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Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 9h

Let's recall that in medieval times, the church and royalty kept control by ensuring only they were educated.

Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 9h

Were you expecting anything else from a plutocracy?

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 22h

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Big Ernie McCracken @bigerniemccracken.bsky.social · 20h

Release the Trumpstein files.

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Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 18h

ICE seems to no longer even complain when compared to the Gestapo

Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 18h

#TrumpWatch

Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 21h

Apparently, they don’t hand out a Nobel Peace Prize to those who negotiated a ceasefire they had sabotaged a year ago just to get elected.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.

When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, regular people don't have a voice.

The result? The demagoguery and corruption we're seeing now.

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Human☮ @4humanunity.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s the deal, Mike Johnson, you worked 9 days since July, make $200K, and get best free healthcare we pay for, while shutting down ours.

Want it fair? Start with your paychecks. No work, no pay and no damn free healthcare for any of you. Let Congress feel the pain they dump on the rest of us.

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Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 20h

I am hopeful but skeptical that the Palestine-Israel conflict can be resolved for the long term. I don't trust Netanyahu to make the necessary concessions. I can see the Israeli ruling coaltion collapsing before making a deal that allows for a 2 state solution.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

Find an event near you at nokings.org/#map.

( ht: @tizzywoman.bsky.social )

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Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 1d

Trump and RFK Jr are practicing a form of eugenics

Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 1d

#TrumpWatch

Jeannine Johnson @leinani.bsky.social · 1d

A new TRO issued Illinois Judge Sarah Ellis stops the Trump Regime from using military-grade firepower on journalists, members of the clergy, and First Amendment protesters.
Amazing isn't it that American citizens have to be protected from our own government for lawful peaceful protests?

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Use of Riot Control Weapons Against Journalists and Clergy

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Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 1d

#Protest
#Resist
#GetInvolved
#Organize

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 2d

Work harder and die

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Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 1d

I'm proud there are such brave and forthright Americans.

Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 1d

My USA is not a fascist would-be dictatorship.

#Protest
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#GetInvolved
#Organize
#NoKings

bellhui1b.bsky.social @bellhui1b.bsky.social · 1d

“No Speaker Johnson!" Shut Him down!

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 3d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 1d

Two words:

WEALTH TAX

Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 1d

#Protest
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#GetInvolved
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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

"Authoritarianism, it's a cancer. The symptoms are here, today... We thought it couldn't happen here... and now the disease is growing, metastasizing in America. But there is a cure—it requires you. On October 18, Americans will stand up, peacefully, for what makes America, America." nokings.org

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Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 1d

As I have said many times, when ICE stops acting like the Gestapo, people will stop making the comparison.

My fear is that Trump and ICE management no longer care the comparison is being made.

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The True American @thetrueamerican.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for your service, sir.

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Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 1d

#TrumpWatch

Release the Epstein files!

Anderson @andersonwyatt0.bsky.social · 5d

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · Jul 26

The DNC is launching a digital ad campaign pressuring the GOP to release the Epstein files — targeting vulnerable Republicans in their home districts.

Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 1d

Political retribution prosecutions don't necessarily need to succeed in a conviction. They need to cost the targets money and create fear of the same in others. This is fascism at work.

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A Dandelion @onedandelion.bsky.social · 1d

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A Dandelion @onedandelion.bsky.social · 6d

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Dan in NY @dannwest.bsky.social · 1d

The ideas include:
- You're on your own pal
- Can't afford the doctor - go die
- Meds to expensive - do without
- Thinning the herd would actually help

Their plan is to do nothing and let the above ideas take root.

#Protest
#Resist
#GetInvolved
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