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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 1d

The federal government can stay shut until at least Inauguration Day 2029 for all I care. Democrats in Senate and House should not cave to Republicans. Cave & the next 3+ years will be even worse than the hellscape we’re experiencing. @degette.house.gov @bennet.senate.gov @hickenlooper.senate.gov

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 1d

Congress wanting to provide taxpayer funding for 24/7 security for members of Congress, alarms & more for their homes. They make society dangerous for everyone, enrage people 24/7 & now want massively expensive taxpayer funded security. All of us deserve a life free of harm, not just them.

jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 1d

‘84mph in a 65 zone’, ‘running a red light’. 50 in a 20, red light means stop after 4+ cars blow through it. The lack of enforcement in Denver area is appalling. I’m a NO on new bonds except for libraries/parks. Not voting for any incumbent in Denver who’s in office now. Deliver the basics first.

jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 2d

Trump just sent $20 BILLION of U.S. taxpayer money to Argentina….

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 2d

Whether our congressional elected employees are Dems or Repubs, we should be calling them weekly. Flood them with feedback, what you support, what you don’t, what you want. With enough noise we might get through this catastrophic regime. Senate 202-224-3121 House 202-225-3121 or look up direct #’s.

jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 3d

It's not a war but an invasion full of war crimes including genocide of over 60,000+ innocent people (10,000+ children) & displacement of thousands more, by Israel & its disgusting IDF. When 1 person or a group commits a crime, decent people don't take out a neighborhood/city/cntry. @thejournal.ie

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 3d

Israel has said all parties have signed the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, adding that the release of the captives would "bring the end to this war".
http://jrnl.ie/6840159

Israel says ceasefire could take hold 'within 24 hours' as Trump eyes Egypt visit for signing of deal

The agreement follows a 20-point peace plan for Gaza announced last month by Donald Trump.

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 3d

If, as it should be, U.S. resident South African oligarch Elon Musk's personal billions were are in jeopardy for injuries & deaths from his self driving systems they would become flawless a heck of a lot faster than we're seeing progress towards. The lives he's sacrificing don't matter, obviously.

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 3d

The President of the U.S. - Trump - is so stupid that to communicate to his (private yet government paid) Attorney General (Bondi), he sent a message on Truth Social that turned out to be public. Versus calling her himself, getting a staff member to get her on the phone, other secure method?

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 3d

The military should NOT be paid while millions of others suffer, go without wages and without healthcare. A lot of military f*ckers voted Red/Trump; live the life you voted for.

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 3d

Ok then, doesn't sound like Trump sending his son in law to Gaza to visit with Israeli war criminals about building resorts in Gaza on land stolen from over 60,000 (10,000+ children) Israel murdered is a Nobel prize winning action either. Think about that # for a minute. Over 60,000 innocent people.

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 3d

Pope Leo is right and @msnbc.com has turned into a disappointment. FO Catherine.

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 3d

Here's a link to the document. I'm a Catholic & appreciate Pope Leo's leadership; look forward to reading it in its entirety. I think people & countries who have the most should do the most for those who have little or nothing. Because its right, it feels good &/or you're worried about judgment day.

Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te of the Holy Father Leo XIV on Love for the Poor (4 October 2025)

APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION DILEXI TE OF THE HOLY FATHER LEO XIV TO ALL CHRISTIANS ON LOVE FOR THE POOR [ Multimedia ] _____________________

www.vatican.va

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 3d

I’m really disappointed in Federal courts. The so called three coequal branches of government is bullshit when it’s time for the Judicial branch to step up against a President who keeps committing crimes & entrenching fascism in the gov’t. Citizens are getting essentially no justice.

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 4d

They are very smart. Protesting to express their views while also making Donald Epstein Trump look like a fool....again. Good for them.

jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 4d

No bailout for farmers! There are lots of industries, businesses & people that aren't pro Trump like the farming industry. They voted for this; Trump campaigning that 'tariff' is a beautiful word. $20 billion to Argentina, talkng about $10 billion to farmers. How about 0 to them & send rest of us $$

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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 4d

Reuters photographer Jonathan Ernst noticed that Bondi flipped open a file during the Senate hearing and he zoomed in.

Inside were her crib notes for attacking the senators.

The GOP now practicing Cliff's Notes Fascism

In other words, under oath Bondi was purely a performance.

Bondi senate hearing had a folder full of notes for attacking the senators

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 4d

I believe there’s a hearing in a Federal court this Thursday because the judge said it was not clear what the duties of the guard in Chicago are. Judge wants answers before deciding on restraining order request. 300 is probably to stand outside some ICE & other federal buildings but 🤷 .

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 4d

It was Americans in the Guard who stood down street doing nothing on J6 while ppl in building were hiding, Trumpers were stealing & defecating, because they were ordered to wait.I have no doubt they will shoot/kill unarmed Americans if ordered to do so anywhere in the U.S. Protest but be careful ppl

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 5d

Michael has been AIPAC's bitch for years. He is nearly as responsible for the genocide of over 66,000 Palestinians including over 10,000 children as Netanyahu & his terrorist filled administration. You cannot arm the war criminal Michael & then claim innocence. I will never vote for you for Governor

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 5d

We've been waiting for nearly 10+ years for Trump/Republicans "better and cheaper" healthcare legislation. Not even a draft of legislation has been issued. Ok, we're waiting for infrastructure week and for Mexico to pay for the wall too. Yet 167 M voters (Trump + non voters) wanted them in Nov '24.

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 5d

I am not a beneficiary of Medicaid or ACA subsidies but I support them. Why do the majority of voters in Tennessee support Trump & their other elected Republicans when anyone minimally knows they don't care about regular people; in fact blame those who have little for the biggest problems?

jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 5d

Whether someone is a beneficiary of Medicaid or ACA subsidies, all us benefit from them. Proactive healthcare is less expensive (& painful) than waiting for an ER visit. With over 60% of economy from consumer spending, even my retirement savings benefit from everyone having some financial stability.

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 5d

It’s going to be very difficult to get $25 million for the man arrested (Patel) from taxpayers with this —> “Patel’s attorney, Ashleigh Merchant, called the whole thing a misunderstanding.”

jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 5d

Invoking the Insurrection Act is also reviewable by federal courts so he’d be seeing a new string of losses there. That Act is more impossible to prove as applicable for the activities that exist only in his mind. A big FU to Trump voters & non voters who have brought this upon the rest of us.

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jaycolo.bsky.social @jaycolo.bsky.social · 6d

So you think putting Trump/Republicans in power with worse consequences than Dems is somehow teaching the Dem party a lesson? When you’re mad at someone, you hit your own head repeatedly, scream ouch & then yell “take that” at the person you’re angry with? That’s a strategy I guess; not a good one.

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