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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 16h

Everything about this is bonkers. The arrest, the charge, the possible sentence, the **$2 million bail.**

reason.com/2025/10/10/t...

Tennessee man arrested, gets $2 million bond for posting Facebook meme

Larry Bushart posted a meme on a local Facebook page about Charlie Kirk. He now faces years in prison.

reason.com

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T. J. Stiles @tj-stiles.bsky.social · 13h

This is a page of today’s headlines, but I could keep reposting this every hour until BlueSky is banned, and it would still be accurate.

T. J. Stiles @tj-stiles.bsky.social · 15h

The American economy is a tough opponent, but I’m confident Trump can beat it to death. If he fails, it won’t be for lack of trying.

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T. J. Stiles @tj-stiles.bsky.social · 13h

When we say Trump is unprecedented, what do we mean?

In this podcast interview, I give a lightning review of American politics & political practice in the nineteenth century, how & why they were reformed, & how Trump is an entirely new threat to the republic.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

What American History can Tell Us About Today

Podcast Episode · Democrats Abroad: The Blue Vote Café · 09/30/2025 · 1h 1m

podcasts.apple.com

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 13h

Should the New York Times be sold to Pennysaver and its editors sent to work in Amazon warehouses? It depends on who you ask.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13h

Schatz: They’re stopping wind and solar because this guy has some very strange ideas about the energy mix. And it’s consistent with the rest of his political and economic philosophy — if there’s less of everything, it gives him more authority to dole out favors

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 13h

“We're women, more powerful than failure, more than just what makes us comfortable. Be Bold, Be Brave and Be Fierce".
✨Diane Keaton, 01/05/1946 – 10/11/2025

May she rest in power.

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Doremus Jessup @doremusjessup.bsky.social · 13h

I saw "her brother" mentioned in a Tennessee Holler post but that's it.

That incident is the sort of thing that needs to end up in front of a judge.

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Steven T. Dennis @steventdennis.bsky.social · 13h

This is the big fight other than health care. Will Congress acquiesce to Trump seizing the power to de-purse?

Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 13h

No “clean CR” exists when Trump defies Congress and unilaterally guts programs—from law enforcement to pediatric cancer research to clean energy projects.

Republicans want Democratic cover to keep breaking the law. Democrats won’t play along.

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 13h

I don't doubt that's the plan.

But I also think the catastrophes will be real too quickly.

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Doremus Jessup @doremusjessup.bsky.social · 13h

She wants Trump to invade Venezuela

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Doremus Jessup @doremusjessup.bsky.social · 12d

“Name one successful case in the last few years of a successful U.S. military intervention,” said Henrique Capriles, an opposition politician who has clashed with Ms. Machado"

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/w...

Fear and Hope in Venezuela as U.S. Warships Lurk

www.nytimes.com

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🏳️‍⚧️ Josephine Riesman (Horrifying) @josie.zone · 13h

RIP to a real one 💔

Reds (1981) Congressional Hearing scene

YouTube video by Ryan

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 13h

Absolute legend.

But really, *those* are the movies we're naming? She won an Oscar for ANNIE HALL and more than held her own with an all-star cast in the GODFATHER films.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 13h

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

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Doremus Jessup @doremusjessup.bsky.social · 13h

What's her brother's name? Where was this reported?

I don't doubt she's a US citizen I just need a name in order to see how this progresses.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 13h

Just got my CAVA bag stuffed with cash from George Soros to attend the #NoKings rally on October 18th. Still waiting to hear from Antifa headquarters if one of their corporate jets is available. Otherwise, I'll use my Delta "American Terrorists As Bad As Isis Fly Free" coupon. Glory!

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Doremus Jessup @doremusjessup.bsky.social · 13h

Slamming people to the ground before putting the cuffs on them is totally unnecessary but they do it every time.

Also, if you record one of these incidents please ask the person their name.

Redsky @redsky.pirhoo.com · 16h

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

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

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Mike L Tilford 📚 😺 @thatwriterguy.bsky.social · 15h

Attack of the Crab Cat
#cats #kittens #caturday

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 18h

“YOU hit HER.”

CHICAGO - Trump’s ICE goons ram into a passing car after snatching someone, then brutally drag the female driver of the car they hit out of her car with guns drawn and arrest her too. (Her brother says she’s a citizen)

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Daniel Drezner @dandrezner.bsky.social · 15h

Are you fucking kidding me.

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 1d

Trump said he deserved a cut for brokering the TikTok deal, and at once there was agreement that his son Baron would have a top executive slot... though he hasn't asked for it, and has no apparent qualifications to hold it. This is how Trump 2.0 works. www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025...

Barron Trump tipped for top TikTok job

US president’s 19-year-old son could be appointed to the app’s board

www.telegraph.co.uk

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 14h

"The president has already announced that if a judge does rule against him, he will invoke the Insurrection Act and then continue the military deployments. This is where we’ve been headed since January 6, 2021."

Emergency Triad: The Chicago Rubicon and What Comes Next

We aren’t at the worst-case scenario yet. But if you squint, you can see it looming out there, just over the horizon.

www.thebulwark.com

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Doremus Jessup @doremusjessup.bsky.social · 14h

Who is she?

Did they crash into her to arrest her or was she arrested to cover the fact that they crashed into her?

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Doremus Jessup @doremusjessup.bsky.social · 15h

Apple air tags on those vehicles would be helpful

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 16h

More vehicles with masked Border Patrol agents inside departing. It's a busy, busy morning for the secret police.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 15h

A group of hundreds of faith in coalition who started at a Maywood church just arrived at the detention center for a eucharistic procession.

They want to offer communion to detainees inside, but won't be able to get past the barricades and fence on Beach Street.

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 15h

Listen to Robert De Niro “King Donald The First. F*ck that.”

October 18, aawe RISE to say #NoKings

LFG! social.demcast.com/s/VXbu4Vbe

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 19h

They must be exhausted.

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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 15h

Colorado AG Phil Weiser (D) is calling on Coloradans to turn out en masse for Oct 18 demonstrations against President Trump’s use of the military in American cities. “Don’t be afraid,” Weiser said. “Don’t be afraid to show up.” #copolitics

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