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Kaisarion Kaiser

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Lifelong Leftie of #GenerationJones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_Jones?wprov=sfti1# “First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist…” Martin Niemöller (1892–1984)

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Kaisarion Kaiser @kaisarionkaiser.bsky.social · Aug 4

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Ex-CIA Whistleblower: "The NSA Audited The 2024 Election, Kamala Harris Won"

Math doesn’t lie—people do. A buried NSA‑authorized audit paved the way for this unelected illegitimate regime.

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Kaisarion Kaiser @kaisarionkaiser.bsky.social · 3h

spongebob and patrick from spongebob squarepants are standing next to each other and asking what 's the difference

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Kaisarion Kaiser @kaisarionkaiser.bsky.social · 3h

a cartoon of spongebob and patrick saying " no , i 'm texas "

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Kaisarion Kaiser @kaisarionkaiser.bsky.social · 3h

a cartoon of spongebob with a texas flag on his head

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 4h

The shameless GOP lying about the No Kings gatherings scheduled for next Saturday reveals how deeply hostile much of the Republican Party is to “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” I look forward to our local No Kings event, and urge my fellow Americans to attend in their communities.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 3h

The editors of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) were apparently fired today.

The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.

We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 3h

🚨🚨🚨Fake ICE reporting site reports to ICE. Be warned:

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StrictlyChristo 🦋🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 8h

Memo to Future Historians: This Is Fascism, and Millions of Us See It

From Chicago to Portland, James Comey to Letitia James, and so much else—this is no longer America.
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Memo to Future Historians: This Is Fascism, and Millions of Us See It

From Chicago to Portland, James Comey to Letitia James, and so much else—this is no longer America.

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Kaisarion Kaiser @kaisarionkaiser.bsky.social · 7h

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Defanging MAGA Lies with Chicken Guys

There’s a reason that comedians are often the first targets of authoritarian leaders.

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Kaisarion Kaiser @kaisarionkaiser.bsky.social · 7h

Why protesting in hilarious costumes makes sense. It blows the #Fascists arguments out of the water!

Defanging MAGA Lies with Chicken Guys

There’s a reason that comedians are often the first targets of authoritarian leaders.

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Tea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · 7h

To all the Americans losing their jobs and farmers losing their farms, take comfort in the fact that the people in Argentina are doing great.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 8h

Peaceful assembly isn’t an insurrection.

Storming the Capitol to hang your own vice-president and end democracy is.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 8h

Pete Hegseth announced an agreement today to build a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at a U.S. Air Force Base in Idaho.

Reminder: Earlier this year, the Trump admin accepted a Boeing 747 jet as a gift from the Qatari royal family.

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Kaisarion Kaiser @kaisarionkaiser.bsky.social · 7h

Sad to see #CorporateKlobuchar @amyklobuchar.bsky.social join the republicans to pass this. Proud to see @smith.senate.gov vote “NO” and stand up to the orange 🍊 🐖’s authoritarian power grab.

While Ripping Trump Authoritarianism, Over Half of Senate Dems Help GOP Pass $925 Billion Pentagon Bill | Common Dreams

Senate Democrats are blasting Trump's increasingly authoritarian behavior and congressional Republicans for shutting down the US government to preserve devastating healthcare cuts, but over half of ...

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Kaisarion Kaiser @kaisarionkaiser.bsky.social · 8h

So apparently, anyone who opposes the orange shitbag now is a “terrorist.”

GOP Leaders Smear Upcoming 'No Kings' Marches as 'Hate America Rallies' by ‘Terrorists’ | Common Dreams

Republican lawmakers smear upcoming "No Kings" rallies as "hate-America" events. Organizers vow peaceful protests against Trump administration.

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Kaisarion Kaiser @kaisarionkaiser.bsky.social · 8h

#ThisIsFascism

ICE Pins Chicago TV News Producer to the Ground, Hauls Her Off in Unmarked Van | Common Dreams

WGN producer Debbie Brockman forcefully arrested by ICE agents in Chicago. Video shows aggressive tactics used in the arrest.

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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 8h

I love this image.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 8h

“The National Guard’s mostly quiet walks through Washington, D.C., are expected to cost a little more than $200 million…”

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A Very, Very Expensive Way to Reduce Crime

The Trump administration’s National Guard deployments are highly inefficient.

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Tyler, from the Internet @tylerfromtheinternet.com · 14h

Portland isn't burning, it's lit

Jason❌ @gizmosspace.bsky.social · 16h

This is awesome.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 14h

Once again: if President Trump & Russ Vought decide to do more mass firings, they are CHOOSING to inflict more pain on people. “Reductions in force” are not a new power these bozos get in a shutdown.

We can’t be intimidated by these crooks.

Vought sounds layoff siren: 'The RIFs have begun'

At least nine agencies appear to be affected.

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StrictlyChristo 🦋🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 14h

Uh-huh. Yep.

Trump the dictator sadge cuz no Nobel prize

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Ian Fortified with Sexy (but spooky) Vitamins @ianfortey.bsky.social · 14h

I hope by the end of the month the only thing any news network can show of Portland is footage of masked men in body armor with automatic weapons facing down a magical army of giant, puffy animal people armed with fans and awkward dance moves.

Jason❌ @gizmosspace.bsky.social · 16h

This is awesome.

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Kaisarion Kaiser @kaisarionkaiser.bsky.social · 13h

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GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 14h

“we are telling you right now that we do not intend to honor anything we agree to” is certainly a negotiating position one can take

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

Q: Rescission are something Dems have said is a reason for a lack of trust. What rescissions are you discussing?

JOHNSON: We have more than $37t in debt. We're doing everything we can to get us back to sound fiscal responsibility. What does that include? A rescission package is part of our process

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