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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 52m

Clearly someone who grew up here, she has no accent; really want to know what was going on here. Looks like they were following her already at the start of the video. Why?

Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 3h

Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams “I’m 15!” as Man Kneels on Her Neck

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

EXCLUSIVE — DHS Acting General Counsel sent out a memo Wednesday to all Federal Protective Service staff (the sub-agency that guards federal buildings) letting officers know they could take any action necessary "in the vicinity" federal property to protect themselves.

The Handbasket reports:

DHS top lawyer says 'no legal barrier' to actions officers can take to defend federal property

In a memo obtained exclusively by The Handbasket, Federal Protective Service (FPS) officers were given free rein.

www.thehandbasket.co

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elias isquith @eliasisquith.blog · 4h

i am so distracted by nicolas cage’s hair in BRINGING OUT THE DEAD. it is so exquisitely bad, it’s transfixing.

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Jason Adams @jamnpp.bsky.social · 7h

Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world,... I feel like I can't take it. And my heart is just going to cave in.

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Rust Momster @cambrianera.radical.town · 5h

I think the fact that we allowed cops to lie openly with no real consequences is part of How We Got Here. If the people with the ability to shoot others in the street are allowed to lie about it, you can't expect other officials to abide by a higher standard.

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ᚇᚐᚏᚉᚅᚓᚄᚄ ᚋᚐᚅᚔᚃᚓᚄᚈᚓᚇ @ciara2001.bsky.social · 5h

Canonically so:

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 10h

This week, MAGA figures claimed Kristi Noem "stared down" violent antifa protesters in Portland. Turns out they were talking mostly about a guy in a chicken suit.

This episode opens a window into how MAGA propaganda works and MSM failure to handle it. 1/

(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2016...

MAGA Implodes over Kristi Noem’s “Stare Down” with Man in Chicken Suit

A good New York Times piece on Portland nevertheless demonstrates how the conventions of objective reporting fail to accurately capture the bad faith driving pro-Trump propaganda.

newrepublic.com

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Sarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior.bsky.social · 7h

"An underrated strategy of surviving an authoritarian takeover is to seem like an absolute moron who can't figure out orders well enough to follow them."
sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/panopticon...

PanoptiCon Artists: Your Questions Answered

On digital surveillance, ICE city raids, the need for new parties, and more.

sarahkendzior.substack.com

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Apoorva Mandavilli @apoorvanyt.bsky.social · 8h

It was yet another rough night for CDC employees: Dozens — possibly hundreds, they are still self-surveying — were let go late at night, including those who worked on the prestigious MMWR reports

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

www.nytimes.com

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 8h

A classic case of irresponsible both-sidesism from the NYT. The story is that Trump and MAGA propagandists are lying about Portland to incite a conflict, not that there are different views of the matter.

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NicolasRobiodux.bsky.social @nicolasrobiodux.bsky.social · 7h

none of my business how Kid Rock outfits himself

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Albert Pinto @70sbachchan.bsky.social · 8h

Argentina edition of Libertarian bible

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 9h

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 8h

Imagine that

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NicolasRobiodux.bsky.social @nicolasrobiodux.bsky.social · 7h

Le problème c'est les hijabis dans les garderies.

Patrick Déry @patrickdery.bsky.social · 8h

« La violation flagrante des principes de laïcité et d’égalité serait-elle moins énervante quand elle émane de citoyens ‘de souche’, non issus de l’immigration ? »

www.lapresse.ca/actualites/c...

Mariées à 14 ans, sous-instruites… et oubliées

Depuis des années, des enquêtes journalistiques ont exposé les pratiques sectaires de la Mission de l’Esprit-Saint. Écoles illégales, mariages des filles à 14, 15 ou 16 ans, sous-scolarisation volonta...

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Caio Almendra @caioalmendra.bsky.social · 1d

Fun fact: Maria Colina Machado SUPPORTS Donald Trump sinking fishing boats off their coast.

John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 1d

I like how they gave the Nobel Prize to someone fighting for democracy in Venezuela, instead of someone sinking fishing boats off their coast.

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NicolasRobiodux.bsky.social @nicolasrobiodux.bsky.social · 8h

None of my business how Kid Rock outfits himself

Jesse Hawken @jessehawken.bsky.social · 8h

It rocks that these people won, are in control, got what they supposedly wanted, and are still just as bitter as ever about everything, winning or losing makes no difference to filling the gaping holes in their souls

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 21h

Kid Rock: Do you know what is stupid… these chicks running around on campuses with blue hair, five nose rings.

NicolasRobiodux.bsky.social @nicolasrobiodux.bsky.social · 8h

Buy your frog costume before some billionnaire empties the shelves.

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The Birds The Turtles and The Beast @turtlebee.bsky.social · 1d

The Frog Costume has gone from $25 to almost $40 on amazon over the last week. There's an army brewing.

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 8h

Deep dive into the surge in US pedestrian deaths:

"It’s not that more pedestrians are getting hit by vehicles; it’s that the ones that are getting hit are more likely to die."

"[That] seems like fairly strong evidence for the theory that the rise in large SUVs is behind the uptick in ped deaths."

Why Are So Many Pedestrians Killed by Cars in the US?

It’s unfortunately not uncommon for pedestrians to be killed by cars in the US.

www.construction-physics.com

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 18h

This is AI.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 18h

Trump got his COVID19 vaccine today.

He will always have access to everything he needs to maintain his health while denying others the same.

White House memo that says MEMORANDUM
October 10, 2025
TO: KAROLINE LEAVITT, WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT CAPTAIN, U.S. NAVY
SUBJECT: President Donald J. Trump Completes Comprehensive Follow-Up Evaluation at
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Donald J. Trump successfully completed a scheduled follow-up evaluation today at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The visit was part of his ongoing health maintenance plan and included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventive health assessments conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. These evaluations were performed in coordination with leading academic and medical consultants to ensure optimal cardiovascular health and continued wellness.
Comprehensive laboratory studies performed in conjunction with the visit were exceptional, including stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters.
In preparation for upcoming international travel, President Trump also received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health. His cardiac age-a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG-was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction.
SUMMARY: President Donald J. Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance.

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NicolasRobiodux.bsky.social @nicolasrobiodux.bsky.social · 1d

Antifa or French Canadian? www.youtube.com/watch?v=197q...

The frog song - Robert Charlebois VIDÉOCLIP

YouTube video by claudeVFD

www.youtube.com

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John Skiles Skinner @skiles.blue · 18h

Did you know that the federal court system is hacked by the Russians? To the point that the courts are afraid to put documents into their own computer systems.

Exclusive: Chief Justice “Stonewalls Congress" on PACER Hack, Senator Says

The Courts sidestep a congressional request for independent review. Post-hack procedures have significantly reduced transparency in the judicial system.

www.courtwatch.news

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John Skiles Skinner @skiles.blue · 19h

I don't know if there's such a thing as a "world cyberwar" but I think we are in one? and the US is determined to lose it. 🧵

Today the admin is mass-firing the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the nation's cybersecurity protection across all levels of government.

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