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johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 1h

The thing is... since the Citizens United ruling, money is effectively protected speech under law.

Soros could legally start a nonprofit corporation and put millions of Americans on its payroll as paid protestors.

They'd be working and putting that money into the economy, right?

#Capitalism

johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 1h

#NoKings is not doing enough to fully harness this momentum, IMHU.

The vibe is awesome, and I'm impressed by the lvl of coordination and keeping everyone safe at this scale.

But where are the petition signing tables?

Maybe it's just Florida?

With all these grassroots, why aren't we making hay?

johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 1h

When interacting with an aggressive troll these days, I'm well aware that they may be a software bot or biological bot.

A human individual who has allowed their mind to be relentlessly programmed for decades is no more capable of independent thought than an AI "agent".

#Nationalism #Religion

johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 1h

I'm not concerned about Israel.

Israelis are not being systematically slaughtered with weapons my tax dollars paid for.

What's interesting about this genocide is that's happening out in the open.

You're in the position of making excuses while kids starve in tents.

That's new.

johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 1h

Jewish academics have been warning the world about Zionism from day one.

The media has no interest. You can find the material if you're interested, but it's certainly not part of the narrative the media wishes to perpetuate.

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johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 1h

Fair enough

Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 16h

This.

johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 2h

The average age is mid sixties.

There are a LOT of veterans, including my stepfather.

What I noticed is the flags were red white and blue, which are the correct colors of the American flag.

It's increasingly obvious who the people are that hate this country and want to destroy it.

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johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 7h

More to come soon.

It's actually really cathartic, which is why I'm doing it.

Might even lay some tracks down.

johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 7h

(original protest song, free to sing)

Attacking protestors when they fear our speech, will drown out all the lies & hatred that they preach

Looks like they need a lesson on who owns these streets. So won't you all stand up and sing along with me...

Fuck the I-C-E! Fuck the I-C-E!

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johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 7h

It was very orderly, with lots of American flags.

And they're the correct colors.

These are people who love this country.

johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 7h

No Kings Bradenton.

A conservative estimate would put this crowd at over a thousand. I think it was well over 1500.

They covered over a quarter mile.

The energy is palpable.

There were maybe 6 Trump humpers across the street.

This is ruby red Florida.

Biggest one I've seen so far.

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johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 10h

No point in talking to me then is there?

Good day

johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 11h

The Dems have no money. They can barely pay the rent.

You talk about oppo research. Remember when Jeb Bush built a dossier on Trump and then passed it off to Clinton?

They all work for the same Wall St. lobbyists.

CNN did the dog on Platner.

And it wasn't cheap.

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johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 11h

So you really should be asking yourself why CNN spent the amount of resources on one candidate in a field that big.

The answer is because Wall Street is terrified of the progressive movement in the Democratic Party

You get one vote and they have billion$.

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johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 11h

CNN must be scared to death of a working class progressive if they dug that deep on one primary candidate in a field this big.

Please keep fighting Mr. Platner.

You made some dumb posts.

If that was a crime, we'd all be locked up.

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johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 11h

What gave you that idea? The fact that the establishment has endorsed her?

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johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 11h

You might try voice to text dictation if you use a Mac. Even when your healed up, it takes a lot of stress from your hands. It night even be faster when you get used to it.

I generally dictate a page or two and then correct manually.

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johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 21h

This is why everyone hates a nepo baby. When they're winning, it's all due to sheer brilliance. They're the smartest, the best looking and most talented. It's not their fault they had every advantage!

When they're losing, it's everyone's fault but theirs.

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

Andrew Cuomo is still behind — and he’s blaming Curtis Sliwa

The Republican nominee, polling a distant third in the New York City mayoral race, is becoming a scapegoat for the former governor and his deep-pocketed allies.

www.politico.com

johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 1d

Fear for Christ's sake.

It's worse every day.

johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 1d

Or that you're done propping up the status quo.

Some of us never had much to lose.

We're not the ones complaining. We're here in the streets and brawling.

It seems like the middle class are the ones in real great right now.

They really should be.

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johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 1d

It looks like a pile of discarded ducts. And I worked in HVAC.

I would have hauled this to the scrapyard.

www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/c...

Can This Controversial Brutalist Fountain in San Francisco Be Saved From Demolition?

Critics have called the Vaillancourt Fountain an "eyesore," while supporters say it's an important chapter in the city's history

www.smithsonianmag.com

johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 1d

10/10 no notes.

Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 1d

The Andrew formerly known as Prince

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after 'discussion with King'

In a statement, the prince says:

www.bbc.com

johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 1d

If only more Christians would read the Bible, they wouldn't be such easy marks for the hucksters.

Alas, reading as much as I could manage was the end of my journey.

As it has been for so many others who grew up in the church.

Rev. Benjamin Cremer @brcremer.bsky.social · 1d

A people who refuse to despise one another are immune to authoritarians because an authoritarian’s power depends on certain groups of people despising other groups of people.

This is why there’s so much power in Jesus’ words, “love your enemies.”

It is an act of resistance.

johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 1d

I know she's just carefully rebooting her image, but it's still entertaining to watch.

She's a lot smarter than she let on.

Johnson is no match for her on any level.

Pretty sure she could even take him in a fight.

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johnnyflapjack.bsky.social @johnnyflapjack.bsky.social · 1d

I've spent time in Albany and NYC. They're both filthy cesspools of corruption.

But New York City has the best Italian food in the country and the best Asian food on the East Coast.

Florida is a cesspool of corruption too.

The pizza here is horrible.