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David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 6h

ICE terroizes the Democrats because they are ridding the country of imported votes.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 8h

As ICE terrorizes communities, remember that some of Trump's biggest supporters are private prison companies that will make bank off his budget bill.

And Stephen Miller recently disclosed over $100K of stock in Palantir, the shady data firm ICE uses to target immigrants.

Cashing in on cruelty.

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 6h

"The White liberal [Reich] is the worst enemy to America and the worst enemy to the Black man." - Malcolm X
www.goodreads.com/quotes/11115...

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 6h

The Marxist tactic of divide and conquer. How many jobs has Reich provided?

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 7h

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Read that back.

When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 6h

The Marxist tactic of divide and conquer. How many jobs has Reich provided?

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 6h

Thinking this is wrong and untenable isn’t radical.

Thinking it isn’t, is.

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 15h

Democrats try to pin ‘record high’ 2025 grocery prices on Trump. Under Biden & Dems, inflation surged...unseen since the early 1980s ...annual rate of 9.1% in 2022. By the end...more than 22%. Trump, food prices have increased by about 0.6% since January.
nypost.com/2025/07/24/u...

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 15h

Democrats try to pin ‘record high’ 2025 grocery prices on Trump. Under Biden & Dems, inflation surged...unseen since the early 1980s ...annual rate of 9.1% in 2022. By the end...more than 22%. Trump, food prices have increased by about 0.6% since January.
nypost.com/2025/07/24/u...

Democratic Party tries to pin ‘record high’ 2025 grocery prices on Trump – but it completely backfires

The widely-mocked X post included a graph of soaring grocery prices going back to October 2019, with the major inflection point being the near the start of the Biden administration.

nypost.com

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 16h

The same FRED that is undercuting Trump at ever turn?

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 16h

The most dangerous thing about Trump is he can't be controlled by the Democrats.

Julie Roginsky @julieroginsky.bsky.social · 17h

The most dangerous thing Trump is doing that you may not know about open.substack.com/pub/saltypol...

The Most Dangerous Thing You May Not Know About

The silence around this is unconscionable

open.substack.com

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 17h

"Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great." (Doctrine and Covenants 64:33)

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

As if Eakle knows what led up to this.

Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 1d

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

You're only as good as your source. Bulwark -> 67.2/100. Dross!
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David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

You're only as good as your source. Bulwark -> 67.2/100. Dross!
www.scam-detector.com/validator/th...

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

Source?

Julie Roginsky @julieroginsky.bsky.social · 1d

Apples (Honeycrisp, per pound): $2.16 - up from $1.83 this time last year

Bacon (sliced, per pound): $7.208 (8/25) - up from $6.883 this time last year

Eggs (Grade A, Large, per dozen): $3.59 (8/25) - up from $3.08 this time last year

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David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

Khalil is a supporter of Hamas. He interferred by going to Congress. He has no business being on American soil. - Jim Trusty

Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

Sadie who?

George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

Who's the guy in the Palestinian headdress?
nypost.com/2025/10/11/u...

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

- Half a million jobs with Trump
- GDP rises 3.3%
- Consumer confidence is up
- PCE (a measure of inflation) is drifting down
- Wages are outpacing inflation

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

Fake masks and lockdowns undermine our democracy.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

It's pronounced, radical Islamist.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

It’s pronounced cyclist.

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

When will Dems come out and open their shut government?

Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 1d

Happy #NationalComingOutDay! 🏳️‍🌈

Every person deserves to be their truest, most authentic self, and no matter where you are in your coming out story, here in Wisconsin, you belong, you are loved, and we celebrate you today.

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

Part of Schumer's dirty CR will cut funding for rural hospitals. - Mike Johnson

I guess that Warren doesn't really care about healthcare.

Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 1d

We’re in a health care crisis.

Hospitals and clinics will close from Trump’s cuts.

15 million people will lose their health care.

Now Trump’s CDC layoffs are making it even WORSE by gutting our ability to stop emerging health threats.

Democrats are fighting to stop this.

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

Rupar as a source? He has to beg for his existence.

The present Air Force One jets were put into service in 1990.
www.britannica.com/topic/Air-Fo...

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

Lying Times.

Isn't Obamacare the be-all and end-all? If Obamacare is truly affordable, why are subsidies necessary? Everything the Democrats touch turns to crap.
nypost.com/2025/10/11/s...

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

Q: Is that not retribution?
Leavitt: It's accountability

Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is trying to weaponize the DOJ & the military to punish his enemies

But the courts—and the Constitution—are fighting back

Democracy’s immune system is working

I break it down in my NEW @contrariannews.org Publisher’s Roundup 👇

contrarian.substack.com/p/donald-tru...

Donald Trump’s latest authoritarian moves signal weakness, not strength

Publisher's Roundup 39

contrarian.substack.com

David Barth @davidbarthy.bsky.social · 1d

Maria Bartiromo consistently asks if anyone will be held accountable for the lawfare of the past decade. Miranda Devine responded that there are positive signs of systematic and orderly investigations underway.

Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is trying to weaponize the DOJ & the military to punish his enemies

But the courts—and the Constitution—are fighting back

Democracy’s immune system is working

I break it down in my NEW @contrariannews.org Publisher’s Roundup 👇

contrarian.substack.com/p/donald-tru...

Donald Trump’s latest authoritarian moves signal weakness, not strength

Publisher's Roundup 39

contrarian.substack.com