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Deer Hook @deerhook.bsky.social · 18h

Good or bad, I’m still not giving Disney money anymore. Fuck them.

Deer Hook @deerhook.bsky.social · 22h

Unless there’s a murder going on, I will never question anyone’s claims that they went to an Apple orchard. It’s the best place to go.

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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.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

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Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 1d

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.

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Deer Hook @deerhook.bsky.social · 2d

Shame did make people decent. Fear of going to hell also used to help with the ultra religious, until they decided that they’d rather speedrun the apocalypse than be better people.

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Deer Hook @deerhook.bsky.social · 2d

Better yet, vote AGAINST it, bitch. Abstinence is consent in politics.

Deer Hook @deerhook.bsky.social · 2d

No, to say that he “lost” it falsely implies that he ever had a chance. I didn’t lose “my” million dollars between the bed and the bathroom, I never had it.

Deer Hook @deerhook.bsky.social · 3d

Is she? All she had to do was say “no, you,” and she got to go home without consequences. The people questioning her aren’t prepared to do anything about it.

These mother fuckers need to face consequences. It’s embarrassing.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3d

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Deer Hook @deerhook.bsky.social · 4d

It’s possible the only thing that could stop him is old age, but even that’s no guarantee. He “presides” like a rapist, forcing his authoritarian regime on us against our will.

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Deer Hook @deerhook.bsky.social · 4d

Gruesome. And telling.

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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 5d

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Deer Hook @deerhook.bsky.social · 4d

Note to all: Do Not Scare Me Like That! Also, she’s not allowed to go until the evil is vanquished, and also we get that fabled Dolly/Elvira crossover.