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ListenToTheEpsteinVictims @jos1463.bsky.social · Aug 19

“If you identify data that is at risk, perhaps because its collection has been discontinued or it covers a controversial topic, you can report your observations to the Data Rescue Project” theconversation.com/data-that-ta...

Data that taxpayers have paid for and rely on is disappearing – here’s how it’s happening and what you can do about it

Detailed data that US government agencies collect and make available has underpinned research about people, medicine, science, crime, jobs, housing, climate and the economy.

theconversation.com

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ListenToTheEpsteinVictims @jos1463.bsky.social · 4h

The family added that when they confronted agents, Border Patrol reportedly told them they were working from an anonymous tip tied to the previous owners of the home, who lived there two years ago” Pure incompetence and stupidity boingboing.net/2025/10/10/b...

Border Patrol murdered a dog named "Chop"

A distraught family shared the story of Customs and Border Patrol entering their home without permission and murdering their dog. Unsurprisingly, the CBP agent responsible attempted to hide and refuse...

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ListenToTheEpsteinVictims @jos1463.bsky.social · 4h

😡😡😡 “The family stressed that the agents knew– the son had told them– that Chop was put in the bathroom for their safety and that the agents opened the door, let Chop out and shot him.” Also, the family claims the agent who shot their dog then hid from them and refused to give his name.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 7h

I think the administration will try to agitate, but it’s important that we make these protests 1. HUGE and 2. Peaceful

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 7h

1984 wasn’t supposed to be a playbook

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 7h

It does, but Hegseth is claiming he misspoke. He issued a clarification that it will just be a joint training base (similar to how we do with Singapore and NATO nations) that’s fully under US control.

Not sure why he announced it as a literal Qatari air base, other than he’s a complete dunce.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 7h

I don’t just get a “sense” that there are meetings amongst the GOP. They all hype each other up behind the scenes (and leak to reporters about how they’re going to stand up to Trump), and then they fold like lawn chairs

I think if Vance takes over, he’s going to have a MUCH tougher time than Trump

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Dr. Orna Izakson @orna.bsky.social · 7h

So I’m in Portland, and we knew this was coming. But what’s breathtaking is the disparity between what’s actually happening on the ground vs the … “lies” isn’t a big enough word. Saw this on the actual WH web page and it just floored me. I guess all we can do is continue to not take the bait.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 7h

To be completely fair to him, he’s drunk - hard to be a good leader when you’re sloshed.

It’s even harder to be a good leader when you have absolutely no leadership qualities to speak of… so he’s double fucked.

And yes, nobody should sign that.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 7h

If you haven’t gotten your official Deep State™️ Decoder Ring in the mail yet, you will soon. Meeting locations and payment requests procedures are enclosed.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 7h

Yes. I would expect lawsuits immediately. There are clear rules for RIFs, and this seemingly violates all of them.

Thank a federal worker, though - a good chunk of them are working without pay, even more of them are wondering if they’ll have to fight to even HAVE a job. Morale sucks right now.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 6h

Ok… we are getting a theme here, right?

RIFing communications offices across CDC.

Because the people who know how to TALK to the public.

Y’know, like this genius one 👇

Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 2d

It’s flu season! Get your shot today 💉

🔗 getmyflushot.org

💉💚💉

(Remember when “get your flu shot” came with great PSAs instead of conspiracy threads?)

This was SUCH a great campaign from the CDC. It’s the Wild to mild vaccine. This poster shows a tiger and a cute little cat. The wording says “A flu vaccine can take flu from Wild to mild”
More info here about this fabulous campaign: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/whats-new/2023-2024-new-campaign-wild-to-mild.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fflu-resources%2Fphp%2Fshareable-resources%2Findex.html

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 6h

So not for cause, or to address fraud, waste & abuse.

For partisan political pain.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h

Q: How many layoffs have you authorized?

TRUMP: It'll be a lot. And it'll be Democrat-oriented.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 6h

RIFed:

Several CDC staff currently working on an Ebola outbreak overseas.

You know — the ones literally helping contain and prevent it from spreading. (Like, to the U.S.)

Trust us: dying from Ebola is a MISERABLE way to die.

Ebola disease

WHO fact sheet on Ebola: key facts, definition, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, WHO response.

www.who.int

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 6h

RIFed:

OHR - Office of Human Resources

…. did I get this right?
Like… can you even eliminate the OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES?

🤯

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 6h

They want to kill us

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 7h

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 6h

RIFed:

Office of the Director, Center for Chronic Disease

Am I hallucinating? Because these are continuing to get crazier and crazier.

🧠🪱: “If we don’t fund it, diabetes just won’t exist.” Ummmm that’s not how this works.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)

Programs in the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

www.cdc.gov

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 6h

"he deal Hegseth announced on Friday is unusual in that Qatar will be constructing a new air force facility from the ground up.
Even close U.S. allies typically don't have such military facilities in the U.S." www.axios.com/2025/10/10/q...

Qatar to build air force facility on U.S. base in Idaho

Laura Loomer and other MAGA figures expressed shock and outrage, but the deal was long in the making.

www.axios.com

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 12h

Quid Pro Qatar Quo

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 19h

The Trump administration is REALLY allowing Qatar to build an air base in the US after they did a $5.5 billion golf resort deal with Trump and gave him a jet.

MAGA can take their ‘America First’ flags and wipe their asses with them. He is Trump First, and you are suckers.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 6h

RIFed:
NCHC, National Center for Health Statistics - comms, policy, leadership

🧠🪱 - Do you need me to define health statistics for you?
All your concerns about chronic disease, indigenous health disparities, etc — we know what’s an issue AFTER we measure it.

National Center for Health Statistics

The nation's official source for health data

www.cdc.gov

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ListenToTheEpsteinVictims @jos1463.bsky.social · 5h

Sean is an embarrassment to the medical profession. Gees Louise. If he was any further up his ass they’d have to do a colonoscopy to retrieve him.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 6h

Trump got his COVID19 vaccine today.

He will always have access to everything he needs to maintain his health while denying others the same.

White House memo that says MEMORANDUM
October 10, 2025
TO: KAROLINE LEAVITT, WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT CAPTAIN, U.S. NAVY
SUBJECT: President Donald J. Trump Completes Comprehensive Follow-Up Evaluation at
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Donald J. Trump successfully completed a scheduled follow-up evaluation today at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The visit was part of his ongoing health maintenance plan and included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventive health assessments conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. These evaluations were performed in coordination with leading academic and medical consultants to ensure optimal cardiovascular health and continued wellness.
Comprehensive laboratory studies performed in conjunction with the visit were exceptional, including stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters.
In preparation for upcoming international travel, President Trump also received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health. His cardiac age-a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG-was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction.
SUMMARY: President Donald J. Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 6h

RIFed:
PHIC - Public Health Infrastructure Center

Their job? Make public health infrastructure and workforce development actually work.

They help state, tribal, local, and territorial health agencies.

Y’know… everyone in the U.S. 🫠

2024 Accomplishments

Strengthening the public health infrastructure and workforce of the United States

www.cdc.gov

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 6h

Another RIF theme:
Eliminating policy branches.

📊 Science collects the data
🧠 Policy sets the course — the bridge between the science and the programs that actually make it happen

We need policy to turn evidence into action.
Which, of course, is exactly what 🧠🪱 does not want.

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 6h

head of Chicago PD says feds gasses his officers www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMDrmH1d/

Superintendent Larry Snelling says federal agents tear gassed 27 Chicago police officers. He addressed the incident while responding to criticism of how police have handled the ongoing ICE protests. #...

TikTok video by Fox 32 Chicago

www.tiktok.com

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ListenToTheEpsteinVictims @jos1463.bsky.social · 5h

Fascist Fuckers