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Loon on the Water @aquatixwitch.bsky.social · 2h

Even the devil can quote scripture.

By that I mean, ICE and Noem et al can put on a show of being Christian. But they're the exact opposite of that. I'd argue they're doing the bidding of the other guy, if you believe in those dudes.

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Loon on the Water @aquatixwitch.bsky.social · 2h

*glances left, glances right*

O___0

I did not have MTG accurately summing up our current situation on my 2025 bingo card. Did y'all?

Chipmunk Whisperer 🌴🥥🏝️ @chipmunkwhisperer.bsky.social · 17h

MTG pretty much says that trump is lying about prices being down and although she admits that she's not a fan of the ACA, she admits that her party has NO solutions.

(She's starting to give me that "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" vibe!)

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 15h

It's been over 9 months since the Palisades and Eaton Fires tore through Los Angeles. We asked for federal support, but we haven’t heard a word from the White House.

Not a single offer.

Is this what leadership looks like? Abandoning the American people when they call for help?

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AltSSA @altssa.altgov.info · 18h

Hey, Christians!! This is what it looks like to be oppressed for your beliefs!! Rev. David Black, hit in the face with pepper balls while praying. Where’s your righteous anger for his suffering???

Psalms 105:15 “Saying touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.”

Don’t worry, I’ll wait.

Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 19d

CW: protester being struck in the head by a pepper ball

Footage I took earlier of the moment Reverend David Black, a regular protester outside of the Broadview Detention Center, was shot in the head with a pepper ball by ICE agents on the roof of the facility.

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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 3h

Great to see the 20 Israeli hostages on verge of release. After that we need to talk accountability for the 20,000 plus Palestinian children slaughtered by Netanyahu. US should support prosecution of Netanyahu for the crimes against humanity he was charged with by International Criminal Court

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Blue Oleta @blue-oleta.bsky.social · 14h

Since he refuses to be president to all of us, he can't be president to any of us. Remove him and release the Epstein files

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 19h

This administration is flooding the zone so furiously that people have largely lost track of the lethal attacks on boats in the Caribbean, the gov’t shutdown, the economy, failed release of the Epstein files & so much else. It’s a tactic of would-be strongmen.

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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 2h

When Trump dispatched the National Guard to Portland, he specifically authorized them to use "full force"

Plus ICE and CBP agents in Chicago have already begun using lethal force-shooting at civilians

And even if they don't have legal authority, it doesn't seem to matter

He'll just pardon them

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shogsotg.bsky.social @shogsotg.bsky.social · Sep 5

Eyes Up app to monitor & share ICE activity.

Just went live today!

www.reddit.com/r/ICE_Raids/...

OP - "Anonymously record and/or submit video of lawless "law enforcement" to help hold our government accountable. We are creating a large, permanent, geo-referenced database..."

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Anonymous @opdeatheaters.bsky.social · 1d

US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a close Trump collaborator, is being called out by US lawmakers for keeping Congress in recess amid the 2025 government shutdown, an apparent move to stall a long-anticipated vote on releasing the Jeffrey #Epstein files. #OpDeathEaters

Speaker Mike Johnson is pictured alongside Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — all of whom have been named or referenced in connections to the Jeffrey Epstein network in public records or reporting.

Donald Trump Jr. is also present, long known to have maintained public ties and online interactions with Andrew Tate, a self-described influencer facing human-trafficking charges.

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Anonymous @opdeatheaters.bsky.social · 17h

US Rep. Eric Swalwell ( @ericswalwell.bsky.social ) predicts that dozens of Republicans may support legislation requiring the Department of Justice to release the #Epstein files.

“It’s coming to an end guys." "It’s just a matter of time," #OpDeathEaters

thehill.com/homenews/hou...

headline: Swalwell: Republicans planning 'jail break' revolt over Epstein files.

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Leah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 17h

Israel is violating international humanitarian law by not allowing the Flotilla missions to deliver essential aid, and arresting and detaining individuals who are participating in these humanitarian missions. (1/2)

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 20h

Johnson: Miss Grijalva has not yet had a scheduled date because she was elected after the house was out of session,

Gallego: You don't want her to be on the Epstein discharge.

Johnson: You guys are experts at red herrings.

Gallego: This is an excuse

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KJ doesn't obey in advance 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇨🇦✌🏼 @katemjackson.bsky.social · 1d

Alternate headline: Performative c*nt and most corrupt AG in history embarrasses herself while fellating her fuhrer under oath.
www.rawstory.com/pam-bondi-26...

'Utter disgrace': Experts decry 'disdain and disrespect' as Pam Bondi faces senators

Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday where she was asked pointed questions about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, former FBI Director James Comey and Whit...

www.rawstory.com

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BluesterB @bluesterb.bsky.social · 18h

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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 1d

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Himbo Blacksmith🇿🇦🇮🇹 @himboblacksmith.bsky.social · 20h

The tank's role is to draw aggro

Danny K @dannykpolitics.bsky.social · 3d

WATCH: ‘Portland Frog’ pepper balled by ICE agents

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Christian Petersen @iwantyoustudio.bsky.social · 19h

AN ANGRY CAT FACE WITH THE
WORDS:
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN
YOU’VE LOST YOUR SOUL?
WHEN YOU HEAR “THEY
ZIP-TIED CHILDREN” AND
IT’S NOT A DEAL BREAKER
FOR YOU.

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gberfieldusaua.bsky.social @gberfieldusaua.bsky.social · 19h

Pritker's family is from Kyiv.
This is just one of the reasons he understands Trump better than most.

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 19h

This powerful JB Pritzker response to Trump's lawless threats is another reminder of what I tried to argue this morning: Pritzker understands Stephen Miller's theory of this moment, and he's responding accordingly:

newrepublic.com/article/2014...

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 19h

I continue to just respect the hell out of this guy

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 20h

If you come for my people, you come through me.

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 1d

A masked ICE agent sprayed Pastor David Black of First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, directly in his face.
📸 Ashlee Rezin of the Chicago Sun-Times

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Rex Huppke @rexhuppke.bsky.social · 19h

This is the lead every Democrat should follow. 100%.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Pritzker: "This guy is unhinged. He's insecure. He's a wannabe dictator. And there's one thing I really want to say to Donald Trump. If you come for my people, you come through me. So come and get me."

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Iowa Capital Dispatch @iowacapitaldispatch.com · 19h

Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown, Jennifer Shutt reports.

Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears • Iowa Capital Dispatch

Congress has just one week to fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown.

iowacapitaldispatch.com

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PoliticalNash @politicalnash.bsky.social · 22h

#DV1 #ProudBlue
Wake up people, trump must be removed from office. A president calling for Gov Pritzker and others political opponents to be jailed should frighten everyone regardless of party. That is fascism.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov
open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

BREAKING: Trump Demands Arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor

Trump calls for arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor, Trump calls for investigation and silencing of Democratic Senator, Air Traffic slows as Government Shutdown lengthens

open.substack.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21h

NN: Dems say you won't swear in Grijalva bc you don't want her vote on Epstein

JOHNSON: No. It's scheduling

NN: But there have been Rs sworn in during pro forma sessions

MJ: Only reason was bc they flew in their family

NN: So if she flies in her family you'd do it?

MJ: Again, it's a distraction

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