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Vote Blue! And resist!! Chicago. Trump and Musk are narcissistic sociopaths. Love live music. Go Cubs and Bears! No DM’s unless I know you.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 18h

“I’m worried about my community… I’m out here in a frog costume to show how ridiculous the notion that we’re violent terrorists is, and showcase how that narrative is wrong…”

Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 20h

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ChuckCjmmn @chuckcjmmn.bsky.social · 19h

The imbeciles at the White House need nonstop help correcting their propaganda.

I fixed this one for Karolying Leaveit! Feel free to use or share!

#DefendersOfDemocracy

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 19h

We've all heard that there is no free lunch.

Well, guess what?

There is no free 747 either.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18h

Adelita Grijalva won her election to Congress over two weeks ago, but Mike Johnson still hasn't sworn her in.

Why the delay?

Perhaps it's because Grijalva would cast the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.

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Ashley Kuckelman @ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social · 16h

January 6th thugs = ICE thugs…

Political cartoon by: Clay Jones

ICE agents standing in front of small children saying to each other: It’s easier putting children in zip ties than it was storming the Capitol…

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spursiceman.bsky.social @spursiceman.bsky.social · Feb 21

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...

Tell President Trump and Elon Musk: HANDS OFF OUR SOCIAL SECURITY

Trump is giving Elon Musk the power to steal benefits that people earned. He's using the standard MAGA Republican playbook: Make an issue out of a non-issue, cause chaos, and then get rid of it and cl...

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john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 15h

Of course they are lying. And they are still claiming Soros is paying the No Kings demonstrators. They should know this. We dislike donOLD and his government so much we do it for free!

Report on Soros Cited by Justice Dept. Does Not Show Funding for Terrorism

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john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 15h

Big brother is watching your waste water.

The E.P.A. Followed Up on an Unusual Request About Abortion Pills

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john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 15h

Danger ahead.

Jamie Dimon Warns Markets Could Drop Hard

He says 'correction' could hit in next 6 months to 2 years

john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

Shameful. And untrue.

Video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for shutdown “rolling out” at TSA security checkpoints across the country | CNN

Travelers waiting in airport security lines across the country will now be met with a video where the Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem blames Democrats for the government shutdown.

john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

Be vigilant and resist.

Trump's 5-point plan to 'rule forever' exposed by senator

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, one of the most outspoken members of the Democratic Party, took to the Senate floor to explain what he says is President Donald Trump “enacting a well thought out plan so he an...

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john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

Interesting commentary.

Trump's very own Wormtongue is goading him to declare martial law

Today, I have a few things to say about that putz Stephen Miller. First, he’s been on TV a lot lately, because that’s how he pours more poison onto the president’s already-poisoned brain. He doesn’t w...

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john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

'Trump has eroded this system': President hit with blistering editorial from NYT

The New York Times published a blistering editorial on Friday bemoaning that President Donald Trump has "eroded" America's justice system.The editorial board described how the president "is once again...

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john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

Still more failed indictments of protesters in Chicago.

Troops Stay Away From Federal Courthouse Downtown As Some Cases Against Protesters Fall Apart

Judges continued to question evidence presented by prosecutors against demonstrators accused of assaulting or impeding federal agents.

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john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

More from the front lines in occupied Chicago.

Broadview Protesters Face State Police, Not National Guard, After Court Hands Trump Admin A Loss

A series of court orders this week directed federal agents to stop attacking peaceful protesters and to hold off on using the National Guard near the facility, which has become a key area for protests...

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john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

I love my Governor.

JB Pritzker Reports From ‘War-Torn Chicago’ On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

The Illinois governor said, "there is no hellscape I’d rather be in” during a Kimmel segment mocking Trump’s latest attacks on Chicago.

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john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

More on this Chicago story of ICE thuggery. Apparently they are bad drivers as well.

WGN Staffer Detained By Border Patrol Agents In Lincoln Square, Neighbors Say

The woman was recording agents as they detained a man when they took her into custody, handcuffing her and putting her a van, according to witnesses and video. The agents drove into another car while ...

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john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

Not very smart.

Trump's Terminally Online DOJ Could Be Killing Its Cases Just to Own the Libs

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

And I’m sure they are all really smart. 😉

The Beauty Queens of MAGA World

From cabinet secretaries to state legislators, many women in today’s GOP have one thing in common: they got their start in public life by winning pageants.

john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

Let’s hope more colleges follow their lead.

MIT Rejects Trump’s Sweeping ‘Compact’ Offering Colleges Funding Advantages

The school became the first university to reject the terms, saying they would undermine independence.

john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

donOLD is tanking the stock market.

Trump’s Threat on Higher China Tariffs Wipes Out Stocks’ Weekly Gains

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite posted their steepest one-day drops in six months.

john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

donOLD is going to make everything even more expensive.

Trump to Hit China With Additional 100% Tariff, Citing Restrictions on Rare-Earth Elements

The president also said he would impose new export controls on critical software products in response to Beijing’s moves.

john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

Great idea. We’re already short of air traffic controllers, so let’s fire more. Shameful.

As the shutdown wears on, Transportation secretary threatens to fire ‘problem children’ air traffic controllers ‘lashing out’ | CNN

As the ninth day of the government shutdown wears on, the focus is on how many air traffic controllers show up to work tonight.

john60612.bsky.social @john60612.bsky.social · 16h

So much for free speech. Shameful.

Antifa Expert Runs Into Trouble Trying to Leave the Country

Death threats and petitions force academic to seek safety abroad