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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” (“Thus Ever to Tyrants”) The motto expresses the anti-imperialist feelings prevalent among the colonists of 1776

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · Aug 4

Popping Up All Over America
Flying an inverted American flag is traditionally recognized as a signal of distress or extreme danger. In modern times, it has also become a symbol of political protest,

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 12h

Trump’s ‘growing inability to form thoughts’ on full display during presser

“Now, drug prices are gonna be going down a 100%, 400%, 600%, 1,000% in some cases, but for one eighth of a cent,” Trump said “I was so proud because for 28 years nobody had done it.”
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Trump’s ‘growing inability to form thoughts’ on full display during presser: journalist

President Donald Trump proudly touted a new deal Friday his administration had reached with a British drugmaker to lower drug costs, and as high as “1,000%” in some cases, a claim that journalist Jaso...

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 14h

'Spooked markets': Trump's social media post sends stocks tumbling
The stock markets fell on Friday after Trump "spooked markets" when he threatened more tariffs, according to a report.
the S&P 500 fell 2.7%, which is the worst in the past 6 months
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'Spooked markets': Trump's social media post sends stocks tumbling

The stock markets fell on Friday after President Donald Trump "spooked markets" when he took to Truth Social to threaten more tariffs, according to a report.The New York Times reported that the S&P; 5...

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 14h

In September 2025, Trump claimed that there was "no inflation," despite the consumer price index showing an inflation rate of 2.9% year over year.

Republicans In MAJOR TROUBLE As Inflation Surges After Trump's Fix Fails

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 15h

the fight to save Democracy makes for strange bedfellows
#DefendFreeSpeech #FirstAmendmentRights
#DefendDemocracy
The Great MAGA BREAKUP Has BEGUN; MAGA Influencers PISSED at Trump!
Trump is losing more of his base every day and MAGA podcasters are beginning to ask questions
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IHIP News: The Great MAGA BREAKUP Has BEGUN; MAGA Influencers PISSED at Trump!!

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 16h

the "D- word" = Dementia
OPINION: I could be wrong, but JB Pritzker may be the first Democrat to apply the d-word to Donald Trump.
Hallelujah — a leading Dem finally uses the right word to describe Trump

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Hallelujah — a leading Dem finally uses the right word to describe Trump

I could be wrong, but JB Pritzker may be the first Democrat to apply the d-word to Donald Trump. More importantly, the Illinois governor may be the first to link Trump's criminality to his dementia. A...

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 19h

77-year-old Florida resident James O'Gara is a Vietnam War veteran

Law experts appalled as cops swoop on 77-year-old for writing 'innocuous' postcard
“The problem is, it ends up being the government threatening a septuagenarian over a pretty innocuous postcard"
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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 19h

#DefendFreeSpeech #nokingsinamerica #DefendDemocracy
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No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
On October 18, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.

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No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 19h

Take the Fox News Challenge. Turn off Fox News completely for 1 month, and broaden your perspective. #foxnewschallenge

Study reveals Fox News viewers exposed to the truth can change their minds. But Fox’s poisoning of the truth runs deep.
04/04/22

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 19h

#VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
the Trump administration, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has restricted access to COVID-19 vaccines,

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said ‘everybody can get’ the COVID-19 vaccine. Is that true? www.politifact.com/.../robert-f...

“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 20h

Religious leaders speak out about being attacked while protesting ICE in their communities

Reverend David Black, Minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago who was shot in the head with pepper balls while praying in front of an ICE facility

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 20h

#DefendDemocracy #DefendTheConstitution
🚨New York Times Editorial Board STUNS Trump, Goes MEGA-VIRAL!

Trump's night just fell apart as The New York Times just dropped a scathing bombshell!

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🚨New York Times Editorial Board STUNS Trump, Goes MEGA-VIRAL!

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 20h

Trump BLOWS IT as KEY Group TURNS AGAINST HIM

The Vote Mama Foundation has been tracking the level of political participation of mothers in the United States. Founder & CEO,

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 21h

#releasetheepsteinfilesnow

"Release The Files" - AI Taylor Swift with Gavin Newsom on Sax

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"Release The Files" - AI Taylor Swift with Gavin Newsom on Sax

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 21h

#DefendFreeSpeech #DefendTheConstitution #DefendDemocracy
TRUMP’S PLANS COLLAPSE ❗ PUBLIC UPRISING GROWING STRONGER! '" The Rachel Maddow Show
From empty rallies to mounting legal walls, Rachel Maddow delivers a masterful analysis filled with urgency, context, and hope —
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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 21h

11.8 million Americans - that's a lot of people....

Steve Rattner: Red states use Obamacare more; health care cuts hit red states hardest

Morning Joe economic analyst Steve Rattner discusses how the government shutdown is impacting health care.

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 21h

Ali Velshi: We're seeing a politically weak Trump throw the authoritarian spaghetti at the wall

trump's increasingly volatile tactics - indicting his perceived enemies, sending National Guard troops into U.S. cities, Trump officials clashing with Democratic lawmakers,

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

Halligan’s lack of experience is ‘devastating for morale’ at DOJ: Defense attorney

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on bank fraud charges after Trump pressured the DOJ to investigate her.
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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

STILL no GOP Healthcare Plan after all these years
'Republicans' worst nightmare': Analyst warns 'drunk with power' GOP it's made a stumble

"Ten years of similar promises have shown that replacing the Affordable Care Act wasn’t so easy after all
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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

Russia’s much-vaunted Arab summit was cancelled at the last minute after Trump’s Gaza deal stole the spotlight

Putin Forced to Cancel His Big Summit Debut Over Embarrassing Lack of Interest

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

‘The discovery could be highly embarrassing for DOJ’: Weissmann on Letitia James TARGETED by Trump

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

🚨Trump RUNS As NEW Epstein Evidence CHANGES EVERYTHING

CBS News just released new Epstein evidence. It has Trump RUNNING!

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🚨Trump RUNS As NEW Epstein Evidence CHANGES EVERYTHING

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

Prosecutors Just Realized Something Terrifying About Comey's Case

Ex-DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer says the government's prosecution of former FBI director James Comey is already in serious trouble.

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

So, Speaker Mike Johnson....dereliction of duty ?? abdicating responsibility,? failure of leadership ? Sabotaging any possibility of success??.....violating his oath of office....

“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

#TrumpEconomy #TrumpShutdown #GOPshutdown #releasetheepsteinfilesnow

"Let me get this straight" GOP holds the House, the Senate, the Presidency, Scotus
'It’s the minority leader’s fault?': Joe slams Speaker Johnson for blaming shutdown on Sen. Schumer

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“Sic Semper Tyrannis” @saram853.bsky.social · 1d

not all furloughed federal workers will receive back pay ?

Republicans PANIC as Military CRISIS Exposed!

Defense Secretary "move fast and break things" approach to leading the military is already having disastrous consequences.

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