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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 8h

A part of The White House Collection and under legal protection since 1964. He did not have the authority to destroy it.

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 8h

POTUS does not have the authority to do this. The East Wing is part of the White House Collection and is protected by law since 1964.

But I guess we don’t care about laws since we all just huff and move on.

Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 12h

The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 9h

• Coordination with the Curator’s Office and the National Park Service, since the White House is a National Historic Landmark.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 9h

Yes. It’s Illegal. Add it to the list
Public rooms (like the East Room, Blue Room, or State Dining Room) are considered part of the White House collection, and any alteration requires:
• Approval from the Committee for the Preservation of the White House, established by executive order in 1964.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 11h

It also shows that Amazon is too big. Maybe that’s the real story.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 1d

Why is the administration more interested in getting the military paid than, say, the IRS?
Because when more people protest you than go to your parties, you want the Army on your side.
#shutdown

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 1d

@kqedforum.bsky.social I write this while wearing a Foursquare hoodie, which gives you an idea of my history with the Internet. Do businesses realize how poor the algorithms on platforms really are? I am a no-King’s protester who gets ads for Trump attire and gun holsters on Meta platforms.

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 2d

I saw screenshots of their front page today and there was little mention of protests? Fact check required.

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 3d

Back when we all thought it was fun to share.

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 3d

Imagine an America where all these people voted with that thought in mind.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 3d

An astonishingly large crowd!
Chicago

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NPR @npr.org · 3d

An amateur satellite tracker stumbled across the signal, which is coming from Starshield satellites in a "hidden" part of the radio spectrum.

A classified network of SpaceX satellites is emitting a mysterious signal

An amateur satellite tracker stumbled across the signal, which is coming from Starshield satellites in a "hidden" part of the radio spectrum.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 3d

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

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NPR @npr.org · 3d

UPDATE: This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around.

No Kings protests: Saturday marches begin around the country

This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 4d

I answered the 4 am phone call convinced I was getting a Nobel.
Nope

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 4d

Wow. Two contestants on CBS Amazing Race lost time because of racist cab drivers in Budapest who refused to pick them up. And it seems the show just glossed over it.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 4d

Do they know something is going to happen and want to get ahead of it?

apple.news/AyyPBCz99SQe...

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after string of scandals — CNN

Prince Andrew will relinquish the use of his royal titles including Duke of York after discussing the matter with King Charles, Andrew announced on Friday.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 4d

Not at all what you thought.

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 4d

We said things like that 4 years ago. Then we got Merrick Garland who did nothing for 2 years and who has since silently walked off into the sunset. His name no longer mentioned.

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