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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 3h

"The fact that the Trump administration is lying about the true purpose of the No Kings Day rallies demonstrates his nervousness over the message and scale of the protests... Let’s hold the largest single-day political protest in American history!""

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No Kings Day: Pro-democracy and love for America!

October 14, 2025

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 3h

Washington state AG Nick Brown said: “Every state, red and blue, should be pushing back against [Trump’s] illegal use of the military to intimidate Americans.”
Go Nick!

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 3h

"Mike Johnson has convened the House for only 12 of the last 80 days. The Epstein Shutdown. 68 days off with full pay and benefits over 80 days is a pretty good gig for House Republicans."
And these FSA get paid.
No Rs will ever be elected again.
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Today in Politics, Bulletin 228. 10/13/25

… The upcoming No Kings protests this Saturday continue to rattle Republicans who are stressing out that the size and scope of the events will step on their messaging about the shutdown.

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 17h

"Our economy has slowed, inflation is rising, the deficit is exploding, the farm economy is under siege, the tax burden is being shifted from the wealthy to the working and middle classes, and our health care system and public health are under an extraordinary assault."

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 17h

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War, Decline, Dysfunction - And Ridicule - At Home

America is learning how to mock their MAGA's ridiculous leaders. It is an important evolution of our movement.......

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 17h

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War, Decline, Dysfunction - And Ridicule - At Home

America is learning how to mock their MAGA's ridiculous leaders. It is an important evolution of our movement.......

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 17h

Wow! Read every word!
10 complaints about King George in Declaration of Independence are also our complaints of trump!

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What We Should Demand, What We Should Oppose

Reflecting on a president's obligations and what history tells us about rejecting tyranny and injustice

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 18h

So, impeachment papers are being drafted?

Senator Scott Wiener @scottwiener.bsky.social · 1d

The level of kleptocratic corruption in this regime is breathtaking, e.g.:

—Selling off Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae to big banks

—Bribes from ABC & CBS

—TikTok sale to Ellison

—Everything Qatar: the plane gift, the Idaho military base

—Whoever has bribed him by buying his scam meme coins

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 18h

"our job, as defenders of democracy, is to build a coalition of the reasonable. That includes liberals, conservatives, independents, anyone who believes in truth, pluralism, and peaceful transitions of power.
Because in the end, it’s.. about democracy vs. extremism.
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The Extremes Aren’t Opposites — They’re Twins

The four psychological traits that fuel political extremism — and what they mean for our democracy now.

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"Trump lacks the mental capacity to serve as president, and his Cabinet should invoke the 25th Amendment to suspend Trump’s tenure, and Congress should vote to remove him permanently on grounds of incapacity."

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“No Kings Day” can’t arrive soon enough!

October 13, 2025

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

Sen Patty Murray (D-WA) said this will not get Democrats to cave as lawsuits are filed: “Reductions in force are not a new power these bozos get in a shutdown. We can’t be intimidated by these crooks.”

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

Pritzker then followed Vance on ABC: “You just heard a tidal wave of lies from the VP. It’s a bit shocking. And you heard over and over again him just making things up on national TV.

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT): “The VP is not living in reality. There’s no negotiations happening right now because Republicans are boycotting them...because they are desperate to raise premiums on people in this country by 75% in order to finance their tax cut for the wealthy."

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY): “OMB Director Russ Vought is shamelessly using the Republican shutdown as cover to execute his Project 2025 deconstruction of the fed govt. These political mass firings violate the Antideficiency Act and are an illegal attack on our civil service."

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Senator Scott Wiener @scottwiener.bsky.social · 1d

The level of kleptocratic corruption in this regime is breathtaking, e.g.:

—Selling off Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae to big banks

—Bribes from ABC & CBS

—TikTok sale to Ellison

—Everything Qatar: the plane gift, the Idaho military base

—Whoever has bribed him by buying his scam meme coins

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@suzandelbene.bsky.social
Impeach tru.p weekly!

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"In reality, though, it’s a $20 billion dollar sleight of hand that rewards hedge-fund insiders, props up a Trump foreign ally on the brink of political collapse, while leaving American soybean farmers stranded with falling prices and an empty safety net."

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Don't Cry for Me Argentina: The $20 Billion Gift to Wall Street and Buenos Aires—Paid for by American Farmers

No crying, just chuckling by Argentina as it laughs all the way to the bank, courtesy of Convicted Felon Donald Trump

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"In reality, though, it’s a $20 billion dollar sleight of hand that rewards hedge-fund insiders, props up a Trump foreign ally on the brink of political collapse, while leaving American soybean farmers stranded with falling prices and an empty safety net."

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Don't Cry for Me Argentina: The $20 Billion Gift to Wall Street and Buenos Aires—Paid for by American Farmers

No crying, just chuckling by Argentina as it laughs all the way to the bank, courtesy of Convicted Felon Donald Trump

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"When MAGA’s in office, the country doesn’t function. That’s why they’re responsible for the last three shutdowns. That’s why the jobs report is abysmal. That’s why families are paying more for everything. That’s why it’s time to vote MAGA out. "
25th amendment!

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Sunday Afternoon News Wrap-Up: Trump’s Midnight Breakdown, Vance's Terrible Morning, + More

By Ben Meiselas

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

Lincoln Project
"When MAGA’s in office, the country doesn’t function. That’s why they’re responsible for the last three shutdowns. That’s why the jobs report is abysmal. That’s why families are paying more for everything. That’s why it’s time to vote MAGA out. "

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"I hope everyone is startled by what they see here. The small pockets of chaos and brutality captured by fearless journalists and vigilant local residents are grotesque. Some of the most shocking examples of ICE gone wild have come from Chicago residents..."

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Fearless Journalists and Vigilant Residents Tell Chicago's Story under Trump's Assault

The abuses of federal power are far worse here in Chicago. Don't look away.

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

Like this guy.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@schumer.senate.gov

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Pritzker: "You just heard a tidal wave of lies from the VP. It's a bit shocking. And you heard over & over him just making things up. There's a reason why the judge here in federal court said that they admin lacks credibility and why even the Nobel committee chair said the admin lacks integrity."

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@schumer.senate.gov
@suzandelbene.bsky.social
@murray.senate.gov
@cantwell.senate.gov

This is why you must organize daily counters to lies and hate. You need to get each of your members to chose a day so that many get highlighted.

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"But it does mean Democrats still haven’t figured out how to confront political fear before it metastasizes. The boogeyman doesn’t disappear just because you ignore him. He gets louder."

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Why Democrats Keep Losing to Monsters That Don’t Exist

The modern propaganda rule is that you don’t need truth. You just need repetition.

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"But it does mean Democrats still haven’t figured out how to confront political fear before it metastasizes. The boogeyman doesn’t disappear just because you ignore him. He gets louder."

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Why Democrats Keep Losing to Monsters That Don’t Exist

The modern propaganda rule is that you don’t need truth. You just need repetition.

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"Trump’s priorities: spreading deranged conspiracies, building ballrooms and “triumphant arches” in D.C., sending the U.S. military to invade Democratic states and cities, giving $20 billion to Argentina instead of protecting healthcare for 20 million Americans

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VERY IMPORTANT Sunday Message from Meidas Founder

By Ben Meiselas

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

And more, gotta love Jeff:
"Donny’s government has completely lost the thread. they’re high on their own supply — and they’ve become blind to the fact that ‘we’re coming for you’ is a losing message."

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

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"how does the DHS think bragging about zip-tying Americans is going to play in their beloved middle America?"

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"lovely, in just ten months, Homeland Security has gone from bragging about rounding up the worst of the worst to bragging about rounding up anyone and everyone."

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

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"how does the DHS think bragging about zip-tying Americans is going to play in their beloved middle America?"

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"lovely, in just ten months, Homeland Security has gone from bragging about rounding up the worst of the worst to bragging about rounding up anyone and everyone."

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Republicans are losing, and they know it

they’ve MAGA’d themselves into a corner

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

"lovely, in just ten months, Homeland Security has gone from bragging about rounding up the worst of the worst to bragging about rounding up anyone and everyone."

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Republicans are losing, and they know it

they’ve MAGA’d themselves into a corner

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

2 "...and are not going to let you and Donald Trump turn this country into an authoritarian society. "

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

Bernie:
"the No Kings rally on October 18th is not a hate America rally. in fact, it’s quite the contrary. it’s a love America rally. it’s a rally of millions of people all over this country who believe in our Constitution, who believe in American freedom..."

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

De Niro added: “We are rising up again this time, non-violently raising our voices to declare no kings … we’re all in this together, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

Robert DeNiro:
"We’ve had two and a half centuries of democracy … often challenging, sometimes messy, always essential … we fought in two world wars to preserve it. Now we have a would-be king who wants to take it away—King Donald … F**k that!”

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Richard Catalano @fabiancat.bsky.social · 1d

Robert DeNiro:
"We’ve had two and a half centuries of democracy … often challenging, sometimes messy, always essential … we fought in two world wars to preserve it. Now we have a would-be king who wants to take it away—King Donald … F**k that!”

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