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Steve Okino

@steveokino.bsky.social

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Proud member of The Enemy Within™. Living in my safe space--Hawai‘i--with toothless senior cat Franklin. Former TV Newser, political communicator, marketing/web/tech journeyman. Now just a cat guy volunteering in service of homeless felines.

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · Nov 23

Since I've unexpectedly picked up a ton of followers--allow me to introduce you to this program of compassion, kindness, and love, led by the extraordinary @thanhneville.bsky.social at UCLA Health. Follow, donate, and cheer them on as the light in our current sea of darkness, hate, and indifference.

3 Wishes Program @3wishesprogram.bsky.social · Nov 23

The young patient hadn't been outside for 6 months since her hospitalization. As part of her end-of-life care, we made it possible for her family to gather around her outside, in the beautiful sun. #EOLcare #hapc shared with permission.

a family gathers around a dying loved one in a hospital bed, outside, in the sun. shared with permission.

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1h

Awww, c'mon. As an old boomer now with a library of anti-Trump protest signs, I do indeed fancy myself as somewhat of a terrorist.
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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1h

Sigh. Gone wayyy too soon. 😿

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1h

Qatar now the highest bidder for the former United States of America. But the Trump auction of our nation has just begun.

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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 1h

??????

www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...

Hegseth announces Qatar will build air force facility at U.S. base in Idaho

The move is a sign of increasingly close ties between the U.S. and Qatar.

www.cbsnews.com

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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 2h

"After a few moments of laughter, the No Kings Coalition issued the following statement"

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1h

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1h

Because Red State elected have only one "constituent" they worry about, and he doesn't live in their state.

Ed Kane 🇺🇦 @3dkan3.bsky.social · 2h

www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...

Steve Rattner warns the GOP: Health care cuts will hit red states the hardest

The former Treasury official said the data, which shows GOP-led states use ACA subsidies at a higher rate, has put Republicans under pressure.

www.msnbc.com

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Steve Benen @stevebenen.com · 2h

The phrase "don't threaten me with a good time" keeps coming to mind.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Thune: "If the Democrats had won the majority, they probably would've tried to nuke the filibuster. And then you'd have four new senators from Puerto Rico and DC, you'd have a packed Supreme Court, you'd have abortion on demand ... "

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 10h

This query could have come from anyone in the Trump Administration.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 10h

Column: How can I help a teammate who comes across as rude, loud and abrasive to people who don’t know him as well?

Column | Work Advice: Managing a quirky colleague’s interactions with outsiders

How can I help a teammate who comes across as rude, loud and abrasive to people who don’t know him as well?

www.washingtonpost.com

Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 14h

On it, thank you! Will probably trust the USPS with it.

Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 14h

First they came for LaMonica Mciver.
But I said nothing because I wasn't a Member of Congress.
Then they came for James Comey.
But I wasn't an ex-FBI Director.
Then they came for Tish James.
But I wasn't Attorney General of New York.
So how long before they come for the rest of us?
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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 14h

Free and fair elections, uh...byebye.

Jacob Shamsian @jayshams.bsky.social · 23h

I've been wondering why Dominion Voting Systems suddenly reached settlements with Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and One America News.

Turns out, it's been purchased by a Republican-owned election tech firm that insisted on it, per Axios.

www.axios.com/2025/10/09/d...

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 23h

Condolences and warmest aloha to you folks who gave precious Mr. Fergus his best life ever. May he fly free and easily now, and may you find peace and comfort in his memory.

Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1d

OK, this earns another donation--but is it possible to donate directly to the program at that specific hospital, or should it go to UCLA for the Three Wishes Program as before?

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The Onion @theonion.com · 1d

Bored National Guard Goes Door To Door Asking If Chicagoans Have Any Order They Need Restored https://theonion.com/bored-national-guard-goes-door-to-door-asking-if-chicagoans-have-any-order-they-need-restored/

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1d

This is the guiding principle of Trump.

- Start with the person, then make up the crime.
- Start with the culprit, then make up the evidence.
- Start with the conclusion, then make up the story.

Begin with the end. It justifies the means.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."

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Jacqueline Sweet @jsweetli.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: A MAGA X account often shared by Senator Mike Lee and House Republicans like Nancy Mace--that often alleges Democrats encourage voting fraud-- is run by a man who not only has never stepped foot in the US, he also illegally donated to an American campaign.

www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

The Viral MAGA Accounts Run by a Man Who Has Never Been to America

Two influential MAGA social media accounts are run by Rumen Naumovski, a Macedonian who may have illegally donated to a U.S. election.

www.rollingstone.com

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1d

Insurrection runs rampant!!!
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 1d

“A second inflatable frog has now been spotted wiggling through Portland.”

Marco Rubio whispers into Donald Trump's ear.

Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1d

I hate Halloween, but I donated anyway because you do good work, and so does the Sanctuary. Please cancel Halloween anyway!

--Steve and Mr. Franklin the Cat

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1d

"We’ve learned, hearteningly, that majorities seem to harbor a deep attachment to liberal rights and liberties, one that instinctively recoils at masked kidnappings, at hypermilitarized vehicles on urban boulevards, at the trappings of totalitarian dictatorship. But this must be activated."

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 2d

JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom are doing something new and important: They understand Stephen Miller's theory of fascist power politics, and they've developed a theory on how to combat it. More Dems need to reckon with Miller's understanding of the moment.

New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2014...

Inside Stephen Miller’s Secret Plan to Normalize Trump’s Dictator Rule

He wants to supercharge searing civil tensions to get low-information voters to embrace their inner authoritarian. Exactly two Democrats appear to fully grasp this.

newrepublic.com

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Denny Carter @dennycarter.bsky.social · 2d

I think of this image a lot

Elon Musk wielding a chainsaw, celebrating the starvation of human beings due to DOGE's coup of the U.S. government

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 2d

Of course it does.

Elmo's racism permeates the entire site.

kate conger @kateconger.com · 2d

Jonathan Rinderknecht, a white man, was charged with starting the Palisades Fire. But on X, the company's news summary tab shows a photo of a black man.

Screenshot depicting posts on X, one showing the suspect accused of starting the Palisades Fire, a white man. The X news tab reports on the suspect's arrest, but shows a photo of a black man instead.

Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 2d

Under the Trump regime, talking about "bans" is banned.

"New guidelines issued by the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System...prohibit the use of the words “censorship” and “banned,” as well as the phrase “banned books week,”..."

www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/hawa...

Hawai‘i State Library Bans Displays For Banned Books Week

The state librarian says the new guidelines help people avoid any confusion that the library is banning books.

www.civilbeat.org

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 2d

Perfect response!

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 2d

Litttle Pammy Jo Blondie was sent to the Senate to be Trump’s Troll and spread lies and insults, just like her boss does

Because they care not about laws and responsibilities. It’s all just about holding and keeping power.

Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 2d

Reuters photographer Jonathan Ernst noticed that Bondi flipped open a file during the Senate hearing and he zoomed in.

Inside were her crib notes for attacking the senators.

The GOP now practicing Cliff's Notes Fascism

In other words, under oath Bondi was purely a performance.

Bondi senate hearing had a folder full of notes for attacking the senators

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 2d

This is what autocracy looks like.

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 2d

I fear if things don’t change right now, this image is going to come back to haunt us