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John M. Murphy

@blackirishbuddha.bsky.social

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Proud liberal & activist. Gray & gay Buddhist. Resist/rebel/revolt-as needed. Over the next 4 years,"we must all hang together, or surely, we will all hang separately." Terms Apps iOS app Copyright © 2001 - 2025 BrainyQuote Do Not Sell My Info

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 19h

No one signs up for the National Guard thinking, “One day, I’ll invade Oregon.”

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CAKE @thebandcake.bsky.social · 15h

The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. #epstein

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Craig Schisel @craig725.bsky.social · 15h

Gov. Pritzker says Trump’s targeting blue strongholds as payback for voting against him, using the National Guard to intimidate.

He’s spot on — and I'd add it sure feels like another distraction from the Epstein case.

Nothing terrifies them more than the truth.

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All In with Chris Hayes @allinwithchris.bsky.social · 15h

WATCH: @chrislhayes.bsky.social explains precisely why Mike Johnson is stalling the new Dem rep's swear-in over the Epstein vote: "Right now, Johnson can pressure the four Republican signers to change their minds. He has time to do it—as long as he keeps Adelita Grijalva out of Congress."

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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.
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'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...

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Elizabeth Pennysworth @epennysworth.bsky.social · 1d

Kristi Noem standing on buildings with her hands on her hips staring down chicken man is a huge waste of our money

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 21h

The vindictive prosecutions of political enemies are not a distraction from the Epstein files - they’re one and the same: wielding the power of the DoJ to persecute your foes AND to protect your friends.

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John M. Murphy @blackirishbuddha.bsky.social · 21h

Any update?

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 21h

Imagine knowing – being absolutely sure – that when you die, 65 or 70% of the country and the world will celebrate your death like nothing they've ever celebrated anything before.

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NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget that Dolly Parton gave a million bucks for covid research at the *very start* of the pandemic—including money that helped fund the development of the Moderna vaccine.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 22h

What will it take for regular people to understand that if they refuse to stand up against fascism they will not be spared? Fascism is a serial killer with no restrictions on who it targets.

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Eric Alterman @ericalterman.bsky.social · 1d

Ice Fishing in Portland

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Newfie912 @newfie912.bsky.social · 1d

Just sayin'

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h

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

🏆 How does a comedy show have the best news research team? @thedailyshow.com

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House Judiciary Dems @democrats-judiciary.house.gov · 1d

Why won’t Speaker Johnson allow Bondi to testify in the House Judiciary Committee?

The American people deserve transparency, and we should not be covering up disgraceful and dangerous crimes.