Don Frickel
@d5frickel.bsky.social
Progressive Democrat. Blue is my color. Retired lawyer and former Creative at Apple. 5 children; 12 grandchildren. No DMs, please.
RFK, Jr, the mindless anti- vaccine zealot propped up and mischaracterized by his girlfriend at the time.
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Olivia Nuzzi’s Real Victims
More than her fiancé, or fellow female journalists, the public will pay the price for these misdeeds. RFK Jr. will see to that.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
RFK, Jr, the mindless anti- vaccine zealot propped up and mischaracterized by his girlfriend at the time.
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Who makes these headlines? The only thing “controversial” about the video reminding service members they are not permitted to follow illegal orders is that Felon 47 doesn’t like the message. Obviously he is planning to issue illegal orders, if not already.
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Pentagon says it will investigate Sen. Mark Kelly after controversial video
The Defense Department announced it would investigate Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) for “serious allegations of misconduct” after his participation in a viral video.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Who makes these headlines? The only thing “controversial” about the video reminding service members they are not permitted to follow illegal orders is that Felon 47 doesn’t like the message. Obviously he is planning to issue illegal orders, if not already.
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It’s just impossible to convict someone of stating the law.
Q is will the military stand up to Felon 47 and Hegseth ?
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Q is will the military stand up to Felon 47 and Hegseth ?
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Confused Trump, 79, Mistakenly Amplifies Calls to Impeach Himself
The president’s tirade against a group of Democratic lawmakers backfired.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
It’s just impossible to convict someone of stating the law.
Q is will the military stand up to Felon 47 and Hegseth ?
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Q is will the military stand up to Felon 47 and Hegseth ?
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Yep, sounds what we would expect. Felon 47 and his cult literally don’t care. This is just a culture war issue they use to rile the base.
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Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Yep, sounds what we would expect. Felon 47 and his cult literally don’t care. This is just a culture war issue they use to rile the base.
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And now she’s an expert on the UCMJ!! She may know more than her boss, but she still misses the mark. Just how does one abide by the Code if they don’t ask questions about the legality of an order when they are in doubt?
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Karoline Leavitt declares soldiers must never question illegal orders
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted that the United States "can't have" soldiers questioning whether orders are legal after Democrats pointed out that troops have a responsibility no...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
And now she’s an expert on the UCMJ!! She may know more than her boss, but she still misses the mark. Just how does one abide by the Code if they don’t ask questions about the legality of an order when they are in doubt?
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🤣🤣🤣🤣 Halligan has already demonstrated that she is not competent to act as a prosecutor.
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Leavitt insists DOJ prosecutor 'extremely qualified' and vows to appeal tossed foe cases
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday that the Department of Justice will appeal a federal judge's decision to dismiss cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Att...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Halligan has already demonstrated that she is not competent to act as a prosecutor.
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Agree. We must move quickly or it will be too late. He makes very clear what his intentions are. Felon 47 and Hegseth simultaneously.
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If this psychotic Trump outrage isn't impeachable, nothing is
Donald Trump just called for the execution of American veterans — all of them also elected members of Congress — because they reminded our active duty soldiers that it’s a violation of both American a...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Agree. We must move quickly or it will be too late. He makes very clear what his intentions are. Felon 47 and Hegseth simultaneously.
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Nope. Felon 47 is demanding that the military follow legally dubious orders and attacking correct statements of law from the Ds to terrorize the troops. So transparent; so reprehensible. Impeach and throw him in jail.
November 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Nope. Felon 47 is demanding that the military follow legally dubious orders and attacking correct statements of law from the Ds to terrorize the troops. So transparent; so reprehensible. Impeach and throw him in jail.
Wow, the guy is bonkers, and as president of the US, he is acting as Putin’s agent. Disgusting.
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'Contrary to American interests': Trump's newest meltdown leads to ridicule from experts
Donald Trump on Sunday uncorked a massive attack on certain allies amid a brewing new scandal, leading to condemnation from experts and political observers alike.Trump took to Truth Social during what...
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November 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Wow, the guy is bonkers, and as president of the US, he is acting as Putin’s agent. Disgusting.
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If even half of this is true, many heads should roll in the regime. Starting with Witkoff, the amateur diplomat, and Kushner, the amateur financier.
November 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If even half of this is true, many heads should roll in the regime. Starting with Witkoff, the amateur diplomat, and Kushner, the amateur financier.
Pretextual basis for investigation. Likely a fishing expedition. Gross.
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Federal Suit Seeking Names of Some Jewish Employees at Penn Sparks Backlash
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November 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Pretextual basis for investigation. Likely a fishing expedition. Gross.
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As “deep” as it can get given the shallowness of the subject.
November 22, 2025 at 2:33 AM
As “deep” as it can get given the shallowness of the subject.
Princess of the “Quiet, Piggy” clown show.
Karoline Leavitt Says Trump’s “Piggy” Insult Is a Sign of Respect newrepublic.com/post/203460/... via @newrepublic.com
Karoline Leavitt Says Trump’s “Piggy” Insult Is a Sign of Respect newrepublic.com/post/203460/... via @newrepublic.com
Karoline Leavitt Says Trump’s “Piggy” Insult Is a Sign of Respect
Reporters should be grateful Donald Trump will insult them to their faces!
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November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Princess of the “Quiet, Piggy” clown show.
Karoline Leavitt Says Trump’s “Piggy” Insult Is a Sign of Respect newrepublic.com/post/203460/... via @newrepublic.com
Karoline Leavitt Says Trump’s “Piggy” Insult Is a Sign of Respect newrepublic.com/post/203460/... via @newrepublic.com
You’re forgetting Graham’s block on the bill to reverse the secret provision giving him and his cronies a right to sue because his phone records were scrutinized. Such a fraud!!
'It's sad!' Morning Joe unloads on Lindsey Graham's latest 'pathetic' defense of Trump
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'It's sad!' Morning Joe unloads on Lindsey Graham's latest 'pathetic' defense of Trump
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'It's sad!' Morning Joe unloads on Lindsey Graham's latest 'pathetic' defense of Trump
Joe Scarborough blasted Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Friday for supporting President Donald Trump’s death threats against a handful of Democratic lawmakers who had reminded active duty service member...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
You’re forgetting Graham’s block on the bill to reverse the secret provision giving him and his cronies a right to sue because his phone records were scrutinized. Such a fraud!!
'It's sad!' Morning Joe unloads on Lindsey Graham's latest 'pathetic' defense of Trump
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'It's sad!' Morning Joe unloads on Lindsey Graham's latest 'pathetic' defense of Trump
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There Is little more loathsome than this trait of Dirty Donnie. Unfit for office.
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19 Clips of Trump Demeaning Female Reporters in Last Few Months
Trump reserves particular venom for the women who cover him.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
There Is little more loathsome than this trait of Dirty Donnie. Unfit for office.
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“Things happen.” 1st, MBS orders a killing, 2nd, resulting in MBS becoming a pariah in all decent parts of the world, 3rd, DJT starts his recovery with golf tournaments , and 4th, he invites him to DC to wipe killing away with “Things happen.” He wants the $$$. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing
The de facto Saudi ruler was branded a pariah in 2018 after the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Now, U.S.-Saudi relations are approaching a high point.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“Things happen.” 1st, MBS orders a killing, 2nd, resulting in MBS becoming a pariah in all decent parts of the world, 3rd, DJT starts his recovery with golf tournaments , and 4th, he invites him to DC to wipe killing away with “Things happen.” He wants the $$$. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
This is a disgraceful use of government resources all in the interest of feeding this little boy’s ego.
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Kash Patel Assigns FBI SWAT Team to Protect 27-Year-Old Girlfriend
The latest episode in questionable uses of government resources
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November 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This is a disgraceful use of government resources all in the interest of feeding this little boy’s ego.
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Deranged. Not sure he slept at all last night. Too busy typing rants into Truth Social. Clearly out of his mind. Get him out of there.
'Lied!' Enraged Trump attacks new target with fresh threats of prosecution
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'Lied!' Enraged Trump attacks new target with fresh threats of prosecution
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'Lied!' Enraged Trump attacks new target with fresh threats of prosecution
President Donald Trump floated a new criminal indictment Monday after accusing former FBI Director Christopher Wray of having committed perjury.“Wray lied!!!” Trump wrote on his social media platform ...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Deranged. Not sure he slept at all last night. Too busy typing rants into Truth Social. Clearly out of his mind. Get him out of there.
'Lied!' Enraged Trump attacks new target with fresh threats of prosecution
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'Lied!' Enraged Trump attacks new target with fresh threats of prosecution
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😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂. Release the Dirty Trump files!!
Trump wanted investigations into everyone but him.
Turns out he is the most mentioned name in Epstein’s own emails.
At this point they read more like Trump files than Epstein files.
Regardless, Release The Files‼️
Turns out he is the most mentioned name in Epstein’s own emails.
At this point they read more like Trump files than Epstein files.
Regardless, Release The Files‼️
November 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂. Release the Dirty Trump files!!