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Mark Affleck

@flick131.bsky.social

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USAF RET (24 yrs), Cornhusker at heart, NC by choice. Married animal wrangler: 3 dogs, 6 cats, 3 guinea pigs & a turtle. 65 & just getting started!

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Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · Sep 3

VA has officially rated me 100% disabled. It’s a hard truth, but it’s also validation. Proud of my service in the USAF from Cold War vigilance through two Desert Storms and Afghanistan and grateful it’s finally recognized. We thought the Cold War was won… until Trump capitulated to get elected

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 27m

🇺🇸 Let’s defeat Richard Hudson and send a veteran who still serves

Vote for Major Richard Ojeda a soldier who fought for America, not corporate donors. He’s tough, honest, and loyal to working people not party bosses. NC-09 deserves courage and truth in Congress again.. #OjedaForNC #VoteBlue

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 34m

Russia is a disgrace to humanity
nothing is of value there except oil
They make nothing

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 4h

RFK Jr.’s out here flashing the Kennedy name like it still buys truth, but the man’s compass is busted. He preaches science while twisting it, trapped in his own echo. What was trauma turned to ego now it’s delusion dressed as destiny. The shine’s gone; the story’s off the rails.

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 7h

Disgusting and vile human being who is not fit to serve

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 7h

These marines live in this community so to shit in your own bed isn’t wise

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 15h

the largest coordinated demonstration in U.S. history.
A thunderous, lawful stand against Trump’s authoritarian drift —democracy’s loudest heartbeat yet.

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 15h

Mikey is a muttonhead.

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 15h

Dowd “Pete Hegseth is a muttonhead.”

LMAO 😂

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/o...

Opinion | Fraidy-Cat at the Pentagon

www.nytimes.com

Reposted by Mark Affleck

Hey @rearangle1105.bsky.social · Sep 9

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 1d

Skank

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 1d

Trump “reveals” a covert CIA op in Venezuela because nothing says secret mission like a press conference. The guy couldn’t spell clandestine if it was tattooed on his golf cart. So much for covert; Maduro probably got the memo before Langley did.

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 1d

Trump “tough on Russia”? Please. He slobbers over Putin in Alaska, delays Tomahawk aid to ukraine, then vows to “review sanctions” like it’s bold policy. He’s just fetching Vlad’s slippers again collusion rebranded as foreign policy cosplay.

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 1d

Charlie Kirk’s “connection” to the Air Force Academy is pure politics. Trump appointed him to its Board of Visitors in 2020 a short-lived, unpaid, ceremonial post. Records show he never attended a single meeting before the Pentagon dismissed all appointees in 2021.

www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...

Air Force Academy alumni group’s board considers giving honorary membership to Kirk

A separate motion to award Kirk an honorary degree from the prestigious military institution in Colorado Springs is also being considered.

www.stripes.com

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 1d

Peter Navarro the self-proclaimed oracle of economics who invented his own co-author to agree with him. A true visionary: defying math, logic, and decades of trade data to prove that arrogance really can substitute for evidence. Brilliant stuff.

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 1d

He’ll get a promotion
Officer material

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 1d

a woman is smiling and laughing with the words `` lmao '' written on her face .

ALT: a woman is smiling and laughing with the words `` lmao '' written on her face .

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Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 1d

a man in a helmet says " i see nothing i hear nothing "

ALT: a man in a helmet says " i see nothing i hear nothing "

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Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 1d

MAGA is no longer a political movement it despises politics itself. Built around one man, it demands loyalty, rejects truth, and targets enemies. It’s fascist in nature, thriving on fear, grievance, and retribution instead of democracy or policy.

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 2d

If it’s got a “D”
endorse it!!

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 2d

My mom taught me that equality and decency are the soul of America. I’ve voted blue my whole life not out of protest, but pride. Democrats have always stood for justice, compassion, and progress. It’s why I proudly served this country to defend those ideals that define who we are.

a blue button with the words proud democrat written on it

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Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 2d

just another “coincidence” that the new map magically turns every swing seat crimson red. Nothing says democracy like politicians hand-picking their voters instead of the other way around. Gerrymandering: because winning fair and square is just too risky.

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 2d

Merritt Garland let the truth die as well that’s the part i don’t understand

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 2d

Vacation in Iceland
Foss Hotel jacuzzi on the patio waterfall view from the bedroom
I’m stunned with the beauty of Iceland
Off to the Glacier Lagoon Diamond Beach after checking out
Unfortunately i’ll miss the protest but this was planned many moons ago
My thoughts are always on
Democracy

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 2d

Vacation in Iceland
Foss Hotel jacuzzi on the patio waterfall view from the bedroom
I’m stunned with the beauty of Iceland
Off to the Glacier Lagoon Diamond Beach after checking out
Unfortunately i’ll miss the protest but this was planned many moons ago
My thoughts are always on
Democracy

Mark Affleck @flick131.bsky.social · 2d

Geraldo Rivera once Trump’s loudest cheerleader suddenly discovers ICE masks are “wrong.” Touching.

After years carrying water for a wannabe autocrat, he’s shocked to find out cruelty wears a face cover.

Bravo, Geraldo moral clarity, only a decade late.