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Jen Mercieca

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Explaining anti-democratic rhetorical tricks. Award winning #teamrhetoric professor & author. Very earnest. Democracy cheerleader. Views represent my academic research, not my university. I post things on substack: https://jennifermercieca.substack.com/

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Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · Nov 10

We are the leaders we are looking for. 🫶

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 2h

I TOLD YOU TO CHECK THE SASSAFRAS! 🙄

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 2h

Those frogs clearly have violent extremism in their three-chambered hearts

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 11h

Happy Friday to everyone who didn’t lose a peace prize today! 🤭

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 13h

there's a lot of layers there

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 13h

It's Nobel to protect democracy.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 17h

Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize

Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize

Leader of country’s opposition receives award after intense public and private campaign by Donald Trump

www.theguardian.com

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

😭🌈

WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 1d

This is Manolo. His family invited strangers to spend time with him on his last day. His mom said, "This was such a perfect way to celebrate the life of a dog who truly loved spending time with people and their dogs. Run free and fast forever, Manolo. I will never stop missing you." 14/10 for all

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

First rule of Antifa: if you TALK about Soros checks, you don’t receive Soros checks! Second rule of Antifa: NEVER SMOKE THE WORM. 🐍

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

a cartoon coyote is standing in the sky with a cloud in the background

Alt: a cartoon coyote is standing in the sky with a cloud in the background

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Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

yas yas yas = codeword democracy

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

YES, SHE WAS ALWAYS ONE OF US

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

Lindera was infiltrated and disbanded. NEVER use the Lindera. NEVER, unsafe. Do your purification ritual with an extra cartwheel for safety tonight.

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

😭/😂

(they are Antifa)

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

check your sassafrasses Ina. Cookie instructions are there.

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

Hooligans, I cannot keep answering these questions. Check your Sassafrasses, mute the loot, study your maps. Our time has come.

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

Mute the LOOT, check your Sassafras!

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

Ever danced with the Devil in the pale moonlight? If NOT, check your Sassafrasses!

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

It's in the Sassafras. Make it sparkle 💫

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

The Supremes will never be traced back to the source.

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

Secundum Quid. Sine Die.

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

The Snap and the Crackle are otherwise occupied with The Bedlam Plan. Pop will still treat. Carry on and don't forget to check your Sassafras.

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

Never HEADS always TAILS Steve. Consult the Antifa guidebook, Rule 4.20

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

I can't believe I leaked about the moonbeams 😭

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

Bishop knight 2.

Jen Mercieca @jenmercieca.bsky.social · 1d

EXCELLENT. We'll review it before The Sovereigns, right before the next meeting. Consult your Sassafras for more.