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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · Jan 23

Trump is working to destroy all trust in institutions which is why he's shutting down as many agencies that people rely on as possible causing pain, more fear,more uncertainty.
Yuval Harari is a historian. www.youtube.com/shorts/7T3LV...

Democracy is Based on Trust - Dictatorship is Based on Terror

YouTube video by Yuval Noah Harari

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The Briefing with Jen Psaki @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social · 20h

. @repdangoldman.bsky.social to DOJ prosecutors: "You have to stand up for your oath of office. You have to stand up for the Constitution. It is daunting. You may get fired. But I promise you, the legal profession will reward you for doing the right thing."

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 18h

We've all heard that there is no free lunch.

Well, guess what?

There is no free 747 either.

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 15h

Spotify Gets MASSIVE BACKLASH Over ICE Recruitment Ads

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Spotify Gets MASSIVE BACKLASH Over ICE Recruitment Ads

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 4h

There are videos from 2011, 2013, and 2016 of Trump blaming presidents for shutdowns.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

'I actually think the president would be blamed.' Trump's 2011 shutdown comments resurface

President Donald Trump previously said a shutdown is the responsibility of the president when Barack Obama was in the White House in 2011 and 2013.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 15h

This is not a border crossing.
There’s no law that any of us have to show our papers on the interior.

This is a blatant civil rights violation. How is anyone supposed to know whether this man is a real ICE agent or just pretending to be one?!

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 5h

@michaelcohen212.bsky.social No way he EVER gets th Nobel Peace Prize when he puts US NG, ICE & troops into U.S. cities & instigates violence against our own American citizens so he can illegally declare th Insurrection Act & rule w/ his own private police. The OPPOSITE of Maria Corina Machado.

vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 7h

Current WH occupant complaining about not winning Nobel.
Qatari air force being established in Idaho.
Bondi not acting like an adult and answering question in Senate.
Take your pick.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23h

Mr. Secretary, the president is on the phone. He sounds very angry and he keeps calling you Lil Marco.

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 8h

Also: AI suggests "Que se publiquen los archivos de Epstein" for public release of or publication of the files.
Also: Desclasifiquen los documentos de Epstein--- for declassify the Epstein files
ALL SAID IN A VERY LOUD VOICE BY MANY PEOPLE.

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Paulette Feeney ❌️👑 @pauletteparis1.bsky.social · 8h

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 8h

He doesn't want people in the country who've been working for 20-30 years and haven' committed any crimes-- but he'll sign for foreigner to be ON U.S. AIR FORCE BASES AND HAVE ACCESS TO EVERYTHING THERE. Fire Hegseth. Give that expensive plane back to Qatar.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22h

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

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 8h

"The S&P 500 dipped 2.7 percent for the first time in six months, and the Nasdaq Composite also fell by the most it has since April, when President Trump’s tariff plans for dozens of countries spooked markets."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

In Retaliatory Move, Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods

www.nytimes.com

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 1d

“Oh my god… I have no words.”

Listen to the emotional moment this year’s laureate Maria Corina ( finds out she has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Kristian Berg Harpviken, Director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, shared the news.

NobelPrize #NobelPeacePrize

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 14h

www.politico.com/news/2025/08...

Netflix co-founder drops $2 million into Gavin Newsom's redistricting campaign

Reed Hastings is a longtime Democratic donor and Newsom ally.

www.politico.com

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 21h

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

www.nytimes.com

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 15h

Ordered NG into states w/ NO conversation w/ no agreement from states' governors, ordered a different state's NG into a different state-- abominable action against Americans. Does NOT order violence against peaceful protestors stopped and those persons acting violently removed from the NG.

George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 15h

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“her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela” and “her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Why María Corina Machado Deserved the Nobel Peace Prize

The Venezuelan opposition leader shows why participation matters.

www.theatlantic.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

“The defense secretary underwent a round of cosmetic injections last month.” One insider: “He’s always been full of himself, but lately his ego has been off the charts.”

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 16h

m.economictimes.com/news/interna...

Qatar to build air force facility at US base in Idaho, a month after being bombed by Israel

Qatar will establish a facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. This allows the Qatari Emiri Air Force to station F-15s and pilots. The move enhances combined training and interoperability b...

m.economictimes.com

vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 16h

@joycewhitevance.bsky.social and @preetbharara.bsky.social are both former federal prosecutors.

youtu.be/j9gSMKKmLuU?...

Letitia James Indicted: What Comes Next | Joyce Vance & Preet Bharara

YouTube video by Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Independent C-SPAN caller to Rep. Mark Alford: "You're taking credit for $50b that you just gave to the hospital industry. That's after you took away $150b. You don't take credit for just giving back a little bit of money after taking away so much. So quit lying. It just makes you look horrible."

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judithbolyard.bsky.social @judithbolyard.bsky.social · 22h

Yes...!

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