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Espy @esp1371.bsky.social · 20m

Yep, but I remembered the video.

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Mike the Mad Biologist and Tsar of All the Antifas @mikethemadbiol.bsky.social · 22h

If Democrats said that Republicans refused to pay the troops in order to prevent the release of the Epstein files, Republicans would have to deny it. Just saying.

Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 1d

A few minutes ago in the House:

- Speaker Mike Johnson officially cancels votes next week, extending the House recess through a fourth week

- House Republicans block Democrats from passing a bill to pay the troops during the shutdown, ensuring they will miss paychecks next week

House Press Gallery: During today's pro forma session, the Clerk read a message from the Speaker designating Tuesday, October 14 through Sunday, October 19 as a district work period.

Punchbowl's Briana Reilly: House gaveled in and out of its pro forma just now w/o recognizing Rep Elfreth, who was seeking to UC a mil pay bill from Rep Sykes.

Elfreth told reporters after that House Dems stand “ready and willing to take” up standalone legislation to pay troops.

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Espy @esp1371.bsky.social · 27m

I just got rick-rolled.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 3h

When Republicans are pre-butting a pro-democracy rally like No Kings and making shit up left and right to scare people, you know they're losing and in panic mode.

Pedal to the floor.

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Fay Thompson, Author/Artist @faythompsonauthor.bsky.social · 1d

I understand the froggie cosplayers are multiplying in Oregon so that any footage of the 'terror' on the streets shows inflatable frogs and plushies.

I really like this response. More please.

It's hard to foment war with bad visuals. tsk.

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NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 20h

The Virginia Senate just told UVA it’s not getting state funding if it accepts the compact since UVA exists to serve Virginia, its residents, & their interests—not be a tool of the federal govt. Scoop from our student newspaper, who’ve been doing vital reporting www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...

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Stephen West @stephenwest.bsky.social · 21h

Counterpoint:

You absolutely do not have to hand it to enslavers

Wilson: Now, one of the things I want to do is say: I’m really glad that slavery’s gone, and good riddance. And I want to say that the Southern slave owner, who read the books of Ephesians and Colossians and 1 Timothy and treated his slaves decently, remembering that he had a master in heaven who he studiously tried to obey — what Paul said slave owners were supposed to do — I would say he was not an orc, and he is part of the reason why slavery ended. In other words, I would say he’s a good guy.

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Espy @esp1371.bsky.social · 5h

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 19h

No decisions have been made, but state officials are discussing the possibility of additional cuts and deeper cuts, said Lori Wolff, administrator of the Idaho Division of Financial Management. #idleg #idpol

Idaho projected to end fiscal year with unconstitutional $56.6M state budget deficit • Idaho Capital Sun

The Idaho Constitution prohibits the state from running a budget deficit where expenses exceed available revenue.

idahocapitalsun.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Independent C-SPAN caller to Rep. Mark Alford: "You're taking credit for $50b that you just gave to the hospital industry. That's after you took away $150b. You don't take credit for just giving back a little bit of money after taking away so much. So quit lying. It just makes you look horrible."

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 23h

The random people who called into this C-SPAN session had better questions for Mike Johnson than most corporate media outlets

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

C-SPAN caller to Mike Johnson: "Hearing you say that 'everyone is smiling' in cities where troops have been rolled into feels dystopian and insane watching the response to it."

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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 18h

ICE left David, a 17-year-old boy, stranded on the side of Interstate 20 after pulling over his immigrant father, Hector, in Mississippi.

David began running in the scorching sun after the car and watched as it disappeared from sight—soon headed to a Louisiana ICE prison.

Here's their story.

ICE Stranded a 17-Year-Old on I-20 After Arresting His Father. The Mississippi Dad Now Faces Deportation.

A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June. The family faces mounting legal fees and the risk of deportation.

www.mississippifreepress.org

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Mollie Katzen @molliekatzen.bsky.social · 18h

"President Trump continued to describe Portland as a city on fire Friday even as residents enjoyed the first fall rain and the lone demonstrator at the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement building was dressed as a pink Care Bear."

Sometimes there is a good sentence or two in the NYT.

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Red Dirt Girl and Her Hound @reddirtgirlhound.bsky.social · 19h

#UglyDogs

www.akrvo.org?fbclid=IwdGR...

Alaska Rural Vet Outreach asking for donations for dog food due to flooding

I know it's a tough time for many, we give when we can.

Can Amazon food to them

Or donate through link and comment for dog food

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darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 20h

that johnson is more terrified of seating a duly elected democrat who could force an epstein vote than having the entire government shut down really makes me wonder about that epstein vote tbh

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LauraD-in-Indy @laurad-in-indy.bsky.social · 18h

I've said it dozens of times. City government should put up live cams around the ICE facilities, the downtown area, and have them broadcast live feed, 24/7, on the city's website so people can go look for themselves whenever they wish.

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 19h

If I lived in Portland I’d be filming daily videos of the reality there and sending them to every single person in my contacts.

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Sisyphus Idaho @sisyphus43.bsky.social · 20h

Idaho Freedumb Foundation freaks out over Qatari military facility in Mountain Home.

To me, this is the least objectionable part of the plan and actually weakens our ties with Israel. Many on the left are having a knee jerk reaction against. The xenophobic right is reacting like it's over the line.

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Boise Autonomous Solidarity Hub @bigbash.bsky.social · 20h

Folks, friends, and frogs: it's Friday and that means it's time for a gentle STFU reminder! 🐸

People’s City Council - Los Angeles @pplscitycouncil.bsky.social · Feb 21

Welcome to today's episode of Shut The Fuck Up Friday!

Check out this video for some tips from a local lawyer for those of you headed out to the streets to protest. You're a target of the state when you take action.

NEVER talk to police & always STFU!

Full video in thread👇

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Espy @esp1371.bsky.social · 19h

If you do it, maybe not (depending on the town). If Biden had sent federal law enforcement and National Guard into a "nice sleepy Southern town" there would most definitely be a riot.

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 20h

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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The Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 19h

I BEEN SAYIN

Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 19h

AI videos being sent to him by Miller, Noem et al, right?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social · 19h

aaand we are officially in the hide-your-neighbors stage

Sophie Sherry @sophiesherry.bsky.social · 22h

During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door.   It wasn’t the feds — it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help.

He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before th...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Espy @esp1371.bsky.social · 19h

The point has been made by others, but I am pretty convinced that his staff is only showing him fake videos, maybe ones from the Floyd protests or something. Everybody is just gaslighting him about Portland (and every other place) and he has zero clue.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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Espy @esp1371.bsky.social · 19h

I did not. I was too busy wiping down every surface in the area. Blood spatter on a white wall, or white stair railing is not as pretty as it might sound. Not to mention, the wood flooring, the wood door, and the entry way rug. One little cut on one little boxer ear = so. much. blood.

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Espy @esp1371.bsky.social · 20h

Kind of off topic story. Axel got an small ear injury at daycare. They wrapped it up and he was fine when I brought him home. I took the bandage off and it wasn't bleeding so I didn't put another on. Then he was playing and bumped it and shook his head and my entry was was immediately a crime scene.

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 1d

I've ordered two copies of The Day Leap Soared written by @blairbraverman.bsky.social and illustrated by @oliviawhen.com already for gifts and can't wait!!!

Okay technically one is a gift for me and the other is a gift for someone else.

Just saying you have options.

#UglyDogs #ChildrensBooks

Honest Dog Books @honestdogbooks.bsky.social · 1d

The Day Leap Soared arrived today! And so did Blair’s signed bookplates. Let the packaging begin. Order soon!

honestdogbooks.com/shop/all-dogs

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