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Cindy Strait

@cstrait.bsky.social

Florida could ban foreign H-1B visa faculty at state universities until 2027 www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/27/f... these are the dumbest of times and my state, Florida, must be a strong contender for the dumbest state.

Florida could ban foreign H-1B visa faculty at state universities until 2027

H-1B visas help state universities hire expert faculty, particularly for science department jobs that would go unfilled by U.S. applicants, some professors say.

www.orlandosentinel.com

January 27, 2026 at 2:28 PM

Chuck

@bugster202.bsky.social

It's murder.

January 25, 2026 at 1:48 AM

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Jeff Rueter

@jeffrueter.bsky.social

Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."

Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti
Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti

“We are heartbroken but also very angry.

Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact.

I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed.

Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM

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Max Berger

@maxberger.bsky.social

I hope that Democrats realize what’s happening in Minnesota is also a dry run for what the regime has planned for the midterms.

January 24, 2026 at 5:59 PM

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Ron Filipkowski

@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social

Chief Strategist for Rand Paul.

January 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM

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Justan OtherDay

@anson343.bsky.social

Anyone realize yet putting the Executive Branch exclusively in charge of law enforcement and the military was a really dumb idea?

January 16, 2026 at 1:07 PM

Chuck

@bugster202.bsky.social

Legalize gambling on sports and suddenly there is corruption. Color me shocked. Why must I live in such a stupid world.

January 15, 2026 at 4:50 PM

Chuck

@bugster202.bsky.social

Ain't that the truth.

UPBeachBum @upbeachbum.bsky.social · Dec 23

Every day is Festivus for the maga crowd, they love airing grievances. Happy Festivus for the rest of us.

two men standing in front of a sign that says ' american video '

Alt: two men standing in front of a sign that says ' american video '

media.tenor.com

December 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM

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WeRateDogs

@weratedogs.com

Here are my top 10 dogs carrying big sticks!

November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM

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Adam Parkhomenko

@adamparkhomenko.bsky.social

🤭

November 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM

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Cindy Strait

@cstrait.bsky.social

Judge backs DeSantis administration, delivers blow to marijuana legalization effort www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/21/j... Please consider signing if you're a Florida voter who favors legalization and haven't already signed. Here's a link smartandsafeflorida.com