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PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 10h

“Try as he might, Vivek Ramaswamy will never be fully accepted by MAGAworld.
The Ohio gubernatorial candidate and former DOGE co-chief came face-to-face with the racism rampant amongst American conservative youth culture Tuesday when he headlined a Turning Point USA event in Montana.”

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PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 10h

Lather rinse repeat

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Landisscape @landisscape.bsky.social · 11h

Distract redirect distract

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Florida Chris @chrislongview.bsky.social · 21h

so lil' marco wrote her a recommendation letter for her Nobel?!?!

I will never stop laughing.

emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 21h

Huh. Gonna be an awkward day for Secretary of State-National Security Advisor-Acting Archivist Marco Rubio.

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Part of a letter sent by a bunch of GOP members of Congress in favor of granting Maria Corina Machado the Nobel Peace Prize, which she won today.

The last three paragraphs, before Rick Scott and Marco Rubio's signature, reads:

The Maduro regime's abuses and assaults on the civil society and legitimate
political activity of Venezuelan citizens have caused millions to flee to other countries,
while millions more have had no choice but to remain in the prison Maduro has
imposed on them. The peace of the region has been greatly disturbed by Maduro’s
welcoming of some of the world’s worst actors, including terrorists and dictators who
support him.
It is our firm belief that María Corina Machado’s courageous and selfless
leadership, and unyielding dedication to the pursuit of peace and democratic ideals,
make her a most deserving candidate for this prestigious award. Her efforts not only
highlight the urgent need for international solidarity in the face of aggressive and
expansive authoritarianism but also serve as a reminder of the power of individual
bravery in the quest for justice.

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PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 10h

Black people told y’all they’re never letting you in no matter how much they’ll use your own racism to their benefit. Theirs. Not yours. Ever.

Sucker! 😜

Surprise! Vivek Ramaswamy's Turning Point Event Derailed by Racism - The New Republic

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Surprise! Vivek Ramaswamy's Turning Point Event Derailed by Racism — The New Republic

Event attendees asked Ramaswamy why he felt he could be the governor of Ohio even though he isn’t Christian.

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Renée in L.A. @reneepatrice.bsky.social · 11h

Random Gen X memory: when we were tweens/teens and if you didn't have the daily newspaper and were going to the movies, you had to call the movie theater and listen to their daily recording. God forbid you wanted to see something at a multiplex because they gave every start time of every movie ..

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PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 12h

President Miller is pulling the puppet’s strings.

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 12h

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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Florida Chris @chrislongview.bsky.social · 19h

what went wrong whiteboard wanda

Pierce @pierceah66.bsky.social · 1d

I’m just here so I don’t get fined.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 13h

BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, DUCKWORTH were just denied entrance to the Broadview ICE Facility in Illinois, unable to conduct constitutional role of oversight.

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PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 12h

They make sure the evidence doesn’t circle the drain!

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 18h

Thoughts and prayers to Cosplay Cop Kristi who had to brave the dogs, farmer’s markets, capybaras, and marathon runners of Portland this week.

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PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 12h

Ha! Special Unclog Unit.

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Lecia Michelle @leciamichelle.bsky.social · 1d

I'm gonna need white people to stop telling Hakeem Jeffries to do something when you all couldn't even confront your family and friends about not wanting to vote for MVP.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Post this everywhere‼️
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RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES

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PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 12h

Taxation, literally without representation. There was a war over that and everything.

Molly Lyons @mollylyons.bsky.social · 17h

#SwearInAdelitaGrijalvaNOW @speakerjohnson.bsky.social
#AZ07 is without a voice in Congress because #CowardJohnson lies & refuses to swear in our representative @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social

Johnson is terrified of the number 218.

Democrats @democrats.org · 17h

House Republicans just adjourned another pro forma session.

This marks the SIXTH time they’ve refused to swear in Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva, who would be the tie-breaking vote to release the Epstein files.

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PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 14h

Idaho. Home to the likes of white Christian militias since the days of The Order and Aryan Nations, lesser known white supremacists, wacko Christians, including fundamentalist and apostate LDS.

I’m sure they’ll be welcomed with open arms, right?

Author Myron J. Clifton @deardean22.bsky.social · 16h

What is happening?

Seems like Idaho bout to be a state owned by Qatar ….

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Jay Perk @johnathanperk.bsky.social · 16h

Need to raise $1,500 by Monday or Tuesday.
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. #ICE #LosAngeles

Venmo: @JohnathanPerk
CashApp: $JohnathanPerk

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PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 14h

More
Unanimous vote by AZ peace officer review board to initiate proceedings.
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Another Top Pima County Sheriff’s Official Under Review By State Peace Officer Board

A second high level member of the Pima County Sheriff’s Office is the subject of a conduct complaint filed with the board that certifies all peace officers in the state, Arizona Daily Independent has ...

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PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 14h

Graduated from Jesus U, Grand Canyon University, long term LEO.

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PCSD Deputy Chief placed on administrative leave

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Operations Bureau Chief Harold “Buddy” Janes is under investigation.

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Sen. Cory Booker @booker.senate.gov · 14h

I am proud to stand up for New Jerseyans facing rising costs in the Senate, but the Republicans in the House are refusing to even show up. We have to come together to lower health care costs for the American people.

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R. Souissi @rsouissivibes.bsky.social · 17h

Virginia...

Please do not fuck this up, like 165M mofos did in 2024.

Pleaseeeeeeee.

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Pierce @pierceah66.bsky.social · 16h

Qatar is building an Air Force base in Idaho because they wanna move on from investing in American universities to train some useful idiots more directly? And y’all are more mad at randoms on the internet saying your priorities are out of whack than the dipshits who helped make this possible?

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PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 14h

Upside!

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Howard ✡🟦🎗 @howarda-atlaw.bsky.social · 15h

Our Revulsion, er, "Revoltion" is incapable of accepting that voting with MTG is against Capitol Security or Infrastructure helped Cori Bush lose. They blame it solely on (((AIPAC))).

PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 15h

I saw that Our Scamolution post and pulled a muscle rolling my eyes!

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PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 14h

My immediate thought.

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