“A republic if you can keep it.” B. Franklin 🏳️🌈
@paynen.bsky.social
I post a little and repost a lot.
Just trying to do my part illuminating the dark corners in the fight to retain our democracy.
Trigger finger blocks for bots and bullshit.
Just trying to do my part illuminating the dark corners in the fight to retain our democracy.
Trigger finger blocks for bots and bullshit.
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Trump Derangement Syndrome’ is pure projection. It’s a slogan used to shut down criticism, while the real derangement shows up as blind loyalty, rejection of facts, and devotion to one man over democracy.
December 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Trump Derangement Syndrome’ is pure projection. It’s a slogan used to shut down criticism, while the real derangement shows up as blind loyalty, rejection of facts, and devotion to one man over democracy.
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AOC:
“Reminder that the Epstein Files are supposed to be released on Friday and every political development that you see between now until then should be viewed with that in mind.”
“Reminder that the Epstein Files are supposed to be released on Friday and every political development that you see between now until then should be viewed with that in mind.”
December 17, 2025 at 11:39 PM
AOC:
“Reminder that the Epstein Files are supposed to be released on Friday and every political development that you see between now until then should be viewed with that in mind.”
“Reminder that the Epstein Files are supposed to be released on Friday and every political development that you see between now until then should be viewed with that in mind.”
Isn’t his fifteen minutes up yet?
December 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Isn’t his fifteen minutes up yet?
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He has seen the Epstein Files in their entirety.
Now he is fleeing before the shit hits the fan.
#bonginobust
Now he is fleeing before the shit hits the fan.
#bonginobust
December 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
He has seen the Epstein Files in their entirety.
Now he is fleeing before the shit hits the fan.
#bonginobust
Now he is fleeing before the shit hits the fan.
#bonginobust
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Anyone notice that Speaker Johnson subtly dismissed Congress today so that they won't be in session on Friday?
Hmmm, anything big set to happen on Friday that might upset people?
Hmmm, anything big set to happen on Friday that might upset people?
December 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Anyone notice that Speaker Johnson subtly dismissed Congress today so that they won't be in session on Friday?
Hmmm, anything big set to happen on Friday that might upset people?
Hmmm, anything big set to happen on Friday that might upset people?
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Oh, to be this talented.
For the #ArtAdventCalendar: a brush pen sketch of a belted kingfisher, doodled as part of a past #Inktober challenge. I’ve spent much time attempting to get close enough to a kingfisher for a photo – and still so far the best I’ve achieved is this courtroom sketch. #birds
December 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Oh, to be this talented.
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The day before the Epstein files are set to release the Trump majority, AIPAC sponsored, US congress has abruptly given itself an early holiday break.
House GOP has cancelled all Friday votes, members are expected to flee DC throughout the day.
House GOP has cancelled all Friday votes, members are expected to flee DC throughout the day.
December 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The day before the Epstein files are set to release the Trump majority, AIPAC sponsored, US congress has abruptly given itself an early holiday break.
House GOP has cancelled all Friday votes, members are expected to flee DC throughout the day.
House GOP has cancelled all Friday votes, members are expected to flee DC throughout the day.
The keep kicking the can down the street while Americans suffer.
Let’s, see there seems to have been some leverage a few weeks ago but that disappeared when the eight Dems voted to reopen.
Let’s, see there seems to have been some leverage a few weeks ago but that disappeared when the eight Dems voted to reopen.
The Vote On ACA Subsidies Won't
Take Place Until January, So
Americans Will See Their Healthcare Costs Skyrocket.......
Take Place Until January, So
Americans Will See Their Healthcare Costs Skyrocket.......
December 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The keep kicking the can down the street while Americans suffer.
Let’s, see there seems to have been some leverage a few weeks ago but that disappeared when the eight Dems voted to reopen.
Let’s, see there seems to have been some leverage a few weeks ago but that disappeared when the eight Dems voted to reopen.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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The Vanity Fair photographer knew what he was doing. (I doubt I’m the first to notice this but it hasn’t graced my TL)
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Haha!!
@joshgerstein.bsky.social caught Lindsey Halligan trying to bury proof of her own incompetence.
Honestly, this lady should just avoid doing anything that might involve a court filing bc she has literally never gotten it right the first try.
@joshgerstein.bsky.social caught Lindsey Halligan trying to bury proof of her own incompetence.
Honestly, this lady should just avoid doing anything that might involve a court filing bc she has literally never gotten it right the first try.
SCOOP: Prosecutors proposed 3rd felony charge against NY AG Letitia James & dropped rent allegations in indictment federal grand jury in Alexandria, VA voted down last week. DOJ asked magistrate judge to seal it, but he declined. w/ @hassankanu.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Prosecutors tried and failed to add 3rd felony charge against Letitia James, court docs show
A judge refused the Justice Department’s bid to keep the failed indictment under wraps.
www.politico.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Haha!!
@joshgerstein.bsky.social caught Lindsey Halligan trying to bury proof of her own incompetence.
Honestly, this lady should just avoid doing anything that might involve a court filing bc she has literally never gotten it right the first try.
@joshgerstein.bsky.social caught Lindsey Halligan trying to bury proof of her own incompetence.
Honestly, this lady should just avoid doing anything that might involve a court filing bc she has literally never gotten it right the first try.
👀🤔👴🏻
December 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
👀🤔👴🏻
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December 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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We all see it. He wanders around, not knowing what to do. This man isn’t running the country, he’s just a puppet, no different than Cookie Monster or Elmo.
#BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #ResistTrump #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #ImpeachTrumpNOW
#BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #ResistTrump #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #ImpeachTrumpNOW
December 18, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We all see it. He wanders around, not knowing what to do. This man isn’t running the country, he’s just a puppet, no different than Cookie Monster or Elmo.
#BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #ResistTrump #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #ImpeachTrumpNOW
#BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #ResistTrump #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #ImpeachTrumpNOW
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There isn’t a single Republican watching this and thinking “yep this is great. Exactly what we needed.”
GOP congressmen and senators now thinking about hitting the exits
GOP congressmen and senators now thinking about hitting the exits
December 18, 2025 at 2:14 AM
There isn’t a single Republican watching this and thinking “yep this is great. Exactly what we needed.”
GOP congressmen and senators now thinking about hitting the exits
GOP congressmen and senators now thinking about hitting the exits
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old man yells at country
December 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
old man yells at country
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Trump sounds like a maniac at some sort of demented open mic
December 18, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Trump sounds like a maniac at some sort of demented open mic
Of course this administration and the heritage foubdation are anti-democracy
December 18, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Trump's opening words,
"11 MONTHS AGO, I INHERITED A MESS" was perhaps the biggest lie of his entire angry Miller-written speech.
Taco Don inherited a booming economy from Biden, & so far, he's driven it into the ground.
Let's hope MAGATs can separate the salesman from the product.
"11 MONTHS AGO, I INHERITED A MESS" was perhaps the biggest lie of his entire angry Miller-written speech.
Taco Don inherited a booming economy from Biden, & so far, he's driven it into the ground.
Let's hope MAGATs can separate the salesman from the product.
December 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Trump's opening words,
"11 MONTHS AGO, I INHERITED A MESS" was perhaps the biggest lie of his entire angry Miller-written speech.
Taco Don inherited a booming economy from Biden, & so far, he's driven it into the ground.
Let's hope MAGATs can separate the salesman from the product.
"11 MONTHS AGO, I INHERITED A MESS" was perhaps the biggest lie of his entire angry Miller-written speech.
Taco Don inherited a booming economy from Biden, & so far, he's driven it into the ground.
Let's hope MAGATs can separate the salesman from the product.
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