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smelo20.bsky.social @smelo20.bsky.social · 2d

He discards anyone from his orbit who upstages him, but keeps them on the periphery for when he needs anything from them again, like $$$ in the future from Elon 🤣

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 2d

Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.

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smelo20.bsky.social @smelo20.bsky.social · 2d

During Biden’s administration, tRUmp would contemplate running for Speaker was vocal about it until SCOTUS gave him immunity and cleared the road to the Presidency.

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 3d

🧵 Pop quiz: Who said these things about Trump? 🧵
1. “America’s Hitler.”
2. “Lacks the character and moral center we desperately need.”
3. “A race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot.”
4. “Con artist.”
5. “Insulting to women.”
6. “Inexcusable.”
7. “Pathological liar.”

Graphic shows the definition of the word "hypocrite"

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smelo20.bsky.social @smelo20.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you Senator Merkley

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 7d

Why do you think the regime joined Bluesky?

They’ve lost control of the narrative.

People here do a great job of calling them out on their bullshit and keeping this platform free of misinformation.

Keep spreading the truth; keep using your voice.

It is getting through, and it is breaking them.

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smelo20.bsky.social @smelo20.bsky.social · 7d

But, we all need to act proactively and offensively when needed.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 7d

The Trump regime has an incredibly sophisticated and widespread propaganda machine behind it—from Fox News to techno-fascist owned social media—yet it’s still losing the messaging war, because no amount of propaganda will ever overcome the constant stream of lies and shit they’re spewing every day.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 7d

The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

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smelo20.bsky.social @smelo20.bsky.social · 8d

If he won’t do it, find another way. Somehow, the Republicans have no trouble finding a working around! Don’t let him get away with this!

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smelo20.bsky.social @smelo20.bsky.social · 10d

Jake Tapper? He acknowledged this?

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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 11d

In our country, the power is with the people. Tomorrow, October 18, I encourage you to join your neighbors in peaceful protest at a No Kings event.

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 11d

October 17, 2025

October 17, 2025 (Friday)

On the morning of October 18, 1775, a small fleet of Royal Navy vessels opened fire on the seaport town that is now known as Portland, Maine.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

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smelo20.bsky.social @smelo20.bsky.social · 12d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS TEANECK” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS TEANECK · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Sponsored by Arbor Activists, Teaneck Beacon, and Indivisible. Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more tha...

www.mobilize.us

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smelo20.bsky.social @smelo20.bsky.social · 13d

What is with all the head bobbing? Bondi and Trump, especially.

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smelo20.bsky.social @smelo20.bsky.social · 13d

No! The media won’t tell him he has symptoms of dementia and possibly a recent stroke.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 17d

Protestors believe that action has meaning. Protestors are exercising the rights enshrined in the Constitution. For me, protest is about love of country. I will be there on October 18th, and I hope you will be too.
#NoKings
snyder.substack.com/p/no-kings-f...

No Kings — Freedom (video)

Why protest is patriotic

snyder.substack.com

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smelo20.bsky.social @smelo20.bsky.social · 18d

Someone please show him a mirror!

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 21d

really can’t say enough about how mike johnson is a sniveling little coward of a man. a bayou-bred pushover with a dignity deficit that would embarrass renfield

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21d

Q: Do you agree that the mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois should be in prison?

MIKE JOHNSON: Should they be in prison? I'm not the attorney general. I'm not following the day to day on that

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smelo20.bsky.social @smelo20.bsky.social · 23d

This is horrible!

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 23d

Harmeet Dhillon (DOJ) publicly targeted this judge on Twitter a couple weeks ago.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23d

SOUTH CAROLINA… “Judge Goodstein was walking on the beach when the fire started. Her husband, Arnie, was in the house with children and perhaps grandchildren. The family had to escape by jumping from a window or balcony...” www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · Sep 28

it may feel a little like homework, but i genuinely think people should read the lincoln-douglas debates to see what the practical politics of anti-slavery looked like in an environment where the public was neutral to hostile to the question of emancipation

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Dale Ivan Smith @daleivan.bsky.social · Sep 27

As a resident of the "greater Portland metro area," I'm concerned both for our city and for what may be in store for our nation. I'm gratified that my @wyden.senate.gov is doing everything he can to help protect our state, and by extension, our country: bsky.app/profile/wyde...

Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · Sep 27

Trump is launching an authoritarian takeover of Portland hoping to provoke conflict in my hometown. I urge Oregonians to reject Trump’s attempt to incite violence in what we know is a vibrant and peaceful city. I will do everything in my power to protect the people in our state.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · Sep 27

BREAKING: Trump says he'll send troops to Portland, Oregon, as he expands military deployments in U.S. cities.

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · Sep 26

Should this man be in any law enforcement position?

Now ask this: do you believe this man will face any consequences for this violent assault on an unarmed, emotionally distressed woman?

We can call in complaints to the DHS misconduct hotline: 1-800-323-8603

www.oig.dhs.gov/hotline

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smelo20.bsky.social @smelo20.bsky.social · Sep 25

This is the way to talk and hold the line and not take crap from the bully. We have your back. Thank you 🙏

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