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Tracy @tracylacy84.bsky.social · 1h

You should see a doctor about that.

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Tracy @tracylacy84.bsky.social · 2h

Wow.

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Ian Elliott (he/they)🤘🌈🎲 @thatianeliott.bsky.social · 13h

What possible rationale is there for putting a Qatari military base in the US? I mean, this as they are, we have military excuses for why we have bases in other countries, which are usually to be within striking distance of a perceived enemy. Who is Qatari going to be in striking distance from?

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19h

Nothing says “America First” like letting another country put an Air Force base in Idaho

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ACLU @aclu.org · 20h

The government has executed more people in 2025 than any year in over a decade — and there are five more executions scheduled over the next week.

Just a handful of states are responsible for these executions, and they’re increasingly out of step with public opinion.

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TVMoJoe @tvmojoe.bsky.social · 13h

This story has been picked up by multiple news outlets, including the Chicago Tribune and the Fox-owned station in the city.

You know which Chicago outlet doesn't appear to have a story about this on its website?

Brockman's employer, @wgntv.com

WGN's owner? Nexstar

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 15h

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

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👹👻 boo-rit 👻👹 @britculpsapp.bsky.social · 12h

how is it not embarrassing to outwardly say that you were "nearly killed" by a milkshake while referring to inflatable frogs as ultraviolence?

hannah gais @hannahgais.bsky.social · 14h

Those are three people in inflatable frog suits.

@MrAndyNgo
Now that the local and national press have started to cover the Portland ICE area round-the-clock in reaction to the President, Antifa have devised a plan where they are encouraging one another to come in animal costumes.

The costumes serve the function of masking the violent extremism to make the direct action appear like a family-friendly gathering on camera, and to whitewash the past ultraviolence.

In 2019, Antifa devised a similar plot by giving out free "milkshakes" at a protest. But they couldn't contain their bloodthirst and nearly killed me when they saw me. In 2020, they mobilized a fake "Wall of Moms" where female Antifa supporters and members wore yellow shirts to act as human body shields while violent rioters behind them hurled projectile weapons.

photo of three people in inflatable frog costumes

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bort @crushbort.bsky.social · 15h

is it not weird that every day there’s a new video of anonymous masked men having the time of their lives beating/shooting/disappearing people and the dem response from the top down is “republicans want to double your health insurance premiums”

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 12h

Network news could put this guy on the air during like Lester Holt or the Sunday shows but they don't because they know stories like this would help stop the administration and then the big bet they made on fascism would be for nothing

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 15h

"They put me on suicide watch and they put me in the cell, I'm naked, in like a hospital dress and just a concrete bed with like a mattress, like a thin mattress and, they leave the light on 24/7."

@timmiller.bsky.social talked to a veteran who ICE wrongly detained and brutalized

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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 14h

"don't worry, we'll vote them out in November"

the voting in November:

Jacob Shamsian @jayshams.bsky.social · 1d

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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brent is Saw Gerrera-pilled @therealbrent.bsky.social · 12h

Don’t worry, American political journalists have no concept of disbelieving authority so they’ll continue to print every single DHS statement and take it at face value

James @gravitysra1nbow.bsky.social · 13h

This shit is crazy because they're just straight up on video hitting a car that was blocked in the street. The extent as to which DHS now just brazenly puts out lies is utterly obscene.

CJ Ciaramella @cjciaramella.bsky.social · 14h

UPDATE: In emailed statement to me / @reason.com, DHS alleges that WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman "threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer."

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Hemry, Local Bartender @bartenderhemry.bsky.social · 12h

Like how can we have endless pieces about fucking dissertation plagiarism and not one about "the spokesperson for DHS tells specific, easily-disproven lies constantly to provide cover for serious crimes against the public" how is that not a big deal? Do I have to write this shit myself?!?!?

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kylie, themeny of the state (pumpkin),,, @kylie.hater.club · 12h

Fuck this guy

Allen Dell @urgeoverkill.bsky.social · 1d

Primary this huge disappointment.

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jade @goblinmode.com · 13h

and like why wouldn’t we complain??? they’re trying to kill us

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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 13h

"well then you can't complain" I can complain whenever I want actually. and I will

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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 14h

"well what are the Democrats supposed to do" I don't know! They're supposed to know! I'm not the one who sought and obtained a political position that would require me to know what to do when the ruling party attempts to install the President as a dictator!

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Phoenix Calida @phoenixcalida.bsky.social · 13h

Every accusation is a confession

Mike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 13h

JFC. Ron DeHaas, founder of the Christian antiporn app Covenant Eyes, has stepped down from NCOSE after his 38-year old son was charged with sexual abuse of a child.

Covenant Eyes is the app used by House Speaker Mike Johnson and his son to monitor each other's internet behavior.

Covenant Eyes Cofounder Helps Post Bond for Adult Stepson, Who Is Charged With Felony Child Sex Abuse

In August, Thomas Wideman, an adult stepson of Covenant Eyes cofounder Ron DeHaas, was arrested during a CSAM sting operation.

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Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 13h

Since its FOIA Friday, I’d be interested in the rental car receipts for these vehicles they’re plowing through traffic all over the country. Wonder if DHS is springing for the damage waivers or paying out huge bills on insurance claims from the rental companies.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14h

CHICAGO — WGN News editor/producer Debbie Brockman grabbed by Trump’s ICE goons.. who then intentionally ram a bystander’s car as they peel away.

More: www.fox32chicago.com/news/wgn-new...