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Bryan Waterman @waterman.bsky.social · 4h

So glad “Kaputt” was on the set list.

Bryan Waterman @waterman.bsky.social · 4h

Saw Destroyer last night with my daughter, Molly, making good on one of the funniest text messages I’ve ever received, sent 14+ years ago during her first year of high school.

Happy dad w/ a smiling daughter, in blue lighting near the edge of the stage at Knockdown Center in Queens.

Text from 4/15/11, sent to me by my daughter, Molly:

Hey dad what's the name of that song with the "through the back doors of the world. " and cocaine and stuff?

Dan Bejar reading lyrics while he sings. Guitarist in the background.

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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 5h

There's one huge difference between the 2025 Portland protests & the ones in 2020. Today, the ~100 anti-fascist protesters at the ICE facility are sandwiched between the feds who have MAGA-friendly media embedded w/ them, and ~15 MAGA-friendly content creators/counter-protesters out in the crowd.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 5h

As President Trump tries to send the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, conservative influencers are working to support his claim that the city is burning with viral clips from one block. https://wapo.st/4q5HM0n

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Daniel Kibblesmith @kibblesmith.com · 5h

I’m shocked SHOCKED that a dude has a confident interpretation of watchmen that aligns with his politics and even more shocked that he relates to the billionaire character

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Bryan Waterman @waterman.bsky.social · 1d

💔

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Annie Zaleski @anniezaleski.bsky.social · 1d

RIP to Diane Keaton. “Father of the Bride” is perfect and her “Annie Hall” style is still enviable today. people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The Oscar award-winning actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' ...

people.com

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Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 1d

Bought OTD in 1972: and the future. The hits are on the first side but the second is more experimental and far stranger. Postmodern pop with emotion and sound combinations never heard before - oboe with guitar and synth - culminating in the space age torch song Sea Breezes

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

Trump got his COVID19 vaccine today.

He will always have access to everything he needs to maintain his health while denying others the same.

White House memo that says MEMORANDUM
October 10, 2025
TO: KAROLINE LEAVITT, WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
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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NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 1d

The Virginia Senate just told UVA it’s not getting state funding if it accepts the compact since UVA exists to serve Virginia, its residents, & their interests—not be a tool of the federal govt. Scoop from our student newspaper, who’ve been doing vital reporting www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...

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Bryan Waterman @waterman.bsky.social · 1d

Kavanaugh stop, full stop.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 2d

"They put me on suicide watch and they put me in the cell, I'm naked, in like a hospital dress and just a concrete bed with like a mattress, like a thin mattress and, they leave the light on 24/7."

@timmiller.bsky.social talked to a veteran who ICE wrongly detained and brutalized

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darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 1d

the republican majority leader with a clear vision for the democratic party

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Thune: "If the Democrats had won the majority, they probably would've tried to nuke the filibuster. And then you'd have four new senators from Puerto Rico and DC, you'd have a packed Supreme Court, you'd have abortion on demand ... "

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Nomadic Warriors for Pritzker @nomads.bsky.social · 1d

This is an incredibly weak place for them to be. If they end up tear gassing a bunch of librarians and kids in strollers at the family picnic that is No Kings it could trigger the type of support that ends a regime.

I'll see you on the 18th.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Sen. Roger Marshall: "October 18 is when the protest gets here. This will be a Soros paid-for protest for his professional protesters. The agitators show up. We'll have to get the National Guard out. Hopefully it will be peaceful. I doubt it."

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 3d

Last night John Fetterman was the one Democrat who voted with Republicans to let Trump keep bombing boats in the middle of the ocean. Less than 24 hours later, he says Trump should get a Nobel Peace Prize

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

FOX: Do you think Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize?

FETTERMAN: If this sticks. I think the whole point of having a Nobel Peace Prize is for ending wars and promoting peace. And if he brings the Ukrainian war to its end, I will be the Democrat leading the committee for his Nobel Prize Peace.

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Bryan Waterman @waterman.bsky.social · 2d

when you're almost done with a chapter but you notice something cool in one of your sources that you'd somehow missed before

AmeriKraut @inchargeofthegirls.bsky.social · 2d

sherman, for the love of god!

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Rebecca Fachner @rebeccafachner.bsky.social · 2d

I know this is pedantic AF, but you don’t WIN the Nobel Peace Prize (or any Nobel)

You EARN it.

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David Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING:

"Just landed."

Mark Bray confirms to me this morning that he and his family did, on the second attempt, make it out of the US and to Spain

www.wired.com/story/mark-b...

He Wrote a Book About Antifa. Death Threats Are Driving Him Out of the US

Rutgers historian Mark Bray is trying to flee to Spain after after an online campaign from far-right influencers was followed by death threats. He was turned back at the airport on his first attempt.

www.wired.com

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Drew McKevitt @drewmckevitt.bsky.social · 2d

Years ago I was teaching my gun history class and at the end of the quarter one of the students said that he was in the campus TPUSA chapter and they put him up to taking the class to spy on me but he felt bad about that because he loved the class and learned a lot and had a great time

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Brian Connolly @brianconnolly.bsky.social · 2d

It’s wild that there are people who are like “I’m scared my professor is anti-fascist”

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Bryan Waterman @waterman.bsky.social · 2d

Par for the kakistocratic course.

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Prosediva @prosediva.bsky.social · 2d

They keep doing this.

The Independent @the-independent.com · 2d

Trump and White House used footage from Florida to show ‘chaos’ in Chicago, report claims

Trump and White House used footage from Florida to show ‘chaos’ in Chicago: Report

www.independent.co.uk

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Bryan Waterman @waterman.bsky.social · 2d

How do these people live with themselves?

CollinCountyDems @collincountydems.bsky.social · 3d

This is terrifying!

ICE breaks into this woman’s car in the pick-up line at West Loop Elementary school in Chicago and detains her before she can pick her kids up from school. (They were eventually let go after showing their documents)

This is Trump’s America.

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 3d

Has anyone ever asked this man to explain what the is wrong with being Palestinian? Seems like a simple follow up question. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

JD Vance describes Chuck Schumer as "one of the most famous Palestinians in the world"

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Lauren McKenzie @themckenziest.gay · 3d

It’s the Fox News antifa masked guy interview but he has a wig added and it says girlfriend of antifa founder speaks out

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Jared Holt @jaredlholt.bsky.social · 3d

I went ahead and did the starting work for someone who wants to chase this angle. Most right-wing influencers who participated in the "Antifa" roundtable at the White House yesterday have easily provable ties to TPUSA (8 of 12). The other four need a closer look I don't have time for right now.

right-wing influencers standing for a photo together at the white house

(Left to Right)

Jack Posobiec - TPUSA employee
Seamus Bruner - Government Accountability Institute (GAI)
James Klug - TPUSA Ambassador
Jonathan Cho - TPUSA employee
Nick Sortor - Influencer
Julio Rosas - Former TPUSA, Blaze Media
Nick Shirley - Influencer
Andy Ngo - Human Events Media Group*
Brandi Kruse - Influencer
Savannah Hernandez - TPUSA employee
Katie Daviscourt - Former TPUSA, Human Events Media Group*
Cam Higby - TPUSA employee

(Human Events Media Group is closely tied to TPUSA. https://humanevents.com/about-human-events )

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Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 3d

Friends and comrades made a crowdfunding page for my family.

It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.

Thank you for your consideration.

"Help us leave safely" on FreeFunder

Click here to support "Help us leave safely" by Dara on FreeFunder!

www.freefunder.com

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