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Barbara Rybolt

@barbararybolt.bsky.social

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Retired reporter/editor. Grandma of 4. Political junkie. Lover of road trips, gardening, birds, photography & sumo! 🚫DMs, no profile, no posts = immediate block!

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Barbara Rybolt @barbararybolt.bsky.social · Dec 11

I’ve had this pinned on that other site for a long time. Today I will pin it on BlueSky! It will remind us of how Trump’s presidency ended & that he plans to pardon those who were convicted. Such a fine example of what not to do! I’m so glad we had Biden for 4 years.
#ProudBlue #Resist #DemsUnited

Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · Dec 10

I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

WATCH: “58% oppose um using the National Guard in our American cities”

Jessica Tarlov says Trump is trying to normalize military occupation in U.S. cities, but judges of all stripes as well as a majority of Americans are pushing back. cc Gov. Bill Lee

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 1d

Trump’s healthcare plan is just “don’t get sick during my term.”

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d

She had no less than seven holes in her body from the shooting.

Martinez is a US citizen.

ICE agents shot a US citizen on US soil at least seven times. Her car was riddled with bullets.

I'm glad she's been released pending trial, but surely the agent who shot her should face charges?

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Allie-gata #Resists @alliegata.bsky.social · 12d

"The Epstein estate has produced unredacted calendars, call logs, and cash ledgers to the Oversight Committee."

“We intend to make records public once victims’ names are redacted.”

No paywall

Epstein estate turns over new documents

The House Oversight Committee is now reviewing materials and making redactions before publishing any files.

www.politico.com

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 8d

"After his release, the 79 year old U.S. citizen was treated at a local hospital for multiple broken ribs, a dislocated elbow..."

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 6d

Swear her in.

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abluedi.bsky.social @abluedi.bsky.social · Aug 15

People died while the orange Pedophile Sat in his office enjoying the view his the reason why this happened and nothing happened to him no charges

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Susan 🇸🇪🇺🇲 @artistinexile.bsky.social · Aug 15

Those plus this guy now...

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Lordgreystoke61 @lordgreystoke61.bsky.social · Aug 15

But it was just a “peaceful protest” 🙄. The attention whore noem “needs” free coast guard housing because of the “threats” and doxxing. If that is the standard, every officer who defended the capital deserves a lot more for what they did that day.

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wontlie.bsky.social @wontlie.bsky.social · Aug 16

But he got back in… How did this happen America? I just don’t get it & yet he’s here ripping USA to effing shreds embarrassing on all Global scales & taking all he wants even after Jan 6! And now The Epstein Files & all the woman who have risked themselves & came forward!! Is anyone listening?

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opsan @opsan.com · Aug 16

Carrying in DC. bsky.app/profile/opsa... 🤣

opsan @opsan.com · Aug 16

Carrying in DC.
With respect to The Blue: DC has different carry regulations. Please be alert, safe, and respectful.

A political cartoon lampooning a recent attack .. with a sandwich. Not making light of the risks officers face .. however, the neighborhoods they are currently patrolling represent significantly less risk than those where they might find actual offenders.

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Mike Farmer @mdfarmer.bsky.social · Aug 15

Yes, J6 pales in comparison to the DC Sandwich Riot.

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sugar8.bsky.social @sugar8.bsky.social · Aug 16

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alainleibman.bsky.social @alainleibman.bsky.social · Aug 15

“The carnage … oh, the humanity. Salami slices everywhere, people slipping on yellow peppers, hot mustard splashing in eyes …”

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ozzieski.bsky.social @ozzieski.bsky.social · Aug 15

MAGA would be calling it a food fight instead of tourist outing.SMH.

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@Lifelonglearner11.bsky.social @countinglass55.bsky.social · Aug 15

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dearersenilekine.bsky.social @dearersenilekine.bsky.social · Aug 16

Would have been an insult to their sandwiches, though, which in my opinion are better than Subway's -- although I've only been to JJ once since that donation, and that was because I was traveling and tired and didn't want to leave my hotel.