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Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 12h

Teachers will be required to tell kids to eavesdrop on their parents to see if they criticize Trump. America is less white all the time. This is stupid.

These are people who would commit atrocities and have you forget them. Yes, that is future tense.

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Trump undertakes a MAGA-centric makeover of US civics education • Michigan Advance

WASHINGTON — A slew of conservative groups will lead a new coalition to spur civics education and push the subject in a more patriotic direction, the U.S. Education Department announced last month, ra...

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Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 12h

Again. Every accusation is a confession. This was all shame and retaliation. Once trumps gone and his shiatkicker admin is out real law will take over and they will claim retaliation. Nazis didn't get mercy. Neither should they for following orders.

Prosecutors Sucking Lemons in Their Vindictive Prosecution of Jim Comey - emptywheel

Unless prosecutors find a way to make the Jim Comey prosecution go away, in nine days, we'll get details (in the Vindictive and Selective Prosecution motion) of the efforts Trump has already made to p...

www.emptywheel.net

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 13h

Some good news for we, the people and the rule of law.

Donald Trump on Saturday got hit with a legal loss when an appeals court blocked his administration from deploying the National Guard on the streets of Chicago, Illinois.

www.rawstory.com/trump-blocke...

Appeals court blocks Trump from deploying National Guard on streets of Chicago

Donald Trump on Saturday got hit with a legal loss when an appeals court blocked his administration from deploying the National Guard on the streets of Chicago, Illinois.NBC News legal affairs reporte...

www.rawstory.com

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Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 14h

What Happens After We Die? These UVA Researchers Are Investigating It.

When our bodies perish, can our consciousness persist? At the University of Virginia, researchers are searching for answers, one near-death experience at a time.
www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/18/w...

What Happens After We Die? UVA Researchers Are Investigating It.

When our bodies perish, can our consciousness persist? At the University of Virginia, researchers are searching for answers, one near-death experience at a time.

www.washingtonian.com

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 17h

He's a virus and wiping us all out

Just as we've got measles outbreaks and are heading into flu season.

Trump did the same when he scuttled Obama pandemic initiatives at the CDC and NIH along with WHO collaboration on the verge of COVID.

economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/interna...

Trump administration lays off dozens of disease detectives and scientists

Dozens of CDC employees, including top scientists, “disease detectives,” and the entire Washington office, were notified Friday that they were being laid off as part of the Trump administrations lates...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 19h

Qatar really raised the bar for bribes with that flying national security threat they gave him.

Gotta up your bribery game now.

Who could ever have foreseen this turn of events

like, besides everybody?

www.rawstory.com/trump-solar/

Trump kills major project backed by company donating millions to his White House ballroom

A firm that cut millions of dollars in donations to President Donald Trump's plan for a massive new ballroom wing of the White House has suddenly found one of its flagship energy projects canceled by ...

www.rawstory.com

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 19h

This "comedy" deep dive on Steven Miller is excellent if you can stomach it....

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlKD...

The Making Of Stephen Miller - SOME MORE NEWS

YouTube video by Some More News

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Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 20h

At the Hexacon offensive security conference in Paris on Friday, Apple vice president of security engineering and architecture Ivan Krstić announced a new maximum payout of $2 million for a chain of software exploits that could be abused for spyware.

arstechnica.com/security/202...

Apple ups the reward for finding major exploits to $2 million

With bonuses, maximum rewards can be as high as $5 million.

arstechnica.com

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 20h

Bribe for Cheetolini in form of a "donation" to the White House ballroom fund: $5 million. Cheetolini still cancelling your flagship government project with no explanation: Priceless

Did you make a deal with the deal artist?
Have the business success you bribed for
www.rawstory.com/trump-solar/

Trump kills major project backed by company donating millions to his White House ballroom

A firm that cut millions of dollars in donations to President Donald Trump's plan for a massive new ballroom wing of the White House has suddenly found one of its flagship energy projects canceled by ...

www.rawstory.com

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 20h

Florida resident James O’Gara received a surprise visit from law enforcement at his home last week in what First Amendment experts have labeled a clear attempt at intimidation in response to a “pretty innocuous postcard” he had sent a government official.

www.tallahassee.com/story/news/l...

Police visit over 'You lack values' postcard sparks First Amendment debate

A Largo man sent a postcard to Florida's chief financial officer that said "YOU LACK VALUES." Then armed police showed up at this doorstep.

www.tallahassee.com

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 20h

OK now we’re ready for Halloween. Fully.
Happy Saturday!

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 21h

Disarray? Almost like there was a struggle or something? Or, maybe he had undiagnosed epilepsy or was a poor homemaker. I guess we'll nevar know.

...have they considered it might be because Epstein didn't kill himself?

www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey...

In cell where Jeffrey Epstein died, a scene of disarray that never underwent thorough inspection, experts said

Photos of Jeffrey Epstein's cell show a scene of disarray that never underwent a proper inspection, according to experts.

www.cbsnews.com

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 22h

Hey Gym Jordan, sorry to interrupt you - holy crap the entire politics is vile. Not evil, vile it's the same word. I thought things couldn't get worse. Guess what, they got worse. Get out. There's the exit over there. Out.

www.rawstory.com/jim-jordan-t...

'On the table': Jim Jordan opens the door to impeaching judges who restrain Trump

House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) is making noises that he is open to the idea of impeaching judges who use the law to restrain Donald Trump’s policies that do not pass constitutional ...

www.rawstory.com

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 22h

Yesterday a judge told ICE to stop using force against Chicago journalists. Guess what they did today. Go on, guess

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/10/w...

WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 22h

Naziferatu accidentally says "I" when discussing Cheetolini's powers. Dick Cheney unavailable for comment

Well he's not covered by any scotus immunity yet so let's hope he gets a reckoning down the line

newrepublic.com/post/201663/...

Stephen Miller Accidentally Says “I” When Discussing Trump’s Powers

Miller’s slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge.

newrepublic.com

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 1d

Trump needs to feel like everyone sees Miller as the top dog and Trump as the face (yikes). His narcissism will take over. Get Miller on screen overstepping and back-pedaling and make sure Trump sees it so often he dreams about it.

Call Trump Miller Lite
newrepublic.com/post/201663/...

Stephen Miller Accidentally Says “I” When Discussing Trump’s Powers

Miller’s slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge.

newrepublic.com

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 1d

"So now Trump is left watching from the sidelines - furious, while the Nobel Peace Prize goes to someone backed by members of his own team."

Team Trump did not help defeat Trump. Trump defeated Trump. He never stood a chance.
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Letter Emerges Showing Marco Rubio and Several GOP Lawmakers Backed Machado for Nobel Peace Prize — Now Trumpworld Is Fuming

Donald Trump has spent years arguing he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, citing everything from foreign policy deals to "ending wars." But this year, the prize went to Venezuelan opposition leader Marí...

dailyboulder.com

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 1d

That lopsided smile doesn't look good. IANAD but bilateral asymmetry like that suggests a stroke. I wonder if it's because while he was sequestered, he found out he didn't get the Nobel Peace Prize and he stroked out, or had a full-on aneurysm?
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Shocking theory about Trump's Walter Reed visit for his second 'annual' check up

Trump was 78 when he was inaugurated back in January and is on track to become the country’s oldest president by the end of his second term

www.irishstar.com

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 1d

This is great for understanding the fundamentals of how AI actually works. Great job!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrK3...

AI: What Could Go Wrong? with Geoffrey Hinton | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

YouTube video by The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 1d

Border Patrol needlessly kills family dog during unwarranted search.

They learned it by watching her!

Dude was all "Notice me, Senpai Kristi Noem!" in trying to get a promotion?
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El Paso family claims Border Patrol killed their dog during search, CBP reviewing incident

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says they are reviewing a "use of force incident" in El Paso, after a family says a Border Patrol agent unjustifiably shot...

kfoxtv.com

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Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 1d

Jeff Epstein: Bad Pedophile.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjhS...

The Onion Investigates: Jeffrey Epstein

YouTube video by The Onion

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Legal Defense Fund @legaldefensefund.bsky.social · 2d

With a history of discriminatory practices, Craig Trainor has been confirmed as Assistant Secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Millions of Americans already face barriers to housing. Appointing someone trying to dismantle civil rights protections will only cause more harm.

Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 1d

"There goes my noble prize chances for next year"

It's horrible to laugh as such a terrible situation.
Did anyone really think orange goblin would pull it off?

Ceasefire means Hamas is supposed to cease firing, not Israel.
www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfe...

Attacks on Gaza continue after Israel agrees ceasefire

Explosions and smoke were seen in Gaza on Friday, with attacks taking place after Israel’s gov't approved the ceasefire.

www.aljazeera.com

Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 1d

Donald Trump is perfectly healthy. Everyone has 5 annual check ups every year. Totally normal. Yup. Nothing to see here. 🙄

It's normal when you're a morbidly-obese 79 year-old who doesn't exercise and eats like a spoiled child.
www.rawstory.com/trump-health...

'No one has an annual physical twice': Trump insider baffled by Friday hospital visit

According to Salon’s Brian Karem, there is at least one Donald Trump insider who finds the president’s visit on Friday to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center concerning.Earlier in the week, W...

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Gvnzng aka Victor @gvnzng.bsky.social · 1d

Wow... of all the people in the world, it's a woman... from Venezuela? StrokeWatch 2025 is on!

His "physical" is probably just sedation so he doesn't pull a Scanners in impotent rage or He'll blow up a dozen empty boats in some random Venezuelan port in response to the news.

Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins

Nominations closed in January but US President Donald Trump had led a public campaign to win the award.

www.bbc.com

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