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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 1h

People inside the administration are creating content to show an easily susceptible president to convince him to do what they want him to do. He's a Manchurian Candidate for white nationalists who all have different agendas.

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 2h

Almost 9 months ago, our press colleague Anas Al-Sharif removed his press vest following the announcement of a ceasefire.

And then we saw what happened next. May we ensure the bombs actually end this time.

I wish he, and so many more, were here with us.

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 2h

That pause and darting eyes makes me laugh every single time. He was in crisis for a second.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h

Trump: "Charlie Kirk was assassinated by a far left extremist who inscribed the words, 'hey fascist, catch' -- meaning catch the bullet -- onto the bullet shelf itself."

Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 2h

"Psst, you look especially Jabba the Hutty from this angle, sir."

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 2h

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 9d

The two biggest liars in the Eastern and Western hemispheres have a peace deal that's as good as their word. They'll break this deal before new year's day.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 9d

BREAKING: Palestinian government welcomes Trump's plan to end the Israel-Hamas war and vows to make reforms demanded by U.S.

Live updates: Trump gives Israel ‘full backing’ to destroy Hamas if new Gaza peace plan rejected

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss ending the war in Gaza as Israel grows increasingly isolated.

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 4h

He thought it was suspension like what comes after detention in school and assumed it probably meant DHS. 🤣🤣

Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 4h

I hate a "by continuing to use the service you accept the updated terms and conditions". I want an option to "begrudgingly accept the updated terms and conditions because I have no choice and I'm not happy about it."

Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 5h

I keep tabs on all my enemies doctor's visits so I can be ready to send prayers down HARD

Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 5h

I knew I wasn't crazy. He's already had an annual in April of this year. They're lying again.

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 5h

A president with any intellectual curiosity at all would be like "let me double check to make sure they really are burning Portland to the ground before I say that on camera because it sounds odd."

jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 6h

genuinely think they are feeding him AI videos

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 6h

He almost got real then dialed it back down.

Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 6h

Where Brooklyn at? Let it out and stop asking to ask a question.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 6h

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries get into it outside a news conference at the Capitol

(video via Rachel Schilke)

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 6h

He's afraid of stairs and face to face confrontations.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Trump on Pritzker and Brandon Johnson: "I believe they're scared. They are actually frightened for their lives."

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 6h

The funniest thing could happen here.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 6h

Gaza ceasefire talks live: Trump may travel to Middle East at the weekend as he hails progress of negotiations

US president says negotiators are ‘very close’ to what he called ‘potential peace in the Middle East’ As part of the Guardian’s Israel-Gaza: two years on series marking the second anniversary of the Hamas attack into Israel and the war in Gaza, the below has been published: The children’s names appear on a list of victims of Israel’s offensive in Gaza, maintained by health authorities in the territory. As of the end of July it ran to 60,199 names, of whom 18,457 were under 18s. Far from comprehensive, the list does not include the thousands still buried under the rubble of destroyed buildings, as well as the war’s many indirect victims. Continue reading...

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 6h

He looks like a bullfrog but uglier.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h

Trump is fighting for his life to stay awake during Andy Ngo's speech

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 7h

The administration really has the press come cover some afternoon dick riding.

Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 7h

It's just difficult to find these statements intimidating when they're sucking his dick at the same time.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h

Patel: "I would like to remind the American public: they built this DC temple of corruption over decades, and in 8 short months, Mr President, you have crippled their foundation."

Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 7h

"We can't prove any of this but trust us, they're covering up how completely burned down these cities are."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h

Noem: "These leaders in these local cities along with Pritzker and Johnson ignore what's going on or they're helping antifa cover it up."

Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 7h

The president of white America is functionally illiterate.

Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 7h

The look down when he couldn't figure out if the word was "sleeve" or "shelf" and he rolled the dice on "shelf"

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 7h

Leaders going to the courts to stop him from attacking cities governed by the opposing party under false pretenses is not an insurrection.

NBC News @nbcnews.com · 7h

BREAKING: Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, five people with knowledge of the talks tell NBC News.

Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, sources say

A decision is not expected to be imminent, one source said, but debate within the administration has shifted recently to more deeply exploring how and when the act might be invoked.

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 7h

I wonder how many times the Ghostbusters got called out because white people saw Black people in their neighborhood and they were like "that's strange"

I have some free time to think too much today sorry yall

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 7h

Able bodied boys sitting around playing games on our money:

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

NN: Dems say you won't swear in Grijalva bc you don't want her vote on Epstein

JOHNSON: No. It's scheduling

NN: But there have been Rs sworn in during pro forma sessions

MJ: Only reason was bc they flew in their family

NN: So if she flies in her family you'd do it?

MJ: Again, it's a distraction

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Absolute Fareed @fareedblackman.bsky.social · 8h

I can't go ring the Liberty Bell right now, why am I paying Liberty Bell prices.