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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1h

Robert De Niro: “Now we have a would-be king — King Donald the First. Fuck that. I’m Robert De Niro and I’m asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18th”

👉👉 nokings.org

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Jack Murphy @jackmurphyrgr.bsky.social · 1h

That we accept this behavior is an indictment of our entire country and society.

Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 3h

Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams “I’m 15!” as Man Kneels on Her Neck

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4h

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.

Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas

With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.

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fakelawn @fakelawn.bsky.social · 3h

Think of it in terms of them as bank robbers who are now killing some of the hostages.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 8h

“YOU hit HER.”

CHICAGO - Trump’s ICE goons ram into a passing car after snatching someone, then brutally drag the female driver of the car they hit out of her car with guns drawn and arrest her too. (Her brother says she’s a citizen)

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Your Internet Friend Tom Tomorrow @tomtomorrow.bsky.social · 9h

this entire clip is fuckin comedy gold

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 1d

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fakelawn @fakelawn.bsky.social · 9h

He just kept saying, “I like them French fried potaters, mmmhmm” in his most-grating Billy Bob Sling Blade voice until she snapped.

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fakelawn @fakelawn.bsky.social · 10h

If the public were saavy enough, they would understand that there absolutely would be a wall of live standup if Trump were telling the truth and Portland was actually burning.

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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 11h

It's dangerous to say, but since it is true, it's more dangerous to not say: The Supreme Court of the United States is not a legitimate body. It's been deliberately and systematically captured by ideologues on behalf of an anti-Constitutional project, and its extremist members have been bribed.

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 22h

"If we were even to suppose the national rulers actuated by the most ungovernable ambition, it is impossible to believe that they would employ such preposterous means to accomplish their designs."

Oh Alexander, honey.

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 1d

Quoted by Judge Perry today in her opinion in Illinois v Trump

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fakelawn @fakelawn.bsky.social · 1d

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 1d

If the Dems bail out a guy who is firing furloughed workers while he has his ballroom built on the taxpayers dollar and is sending 20B to Argentina and constructing an air base for Qatar in Idaho during the shutdown

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fakelawn @fakelawn.bsky.social · 1d

#pedocontheory

(Also, anyone who runs interference for a pedophile, like Mike Johnson is currently doing, is probably a pedophile themselves.)

Mike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 1d

JFC. Ron DeHaas, founder of the Christian antiporn app Covenant Eyes, has stepped down from NCOSE after his 38-year old son was charged with sexual abuse of a child.

Covenant Eyes is the app used by House Speaker Mike Johnson and his son to monitor each other's internet behavior.

Covenant Eyes Cofounder Helps Post Bond for Adult Stepson, Who Is Charged With Felony Child Sex Abuse

In August, Thomas Wideman, an adult stepson of Covenant Eyes cofounder Ron DeHaas, was arrested during a CSAM sting operation.

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fakelawn @fakelawn.bsky.social · 1d

This is actually true.

Stuart L. Riley @slriley.com · 1d

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Chris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 1d

NIXON: “So there’s these frogs. They’re popping up everywhere. Inflatable frogs, gyrating.

HALDEMAN: [inaudible]

NIXON: “That’s what I’m [expletive deleted] saying. Then they shot the priest.”

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fakelawn @fakelawn.bsky.social · 1d

Lol

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fakelawn @fakelawn.bsky.social · 1d

When you run interference for a pedophile, you become a suspect pedophile in my book. Gay or straight, doesn’t much matter. Add that to his overall creepy persona and the weird story of his adopted son…

Wouldn’t be the first pedophile GOP Speaker of the House; that would be Denny Hastert.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 1d

George was just trying to get to work.

ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.

This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 1d

"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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Adam Selzer @adamchicago.bsky.social · 1d

The frogs have landed in Chicago!

Protestor in a frog suit and an anti-Ice sign with what I believe to be a Pokémon character on a street corner in Rogers Park.

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fakelawn @fakelawn.bsky.social · 1d

Not that you need convincing, but there is ZERO chance that a 14-year veteran video producer for WGN was throwing things at ICE as she was working.

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Angus Johnston @angus.bsky.social · 1d

An important dynamic in govt right now is the issue of who has to convince someone to act to get what they want, and who has the power of inertia on their side.

Right now, Grijalva can't be seated until Mike Johnson allows it. After Wednesday, she's seated without any action from him.

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 1d

I wish lying wasn't just accepted and allowed because there's no way that happened. Sorry but no producer is ever doing that. Ever. Just not something that happens. And I'm referring to real producers like Ms. Brockman here and not a "producer" on Timcast

CJ Ciaramella @cjciaramella.bsky.social · 1d

UPDATE: In emailed statement to me / @reason.com, DHS alleges that WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman "threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer."

Screencap of email from DHS public affairs: Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin:

“U.S. Border Patrol was conducting immigration enforcement operations and when several violent agitators used their vehicles to block in agents in an effort to impede and assault federal officers. In fear of public safety and of law enforcement, officers used their service vehicle to strike a suspect’s vehicle and create an opening. As agents were driving, Deborah Brockman, a U.S. citizen, threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer.

“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of illegal aliens violently resisting arrest and agitators and criminals ramming cars into our law enforcement officers. These attacks highlight the dangers our law enforcement officers face daily—all while receiving no pay thanks to the Democrats’ government shutdown.”

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Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 1d

This arrest appears to be in direct violation of a temporary restraining order prohibiting DHS officers from arresting journalists. The officers here may well be subject to contempt of court. protectdemocracy.org/wp-content/u...

It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants,' their officers, agents, assigns, and all
persons acting in concert with them (hereafter referred to as "Federal Agents"), are temporarily
ENJOINED in this judicial district from:
a.
Dispersing, arresting, threatening to arrest, threatening or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist, unless Defendants have probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime.

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fakelawn @fakelawn.bsky.social · 1d

Not too late to start…

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

So Trump gave Argentina a $20 billion bailout and is now building a Qatari military facility in Idaho.

While Americans can’t afford groceries.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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