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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 15h

Eric Trump is legally prohibited from operating a charity in the state of New York because he stole money from children with cancer

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Eric Trump: "We're saving Christianity. We've saving God. We've saving the family unit. We're saving this nation. I mean, DEI is out of the window, Benny. You no longer have Colin Kaepernick kneeling for the national anthem. You no longer have Budweiser going woke as hell. All of this is dead."

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 1d

gene kelly is antifa

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 1d

welcome to the Resistance, led by Teen Vogue, the dictionary, and airports.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

Multiple airports are now announcing they will refuse to play Kristi Noem’s government-funded video blaming “Democrats” for the government shutdown.

“We believe the Hatch Act clearly prohibits use of public assets for political purposes and messaging,” one airport said.

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 1d

I would like some Meyer lemons pls

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 1d

yeah nah

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 1d

well shit you only beat me to this by 13 hours, I'm gonna call that a draw.

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 1d

he should ask Isaac Chotiner to interview him next.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 4d

The editors of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) were apparently fired today.

The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.

We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 3d

oh no, I understood it was a seizure. Is that no longer the case?

Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 3d

enjoy! www.wideopencountry.com/kris-kristof...

Kris Kristofferson Once Landed A Helicopter In Johnny Cash's Yard To Pitch Him Music

Remembering Kris Kristofferson's life is impossible without mentioning the time he pitched his music to Johnny Cash, with a helicopter landing.

www.wideopencountry.com

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 4d

Also: "Dolly Parton: Kind of a b, don't you think?"

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 5d

Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, country-music legend Johnny Cash can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength, writes Jon Fasman.

Essay | Can We Finally Give Johnny Cash His Due?

Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, the country-music legend can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength.

on.wsj.com

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 4d

Kris Kristofferson STOLE AN ARMY HELICOPTER to take his demo tape to deliver to Johnny Cash's house.

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 4d

Kris Kristofferson STOLE AN ARMY HELICOPTER to take his demo tape to deliver to Johnny Cash's house.

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 4d

a model, idiot?

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 4d

mmmmm did he really though?

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Seth Rudy @sethrudy.bsky.social · 4d

Meanwhile in #Portland

Kermit faces off with Hopper in The Muppet Movie

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 4d

and Obama himself knew it too.

I still liked it though.

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 4d

Gentlemen, let's not fight. This is the War Room!

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Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 6d

Shout-out to @wonkette.bsky.social for including my article about the Hegseth/Trump Mandatory Military Fun Day in their daily news round-up!

Great list all-around, I especially like isportlandburning.com

You Already Got Stupider! Tabs, Wed., Oct. 8, 2025

Morning news roundup and things to read!

www.wonkette.com

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 7d

Look at her Affair Partner praying with her over their fast food meal.

Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 7d

Apropos of nothing, Sec. Kristi Noem is currently praying over Burgerville with Portland ICE officials.

A screenshot of a video of Noem praying at a conference table with other people wearing suits. Fast food bags and water bottles sit on the table.

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 8d

how many of these 235 so far replies are "but they did in fact vote for this"?

well let's make it 236.

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 8d

aw Susan thank you HEART HUG.

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 9d

oh, that makes more sense

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Rebecca Schoenkopf @wonkette.bsky.social · 9d

I feel like this presupposes he's sticking his dick somewhere besides a sad pathetic unsuccessful and weird half-blowie

I don't think those cause anything sexy, like a good well-earned std

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 9d

Portland isn't burning tonight, but Donald Trump's crotch is.

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 9d

If any other president said something like this in a speech to a military academy, it would be a massive scandal. Instead, it isn’t among the ten most dangerous things he’s done this week.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

Trump to the Navy: "We have to take care of this little gnat that's on our shoulder called the Democrats."

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