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Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 9m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 4h

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reasonsvoice.bsky.social @reasonsvoice.bsky.social · 9h

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 9m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

South Carolina Department of Propaganda @southcarolinadop.bsky.social · 1h

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 9m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 3h

YAY ❤️! We Need More Latina
Women in Our Government, Congrats Helena Moreno.......

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 9m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Olivia Messer @oliviamesser.bsky.social · 23h

In which John Oliver methodically unpacks how thin it is to claim you’re all about “the truth” when you’re only running essays don’t get properly fact-checked — and don’t hold up to even basic reporting scrutiny www.youtube.com/watch?v=gieT...

Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

YouTube video by LastWeekTonight

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Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 9m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

NPR @npr.org · 4h

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says. n.pr/4q87Jwb

Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says.

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Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 10m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 7h

US news outlets refuse to sign new Pentagon rules to report only official information www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

US news outlets refuse to sign new Pentagon rules to report only official information

Defense department policy requires outlets to vow not to obtain unauthorized files and restricts access to some areas

www.theguardian.com

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 10m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 3h

"We always think about America’s postwar role in Europe as an act of great generosity, the defense of allies from Soviet aggression. But by putting democracy at the center of our international identity, we also helped strengthen our own political system"
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

The Beacon of Democracy Goes Dark

For nearly 250 years, America promoted freedom and equality abroad, even when it failed to live up to those ideals itself. Not anymore.

www.theatlantic.com

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 10m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 9h

“Pull my string and I’ll say anything”

A wind-up doll — Trump’s propaganda machine.

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 12m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 16m

NEW: Fat Satan signs an executive order strictly prohibiting photographs or videos that reveal his mangina.

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 13m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

🎃 🦋 Betsy 1776 🦋 🎃 📎 @bandroll.bsky.social · 16m

TYVM @atoth99.bsky.social

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 13m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 2h

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 13m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 7h

The face of someone who just discovered the air has…flavor.

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 13m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4h

They showed his neck vagina. That’s what he’s really upset about.

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 13m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 58m

Yes, color me shocked.

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 14m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2h

We need voices in media that Donald Trump's White House won't "vouch for."

I started Democracy Docket to be unapologetically pro-democracy and fearlessly independent. No compromises. No bending the knee. No corporate overlords. Subscribe now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Dasha Burns to Trump after he dissed her and didn't know who she was: "Sir, talk to Karoline. She'll vouch for me."

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 14m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 5h

On October 13, NATO began its annual nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon 2025 in four countries, as well as the airspace over the North Sea region.

During Steadfast Noon, service members will rehearse the procedures related to the deployment of dual-capable aircraft units and ⤵️

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Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 14m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 1h

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Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 14m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 59m

Emmer: "These guys are playing to the most radical, small, and violent base in the country. You'll see them on Saturday on the Mall. They just do not love this country."

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 15m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 15m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

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Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 15m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

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Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 15m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 15m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 1h

Turning Point USA is trying to segregate the NFL halftime show.

Fking weirdos.

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Chief Optimus @chiefoptimus.bsky.social · 17m

It feels like I’m watching a scary movie. I cannot believe we have a president of the United States of America that wants the government shut down to hide the fact that he raped and fucked little girls. This is absolutely amazing that the Republicans are letting him get away with us.

Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 18m

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