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Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 15m

So what do ya know? The Trump family and their cronies bought a shitton of crypto this weekend. And now he'll roll it back, and they'll sell on the bump.

Pump and Dump.

#feloniousfamily

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 11h

Good people need to start outing their ICE family members, neighbors, and community members.

They need to be made into pariahs in the places decent Americans gather.

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Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 10h

THIS. I've been at ballparks where people would get pissed at others for doing the same. It's not the anthem. NY has a weird thing with that song since 9/11. Kinda creepy if you ask me.

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 17h

Hey, you idiotic propagandists at the New York Post:

God Bless America isn't the national anthem. It's a SHOW TUNE written by Irving Berlin.

Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 11h

When you want to be fucking evil but you're also fucking incompetent.

soonergrunt @soonergrunt.bsky.social · 11h

Trump Admin rehiring CDC people fired yesterday.
These fucking idiots just bounce from one to the other.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...

Trump Administration Is Bringing Back Scores of C.D.C. Experts Fired in Error

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Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 14h

FUHRER WILL HAVE A SAD.

Of course the little weasel is going to try getting scotus to do his dirty work.

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Olivia 💙 4thTransformer /#ReleaseTheFiles‼️ #FreePalestine‼️ @olivia4t.bsky.social · 1d

⚠️ 🇺🇸 Senator #DickDurbin :

We’re outside of the Broadview #ICE facility.

It’s clearer than ever before.

What’s happening in #Illinois is an unprecedented, unlawful abuse of power.

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

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Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 17h

Yet again with these evil fuckers. Is that like five cars? The money and resources being wasted on this bullshit is beyond. Five cars and probably 10 guys to overpower a 15 year old girl

Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 18h

Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams “I’m 15!” as Man Kneels on Her Neck

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 18h

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.

Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas

With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.

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Bob Geiger @bobgeiger.bsky.social · 23h

Kid Rock: "Do you know what is stupid… these chicks running around on campuses with blue hair, five nose rings."

Also, Kid Rock (Pictured).

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine dressing like a Temu Richard Petty and criticizing anyone’s appearance

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Kid Rock: Do you know what is stupid… these chicks running around on campuses with blue hair, five nose rings.

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Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 18h

There goes Hegseth's liquor and botox budget.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 21h

Stay strong, stay beautiful, Chicago. c

Tweet from Fred Wellman: “Weird. I was told it’s a war zone.”
Below is a Time Out Chicago post showing a scenic city skyline at sunset with the text: “Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for the ninth consecutive year.”

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Sandieglo @sandieglo.bsky.social · 21h

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Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 20h

DUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 20h

No shit, Sherlock.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 20h

On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

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Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 20h

"I will clutch my pearls so hard", as she'll still vote for whatever crap they want.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23h

Imagine that

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Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 20h

They will let you down every time they only worry about what they want.

Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 23h

Pure terrorism.

Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 23h

I can only imagine it will be gold plated by the time he is done.

He is so fucking tacky. I only hope after he's out of office (soon) that if he manages to build this, he can watch us implode it from his cell.

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Trump Unveils Plan for Tacky Giant Golden Addition to D.C.

President Donald Trump appears ready to leave yet another mark on the nation’s capital with a triumphal arch that could rival the Lincoln Memorial in scale. The 79-year-old former real estate develope...

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Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 23h

"HOW DARE THEY NOT ROLL OVER FOR US LIKE THEY'VE DONE BEFORE!"

Stay the course; we can break them on this!

Also, while we're at it, RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES.

Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 1d

"Make the stupid returnees feel special. Use small words though."

With who they are welcoming back, and who they are kicking out, we will be far from best and brightest.

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Pentagon orders ‘white glove’ treatment for those returning to military service after Covid-19 vaccine refusal

The changes follow criticism from some social media influencers about how returning troops have been treated at military intake facilities.

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Jim D @deverja.bsky.social · 1d

Sure, sure. Didn't his doctor last time he was in office say he could live to be 150?

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Trump, 79, has "cardiac age" of 65-year-old, doctor says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump was found to be in "exceptional health" in a medical evaluation, the U.S. president's doctor said in a memo released by the White House on Friday, with his "cardiac ...

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 1d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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