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James
@trendlessness.bsky.social
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I am here to discuss politics in a non-abrasive way. Politics are important, believe it or not. There is no such thing as an apolitical billionaire (I'm not a billionaire or even close).
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James @trendlessness.bsky.social · 1h
I hope organized labor is proactive during this shutdown.

They aren't just coming after government workers.

@aflcio.org
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James @trendlessness.bsky.social · 1h
He can do that on his own time. #25thAmendment
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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 8h
The vile anti-Muslim hate directed at Zohran Mamdani is not about policy issues or even defeating him-it’s about inciting violence against him. This is their back up plan bc they know Zohran is going to win. My article: deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/the-anti-m...
The anti-Muslim hate directed at Zohran Mamdani is not about defeating him-it’s about inciting violence against him
This is the hard truth.
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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 9h
The Washington Post editorial board comes out in support of Trump tearing down the East Wing and building a massive ballroom. That is wrong. But what is unethical is that the owner of the Post, Jeff Bezos, is donating millions to build the ballroom (via Amazon) yet they did NOT Mention that.
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James @trendlessness.bsky.social · 2h
People don't pay attention and Senator terms are long.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d
Seems like an important detail
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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d
Sadly, we no longer live in a functioning democracy.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · Jun 23
The subminimum wage is a vestige of slavery that disproportionately impacts Black and Brown workers, specifically women, the most. On the two year anniversary of passing the One Fair Wage Ordinance in Chicago, we reaffirm our commitment ensuring all workers are heard, seen, and valued.
Photos: Mayor Johnson attends the two year celebration of the passage of the One Fair Wage Ordinance in Chicago; June 2025. Photos: Mayor Johnson attends the two year celebration of the passage of the One Fair Wage Ordinance in Chicago; June 2025. Photos: Mayor Johnson attends the two year celebration of the passage of the One Fair Wage Ordinance in Chicago; June 2025. Photos: Mayor Johnson attends the two year celebration of the passage of the One Fair Wage Ordinance in Chicago; June 2025.
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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 1d
Thank you, Chicago.
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Nina Turner @ninaturner.bsky.social · 1d
The Democratic Party is spineless.

It’s damn near a year after the party got blown out by the Republicans and the party still can’t even commit to Medicare for All, despite over 80% of Democratic voters supporting it.

In fact, the party still doesn’t have a platform!
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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 3d
The first independent poll of the race, from UNH.

Grateful for the people of Maine who have my back.
A polling graphic: Breaking: New Maine Senate Poll. Graham Platner leads Janet Mills. Graham Platner: 58%. Janet Mills: 24%.
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James @trendlessness.bsky.social · 1d
They're coming after this man hard.

Much of this story is out of touch, privileged online leftists virtue signaling to each other. Many of whom aren't even based in the US. Smh
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Jacobin @jacobinmag.bsky.social · 2d
Establishment Democrats spent a full year complaining the Left forced them to be “woke.”

But then a left populist, Graham Platner, threatened to win in Maine, so they went right back to trying to cancel someone over old internet posts.
Democrats Cynically Wield “Wokeness” Against Graham Platner
Establishment Democrats spent a full year complaining the Left forced them to be “woke.” But then a left populist, Graham Platner, threatened to win in Maine, so they went right back to trying to cancel someone over old internet posts.
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 2d
He has to at least experience the inside of a jail cell for committing Contempt via—of all things—Assault.

If he is not locked up briefly (24 hours) he is not going to understand the severity of his conduct, nor will anyone in his entire organization.
talkingpointsmemo.com TPM @talkingpointsmemo.com · 2d
A Chicago federal judge on Friday demanded that CBP commander Greg Bovino appear next week in her courtroom after he was accused of openly violating one of her orders.
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Chicago Federal Judge Hauls Bovino in to Court
A Chicago federal judge on Friday demanded that CBP commander and federal...
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WatchYourRepsSC @watchyourrepssc.bsky.social · 2d
Former special counsel Jack Smith is asking to testify in an open hearing.
Let the truth come out, the American people deserve transparency — and we have a right to know if Trump incited or led an insurrection against our own country.
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James @trendlessness.bsky.social · 3d
It's not. I didn't know about the totenkoft until a twitch streamer i watch (Hasan) pointed it out.

TBH I thought it looked like the symbol for the Skull and Bones society at Yale. ☠️

My point is that not everyone knows about relatively obscure (I know it's not obscure to you) symbols.
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James @trendlessness.bsky.social · 3d
This is just online nerd virtue signaling, and frankly it's a bit classist.

Did you know that the clover leaf is also a Nazi symbol among prison gangs in the US? You probably didn't.

I guarantee you most US senators don't know that either.
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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 3d
At 11:15 p.m., police knocked on his door again. This time there were four officers, one of whom was holding a warrant for his arrest, which had been sent from Perry County.
The Absurd Prosecution of a Man Who Posted a Charlie Kirk Meme
Larry Bushart Jr. posted trolling memes on a Facebook thread about a vigil for Kirk. He’s been in a Tennessee jail ever since.
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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 3d
Larry Bushart Jr. posted trolling memes on a Facebook thread about a vigil for Kirk. He’s been in a Tennessee jail ever since. interc.pt/4njg2T8
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 3d
Not the WSJ having the only even moderately acceptable push alert here.

NYT and NBC with basic journalism fails here.
NYT Breaking News President Trump pardoned the billionaire founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Changpeng Zhao. 6m ago Notification enter i 24 NBC NEWS Breaking news 27m ago Trump pardons crypto executive Changpeng Zhao, who served four months in prison after pleading guilty to enabling money laundering at Binance 12 WSJ Breaking News 1h ago Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, whose crypto exchange has been boosting the Trump family's own crypto venture
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James @trendlessness.bsky.social · 3d
This is unhinged. Cuomo is desperate.
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James @trendlessness.bsky.social · 3d
No, I just called out a smear attempt and some folks don't like it. 🤷🏻‍♂️
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James @trendlessness.bsky.social · 3d
Most people don't watch Inglorious Bastards, and zoom in on the insignia.

If it were a swastika, I'd totally agree with you, but it is a stretch to assume that this symbol is as well known as the cross and Superman logo.

I disagree that serving in the military means one is acting like a Nazi.
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