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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 7d

Take to the streets and declare "No Kings" on Oct. 18. Find an event near you! www.nokings.org#map

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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 19h

By Matt Davies

The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 19h

Abbott follows Florida’s DeSantis in eradicating dangerous rainbows at street crossings.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for the removal of rainbow crosswalks and other symbols of pride from public roads across Texas.

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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 22h

You listening, red states?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Klobuchar: "Let's look at these healthcare premiums. Three-fourths of the people on ACA plans live in states that Donald Trump won. The majority of them are in Republican congressional districts ... "

The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 23h

Despite Trump spokesman Stephen Cheung saying his boss has the “heart of a humanitarian,” somehow a President who invades blue cities with National Guard troops didn’t get a peace prize.

White House trashes Nobel Peace Prize committee for snubbing Trump

As Trump works to finalize a major diplomatic victory with the Gaza ceasefire deal, communications director Steven Cheung accused the prize panel of proving “they place politics over peace” b…

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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 1d

RFK Jr. finds that 100% of Tylenol users eventually die.

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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 1d

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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 1d

With this indictment, an authoritarian president continues to corrupt the DOJ by using it as his personal agency for vengeance.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

DOJ prosecutors in Virginia under Erik Seibert didn't believe they gathered enough evidence to charge Letitia James.

So Trump pressured Seibert to resign and replaced him with a loyalist (and former personal attorney) who would.

Even Nixon made efforts to hide his corruption.

The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 1d

A bona fide lunatic is in charge of the nation’s health.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2d

RFK JR: There are many other confirmations -- there are two studies that show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism. It’s highly likely because they are given Tylenol

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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 1d

“Trump has labelled himself a ‘President of PEACE,’ as he searches for international accolades. But at home in America it is the battle with what he calls ‘the enemy from within’ that has consumed him and come to define his Presidency.”

Trump, the Self-Styled “President of PEACE” Abroad, Makes War at Home

The President’s martial rhetoric against fellow-Americans is a striking contrast with his push for an end to hostilities in Gaza.

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Nick Anderson - political cartoonist @andertoon.bsky.social · 4d

Enforcing the law?
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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 2d

Rev. David Black is among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against ICE that accuses agents of using “violent force” on peaceful protesters in Chicago. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 2d

By Joel Pett

The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 2d

Pritzker stands up, asks the right question.

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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 2d

Someone please explain.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump to Hannity: "The tariffs have brought peace to the world. I'm telling you they brought peace to the world."

The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 3d

Chris Gural, The New Yorker

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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 3d

Posted on X by Chicago Tribune journalist Laura N. Rodríguez Presa: www.rawstory.com/dhs-escalati...

The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 3d

Dems, hold the line.

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

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 3d

“Concerned” Susan Collins peddling snake oil: Dems should agree to open the government and trust that the GOP will then discuss healthcare subsidies.

The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 3d

By Matt Davies

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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 3d

“It’s important to know that I am fighting this issue because all health insurance premiums are already extremely expensive and increasing health insurance premiums is going to crush people.”

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare, calling to avoid premium hikes

Greene said she's "not a fan" of Obamacare but complained that her "own adult children’s insurance premiums for 2026 are going to DOUBLE" if Congress ignores the issue.

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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 3d

Pam Bondi at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing: Whataboutism to the max.

The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 4d

Adam Douglas Thompson, The New Yorker

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The Liberal Curmudgeon @liberalcurmudgeon.bsky.social · 4d

During a real urban insurrection on Jan. 6, Trump enjoyed it on TV for hours.