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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 4h

When the right wants to create fiction, they sure know how to fall in line. Mike is such a terrible liar though.

Their supporters will believe anything they say, and rational people know what they are up to. So, they are wasting their time.

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Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · 14h

Military families on day 9 of the shutdown lining up at the food bank

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 15h

Obviously, the greatest fear Republicans have is the people gathering to express themselves. They fear it to such an extent, they consistently lie to justify whatever oppressive methods they can utilize.

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 22h

🚨 Retired Major Richard Ojeda explains the danger of “floating the use of the 82nd Airborne Division on American soil.” His message needs to be heard. Veterans, retired and active, are aware of the Posse Comitatus Act. The U.S. military is not to attack our own citizens. 1/2

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 15h

I think a more urgent problem we should investigate is the radicalization of right-wingers. And why are so many right-wing media entities so focused on distorting the truth to stoke hatred in their audiences? Who is funding this, and why?

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 19h

Why doesn’t he go to Portland and show us exactly what he means? Most of what I’ve seen has been peaceful protest.

On the contrary, there’s plenty of footage of violence he orchestrated on Jan 6. He felt it was harmless enough they could all be released.
Noone in Portland is acting like that.

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 23h

MAGA wants to redefine anti-fascism so they can have a blanket term to "justify" murdering and kidnapping everyday Americans that question the Trump regime, call out its numerous criminal actions, and / or ask for the release of the Epstein files.

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 20h

No kidding! I’m dirt poor and managed to find a way to care for my teeth. If I had their money, they’d be flawless.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 23h

George was just trying to get to work.

ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.

This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 1d

"They put me on suicide watch and they put me in the cell, I'm naked, in like a hospital dress and just a concrete bed with like a mattress, like a thin mattress and, they leave the light on 24/7."

@timmiller.bsky.social talked to a veteran who ICE wrongly detained and brutalized

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 21h

Why don’t they just make up their own trophies? They could take turns awarding them during their praise-fest meetings. One person could give him a bright blue ribbon, another could give him a plaque. How absurd can they get?

jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 21h

It was a tough lesson. 😂 I don’t know how much cleaner I bought.

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 21h

I spent about a year trying to get a discoloration out of our carpet, until my in-laws visited. They moved the chandelier, and the stain shifted!
😂

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 21h

They should earn some happy points from their master for this bit. He’ll be proud of them.

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Alt-IRS @alt-irs.altgov.info · 1d

Mother fucker! The House has been in session only 15 days since July.

Its October!

GOP are loser slackers! Imagine if you only showed up to your job 15 days in 4 months.
They get 175k a year in salary.

#GOPShutdown

House Recess Extended to Oct. 19 As Government Shutdown Continues

The House clerk reads a communication from Speaker Mike Johnson designating October 14 to 19 a district work period for members, meaning that the House will be in recess except for pro forma sessions ...

www.c-span.org

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 21h

😂🤣😂

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 22h

I know some people and places I plan to haunt.

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 22h

I know it can be hard to be critical of family. They are also capable of hurting you like noone else can. It sounds like you battles through it.
And you’re welcome. I enjoy your
posts!

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 22h

If their perception is that distorted, they really should be removed from their positions.

jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 22h

Oh gosh, I’m sorry.

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 23h

I’m sorry. It sounds like it was very unhappy, unfulfilling.

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 23h

It sure is. I’m glad I don’t live like that. I might not ever have the wealth or power that they have, but they prove it doesn’t necessarily lead to peace.
Look how unhappy Donald is. They are always angry, and on the attack.

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 23h

Yeah, they sure are. All they have to offer is hate and destruction. Every time they are in power, they show how unfit they are to govern. They always end up pitting ppl against one another, and wrecking the govt. Ppl are too tribal to see it.

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 23h

They are committed to raising the temperature, and maintaining it.

jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 1d

I’m sorry, Celeste.

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jessrbolenjr @jrbjr.bsky.social · 1d

I feel the same way. The right can act like they are opposed to hateful rhetoric, etc but they rely on it.

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