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Tom

@thomfromla.bsky.social

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Father, Husband, Resister, Musician, Go Eagles, Go Phillies Psalm 109:8 -"Let his days be few and brief; And let others step forward to replace him." No posts = No follow DM's = Block

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 3h

Trump tried to privately message AG Pam Bondi on social media to demand she prosecute his political opponents, but instead he posted it publicly.

Link => archive.ph/iteHG

Inside the Justice Department Where the President Calls the Shots

The president has executed a wholesale transformation of the Justice Department, taking control in ways he could have only dreamed of in his first term.

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Tea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · 8h

Here’s a small list of everyone. Trump considers less important than protecting Epstein and his pedophile posse.

Our military
Air traffic controllers
All government workers
Social Security recipients
Air travelers
You

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Dan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News @froomkin.bsky.social · 15h

Illinois judge blocks ICE from using force against peaceful protesters, clergy and journalists. Also requires visible ID. An overdue victory for the First Amendment.
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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 20h

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12h

Shameless Liar Donald Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."

Portland, OR, four days ago:

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Harry Dunn @libradunn1.bsky.social · 12h

This 36 year old Lindsay Halligan has now indicted Comey and James in weeks since trump sent a post (meant to be a private messaage) to Pam Bondi telling her to start arresting people

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Grace F. Schroeder @graceschroeder.bsky.social · 11h

All the finest people have indictments in this administration. It's kind of a great club.

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Kimba @kimba1129.bsky.social · 11h

Color me shocked

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Allan Campbell aka Al's Patch ☮️ #GivePeaceAChance @alspatch.bsky.social · 1d

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Kristi Noem: "I was in Portland and met with the governor and mayor and chief of police and superintendent of the highway patrol. They are all lying and disingenuous and dishonest people. Because as soon as you leave the room, then they make the exact opposite response."

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@LemonSlayer @lemonslayer.bsky.social · 12h

Trump’s war on the left: Inside the plan to investigate liberal groups

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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 12h

If this isn't vindictive prosecution, what is? Andrew Weissmann on James Comey criminal charges... the best, most complete analysis anywhere
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If this isn't vindictive prosecution, what is? Andrew Weissmann on James Comey criminal charges

"This could blow up."

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 12h

CNN: We have just learned that Letitia James has just been indicted by the DOJ

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 13h

How is that probable cause?!

Screenshot of a tweet from Matt Hill (@thematthill) on X. The tweet states that Greg Bovino admitted agents can detain people based on behavior like looking scared or gripping the steering wheel tightly, even if they’re U.S. citizens. Below is a CNN screenshot showing Bovino being interviewed, with the headline: ‘Exclusive: Agent leading Trump’s immigration crackdown speaks to CNN.’

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

GOV. PRITZKER: “This is a convicted felon threatening to jail me? He’s an unhinged, insecure wannabe dictator. Come and get me.”

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Tom @thomfromla.bsky.social · 12h

Yeah right. And I have a bridge I think you'll be interested in buying.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Thune: "The president would like to overhaul Obamacare and give people health insurance that is higher quality and more affordable."

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DrH @drhaup.bsky.social · 13h

They want us uneducated, unhealthy and scared. Do not comply!
#BannedBooksWeek

DemCast USA @demcast.com · 15h

Book bans do not protect children; they seek to control them. They limit what young people can know, imagine, and question.

Resistance is Reading. Share this post now to spread the word about Banned Book Week!
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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 13h

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Michael Adzema @sillymickel.bsky.social · Jan 20

thank you for your service, Arie, Truth Warrior

#TruthWarriors

Arie Meadowlark /I\ @ariefarnam.bsky.social · Jan 19

We marched in this deep red county. A long line of passing men in trucks gunned their engines. How are so many so brainwashed?
#TruthWarriors #theresistance #resist #FBPE #AntiFascist #SaveOurDemocracy #organize #trumpsucks
#WomenRights #DisabilityRight #SocialJustice #WealthGap
#StrongerTogether