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Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

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I am a lifelong Democrat, liberal, atheist, lover of big trees, BLM & LGBTQ+ supporter, dog lover, animal lover, Alaskan, Arizonan, Californian, 49ers fan, F1 fan, Ukraine supporter, and a big old retired guy.

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Mark @qwtchz.bsky.social · Nov 10

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

Everyone needs to rebuke that piece if shit.

Indiana Senate rejects GOP-drawn congressional map in a major rebuke of Trump

Trump and national Republicans pushed Indiana lawmakers for new district lines that could have allowed the party to gain two seats in next year’s midterms.

www.nbcnews.com

December 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

Well, then leave her the fuck alone, you dipshits!!!!!

Justice Department again fails to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James

The Justice Department also tried and failed last week to secure a new indictment against James in Norfolk, Virginia.

www.nbcnews.com

December 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

Trump Enraged After Gold Paint Peels off FIFA Peace Prize.

😆😅😂🤣

Trump Enraged After Gold Paint Peels Off FIFA Peace Prize

The incident sent Trump into a fury, White House sources revealed.

open.substack.com

December 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick

@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social

HUGE. Judge Xinis grants the writ of habeas corpus and orders that the government "SHALL release [Kilmar] Abrego Garcia from ICE custody immediately."

ORDER
For the reasons stated in the foregoing Memorandum Opinion, it is this 11th day of
December, 2025, by the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, ORDERED
that:
1. Petitioner Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s Petition for habeas corpus pursuant to 28
U.S.C. § 2241 at ECF No. 1 is hereby GRANTED;
2. Respondents SHALL release Abrego Garcia from ICE custody immediately;
3. Respondents SHALL notify Abrego Garcia’s counsel of the exact time and location of
his release no fewer than four hours prior to releasing him, and notify the Court of the
status of Abrego Garcia’s release by email to chambers no later than 5:00 p.m. today,
Thursday, December 11, 2025;
4. A representative of the United States Pretrial Services Office for this District SHALL
separately contact Abrego Garcia’s criminal counsel with further instruction for
installation on the release conditions previously imposed in his criminal case, United
States v. Abrego Garcia, No. 3:25-CR-00115-1 (M.D. Tenn.);
5. Respondents SHALL immediately transmit this Order and the accompanying

Memorandum Opinion to all relevant officers, agents, and employees under their
control and who are involved in this matter and the pending criminal case, United States
v. Abrego Garcia, No. 3:25-CR-00115-1 (M.D. Tenn.);
6. Within a week of the date of this Order, by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18,
2025, the parties SHALL submit a joint status report as to the parties’ position
regarding resolution of Respondents’ pending motion to dissolve at ECF No. 72; and
7. The Clerk is DIRECTED to transmit a copy of this Order to all counsel of record.
December 11, 2025 /s/
Date Paula Xinis
United States District Judge

December 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

We are the fucking Pirates of the Caribbean now.

a war for oil, but with morons

get ready to throw flowers, Venezuela, Donny’s coming to liberate you

open.substack.com

December 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

This Is Actually The Most Insane Thing He's Ever Posted.

This Is Actually The Most Insane Thing He's Ever Posted

No, really.

www.wonkette.com

December 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM

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Philip Bump

@pbump.com

Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.

There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I’ve stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an “aura” around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks — Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to “ace” this Examination and, in fact,

most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am “slowing up,” am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am “slowing up,” but it’s not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean “THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful “source” of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

December 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles.

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco granted a preliminary injunction sought by California officials who opposed Trump’s move to use state Guard troops without the governor’s approval.

(AP)

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December 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

Judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment in LA with sharp rebuke.

Rebuke that piece of shit to death, judges of America!

Judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment in LA with sharp rebuke

In the latest in a series of legal setbacks for Trump's deployments, a judge ruled the administration must end its deployment to Los Angeles and return control of National Guard troops to California.

www.npr.org

December 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

🙄

Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants

On the road in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, President Trump said he objected to taking immigrants from "hellholes like Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia and many other countries."

www.npr.org

December 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

Believable.

Immigrants Say They Have Been Scared Away From US by Kristi Noem’s Face

DHS touted Noem’s face as the nation's number one weapon against immigration.

open.substack.com

December 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

He was never a mental giant, though.

'He's clearly fading': Ex-GOP strategist says Trump rally exposed new 'mental weakness'

Donald Trump's latest "low-energy" event revealed that he is "fading," according to a former GOP strategist.Trump on Tuesday gave a rally in Pennsylvania in an attempt to convince voters he's a good s...

www.rawstory.com

December 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM

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RoseMarie

@rosesbloom24.bsky.social

So what’s going to happen with the other misfit toys who have been told by various courts that they’re in their roles illegally? We’re looking at you, Bill Essayli, Sigal Chattah, and Lindsey Halligan.

All of this👇🏽👇🏽😁

www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

Unqualified Trump stooge finally vacates US attorney seat

Alina Habba, we hardly knew ya. Well, actually, we completely knew you, which is why you’re out of your U.S. attorney job , and it looks like it’s for good this time. Yes, Alina Habba ...

www.dailykos.com

December 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

WTF?

House panel plans to end its boat strike probe, GOP chair says

Lawmakers in the House and Senate have been scrutinizing the U.S. military’s killing of two alleged drug smugglers who survived an attack on their boat.

www.washingtonpost.com

December 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM

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Skye

@simplyskye.bsky.social

The Ellison family’s desire to take over Warner Bros should alarm anyone concerned with U.S. propaganda & media consolidation—

They would own Paramount, Warner Bros, CNN, CBS, HBO, TikTok & a host of major cable channels

December 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

Last Wednesday, December 3, a reporter asked President Donald J. Trump if he would release the video of the September 2 strike on a small boat off the coast of Venezuela that killed two survivors of a previous strike that had split their boat, capsized it, and set it on fire.

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December 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

JD Vance Reminded To Use White House Service Entrance

GOOD!

JD Vance Reminded To Use White House Service Entrance

WASHINGTON—During a confrontation in which it was firmly reiterated that the front entrance was for approved personnel only, Vice President JD Vance was once again reminded by White House security to ...

theonion.com

December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM

Mark

@qwtchz.bsky.social

‘Still coughing’: Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva says she was sprayed during Tucson federal raid at taco shop

A federal law enforcement operation at an Arizona taco shop resulted in a fracas, with agents deploying pepper spray on a group of protesters.

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December 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM