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J.Paul Emerson Jr

@jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social

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From the Age of Aquarius, this Iconoclast marches to a broken drum, carrying on the Work - keeping it Gonzo... #NoKings

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J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · Jun 16

There's nothing to be afraid of - there won't be any violence or craziness - Good people don't do that. You don't have to dress up. You don't have to carry a sign. You don't have to say a word. BUT, you DO have to show up. Success is about Showing Up. That's all. Just go, and hang for awhile. No 🚫👑

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 16h

Girl Scouts in a Chicago Suburb hosted a food drive. But the girls encountered masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with weapons.

"ICE turned it into a scary and what felt like an unsafe environment for us to be out with these kids"

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Masked ICE agents put damper on Oak Park Girl Scout food drive: ‘It’s heartbreaking as a mom’

Federal immigration agents were confronted in Oak Park on Saturday morning by residents blowing whistles as local Girl Scouts collect food for local pantries, rattling some girls and their parents.

chicago.suntimes.com

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Jen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 15h

“Let them eat nothing”

Jen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 19h

Remind us again why the Democrats are to blame?

“The Trump administration told states on Saturday to ‘immediately undo’ any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, threatening financial penalties if they do not comply.”

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...

Trump Administration Live Updates: Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps

www.nytimes.com

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 13h

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Reality Ausetkmt @ausetkmt.bsky.social · 14h

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J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 12h

The Repugs will promise the Dems the moon - with an unbreakable, iron clad, cross my heart, pinky sweat "Promise" - and break it!
Even if Schumer falls for it, Johnson won't bring the House back in session until January, SNAP still won't be funded, health coverage will still be unaffordable.

Charles GetCovered-ba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 13h

I absolutely don't want Senate Dems to cave, but some key things:

1. If they do, this gets kicked back over to the House, which has to vote on it again since it would differ from their own version...which I think only runs thru 11/21?

2. That presumably means having to swear in Grjalva.

J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 12h

In short, Dems are making deals and offering solutions - but the Repugs are doubling down.
apnews.com/article/gove...

Senate leader eyes potential shutdown deal but there's no guarantee of success

The Senate's top Republican says a potential deal is “coming together” on the government shutdown, but there's no guarantee it would end an impasse now stretching to 40 days.

apnews.com

J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 12h

Now they're all in their little lifeboats, arguing about whose fault it is, and wondering why actual conservative Republicans won't save them. Say "Hi" to Davey, SS MAGA!

J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 13h

Nobody believes this. Nobody! Trump promises are worthless, and we know it. The Economy crash will last years, and he's teasing us with a bone? Give me a break!
thehill.com/homenews/adm...

thehill.com

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Yoni Appelbaum @yappelbaum.bsky.social · 20h

BREAKING: Mark Wolf, appointed to the federal bench by Ronald Reagan, writes that he is resigning as a judge to have the freedom to speak out against the president's assault on the rule of law.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

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Beaver Bones Darick @darickr.bsky.social · 13h

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 17h

The Gospel of Professional Christian Mike Johnson:

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J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 13h

We all miss nostalgia. 😆

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Newsom: "It's not about rule of law anymore. It's rule of Don. He's choosing which court decisions he agrees with. He's quite literally running an extortion racket. He's doing it with some of the most powerful corporate leaders. What does everything have in common? Tariffs. They're about leverage"

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J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 13h

This is way worse than I thought. The number of times he's lied, over and over is disgusting. The Guardian can't be intimidated by Trump, so they can report the facts. Solid!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Border patrol chief reprimanded for lying claims shots were fired at immigration officers in Chicago

Gregory Bovino was called out by a judge only two days earlier for lying about being assaulted by a protester

www.theguardian.com

J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 13h

What, Is Mike Johnson going to send Louisiana Health Services workers back home, give $ millions back to the USDA, and cancel the SNAP benefits already paid? Or Lie like a dog? 🤔

J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 13h

If you want the lowdown on what's really going on, take a few minutes.
youtu.be/wz4uXpyt9eU?...

GOP Leaders deliver FATAL BLOW to ENTIRE PARTY as PANIC Sets In

YouTube video by MeidasTouch

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J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 13h

Russell Vought thinks this is a good thing. Glad he's not a lawyer, or he would realize subpoenas are coming his way. Snap!

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2d

Read about WHY Ketanji Brown Jackson stayed the SNAP order. Her move is probably the best solution for getting SNAP benefits approved quickly. open.substack.com/pub/stevevla...

J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 13h

Hundreds of National and Local outlets reported ICE being shot at in Chicago. Millions of people believed it.
And this Lying worm gets a "reprimand"? Demand a Nationwide retraction!

J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 14h

Now that the facts are out - that Mike Johnson is helping ONLY his voters - Trump is ordering every State to stop SNAP and remove funds from EBT debit cards. 🤯🤯🤯

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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 17h

So many of you have written to me about your SNAP benefits, asking me if you should pay bills or put food on the table. This is beyond heartbreaking. I hear you because I AM YOU! In all my years of advocacy, this is the CRUELEST and saddest thing I have ever heard, and I have heard a LOT. DAMN THEM!

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J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 14h

Ben lays it down flat! And calls out the lies over everything coming out of Washington. Check it.

Anagram Man @conserveletters.bsky.social · 16h

New Podcast Alert
ICYMI: “Trump Has Catastrophic Sunday and Spirals in Public” is now available.
Check it out via @meidastouch.com: https://meidastouch.com

J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 14h

Sorry about my fat filthy nekkid 🍊🤡 post. He really is loathsome and disgusting. My bad.

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J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 14h

With SNAP, all people can buy is food. Not hate. Another reason Repugs hate it. (Shhhh... Waltons finagled some Tariff exemptions, so expect this at WAGA mart)

GodlessPrimate @godlessprimate.bsky.social · 16h

I checked, and it's true. Fuck Walmart.

J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 14h

All year, not a word about SNAP - BUT SUDDENLY HE'S BROKE! Pay your bills, have some integrity, and stop whining! 😭

J.Paul Emerson Jr @jpaulemersonjr.bsky.social · 15h

Give me a break! The 🍊🤡 has been dangling "rebates" for over a year, and nobody believes him anymore - on anything! He can't afford $300 to help 42 million people buy food with SNAP, but he's going to send thousands of $$$ to 300 million? It's just a tease.

Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 16h

So no insurance — but 2K to cover all medical expenses

For how long?

Medications also?

This is the “concept” of a healthcare plan Trump cooked up on the 11th hole sand trap?