsky.social · 6d

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Jenn Burrill @jennburrill.bsky.social · 6d

Trump's peace deal didn't even last 24 hours before Israel began killing Palestinians again

Art by @bagleycartoons.bsky.social

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 6d

Impeachable acts every day

tony romm @tonyromm.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: The Trump administration has blocked or slowed almost $28 billion in federal aid since the shutdown began, largely harming Democratic-led cities, congressional districts and states, underscoring how the president has weaponized a fiscal stalemate

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 6d

Beautiful! Thank you! New Mexico stuns every month, but Oct is particularly special.

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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 6d

Until there is no longer $ to pay the bill, either insurance or personal resources.

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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 6d

💯% Much worse.

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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 7d

Mine too!

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next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 7d

Yes! But don’t you think that immunity from feeling judged is a necessary part of the process of learning a new language? Especially so when you are doing a full immersion like you are. I love that you are allowing us a a peek into your adventure. Thank you!

next4d2l.bsky.social @next4d2l.bsky.social · 10d

Intriguing. Any further thoughts on what you caught?

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