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independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 33m

“Who’s Charlie Kirk?” asked Milagros Garcia, 56, sitting on the grass with a plate of chicken on Saturday at the Charlie Kirk memorial in Lima.

“I’ve never seen him,” when shown the event’s flier — a photo of Mr. Kirk in front of the Peruvian and American flags. Three women around her concurred.

Thousands of Miles From the U.S., Charlie Kirk Becomes a Political Tool

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independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 3h

“He didn’t violate a crime.” Huh? Yes but he apparently violated the law. I’ve been paid $50k in my career too. But never in a paper bag. Vance utterly embarrassed himself.

independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 3h

Yikes!

independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 5h

“Already, in the hours following the ceasefire announcement, Trump announced his administration would lift sanctions brought by the Biden administration against violent Israeli settlers.”

As Ceasefire Nears, Jared Kushner’s New Investments Could Boost Israeli Settlements

Just before the Israel-Hamas war ceasefire deal, Donald Trump’s son-in-law doubled his stake in an Israeli firm that stands to gain from expanding Israeli settlements.

www.levernews.com

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independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 18h

Trumpworld's Least Favorite Cabinet Secretaries

“Worst, Bondi,” they begin. “2.) Bondi. 3.) Bondi. 4.) Bondi. 5.) HegsethRFKTulsiNoem.”

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independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 23h

Trump amplifying Putin’s declaration that the Nobel committee has lost credibility is not the flex he thinks it is. How embarrassing.

independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 1d

Gov Phil Scott (R-VT) re: administration’s deployment of federalized Nat Guard troops: “I don’t think the military should be used against our own people. In fact, it’s unconstitutional,” Scott said. “Unless, of course, there’s an insurrection, much like we saw January 6 a few years ago.”

October 10, 2025

All of President Donald J.

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independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 1d

I took Tylenol for autism and my son was born pregnant!

independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 1d

Every damn flight. Every damn time.

independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 1d

Stupid like this?

independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 1d

It’s a pump and dump scam - taxpayer bailout of hedge funds. One of the cronies is Stan Druckenmiller, Bessent’s mentor at Soros Fund Management. Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office holds the 2nd largest position in Argentina’s principal exchange-traded fund. Hello MAGA?

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine that

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independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 1d

🤥

independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 1d

The after effect of guzzling gallons of Kool Aid.

independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 1d

What is “Democrat oriented”?

independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 1d

In exchange for contract awards to rebuild/develop Gaza? Time will tell.

independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 1d

I’m still waiting to hear where the $50k in the take out bag ended up.

independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 2d

The Argentina bailout is so Bessent’s hedge fund buddies can do a pump and dump to exit their positions and leave US taxpayers on the hook. Watch and see.

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independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 2d

“No one could do what that man is doing today.” So refreshing to hear a rare truth bomb in the fire hose of fabrications.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 2d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 2d

I read a variety of content and then draw my own conclusions and occasionally share them. Are we a nation that needs to be told what to think now? And instruct others on proper/permitted thoughts and expression? Stay in school kids.

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independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 2d

“In one document, James writes in an email to her loan originator, “this property WILL NOT be my primary residence.”
James also checked a box on another document that indicated the property would not be her primary residence.”

Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated Trump in court, indicted by Justice Department — CNN

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents, two s...

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independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 3d

“In other words, US taxpayer money is propping up the peso, allowing hedge funders to sell their Argentine assets at inflated prices, after which the peso will promptly fall again.”

Bailing out Bessent’s Buddies’ Bets on Argentina

Trump bails out hedge funds’ failed bets on Milei while his foreign aid cuts will kill millions of children

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independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 3d

D.C. Restaurants Try to Keep Calm and Carry On as More Military Troops Roll In

Business owners ask for customers’ support during a turbulent time

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independent56.bsky.social @independent56.bsky.social · 3d

They’re busy at the shredder.

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