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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 1d

I keep hearing from others: “Don’t worry. This will be stopped.” And yet, I see neither when, or how…

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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 in federal court on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents, two source...

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 2d

And, don’t forget that Trump doesn’t want to give any back pay to furloughed workers….Your GOP Government, at work.😡

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

So the people causing the shutdown are getting paid. The people keeping the country running don’t.

And Speaker Mike Johnson won’t let the House come back to work. So basically they’re on a paid vacation while Americans miss paychecks.

Did I get that right?

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 2d

I firmly believe that this Administration has no intention of going before the voters in a free and fair election in the Midterms, without doing everything it can to prevent it.

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Republicans Could Draw 19 More House Seats

"Democratic voting rights groups are preparing for a nightmare scenario if the Supreme Court guts a key part of the landmark civil rights-era legislation, the Voting Rights Act — a very real possibili...

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 4d

Just followed all.💙💙💙

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 4d

Ain’t that the truth?

Peppa Pax Pippa 🕊️☮️✌🏼 @peppapaxpippa.bsky.social · 4d

Notice how it's always
"vote according to Biblical values!" until it comes to welcoming the immigrant, helping the poor, feeding the hungry, bringing healthcare to the sick, forgiving debts, caring for our planet, laying down our swords, or loving our neighbors.
@Brcremer

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 4d

Followed all…💙

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 4d

Followed all Resisters…💙

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Kudzu Vine Politics @kudzuvine.bsky.social · 6d

Our thanks to @kkfla737.bsky.social Kartik Krishnaiyer for joining us to discuss his new book: Why Canada Never Became Part of the USA. Listen to the interview at:
open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/iclutxj3

Kudzu Vine

We cover Georgia & Southern Politics like Kudzu! Featuring Tim Shiflett's GOP Outrage of the Week

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 14d

🤣🤣🤣

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 14d

When the President uses federal law enforcement for his personal revenge, it puts all of us in danger.

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 15d

On the day before the shutdown….What is Trump and his bunch up to, now?

Hegseth abruptly summons top military commanders to a meeting in Virginia next week

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Hegseth abruptly summons top military commanders to a meeting in Virginia next week

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned hundreds of generals and admirals to a base in northern Virginia for a sudden meeting next week.

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 17d

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 18d

To no one’s surprise…🙄

Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence

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Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence

President Donald Trump is using the platform of the presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without giving new evidence.

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Kudzu Vine Politics @kudzuvine.bsky.social · 19d

Listen to "Dr. Allan J. Lichtman" by Kudzu Vine Politics via #spreaker www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-a...

Dr. Allan J. Lichtman

Dr. Allan Lichtman joined us to discuss his new book: Conservative to the Core. Also, Tim, Wendy, & David discussed the testimony of FBI director Kash Pate

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 21d

Followed all…💙

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 21d

Just followed all.💙💙💙

Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 21d

Oh, we certainly know why…

Axios @axios.com · 21d

JUST IN: Bureau of Labor Statistics postpones key inflation data report

Bureau of Labor Statistics postpones key data report with no explanation

There is heightened concern about the future of key government statistics, including politicization and accuracy.

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 21d

The Republicans totally ignore the 75 million people who voted Democratic in the last Election. Well suddenly, they need some Democratic Senators to pass something. So…

Senate rejects competing bills to fund government, increasing risk of shutdown on Oct. 1

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Senate rejects competing bills to fund government, increasing risk of shutdown on Oct. 1

The Senate rejected competing measures to fund federal agencies for a few weeks when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1, increasing prospects for a partial government shutdown on that date.

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 22d

Followed all…💙💙💙

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 22d

Just followed all of these Resisters.💙

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 23d

If you consider Antifa to be your enemy, then you are a Fascist…

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Kudzu Vine Politics @kudzuvine.bsky.social · 26d

Our thanks go out to @hughjackson.bsky.social , editor of the @nevadacurrent.com for joining us on the show to discuss both Nevada Politics and the decline in visitors to Las Vegas. Listen to the interview & full show at: www.spreaker.com/episode/hugh...

Hugh Jackson of the Nevada Current - Kudzu Vine

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · 25d

Gee, no kidding…🙄

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Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade says comment about killing mentally ill homeless people an ‘extremely callous remark’ | CNN Business

After shocking many by saying mentally ill homeless people should be put to death, Fox News morning host Brian Kilmeade apologized on Sunday for what he called an “extremely callous remark.”

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Tim Shiflett @demts.bsky.social · Sep 10

If they can do this, then every state in this Country could find a way to do it.

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This state will become 1st to offer free, universal child care

New Mexico has become the first state in the country to guarantee free child care to families residing in the state.

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Kudzu Vine Politics @kudzuvine.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our thanks goes out to @billmccamley.bsky.social for joining on the show to discuss his new book and Substack of the same name: Right My Dudes.....Now What?. Listen to the interview and the full show at: www.spreaker.com/episode/bill...

Bill McCamley - Kudzu Vine

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