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Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 1h

‘We’re fighting for you!’ Podcaster Ben Meiselas on taking on the Maga media – and winning the ratings battle

His channel, MeidasTouch, puts out 15 videos a day exposing Republican failings – and it is getting bigger audiences than Joe Rogan’s. Is this the champion the American left has been waiting for?

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Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 1h

The Price of Everything, the Value of Nothing

Trump’s Oval Office spectacle, Milei’s stadium encore, and the auctioning of a nation

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Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 5h

When do my checks from Soros arrive?

Jesse💙💙💙💙 @journeyled.bsky.social · 2d

Starter Pack 260-29👆🏻
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Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 6h

Fuck the Gestapo!

Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 17h

ICE left David, a 17-year-old boy, stranded on the side of Interstate 20 after pulling over his immigrant father, Hector, in Mississippi.

David began running in the scorching sun after the car and watched as it disappeared from sight—soon headed to a Louisiana ICE prison.

Here's their story.

ICE Stranded a 17-Year-Old on I-20 After Arresting His Father. The Mississippi Dad Now Faces Deportation.

A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June. The family faces mounting legal fees and the risk of deportation.

www.mississippifreepress.org

Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 6h

He's never "just joking"

And Republicans know it, even as they play dumb.

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Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 6h

Is he dead yet?

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Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 10h

Kristi Noem visits "war ravaged" Portland, observes protester in a chicken suit from rooftop

“It’s like living in hell,” Trump said of the Oregon capital.

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

🚨 Breaking: WGN Video Producer arrested for doing what she does — in Lincoln Square. 1/2

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Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 1d

Good to know it's not just me.

Even more annoying machines? Guardian readers share their most frustrating technofoibles | First Dog on the Moon

Apple maps thinks people can drive through my backyard!

www.theguardian.com

Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 1d

It’s the elections, stupid

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Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 1d

As Chairman of the Cantabrian chapter of Antifa, I would like to welcome Dr. Bray to Spain as soon as he is able to escape Gilead.
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US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport

Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled

www.theguardian.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

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Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 2d

"If appropriations are a moral document, and they are, then we have to decide whether we’re funding public service or underwriting state abuse. Do we pay for a government that shreds due process and smears its own workers as saboteurs when they follow the law?"

Police State, Soft Launch

Eight protesters, a chicken suit, a hospital shackle, and a regime that wants your money to make it permanent.

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StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 2d

The Oregon National Guard general says if they were to be deployed, they would be instructed under his leadership to protect the protesters and not ICE

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Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 2d

Shoot back!

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

Reverend David Black, other faith leaders, journalists, and protestors have joined a class action lawsuit alleging ICE violated their First Amendment rights during protests outside a detention center.

The brutality of this regime is on full display.

Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 2d

Up against the wall motherfuckers!

PorterLR @porterlr.bsky.social · 2d

our national sinner asked Jesus to dinner and begged his dad to call him a winner
youtu.be/1WoNlHwjd3w?...

Trump STEPS into WORLD OF HELL as HE IS CAUGHT ON TAPE

YouTube video by MeidasTouch

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MLS1 @mls1.bsky.social · 3d

WE NEED EVERYONE NOW MORE THEN EVER TO TAKE TO THE STREETS AT THE OCT 18 "NO KINGS" PROTEST. PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO, VERY INSPIRING #Resistance #WeAreTheFlood #Onemillionrising
www.youtube.com/live/HJewRRf...

No Kings October Mobilization Kickoff Call

YouTube video by No Kings

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Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 2d

The most ominous utterance yet made by one of Trump’s henchman

Because I have appeared on television thousands of times I know what happened during this live interview between Boris Sanchez and Stephen MiKKKer:

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PoliticalNash @politicalnash.bsky.social · 3d

#DV1 #ProudBlue
Wake up people, trump must be removed from office. A president calling for Gov Pritzker and others political opponents to be jailed should frighten everyone regardless of party. That is fascism.
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BREAKING: Trump Demands Arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor

Trump calls for arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor, Trump calls for investigation and silencing of Democratic Senator, Air Traffic slows as Government Shutdown lengthens

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Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 3d

Shutdown Turbulence

Airports stall, allies seethe, public health collapses, and Trump still thinks this is all about love

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Cowboy Neal @leeedmond.bsky.social · 3d

Stephen Miller is the Poster Boy for the Rabid MAGA Movement

The more voters see of him, the more repulsed they’ll be

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 I’m only going to post this temporarily. If you think it has any value for you or anyone else, feel free to download, repost, share it, or tell your friends and family. If not, just ignore it.

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Molly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 3d

Oregon National Guard general said that if they were deployed, his troops would be instructed to protect the protesters, not ICE.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

WATCH: Trump’s lawless Ice goons shoot an unarmed priest in the head with a pepper ball. Completely out of control.

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Mike Jacobs @isaidhi.bsky.social · 3d

Fuck ICE

AnnieOakleyinGA @annie1x.bsky.social · 3d

#Pinks #ProudBlue
ICE agent called woman “bitch” before he shot her seven times. She was not brandishing a weapon as they claimed. Why won’t they release his name? Don’t let them provoke you. Record everything you can safely.
www.newsweek.com/border-patro...

Border Patrol called anti-ICE protester ‘B****’ before shooting her: lawyer

Lawyer says video shows agents provoked clash before firing, fueling scrutiny of federal use of deadly force.

www.newsweek.com

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