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Eddie Smith

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If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.~ African Proverb Creator of ⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️ discussion threads. Keep it woke!👁 NO DMs unless I know you.

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Eddie Smith @eddsmitty.bsky.social · Nov 29

A word to the wise:

Hate is expensive. The price you have to pay is costly and will affect you in many ways. It takes a lot of energy to hate. Why do that to yourself? 🤔

Consider love. It's fulfilling and brings rewards on its own. The best part, fam?

It's free. ❤️

a baby yoda from star wars is holding a red heart in his hands .

ALT: a baby yoda from star wars is holding a red heart in his hands .

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Jason E. Dunlap, Valeyard @redeyedjedi.bsky.social · 13h

So, on the same day that Hegseth announces a Qatari Airbase

A US military explosives manufacturer blows up & 19 people die

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Multiple people dead, 19 unaccounted for in 'devastating blast' at explosives manufacturer in Tennessee: Sheriff

Accurate Energetic Systems manufactures explosives and energetic devices for aerospace, defense, demolition and mining industries, according to its website.

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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 21h

Ketchup must be flying.

Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado!

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t usually write about my law firm, but I’m going to make an exception. With fewer than 60 lawyers, we are currently litigating 63 voting and election cases in 30 states — a number that will almost certainly rise in the weeks to come. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/why-...

Why My Law Firm is Litigating 63 Voting Rights Cases

Read here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

I knew Fox News was theater. I just didn't realize it was a repertory theater that recycles actors for different roles.

You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 14h

This! 🤣🤣🤣⬇️⬇️⬇️
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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Melissa Jo Peltier @melissjpeltier.bsky.social · 15h

Urgent post for ALL - but especially academics.

Lauren MacIvor Thompson @lmacthompson1.bsky.social · 17h

I am writing this because it has swiftly become crystal clear to me that many people have no idea what is happening or how this works. Here is a thread for non-academics to put into context what just happened to Dr. Mark Bray, a fellow historian.

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Greg Todd @1gregtodd.bsky.social · 14h

Thousands of U.S.-bound packages shipped by UPS are trapped at hubs across the country, unable to clear the maze of new customs requirements imposed by the Trump administration. www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...

UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems

Shifting Trump tariffs have created a nightmare for UPS, as thousands of packages from overseas pile up at its hubs while they await customs clearance.

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Lee Johnson @leepjohnsonartist.bsky.social · 14h

We have to make sure that they lose the midterms and that there is a massive blue wave that takes the house and hopefully the Senate too. We cannot give in to defeatist bullshit, that is just what the Repugs want from us!!!
www.alternet.org/gop-2026-mid...

GOP 'cautiously optimistic' about 2026 midterms — if the economy doesn’t tank

Democratic strategists, monitoring President Donald Trump's weak approval ratings in a long list of polls, are hoping that the 2026 midterms will see a major blue wave like 2018 — when, during Trump's...

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Scott Smith @canaansdad1987.bsky.social · 1d

I think the stadium holding the Super Bowl should have extra security and not let anyone who doesn't have a ticket onto the stadium grounds. And I think Jay-Z and Roc Nation needs to hold strong. Stop letting MAGA run things. Have a great Super Bowl and tell ICE to kick rocks.

#USDemocracy

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Scott Smith @canaansdad1987.bsky.social · 14h

Let's Goooooo!!!!! Congratulations!!! You so deserve this award!!

#USDemocracy

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Bob says: GOP == CRIME @yd52.bsky.social · 15h

It should NOT be surprising that GOP CRIMINALS continue to commit CRIMES!

It should also NOT be surprising that the GOP's EPSTEIN COVERUP continues!
EPSTEIN - EPSTEIN - EPSTEIN - EPSTEIN - EPSTEIN - EPSTEIN - EPSTEIN - EPSTEIN - EPSTEIN - EPSTEIN
#usdemocracy
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Bondi LEAKED Image BLOWS UP Trump Epstein Scandal As THIS REVEALED!

YouTube video by Jack Cocchiarella

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🦋 Carmen G., PhD (🪖"Prima" to One)🌻 @tcrg2012.bsky.social · 15h

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tmel1219.bsky.social @tmel1219.bsky.social · 15h

#NoKings

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 15h

We’re eight days away from #NoKings Day, and over 2,500 protests planned in all 50 states and across the world.

October 18 is going to be the biggest day of nonviolent protest in US history — because Courage is contagious.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 15h

George was just trying to get to work.

ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.

This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 15h

"They put me on suicide watch and they put me in the cell, I'm naked, in like a hospital dress and just a concrete bed with like a mattress, like a thin mattress and, they leave the light on 24/7."

@timmiller.bsky.social talked to a veteran who ICE wrongly detained and brutalized

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Exoteric #USDemocracy @exotericusa.bsky.social · 1d

"Cancel the cuts, lower the cost, save Healthcare!" - Hakeem Jeffries #TrumpsGovernmentShutdown
#USDemocracy

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🔥Harry Potter Resists Fascism🔥 @harrypotterresists.bsky.social · 20h

BREAKING NEWS !

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the #NobelPeacePrize2025 to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work upholding and promoting democratic rights for Venezuelans and for her struggle to achieve a fair, peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.

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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 16h

Another beautiful and quiet day in Dupont Circle and these pawns think it’s Fallujah. You’d think they could at least rake up some leaves — you know…to prevent forest fires.

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Uncle Lonny @unclelonny.bsky.social · 21h

#USDemocracy
Congratulations to María Corina Machado on being awarded the Noble Piece Price for her work on women’s equality in Venezuela.
🇻🇪 Congratulations to the people on the Noble committee for recognizing women’s equality as an important contribution to humankind.

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Marie 🇨🇦 @pawbaby2.bsky.social · 17h

Oh I see yes it was a money making scheme! Didn’t Trump pay someone to take written tests (SAT’s) for him in College!

Yes here it is from Mary Trump! ⬇️⬇️

www.cnn.com/2020/07/07/p...

Mary Trump’s scathing book claims Trump paid someone to take his SATs | CNN Politics

Donald Trump’s niece Mary Trump levels scathing criticism at the President in her forthcoming book, accusing him of being a “sociopath” and charging that Trump’s “hubris and willful ignorance” dating ...

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Christine Moretti @christine520.bsky.social · 14h

Want to join me for this ONE PEOPLE event? mobilize.us/s/wbcWeK

ONE PEOPLE's No Kings 2 United Pushback · ONE PEOPLE

Trump is ramping up his attacks on our rights and democracy, but we’re not backing down. On October 18, we’re taking to the streets in more cities and in larger numbers to remind Trump, his cronies, a...

mobilize.us

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kamimagic @kamimagic.bsky.social · 17h

Just a reminder, find joy in the resistance anywhere you can!

Sign up to find your community for the No Kings on October 18th!

#ProudBlue

Video credit: kris.and.mike/IG

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No More Yellow Brick Road @romeisfalling.bsky.social · 17h

ICE tear gassed 27 Chicago police officers, Superintendent Snelling says...

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ICE tear gassed 27 Chicago police officers, Superintendent Snelling says

YouTube video by FOX 32 Chicago

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@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 15h

WHAT THE HELL

Just one day after a federal court judge ordered ICE to stop using force against Chicago journalists, here is ICE using force against a Chicago journalist.

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 15h

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

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Mindcite💥 @mindcite.bsky.social · 17h

Maybe he'll send little Marco over to the Nobel committee to see about changing the rules... bsky.app/profile/mind...

Mindcite💥 @mindcite.bsky.social · 17h

The only way the world's most shameless liar who changed the name of his country's Dept. of Defense to Dept. of War and is trying to use it against every American who opposes him could win a Nobel Peace Prize.

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