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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 23m

"This is about [POTUS and Stephen Miller] searching for ways to lay the groundwork to circumvent our democracy, militarize our cities, and end elections. There is no emergency in Chicago that calls for armed military intervention. There is no insurrection.”
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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 4h

Qatar is a close ally of China and the two have recently entered into what has been described as a "Golden Era" of strategic partnership. Putting Qatari military facilities inside the United States is akin to stationing Chinese troops.

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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 2h

I'll just leave this here.

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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 3h

Originally published in 1971, I first read this book 50 years ago. I've read it several times since. I recommend it for anyone who needs a pick-me-up.

“A wonderful prescription for the blahs . . . an antidote to weariness, discouragement or loneliness.”—Los Angeles Times

How to Be Your Own Best Friend

How to Be Your Own Best Friend [Newman, Mildred, Berkowitz, Bernard, Owen, Jean] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How to Be Your Own Best Friend

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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 4h

Happy International Day of the Girl! Every year, this day offers us a dedicated moment to celebrate the promise, talent, and determination inherent in every girl in our world.

Photos celebrate the glory of girls on 'International Day of the Girl'

October 11 is the "International Day of the Girl" on the United Nations calendar. These photos pay tribute to the spirit of girls in a world where they face many obstacles.

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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 4h

Exactly!

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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 4h

Qatar is a close ally of China and the two have recently entered into what has been described as a "Golden Era" of strategic partnership. Putting Qatari military facilities inside the United States is akin to stationing Chinese troops.

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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 1d

This is what Trump would have you believe. The top photo is from "war ravaged" Portland. The bottom is a "day of love" on J6.

What do YOU think?

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Republicans R Evil 👿 @republicansrevil.bsky.social · 1d

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dbnewtondoors.bsky.social @dbnewtondoors.bsky.social · 1d

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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 5h

Thank you for including me in your starter pack. I liked, followed all, and reposted it. Much appreciated, my friend.

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Grampa Jody @jodywagner.bsky.social · 8h

Spread the Joy today. 😁

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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 14h

Why Trump Lost the Nobel Peace Prize | TIME
This article explains why Trump will never win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Why Trump Is Unlikely to Win the Nobel Peace Prize

The reason is not political bias. His record is a mixed and complex picture, writes Nina Græger of the Peace Research Institute Oslo.

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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 15h

Trump Loses Nobel Peace Prize He Shamelessly Campaigned For | TIME

Trump Loses Nobel Peace Prize He Shamelessly Campaigned For

The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday said the recognition would instead go to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, so embarrassing.

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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 17h

::parody::

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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 17h

Thank you for including me in your starter pack. I liked, followed all, and reposted it. Much appreciated, my friend!

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Ms. Good Trouble @boldsea.bsky.social · 1d

New (to me) accounts: check it out, follow if you like and please repost! 💙✌️☘️

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GrampaBill56 🇺🇸 @grampabill56.bsky.social · 17h

[Robert Reich] Having lived [Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Turkey], and having gathered some lessons in hindsight, I believe that there are strategies that can help Democrats and Trump critics not only survive the coming four years, but come out stronger. Here are six of them.