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Carl Paradise RESISTS autocracy @carlparadise.bsky.social · 4h

Today's AI is trained so it makes money for the vendors

AI CEOs are typically Republicans (or worse) & don't want gun restrictions

If we get more Pre-Crime Units, like the current mass surveillance system already operating in NYC, it will violate our civil rights & keep the wealthy donors safe

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Artisan Ross @lewiston.bsky.social · 5h

1️⃣ Can AI Predict Mass Shootings?

David Deutsch, in Possible Minds: 25 Ways of Looking at AI, argues that AI lacks the creativity to predict complex human behaviors such as mass shootings.

Source: [Popular Mechanics](www.popularmechanics.com/technology/s...)

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iceblueroses @iceblueroses.bsky.social · 1d

Hmmm and such interesting timing as Maine votes to possibly limit absentee voting next month… #SaveMaineAbsenteeVoting

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Artisan Ross @lewiston.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 From Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination:

The man who 'ended 8 wars' — yet declared one on Americans — might soon start new wars in Canada, Mexico, or Greenland...

But not Norway. I mean, it’s not like you rigged the Peace Prize… right!?

🤔 What happens if he doesn’t win?

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horizonmedia.bsky.social @horizonmedia.bsky.social · 1d

8️⃣ From Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon, the pattern is undeniable: political operatives are weaponizing trust itself.

This isn’t just about votes anymore — it’s about our beliefs, our trust, and how easily our democracy can be manipulated by bad actors. #Portland #Maine #Oregon #Election2025

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horizonmedia.bsky.social @horizonmedia.bsky.social · 1d

7️⃣ Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was clear: 'To any bad actors involved, you will be caught and punished.'

That’s the right message — but transparency will be key. The full chain of custody, communication logs, and Amazon tracking data must be made public. #FullTransparency

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horizonmedia.bsky.social @horizonmedia.bsky.social · 1d

6️⃣ If this was orchestrated, it wasn’t about ballot fraud, it was about undermining trust in Maine’s elections.

Was this a 'perception operation' designed and carried out by conservatives to spark outrage amongst the MAGA base and to influence voters to support stricter voting laws?

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horizonmedia.bsky.social @horizonmedia.bsky.social · 1d

5️⃣ The details are too neat to ignore:

• 250 ballots missing.
• 250 found in an Amazon box.
• A resealed package.
• Partisans informed first.
• Story breaks before investigation begins.

It looks staged — a narrative built to erode trust in Maine’s and America's absentee ballot process.

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horizonmedia.bsky.social @horizonmedia.bsky.social · 1d

4️⃣ Let’s be clear: the ballots were blank and unusable. They couldn’t change an election — but they could change public perception.

That’s the real power of breaking a story like this — it shapes perception before facts emerge. #ElectionSecurity

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horizonmedia.bsky.social @horizonmedia.bsky.social · 1d

3️⃣ Here’s where it gets odd:

Before election officials were told, a Republican legislator and a conservative blogger were notified by the package recipient.

They subsequently reported the incident publicly, on social media — but not to the Secretary of State or Law Enforcement until the next day.

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horizonmedia.bsky.social @horizonmedia.bsky.social · 1d

2️⃣ The Maine Secretary of State confirmed both the count and the timing — and called in law enforcement, including the FBI.

Amazon says the package was tampered with outside its network.

The ballots are now invalid, but the story spread across social media instantly. #AbsenteeBallots #ElectionFraud

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horizonmedia.bsky.social @horizonmedia.bsky.social · 1d

1️⃣ The Maine 'Amazon Ballot Box' Incident — What’s Really Going On?

A Newburgh, Maine woman allegedly received 250 absentee ballots in an Amazon box — the same day Ellsworth reported 250 missing.
Coincidence? Maybe not.
#Maine #Elections

wgme.com/news/local/a...

Amazon says it had nothing to do with 250 Maine ballots in one of its boxes

Law enforcement, including the FBI, is investigating the incident.

wgme.com

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

If you come for my people, you come through me.

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Artisan Ross @lewiston.bsky.social · 7d

Strip away left vs. right politics, and mass shootings come down to two undeniable truths:

1) A person choosing homicidal violence.

2) Easy access to guns.

Unless we face these realities and work together to create effective solutions, the killing won’t stop. #EndGunViolence

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horizonmedia.bsky.social @horizonmedia.bsky.social · Sep 3

#LewistonStrong 💙

www.wmtw.com/article/surv...

Survivors and family of victims in Lewiston mass shooting sue U.S. government

100 people impacted by Maine's deadliest mass shooting are suing the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, and the Keller Army Community Hospital for negligence and failing to prevent the killings.

www.wmtw.com

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Artisan Ross @lewiston.bsky.social · May 10

At the Lewiston Institute, we use advanced data analysis to uncover patterns in mass gun violence—patterns that can predict where and when tragedy might strike.

It is my hope that these insights will empower politicians, communities, and save lives. #EndGunViolence

substack.com/@lewistonins...

2025 Los Angeles, California Mass Shooting Forecast

City of Los Angeles Mass Shooting History

substack.com

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🍒 𝓛𝓪𝓾𝓻𝓮𝓵𝓑𝓵𝓾 🍒 @laurelblu.bsky.social · Jan 9

A picture of the Trumps at Jimmy Carter's funeral. What could be said about Trump at his funeral? It would have to be lies, as there is nothing great to say about him. He's had no great accomplishment. He's divided the country. He's a felon. He's a grifting, lying, self-absorbed psychopath.

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🌊Joy🌊 @joyofroses.bsky.social · Jan 7

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horizonmedia.bsky.social @horizonmedia.bsky.social · Jan 7

Wow! The Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus new rule will remove $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans, according to the bureau, which means lenders won't be able to take that into consideration when deciding to issue loans.

apnews.com/article/bide...

Biden administration bans unpaid medical bills from appearing on credit reports

Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports, where they can block people from mortgages, car loans or small business loans.

apnews.com

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horizonmedia.bsky.social @horizonmedia.bsky.social · Jan 7

The article mentions the Franks and the unknown person(s) but doesn't say if they've identified them.

However, I'd imagine if the Frank family went through the list and circled who knew them personally, they'd be one-step closer to figuring it out.

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Mbsolheim @mbsolheim.bsky.social · Jan 7

He IS INSANE

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Alice's Restaurant exile @hopelong.bsky.social · Jan 7

What next, Gulf of Trump?

horizonmedia.bsky.social @horizonmedia.bsky.social · Jan 7

Trump vows to rechristen the Gulf of Mexico as the “beautiful” Gulf of America, then goes on a rant about Canada's national security and economy being dependant on US subsidies, saying 'Canada will face very serious tariffs' as he continues to try to strongarm the Country.

wgme.com/news/nation-...

Trump promises to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'

President-elect Donald Trump during a Tuesday press conference vowed to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' in honor of the U.S.

wgme.com

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Dave @daveonli.bsky.social · Jan 7

The local Türkmenbaşi - just as off his rocker as well.

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Long-eared Jeroba formerly Carlos Montoya @chiefsadface.bsky.social · Jan 7

How much of this is Donkey stealing light from President Carter?

horizonmedia.bsky.social @horizonmedia.bsky.social · Jan 7

Trump vows to rechristen the Gulf of Mexico as the “beautiful” Gulf of America, then goes on a rant about Canada's national security and economy being dependant on US subsidies, saying 'Canada will face very serious tariffs' as he continues to try to strongarm the Country.

wgme.com/news/nation-...

Trump promises to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'

President-elect Donald Trump during a Tuesday press conference vowed to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' in honor of the U.S.

wgme.com

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Amber Johnson 🇨🇦 @amberjo2.bsky.social · Jan 7

Surely this will bring down the price of eggs.

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