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Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 4h

Autism isn’t a flaw it’s a different way
of seeing the world. I don’t apologize for
how my brain works. I’m proud of my
perspective, my strengths, and yes,
even my struggles. Because every shade
of autism is important and beautiful.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 4h

Mitch Albom and his story about second chances is inspiring and hopeful.
Just what is needed!

Thank you PBS NewHour

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Author and humanitarian Mitch Albom on love, hope and second chances

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

What he not saying is that his friends and cronies invested a fortune in Argentina since their guy Milei won, they stand to lose a big chunk of those fortunes the way things are going, and Argentina’s elections are in two weeks and we are tampering in them to bail Milei out.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 15h

Love the frogs, I do wonder, is this connected to the frog in the pot of water on the stove analogy?
These frogs appear to have jumped out of the pot and are making fun of those who turned on the heat.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 16h

He is getting it done.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

School performance, graduation rates, and proficiency are all making strides in Illinois.

We know that here we can’t abandon the pursuit of academic excellence.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 16h

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 16h

Johnson is a hypocrite. Republicans only tool is extortion and they’ve used it so often it’s become their brand.

<“If we acquiesce to the Democratic extortion right now, it is only going to be worse next time,” Johnson told his members on Thursday’s call, according to a source.>

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 17h

IMO, He’s making a huge deal about mortgage fraud allegedly committed by his foes because of course we all know by now this is pure projection.
Mortgage/bank/Business fraud is what he was convicted of.
I do wonder, how’s this going to end?

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 1d

Well, there it is in black and white - the repubs are hypocrites.

Craig Murray🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 @craigmmurray.bsky.social · 1d

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Feathered Stone @stonefeathers.bsky.social · 1d

Who hates America again? Who side is violent and won’t play by the rules again?

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Video Of Capitol Riot Shown During First Jan. 6 Committee Hearing

YouTube video by NBC News

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Joan Walsh @joanwalsh.bsky.social · 2d

If seeing the video of a pastor being shot in the head with a pepperball and pepper-sprayed in the face up close doesn't change this debate just a little, I don't know what will...Of course it's not on Fox or NewsMax...

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 1d

WTF? This must be a joke!

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

Nothing says “America First” like letting another country put an Air Force base in Idaho

Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 1d

IMO, democratic lawmakers should continue to require restoration of healthcare subsidies.
Repubs are lying and know they’re holding a loosing hand. I can hear the desperation in their whining.

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Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 1d

Fun Fact: no President of the United States has “plenary authority.”

The Constitution was written and structured to avoid EXACTLY THAT!!

People who publicly state otherwise violate the oath of office and should be removed.

They are incompatible with the idea of fealty to the Constitution.

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

“When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist.”👇

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Independent C-SPAN caller to Rep. Mark Alford: "You're taking credit for $50b that you just gave to the hospital industry. That's after you took away $150b. You don't take credit for just giving back a little bit of money after taking away so much. So quit lying. It just makes you look horrible."

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

{ gift article } www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/u...

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 1d

Who is our María Corina Machado?
Is really like to know!

Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - her incredible optimism has already changed her country. I spoke to her, and wrote about her, at the beginning of this year:
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela

Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.

www.theatlantic.com

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Lisa Reyna Loe @lisaloe.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Nobel Peace Prize day to all who celebrate! 🕊️

In a brilliant and well deserved move, an (1) antifa (2) Latina (3) woman, María Corina Machado, wins for her work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela.

María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 1d

The current regime does not ever tell the truth.

NPR @npr.org · 1d

ICE claims assaults on its officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.

White House claims "more than 1,000%" rise in assaults on ICE agents, data says otherwise

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers claim assaults on their officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 2d

TIER ONE: Americans who Donald Trump pedophiled with: They get shielded from prosecution for the crimes they did commit.

TIER TWO: Americans who brought Donald to justice for the crimes he did commit, they get prosecuted as revenge even if they committed no crimes whatsoever.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 2d

The ‘currency swap’ has been finalized. Argentina got their $20 billion and gave us an unknown number of pesos, while he cuts healthcare and human services for Americans. Don’t call it a bailout, they say — it’s like saying tariffs aren’t taxes. What happened to America First?

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 2d

Inside Portland’s War Zone (Spoiler: It’s a Farmers Market

Inside Portland’s War Zone (Spoiler: It’s a Farmers Market)

YouTube video by Adam Parkhomenko

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 1d

Jojo thank you. I tried to write about Bondi but you as always nailed it.
I really get a boost from reading your posts.

>Pam Bondi isn’t just what happens when ambition outlives conscience. She’s what happens when it kills it and wears the skin to work.>

JoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 1d

Fuck Pam Bondi.

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Fuck Pam Bondi

Pedophile-Protector Pam and the Pageant of Performed Offense.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 1d

Northern NH “Northcountry” is wonderful. This is the way it’s supposed to be. People peacefully living their lives.
I’m pleased to hear from our NH Governor Kelley Ayotte about her visit to Canada.
NO National politics to divide us.
A boring but feel good video.

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Ayotte on Canada Trade • 222-Mile Run for Service Members • Berlin PorchFest | Oct. 10, 2025

YouTube video by The Colebrook Chronicle

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