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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 1h

I'm. Confused.

Israel bombed Gaza after Trump announced an agreement? Is active hostility after the news is out that a ceasefire is in the works the way things usually go?

Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 4h

That guy had crazy eyes going on. Who are these people? It looks like they'll hire anyone. So much for appropriate training? WTH!

Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 6h

Obviously, un-American traitors.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 2d

Turns out she nailed it.

27 Police Officers Among Those Injured By Tear Gas During Weekend Protest, Chicago's Top Cop Says

Police Supt. Larry Snelling also disputed the claim pushed by federal officials that Chicago police ignored calls for help during a chaotic scene Saturday afternoon in Brighton Park.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 2d

Spoke to a non-political person, unenrolled in any party but a dutiful registered voter about the federal troop deployment to states today. Her exact words were, "This is crazy." Let's hope lots of people have had it.

Judge blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Portland for second time

The ruling came in an emergency hearing Sunday night.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 2d

There are 23 Democrats, 27 Republicans as state governors ... all 23 Dems should resign if the organization can no longer be counted as patriots. Maybe start a new alliance of governors welcoming any patriots to join them. Bold, I know but doable.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 2d

Hell, even Tricky Dick Nixon was capable of guilt. This one... not so much. I'm pretty much convinced he's not even competent. And we're short on having an Edward R. Murrow on hand, so here we are.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump: "They interviewed people before & something, and I'm watching. A woman there's -- 'I don't care who they bring in. People are being killed here. I just want it to stop. They can bring in whoever they want.' People don't care. They want it to stop. That's what we did- we brought in the Guard."

Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 2d

I wondered how this continues unabated. Then I realize that "the fish rots from the head" isn’t just some old country cliché, and we've never had truly deeply amoral leadership. Hell, even Tricky Dick Nixon was capable of guilt. This one... not. And we're short on having an Edward R. Murrow on hand.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 2d

Advocating for rural America is a big part of my life. Supporting Farm to Table, clean energy supplemental income, and other ways to build rural-urban partnerships are my political agenda's North Star. No tariff bailout will help farmers farm, bigger than lost income, this hurts ags' survival.

Ken Bazinet @kenbazinet.bsky.social · 2d

Trump tariffs are crushing U.S. farmers as China bypasses American soybeans in favor of cheaper prices from countries like Argentina, which cut tariffs in order to help its farmers.

Now Trump is readying a bailout estimated to be in the $10 billion range for farmers slammed by Trump tariffs.

Trump considers massive bailout of at least $10 billion for American farmers hurt by his trade war | CNN Business

American farmers are having a tough year, in no small part because of President Donald Trump’s trade war. Now, the White House is gearing up to extend them a multi-billion-dollar bailout, sources tell...

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 2d

Misrepresentation (AKA lying) rules when making the case for widespread military action against American citizens. If this isn't a violation of everything our nation of laws stands for, then what is??

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Harrigan defends Trump's deployment of troops to cities: "I don't think it's wrong for members of the administration to characterize places like Chicago & Portland as war zones when they're putting up stats up about 50 murders a weekend." (There have been 58 murders in Portland all year as of Oct 1)

Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 2d

The King's Court seems hard at work dismantling the tenets of justice. During May and June 2025, federal district courts blocked Trump’s actions with temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions around 94% of the time. The Supreme Court reversed those orders in close to 94% of its cases.

House of South Carolina Judge Criticized by Trump Administration Set Ablaze

Authorities are investigating a fire at the home of a South Carolina judge who had reportedly received death threats in what could be the latest incident of political violence across the country.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 3d

Seriously sick.

Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 3d

More messaging like this please

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 6d

SCOTUS new session is almost upon us. What new scorched-earth Trumpism will the King's Court unleash on what's left of our land of the free and home of the brave great American experiment?

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 6d

I did notice ... worth repeating.

LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 6d

From one of his own seals the deal ... Mr. Trump lands in the category of "unwell".

Mike Johnson's response to being told Trump is 'unhinged' takes off online

The House speaker was confronted by Rep. Madeleine Dean after the U.S. president’s speech to military leaders.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 6d

Mike Johnson’s Response to Being Told Trump is ‘Unhinged’ Takes Off Online - Newsweek share.google/Rj5aH9zitKAl...

Mike Johnson's response to being told Trump is 'unhinged' takes off online

The House speaker was confronted by Rep. Madeleine Dean after the U.S. president’s speech to military leaders.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 7d

Never doubt the strength behind thoughtful, determined, and yes, kind, leadership @mayorwu.boston.gov delivers time after time.

Boston Mayor’s Blowout Victory Jilts CEOs Seeking New Direction

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is coasting to reelection after her main opponent quit the race, giving her a commanding mandate that’s putting city business leaders on edge.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 7d

Wondering what His Royal Nastiness is up to today.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 8d

Just gotta say it out loud. Hegseth's Red Sun Rising routine is scary $#!+.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 8d

This is real, and reported by more than one reliable news source. Lawlessness.

Trump administration uses taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for government shutdown

Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 9d

Should SCOTUS revisit decisions negated or weakening settled law since 1935, turning our once great nation of laws more akin to wild west lawlessness. There is nothing ahead to tame the effects, when legal precedent is no longer recognized.

Supreme Court showdown: Trump's strategy to test limits of his power could spell doom for administrative state

The Supreme Court will reexamine Humphrey's Executor after Trump fired FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, potentially expanding presidential power over agencies.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 11d

How do you cook it? Asks my hubs.

Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 11d

😂

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 11d

Mr. Trump's team claims his genuine self was on display when he spewed hate for his opponents. This is why it's not a good idea to be your "authentic self" at work. No doubt, this POTUS needs a career coach. NOW!

Former U.S. Secret Service agent says bringing your authentic self to work stifles teamwork: ’You don’t get high performers, you get sloppiness’ | Fortune

“Could you imagine if I brought my authentic New York self to every interrogation I did?” former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras asked on a recent podcast.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 12d

Actor William Shatner says he's non-political. But he's a tough critic of Trump's climate-denying BS. Years ago a guy behind me at a hotel bar leaned back bopping my head when he laughed. Ten hits later, I turned to scold the scoundrel and saw Captain Kirk. He apologized. I accepted. Glad he's OK.

William Shatner is fine, but has a warning for all of us | CNN

William Shatner’s goal is clearly to “live long and prosper.”

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12d

The largest group in ICE detention is now immigrants with no criminal record, with more than 16,500 currently being held.

Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about going after the “worst of the worst.”

This was never about legal immigration. It was always about cruelty.

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