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John McCarthy

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John Francis McCarthy was an American politician who was a Republican member of the California State Senate from 1950 to 1971.

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John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 3h

The last one for me was something I had never heard of either. I knew it was a word but did not know that it was something that would fit into that category.

John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 5h

Strands #588
“Follow suit”
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John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 10h

I disagree.

They change their opinions depending on who is in office.

Nothing is resolved because they will flip the script when (D)s are in power.

John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 13h

You don't get it.

The modern Republican party is effectively a death cult.

When he says they just fixed healthcare, he means it.

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John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 1d

You got this one wrong, sorry.

Go on Google maps street view and move one building to the right.

This is obviously someone's home.

John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 1d

You can ask the same question about Trump and the economy and get the same answer.

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Charles Ghoul-ba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 1d

The HORIZONTAL axis is household income as a % of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

For 3 people, 100% FPL = $26,650/year.

The VERTICAL axis is the cost of the benchmark Silver ACA plan (~$20,280/yr) as a % of that household income.

So, at 100% FPL, it would cost 76% of our gross income. 2/

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 2d

Guess we know who’s gonna win the Nobel Whine Like a Bitch Prize.

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blues4u.bsky.social @blues4u.bsky.social · 3d

Texas companies threatened with boycotts amid National Guard deployment

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‘Good luck’: Consumers organize boycott against Texas companies

Protests against the deployment of the National Guard may hurt these brands' pockets.

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SassySenora701 @sassysenior70.bsky.social · 4d

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John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 4d

And the enforcement mechanism for the Israeli withdrawal is....

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John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 5d

May I suggest the Coast Guard commandant's home?

John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 5d

Connections
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Bondi to Blumenthal: "You lied. How dare you? I'm a career prosecutor. Don't you ever challenge my integrity. Do not question my ability to be fair and impartial."

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Christina🌊🌊 @sassycc.bsky.social · 6d

!!!

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twist @pvdork.bsky.social · 6d

Still a favorite

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 6d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 6d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 6d

“.. please, if you’ve got any decency, just stop doing this to him and to me, to everyone even ..”

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 6d

Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6d

Journalist Edward R. Murrow used his platform on CBS to criticize the witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s.

This is what real journalism should do — hold power to account, not capitulate to it.

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John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 6d

So does this award get presented at the ceremony Trump is going to host?

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John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 7d

Ya know, he says that as if these goons were not already showing signs of full blown 'roid rage.

John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 7d

Or they are lining his pockets.

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John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 7d

Remember when wearing a tan suit was considered disrespectful to the office of the Presidency?

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John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 7d

What a moron.

There was no one secret.

"The Allied victory against German U-Boat wolfpacks in the Battle of the Atlantic was a collaborative effort involving naval forces, air power, intelligence, and technological advancements from multiple nations, including the US, UK, and Canada.?

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John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 8d

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Rev. Benjamin Cremer @brcremer.bsky.social · 8d

When you demonize and mistreat the immigrant, the poor, the starving, and the marginalized, I'm not interested in hearing about your religious beliefs.

You've already shown me what they are by how you're demonizing and mistreating the immigrant, the poor, the starving, and the marginalized.

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John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 8d

He may have patches of discolored skin on his face similar to those on his hands.

His makeup, which he clearly applies himself so nobody else sees him, may be covering them.

John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 9d

I stand corrected.

So five out of fifty (not counting territories) have real numbers out.

I think my point is still valid. The argument will make more sense once everyone can see for themselves what is actually at stake concerning healthcare costs, instead of estimates.

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John McCarthy @john-f-mccarthy.bsky.social · 9d

This is exactly why I think the Democrats are having this shutdown fight a month early. On November first, we're all gonna get the real numbers.

Right now, it's speculation and estimates. It would be much easier to make the argument with real numbers.

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