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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 7h

"Trump lacks the mental capacity to serve as president, and his Cabinet should invoke the 25th Amendment to suspend Trump’s tenure, and Congress should vote to remove him permanently on grounds of incapacity."

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“No Kings Day” can’t arrive soon enough!

October 13, 2025

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 8h

Sen Patty Murray (D-WA) said this will not get Democrats to cave as lawsuits are filed: “Reductions in force are not a new power these bozos get in a shutdown. We can’t be intimidated by these crooks.”

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 8h

Pritzker then followed Vance on ABC: “You just heard a tidal wave of lies from the VP. It’s a bit shocking. And you heard over and over again him just making things up on national TV.

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 8h

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT): “The VP is not living in reality. There’s no negotiations happening right now because Republicans are boycotting them...because they are desperate to raise premiums on people in this country by 75% in order to finance their tax cut for the wealthy."

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 8h

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY): “OMB Director Russ Vought is shamelessly using the Republican shutdown as cover to execute his Project 2025 deconstruction of the fed govt. These political mass firings violate the Antideficiency Act and are an illegal attack on our civil service."

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 8h

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@suzandelbene.bsky.social
Impeach tru.p weekly!

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 8h

"In reality, though, it’s a $20 billion dollar sleight of hand that rewards hedge-fund insiders, props up a Trump foreign ally on the brink of political collapse, while leaving American soybean farmers stranded with falling prices and an empty safety net."

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Don't Cry for Me Argentina: The $20 Billion Gift to Wall Street and Buenos Aires—Paid for by American Farmers

No crying, just chuckling by Argentina as it laughs all the way to the bank, courtesy of Convicted Felon Donald Trump

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 8h

"In reality, though, it’s a $20 billion dollar sleight of hand that rewards hedge-fund insiders, props up a Trump foreign ally on the brink of political collapse, while leaving American soybean farmers stranded with falling prices and an empty safety net."

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Don't Cry for Me Argentina: The $20 Billion Gift to Wall Street and Buenos Aires—Paid for by American Farmers

No crying, just chuckling by Argentina as it laughs all the way to the bank, courtesy of Convicted Felon Donald Trump

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 16h

"When MAGA’s in office, the country doesn’t function. That’s why they’re responsible for the last three shutdowns. That’s why the jobs report is abysmal. That’s why families are paying more for everything. That’s why it’s time to vote MAGA out. "
25th amendment!

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Sunday Afternoon News Wrap-Up: Trump’s Midnight Breakdown, Vance's Terrible Morning, + More

By Ben Meiselas

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 16h

Lincoln Project
"When MAGA’s in office, the country doesn’t function. That’s why they’re responsible for the last three shutdowns. That’s why the jobs report is abysmal. That’s why families are paying more for everything. That’s why it’s time to vote MAGA out. "

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 18h

"I hope everyone is startled by what they see here. The small pockets of chaos and brutality captured by fearless journalists and vigilant local residents are grotesque. Some of the most shocking examples of ICE gone wild have come from Chicago residents..."

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Fearless Journalists and Vigilant Residents Tell Chicago's Story under Trump's Assault

The abuses of federal power are far worse here in Chicago. Don't look away.

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 18h

Like this guy.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@schumer.senate.gov

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21h

Pritzker: "You just heard a tidal wave of lies from the VP. It's a bit shocking. And you heard over & over him just making things up. There's a reason why the judge here in federal court said that they admin lacks credibility and why even the Nobel committee chair said the admin lacks integrity."

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 18h

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@schumer.senate.gov
@suzandelbene.bsky.social
@murray.senate.gov
@cantwell.senate.gov

This is why you must organize daily counters to lies and hate. You need to get each of your members to chose a day so that many get highlighted.

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 18h

"But it does mean Democrats still haven’t figured out how to confront political fear before it metastasizes. The boogeyman doesn’t disappear just because you ignore him. He gets louder."

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Why Democrats Keep Losing to Monsters That Don’t Exist

The modern propaganda rule is that you don’t need truth. You just need repetition.

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 18h

"But it does mean Democrats still haven’t figured out how to confront political fear before it metastasizes. The boogeyman doesn’t disappear just because you ignore him. He gets louder."

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Why Democrats Keep Losing to Monsters That Don’t Exist

The modern propaganda rule is that you don’t need truth. You just need repetition.

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 19h

"Trump’s priorities: spreading deranged conspiracies, building ballrooms and “triumphant arches” in D.C., sending the U.S. military to invade Democratic states and cities, giving $20 billion to Argentina instead of protecting healthcare for 20 million Americans

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VERY IMPORTANT Sunday Message from Meidas Founder

By Ben Meiselas

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 19h

And more, gotta love Jeff:
"Donny’s government has completely lost the thread. they’re high on their own supply — and they’ve become blind to the fact that ‘we’re coming for you’ is a losing message."

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 19h

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"how does the DHS think bragging about zip-tying Americans is going to play in their beloved middle America?"

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 19h

"lovely, in just ten months, Homeland Security has gone from bragging about rounding up the worst of the worst to bragging about rounding up anyone and everyone."

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 19h

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"how does the DHS think bragging about zip-tying Americans is going to play in their beloved middle America?"

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 19h

"lovely, in just ten months, Homeland Security has gone from bragging about rounding up the worst of the worst to bragging about rounding up anyone and everyone."

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Republicans are losing, and they know it

they’ve MAGA’d themselves into a corner

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 19h

"lovely, in just ten months, Homeland Security has gone from bragging about rounding up the worst of the worst to bragging about rounding up anyone and everyone."

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Republicans are losing, and they know it

they’ve MAGA’d themselves into a corner

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 19h

2 "...and are not going to let you and Donald Trump turn this country into an authoritarian society. "

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 19h

Bernie:
"the No Kings rally on October 18th is not a hate America rally. in fact, it’s quite the contrary. it’s a love America rally. it’s a rally of millions of people all over this country who believe in our Constitution, who believe in American freedom..."

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 21h

De Niro added: “We are rising up again this time, non-violently raising our voices to declare no kings … we’re all in this together, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 21h

Robert DeNiro:
"We’ve had two and a half centuries of democracy … often challenging, sometimes messy, always essential … we fought in two world wars to preserve it. Now we have a would-be king who wants to take it away—King Donald … F**k that!”

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 21h

Robert DeNiro:
"We’ve had two and a half centuries of democracy … often challenging, sometimes messy, always essential … we fought in two world wars to preserve it. Now we have a would-be king who wants to take it away—King Donald … F**k that!”

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 21h

Corporate media sabotages democracy. Unsubscribe!

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The Free Press vs. The Free Press

Bari Weiss' publication has been scooped up by Paramount Skydance. What does that signal for the future of independent media?

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21h

Pritzker: "You just heard a tidal wave of lies from the VP. It's a bit shocking. And you heard over & over him just making things up. There's a reason why the judge here in federal court said that they admin lacks credibility and why even the Nobel committee chair said the admin lacks integrity."

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

This💯💯💯💯

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 1d

This Is Fascism

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This Is Fascism

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

Jeff points out the obvious that we have an idiot for a president.
So sick of corporate media sabotaging democracy by not reporting the obvious. Long live independent media!

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this week in stupid: October 11 edition

Charlie rides it, Donny hides it, and so much more...

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"On Saturday, October 18th, another round of “No Kings” demonstrations will be held in all 50 states and DC—in what’s shaping up to be the largest mass protest in US history."
Be there! Save democracy next Saturday!

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No Kings Protests Set To Break Records, JD Vance Gets Booed, While MIT and An 'Anti-Fascist Frog' Reject Trump’s Tyranny

When institutions say no, and protesters say never again

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"most backsliding democracies make U-turns. The Trump regime is facing mounting opposition in all of the main dimensions that determine whether autocracy becomes permanently entrenched or whether democracy is poised to make a comeback."
What will it be America?

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Donald Trump’s latest authoritarian moves signal weakness, not strength

Publisher's Roundup 39

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"Trump’s allies who find this moment disquieting discount the possibility of bodies stacked in American streets, winnowed down by gunfire from American troops. The shame the GOP should feel for backing this horror is infinite, and unforgivable..."
Vote every R out!

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Be the Insurrection

They want one. They're going to get one.

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 2d

Robert Hubbell:
"Let’s help Mike Johnson’s worst fears come true! Show up on October 18! Locate a protest near you at the No Kings website."