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bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 11h

If you use Spotify, be aware it gave $150,000 to 34Xfelon-sexual predator’s Jan 2025 inauguration.

Now Spotify is running recruiting ads to join ICE.

Other criticism incl low payment rates to artists, “pay-for-play” & the use of "fake artists" to generate cheaper streams.
Do you really need it?

Fact Check: Rumor has it Spotify is running ICE recruitment ads. Here are the facts

The advertising "is part of a broad campaign the US government is running" across various platforms — not just Spotify, a spokesperson told Snopes.

ca.news.yahoo.com

bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 12h

cosplay kristi should pay essential workers and stop putting herself before dedicated public servants.

Note: noem already has access to a Coast Guard jet.

The Hill: thehill.com/policy/natio...

USA Today: www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Business Insider: www.businessinsider.com/inside-gulfs...

thehill.com

bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 13h

18Oct25
Today is 20th day of the Federal Government shutdown.
tRUMP has fired thousands of workers and has now appropriated $200 million for TWO jets for cosplay krist noem.

HOW can this absurdity be stopped?

democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/press-r...

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Spends $200 Million of Taxpayer Money on Pair of Gulfstream G700 Private Jets During Government Shutdown

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem is spending $200 million of taxpayer money on a pair of top-of-the-line luxury Gulfstream G700 private jets during a government shutdown.

democrats-appropriations.house.gov

bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 1d

19Oct25, SFStandard
San Francisco Bay Area No Kings Rally, 18Oct25
sfstandard.com/2025/10/18/n...

‘No Kings’ protest: Thousands march in SF to protest President Trump

The rally is one of several in the Bay Area and among hundreds throughout the nation this weekend.

sfstandard.com

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bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 1d

18Oct25, No Kings Rally❗️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❗️
2,700 rallies, 7,000,000+

www.cnn.com/2025/10/19/u...

bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 1d

This is worth reading and THINKING about his words.

darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 2d

bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 1d

19Oct25, The Independent
A snapshot of the 18Oct25 No Kings Rally across the US.
Including 34Xfelon-sexual predator’s juvenile reaction to it. Dignified, he is not.
❗️Great Job❗️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❗️
❗️WE THE PEOPLE❗️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❗️

www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...

Trump trolls ‘No Kings’ protests with obscene AI video: Live updates

Trump posts AI video showing him dumping brown liquid on to demonstrators after nearly 7 million took part in nationwide protests against him

www.the-independent.com

bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 2d

17Oct25,Newsweek
Note: Oct1–2 Israeli intercepted humanitarian Global SumudFlotilla,44vessels,500+ activists. Most detained before being deported.
OnOct8 Israeli intercepted2nd flotilla,9vessels stopped in INTERNATIONAL waters;150 detained.
——
54% said dt did NOT deserve prize, only 38% said he did.

Americans don't think Donald Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize

Some 54 percent of Americans say Donald Trump does not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the Gaza conflict.

www.newsweek.com

bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 2d

18Oct25
Before barbie doll karoline leavitt takes the podium again, warn her that her boss whom she erroneously said works 24/7 is now at mar-a-lago indulging in his favorite pastime for at least today and tomorrow. This brings the running total to 70 days of golf since his term began.

bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 2d

01Oct25, WH Briefing re Young Republican leak of racist chats.

just dumb vance said:
“The reality is that kids do stupid things, especially young boys, they tell edgy, offensive jokes. That’s what kids do.“

Young Republican is for those between the ages of 18 and 40. They were NOT KIDS.

JD Vance brushes off racist texts by adults in Republican group chat as ‘what kids do’

Vice-president downplays messages such as ‘I love Hitler’ in chat by 24 to 35-year-olds to ‘stupid jokes’

www.theguardian.com

bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 2d

18Oct25

As the 34Xfelon-sexual predator always says of his maggots:
“ONLY THE BEST”

David Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social · 3d

An ICE agent, who is being arrested for drunk driving and nearly killing his little kids & others, tries to stop the arrest by racially profiling the officers arresting him. Amazing to watch the courtesy given to him as he is belligerent and uncooperative

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Trump Resistance Movement @trm.bsky.social · 3d

#NoKings

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Kimberley Johnson @kimberleyjohnson.bsky.social · 2d

#NoKings

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bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 2d

18Oct25
What the heck???
The deranged megalomaniac is so scared of No Kings Day that he is wasting our country’s resources to demonstrate "his" power, potentially damage a major freeway, creating fear, just to get his way.

USA does not need this kind of abuse.

🇺🇸https://www.nokings.org🇺🇸
❗️TODAY❗️

White House to fire explosive artillery over major roadway in Southern California, I-5 to be temporarily shut down on Saturday due to life safety risk | Governor of California

www.gov.ca.gov

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 3d

Donald Trump thinks he’s all powerful. It’s up to us to remind him on October 18th that he’s not.

We will show him who really has the power in this country — and we will do it peacefully. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mz_nlRrp_tM

Why No Kings Day 2.0 Is Even More Important

Robert Reich

www.youtube.com

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bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 7d

And Many THANK YOUs to the Patriots Jet Team who also came to San Francisco for Fleet Week!
Love the ROAR!
www.facebook.com/SF.Flights/v...

29K views · 905 reactions | 🇺🇸 Amazing Airshow by Patriots Jet Team | SF Fleet Week 2025 — Day 2 -- #fleetweek #patriotsjetteam #sfleetweek #sanfrancisco #airshow #flyover #planespotting #fblifestyle...

🇺🇸 Amazing Airshow by Patriots Jet Team | SF Fleet Week 2025 — Day 2 -- #fleetweek #patriotsjetteam #sfleetweek #sanfrancisco #airshow #flyover #planespotting #fblifestyle #sfflights.

www.facebook.com

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bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 7d

Many THANK YOUs to the daredevil Canadian Snowbirds for coming to San Francisco and making Fleet Week air show a hit!
www.facebook.com/reel/8549373...

40K views · 1.2K reactions | 🇨🇦 Incredible Canadian Snowbirds and the Excited Crowd! 🌁 SF Fleet Week 2025 Day 2 🇺🇸 -- #fleetweek #snowbirds #canadianforces #sfleetweek #sanfrancisco #airshow #planespo...

🇨🇦 Incredible Canadian Snowbirds and the Excited Crowd! 🌁 SF Fleet Week 2025 Day 2 🇺🇸 -- #fleetweek #snowbirds #canadianforces #sfleetweek #sanfrancisco #airshow #planespotting #fblifestyle #sfflights...

www.facebook.com

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bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 7d

Reminder!
This coming Saturday!
Bring a 🇺🇸!
www.nokings.org#map

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 7d

10Oct25, Politico
Little man mike johnson in an interview by Fox (who else?) called the upcoming No Kings Rally as Hate America rally.
WRONG!

Because we LOVE 🇺🇸AMERICA is why 🇺🇸We the People🇺🇸gather to make ourselves heard!🇺🇸
nokings.org
🇺🇸Saturday,October 18,2025!🇺🇸

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Johnson describes planned No Kings rally as ‘hate America,’ ‘pro-Hamas’ gathering

Organizers largely blew off the rhetoric, but some Democrats online criticized the tone.

www.politico.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 7d

Rather than it being a “hate-America” rally, Saturday’s No Kings rally is an opportunity for all of us who love America to express our determination that our nation’s ideals not be crushed by the Trump regime. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/theyre-calling-it-a-hate-america

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 7d

People are constantly asking me — what can I do? Here are five, practical next steps you can take to make a difference. https://youtu.be/8W-lVRQQGtI?si=3QsGs2oX7VZngdJh

Five Ways to Fight Trump's Fascism

Robert Reich

youtu.be

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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 7d

ICE agents blocked an ambulance that was trying to take an injured protester to hospital.

"We are still not being allowed to leave by ICE officers.” an EMT said on radio

When driver tried to get out, an agent yelled, "DON’T YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN, I WILL SHOOT YOU"

www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...

Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver

Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.

www.wweek.com

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bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 7d

Agree.

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bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 8d

WH PressBriefing03Oct25, Barbie doll karoline leavitt said
-“president is literally working around the clock”
-“literally works 24/7”
-“anyone working…this place knows this to be true”

As of 12Oct25, 68/257days as potus = 25.5% golfing.
Cost to Taxpayers: ~$95,200,000. didtrumpgolftoday.com

Did Trump Golf Today?

Track Donald Trump's golf outings and the cost to taxpayers.

didtrumpgolftoday.com

bjaan.bsky.social @bjaan.bsky.social · 8d

Please read the post right before this one.
DERANGED 34Xfelon-sexual predator’s insanity is on FULL DISPLAY.
From his own site on Oct12, in his own words, he accused President Biden of secretly placing 274 FBI agents into the Jan6 crowd.
IMPOSSIBLE.
dt was so-called potus on that day. Not Biden.