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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 7h

RFK Jr says vaccines cause autism.

Trump lamented how we inject “beautiful babies” with the MMR…
As though they’re no longer beautiful once vaccinated.

They’re preying on people’s fear of disability & using it to dismantle public health.

Yet Trump just received updated flu and Covid vaccines.

Memo from the physician for the president which reads
October 10, 2025
TO: KAROLINE LEAVITT, WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY PROSES TOP EARSELA DO SEA 0.0.
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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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 10h

My first thought was “wow I hope this guy didn’t give out his name because he could absolutely be charged” and yup, he is correct to stay anonymous.

This man’s account is shocking. His neighbors’ situation is shocking. The entire Chicago raid is shocking.

On the other side was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for his help.
"I wasn't planning on letting her stay, but I didn't know what the hell was going on," the man said of his Venezuelan migrant neighbors. But he quickly relented. The little girl was inconsolable and hid under his bed.
"I didn't want them to take her," said the man, who didn't want to be named because he fears he'll be targeted by federal authorities for his actions.
"I gave her my bedroom, and I just told her,
'Just stay there. Don't open, don't, shh, just stay quiet," he recalled telling the mom and daughter as he choked back tears.

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 1h

If you were loud for Jimmy Kimmel, crank it up for Letitia James.
Authoritarian bullies count on silence to get away with it; make some noise and have her back!

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 9m

Sickening that the Christmas season now seems to start before Halloween. Of course no one celebrates Thanksgiving with such passion. Let’s see how tariffs impact gift shopping this year.

Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 3h

I hereby declare war on premature Christmassing.

Any shop caught doing this before 1st December must be shut down and turned into affordable housing.

Choose sanity. Vote Binface.

(Photo dated 9th October 2025)

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 27m

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 15m

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 31m

Sounds like BS to me.

Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 2h

Are you still supporting Amazon? Are you a human? Maybe you should STOP buying from Amazon, they do NOT support YOU!
www.linkedin.com/posts/stephe...

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 1h

Faux Christianity.

Resistor Sister @sistergf.bsky.social · 15h

Kristi Noem illegally has a prayer service with the Proud boys and Oath keepers, I mean ICE

prior to their deployment of terror on American cities

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RichardJR @electricbluesfan.bsky.social · 15h

1/7
🇨🇦 EDMONTON PHARMACIST CAN ONLY GIVE 5 #COVID SHOTS A DAY AMID HIGH DEMAND 🇨🇦

A #pharmacist says a supply bottleneck & a "cumbersome" booking system are creating long waits & widespread frustration for desperate #Albertans.

Angela Amato, CTV News Edmonton
#Yeg #AbHealth #Covid19 #AbPoli #AbLeg

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butterflygirl24 @butterflygirl24.bsky.social · 12h

The military aren’t even getting paid during the government shutdown, right? The National Guard who was deployed to California n Portland they didn’t get paid cuz Taco only deployed them for 29 days, right? Military shouldn’t have 2 go 2 food bank. Our gov should b helping them! #arresttrump

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Heidi Li Feldman @heidilifeldman.bsky.social · 8h

Mike Johnson tried tonight to characterize the upcoming No Kings 2.0 day on 10/18 as a “Hate America” movement. Wrong. Utterly wrong. To reject dictators, authoritarians, and tyrants is to love America, to love the very idea at the heart of it.

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🎃 Scare-ah G. 🎃 @sglassmeyer.bsky.social · 22h

I have to admit, i was legit mildly worried he'd get the Peace Prize because i live in a country where the main operating principle seems to be "give the baby whatever he wants" Nice to see someone say no. Giving it to an anti-authoritarian is cherry on top.

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 1h

NYC here got ours last week. Usual minimal paperwork but we had made appointments as well.

Tombmas Spooks @thomasfuchs.at · 15h

Yay Covid and flu shots acquired!

Just walked into CVS here in Arizona; no questions about anything but “are you allergic”.

Took like 5 minutes. Get your shots.

Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 1h

Haven’t ordered from them in weeks. Very hard because I have mobility issues.

MariaevaJ (Formal Tribel) @mariaevaj.bsky.social · 7h

⭐️
Breaking up is hard to do
But we can do it 💪

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Lisa Reyna Loe @lisaloe.bsky.social · 7h

Sorry, is there a question here?

27 children died.

Close the goddam camps if you can’t comply with safety measures.

This isn’t the first time flash flooding in this zone has killed campers, just the most well known with the highest death toll.

www.texastribune.org/2025/10/10/t...

Texas youth camps say cost of implementing new safety requirements will force them to close

During a Friday state hearing, parents of July 4 flood victims said camps should prioritize the safety even if costs are high.

www.texastribune.org

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Doug Mack @douglasmack.bsky.social · 8h

just randomly looking around and found a place that sells these outfits in multiple sizes, if anyone's interested

www.favounicorn.com/inflatable-f...

Inflatable frog costume in kid and adult sizes, $54

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 1h

What if Johnson was a client?

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell @lastword.msnbc.com · 7h

Epstein survivor pressures Speaker Johnson on Epstein files vote: 'We have been through enough' www.msnbc.com/the-last-wor...

Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 1h

He wants to live to see all of his enemies die.

Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 2h

Trump received a COVID booster despite his administration’s anti-vax messaging, sparking social media criticism over the perceived hypocrisy.
www.rawstory.com/trump-vaccin...

'What a disgrace': Trump roasted for getting COVID jab while admin fans anti-vax flames

President Donald Trump's physical results were released on Friday night, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt boasting that he is in excellent health and his heart is functionally 14 year...

www.rawstory.com

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Oliver Markus Malloy @malloy.rocks · 5h

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ralphpoppy.bsky.social @ralphpoppy.bsky.social · 15h

Cancer immunity in a shot.

Scientists at the University of Florida have created a breakthrough mRNA cancer vaccine that erased deadly brain tumors in early human trials without chemo or radiation.

It is now moving into Phase 1 pediatric trials.

CANCER IMMUNITY IN A SHOT

BREAKTHROUGH MRNA SHOT TURNS IMMUNE CELLS INTO
CANCER KILLERS DIRECTLY IN THE BODY, NO LAB NEEDED, JUST LIKE A VACCINE

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Chris H @biscuitsmom.bsky.social · 10h

The first term we were a world laughingstock. This time, most of the world is pissed. First because we were stupid enough to let it happen again, and because this time his incompetence is harming the entire planet. We are running out of time to win our former allies back.

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Don Comer @doncomer.bsky.social · 17h

Our Constitution forbids
the quartering of soldiers
in private homes & businesses
in times of peace.
No potty access
for trumper occupiers.

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Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

James said the charges against her were “baseless” and added, “The president's own public statements make clear that his only goal is political retribution at any cost.”

‘President’s Desperate Weaponization Of…Justice System: Letitia James On Her Indictment

James said the charges against her were “baseless” and added, “The president's own public statements make clear that his only goal is political retribution at any cost.”

www.forbes.com

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 1d

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Kelcie Moseley-Morris @kelciemmorris.bsky.social · 18h

Thanks to The 19th for republishing this piece!

Cervical cancer could be eradicated. But not with Medicaid cuts and anti-vax politics.

The cancer has a known path of prevention, but that also means it falls at the intersection of cultural issues that are facing strong political opposition.

19thnews.org

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