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Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 10h

as expected

so please get the immunisation [even with the jab "Stratus" (XFG) and "Nimbus" (NB.1.8.1) may be lethal] - even just as a middle finger to the regime's anti-health/anti-science/anti-facts weirdos at Health and Human Sacrifice

www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...

Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 10h

Handjob Hanna has some serious issues

Raw Story @rawstory.com · 10h

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) agreed with a far-right influencer that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) should be imprisoned or deported to Somalia, based in part on a conspiracy theory about her former marriage.

Lauren Boebert calls for House Dem to be jailed and deported based on conspiracy theory

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) agreed with a far-right influencer that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) should be imprisoned or deported to Somalia, based in part on a conspiracy theory about her former marriage."I have heard from top sources at the Department of Homeland Security that there is demonstrable evide...

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Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 10h

always room for more

Bob @psychobob4q2.bsky.social · 19h

I wanna go there now! Can we deploy old guys???

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Bob @psychobob4q2.bsky.social · 12h

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Make America Great Again…

GTF Out!

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Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 17h

this toolkit should be available to all cities states and counties under threat by this regime

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 18h

Despite strong objections from Governor Pritzker, Mayor Johnson, and the people of Chicago, the Trump regime is preparing to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago today.

If you are in Chicago and need guidance on how to interact with the Guard, here’s a helpful guide:
bit.ly/resistancetoolkit

Responding to Federal Occupying Forces

Click here for another version of this document optimized for readability and accessibility. Table of Contents (click to jump ahead) We the People are PISSED: statement/intro Situation Report: current...

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 18h

Despite strong objections from Governor Pritzker, Mayor Johnson, and the people of Chicago, the Trump regime is preparing to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago today.

If you are in Chicago and need guidance on how to interact with the Guard, here’s a helpful guide:
bit.ly/resistancetoolkit

Responding to Federal Occupying Forces

Click here for another version of this document optimized for readability and accessibility. Table of Contents (click to jump ahead) We the People are PISSED: statement/intro Situation Report: current...

bit.ly

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PoliticalNash @politicalnash.bsky.social · 18h

#DV1 #ProudBlue
Wake up people, trump must be removed from office. A president calling for Gov Pritzker and others political opponents to be jailed should frighten everyone regardless of party. That is fascism.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov
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BREAKING: Trump Demands Arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor

Trump calls for arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor, Trump calls for investigation and silencing of Democratic Senator, Air Traffic slows as Government Shutdown lengthens

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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 19h

Two governors understand the authoritarian threat Stephen Miller poses to the nation, according to an analyst, who argued that's why they're some of the only elected officials who are meeting the moment.

Two governors get Stephen Miller's authoritarian scheme — and how to fight it: report

Two governors understand the authoritarian threat Stephen Miller poses to the nation, according to an analyst, who argued that's why they're some of the only elected officials who are meeting the moment.President Donald Trump's influential deputy chief of staff is using the MAGA disinformation machi...

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Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 18h

so - with a few more of this manner of texting - he may be in the running to compete with every other trunt politician?

the text was inappropriate but pales in comparison to ;

wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/06/19/v...

Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 18h

yet another red state without employee safeguards as a mandate - arkansas had the most work related injuries[construction] of ANY state in'25

just as long as the construction companies can save 2-3 cents per square foot - eh?

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 19h

The United States is in the midst of a “cold civil war.” For liberals to win it, they must use “hardball” tactics—including borrowing from the Republicans’ own playbook.
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Newsom and Pritzker Are Showing How to Attack an Authoritarian Crook

Arkadi Gerney, a Democratic strategist, says Democratic governors and attorneys general have the greatest ability to stop Trump—and they’re doing it in ways that are underappreciated.

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Willamette Week @wweek.com · 19h

Following disappointing fundraising numbers from The Fund for PPS's first year, its leaders and advocates for the new, more equitable fundraising model say dwelling on the past is the wrong strategy.

The Fund for Portland Public Schools Looks Forward

Joanna Hou

www.wweek.com

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Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 18h

Dear @govpritzker.illinois.gov

might suggest that the Illinois NG be present as "minders" on a 1:1 basis for these clowns

keep them honest - keep it all transparent by the troops using not M-3s but rather video recorders

suggested as private cits are attacked for doing the same

good luck friend

The Real News Network @therealnews.com · 19h

“Illinois will not let the Trump administration continue on their authoritarian march without resisting,” vowed Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker.

‘Illegal... unconstitutional... dangerous... wrong’: Texas National Guard troops invade Illinois

“Illinois will not let the Trump administration continue on their authoritarian march without resisting,” vowed Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker.

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Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 18h

getting hints from the other psychopath's playbook on the "Mushroom Treatment"

Global Voices @globalvoices.org · 19h

This year the Russian authorities created a ‘white list’ of websites that are not to be blocked, while everything else would not be available for users in Russia. For now, this is only supposed to work when‘mobile’ internet is shut down.

Inside-net: Russia is dismantling free internet connections

The Russian authorities this year created a ‘white list’ of websites that are not to be blocked while everything else would not be available for users in Russia

advox.globalvoices.org

Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 18h

ANY cooperation with the Pedo in Chief would be a mistake for Canada - trump and his trunts want the country as another state which is clearly never to happen

The Economist @economist.com · 19h

Speaking to The Economist, Mark Carney said that a trade deal would benefit both Canada and the United States. But this could prove unpopular for the prime minister, no matter whether it objectively strengthens Canada

Mark Carney’s radical vision for handling Trumpian America

Liberalise at home and lead a new free-trade revolution

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Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 18h

look out Chicago - Meal Team Six hath arriv-ed

the official PSA on these clowns says that if attacked - throw food in the opposite direction whilst running - it baffles them every time

Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 18h

wow - hitting chi town with meal team six right out of the [tail]gate - clearly the texas standards are maintained as pathetic, as evidenced in these conspicuous consumers

more untrained and obese point-and-shooters for the fascist cause

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Willamette Week @wweek.com · 19h

We asked readers to contribute useful tasks for the troops—more than 200 did.

At Ease, Soldier

Anthony Effinger

www.wweek.com

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Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 19h

note to @wweek.com ;

we suggest you use three[3] meatballs in your next similar photoshoot - after all, you are a family publication

Willamette Week @wweek.com · 19h

If people are flocking to Portland’s spiciest enclave, we’ll provide the guidebook.

A Newcomer’s Guide to the South Waterfront, Portland’s Hottest Neighborhood

Andrew Jankowski

www.wweek.com

Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 19h

from the "water is wet by all accounts" file is it now 'bigissu/e'

silly clots

Big Issue @bigissue.com · 19h

A typical British worker would need to save all of their earning for 52 years to become wealthy, new research has found.

Typical Brit must save entire lifetime's worth of earnings to become wealthy

www.bigissue.com

Irony's Ghost @ghostofirony.bsky.social · 19h

thus the fact of superpowers inherent in all Mexican people

dealing with pepper spray as a condiment

Dr Paul M @drpaulm.bsky.social · 22h

This is my hero

PORTLAND FROG RESPONDS AFTER ICE PEPPER SPRAYED INTO HIS SUIT'S AIRVENT:

"I kinda coughed a little, that's about as much as it did to me. Just a little peppermint taste. I've tasted spicier. I'm Mexican what do you expect."

A frog suit faces off against fascists

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Nick Wanserski @nickwans.bsky.social · 1d

The same Wells Fargo that had to pay out $3 billion dollars in settlements for signing customers up for accounts and paid services without their permission.
In an industry where shitty behavior is the baseline, they really go above and beyond.

Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 1d

Oh SHIT. Two birds with one stone and neither were for immigration. It was to hassle black folk and make a sizzle real about it and to help Wells Fargo out.

Fucking crazy shit.

flipinidaho @flipinidaho.bsky.social · 1d

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The building is in a 27 million dollar foreclosure filed by Wells Fargo. The next day, Wells Fargo filed an emergency motion for receivership. The fascist regime kindly emptied the building for donor Wells Fargo.

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Lynda Will Not Obey @ivanasstaircam.bsky.social · 1d

Wells Fargo has never been an ethical company. No one should be shocked.

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Some Mother's Torture @somemotherstorture.bsky.social · 1d

These clowns putting on a show for Trump and to deflect from the Epstein files. Josh Hawley. Pam Bondi. Lindsey Graham. All so you stop demanding to know who the child sex trafficking predators are running America! Not working! Keep demanding the release of the Epstein files. For your children!

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