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Democracy requires ethics. Capitalism needs conscience. Seek greatest good. AntiFascist, 💯 Rule of Law - hold business and gov’t accountable. Kindness, Empathy, Respect. Inherent team-builder, retired-ish tech biz dev. BS/MBA 🚫DMs 🚫porn 🚫psychopaths

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Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · Jan 20

IMO, a must-read today - how
Hitler dismantled a Democracy in 53 days. Very…timely.

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How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days — The Atlantic

He used the constitution to shatter the constitution. January 08, 2025 Ninety-two years ago this month , on Monday morning, January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed the 15th chancellor of the Weim...

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Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · 7m

North Carolina is arguably the fastest growing state economy in the United States (CNBC)

Also fact: for the fifth year, NC is dead last in Oxfam International’s "Best States to Work Index"

High biz profits and low worker wages/benefits are both carefully protected via Republican gerrymandering.

Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · 4h

I’m sure you must.

Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · 5h

Yes, their numbers - voter support - is

Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · 6h

If only they could grasp the concept of “logic”

dan @amerkincynic.bsky.social · 16h

Every time they scream about big bad antifa, they are openly admitting they are fascists. Which is about as anti American as you can get.

Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · 6h

Must confess that I was expecting Mike’s lips to be working a different (if smaller) piece of anatomy.

Chevron @lachevron.bsky.social · 16h

Mikey you guys want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid and hide the Epstein files so spare me this BS. Only one person can end the shutdown and you call him daddy.

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Mingomonk @mingomonk.bsky.social · 8h

Gym KNEW

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In new documentary, former Ohio State wrestlers say U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan knew about Strauss abuse • Ohio Capital Journal

Survivors of Dr. Richard Strauss say Ohio Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan known about the sexual abuse the student-athletes experienced, according to HBO’s new documentary Surviving Ohio State.

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 11h

We don't bow.

We don't kneel.

In America, we decide, not dictators.

No thrones. No crowns. #NoKings social.demcast.com/s/Z1fEFSb8

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Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · 6h

Let the dominos fall where they may.

Oh, and release the Epstein files.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13h

Marge Greene yesterday, Loomer today.

Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · 6h

Karma.

Ms. Kevin @kkalmes31.bsky.social · 8h

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Ms. Kevin @kkalmes31.bsky.social · 8h

Mike Johnson, when you say your prayers tonight don't forget to ask forgiveness for lying about those of US Americans who love our country, who march proudly even at the age of 74 in defense of democracy and u better be sincere because your God knows sincerity when He hears it and when He doesn't 🙏

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 3d

AG Bondi, here’s that correction you requested.

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Chris Morran @themorrancave.bsky.social · 2d

Those influencing Trump education policy aren't shy about wanting to eradicate public schools.

Asked what % of kids she imagines should be in public schools, Tiffany Justice -- Moms for Liberty cofounder, now with Heritage Foundation -- told @propublica.org

“I hope zero. I hope to get to zero.”

These Activists Want to Dismantle Public Schools. Now They Run the Education Department.

Under Trump, the Department of Education has been bringing in activists hostile to public schools. It could mean a new era of private and religious schools boosted by tax dollars — and the end of publ...

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Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · 6h

No evidence that this -won’t- be the case:

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Pritzker: "He wants to militarize major cities because he wants us to get used to the idea of troops on the streets. I believe he's gonna post people outside of polling places and if he needs to in order to control those elections, he'll assume control of the ballot boxes & count the votes himself"

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Float_All_Boats @floatallboats.bsky.social · 6h

Aaaaaahhhhh…so nice…💙

Pattye Ludwig 🇺🇸 @pattyeludwig.bsky.social · 2d

Just because I need some comfort. My honey, in Philadelphia 2005. I was sitting right behind him at our table. “I Got A Woman” by Ray Charles.

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