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Mark, the Fellow Traveler

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#Army #Veteran - My oath never expires 🇺🇸 I’ll be out back 🚬 & 🥃 and changing a cat box #NoKings #Antifa #FuckIce 💙✊🏻AOC Bernie Elizabeth #CaliforniaDemocraticSocialist Save our public lands. Ally 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🇲🇽 Happily married/retired

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · Jul 4

ICE budget has increased nearly 5X with passage of the big terrible bill.
Their budget is now larger than FBI, and other federal law enforcement agencies combined.
What do you think they’re going to do when they run out of immigrants?
I have a pretty good idea…

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 6h

Trump calls for jailing Democratic leaders as troops prepare for Chicago deployment - www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Today, troops from the state of Texas are being deployed in Illinois against the governor’s wishes.
Historically speaking, this should give you chills.
#ThereWillBeBlood #Chicago

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 6h

Under Nazi rule, clergy who refused to support the regime were surveilled, arrested, assaulted, and in some cases, executed. The Nazis publicly aligned themselves with Christian values while targeting religious figures who defended the vulnerable or spoke against state violence.

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 1d

I’m not from Portland, I’m not from Oregon. But I’ve been to Portland and it is one of the most beautiful and loving cities I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting.
God, or whatever positive thought that you believe in, help them, and help us all.

Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 1d

Use the word “fascist“
Not because it stings…
But because it’s the truth.

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 1d

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Electing a moderate Democrat as president of the United States in the very next presidential election is not going to change the way things are now.
Our system of government has been compromised. It will take a radical change to reverse the damage that has been done.

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 2d

Yes on California 50

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PoliticsGirl @politicsgirl.bsky.social · 2d

Governor Whitmer was almost kidnapped by armed thugs. Governor Shapiro‘s house was set on fire. Nancy Pelosi‘s husband was violently attacked by someone looking for her. Melissa Hortman was assassinated in her home with her husband and dog…and now this. The left is the victim, not the perpetrator.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

SOUTH CAROLINA… “Judge Goodstein was walking on the beach when the fire started. Her husband, Arnie, was in the house with children and perhaps grandchildren. The family had to escape by jumping from a window or balcony...” www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 2d

We’ll see what she has to say once she’s free…

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Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags

Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 3d

An interesting idea, wonder would take some courage to get started… It’s worth a thought.

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Opinion | Blue states should come together to declare an emergency. Here’s how — Guardian US

States opposed to Trump can create a compact – a new prototype for American government – even if it’s perceived as political theater

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 7d

RIP sweat lady 😔

Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 7d

“A lot of the words that are coming to me aren’t fit to print,” said Shah, policy director at a veterans advocacy organization. “The people in that room who have served for 20, 30-plus years in uniform do not need Pete Hegseth to tell them about warrior ethos.”

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Veterans react to Hegseth’s ‘insulting’ address to generals and admirals — Guardian US

Defense secretary’s speech touching on physical fitness and doctrine of lethality was seen as ‘egotistical’ and ‘dangerous’

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Trump declares war on Americans: "Our history is filled with military heroes who took on all enemies foreign and domestic. That's what the oath says -- foreign and domestic. Well we also have domestic."

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 8d

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 9d

Pretty much.
The government is hiring the worst of us, meanwhile, they’re firing the best of us.
The purge continues and they’re not afraid to use violence against us.
#Resist or get on your knees.

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 9d

#BeatLA #LADodgers #FuckTheDodgers #MakeHimDivest

Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 9d

#Flotilla update 🤬

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 9d

From the Twilight Zone (1963) and yet it seems so familiar.

Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 10d

Why did they all come out of the woodwork the day the Nazi died…

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11d

Georgia’s Medicaid work requirements program spent two times as much on administrative costs as on health care costs — while preventing thousands of eligible Georgians from accessing health care.

Say it with me: Medicaid work requirements don’t work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzMqYttKv1c

Medicaid Work Requirements, Debunked

Robert Reich

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 12d

Our unelected president

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 12d

By “moderate” he means someone who doesn’t make waves I think.
Carry on ✊🏻

Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 12d

My thoughts to the #Flotilla .
My prayers for your safety.
My commendation for your bravery.
#AllEyesOnGaza
MSM where are you?

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Mark, the Fellow Traveler @markhiatt.bsky.social · 12d

In case you were feeling a little down… Here are some combative compliments.

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