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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 12h

We aren't on the verge of an authoritarian takeover. We are in the middle of it.

But I worry people don't see the whole scheme. They just pay attention to each new daily outrage. So I went to the Senate floor to explain Trump's plan.

Here's a 🧵of the speech. It's important.

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Cheddar (he/him) @chdbsk.bsky.social · 9h

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Thank you, General. It’s relieving to hear there are still elements of the military still aligned with the US laws and values.

Nick Perri (@xplicitpolitix)

THIS! This is exactly what I was talking about in my post last night. The Adjutant Generals needed to step up! The Oregon National Guard's purpose is to defend America and protect Oregonians. Simple a...

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Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 1d

Those who claim to be Christian seem to be facing a cross roads. You cannot believe that Jesus Christ himself would be on the side of the masked thugs of ICE.

Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 1d

This is out of hand. These agents are there to cause trouble and violence, not to keep people safe. These are the scenes that play out in war torn, destitute countries - not America.

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Cheddar (he/him) @chdbsk.bsky.social · 1d

How is it that those with unlimited resources, combat training, combat gear, weapons of war, & systemic power are threatened by regular people with cameras, signs, and chicken suits? It’s almost like our collective voice matters. Keep it loud and non-violent fellow protectors of our Constitution!!!

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DMC ❌👑 @dcombes.bsky.social · 3d

📢 No Kings❌👑: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights & De-Escalation Training

Hosted by ACLU
Monday, Oct.6, 8pm ET
#Pinks
RSVP for Zoom link⬇️

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Hedy Lamarr @chudonew.bsky.social · 3d

"Finding Your Roots"
Nazi Edition

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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 4d

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 3d

Understand that the Reichstag Fire—the faked emergency Hitler used to seize power—is happening right now in America.

Trump and his goons are lying about crime and who they are arresting to provoke the violence they will justify martial law with.

It's the fascists' final maneuver to end democracy.

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Devil_Dog_USMC💙🇵🇷💙 @marine-1.bsky.social · 3d

😂😂😂

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Cheddar (he/him) @chdbsk.bsky.social · 3d

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Mike Nellis (@mikenellis)

Everyone should watch this video of Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger speaking out against what Trump is doing to this country. He says: "The state of emergency is in AMERICA, not Chicago. It's bi...

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 4d

Spot on.

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ScubaSuzyQ💙🦋 @susanmcgraw88.bsky.social · 6d

@ericswalwell.bsky.social is asking the same question Americans are asking... Where's the 17 trillion dollars this regime and #47 have "saved" by firing everyone, tariffs, eliminating departments, projects, programs...

#WhereIsTheMoney?

#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #DV1 #Pinks

Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 6d

Where’s the money?

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Cheddar (he/him) @chdbsk.bsky.social · 6d

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“I want y’all to be absolutely fucking clear: that Quantico gathering was not about war in far flung places…They wanted the generals to hear it in no uncertain terms that the battlefield is here. The “training grounds” are our cities. The targets are our neighbors”

The Fourth Reich Has Arrived

This Substack is reader-supported.

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Cheddar (he/him) @chdbsk.bsky.social · 6d

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Mike Nellis (@mikenellis)

This is the best messaging I’ve seen from any Democrats on the shutdown. Kudos to AOC, Bernie, and their teams for putting this out there.

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WomenRiseUp2026 @womenriseup2026.bsky.social · 7d

Are you??

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 7d

BINGO!

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Cheddar (he/him) @chdbsk.bsky.social · 7d

Is “a lot of folks on your side are TOO” confirmation that he knows POTUS is unhinged? (Not to mention corrupt, fascist, ignorant, callous, and talks in circular nonsense?)

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 7d

Dean: The president is unhinged

Johnson: A lot of folks on your side are too. I don’t control him

Dean: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals.

Johnson: I didn’t see it.

Dean: Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing.

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D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 7d

📌NOTE: The big story today is the same as the big story yesterday, and DAMN WELL BETTER BE the big story tomorrow: The President of the United States addressed our military leadership and prepared them for war against United States cities.

RED ALERT

Trump calling on our military leaders to use U.S. cities as 'training grounds' for his latest attack is one of the darkest days in American history ...

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Cheddar (he/him) @chdbsk.bsky.social · 7d

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Says the part-time Fox Weekend host to honorable career senior military leaders. Just when it seems the fascist MAGA cult can’t get any more shameful and idiotic… they get worse.
Idiocracy was only supposed to be an entertaining movie,not a blueprint.

Aaron Rupar (@aaronrupar)

Hegseth: "If the words I'm speaking today are making your heart sink, they you should do the honorable thing and resign."

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Cheddar (he/him) @chdbsk.bsky.social · 7d

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Jenn Budd (@jennbudd)

Explains a lot.

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Cheddar (he/him) @chdbsk.bsky.social · 10d

Stop acting like Nazis and we’ll stop calling you Nazis. Simple. Take off the masks, stop racially profiling community members, and respect due process. Basically be lawful and stop trampling Constitutional rights.

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Elderly man sues federal govt for $50M after raid at Van Nuys car wash

The 79-year-old claims masked agents pushed him and pinned him to the ground earlier this month.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 11d

The President of the United States claims to have authorized the military to use lethal force on US citizens, and there’s not a single Republican who has the balls to tell him that’s both illegal and morally wrong.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11d

Trump says he’s authorized Hegseth to use “Full Force” against Antifa in “War ravaged” Portland

At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists. I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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Bill Madden @maddenifico.bsky.social · 11d

Gavin Newsom is correct. Trump and Stephen Miller are quintessential fascists.

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Phoenix Rising @62walterp.bsky.social · 11d

"War ravaged Portland" needs your help, America !!! ⛑️ 🪖

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