Waiting for Godot
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Why are Trump supporters not wanted ? You dont have to follow them. You can block them. You can filter words. Don’t you want @bsky.app to have all perspectives ? I certainly do.
As long as it’s civil. Why not welcome different viewpoints ?
As long as it’s civil. Why not welcome different viewpoints ?
I don't understand Trump supporters. Why come where you are not wanted. It's odd. Witness me syndrome in the worst way.
The paradox of tolerance is a philosophical concept suggesting that if a society extends tolerance to those who are intolerant, it risks enabling the eventual dominance of intolerance, thereby undermining the very principle of tolerance. (Karl Popper 1945) @mcuban.bsky.social
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An unapologetic ally through and through. Thank you, Rob Reiner. May you and Michele rest in power.
December 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
An unapologetic ally through and through. Thank you, Rob Reiner. May you and Michele rest in power.
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California stands with our nurses, doctors, scientists, and patients.
While Trump takes a wrecking ball to the advancement of our public health, we’re modernizing resources and building trust on evidence-based, science-backed decision-making to create better health outcomes.
While Trump takes a wrecking ball to the advancement of our public health, we’re modernizing resources and building trust on evidence-based, science-backed decision-making to create better health outcomes.
December 15, 2025 at 10:10 PM
California stands with our nurses, doctors, scientists, and patients.
While Trump takes a wrecking ball to the advancement of our public health, we’re modernizing resources and building trust on evidence-based, science-backed decision-making to create better health outcomes.
While Trump takes a wrecking ball to the advancement of our public health, we’re modernizing resources and building trust on evidence-based, science-backed decision-making to create better health outcomes.
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I sat down with 20 undecided Texas voters on @jubileemedia.bsky.social’s Surrounded.
One of them brought up “welfare queens” so I told him the truth:
The biggest welfare queens in this country are the giant corporations that don’t pay a penny in federal taxes.
One of them brought up “welfare queens” so I told him the truth:
The biggest welfare queens in this country are the giant corporations that don’t pay a penny in federal taxes.
December 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I sat down with 20 undecided Texas voters on @jubileemedia.bsky.social’s Surrounded.
One of them brought up “welfare queens” so I told him the truth:
The biggest welfare queens in this country are the giant corporations that don’t pay a penny in federal taxes.
One of them brought up “welfare queens” so I told him the truth:
The biggest welfare queens in this country are the giant corporations that don’t pay a penny in federal taxes.
Beautiful!
Exactly where are their headquarters?
Oh wait...we know
ARLINGTON CEMETERY
Oh wait...we know
ARLINGTON CEMETERY
December 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Beautiful!
Everything is brazen and blatant
Days after FIFA awarded Trump a fake peace prize, DOJ moves to drop charges in FIFA corruption case www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
U.S. Moves to Drop Charges in International Soccer Corruption Case
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Everything is brazen and blatant
We already have this, BUT people have to create jobs in addition to the investment. So this is a MUCH WORSE deal for the US.
Lutnick on the Trump Gold Card: "For an individual, it's $1 million. And for a corporation, it's $2 million."
December 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
We already have this, BUT people have to create jobs in addition to the investment. So this is a MUCH WORSE deal for the US.
I wonder if republicans see this?
Trump implements tariffs -> Tariffs raise prices and devastate farmers -> Trump uses tariff revenue (aka American tax dollars) to bail out farmers -> Trump takes credit for “saving” farmers
December 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I wonder if republicans see this?
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December 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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In other words, Trump is planning to provide socialist welfare to people who voted for him after he ruined their businesses with his stupid tariffs.
But you can't have medicine, food, or ACA supplements.
But you can't have medicine, food, or ACA supplements.
President Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war. https://to.pbs.org/4ptNxEm
WATCH LIVE: Trump expected to unveil $12 billion farm aid package as farmers grapple with tariff pains
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit b...
www.pbs.org
December 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
In other words, Trump is planning to provide socialist welfare to people who voted for him after he ruined their businesses with his stupid tariffs.
But you can't have medicine, food, or ACA supplements.
But you can't have medicine, food, or ACA supplements.
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"The danger is once you compile all this information, then hackers only have to go to one place instead of going to all 50-plus jurisdictions that run elections... It’s a hacker’s dream to have all of this private, sensitive information collected somewhere..."
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s DOJ is building a voter purge machine—powered by your private data
The federal agency ordinarily would prevent attacks on voting rights. Now it’s carrying them out.
www.motherjones.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
"The danger is once you compile all this information, then hackers only have to go to one place instead of going to all 50-plus jurisdictions that run elections... It’s a hacker’s dream to have all of this private, sensitive information collected somewhere..."
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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HOPE WALZ: “What world are we f*cking living in? I draw the line at Gus. You people are f*cking disgraceful.”
She says MAGA loyalists are now driving by their home and yelling “R*tard!” at her family and her special needs brother after Trump called GovTimWalz the R word.
She says MAGA loyalists are now driving by their home and yelling “R*tard!” at her family and her special needs brother after Trump called GovTimWalz the R word.
December 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
HOPE WALZ: “What world are we f*cking living in? I draw the line at Gus. You people are f*cking disgraceful.”
She says MAGA loyalists are now driving by their home and yelling “R*tard!” at her family and her special needs brother after Trump called GovTimWalz the R word.
She says MAGA loyalists are now driving by their home and yelling “R*tard!” at her family and her special needs brother after Trump called GovTimWalz the R word.
So much for peace prizes www.npr.org/2025/12/06/g...
Russia unleashes drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for talks aimed at ending the war.
www.npr.org
December 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
So much for peace prizes www.npr.org/2025/12/06/g...
And what other blue states are going to act now? Besides California?
The Indiana map passage follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that has allowed Texas to proceed with its new voting map.
Donald Trump Celebrates Indiana Congressional Map Win
www.newsweek.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:56 AM
And what other blue states are going to act now? Besides California?
⚡️Ukraine will not accept any peace deal requiring territorial concessions, Syrskyi tells UK broadcaster.
“There are no pauses, no delays in (Russia's) operations. They keep pushing their troops forward to seize as much of our territory as possible under the cover of negotiations," Syrskyi said.
“There are no pauses, no delays in (Russia's) operations. They keep pushing their troops forward to seize as much of our territory as possible under the cover of negotiations," Syrskyi said.
Ukraine will not accept any peace deal requiring territorial concessions, Syrskyi tells UK broadcaster
“There are no pauses, no delays in (Russia's) operations. They keep pushing their troops forward to seize as much of our territory as possible under the cover of negotiations," Syrskyi said.
kyivindependent.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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My name is Bobby Cole and I'm running to be the next governor of the state of Texas. Who am I? In the words of Greg Abbott: FAFO.
Learn more 👉 coleforgovernor.com
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Donate 👉 secure.actblue.com/donate/stand...
June 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
My name is Bobby Cole and I'm running to be the next governor of the state of Texas. Who am I? In the words of Greg Abbott: FAFO.
Learn more 👉 coleforgovernor.com
Donate 👉 secure.actblue.com/donate/stand...
Learn more 👉 coleforgovernor.com
Donate 👉 secure.actblue.com/donate/stand...
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BREAKING on MS NOW:
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
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The president is falling asleep durring a White House cabinet meeting with each member praising him for his resilience. What are we doing America? This is so embarrassing.
December 3, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The president is falling asleep durring a White House cabinet meeting with each member praising him for his resilience. What are we doing America? This is so embarrassing.