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Rob Bluebird

@bobbradysd1.bsky.social

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Stop project 2025 Liberal/Progressive Retired 22yr Corrective & Therapeutic Massage and Deep-Muscle Therapist. Intersectional Activism. Advocate. Grounded. Healthy. Holistic. Cats @35 yr Sobriety since 1981 TBI Survivor . Resilience Truth Seeker in SoCal

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · Feb 9

I just read a great reminder from mariaressa.bsky.social :

Don't swim in the sewer of social media.

Point is: Do Not Lose HOPE

I needed this

Bluesky

mariaressa.bsky.social

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 1h

How Anti-Corruption can be a Winning Issue with Democrats

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 2h

Fighting corruption is not a distraction from defending democracy; it's an impotant part of it. www.thebulwark.com/p/anti-corru...

How Anti-Corruption Can Be a Winning Issue for Democrats

It’s a powerful, unifying theme—and it’s tied to the crisis of democracy under Trump.

www.thebulwark.com

Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 7h

BREAKING NEWS:
Veterans in Congress tear into tRump for Quantico speech with threats to Americans in cities ..

Shosh🇪🇺🇺🇦🇬🇧 WokeAF💥GreenAF💚 Powered by Fury,Disbelief&Determination @shoshanade.bsky.social · 19h

This needs way more attention than it seemingly received (from what I noticed).

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 7h

Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated Trump in court, indicted by Justice Department

~ tRump's DOJ continues to pursue charges against his political opponents
~ Letitia ultimately won a civil fraud case against whiny Chump & his adult sons

www.cnn.com/2025/10/09/p...

Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated Trump in court, indicted by Justice Department | CNN Politics

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents, two s...

www.cnn.com

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 7h

If it's the WP site, just stop the page from loading as soon as you see text ..

Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 8h

steven Miller has been a leading and long time proponent at the center of discussions about invoking the Insurrection Act since Chump took office ..

Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 14h

20 paragraphs down in the NBC News story that broke the information that the administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act is the report that Stephen Miller is driving the issue.

Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 8h

L.A. County considers declaring state of emergency to fight back against ICE raids

~ to provide the LA County Board of Supervisors with more power to assist those affected by the deluge of detainments and deportations.
- Stop page loading to read free

www.latimes.com/california/s...

L.A. County considers declaring state of emergency to fight back against ICE raids

The move would pave the way for an eviction moratorium for households that have lost income due to the immigration raids.

www.latimes.com

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 9h

Go back and review the circumstances at the beginning of the Pandemic ~

~ tRump is a mass murderer!

Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 9h

Trump Starts to Panic as His MAGA Queen Slips Away

One of the most significant points of contention has been Greene’s push to release the Epstein files
- include an extension of Obamacare’s healthcare subsidies
- don't cut Medicaid

www.thedailybeast.com/trump-starts...

Trump Starts to Panic as His MAGA Queen Slips Away

Marjorie Taylor Greene is not toeing the party line, and President Trump has questions.

www.thedailybeast.com

Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 10h

Hundreds of people on a Warrantless Arrest by ICE agents around Chicago over the past few months could be released, according to a new fed. ruling ..

Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 16h

Hundreds of people arrested by ICE agents around Chicago over the past few months could be released, according to a new fed. ruling.

|https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/08/100s-could-be-freed-from-ice-custody-after-ruling-that-warrantless-arrests-violated-consent-decree/

Hundreds Could Be Freed From ICE Custody After Warrantless Arrest Ruling

Immigration attorneys said they have already identified more than 200 arrests that potentially violate the consent decree. However, they said those 200 arrests are likely "just the tip of the iceberg....

blockclubchicago.org

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 10h

In a democracy based on freedom and the rule of law, we don’t jail public officials—or anyone—because of policy disagreements.

We need everyone to repudiate this nonsense because a president cannot act as a prosecutor, judge, jury and dictator ..

Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 12h

In a democracy based on freedom and the rule of law, we don’t jail public officials—or anyone—because of policy disagreements. We need everyone to repudiate this nonsense because a president cannot act as a prosecutor, judge, jury and dictator.

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 10h

Republicans could draw 19 more House seats after an upcoming Supreme Court ruling

~ eliminating Section 2, a provision that prohibits racial gerrymandering when it dilutes minority voting power, would let Republicans redraw up to 19 House seats to favor the party ~

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Republicans could draw 19 more House seats after an upcoming Supreme Court ruling

Many experts are forecasting the end of a key provision of election law — enabling Republicans to shore up their advantage in the House, according to a new report.

www.politico.com

Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 12h

We would like to thank Kristi Noem for bringing cameras with her everywhere and collecting evidence for her future trial at The Hague ..

The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 1d

We would like to thank Kristi Noem for bringing cameras with her everywhere and collecting evidence for her future trial at The Hague.

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 14h

Newsom signs first-in-the-nation bill restricting ultra-processed foods in California schools

The Real Food, Healthy Kids Act, directs the California Dept of Public Health to identify & remove ultra-processed foods that pose the greatest health risks to students ..

www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/08/g...

Governor Newsom signs first-in-the-nation law to ban ultra-processed foods from school lunches | Governor of California

www.gov.ca.gov

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 15h

She's a stupid little witch, like the rest of the Oval office murderous circus ~

Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 15h

~ Get Off My Lawn

If you helped elect ~

RB @rbisrb.bsky.social · 1d

Get Off My Lawn...

Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 15h

~ The USA 🇺🇸 is not a safe place to visit ~

Michael O’Grady 🇨🇦 @mog7546.bsky.social · 1d

The USA 🇺🇸 is not a safe place to visit

#ElbowsUp
#CANADA 🇨🇦
#MOG8

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 15h

~ They Do the Slash .. The Monster Slash ~
~ Budget (C)Gut

This is truly brilliant. Such a way to communicate!

TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 1d

This is truly brilliant. Such a way to communicate,
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 16h

And just like that ~
~white people are concerned about excessive force from law enforcement.

A true statement ~

Not Your Negress @notyournegro.blacksky.app · 1d

And just like that, white people are concerned about excessive force from law enforcement.

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 16h

Remind Bondi that Nixon AG went to Prison for the same conduct ~

Although she's already guilty for allowing the Epstein Pedophile Trafficking in Florida ~

Jewels of a Lion @jewelsofalion.bsky.social · 17h

Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 16h

Pam Bondage Is Covering Up For
Chump, and hiding her conduct ~ Disgracefully

M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 20h

Pam Bondage Is Covering Up For
Chump,Disgracefully.......

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 16h

Six former US surgeons general warn RFK Jr is ‘endangering nation’s health'

Former top doctors condemn health secretary’s vaccine, research policies, saying ideology replaced science at HHS

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 16h

~ Republicans continue to Gut Heath Care ~
"So, Democrats have three words for this: No Fucking Way.
~ It's literally Life or DEATH ~
We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.

Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 2d

"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.

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Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 16h

I wish I had a sweet hedge trimmer like that when I was a teenager cutting lawns & trimming hedges ..

Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 16h

The Case for the Forever Shutdown

Senate Democrats actually allowing the GOP to stop funding the government is only the first step.

Now they have to make the case that Trump’s government is illegitimate.

newrepublic.com/article/2014...

The Case for the Forever Shutdown

Senate Democrats actually allowing the GOP to stop funding the government is only the first step. Now they have to make the case that Trump’s government is illegitimate.

newrepublic.com

Rob Bluebird @bobbradysd1.bsky.social · 16h

Comey’s Charges Dismissed After Trump’s Prosecutor Misspells his Name as “Homey”

L Halligan begged the judge to overlook the error, which she blamed on “frickin’ autocorrect.”

“This is the first time I’ve charged someone”

“Indictmenting is hard.”

www.borowitzreport.com/p/comeys-cha...

Comey’s Charges Dismissed After Trump’s Handpicked Prosecutor Misspells his Name as “Homey”

“Indictmenting is hard," Lindsey Halligan said.

www.borowitzreport.com

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