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NO KINGS IN AMERICA… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 53m

BEYOND deplorable…👇

There truly is NO BOTTOM to their depravity, and betrayal, is there?!

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 3h

There's always been a fight over the true story of America. I believe deeply in the story that says we’re all created equal, and that if we can treat each other with decency and respect, all of us will be better off.

I talk about this and more on the final episode of WTF with Marc Maron. Watch now:

My Conversation with Marc Maron | WTF Podcast

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 21h

🔥 COUNTRY SINGER @bryanandrewsmusic.bsky.social : "You don't get to call yourself a Christian and laugh when families are torn apart — and think it's okay that the highest court in the land just gave a green light to ICE agents to target people because they’re brown or speaking Spanish.”

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Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 10h

Come over to my place guys! I have vanilla and cookies and cream!

Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 19h

One hot summer day Frog and Toad sat by a pond.

“I wish we had some sweet, cold ice cream,” said Frog.

“What a good idea,” said Toad.

Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 10h

Sounds cozy

Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 16h

Then Frog and Toad ate a big breakfast. And after that, they spent a fine, long day together.

Frog and Toad romp through the woods together, having the time of their lives

From "The Dream"
In *Frog and Toad Together*

Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 1d

I agree guys

Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 1d

“Winter may be beautiful, but bed is much better.”

A disgruntled Toad decides he's had enough of snow and winter.

From "Down the Hill"
In *Frog and Toad All Year*

Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 1d

There is a pattern emerging

Al GDad1x7 @gdad1x7.bsky.social · 1d

"Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings.

Yes Frogs.

Ribbit.

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Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 1d

I would be so happy as well ❤️

Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 1d

Frog and Toad waited a long time.

Four days later the snail got to Toad's house and gave him the letter from Frog. Toad was very pleased to have it.

Snail delivers a letter to Toad, who is very happy to receive it.

From "The Letter"
In *Frog and Toad Are Friends*

Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 2d

Very true

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

All facts

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Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 2d

Toad loves hats❤️

Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 2d

On Toad’s birthday Frog gave him a hat. Toad was delighted.

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Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 3d

Tell me more!

Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 3d

Frog and Toad went on a long walk.

Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 3d

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Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 3d

This… more of this. Every priest needs to do this.

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 3d

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 3d

This is the dystopian world we live in now…

Nick Hennen @newsman.bsky.social · 3d

ICE secretly kidnap autistic boy during bathroom break—never notify family.

Mother reported him missing a week ago—turns out ICE had him detained the whole time.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 3d

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 3d

Republicans declare themselves patriots, then turn around and block the paychecks of the men and women who defend America.

And what’s really wild, some of those same troops keep voting red while getting screwed over again and again.

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Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 3d

I am extremely disappointed with the leadership of my state. The Texas militia should be in Texas helping us Texans. Leave Illinois alone.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.

Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas

With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.

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Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 3d

What meds did those doctors put him on? Sounds like great stuff😂

𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 4d

Of all the things that never happened, this never happened the most.

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Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 3d

I am a member of a church that isn’t afraid to call out the Government for injustice on the left or the right. We prayed for Palestinians during the Biden and now Trump years. The fact that we have to say that shooting priests is wrong is insane… we never had to say this when it was Biden in office.

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Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 3d

About time someone did

ℝ𝕖𝕓𝕖𝕝𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 🌊 @rebelb1ue.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you MIT for taking a stand for freedom & education at a time when the government is unaccountably against it.

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Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 4d

This is the way

Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 4d

Circumcision? A bit antisemitic of them to say the Jews chief religious practice causes autism.

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Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 7d

I need this to happen. Badly

Anthony W. Brooks @awbrooks.bsky.social · 17d

Today I got to watch the consecration of +Jeff Bailey as our new Bishop of #C4SO. I am happy to have seen this historic moment for my diocese and church. There might have been a moment where I shed a tear or two seeing +Todd Hunter relinquishing his office. But I am excited for what is ahead.