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Jerry Wayne

@jerrywayne.bsky.social

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Liberal, agnostic, secular, Democrat, Vietnam Veteran, movie buff; retired, living in Mexico. No DMs unless I know you.

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Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 25d

American free thought history lesson.
www.thoughtco.com/robert-g-ing...

Robert G. Ingersoll, America’s Preacher of Freethought

Robert G. Ingersoll was a popular lecturer in the late 19th century, a leading figure of freethought. He was a lawyer and social justice proponent.

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Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 9h

There is a crook in the White House.
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Trump says he'd have final say on money he seeks over past federal investigations into his conduct

Trump says he'd have final say on money he seeks over past federal investigations into his conduct

President Donald Trump says the federal government owes him “a lot of money” for prior Justice Department investigations into his actions and insists that any decision on a payout would “have to go ac...

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 18h

Ignore all laws about altering historic properties ✅
Pave over Rose Garden for tacky Mar-A-Lardo Patio ✅
Demolish East Wing after lying that "It won't interfere with the current building. It'll be near it but not touching it" ✅
Build gaudy $250M Ballroom as public struggles financially ✅

#Ugh🤢✅

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

I am completely awestruck by the ease with which Mike Johnson lies on a daily basis. I'll never understand how such a transparently fraudulent "man of faith" can live with themselves. Life is too short to be that phony.

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Chad Loder @chadloder.bsky.social · 14h

"US Marshal shot during immigration enforcement in LA"

* article explains he was shot by an ICE officer whose weapon discharged when he used it to smash a car window

US Marshal shot during immigration enforcement operation in LA, reports say

A U.S. Marshal was shot while assisting an immigration enforcement operation, according to several reports.

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 10h

Buttigieg: You can make everyday life better in this state. You can get a problem solver into the highest office in the Commonwealth, and send a message of hope that will be noticed around the country

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 15h

Johnson: They go before cameras incredibly and just lie to the American people. Over and over. It's a stunning thing to watch

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MikeM3 @mikeg80.bsky.social · 22h

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Raskin details how he tried to get unanimous consent today to force Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva, but the Acting Speaker Haridopolos "scurried out of the room"

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 11h

Asking earnestly, how is the ballroom project at all legal under the Anti Deficiency Act?

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 11h

The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 10h

Opinion | Why 'No Kings' protests didn't excite Black America www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Opinion | Why 'No Kings' protests didn't excite Black America

Within the Black community, one heard lots of comments suggesting that the “No Kings” protest was not something we should bother with.

Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 14h

James Comer Accidentally Gives Great Reason to Release Epstein Files newrepublic.com/post/202073/... via @newrepublic.com

James Comer Accidentally Gives Great Reason to Release Epstein Files

The House Republican was trying to defend Donald Trump and ended up just undermining his own party’s case.

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Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 14h

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Trump nominee says MLK Jr. holiday belongs in ‘hell’ and that he has ‘Nazi streak,’ according to texts

Paul Ingrassia’s bid to lead a whistleblower agency is set for a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.

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Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 14h

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Trump nominee says MLK Jr. holiday belongs in ‘hell’ and that he has ‘Nazi streak,’ according to texts

Paul Ingrassia’s bid to lead a whistleblower agency is set for a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.

www.politico.com

Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 14h

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No plans for Trump and Putin to meet in 'immediate future,' White House official says

There are no plans for President Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin to meet "in the immediate future," a White House official said on Tuesday.

Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 16h

Weird story corner:
skeptoid.com/episodes/1011

The Not-Deer and Weird Appalachian Lore - Skeptoid

When ordinary deer turn grotesque, Appalachia’s forests whisper of the Not-Deer — unnatural predators lurking somewhere between folklore and nightmare.

Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 16h

convicted felon vandalizes White House, because fuck you, that’s why
www.jefftiedrich.com/p/convicted-...

convicted felon vandalizes White House, because fuck you, that’s why

how is this even happening?

www.jefftiedrich.com

Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 16h

apnews.com/article/chic... Chicago, an immense show of force signals a sharp escalation in White House immigration crackdown

In Chicago, an immense show of force signals a sharp escalation in White House immigration crackdown

A raid last month in Chicago has signaled a sharp escalation in the White House’s immigration crackdown and ratcheted up tensions in a city already on edge.

Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 16h

www.salon.com/2025/10/21/d...

History shows that Trump's Venezuela campaign will be disastrous

Trump is the latest president to meddle in Latin America — and the outcome will be no different

Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 18h

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The King of Vile

YouTube video by Antichrist 45 | Brother Paul's channel

Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 18h

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Israel Launches Wave of Heavy Airstrikes Across Gaza, Killing at Least 45

The Israeli military launched heavy airstrikes across Gaza on Sunday, killing at least 45 Palestinians, marking the deadliest day of Israeli attacks

Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 18h

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TheYagerReport @stevehuneryager.bsky.social · 20h

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An Open Letter to Congressman Chip Roy

On "Jesus is King"

charlotteclymer.substack.com

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 1d

SHL turned out in Myrtle Beach and Charleston for #NoKings !

lowcountryhumanists.org/we-say-no-ki...

We Say No Kings! - Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry

Visit the post for more.

lowcountryhumanists.org

Jerry Wayne @jerrywayne.bsky.social · 19h

The Trump Party is about lying, 24/7.