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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine

@svecrumba.bsky.social

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Blissfully married, dog nut, Latvian, bibliophile. Opinions, based on facts; typos, mine. Stand with Ukraine; Putin is a terrorist. Vote blue💙 #resist, never Trump. NO DM's unless I know you or OK; will block. VA girl now🐦 Latvians.com

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · Dec 23

If I don't follow you back, it's most likely because:

No to few posts
No bio; tell us something about you

And of course, if you're MAGA, that's a big no😁

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 3h

A Ukrainian delegation is set to visit Washington next week to negotiate the purchase of additional air defense systems as well as HIMARS rocket systems as part of a "Mega Deal." Trump should be giving these systems to protect themselves from Russia's incursion.
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-de...

Ukrainian delegation to offer purchase of air defense, HIMARS systems during upcoming US visit, Zelensky says

A Ukrainian delegation is set to visit Washington next week to negotiate the purchase of additional air defense systems as well as HIMARS rocket systems as part of a "Mega Deal," President Volodymyr Z...

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 4h

Trump is blaming the Democrats for his actions, of course.

Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 5h

CNN reporting that 4,000 federal employees were fired on Friday, in HHS, Education, Energy, HUD, Homeland Security, Patent and Trademark Office, EPA.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/p...

Trump administration lays off thousands of federal workers during government shutdown | CNN Politics

More than 4,000 federal employees received layoff notices Friday as part of the Trump administration’s broad effort to reshape the government while it remains shutdown, according to a court filing Fri...

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 5h

I was only joking. Perhaps too long of a day to write an effective joke :-)

Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 7h

@sykescharlie.bsky.social focuses on AG Pam Bondi's performance; a judge compares masked ICE agents to secret police; Trump fails to win the Nobel Peace Prize—Gaza not eligible yet; Trump never jokes about authoritarianism; and a podcast with Steve Schmidt.
charliesykes.substack.com/p/no-nobel-f...

No Nobel For You, Donald

Plus: The Humiliation of Pam Bondi

charliesykes.substack.com

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 7h

He really is; just a big man-baby.

Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 7h

Trump claims "The person who actually got the Nobel Prize called today, called me, and said 'I'm accepting this in honor of you, because you really deserved it." Nope. Sounds like one of his 'sir' stories.🙄
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...

Donald Trump reacts to Nobel Peace Prize snub

There had been widespread speculation before the announcement that Trump might win the prize, fueled partly by his own comments and heightened this week by the approval of his Gaza Strip ceasefire pla...

www.newsweek.com

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 10h

Huh? What? Which way did it go?
Trump in full dementia display.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h

Q: What happens in Gaza the day after the hostage release?

TRUMP: Day after what?

Q: The day after the hostage release, what happens?

TRUMP: Hopefully you're gonna have great success for -- I call it everlasting success

Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 10h

What, Trump says vaccinations are good? Did he tell RFK Jr?

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 10h

Candyman Jackson said Trump’s visit today to Walter Reed was a follow up for his vascular issues and also to get updated travel vaccinations.

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 11h

Today's daily dog is the clever, brave Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The Staffy is a small to medium-sized terrier breed from the U.K. Developed to be fighting dogs, today they are affectionate family dogs, but the unfair stigma still lingers. These loving dogs are sweet, playful, great w/kids

Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 11h

Because he is Satan personified?

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 11h

Why does this keep happening to Trump? 🤣🤣

Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 11h

More pygmy goats to make you smile :-)

I Post Animal Vids... 😊 @realjfairclough.bsky.social · 2d

Mini goats are the best!

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

#bluesky #nature #babygoats #animals #wildlide

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 11h

ICE continues to detain U.S. citizens because of their skin color.

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 11h

This is not a border crossing.
There’s no law that any of us have to show our papers on the interior.

This is a blatant civil rights violation. How is anyone supposed to know whether this man is a real ICE agent or just pretending to be one?!

Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 11h

AOC Shreds Marjorie Taylor Greene Over The Bad Bunny Situation
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AOC Shreds Marjorie Taylor Greene Over The Bad Bunny Situation

MAGA has been in a state of meltdown since the NFL announced that rapper Bad Bunny would be the halftime performer at the Super Bowl. AOC had the perfect response to Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 12h

The Trump administration cut $40 million in security funding for D.C.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 12h

Who doesn't want to watch baby goats playing after the typed of week we've had of Trump news?

I Post Animal Vids... 😊 @realjfairclough.bsky.social · 12h

Baby goats playing with each other!

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

#bluesky #animals #nature #wildlife

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 12h

With Larry Ellison in control of TikTok, we now have right-wingers or looney far-right wingers in control of most of the major social media platforms.

Right-Wing Moguls Dominate Social Media. One Legal Fix Can Help Stem the Tide.

Revising Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act would make outlets more accountable for the content they platform.

www.thenation.com

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 12h

Wow. Israel kept bombing Gaza while the peace talks were going on; I can't see anything changing once the hostages are returned.

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 12h

How a new firm with DHS ties won a $915 million contract to help immigrants "self-deport" www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

How a new firm with DHS ties won a $915 million contract to help immigrants "self-deport"

The “rushed” deal was handed to a firm with “no track record” as a federal contractor, a rival's lawsuit alleges.

www.motherjones.com

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 12h

Trump’s Argentina bailout enriches one well-connected US billionaire www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Trump’s Argentina bailout enriches one well-connected US billionaire

A $20 billion US rescue package is a gift for a hedge fund manager with ties to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

www.motherjones.com

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 12h

In her fake outrage Bondi says Benny Johnson's message is similar to Charlie Kirk's, based largely in "faith and love of country." Bullshit. They both had similar racist messages.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h

Pam Bondi held a news conference today with right-wing influencer Benny Johnson to highlight a threat made against him

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 13h

Emmanuel Macron today re-appointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, days after his resignation.
apnews.com/article/fran...

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 13h

Only Trump is fooled; I think most of us expect Israel to resume their strikes on Gaza.

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BrooklynDad_Defiant! @mmpadellan.bsky.social · 13h

Demented, dejected trump does NOT win the Nobel Peace Prize (YAY!), but he's using the DOJ and National Guard to lash out at fellow Americans, and branded Antifa a terrorist group. MAGA triggered by a Bunny, Frog, and a chicken. 🙄

🚨LIVE on my YouTube at 6:00PM

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 13h

Trump's new threats of even higher tariffs on China caused Wall Street to have its worst day since April.
apnews.com/article/stoc...

Wall Street drops to its worst day since April after Trump's threats of tariffs shatter its calm

A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs higher on China.

apnews.com

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 13h

DOJ is now seeking criminal charges against another Trump perceived enemy, John Bolton. Abbe Lowell is the powerhouse attorney for both James Comey and Bolton.
Per MSNBC

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