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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 1h

So my question is why did the police officer allow this to happen?

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Musician playing ‘Ghostbusters’ outside ICE facility is arrested by agents: ‘Why are they targeting a clarinetist?’ - NewsBreak

A clarinet player was arrested after playing her instrument to the tune of the “Ghostbusters” theme song outside of a Portland ICE facility , which has rec

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 7h

These guys are so out of control. There is zero focus on helping people. If they get voted back in we are all idiots.

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State House Republicans propose a bill in Charlie Kirk’s name to ban ‘leftist indoctrination’ in N.H. classrooms - NewsBreak

Two republicans in the New Hampshire State House of Representatives will introduce a bill this session that would restrict public schools teachers’ politic

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 8h

It doesn't seem like they care if you are a US citizen and increasingly the color of your skin.

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More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.

The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 8h

They need a bailout because Trump's tariffs shutdown their access to foreign markets.

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 22h

The defenders of democracy are popping up in the most unexpected places.

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Airports refuse to play Kristi Noem video over one very specific federal law - NewsBreak

A video recorded by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is being refused by a number of airports across the U.S.

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 1d

@meidastouch.com Repost: Beyond all the disgusting sex aspects of the Jeffrey Epstein story lies a great deal of suspicious money shuffling.

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Trump’s Epstein Fiasco Takes Darker Turn as Dem Senator Drops New Bomb

Ron Wyden has some ideas for Pam Bondi to pursue—if, that is, she’s genuinely interested in getting to the bottom of the Epstein scandal.

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 1d

There is a lot of good science going on right now. We are set to take leaps forward. It is important that we not lose sight of this work.

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Scientists develop game-changing building material from unexpected source: 'Many people might be skeptical'

"They can also be shaped flexibly."

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 1d

Wat fur we need public education?

How Trump’s Department of Education Is Upending Public Schools
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Five Ways the Department of Education Is Upending Public Schools

The Trump administration has made a rapid succession of hires and decisions at the Department of Education that could spur profound changes in how schools operate and children learn. Here’s what to kn...

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 1d

I don't see how deporting a child with cancer can be called God's work.

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GOP Rep Claims ICE Agents Are ‘Doing The Lord’s Work’ - NewsBreak

The GOP rep called the “pushback” ICE has been getting “interesting.”

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 2d

Well said!

ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 2d

I would say evil applies to both sides. In any case they should stick to the agreement.

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 2d

It didn't take long for things to fall apart. My understanding was that Hamas had stated up front it was going to take some time to find all the dead.

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 2d

I would love to replace these guys but Trump and company would replace them with former Fox employees.

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 2d

I must congratulate Trump but there is still a long way to go to implement his 20 step peace plan.

ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 3d

If negotiate means anything less than the full restoration of the health care, I pass.

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 3d

Which is worse, they believe the Columbus myth or they only pretend to?

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 3d

We should start with a high profile public figure like Musk.

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 3d

I have never seen a more clear explanation of how the rich rise while the rest of us strive just to survive.

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On Why the Stock Market Doesn’t Matter

YouTube video by Robert Arnold

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 4d

I think if war in Gaza ends, Trump will buy it on the cheap. He will build Trump Gaza. The Palestinians are penniless, so the Israelis will move in and so ends Palestine.

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 4d

What middle ground could there possibly be? Only some people get to keep their insurance or the cost of insurance only goes up 50%. They just will never learn.

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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen: Lawmakers must find 'common ground' to end the government shutdown - NewsBreak

The Senate on Monday again voted down each party's stopgap funding bill to reopen the government. Senator Jeanne Shaheen is with us now on day seven of the

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 4d

I think if war in Gaza ends, Trump will buy it on the cheap. He will build Trump Gaza. The Palestinians are penniless, so the Israelis will move in and so ends Palestine.

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 4d

I take it by lord he means Trump.

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 4d

Another ruling by the Supreme Court jesters in favor of wannabe king Trump.

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Trump Wins Supreme Court Ruling on Foreign Aid - NewsBreak

In an emergency appeal, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to block nearly $5 billion in foreign aid allocated by Congress. The re

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 5d

I really don't think more guns is going to help us. Violence has been unleashed upon our country. As a citizen of this country, I will stand against it.

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ricklw.bsky.social @ricklw.bsky.social · 5d

People standing up for people. Humanity is not dead.

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Protesters rally outside Burlington ICE facility in 14-hour demonstration to defend Constitution - NewsBreak

Protesters have gathered outside the ICE field office in Burlington for a day-long demonstration, expected to last 14 hours, to support and defend the Cons

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