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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 23h

California and 20 other states are suing the Trump Administration for suspending next month's SNAP benefits despite having funds ready for this kind of situation.

This is cruelty. The federal government is abandoning the 5.5M Californians relying on this critical program.

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 23h

I think it is because of one single issue. My step mom said she would vote Democrat except for that single issue. She disagrees with most of MAGA-but doesn’t want to support abortion. I wonder how much this weighs on this poll.

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 23h

Herr Bovino or Signore Bovino?

Either way IFYKYK

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 23h

This is tragic!

But I must wonder if it ends will Mr Trump adds number to his list of peace deals?

www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...

Israel launches strikes on Gaza, claiming Hamas violated truce

Israel accused Hamas of firing on Israeli troops and returning remains that belonged to a hostage whose body the military had already partially recovered.

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 1d

After the Pentagon forced a mass exit of journalists who understood military finance, tactics and technology, their replacements have arrived: cranks, conspiracy theorists and both foreign and domestic propagandists
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

The Pentagon’s Preferred Propaganda Model

The Trump administration is trying to muddle reality—and create apathy.  

www.theatlantic.com

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 1d

90 deals in 90 days. We there yet?

Or could it be it’s easier to claim you can do something than actually do it?

Ukraine/Russia in 24 hours, too.

But MAGA still cheers and denies he’s anything but honest and chosen by God.

Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 1d

Ending left us hanging for sure.

Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 2d

The House of Dynamite on Netflix is fictional. But, it illiterates very Leary how important EXPERTISE in government leadership is. Not devotion to a man, or wealth, or appearance. It is people in place who are laser focused on their jobs.

This fictional shows clearly our current vulnerabilities.

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 3d

It’s easy to gloss over the details in his daily madness.

He basically admits he is using tariffs to be petty and vindictive.

Nothing to do with the economy.

Not a care for those it hurts on both sides of the border.

Let’s see who in Congress calls him out.

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Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% in retaliation for anti-tariff TV ad

Move is response to ad sponsored by Ontario that referenced Ronald Reagan’s support for free trade

www.theguardian.com

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 3d

Hey! The concept of a plan is coming-in two weeks.

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 3d

Summarily smashing part of the White House without announcing it “threatens the fundamental idea of the republic—government by the people and for the people, conducted in public view,” Jake Lundberg argues.

Trump’s White House Demolition Threatens the American Idea

Summarily smashing part of the building without telling people threatens the fundamental idea of the republic.

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Corrine Anderson-Ketchmark @anderk.bsky.social · 3d

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What Trump’s $300 Million “Ballroom” Might Really Be Hiding

And what it tells us about secrecy, symbolism, and the state of American democracy: By the time you've finished reading this...you'll know more about the "renovation," that 99.9% of Americans

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 3d

I wish we had a parliament or congress that wrote the legislation for stuff like this instead of just one man making life harder for so many.

Where is congress? Where is the check and balance laid out by our founders? Shouldn’t changes like this be legislated?

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The U.S. Citizenship Test Just Got a Lot Harder Under Trump, Including 1 New Rule That's Cutting Interviews Short — People

The updated test is being administered to those who applied to become a U.S. citizen on or after Oct. 20

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 3d

This is chilling and educational. The parallels to 1930s a Germany is striking.

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Login • Instagram

Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 3d

What a wonderful life! She was Americas mom for a long time.
Rest in peace. Ms Lockhart you were truly loved by so many.

Reuters @reuters.com · 3d

June Lockhart, actor in TV's 'Lassie' and 'Lost in Space,' dies at 100 reut.rs/47Nc7sn

June Lockhart, actor in TV's 'Lassie' and 'Lost in Space,' dies at 100

June Lockhart, who became the archetypal TV mom of the 1950s and 1960s with her roles on the campy sci-fi series "Lost in Space" and alongside a collie and a little boy on the family drama "Lassie," died this week at age 100, her family announced on Saturday.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

Also, the ad was not “fraudulent” in any way shape or form. Reagan said it.

Trump thinks we are all morons.

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 3d

I was assigned to be the forward contracting officer in my mission in Iraq. Had to take a class on ethics and laws in govt contracting. One such law is we could not accept anything above $10 gift from the contractor-we declined it all.

How are donations to the ballroom and military legal? Ethical?

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 3d

Those toadies are supposed to be the check on the executive branch. They failed to live up to their oaths to protect the constitution. They have failed their jobs in every way.

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Bryan Schott @schotthappens.com · 3d

The Utah GOP's plan to repeal anti-gerrymandering protections hit a snag after Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said it would violate the state constitution.

Now they're asking voters to reverse the same law those voters approved 7 years ago.

www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/utah-gop-shi...

Utah Lt. Gov. forces GOP to shift anti-gerrymander repeal strategy

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson forces Utah Republicans to abandon indirect initiative to repeal Prop. 4. Party now seeks direct voter repeal of 2018 anti-gerrymandering law.

www.utahpoliticalwatch.news

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 3d

This is what Kings do. Same with dictators. Single handedly and unilaterally deciding the fate of millions in a whim.

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Trump Says He Will Hike Tariffs on Canada By 10% Over Ontario Ad — The Wall Street Journal

The measure was in response to what the U.S. president called ‘misrepresentation’ of Ronald Reagan’s comments

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 5d

Saw this earlier-apparently the ballroom is near completion

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 5d

Yes! He should sue! Absolutely. He should stand up in court and face them. Miller Strongly try to defend his fascist statements. He can call his family as character witnesses! They have denounced him for the same, but surely his own blood will help him.

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 5d

While reposting himself, shouldn’t he be describing the MAGA plan Trump announced will be out in two weeks? That was 5 years ago.

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 5d

Remember Lee defending Tuberville for blocking military promotions last year? He said it was the minority’s right and obligation.

Better question is why didn’t they negotiate months ago?

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 5d

Steve Bannon has confirmed that there is a secret plot afoot to end our democracy and install Trump as a permanent dictator.

If this were untrue, he’d be getting a visit from the FBI, as what he’s describing is a criminal conspiracy.

He won’t get an FBI visit.

Steve Bannon says ‘there is a plan’ for Trump to be president in 2028

Former Trump advisor claims winning a third term could be easier than Trump’s previous electoral victories

www.independent.co.uk

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