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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 3h

How did those two slip through? Fire the head of HR. 🤪

Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 6h

I thought for a minute these were ICE agents. Mask, no identification, openly carrying weapons..no these are people we, the people of the USA, label as terrorists.

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Darth Tugmutton @sheeparecheaper.bsky.social · 19h

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 9h

As painful as this may seem, it is the formula to win. We have to defeat gerrymandering, selective information and abuse of power. Win the war not every individual battle.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 10h

There is exceptionally little patience within the Democratic party at this moment for campaigns that are viewed as money sucks, vanity projects, or unnecessary risks. ICYMI @lauren-egan.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-...

Democrats Are Done With Vanity Candidates

Party insiders worry about running long-shots or no-shots who’ll drain money and energy.

www.thebulwark.com

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 1d

A Nobel prize candidate?

Trump said late Friday afternoon that he plans to fire “a lot” of federal workers in retaliation for the government shutdown, vowing to target those deemed to be aligned with the Democratic Party.
“We figure they started this thing, so they should be Democrat-oriented,”

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 2d

Sen. Cassidy of LA. The latest lunacy from your approved HHS head, RFK, Jr. Circumcision is a predictor of autism! Why? Because they would be more likely to have taken Tylenol for pain. HUH???? This charlatan uses correlation as equivalent to causation. Heinous!
www.medpagetoday.com/washington-w...

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 2d

Pathetic on every level. Probably will put tarrifs on Nobel committee or take away any attempts to travel to the USA. The worse is the Republican Congress. History's new version of the Reichstag, 1933.

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 2d

“.. I am not fearful, I am fearless, and as my faith teaches me, no weapon formed against me shall prosper. We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights. And I will continue to do my job."
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/09/t...

Letitia James indicted after Trump called for charges against New York AG

New York Attorney General Letitia James previously sued President Trump in a civil case that led to him and his company being held liable for business fraud.

www.cnbc.com

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to a brave and courageous leader fighting for her country and her people. She is a model for all those who want to be silenced by authoritarians.

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 2d

Felicitaciones, María Corina Machado, por recibir el Premio Nobel de la Paz.

This award honours not only your courage and conviction.

But every voice that refuses to be silenced. In Venezuela and across the world.

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 4d

Is this charlatan actually talking about his boss. His "237 pound" leader may take issue with him saying he is not respecting the temple of his soul. That's a trick question. Racist, misogynistic, narcissistic, child-parent separator. I wouldn't call it a temple.
www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...

Many With Obesity 'Don't Respect the Temple of Their Soul,' Dr. Oz Says

'The only thing they think they control in their life is the fork at the end of their arm'

www.medpagetoday.com

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 4d

What could I say which would add to what these recognized health experts and leaders say. RFK is another bought and paid for member of this Administration. He'll get legal cover and $$$ for his vaccine lawsuits. The others get stock. E.g. Nunes got $47 million.

www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...

RFK Jr. 'Endangering the Health of the Nation,' Former Surgeons General Say

They criticize his actions harshly but do not explicitly call for his resignation

www.medpagetoday.com

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 6d

Low-wage workers are the ones who will bear the brunt of the government shutdown...said in a Tuesday statement.
These are not pawns in the political game. These are men and women WORKING who are being used.

www.cnbc.com/2025/10/04/6...

65-year-old furloughed by government shutdown: 'I could lose the house. I could lose my car. I could lose everything'

The government shutdown could put an immense amount of financial strain on low-wage workers, many of whom already live paycheck to paycheck, union leaders say.

www.cnbc.com

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MoutoninMotion @moutoninmotion.bsky.social · 10d

Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
Humanity has lost a precious gift.

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 9d

Remember this is not just 47 being a wannabe dictator. It includes the multitude of minions and supporters who use their democratic positions to punish those Americans whom they deem unworthy. The irony is that this selfish act harms their supporters who live in Chicago.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/03/t...

Trump administration puts on hold $2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects, Vought says

The move came on the third day of the federal government shutdown, which President Donald Trump has blamed on Democrats in Congress.

www.cnbc.com

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 10d

The importance of recognizing the hypocrisy of some of the so-called pro-life movement on full display. Canceling child food programs, cutting Healthcare support for those in need & retracting funding for pre-kindergarten efforts say this. I am pro-life in the womb but after birth, forget about 'em.

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 11d

More pseudo science purported to be a valid study. Unfortunately, it is strong on sensationalism (linking COVID vaccines to increased cancer diagnoses in South Korea) and weak on scientific rigor.
*Did not measure cofounders
*Measured cancers 1 month->1 year

www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...

COVID Vaccines and Cancer Risk: Experts Dissect Flawed Study

Retrospective study from Korea proves nothing about COVID shots and cancer, experts say

www.medpagetoday.com

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 11d

This is what is known as a quid pro quo. We give you a free jet, you give us the military protection we need from Israel and Iran. Who needs Senate approval. I'll just say it's an invasion just like Venezuala or whatever.

www.cnn.com/2025/10/01/p...

Analysis: Why Trump’s pledge to defend Qatar is so extraordinary | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump has bestowed upon the nation of Qatar a remarkable security guarantee that could include coming to its defense militarily.

www.cnn.com

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 11d

And for those who say we suffer from TDS, I say every autocrat dissolves the judiciary, intimidates and controls the press and disposes of the generals. Replaces the military leaders with incompetent loyalists. See the paytern?

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 11d

With barely any euphemism, Trump put the military brass on notice that they should expect to be deployed against Americans. www.thebulwark.com/p/its-a-war-...

“It’s a war from within.”

Trump prepares the generals for what comes next.

www.thebulwark.com

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RM @squireafd.bsky.social · 12d

Trump imposes tariffs on prescription drugs beginning October 1st. Now he's creating a website called TrumpRx. Interesting timing don't you think? Trump always needs a piece of the action.

I don't know about you but I smell a grift coming.

#DefendersofDemocracy

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 12d

So let me get this straight. We brought an illegal object into a country, gave it as a gift to the country's officials who had to destroy it to be in compliance with its country's laws. You would think that we would be respectful of another country's values. NOPE !

www.cnn.com/2025/09/30/w...

FBI boss Kash Patel gave New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws | CNN

On a visit to New Zealand, FBI Director Kash Patel gave the country’s police and spy bosses gifts of inoperable pistols that were illegal to possess under local gun laws and had to be destroyed, New Z...

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 12d

I especially love the image of the Pleiades. Never get tired at looking at this cluster and its magnificence.

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 12d

Just stunning imagery. Love the reference to Saguaro!!

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 19d

Since Scott, a novelist who received the bulk of her fortune after divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, signed the Giving Pledge in 2019, promising to donate more than 1/2 her wealth, HBCUs have been among her favorite grantees. She previously gave UNCF $10 million...

www.cnn.com/2025/09/22/b...

MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs | CNN Business

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $70 million to the UNCF, as the nation’s largest private provider of scholarships to minority students works to raise $1 billion to strengthen al...

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 19d

If it involves him, there is money being made. RFK, Jr. has been involved in lawsuits associated with this accusation. Thrown out by the courts. But now he has bought cover selling his soul to 47. Trump will make money when Kenvue offers money to his campaign to squash this indictment of Tylenol.

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Michael_Mc @michaelmpennsy.bsky.social · 20d

Another assault on the free press. The latest directive from the ex-FOX NEWS commentator can only publish information approved by the Department of Defense. Might as well use TAS the Russian news agency. It is why they can report "this is the 14th dissident to fall out of a window this year".

Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 20d

"'This is so dumb that I have a hard time believing it is true,' he wrote..."

www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

Hegseth imposes new press restrictions, eyes greater Pentagon control over access

“This is so dumb that I have a hard time believing it is true,” one House Republican said about the defense secretary’s new policy on the media.

www.msnbc.com

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