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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 14m

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Israel says a body Hamas returned is not a hostage

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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 1h

The one I absolutely expect to be full of lies, but it's useful to compare to the other 2 to see where they are lying.

that's kind of my process. I still make mistakes!

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Bounties Originating From Mexico Offered to Shoot ICE and CBP Officers in Chicago | Homeland Security

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has obtained credible intelligence indicating that Mexican criminals, in coordination with domestic extremist groups have placed targeted bounties on U.S...

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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 1h

Local news:

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Drug Cartels Issue Bounties for Attacks on ICE, CBP Agents

The Department of Homeland Security warned that Mexican drug cartels have offered cash bounties for attacks on ICE and CBP agents

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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 1h

Here's where I looked.

I trust ABC, especially when other sources agree.

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Cartels issuing bounties up to $50,000 for hits on ICE, CBP agents: DHS

Drug cartels have "disseminated a structured bounty program to incentivize violence against federal personnel," according to a press release from DHS.

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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 1h

What might you see in Salem, MA in October, you ask?

Here's a little taste!

The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 2h

Will MA decide we need a new generation of leadership?

Should be an interesting race!

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Seth Moulton says he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "status quo is not working"

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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 2h

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Tense confrontation in Chicago's East Side, fencing removed at Broadview ICE facility

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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 2h

I'm asking MAGA:

"Did you vote for a 15 year old American citizen being ziptied for hours in Chicago?"

THIS IS NOT OKAY!

The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 2h

Cartels put bounties on CBP and ICE heads $5-10k, and up to $50k for high ranking officials (I hope Homan and Noem increase their security).
Did they expect this to create an excuse to conduct all-out military assaults?
Or was it one of those unexpected consequences they are constantly creating?

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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 2h

CA declared a state of emergency due to an increase in ICE raids.
They are working on providing financial assistance to those affected by the raids.
Things are smoldering in Chicago.

We have been invaded by our own government.

I support some of that "Good Trouble"

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Clashes Between ICE Agents and Protestors Escalate in Chicago

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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 2h

Do you think Colbert putting this up last night is going to boost attendance Saturday?

I do!

The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 3h

NO KING!

He's trying to make them bend the knee by threatening the money cities have invested far in advance to bring these matches to the world.

It won't work.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Trump threatens World Cup host cities over crime. Some respond with a shrug.

Host city officials say they aren’t too concerned about the president's comments.

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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 3h

The regime has B-52s orbiting over the Caribbean - meant to intimidate Venezuela.

The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 19h

I find it curious Gramps said that Mayor Wu (intelligent because she’s Asian, but still radical left) wouldn’t send the police after Trump because they love Trump.

Is he trying to conduct a coup on local levels, or making those of us who pay attention curious as to why he thinks she would?

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NewsCurrentNow @newscurrentnow.com · 21h

🚨BREAKING: Arizona’s 7th District is certified — Adelita Grijalva is now U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson’s last excuse is gone. No more lies. No more delays. Swear her in NOW so she can do her job. They can delay, lie, and hide—but the Epstein files aren’t going anywhere. The cover-up is cracking.

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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 19h

Today I leaned OAN is providing content for Voice of America.

My god what is happening to my country?

The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 20h

A symptom of psychopathy is no empathy.

Just sayin.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Trump at the Charlie Kirk memorial event: "They fired sniper rifles at ICE agents, and me. But I made a turn at a good time. I made a turn at a good time. Charlie couldn't believe it, actually."

The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 20h

Hamburger Helper sales up 15%.

Thrift store visits up 40%.

63% polled by WAPO say it’s a bad time to find a job.

This is a GOLDEN AGE?

Those signals say it’s not.

As a bonus sign - people are not finding jobs on LinkedIn. 15 months ago you could, with a little effort.

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 20h

Air traffic controllers will not get a full paycheck as the government shutdown enters two weeks, according to the National Air Traffic Controller Association. Workers handed out flyers at DCA explaining the impact of the shutdown on air travel.

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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 20h

General Strike in support of them.

GunnyJKJ @gunnyjkj.bsky.social · 20h

Yo, if Republicans won’t open the government, people connected to the federal government for work shouldn’t show up. Those in the White House. Those in the Capitol. Those in the SCOTUS. Those in the airports and hospitals.
Treat them like you’re being treated.

JMO

The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 20h

Well well well.

Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 21h

Young Republicans / TPUSA MAGAs proven to be actual genocidal racist-incel-trolls, a very shocking and unforeseen development.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

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The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 20h

He thinks he’s the King.

The Wise Old Bat ❌👑 @thewiseoldbat.bsky.social · 20h

What?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21h

Trump: "We won the electoral college. We got 312 to 226. And then we won something called districts and councils and different things."