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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑
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The Wise Old Bat: Reporting truth, debunking misinformation, and defending democracy. News, analysis, and facts to inspire critical thinking and protect our future. 🦇 https://thewiseoldbat.substack.com/ buymeacoffee.com/scottd317.thewiseoldbat
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 26m
11 million is 3.5% of the population. We can get to that this weekend. In other countries it’s toppled regimes.

Be loud!
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 1h
Fight fire with fire!

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Newsom’s message after CA approves redistricting plan
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 1h
Ribbit.

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Meet the Portland protest frog that started a movement
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 1h
I really hope this means Tomahawks.

Even if the number we can donate is small, because we don't have that many in the event of a conflict and we make 8 7 or so per year, it should get the Germans to give Taurus missiles.

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Pete Hegseth says more ‘firepower’ is coming to Ukraine
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 2h
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Judge says Trump's planned layoffs of federal workers during government shutdown are unlawful
The stalemate on Capitol Hill continues as the government shutdown enters its 15th day. Progressive lawmakers Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez participate in a CNN town hall. Foll...
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 2h
Good luck, Gramps.

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Mayor Wu responds to Trump's threat to pull World Cup matches from Boston area
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 3h
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Israel says a body Hamas returned is not a hostage
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 3h
The one I absolutely expect to be full of lies, but it's useful to compare to the other 2 to see where they are lying.

that's kind of my process. I still make mistakes!

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Bounties Originating From Mexico Offered to Shoot ICE and CBP Officers in Chicago | Homeland Security
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has obtained credible intelligence indicating that Mexican criminals, in coordination with domestic extremist groups have placed targeted bounties on U.S...
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 3h
Local news:

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Drug Cartels Issue Bounties for Attacks on ICE, CBP Agents
The Department of Homeland Security warned that Mexican drug cartels have offered cash bounties for attacks on ICE and CBP agents
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 3h
Here's where I looked.

I trust ABC, especially when other sources agree.

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Cartels issuing bounties up to $50,000 for hits on ICE, CBP agents: DHS
Drug cartels have "disseminated a structured bounty program to incentivize violence against federal personnel," according to a press release from DHS.
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 4h
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 4h
What might you see in Salem, MA in October, you ask?

Here's a little taste!
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 4h
Will MA decide we need a new generation of leadership?

Should be an interesting race!

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Seth Moulton says he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "status quo is not working"
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 4h
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Tense confrontation in Chicago's East Side, fencing removed at Broadview ICE facility
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 5h
I'm asking MAGA:

"Did you vote for a 15 year old American citizen being ziptied for hours in Chicago?"

THIS IS NOT OKAY!
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 5h
Cartels put bounties on CBP and ICE heads $5-10k, and up to $50k for high ranking officials (I hope Homan and Noem increase their security).
Did they expect this to create an excuse to conduct all-out military assaults?
Or was it one of those unexpected consequences they are constantly creating?
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 5h
CA declared a state of emergency due to an increase in ICE raids.
They are working on providing financial assistance to those affected by the raids.
Things are smoldering in Chicago.

We have been invaded by our own government.

I support some of that "Good Trouble"

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Clashes Between ICE Agents and Protestors Escalate in Chicago
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 5h
Do you think Colbert putting this up last night is going to boost attendance Saturday?

I do!
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 6h
NO KING!

He's trying to make them bend the knee by threatening the money cities have invested far in advance to bring these matches to the world.

It won't work.

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Trump threatens World Cup host cities over crime. Some respond with a shrug.
Host city officials say they aren’t too concerned about the president's comments.
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 6h
The regime has B-52s orbiting over the Caribbean - meant to intimidate Venezuela.
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 22h
I find it curious Gramps said that Mayor Wu (intelligent because she’s Asian, but still radical left) wouldn’t send the police after Trump because they love Trump.

Is he trying to conduct a coup on local levels, or making those of us who pay attention curious as to why he thinks she would?
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🚨BREAKING: Arizona’s 7th District is certified — Adelita Grijalva is now U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson’s last excuse is gone. No more lies. No more delays. Swear her in NOW so she can do her job. They can delay, lie, and hide—but the Epstein files aren’t going anywhere. The cover-up is cracking.
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 22h
Today I leaned OAN is providing content for Voice of America.

My god what is happening to my country?
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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 23h
A symptom of psychopathy is no empathy.

Just sayin.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h
Trump at the Charlie Kirk memorial event: "They fired sniper rifles at ICE agents, and me. But I made a turn at a good time. I made a turn at a good time. Charlie couldn't believe it, actually."