Mike Barbre
@mikebarbre.bsky.social
Weaver of digital words, reader of printable tales, eater of delectable foods, knower of worthless conversational facts, acolyte of everything Seattle sports
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MAJOR: The Trump Administration has been caught lying about the D.C. shooting suspect.
The truth: He was vetted by Trump. He had a CIA badge, worked with the CIA in Afghanistan, and granted asylum by Trump in April.
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The truth: He was vetted by Trump. He had a CIA badge, worked with the CIA in Afghanistan, and granted asylum by Trump in April.
Spread this everywhere. Subscribe to support my work, even on Thanksgiving:
Major Update: The Trump Administration Caught Lying About D.C. Shooting Suspect as CIA Ties Exposed
Good afternoon, everyone.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
MAJOR: The Trump Administration has been caught lying about the D.C. shooting suspect.
The truth: He was vetted by Trump. He had a CIA badge, worked with the CIA in Afghanistan, and granted asylum by Trump in April.
Spread this everywhere. Subscribe to support my work, even on Thanksgiving:
The truth: He was vetted by Trump. He had a CIA badge, worked with the CIA in Afghanistan, and granted asylum by Trump in April.
Spread this everywhere. Subscribe to support my work, even on Thanksgiving:
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It's not Thanksgiving until your racist Uncle says something racist.
TRUMP: If you look at Somalia, they are taking over Minnesota.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
November 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
It's not Thanksgiving until your racist Uncle says something racist.
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The first time terrorists used planes to attack Americans wasn’t on 9/11 or at Pearl Harbor. It was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 when white supremacists flew a dozen planes to drop turpentine or nitroglycerin bombs on Black Americans.
Viola Fletcher was there.
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Viola Fletcher was there.
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Viola Fletcher, Among Last Known Survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
Mother Fletcher's legacy will live on as the epitome of honor, courage, strength, and resilience in the face of violent terrorism, white supremacy, and cowardice
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November 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The first time terrorists used planes to attack Americans wasn’t on 9/11 or at Pearl Harbor. It was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 when white supremacists flew a dozen planes to drop turpentine or nitroglycerin bombs on Black Americans.
Viola Fletcher was there.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/viola-flet...
Viola Fletcher was there.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/viola-flet...
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Senile Satan meets Mamdani from Diaper Diplomacy.
November 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Senile Satan meets Mamdani from Diaper Diplomacy.
He's never had the motivation to learn the Constitution when his goal is to take advantage of the office for ultimate profit; raiding and cancelling U.S. agencies for himself and his cronies, illegal crypto deals with the UAE, and so much more.
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Sen. Kelly says Trump doesn't “understand the Constitution” : Consider This from NPR
Facing the threat of a potential military court martial and possible questions from the FBI, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona spoke to NPR's Scott Detrow. This comes after Kelly, a Navy veteran a...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
He's never had the motivation to learn the Constitution when his goal is to take advantage of the office for ultimate profit; raiding and cancelling U.S. agencies for himself and his cronies, illegal crypto deals with the UAE, and so much more.
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When trust in your product has eroded, what do you really have? Insightful and wise examination of the #NBA's betting scandal from award-winning @feareyagency.bsky.social. #PRFailure
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PR Failure #49: When The Game Starts Feeling Rigged | Fearey
Last month, the NBA found itself in the middle of one of the biggest integrity scandals modern sports has ever seen and the communications response wasn’t just shaky. It risked the very thing the leag...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
When trust in your product has eroded, what do you really have? Insightful and wise examination of the #NBA's betting scandal from award-winning @feareyagency.bsky.social. #PRFailure
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“Since 1998, independent researchers have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism." -Dr. Susan Kressly, AAP President on recent changes to the CDC's website
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“Since 1998, independent researchers have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism." -Dr. Susan Kressly, AAP President on recent changes to the CDC's website
Finally in the slammer, Ellensburg doctor Anna Elperin faces half-a-dozen charges including falsification of federal records, conspiracy to defraud the Dept. of Transportation, and conspiracy to dispense controlled substances.
www.krem.com/article/news...
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Doctor caught in vaccine exemption scandal arrested on federal charges
Drug enforcement agents arrested an Ellensburg doctor, who previously accepted payment for COVID-19 vaccine exemptions, on new charges Friday.
www.krem.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Finally in the slammer, Ellensburg doctor Anna Elperin faces half-a-dozen charges including falsification of federal records, conspiracy to defraud the Dept. of Transportation, and conspiracy to dispense controlled substances.
www.krem.com/article/news...
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Cynicism is their fuel. Do not volunteer them more.
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
November 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Cynicism is their fuel. Do not volunteer them more.
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"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."
-FDR, 1937
-FDR, 1937
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."
-FDR, 1937
-FDR, 1937
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Humans in power -- financially, politically, and industrially -- willfully, selfishly, and shamelessly dismiss all that is at stake. All for their special interests that will directly affect their own descendents.
#COP30 #ClimateChange #UnitedNations
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#COP30 #ClimateChange #UnitedNations
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U.N. climate talks end without agreement on phasing out fossil fuels
Dozens of countries had called for a clear "roadmap" to transition away from the use of coal, oil and gas. The U.S. did not participate in the negotiations.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Humans in power -- financially, politically, and industrially -- willfully, selfishly, and shamelessly dismiss all that is at stake. All for their special interests that will directly affect their own descendents.
#COP30 #ClimateChange #UnitedNations
www.npr.org/2025/11/22/n...
#COP30 #ClimateChange #UnitedNations
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A third of Americans say they just love a politician who "speaks his mind" like this, which seems to illuminate a real weakness in the American educational system.
Until we focus on improving education, we will continue to be in danger of losing whatever good things we have built up in this nation.
Until we focus on improving education, we will continue to be in danger of losing whatever good things we have built up in this nation.
November 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A third of Americans say they just love a politician who "speaks his mind" like this, which seems to illuminate a real weakness in the American educational system.
Until we focus on improving education, we will continue to be in danger of losing whatever good things we have built up in this nation.
Until we focus on improving education, we will continue to be in danger of losing whatever good things we have built up in this nation.
The iconic #KingStreetStation clock tower and downtown Seattle from the rooftop of #RailSpurSeattle complex in Pioneer Square.
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The iconic #KingStreetStation clock tower and downtown Seattle from the rooftop of #RailSpurSeattle complex in Pioneer Square.
“No child should ever step into a classroom hungry,” Rice said.
Jerry Rice wipes out $667,000 lunch debt for 103 schools nationwide
“No child should ever step into a classroom hungry,” Rice said.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Such a fun BIA Annual Neighborhood Celebration event by @AllianceForPioneerSquare @railspur.seattle tonight.
Great years ahead for Pioneer Square's inspiring business community!
Great years ahead for Pioneer Square's inspiring business community!
November 19, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Such a fun BIA Annual Neighborhood Celebration event by @AllianceForPioneerSquare @railspur.seattle tonight.
Great years ahead for Pioneer Square's inspiring business community!
Great years ahead for Pioneer Square's inspiring business community!
The entire world knows the U.S. can be bought off, even by our enemies.
It's an evil era here in America, and I'm not even including Trump.
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It's an evil era here in America, and I'm not even including Trump.
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Paramount Skydance Denies That Its Warner Bros. Discovery Bid Involves Arab Sovereign Wealth Funds
Paramount has formed an investment consortium with the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi to submit a $71 billion bid for WBD.
variety.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The entire world knows the U.S. can be bought off, even by our enemies.
It's an evil era here in America, and I'm not even including Trump.
variety.com/2025/biz/new...
It's an evil era here in America, and I'm not even including Trump.
variety.com/2025/biz/new...
Twisting laws beyond recognition and perverting their intended function has drawn the attention of a group of bipartisan former #FCC commissioners against current FCC commish and Trump simp #BrendanCarr.
#JimmyKimmel #SethMeyers
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#JimmyKimmel #SethMeyers
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A bipartisan group of former FCC commissioners wants to take away Brendan Carr’s biggest weapon against journalism
"News distortion" was previously a tool the FCC used against shock jock hoaxes. Under Trump, it's a handy threat against journalism he doesn't like.
www.niemanlab.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Twisting laws beyond recognition and perverting their intended function has drawn the attention of a group of bipartisan former #FCC commissioners against current FCC commish and Trump simp #BrendanCarr.
#JimmyKimmel #SethMeyers
www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/a-bi...
#JimmyKimmel #SethMeyers
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If I had a million dollars I would put this on billboards in Trump country.
(And wouldn't buy you a green dress because that's cruel)
(And wouldn't buy you a green dress because that's cruel)
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 AM
If I had a million dollars I would put this on billboards in Trump country.
(And wouldn't buy you a green dress because that's cruel)
(And wouldn't buy you a green dress because that's cruel)
What perfect album came out the year I turned 16?
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Full album: youtu.be/lGlkjMd0So0?...
November 17, 2025 at 4:20 AM
What perfect album came out the year I turned 16?
Full album: youtu.be/lGlkjMd0So0?...
Full album: youtu.be/lGlkjMd0So0?...
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Bingo. Corporate welfare is the real welfare you should be talking about.
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Bingo. Corporate welfare is the real welfare you should be talking about.
Even Ronnie Lott called him the greatest safety ever, and the standard he strived to reach.
The blueprint. #RIPKennyEasley
The blueprint. #RIPKennyEasley
November 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Even Ronnie Lott called him the greatest safety ever, and the standard he strived to reach.
The blueprint. #RIPKennyEasley
The blueprint. #RIPKennyEasley
Well, well, well . . . @homelandgov.bsky.social caught lying yet again. I'm shocked, SHOCKED.
November 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Well, well, well . . . @homelandgov.bsky.social caught lying yet again. I'm shocked, SHOCKED.
Stop listening to what Republicans say.
Watch what they do.
Watch what they do.
KRUGMAN: “Republicans don’t care about deficits & debt, they care about trying to prevent Democrats from spending money on helping people.” 🎯
November 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Stop listening to what Republicans say.
Watch what they do.
Watch what they do.