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@llstarr.bsky.social

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Tar Heel born and bred but currently living in Florida; former prosecutor and retired lawyer; volunteer at local zoo; human owned by 2 German shepherds; always vote blue 💙💙Hoping to get through the next 4 years without losing my mind. No DMs!!

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 12h

I like this quote, and I agree it’s true. What about you?

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llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 20h

Wonder was RFK, Jr. has to say about this? Oh, the hypocrisy of Republicans.

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llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 1d

Doesn’t matter. He probably thinks they should have made an exception because he has the concept of ending wars 😂😂😂

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llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 1d

It went to Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela. I am sure having a woman win will really send Trump into a ketchup throwing fit. But Jose Andres of WCK would have been a wonderful choice. That man is an absolute saint.

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llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 3d

I agree. There has been so much positive change in my lifetime that I as a woman have benefitted from. Now that I am financially secure and retired and, as much as I hate to say it, in my golden years, the idea of leaving this country in such a horrible place, makes me physically sick.

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Paul in SC @paulinsc.bsky.social · Apr 1

Why would a Caucasian, financially secure Boomer like me want to get involved in this mess? I could just sit back and enjoy life. But I can't.
My generation is ignorant.
But not all of us.
I want Humanity to succeed.
@romanpiso.bsky.social @barbosaportal.bsky.social @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social

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llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 3d

I would be so afraid of being struck by lightning if I was in that room.

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llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 5d

Further proof that Dementia Don needs to have 25th amendment invoked. And demoted Ronny Jackson is an ass kisser.

Trump Boasts He’s the ‘Best Physical Specimen’ Among Recent Presidents — In Wild Speech at Naval Station - NewsBreak

President Donald Trump boasted he was the “best physical specimen” of all the recent presidents while addressing sailors during celebrations for the U.S. N

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llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 5d

I wonder how long before the pardon now. 😡😡. You know Trump was hoping the SC would do his dirty work.

NBC News @nbcnews.com · 5d

NEW: Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her criminal conviction for recruiting teenage girls for sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein.

Supreme Court rejects Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her criminal conviction

Maxwell was convicted for her role in recruiting and grooming girls who were sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein.

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Violet @violet-bennett.bsky.social · 8d

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RandyResists2025💙🔵 @resist2025.bsky.social · 8d

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Sue in Rockville 💙🦋💙🦋💙🦋 @sueinrockville.bsky.social · 7d

CNN finally decided to practice-Journalism
Exposes EVERY LIE about Trump & #Project2025
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www.instagram.com/reel/DPXHuIq...
Fascist & OMB Hatchet Man Russell Vought & his #GOPFascists bring destruction to American government & democracy
Trump finally comes clean
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NEW SONG - It's Project 2025!

YouTube video by Mr. Newberger's AI Funnies

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Jonathan @frakitall.bsky.social · 7d

Nobody likes her. Not even, CHINA!

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 8d

The U.S. Army wants YOU to join the fight against America's cities (fatties can stay home) #cdnpoli

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llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 8d

Wow. That is so interesting.

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Vincent Zimmerman @zimmermanv66.bsky.social · 8d

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llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 9d

Great news!!

llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 9d

Another FU Trump from Florida.

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llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 9d

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llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 9d

On the USDA web site. Hatch Act be damned.

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VoteVets @votevets.org · 10d

Guardsmen don't want it. Cops don't want it. Americans living in cities don't want it. Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are ignoring all of them.

Oregon National Guard Leader Laments Portland Deployment

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked letter from Guard leader levels with troops on unpopular mission

www.kenklippenstein.com

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llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 10d

RIP Jane Goodall, an amazing conservationist and great woman. May her memory be a blessing.

Jane Goodall, famed primatologist and conservationist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the most prolific primatologist of a generation, has died. She was 91 years old.

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llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 10d

😂😂😂

llstarr.bsky.social @llstarr.bsky.social · 11d

Decorations at my vet’s office. Apparently some of the dogs would not stop barking and one refused to get on the scale with doggie skeletons next to it😂😂😂