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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 8m

Especially TAXPAYER $$:
$20Billion to pal Javier Milei to support Argentina's currency, but cuts over $1Trillion from health programs for Americans (America 1st?).
$10 billion bailout to US farmers bc China won't buy our soybeans.
$1Billion to retrofit Qatari Boeing 747 for TRUMP ONLY use.
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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 31m

In June 2025, Trump said White House would soon have a new 90,000 sq ft ballroom “compliments of a man known as Donald J. Trump.” Trump said he would pay for the ballroom himself, but it’s unclear how much he’ll actually contribute to the project.
Trump loves spending other people's money.

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Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · 18h

Gov. Abbott says that if anyone attacks National Guard troops after Gov. Pritzker’s criticism, Pritzker is an “accomplice.” Interesting. Does Abbott apply the same logic to Donald Trump, who spent weeks “stirring up” the mob that attacked the Capitol on January 6th

Texas’ Blue-State Deployments Shred Relations Between Governors

www.nytimes.com

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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 16h

Too bad AG #MerrickGarland didn't take his job as seriously - maybe we wouldn't be here if Jack Smith was brought in earlier and had time to prosecute Trump & Co. (all of them, including sitting Senators and Representatives that violated their oath of office and #RuleOf#Law).

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Michelle @michellesea.bsky.social · 17h

If you haven’t already done so, lease take a minute to call Governor Pritzker’s office and leave him a message of support.
🇺🇸

312-814-2121

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 18h

What Governor Pritzker is doing is right for his state, but it is vital for the Republic.

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cozybooksonly.bsky.social @cozybooksonly.bsky.social · 18h

First, don’t give him any ideas.
Second - we have a chance to vote on 11/4 to protect our cities and states. Multiple mayoral and city council elections in a month.
We can all help PA NJ CA VA elect Dems up and down the ballot. So let’s get to work.

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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 17h

I looked up all my town candidates.
This year, a GOP ENDORSEMENT automatically ELIMINATED all Republicans from consideration.
I am not usually partisan, but FED GOP legislators have PROVEN they CHOOSE to NOT WORK at a job clearly defined in U.S. Constitution, Article I, and sworn to under oath.

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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 17h

Good Ques.
www.npr.org/2025/03/30/n...

We have a gun problem in this country.
Having squads of ARMED thugs roaming the streets, may increase the need for avg Americans to ARM in self-defense.
It will be interesting to find out if guns sales are increasing AGAIN.

Trump wants a civil war!

Police say ICE tactics are eroding public trust in local law enforcement

Local police leaders have feared the erosion of public trust as a result of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Many officials say they're seeing signs that's happening.

www.npr.org

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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 17h

And WE pay their salaries of $175,000/yr+ benefits, +offices and staff, travel costs, and boondoggles... whether they work of not. [Speakers get more $]

Where's the accountability, Town Halls?

Most of the time ppl vote for an incumbent merely bc they are familiar - NOT EFFECTIVE.

REMOVE THEM!

AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 17h

Republicans ran campaigns for a job, DEFINED in U.S. Constitution, Article I, they REFUSE to DO. FIRE THEM!

U.S. Constitution, Article I: roles and responsibilities of Representatives and Senators.
www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

www.congress.gov

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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 17h

Pritzker's fighting Trumps actions in court, and in the media - just like Trump does to promote his LIES.

I agree that legislative DEMS are near useless. They don't fight dirty w lies, threats, over and over until ppl believe the B.S.
DEMS think periodic blurbs of logic and Truth should be enough.

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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 17h

One of Trump's many tactics to overturn the 2020 election, was threaten to have military seize ballot boxes after the election.
www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
Pritzker is merely saying that intent may be easier to DO this time, since Trump has illegally mobilized the military already.

Trump’s never-issued order for DoD to seize voting machines surfaces again in Jan. 6 committee

Efforts to seize voting machines following the 2020 presidential election were discussed by the committee during the hearing, among other topics.

www.militarytimes.com

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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 17h

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov @kenmartin.bsky.social @housedemocrats.bsky.social @democrats.senate.gov

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Pritzker: "He wants to militarize major cities because he wants us to get used to the idea of troops on the streets. I believe he's gonna post people outside of polling places and if he needs to in order to control those elections, he'll assume control of the ballot boxes & count the votes himself"

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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 19h

DEMS take lessons!
@govpritzker.illinois.gov :
1. is concise and clear in identifying abuse/lawless behavior.
2. tells why the act is abusive/lawless and what alt. is available.
3. takes ACTION to combat the abuse/lawlessness.
4. HE'S VISIBLE, HEARD
@democrats.senate.gov
@housedemocrats.bsky.social

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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 20h

I see phones vs. Gun
Gun safety teaches 4 RULES:
1) The gun is always loaded
2) Never point a gun at something you're not prepared to destroy
3) Be sure of your target and what is beyond it; and
4) Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
So, #TrumpThug planned to KILL?

AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 1d

Frustrating? YES. But BONDI did NOT break the law.
AG Independence is NOT a legal mandate.

The DOJ is part of the Exec Br. and the US AG
TRADITIONALLY upholds the #RuleOfLaw free from partisan influence.

Trump/MAGA trashes NORMS and TRADITIONS.
@adamschiff.com @schumer.senate.gov

AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 1d

a summary of Teneo Network ... including some mbrs (JD Vance, Josh Hawley, Charlie Kirk, Elise Stefanik,...
who oppose "environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) policies"
www.monitoringinfluence.org/org/teneo-ne...

Teneo Network - Monitoring Influence

The Teneo Network serves as a pipeline to place conservatives in positions of influence in entertainment, politics, and finance.

www.monitoringinfluence.org

AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 1d

Hawley is another Peter Thiel mentee..
Thiel, gave $5,400, max contribution for a Fed. race. 4 days later, Hawley launched an anti-trust investigation into Google.

Thiel gave $300K to Hawley's AG run (before his state limited campaign contributions).
www.missouribusinessalert.com/news/busines...

Days before Hawley launched Google probe, Peter Thiel donated to his Senate campaign

Peter Thiel made the maximum contribution to Josh Hawley days before Hawley’s office launched an investigation into Google.

www.missouribusinessalert.com

AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 1d

Hawley wrote Teneo's principles:
www.monitoringinfluence.org/org/teneo-ne...

Teneo Network - Monitoring Influence

The Teneo Network serves as a pipeline to place conservatives in positions of influence in entertainment, politics, and finance.

www.monitoringinfluence.org

AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 1d

Graham serves Graham. Today that means align w Trump for favors and 'power'.

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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 1d

Thiel's money supported, Hawley, Vance, Project 2025...
liberationnews.org/peter-thiel-...
Common focus: end democracy

Meet Peter Thiel: The tech billionaire influencing top members of...

Silicon Vally will wield enormous influence in the next Trump term. Meet the billionaire technocrat behind many of its biggest companies. #government #tech #Trump

liberationnews.org

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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 1d

Josh Hawley wants a government run by a small group of ELITE CONSERVATIVES (fascist govt). Backed by Peter Thiel, Hawley wrote the Principles of the Teneo (now headed by Leonard Leo) manifesto.
Like Thiel, Leo, Hawley does not believe in democracy.
documented.net/media/teneo-...

The Teneo Network's 2019 Manifesto

Documented is an investigative watchdog and journalism project committed to holding the powerful interests that undermine our democracy accountable.

documented.net

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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 1d

Bondi's arrogant, disrespectful appearance before the Senate hearing today, proves the Trump Regime does not value the separation of powers.
Attacks on DEM Senators in response to legitimate questions was a big FU.

Did DEMS remind Bondi of
Who the AG serves?
Who funds the DOJ?
Oversight law?
NO.

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