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"My own morality. My own mind. That's the only thing that can stop me." - a dictator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOi2cYz5nXE
God Made a Dictator
YouTube video by The Lincoln Project
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January 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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As a three time combat veteran, I get pissed when a five-time draft dodger like Trump bangs the war drums from Mar-A-Lago.

When politicians talk tough, it’s not their kids who get sent to war. It’s working class kids who have to fight.
January 4, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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It would be so cool if the United States Congress still existed.
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
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I will be pushing for a moratorium on the construction of data centers that are powering the unregulated sprint to develop & deploy AI.

The moratorium will give democracy a chance to catch up, and ensure that the benefits of technology work for all of us, not just the 1%.
It's Time for a Moratorium on Data Centers | Sen. Bernie Sanders
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
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December 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Our 47th lawsuit in 47 weeks against the Trump Administration is to protect EV funding. We are in court because Sec Duffy and the USDOT appears to have implemented a de facto freeze of charging and fueling infrastructure funds, violating the law. coloradonewsline.com/briefs/color...
​Colorado's Weiser sues Trump administration in second court challenge over EV infrastructure funds | Colorado Newsline
Colorado co-led a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its halting of grant programs that support electric vehicle infrastructure.
coloradonewsline.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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We will continue to protect kids. That's why we took action against Foxhole Farms, which sold products with THC levels above what the law allows and did not verify the age of its customers. They are now banned from doing business here.
www.kjct8.com/2025/12/11/a...
Colorado Attorney General bans Loma pot shop from cannabis industry
Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Wednesday that Foxhole Farms in Loma is permanently barred from Colorado’s cannabis industry.
www.kjct8.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Proud to be the grassroots candidate who fights for all Coloradans and always shows up. Please join the Colorado Young Democrats for a forum and training on how you can participate in the upcoming caucuses. RSVP here--https://secure.actblue.com/donate/caucustraing26
December 7, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).

I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Denver” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Denver · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Join Solidarity Warriors, Our Revolution, Indivisible Denver Action, and other partner organizations for a continuation of the spirit of the first...
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September 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM