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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” (“Thus Ever to Tyrants”) The motto expresses the anti-imperialist feelings prevalent among the colonists of 1776

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · Aug 4

Popping Up All Over America
Flying an inverted American flag is traditionally recognized as a signal of distress or extreme danger. In modern times, it has also become a symbol of political protest,

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 14h

NO KINGS - patriotic Americans standing for Free Speech, the Constitution and Democracy in America
Fox News MELTS DOWN Over NO KINGS Protest, Trump is PANICKING!!
Trump and FOX News are desperate to control the narrative of peaceful protests planned at the end of the week
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IHIP News: Fox News MELTS DOWN Over NO KINGS Protest, Trump is PANICKING!!

YouTube video by I've Had It

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 14h

Trump is about to do to Miami what he has done to the rest of America

the Trump Presidential Library Hotel and Massage Parlor soon to be built in Miami.

Nobody’s ever seen anything like it.

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Trump is about to do to Miami what he has done to the rest of America

In New York, they brag about Broadway and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.In Chicago, it’s Millennium Park and Frank Lloyd Wright buildings.Arizona has the Grand Canyon; Colorado has the Rockies; New M...

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 16h

Anti trump because I'm PRO America, PRO the Constitution and ANTI Fascism - as the Founders intended

“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 17h

#DefendTheConstitution #DefendTheConstitution
US Constitution Section 9 : No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States:

“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 18h

a steady stream of lies from Republicans. and Fox News... easily fact checked lies...Fox News - was forced to pay Dominion Voting Systems $787.5 million as part of a settlement for lying about the 2020 election and still faces Smartmatic's $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit for similar lies

“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 18h

Trump-Gaza latest: Seven Palestinians killed after Israel opens fire over ‘violation’ of ceasefire

Gaza health authorities said seven people have been killed across two separate incidents.
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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 18h

How is this not "Obstruction of Congress"?
Refusing to reopen the House could be seen as a form of obstruction of Congress, especially if it prevents legislative action and oversight. This situation can create a stalemate that hinders the government's ability to function effectively.
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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 19h

"Freaky Friday" refers to a controversial plan by ICE to offer financial incentives for unaccompanied immigrant children to self-deport

NOT his first "Bribe"
'Freaky Friday': How 'insane' Trump plan to 'bribe' kids mobilized fight

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 19h

Well deserved

McGraw's attempt to transition from daytime television personality to a politically aligned media mogul during Trump's second presidential term has been marked by spectacular failure and financial turmoil, according to a new report.

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Dr Phil faces 'total collapse' after MAGA alignment backfires massively: report

Dr. Phil McGraw's attempt to transition from daytime television personality to a politically aligned media mogul during Donald Trump's second presidential term has been marked by spectacular failure a...

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 20h

want to preserve and improve Healthcare? #VoteBlue
GOP spreads increasingly desperate and dangerous lies to shirk blame for their shutdown
Not only is it an obvious lie, but the rhetoric Republicans are using as they spread said lie is inflammatory and dangerous.
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GOP spreads increasingly desperate and dangerous lies to shirk blame for their shutdown

Congressional Cowards is a weekly series highlighting the worst Donald Trump defenders on Capitol Hill, who refuse to criticize him—no matter how disgraceful or lawless his actions. This week's Congre...

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Trump VISIBLY SHOCKS World Leaders, INSANE SPEECH
Trump's insane speech in Egypt visibly stunned a number of world leaders.

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🚨 Trump VISIBLY SHOCKS World Leaders, INSANE SPEECH

YouTube video by Pondering Politics

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine rebranding the Department of Defense as Department of War and expecting to win the Nobel PEACE Prize

“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

🚨APPEALS Court DOUBLES DOWN on Trump Troops BLOCK in Chicago

In breaking news, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals over the weekend, continued to block Trump's deployment of State Militia/National Guard in Chicago until the final appeal decision is made

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

(Fox News has been 'cutting his feed' more and more )

Trump Speech ABRUPTLY STOPS As PROTEST Erupts, FOX CUTS FEED!

Trump's speech in Israel.

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Trump Speech ABRUPTLY STOPS As PROTEST Erupts, FOX CUTS FEED!

YouTube video by Jack Cocchiarella

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

His confusion is another symptom of his suspected dementia

trump, 79, Needs to Be Reminded When He’s Supposed to Speak at His Big Address

As if to reassure the notoriously erratic president, Ohana told Trump, “You’re the last speaker.”
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Trump, 79, Needs to Be Reminded When He’s Supposed to Speak at His Big Address

The president retreated from the podium after being informed it wasn’t his turn.

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

MARTIN SHEEN EVISCERATES TRUMP'S CABINET: SMELLS OF EGO AND FEAR AND FALSE WORSHIP'

Sheen's decades of non-violent civil disobedience has earned him the dubious distinction of being the most arrested celebrity in Hollywood.
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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

Marjorie Taylor Greene is distancing herself from Trump by opposing his stance on ICE raids, a key part of his campaign. marking a significant break from her party's traditional support for Trump.

"MTG shocks Democrats by going scorched-earth against Trump”

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

FOR Love of America and Democracy #nokingsinamerica 🚫👑
#DefendDemocracy #DefendFreeSpeech #DefendTheConstitution
NO KINGS: Protest organizer swats down GOP fearmongering ahead of massive anti-Trump protest

nationwide protests planned for next weekend.

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

Want better schools? Don't vote for Republicans.
USA TODAY

The U.S. Department of Education fired nearly everyone in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services in a wave of new layoffs that began Friday, according to the union representing the agency's employees. bit.ly/3KMe3JJ

“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

GOP Candidate for Virginia Governor GOES OFF THE RAILS IN BIGOTED TIRADE!!!

Jesse discusses last night’s Virginia gubernatorial debate between Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears, which turned nightmarish from the start.

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

high-ranking Israeli officials are openly defying Trump, his Gaza peace plan amid the president's visit to Jerusalem publicly rejecting key elements of his proposal on social media
'Don’t say you weren’t warned': Trump openly defied by Israeli officials during visit
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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

Habeas corpus is a legal procedure that allows a person who is detained to challenge the legality of their imprisonment in court. It ensures that a judge must review whether the detention is lawful.
Dementia Donald Thinks Habeas Corpus Is A Person

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

MORE bad news for trump

The MAGA die-hard insisted that no foreign power should have a military base on U.S. soil.
Steve Bannon Slams Pentagon Pete’s ‘Screwed Up’ Military Plan

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Steve Bannon Slams Pentagon Pete’s ‘Screwed Up’ Military Plan

The MAGA die-hard insisted that no foreign power should have a military base on U.S. soil.

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

Kristi Noem is BIG MAD at Chicagoans. Suddenly the 3rd Amendment is relevant again?

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