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afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 3h

When is Gnome going to have some oversight? When will a Republican acknowledge this is an outrage? Do your effing job

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 8h

This is not a border crossing.
There’s no law that any of us have to show our papers on the interior.

This is a blatant civil rights violation. How is anyone supposed to know whether this man is a real ICE agent or just pretending to be one?!

afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 6h

Training facility in Idaho, obviously. Wonder how the good old boys up there are going to react to that

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

Q: What guarantees did you give Hamas to persuade them Israel will stop the bombing campaign once hostages have been exchanged?

TRUMP: What did I do with respect to them? Well, you know, I spoke a little bit tough ... they knew retribution would be tremendous. Would've been complete obliteration.

afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 6h

Btw no one is rioting in Portland, Chicago, LA, or DC. A peaceful protest is a riot you sniveling, spewing penis

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 8h

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 7h

Hm… vaccinations? What will RFKJ say?

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 7h

Candyman Jackson said Trump’s visit today to Walter Reed was a follow up for his vascular issues and also to get updated travel vaccinations.

afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 7h

WTF is he talking about? He sounds like Trump when he is knee deep in the weave.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h

Thune: "If the Democrats had won the majority, they probably would've tried to nuke the filibuster. And then you'd have four new senators from Puerto Rico and DC, you'd have a packed Supreme Court, you'd have abortion on demand ... "

afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 10h

Remember the outrage over the weather balloons?

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 12h

Trump and Hegseth give Qatar an airbase in Idaho and Qatari pilots will be flying jets over American airspace. Their lavish gifts and personal business deals with Trump worth billions really paid off for them.

afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 10h

Is this a staging ground to invade Canada? What will the Proud Boys up there think about a Muslim community migrating to Idaho?

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 14h

At least Trump got a free jet and a $5.5 billion golf resort in Qatar, so there’s that.

afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 10h

Where is the rapid response from every elected official, faith leader, and community stating that peaceful protest is the most American action in our history. FFS, do not net Dick Johnson et al declare this narrative
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 15h

The Speaker of the House is telling the Fox News audience that a peaceful demonstration by Americans on the National Mall will actually be a gathering of organizations the administration has designated as violent terrorists.

Seems bad?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 11h

Curious how this is going to sit with the Neo Nazis in Idaho.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14h

The corruption and self-dealing is staring you in the face. Hello?

afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 15h

As a product of the Cold War, I find it rich that the corrupt dictator of Russia is pleading the case for Trump to get the Peace Prize. The Committee picked a humble service leader fighting for democracy. Perfect choice! The fact that she is Latina is chef’s kiss

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 16h

Putin says his friend Trump got robbed.

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afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 16h

The I supposed no one in the WH is blessed since their actions and words are racist, misogynist, hateful, harmful, corrupt, and dangerous

ffrf.org @ffrf.org · 1d

At this point, it feels like the White House tweets are being written by a Christian nationalist chatbot.

No actual human could be this cringe.

afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 16h

We can only hope there is never anyone like him again. He literally stated that he hates half the country he “leads”

Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 16h

Happy Friday again!

afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 1d

People need to call their reps. I am a mild mannered, middle aged Democrat who joyfully and peacefully protest this regime. Not radical, and not that far left. I called Jeff UnHurd (CO3) office today to let his people know I feel less safe in this country than I ever have due to this oppressive govt

Ken Klippenstein @kenklippenstein.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Senator warns that NSPM-7 is fueling a secret watchlisting effort targeting Americans
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/senator-wa...

Senator Warns of Trump's Secret Watchlist for Americans

NSPM-7 finally gets Congressional attention

www.kenklippenstein.com

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afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 1d

JFC, a generous Aunt gets indicted for creating a housing solution four her niece during a national housing crisis. FFS I hope that idiot Lindsey gets her ass handed to her.

Harry Litman @harrylitman.bsky.social · 1d

Charges against James based on a different property from that Pulte had ID'd. Her attorney says she wrote the mortgage broker "THIS PROPERTY WILL NOT BE MY PRIMARY RESIDENCE. IT WILL BE Shamice's (her niece)." Looking forward to discussing the indictment on @allinwithchris.bsky.social at 8 PM ET.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 1d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 1d

Yet, the Senate is doing nothing. The GOP has completely given up any and all of their power to check this fascist regime. Get it together; we are in dangerous times.

George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 1d

What a great message. Great man. Let’s go Memphis; lead the way out of these dark times!

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

“I’m proud to be one of US… I’m ready to fight for US… the 🇺🇸 House of Representatives must be centered on US…”

MEMPHIS Rep. @Justinjpearson’s campaign for Congress launch video👇🏽 (which mentions #MedicareForAll as a policy priority 🏆 )

afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 1d

They are recruiting the gamers who live in the basement

NPR @npr.org · 1d

Military experts say they also worry how these new deployments will affect recruitment and public trust. n.pr/3L1tTQx

Trump's use of National Guard strays from role as 'minutemen,' military experts say

Military experts say they also worry how these new deployments will affect recruitment and public trust.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

Why is Kristi Noem pushing to quadruple the number of federal troops in Portland over protests like the ones happening outside the ICE facility?

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

Racism Knows No Bounds

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afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 2d

These folks are awesome. Keep up the joyful, peaceful protest and show DHS for the Goon Squad they are!

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2d

Portland has elevated protesting to an art form.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d

#WarRavagedPortland

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afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 2d

CNN is ridiculous. The few journalists with integrity left should walk away find a platform on which they can actually tell the truth

Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 3d

The subhed here is a master class in corporate journalism rewarding malfeasance via semantics

Bondi didn't valiantly fend something off, she refused to answer legitimate questions before Congress because the answers would be horrifying and politically inconvenient

And that's a profile in cowardice

afdavies.bsky.social @afdavies.bsky.social · 2d

This is fantastic. Pearson is smart, has clarity of purpose, and is one of the most articulate leaders of our time. I will be cheering you on from Colorado

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

AXIOS: “Pearson's national profile could make him a formidable opponent to Cohen. He is running with the support of Justice Democrats… Rep. Cohen left CPC last year and is Pro-Israel, Pearson says the war in Gaza is a genocide…” www.axios.com/2025/10/08/j...

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Rural Freedom Network @ruralfreedomnet.bsky.social · 3d

"If shamelessness were an Olympic sport, the Attorney General just blew the landing, tore off her leotard, and flashed her tits at the judges hoping they wouldn’t notice how bad her performance was before the Senate Judiciary Committee."
-- Rick Wilson

GLEN JACKSON @glenjackson.bsky.social · 3d

Two of my favorite journalists right now are @deanblundell.bsky.social & @zevshalev.bsky.social

Screaming fits, Epstein deflections, and pure Trumpian chaos—Bondi turned a Senate hearing into her own public indictment.

#BitchyBondi #Liar #EpsteinList #CoverUp #DOJ #FBI

🧨 Pam Bondi’s Senate Meltdown: The DOJ’s Most Embarrassing Day Yet

Screaming fits, Epstein deflections, and pure Trumpian chaos—Bondi turned a Senate hearing into her own public indictment.

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 3d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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