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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 6h

The President using the military as his personal police force to intimidate American citizens is deeply un-American. This is the behavior of an autocrat. Full stop.

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Jeff Tiedrich @jefftiedrich.bsky.social · 49m

Obama basically got the Nobel Peace Prize for not being George W. Bush, and the next Dem president is going to get a Nobel Peace Prize for not being Donald Trump. look, that's just the way it works. I don't make the rules

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The Ukrainian Review @theukrainianreview.bsky.social · 1d

🇱🇻 Latvia has ordered 841 Russian citizens to leave the country by Oct. 13 after they failed to prove Latvian language proficiency and to undergo mandatory security checks, - Politico

Around 30,000 Russian citizens were affected. While most managed to comply, 2,600 have voluntarily left Latvia.

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billigerent.bsky.social @billigerent.bsky.social · 8h

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

Michael Wolff: I've seen the pictures of Trump with Epstein's girls. Here's what's in them.

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M.K.McDaniels @mkmcdaniels.bsky.social · 8h

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monstrumhorrendum.bsky.social @monstrumhorrendum.bsky.social · 4h

Is it the rest of the misinformed World, or Americans pay roughly $200,000 yearly + their and their families' paradise-like healthcare - for every one of those R "representatives of the people" to work for Trump&Co Oligarchs?

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8h

Epstein files giving House Republicans over two months paid vacation and counting.

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artfuldodger @artfuidodger.bsky.social · 7h

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Corey O'Neill @coreyoneill.bsky.social · 1d

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Trump has hired over 100 fossil fuel insiders to staff his administration and advance the industry's agenda.

Is it any wonder why his Big Ugly Bill contains more than $40B in new subsidies and tax breaks for Big Oil?

The Secret Behind High Gas Prices

Robert Reich

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Cartoon by John Deering.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 1d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine that

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21h

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.

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remi007.bsky.social @remi007.bsky.social · 17h

Hector Cocho, the gay Cuban activist who led Latinos for Trump is now in ICE custody awaiting deportation. O the irony!

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The Resistance 👊🇺🇸🔥 @choppenheimer878.bsky.social · 22h

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Jim Stewartson, Antifascist @jim-stewartson.bsky.social · 22h

One look at Steve Witkoff’s portfolio and itinerary makes it clear: a shadow trilateral is forming between Trump, Putin, and the Emir of Qatar.

The goal is to isolate Europe, rehabilitate Putin, and use Qatari wealth to fill Trump’s pockets.
www.mind-war.com/p/shadow-tri...

Shadow Trilateral: Trump, Putin & Qatar

Steve Witkoff has been brokering a deal to isolate Europe and make Trump billions.

www.mind-war.com

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🇨🇦MAGA CL🤡WN🇨🇦 @magabraindisease.bsky.social · 21h

Trump will be sending in the newly sworn in Qatari National Guard to patrol Arizona and stop the court proceedings.

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 1d

This isn’t about politics; it’s about ownership of the scoreboard. When the scoreboard changes owners, the game changes. The sale no one voted on...and why you should care.🔥👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 1d

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Religious leaders speak out about being attacked while protesting ICE in their communities

YouTube video by MSNBC

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23h

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.