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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 2h

Yeah I'm not sure why they see that as a flex...especially as Biden's own team now admits that Biden never pressured Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 2h

As Palestinians cling to a fragile ceasefire after suffering horrific genocide, I ask those who remained silent and complicit for the last two years—was it worth it?

Was it worth it to know this is how history, your children, your descendants, will remember you?
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How Does It Feel To Have Remained Silent?

An Open Letter to Those In Power Who Silently Watched Genocide And Said Nothing

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 15h

A new report of crime data shows that ICE impersonation cases have reached record highs in 2025—more than the number of such cases in the last 4 Presidential admins COMBINED.

Democratic Governors need to order their State police to arrest alleged ICE fascists who conceal their identities. Period.

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Blue Resistance @blue-resistance.bsky.social · 15h

We can't let fear dictate our actions. We must mobilize against this reckless use of power. Stand up for justice and defend human rights! #blueresistance

Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 15h

Hamas leadership just announced they killed 27 people in broad daylight because—wait, my mistake.

Trump announces he's drone killed 27 Venezuelans on boats, claiming without evidence that they were "narcoterrorists," & refusing to answer what gives him authority.

He WILL deploy this on US citizens

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 15h

Hamas leadership just announced they killed 27 people in broad daylight because—wait, my mistake.

Trump announces he's drone killed 27 Venezuelans on boats, claiming without evidence that they were "narcoterrorists," & refusing to answer what gives him authority.

He WILL deploy this on US citizens

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 17h

Republicans: Shooting Christian pastors is OK, Due process is overrated, & bombing Venezuelan boats is good!

Young Republicans: We love H*tler, we should gas everyone who doesn't support us

Democrats: No Kings, No H*tler

Republicans: See that?? Democrats keep escalating the political rhetoric.

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betsygarrold.bsky.social @betsygarrold.bsky.social · 21h

thread of the day (and a damn good suggestion)

Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 21h

ICE targeted an apartment building near my home. Masked agents in unmarked cars. I've said this before. Democratic Governors & Mayors need to order their local police depts to arrest any & all unidentified & masked alleged ICE agents.

This anonymous denial of due process is deadly.

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Gina @cissybgood67.bsky.social · 21h

The Democratic "leadership" is really pissing me off.

Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 21h

ICE targeted an apartment building near my home. Masked agents in unmarked cars. I've said this before. Democratic Governors & Mayors need to order their local police depts to arrest any & all unidentified & masked alleged ICE agents.

This anonymous denial of due process is deadly.

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Marie-Pierre Cleret @marie-pierre.bsky.social · 21h

Why isn’t this already happening?

Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 21h

ICE targeted an apartment building near my home. Masked agents in unmarked cars. I've said this before. Democratic Governors & Mayors need to order their local police depts to arrest any & all unidentified & masked alleged ICE agents.

This anonymous denial of due process is deadly.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 20h

Being anti-Trump is the lowest possible bar. Meanwhile she's anti-labor union, anti-tribal sovereignty, and has been wholly silent on genocide funded by our tax dollars. That's great that she's anti-Trump. That alone doesn't win elections.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 20h

Me after seeing the leaked texts of young Republicans *in 2025* praising Hitler & calling to gas all of us.

The only thing I’m more (not) shocked by is this will not in any way shame them, further empower them.

Remember this next time they pretend to be offended that anyone calls them Nazis. Smh.

a cartoon character is screaming and saying `` i 'm shocked . ''

ALT: a cartoon character is screaming and saying `` i 'm shocked . ''

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 21h

If a random guy in a mask grabbed someone and threw them in a vehicle—we'd call that a kidnapping. Until an alleged ICE agent identifies themselves, that's what this is.

For all we know they're a rapist murderer stalker looking for their next victim. Indefensible. Dem leadership must act NOW.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 21h

ICE targeted an apartment building near my home. Masked agents in unmarked cars. I've said this before. Democratic Governors & Mayors need to order their local police depts to arrest any & all unidentified & masked alleged ICE agents.

This anonymous denial of due process is deadly.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 21h

If you want to know what kind of Senator Janet Mills might be, remember that she's running as Chuck Schumer's preferred candidate and with his full backing.

Should she win, we can expect more strongly worded letters, hoping really hard for Trump to do the right thing, and AIPAC calling the shots.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 21h

Thank you!

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 23h

So to be sure I understand the MAGA position on this:
•Saying Happy Holidays = War on Christmas
•No teacher led prayer in public schools = War on Jesus
•No 10 Commandments on Courthouse = War on Christianity
•Shooting Christian Pastor in the head = Not Crossing The Line

Got it.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

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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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 23h

Honored! Thanks Lisa!

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 23h

Ha!

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 23h

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James Eaneman @eanemanjames.bsky.social · 1d

...This is actually a good point. 😆🤣

Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 1d

Presenting the plague of frogs on Portland. And yes, I choose to believe God has a sense of humor & is laughing at this too.

There’s no better way to show how absurd a bully is than to ridicule their absurdity. Kudos to Portlanders! Stand United & keep exercising your 1A right to protest tyranny!❤️✊🏽

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 1d

Like his policies, like his service to our country, and we absolutely need new leadership.

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RichM 🏳️‍🌈 📘 🐕 ⛷️🌊 🌊 #BlueCrew 💙 🦋 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 💙 #Liberal #Resist 📎 @rightbrainedleadership.com · 1d

I’m sorry, we need the next generation to get in there as it’s their future at stake here. Let the elders teach and mentor using their knowledge and experience to help build the next generation of leadership.

Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 1d

Janet Mills has announced a run for U.S. Senate. If elected, she would be 85 at the end of her first time.

If you care about democracy, generational renewal, and leadership that actually serves working people—You should want new leadership in Graham Platner.
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79-Year-Old Janet Mills Launches Senate Run—Why We Must Choose Graham Platner Instead

U.S. Marine Veteran Graham Platner (41) represents a new hope and the voice of the American people—it's time to elect him as our next U.S. Senator from Maine

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🟧🌊still-Rusty🗽🟧 @still-rusty.bsky.social · 1d

What hubris by Janet Mills. We are way, way, way overdue for younger leadership. Not just in Maine, either. No more out of the Boomer (& older) generation. NO.

Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 1d

Janet Mills has announced a run for U.S. Senate. If elected, she would be 85 at the end of her first time.

If you care about democracy, generational renewal, and leadership that actually serves working people—You should want new leadership in Graham Platner.
open.substack.com/pub/qasimras...

79-Year-Old Janet Mills Launches Senate Run—Why We Must Choose Graham Platner Instead

U.S. Marine Veteran Graham Platner (41) represents a new hope and the voice of the American people—it's time to elect him as our next U.S. Senator from Maine

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mamalocaz1.bsky.social @mamalocaz1.bsky.social · 1d

Israel, under Netanyahu, has practiced vengeance, retribution and genocide since Oct 7, but his tactics to wipe out Palestine began years ago. We must get Netanyahu out of power and into prison for genocide.

Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 1d

Now that the final 20 Israeli hostages are free, remember: those claiming violence “began on 10/7” want us to ignore that Israel was forced to free 2,000 Palestinians hostages—some 20 years w/o charge—& 8,000 remain.

If Hamas holding 20 is violence—& I agree it is—what is when Israel holds 8,000?🤔

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 1d

How many Republicans do you know that are pro labor union, pro taxing billionaires, pro universal healthcare as a human right, and anti-genocide and anti-military industrial complex?

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