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Vaquera Elisa @boxelderdust.bsky.social · 3h

Personally if I were trying to fight a fascist martial dictatorship imposed over a democratic republic with an entrenched tradition of annual elections I would force them to demonstrate that “fair elections are over” and defend accordingly instead of preemptively ceding them for some damn reason

Comrade Pancakes 🥞 @callmepancakes.bsky.social · 3h

This position fails to understand our current moment by failing to understand historical fascism.

Critically: fascism arrives democratically, but it remains in power thru use of force, coercion, and legal shenanigans. Optics cease to matter bc fair elections are over.

Aubrey Gilleran @aubreygilleran.bsky.social · 5h

But Samantha literally isn't saying that. She's saying the point is to further delegitimize the regime by goading them into overreacting to peaceful protesters. Images of them brutalizing a priest, a grandma, a person in a frog costume, etc., is bad imagery for them.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 9h

one response to this (correct) observation is to say “well, the cops will attack you no matter how you dress and behave.” that’s right. images of cops and ICE beating grandmas and kids in inflatable frog costumes is a win for the opposition.

Dr. Samantha Hancox-Li @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com · 11h

one of the reasons they're so mad at "no kings" is that they thought they were going to get a different kind of protest. they *want* the black bloc to be out there fighting with the cops. those are the images they've been trying to generate from "go." instead--

newrepublic.com/article/2016...

MAGA Rage at “No Kings” Boils Over—and It Quickly Backfires on Trump

As Trump allies smear the coming protests, a good writer on MAGA skewers the absurdity of these attacks on large swaths of Americans—and explains why our best recourse will be to turn out in force.

newrepublic.com

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Foghorn Leghorn 🇺🇸♨️ @foghorn453.bsky.social · 3h

Guys, I know I've recently described some other things as Blueskyism, but I was wrong. I think this is peak Blueskyism and will never be improved upon

Bluesky discussion on the No Kings protests. User A states "If you're going to die, die on your feet." Aubrey responds, "Protestors on Saturday will be on their feet." To which user A responds, "And your solution is to lie down and take it?"

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John Rogers @johnrogers.bsky.social · 1d

“No Kings” is great , but we really don't get a functioning democracy back until we internalize, bone deep, the instinctive response to this and every other statement like it: “I don’t care what that rich guy thinks.”

Make it your morning affirmation. Say it ten times at the top of every hour.

The Independent @the-independent.com · 1d

Elon Musk calls for US troops to be sent to San Francisco for war on drugs: ‘It’s the only solution’

Musk demands US troops be sent to San Francisco for war on drugs

www.independent.co.uk

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Aubrey Gilleran @aubreygilleran.bsky.social · 9h

The fact that they're trying to frame No Kings as a "Hate America rally" makes it even more important to bring your American flags. We're Americans. We don't have a king.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Emmer: "To continue this shutdown, for what? For a hate America rally that's taking place on the Mall on Saturday, Maria? This is ridiculous."

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thatsheetyghost.bsky.social @thatsheetyghost.bsky.social · 3h

“B-but what about the money Janet will be getting!?!! Anyone with a larger war chest is guaranteed to win!!”

…tell that to Andrew Cumo

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Adam @adam35.bsky.social · 4h

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 9h

They are terrified of the No Kings rallies and doing everything they can to discredit them.

If you're on the fence about going, just think of how much it'll piss off these assholes.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Emmer: "We call it the 'Hate America' rally because you'll see the hate for America all over this thing when they show up. The rumor is that they can't end this shutdown because this small but very violent and vocal group is the only one that's happy about this."

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Dr. Samantha Hancox-Li @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com · 11h

one of the reasons they're so mad at "no kings" is that they thought they were going to get a different kind of protest. they *want* the black bloc to be out there fighting with the cops. those are the images they've been trying to generate from "go." instead--

newrepublic.com/article/2016...

MAGA Rage at “No Kings” Boils Over—and It Quickly Backfires on Trump

As Trump allies smear the coming protests, a good writer on MAGA skewers the absurdity of these attacks on large swaths of Americans—and explains why our best recourse will be to turn out in force.

newrepublic.com

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Marxist-Glonzoist @primaryschool.bsky.social · 21h

Tish 2028???

MSNBC @msnbc.com · 21h

"I stand on solid rock and I will not bow, I will not break, I will not bend, I will not capitulate, I will not give in, I will not give up."

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks out after being indicted by the Trump DOJ.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 23h

That’s right! Thanks, Fox News!
www.foxnews.com/politics/squ...

Squad 2.0: Meet America's next wave of radical Democrats shaping the party's future

Progressive Democrats, including Zohran Mamdani and Omar Fateh, have emerged as the new generation of candidates responding to President Donald Trump's second term.

www.foxnews.com

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Marxist-Glonzoist @primaryschool.bsky.social · 1d

writing the next issue and man if House Democrats do not experience something next year that makes the 2018 Squad look like a blip I will be genuinely a little surprised

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Kathryn BrightBOO! 👻 @kebrightbill.bsky.social · 1d

Seriously, this. If you think elections won't happen, stop whining and get to work helping to build the protest apparatus we need sooner rather than later.

GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 1d

every asshole on this website loudly braying that elections either won’t happen or won’t be fair in 2026 had better be buying an inflatable costume and sturdy walking shoes for this saturday, because if truly believe that, you’re not gonna like what the next step is

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Adam Gurri @adamgurri.liberalcurrents.com · 1d

Be sure to spread it around

No kings
No dictators
October 18
Nokings.org

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GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 1d

every asshole on this website loudly braying that elections either won’t happen or won’t be fair in 2026 had better be buying an inflatable costume and sturdy walking shoes for this saturday, because if truly believe that, you’re not gonna like what the next step is

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Schnorkles O'Bork @schnorkles.bsky.social · 1d

I need the beefiest, bulkiest National Guard you got

The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 1d

Some Texas National Guard members were sent home from Illinois for not making the cut.

Pentagon Pete Fires ‘Fat’ Soldiers as War on Weight Rages

Some Texas National Guard members were sent home from Illinois for not making the cut.

trib.al

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icookfood2023.bsky.social @icookfood2023.bsky.social · 1d

If a person looks at it with any sense, Netanyahu and Trump played a game with the hostages lives this last year so they both can be seen as heroes in the negotiated plan for their release. 🤷🏾‍♂️

Pamela Parkington @bigdogmomthree.bsky.social · 1d

It wasn't even his, it was Biden's and Blinken's negotiated plan.

When this shit show is over, there's a ton of accountability that needs to be done.

People better get right with their lord, because the end is not going to be pretty.

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Alexander Hamizdat @alexhammy209.bsky.social · 1d

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Aubrey Gilleran @aubreygilleran.bsky.social · 1d

Let's just put it this way. The GOP certainly isn't acting like elections don't matter or that a Democratic House can't meaningfully restrain Trump's power.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

BREAKING: North Carolina Republicans announce plans to vote on a new U.S. House map as a nationwide redistricting battle unfolds.

North Carolina GOP announce plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders say they will vote next week on redrawing the state’s U.S.

bit.ly

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GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 1d

they’re scared fucking shitless of this weekend, or, at the least, are scared fucking shitless of trump seeing it on the television

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Sean Duffy: "The No Kings protest, Maria, really frustrating. This is part of antifa, paid protesters. It begs the question who's funding it."

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svart flagg @svartflagg.bsky.social · 1d

Today in Portland, a fed shooting pepper balls from the roof of the ICE facility was so eager to aim for people’s heads, that after shooting one photographer in the head and another in the upper arm, they accidentally shot a DHS agent in the head. This photo shows the moment of impact;

Riot cops standing a street with less-lethal weapons, and one in a gas mask has a cloud of pepper dust around his helmet.

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Marc Bloomquist @m40dotcom.bsky.social · 1d

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Neon Chinchilla @neonchinchilla.bsky.social · 1d

Donald- So I just admit that I was wrong and I get to go into heaven?

Jesus- Yes my child. I paid the price for your sins when I died on the cross

Donald- But I have to admit I was wrong?

Jesus- Yes my child.

Donald- I like messiahs who weren't crucified.

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Parkrose Permaculture ❌👑 @parkroseperma.bsky.social · 1d

The AI Bubble bursting is going to be so good for humanity and the environment.

John Warner @biblioracle.bsky.social · 2d

This is truly grotesque. Teachers should not be using this stuff. If a school was pushing it on teachers who work with kids I care about, I'd make a big effing stink until they stopped. We have to not give into this.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

Find an event near you at nokings.org/#map.

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