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In Spite of Trump @inspiteoftrump.com · 3h

Finally, someone telling it like it is.

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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 5h

“The Heritage Foundation [which spearheaded Project 2025] says it will ‘identify and target’ Wikipedia editors over alleged bias.“ 9/18/25 … 1/ www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...

The right wing is coming for Wikipedia

The Heritage Foundation says it will "identify and target" Wikipedia editors over alleged bias. What does that mean for Wikipedia’s future?

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In Spite of Trump @inspiteoftrump.com · 4h

LMAO

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Joseph Smith American Moses — Book of Mormon (Lyric Video) [OBC]

YouTube video by Trafalgar

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In Spite of Trump @inspiteoftrump.com · 5h

I've heard this discussion before.

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Clerks - Death Star Contractors

YouTube video by Abs

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 6h

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/AoXcgAq

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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In Spite of Trump @inspiteoftrump.com · 7h

Dear Michael Hirschorn,

Place this opinion back up your ass, where it came from.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 7h

Spoke in Carroll, Iowa today. I met up with Catelyn Drey who recently flipped a red senate seat blue.

Rural Democrats are here...we’ve always been here.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 12h

President Trump called Portland a war zone last week, and now state Republicans are trying to deliver one—by sharing a photo of “South American riot police” in 2008 from Getty Images. trib.al/TXz1zYw

Republicans Caught Using Fake Image to Lie for Trump About Portland

The Oregon Republican Party used images of riots in South America.

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Mo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 12h

Just today, here's a story from the @chicago.suntimes.com -- not only are ICE/feds masking themselves constantly (and some local cops too, I've seen it), now they're driving around without license plates. More "laws for thee, whatever I wanna do for me" in action chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...

Federal immigration officers wear masks, no name tags — now some drive cars without license plates

The Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations.

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In Spite of Trump @inspiteoftrump.com · 13h

"Broncos Country, Let's Ride!"

-Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 13h

No shit…

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In Spite of Trump @inspiteoftrump.com · 13h

old man yells at cloud is written on a newspaper

ALT: old man yells at cloud is written on a newspaper

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In Spite of Trump @inspiteoftrump.com · 13h

I'm sure it's taxpayer money that is needed elsewhere, and not out of the pockets of those directly responsible.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 14h

A library director in Wyoming who was fired two years ago because she refused to remove books with sexual content and LGBTQ themes from a library's children and young adult sections has just been awarded $700,000 in a settlement. t.co/EA5L1kOZfV

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/us/wyoming-library-settlement-book-bans-terri-lesley.html?smtyp=cur&smid=fb-nytimes&fbclid=IwdGRjcANWLXdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhlnY6nKj_j4zuP3VjNSstXWBaV1t8-sPQ5C3b_jS6WN...

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 1d

Breaking the law so he can endanger the nation, Russ Vought arches an eyebrow as he strokes a white Persian cat on his lap.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 1d

RIFs can’t be done without agency leadership so this is RFK Jr extending his purge of CDC scientists to help Vought’s shutdown agenda. Genuine public health risks created by aggrieved men.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Eric Feigl-Ding @drericding.bsky.social · 1d

Guess who just got both the updated COVID vaccine and flu shots today? Your dear Leader Trump. Maybe you should get them too.

Sincerely, An Epidemiologist Who Told You Trump Would Get COVID Booster.

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In Spite of Trump @inspiteoftrump.com · 1d

That was an absolute dime to second.

In Spite of Trump @inspiteoftrump.com · 1d

Happy to be your bodyguard, fella. I didn't play in the NFL, but it wasn't because I didn't weigh enough.

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In Spite of Trump @inspiteoftrump.com · 1d

This is garbage! Holy shit.

Add this:

"In 2020, Rowan donated $1m to the Trump campaign. In November 2024, following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Rowan was interviewed for the U.S. Treasury Secretary nomination by President Trump."

How absolutely embarrassing for the New York Times.

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In Spite of Trump @inspiteoftrump.com · 1d

Earthquake is getting out of hand. First he struck the Phillipines and now Russia?

When is someone going to act?

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CosmicJoker @cosmicjokerog.bsky.social · 1d

The Fascists States of America

Fuck ICE, Trump, Miller, Thiel, Hegseth, RFK.jr and every traitor republican in "congress"

thedesk.net/2025/10/wgn-...

WGN-TV producer detained by Border Patrol during operation in Chicago

A video producer for WGN-TV was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents during an enforcement operation in Chicago on Friday.

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In Spite of Trump @inspiteoftrump.com · 1d

I'm sure the school board, comprised of the world's most pathetic townies, would love to get rid of band and trade it for a firearms class.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 1d

The educator of 42 years said the mandate is a line he refuses to cross. “Politics and religion have no place in the public schools,” he said.

Band director resigns after refusing to hang Ten Commandments in Texas classroom

The educator of 42 years said the mandate is a line he refuses to cross. “Politics and religion have no place in the public schools,” he said.

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