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Blue Georgia @bluegeorgia.bsky.social · 6h

Chicago protester: The National Guard is not welcome here. Crime is under control. Military occupation doesn't make our cities safer. Resources and investment in community makes our city safer. My family left Eastern Europe because of the pogrom.

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Greg Greene (he/him/his) @greene.haus · 6h

In the world where Portland is a war-torn hellscape and windmills cause cancer, I’m sure it makes sense to see that the president is getting his second yearly checkup in 6 months.

A screenshot of a Reuters headline posted at Yahoo.com. Over a story bylined by Jeff Mason, Nandita Bose, and Andrea Shalal in April 11, 2025, the headline reads:

“Trump says physical exam went well, report will be released Sunday”

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 7h

I *teach* on an Ivy League campus and I don't care as much about the day-to-day happenings at Harvard as the New York Times.

But the middle-aged white guys who run the paper are obsessed with the campus, almost to the point of creepiness. Harvard ought to get a restraining order.

foofahrah.bsky.social @foofahrah.bsky.social · 8h

ive said this before but I cancelled my times subscription when I realized I frankly don’t give a shit about what’s happening on Ivy League campuses

James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · 10h

Shocked, just shocked, by this important scoop on front page of today's NYT. /s/

Based on report that came out ... nine months ago

And behavior long predating that

("Skip a class? Perish the thought!!" Says anyone who ever worked on a college newspaper, which covers a lot of people in the media.)

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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.bsky.social · 6h

“The Trump White House doesn’t seem to have a clear card to play after they failed to compel Democrats to respond to their threats and then were unable to follow through on those threats.”

Desert Flower @crystal159.bsky.social · 6h

Polls have been clear: more Americans blame Trump and the Republicans for the shutdown then Democrats. Every poll that I’m aware of has shown this. Republicans now say the latest polls show the blame divide narrowing in their favor.

The Shutdown, Zombie Politics and How Trump Stumbled Into Not Being All-Powerful

It’s always a complicated matter to say who is “winning” a shutdown...

talkingpointsmemo.com

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All In with Chris Hayes @allinwithchris.bsky.social · 6h

WATCH: "People at a deep level understand that what they are seeing in Chicago is wrong. They know that they are free citizens of a free country," says @chrislhayes.bsky.social on the backlash to Trump's takeover in Chicago.

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Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 15h

If I'm hearing the Speaker and Republican leadership right in this press conference they are now saying they will keep the House in recess for the fourth week in a row as troops and federal workers start missing their paychecks

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Hunter @hunterub.bsky.social · 6h

If the entire Republican Party wasn't every bit as crooked as Trump himself they'd be impeaching him tomorrow.

Sean O’Kane @seanokane.bsky.social · 6h

WSJ is reporting that the Truth Social post where Trump told Pam Bondi to prosecute Comey *really was supposed to be a private message*

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Inside the Justice Department Where the President Calls the Shots

The president has executed a wholesale transformation of the Justice Department, taking control in ways he could have only dreamed of in his first term.

www.wsj.com

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@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 6h

careless, reckless, dangerous.

Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 6h

Remember that "Pam: I have reviewed ..." TruthSocial post from Trump, the one that looked a lot like a private message?

Yes, it was supposed to be a private message.

Trump "was surprised to learn it was public."

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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Greg Greene (he/him/his) @greene.haus · 6h

Love to have the senior federal law-enforcement official tout the possibility of extrajudicial killings of U.S. citizens on American soil!

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 10h

My gosh. After the US bombed multiple boats in the middle of the ocean, murdering people on grounds that they were allegedly "carrying drugs," the US Attorney General says "Just like we did with cartels, we're going to take the same approach, President Trump, with Antifa."

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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 6h

Remember that "Pam: I have reviewed ..." TruthSocial post from Trump, the one that looked a lot like a private message?

Yes, it was supposed to be a private message.

Trump "was surprised to learn it was public."

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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Greg Greene (he/him/his) @greene.haus · 18d

Why are official executive intra-branch communications happening through Truth Social DMs? And how secure are messages on that platform from hacking?

Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 18d

Trump criticizes Pam Bondi for not charging his adversaries quickly enough, in a Truth Social post that looks a lot like a DM. truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...

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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 6h

Quite the headline. Will be forwarding to everyone who told me I was "overreacting."

Reuters: National Guard poised to enter Chicago as Trump calls for jailing Democratic leaders
By Emily Schmall, Susan Heavey and Daniel Trotta
October 8, 2025 6:47 PM CDT Updated 19 mins ago

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Amy Ayers @amyayers.bsky.social · 6h

Lol he blocked me last week. He's just silly. 🙄

Noah Berlatsky @nberlat.bsky.social · 6h

tom nichols bravely writing about politicians cursing too much the real problem with politicians today thank god for his bravery

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Noah Berlatsky @nberlat.bsky.social · 6h

tom nichols bravely writing about politicians cursing too much the real problem with politicians today thank god for his bravery

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Amy Ayers @amyayers.bsky.social · 6h

Please keep her safe 😇

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Andrew Coleman Francis @andrewcfrancis.bsky.social · 8h

"Sir, a second meme has..."

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Diabolical G @gwill2k.bsky.social · 8h

Still worried about our music matriarch, Dolly Parton, but glad to hear her post today & know she’s still kicking ass. In an effort to send good vibes, I thought it’d be fun to share some pics from Dollywood. #musicsky

Display of some of Dollys discography at the Dream More.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 7h

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

Marco Rubio whispers into Donald Trump's ear.

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Amy Ayers @amyayers.bsky.social · 6h

How old are these children ?

Strictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 16h

Huh?

Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 17h

Boomer Esiason suggests a "Vagisil" endorsement for Suzyn Waldman after hearing Dave Sims do an ad for Dude Wipes

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DCHOMERSPORTS @dchomer.bsky.social · 16h

To Mike Johnson:

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Strictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 16h

"Illegal rabble rouser"

What even is this language? So nasty.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Mike Johnson: "If you're a young, pregnant American citizen women who shows up in an ER and you get treated and they pay the hospital less for treating you than some illegal rabble rouser who came in from some South American country to do us harm, that is wrong."

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Strictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 15h

"Diana Ross says “It’s my house & I live here.” She sings in Spanish too, Lillian.. “It’s my casa & yo viva aqui.” 😂

Eddie Murphy has ruined multiple songs for me. When I hear them, I sing them his way 🤣

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Amy Ayers @amyayers.bsky.social · 6h

Lillian cannot use the phone ever again. 😂😂😂

Strictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 15h

"Diana Ross says “It’s my house & I live here.” She sings in Spanish too, Lillian.. “It’s my casa & yo viva aqui.” 😂

Eddie Murphy has ruined multiple songs for me. When I hear them, I sing them his way 🤣

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G @monkeyes2.bsky.social · 18h

Shooting at a Presbyterian minister is definitely how you show the strength and righteousness of your cause. Yep. Keep it up. You are definitely winning. 🙄🤬

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ImDavidDunn @imdaviddunn.bsky.social · 15h

When do mayors order the arrest of criminals in masks and become the law and order party.

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

WATCH: Trump’s lawless Ice goons shoot an unarmed priest in the head with a pepper ball. Completely out of control.

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