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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 7h

And Trump appointed the FBI director as well.

smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 8h

Not only have they lost business because of the trade war. But they have also lost business as the result of the closure of USAID. That market is gone for good.

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 8h

They are also calling back BLS workers. They are needed to calculate the 2026 COLA for Social Security. Which is due to be announced on November 1st. In order to be included in the January 2026 Social Security checks.

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HBCU Sports @hbcusports.bsky.social · 9h

Saturday shootings taint Mississippi HBCU homecoming festivities

Saturday proved to be a harrowing day at a pair of HBCU homecoming celebrations. The violence left students, alumni, and local communities reeling, as authorities scrambled to respond and maintain safety. Shooting near site of Jackson State football game Jackson State University’s homecoming festivities were marred by reports of gunfire near the tailgating area of Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, according to the Clarion-Ledger…

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 13h

Plus you add the raid on the Hyundai plant. MAGA may stop drinking the Kool Aide.

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 13h

And this red state Georgia. Let’s see if there’s a political backlash in the midterms.

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 14h

Can this case be dismissed? Because James was indicted in Alexandria instead of Norfolk.

smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 14h

I wish I had an aunt or even an uncle. Who is generous as Ms James.

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 14h

Big mistake no helmet!

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 14h

Did you get a car?

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 21h

A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June. The family faces mounting legal fees and the risk of deportation.

ICE Stranded a 17-Year-Old on I-20 After Arresting His Father. The Mississippi Dad Now Faces Deportation.

A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June. The family faces mounting legal fees and the risk of deportation.

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 15h

This man was racial profiled by the local police. In hope that any cash he held would be forfeited after his arrest by ICE.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 21h

When Republicans are pre-butting a pro-democracy rally like No Kings and making shit up left and right to scare people, you know they're losing and in panic mode.

Pedal to the floor.

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 19h

Send in the National Guard! That’s the answer to all of our problems.

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 20h

He got a COVID shot.

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 20h

The report didn’t even address the condition of his hand. Or any of the other known illnesses.

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 21h

No can’t do that. That would be an admission that the WHITE mayor has failed.

smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 1d

Firing in a red state. Wow!

smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 1d

That B/S. He killed Birmingham Southern College!

smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 1d

They didn’t speak to me for a month. When I told them they would get two dolls. Now I have to tell them, it’s one doll now. I can’t do it!

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 1d

He got a COVID shot!

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 1d

Trump lost the fight with China. When they went to other markets to buy soybeans and corn.

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 1d

Calling jasmine!

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smithjohnny.bsky.social @smithjohnny.bsky.social · 1d

Is there such thing as over reach? Which could backfire in their faces. I think we are there already.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Mamdani: I run against a disgraced former governor who, in this moment, has chosen to issue a statement in which he cannot even say the name Tish James, nor the name Donald Trump.

If you cannot say Trump’s name today—how will you stand up to him tomorrow?

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