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Beanbag753

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Another Virginian concerned by the rise of authoritarian regimes here and abroad. I seek to repost reputable news and thought pieces on US policy, geo politics, and occasional sarcasm / humor.

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Beanbag753 @beanbag753.bsky.social · 2m

Never forget that Donald Trump was president when Jeffrey Epstein died on August 10, 2019.

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Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize the poor while the wealthy live in a bubble of luxury

The Vatican released the document, entitled "I have loved you," which Francis had begun to write in his final months but never finished. Leo credited Francis with the text, cited him repeatedly, but s...

Beanbag753 @beanbag753.bsky.social · 1h

Rutgers Expert on Antifa Tries to Flee to Spain After Death Threats www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/n...

Rutgers Expert on Antifa Tries to Flee to Spain After Death Threats

www.nytimes.com

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Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 22h

“Someone” cancelled my family’s flight out of the country at the last second.

We got our boarding passes. We checked our bags. Went through security. Then at our gate our reservation ‘disappeared.’

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Beanbag753 @beanbag753.bsky.social · 9h

Portland Domestic Terrorist!

Beanbag753 @beanbag753.bsky.social · 1d

Why follow this podcaster? Steve Eisman is the real life architect of the Big Short.

U.S. Consumers Are Collapsing: Cars, Credit, & the Chaos Ahead | The Weekly Wrap

YouTube video by Steve Eisman

Beanbag753 @beanbag753.bsky.social · 1d

Will Trump's terrible polling results prompt him to desperately invoke the Insurrection Act before the November 2026 elections?

Beanbag753 @beanbag753.bsky.social · 1d

New Anti-Fascist Anthem?

Zach Bryan - Bad News [Unreleased]

YouTube video by Zach Bryan Archive

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Broadview police chief accuses ICE agents of making false 911 calls

Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.

www.cbsnews.com

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Steven @stevens59.bsky.social · 2d

Know what's to lose if Project 2025 is a success! www.fff.org/explore-free...

Timely Lessons About Tyranny from the Father of the Constitution – The Future of Freedom Foundation

“Take alarm at the first experiment on our liberties.” — James MadisonWhether we ever realize it not, the enemy is not across party lines, as they would have us believe. It has us surrounded on all si...

Beanbag753 @beanbag753.bsky.social · 2d

Did Coca-Cola pull Super Bowl sponsorship over Bad Bunny halftime show? www.snopes.com/fact-check/c...

Did Coca-Cola pull Super Bowl sponsorship over Bad Bunny halftime show?

Coca-Cola hasn't even advertised in the event since 2020.

Beanbag753 @beanbag753.bsky.social · 2d

Secretive Watchlisting Center Executing NSPM-7
open.substack.com/pub/kenklipp...

Secretive Watchlisting Center Executing NSPM-7

“We’re expanding the watchlist,” FBI director says amid 300% increase in domestic terror cases.

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Beanbag753 @beanbag753.bsky.social · 2d

This video suggests, IMO, that they are preparing to invoke the Insurrection Act.

Miles Taylor on X: "I used to help run this Department. This is the creepiest, stupidest, and most wildly irresponsible video it’s ever released." / X

I used to help run this Department. This is the creepiest, stupidest, and most wildly irresponsible video it’s ever released.

Beanbag753 @beanbag753.bsky.social · 2d

ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team

Documents show that ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.

Beanbag753 @beanbag753.bsky.social · 3d

Good point and I agree, but this is just for a laugh.

Beanbag753 @beanbag753.bsky.social · 3d

What the Texas National Guard expects to do in Chicago versus reality