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Mad (Angry) Scientist @mark-resists.bsky.social · 15h

marcshaw16.bsky.social @marcshaw16.bsky.social · 15h

Its not good for a wannabee dictator when, for whatever reason, those who have bent the knee start to show some spine and build off ramps and deniability.

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Jacqs @fooyoo2.bsky.social · 15h

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 18h

EXCLUSIVE: Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in a 2022 interview warned supporters of reproductive rights that "one day it’s going to be your turn."

"Murder is murder. And one day it's going to be your turn."

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Dutchy Patrick @dutchiepatrick.bsky.social · 1d

It’s cruel, it’s irresponsible, it’s plain stupid.

It’s clear they don’t give shit about poor American families,…

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marcshaw16.bsky.social @marcshaw16.bsky.social · 15h

There comes a tipping point when a coward and bully makes threats, gets called out, and people realize talk is cheap.

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 18h

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The Oregon GOP just got caught using fake protest photos to make Portland look like it’s on fire. Their post about Trump sending National Guard troops featured stock and foreign images, not Oregon, not even America.

Manufactured chaos, wrapped in a lie to rile their base.

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Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · 18h

Trump used military force to strike 4 ships in the Caribbean, killing 21 people, and has not provided sound legal justification for doing so to Congress. I’m forcing a vote with Senator Adam Schiff on whether the U.S. should put our troops in harm’s way to conduct these strikes.

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marcshaw16.bsky.social @marcshaw16.bsky.social · 15h

Well, this should be good. Followed by who granted them, ir directed they be granted, assuming they exist.

Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 20h

JUST IN: A federal judge has granted the New York Times’ demand for a list of Elon Musk’s security clearances. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

marcshaw16.bsky.social @marcshaw16.bsky.social · 15h

Get that red-eyed glow in the dark thing going. Then they can stand her in a hallway at Mar-a-Lago and use her as a nightlight

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

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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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 18h

I’ve lived in rural America long enough to know that the entire point was to bankrupt farmers…

We are all about to find out.

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Mark Clemens @markclemens.bsky.social · 18h

•Is Pete Hegseth really the best guy to lead the Armed Forces of the United States?
•Is Kristi Noem really our best choice to secure our Homeland?
•Is Kash Patel the best Law Enforcement Officer we could muster?
•Is RFK, Jr. the best pick to care for our health?
•Pam Bondi- Explain that one.

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marcshaw16.bsky.social @marcshaw16.bsky.social · 18h

Is it just me, or can you smell Trump's fear ramping up?

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Bob Geiger @bobgeiger.bsky.social · 1d

Call me a libtard but this doesn't seem like something that should be happening in the United States of America.

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marcshaw16.bsky.social @marcshaw16.bsky.social · 20h

"Windows to the soul"

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 21h

This Reuters headline. Oof.

Fascism isn't 'coming.' It's HERE.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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marcshaw16.bsky.social @marcshaw16.bsky.social · 20h

This is the drifting jackass who says he needs private jets because there are demons around him on commercial.

As an aside, can you imagine getting paid to stand on stage and nod in agreement while listening to him spew this drivel and trying to hold on to any shred of self respect?

Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 21h

This is what they have been preaching at MAGA churches for years, pastors invoking Trump as a prophet and king, indoctrinating the cult. This is the extent of MAGA "Christianity", they've successfully removed Christ and why they now openly attack Catholics and other denominations.

marcshaw16.bsky.social @marcshaw16.bsky.social · 21h

The interesting part of this (and similar actions by other "journalists", talking heads, and even a few Republicans) is watching them start to build themselves off-ramps and plausible deniability.

Not something we'd see if they think Trump and those around him are untouchable.

🕊️KatarinaKriz🕊️On the turning away~Pink Floyd @katarinakriz.bsky.social · 21h

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WELL WELL WELL did Scarborough finally get up off his knees?

MSNBC host unleashes foul-mouthed rant on GOP after Trump calls for Dem's arrest

Donald Trump’s Wednesday morning decision to post on social media that he wants Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.D. Pritzker put in jail for opposing his sending in the National G...

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Mike Nellis @mikenellis.bsky.social · 22h

Good fucking morning to everyone except House Speaker Mike Johnson, who’s refusing to swear in Rep-elect Grijalva to block the Epstein files discharge petition—because Grijalva would be the deciding vote. Shameful for him to cover up for pedophiles and sex traffickers.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 22h

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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Christine Is Fed Up With Republicans @coralgableswang.bsky.social · 21h

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Scott @thegopisfubar2024.bsky.social · 22h

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Mjkwho @mjkwho.bsky.social · 21h

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 1d

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Antonia 🦋 💙📘🩵Democratic Election Judge, Autism Awareness @antonia2024bsky.bsky.social · 1d

Argentina, has free medical care for all citizens. Farmers in, Argentina, are selling their soybeans to, China, with no tariffs. So much for winning!!

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