J.Paul Emerson Jr
@jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social
From the Age of Aquarius, this Iconoclast marches to a broken drum, carrying on the Work - keeping it Gonzo... #NoKings
Pinned
There's nothing to be afraid of - there won't be any violence or craziness - Good people don't do that. You don't have to dress up. You don't have to carry a sign. You don't have to say a word. BUT, you DO have to show up. Success is about Showing Up. That's all. Just go, and hang for awhile. No 🚫👑
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Girl Scouts in a Chicago Suburb hosted a food drive. But the girls encountered masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with weapons.
"ICE turned it into a scary and what felt like an unsafe environment for us to be out with these kids"
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
"ICE turned it into a scary and what felt like an unsafe environment for us to be out with these kids"
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Masked ICE agents put damper on Oak Park Girl Scout food drive: ‘It’s heartbreaking as a mom’
Federal immigration agents were confronted in Oak Park on Saturday morning by residents blowing whistles as local Girl Scouts collect food for local pantries, rattling some girls and their parents.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Girl Scouts in a Chicago Suburb hosted a food drive. But the girls encountered masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with weapons.
"ICE turned it into a scary and what felt like an unsafe environment for us to be out with these kids"
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
"ICE turned it into a scary and what felt like an unsafe environment for us to be out with these kids"
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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“Let them eat nothing”
Remind us again why the Democrats are to blame?
“The Trump administration told states on Saturday to ‘immediately undo’ any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, threatening financial penalties if they do not comply.”
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
“The Trump administration told states on Saturday to ‘immediately undo’ any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, threatening financial penalties if they do not comply.”
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
“Let them eat nothing”
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The Repugs will promise the Dems the moon - with an unbreakable, iron clad, cross my heart, pinky sweat "Promise" - and break it!
Even if Schumer falls for it, Johnson won't bring the House back in session until January, SNAP still won't be funded, health coverage will still be unaffordable.
Even if Schumer falls for it, Johnson won't bring the House back in session until January, SNAP still won't be funded, health coverage will still be unaffordable.
I absolutely don't want Senate Dems to cave, but some key things:
1. If they do, this gets kicked back over to the House, which has to vote on it again since it would differ from their own version...which I think only runs thru 11/21?
2. That presumably means having to swear in Grjalva.
1. If they do, this gets kicked back over to the House, which has to vote on it again since it would differ from their own version...which I think only runs thru 11/21?
2. That presumably means having to swear in Grjalva.
November 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The Repugs will promise the Dems the moon - with an unbreakable, iron clad, cross my heart, pinky sweat "Promise" - and break it!
Even if Schumer falls for it, Johnson won't bring the House back in session until January, SNAP still won't be funded, health coverage will still be unaffordable.
Even if Schumer falls for it, Johnson won't bring the House back in session until January, SNAP still won't be funded, health coverage will still be unaffordable.
In short, Dems are making deals and offering solutions - but the Repugs are doubling down.
apnews.com/article/gove...
apnews.com/article/gove...
Senate leader eyes potential shutdown deal but there's no guarantee of success
The Senate's top Republican says a potential deal is “coming together” on the government shutdown, but there's no guarantee it would end an impasse now stretching to 40 days.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
In short, Dems are making deals and offering solutions - but the Repugs are doubling down.
apnews.com/article/gove...
apnews.com/article/gove...
Now they're all in their little lifeboats, arguing about whose fault it is, and wondering why actual conservative Republicans won't save them. Say "Hi" to Davey, SS MAGA!
November 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Now they're all in their little lifeboats, arguing about whose fault it is, and wondering why actual conservative Republicans won't save them. Say "Hi" to Davey, SS MAGA!
Nobody believes this. Nobody! Trump promises are worthless, and we know it. The Economy crash will last years, and he's teasing us with a bone? Give me a break!
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
thehill.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Nobody believes this. Nobody! Trump promises are worthless, and we know it. The Economy crash will last years, and he's teasing us with a bone? Give me a break!
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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BREAKING: Mark Wolf, appointed to the federal bench by Ronald Reagan, writes that he is resigning as a judge to have the freedom to speak out against the president's assault on the rule of law.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
BREAKING: Mark Wolf, appointed to the federal bench by Ronald Reagan, writes that he is resigning as a judge to have the freedom to speak out against the president's assault on the rule of law.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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The Gospel of Professional Christian Mike Johnson:
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Gospel of Professional Christian Mike Johnson:
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Newsom: "It's not about rule of law anymore. It's rule of Don. He's choosing which court decisions he agrees with. He's quite literally running an extortion racket. He's doing it with some of the most powerful corporate leaders. What does everything have in common? Tariffs. They're about leverage"
November 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Newsom: "It's not about rule of law anymore. It's rule of Don. He's choosing which court decisions he agrees with. He's quite literally running an extortion racket. He's doing it with some of the most powerful corporate leaders. What does everything have in common? Tariffs. They're about leverage"
This is way worse than I thought. The number of times he's lied, over and over is disgusting. The Guardian can't be intimidated by Trump, so they can report the facts. Solid!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Border patrol chief reprimanded for lying claims shots were fired at immigration officers in Chicago
Gregory Bovino was called out by a judge only two days earlier for lying about being assaulted by a protester
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This is way worse than I thought. The number of times he's lied, over and over is disgusting. The Guardian can't be intimidated by Trump, so they can report the facts. Solid!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
What, Is Mike Johnson going to send Louisiana Health Services workers back home, give $ millions back to the USDA, and cancel the SNAP benefits already paid? Or Lie like a dog? 🤔
November 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
What, Is Mike Johnson going to send Louisiana Health Services workers back home, give $ millions back to the USDA, and cancel the SNAP benefits already paid? Or Lie like a dog? 🤔
If you want the lowdown on what's really going on, take a few minutes.
youtu.be/wz4uXpyt9eU?...
youtu.be/wz4uXpyt9eU?...
GOP Leaders deliver FATAL BLOW to ENTIRE PARTY as PANIC Sets In
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
If you want the lowdown on what's really going on, take a few minutes.
youtu.be/wz4uXpyt9eU?...
youtu.be/wz4uXpyt9eU?...
Russell Vought thinks this is a good thing. Glad he's not a lawyer, or he would realize subpoenas are coming his way. Snap!
Read about WHY Ketanji Brown Jackson stayed the SNAP order. Her move is probably the best solution for getting SNAP benefits approved quickly. open.substack.com/pub/stevevla...
November 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Russell Vought thinks this is a good thing. Glad he's not a lawyer, or he would realize subpoenas are coming his way. Snap!
Hundreds of National and Local outlets reported ICE being shot at in Chicago. Millions of people believed it.
And this Lying worm gets a "reprimand"? Demand a Nationwide retraction!
And this Lying worm gets a "reprimand"? Demand a Nationwide retraction!
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Hundreds of National and Local outlets reported ICE being shot at in Chicago. Millions of people believed it.
And this Lying worm gets a "reprimand"? Demand a Nationwide retraction!
And this Lying worm gets a "reprimand"? Demand a Nationwide retraction!
Now that the facts are out - that Mike Johnson is helping ONLY his voters - Trump is ordering every State to stop SNAP and remove funds from EBT debit cards. 🤯🤯🤯
November 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Now that the facts are out - that Mike Johnson is helping ONLY his voters - Trump is ordering every State to stop SNAP and remove funds from EBT debit cards. 🤯🤯🤯
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So many of you have written to me about your SNAP benefits, asking me if you should pay bills or put food on the table. This is beyond heartbreaking. I hear you because I AM YOU! In all my years of advocacy, this is the CRUELEST and saddest thing I have ever heard, and I have heard a LOT. DAMN THEM!
November 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
So many of you have written to me about your SNAP benefits, asking me if you should pay bills or put food on the table. This is beyond heartbreaking. I hear you because I AM YOU! In all my years of advocacy, this is the CRUELEST and saddest thing I have ever heard, and I have heard a LOT. DAMN THEM!
Ben lays it down flat! And calls out the lies over everything coming out of Washington. Check it.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Ben lays it down flat! And calls out the lies over everything coming out of Washington. Check it.
With SNAP, all people can buy is food. Not hate. Another reason Repugs hate it. (Shhhh... Waltons finagled some Tariff exemptions, so expect this at WAGA mart)
November 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
With SNAP, all people can buy is food. Not hate. Another reason Repugs hate it. (Shhhh... Waltons finagled some Tariff exemptions, so expect this at WAGA mart)
All year, not a word about SNAP - BUT SUDDENLY HE'S BROKE! Pay your bills, have some integrity, and stop whining! 😭
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
All year, not a word about SNAP - BUT SUDDENLY HE'S BROKE! Pay your bills, have some integrity, and stop whining! 😭
Give me a break! The 🍊🤡 has been dangling "rebates" for over a year, and nobody believes him anymore - on anything! He can't afford $300 to help 42 million people buy food with SNAP, but he's going to send thousands of $$$ to 300 million? It's just a tease.
So no insurance — but 2K to cover all medical expenses
For how long?
Medications also?
This is the “concept” of a healthcare plan Trump cooked up on the 11th hole sand trap?
For how long?
Medications also?
This is the “concept” of a healthcare plan Trump cooked up on the 11th hole sand trap?
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Give me a break! The 🍊🤡 has been dangling "rebates" for over a year, and nobody believes him anymore - on anything! He can't afford $300 to help 42 million people buy food with SNAP, but he's going to send thousands of $$$ to 300 million? It's just a tease.
What real Men do - Endure hardship, oppose hatred, and defend others. Gen alpha, take note.
My list of what I am advocating on for healthcare in November 2025:
1) ACA Subsidies
2) SNAP Benefits
3) Proposed cuts to SSDI & SSI due to be released in December 2025
These are ALL from the Trump Administration. NONE of this had to happen, but they wanted to inflict as much CRUELTY as possible.💔
1) ACA Subsidies
2) SNAP Benefits
3) Proposed cuts to SSDI & SSI due to be released in December 2025
These are ALL from the Trump Administration. NONE of this had to happen, but they wanted to inflict as much CRUELTY as possible.💔
November 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
What real Men do - Endure hardship, oppose hatred, and defend others. Gen alpha, take note.
"Relax, guy! You can trust me!" - DJT
By now, we know what all these promises are worth.
Snap!🤣🤣🤣
By now, we know what all these promises are worth.
Snap!🤣🤣🤣
November 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"Relax, guy! You can trust me!" - DJT
By now, we know what all these promises are worth.
Snap!🤣🤣🤣
By now, we know what all these promises are worth.
Snap!🤣🤣🤣