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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 2h

And who's it for? A guy you want to sleep with? Like he's not going to notice it's not there when y'all consummate the act.
I truly don't understand anything about this.

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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 2h

The traditional American story is built on hope and possibility. The MAGA story is built on menace and threat.

The traditional American story embraces risk. The MAGA story clings to security.

www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

America Needs a Mass Movement—Now

Without one, America may sink into autocracy for decades.

www.theatlantic.com

Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 4h

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🌹Weegie 🍀 @onefussyone.bsky.social · 1d

The quiet part is no longer quiet.
Trump is a fascist and FOX is a fascist organization.

Social media post:
Fox News @FoxNews
Anti-Trump graffiti spree a sign of
emerging alt-left, liberal activist.

Picture of a brick building's corner
with "NO FASCIST USA" spray painted on it

André Davis @AndreJDavis82
That graffiti doesn't even mention
Trump. It's interesting that you
are willing to admit the Fascism
though.

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Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 20h

Politico has now confirmed this.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

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Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 20h

Holy shit. This is Angelo Elia, a legislative correspondent for Congressman Dave Taylor.

According to @rooster.info, during a Zoom meeting today, he had an American nazi flag displayed in the background.

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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 17h

Trump was asked why he did not have the Coast Guard stop suspected drug trafficking boats, which has been U.S. practice for decades. Trump called such efforts "politically correct"...

By that he means legal. Rather then, you know, murder.

Reuters @reuters.com · 19h

Trump confirms CIA authorization in Venezuela reut.rs/3KWIeOd

Trump confirms CIA authorization in Venezuela

President Donald Trump confirmed reports on Wednesday that he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in U.S. efforts to pressure President Nicolas Maduro’s regime.

reut.rs

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23h

A law was passed a long time ago to place a plaque on the wall to honor the officers who defended the Capitol on J6. The plaque is done and has been ready to hang up for a long time. MAGA Mike refuses to comply with that law, which is a slap in the face to every officer. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "We've always stood with Capitol police and law enforcement. We've shown that in word and deed."

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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 21h

They believe extending trillions of temporary tax cuts for the rich is important. But extending health care relief for the poor is absurd.
Socialism for the rich. Capitalism for the poor.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h

Ron Johnson on the No Kings protest: "One of the things I hope Kash Patel and Pam Bondi are looking into is the funding of these groups. Who pays for the busses to bus a lot of these folks in?"

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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 21h

Maybe they should look into who was behind those Freedom Riders, on the buses in the '60s. Must have been anti-American agitators.

/s/

Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 21h

As do most Americans. Folks like him can't understand people who honestly believe in the "live & let live" ethos.
I don't have to agree with my neighbor's lifestyle, to support his freedom to practice it.

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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 21h

And eating nothing but beef, salt and water, for seven years can't be helpful.
I'm always amazed at the nutcases that folks are attracted to.

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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 1d

That's just wrong! Funny, but wrong 😂🤣🤣

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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 1d

www.instagram.com/reel/DOuDhJm...

www.instagram.com

Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 1d

Who's surprised?
Anyone?
chirp chirp

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 1d

Autoincorrect has become my biggest enema.

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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 1d

Pathetic desperation to find some way to make the AI scam profitable.

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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 1d

Perfect reference.

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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 2d

I dunno, if you're gonna live by AI, ya gotta die by AI.
😂🤣😎

/s/

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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 2d

That was a great game. Had me on the edge of my seat that final inning.

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Atticus Finch (of Georgia) @atticus59914029.bsky.social · 2d

This story is well reported and worth reading.

Threatening to shoot an ambulance driver. That’s out of control.

Abolish ICE.

Nick Kristof @nickkristof.bsky.social · 3d

In Portland, an ambulance was summoned to the ICE office to treat an injured protester (not clear how he was injured). But when the patient was loaded inside, ICE officers refused to let the ambulance leave and threatened to shoot the ambulance driver: www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...

Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver

Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.

www.wweek.com

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JoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 2d

And they say the perfect cartoon doesn’t exist.

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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 2d

A generation that is passing and unfortunately it will never return no matter how hard we try.

I loved Growing up when I did. it was the best of times.
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Zeke Radford @zekeradford.bsky.social · 2d

A generation that played board games and cards on rainy days.
A generation whose TV went off at midnight after playing the National Anthem.
A generation that had parents who were there.
A generation that laughed under the covers in bed so parents didn't know we were still awake.
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