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Mike H

@mjh878.bsky.social

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Bills Mafia…avid runner (slow), Nike Pegasus r my favs Go Irish☘️ Sabres & Amerks! Mostly post here so I don’t make people I know cranky on FB. I have no idea what “conservative” means anymore. Woke is good & I like Canada 🇨🇦 DEI > ICE

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Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 13h

www.gregabbott.com/issues/#:~:t....

Issues - Greg Abbott

Greg Abbott is fighting for Texas families and Texas values, by creating jobs and defending our constitutional rights and freedoms.

www.gregabbott.com

Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 13h

Hmm… “Greg Abbott has challenged every attempt by the federal government to erode our states’ rights. He has led Texas to resounding legal victories that shield our state laws and ensure that our Tenth Amendment rights are not infringed upon.”

Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 13h

“Enemies of the country” aka “the enemy within” aka whatever’s going on with his right hand

Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 15h

Sharing a gift article for those who might need it www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/n...

Mamdani Rides Slow Bus to ‘Fast and Free’ Buses Event

www.nytimes.com

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Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 16h

But, yeah, they’re definitely the baddies

Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 16h

For the overthink it like me folks - ref: www.law.cornell.edu/wex/not_guil...

not guilty by reason of insanity

www.law.cornell.edu

Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 16h

“Essentially admitting the defendant committed the act of the offense yet denying responsibility because the defendant lacked the capacity to act with criminal intent at the time.”

Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 16h

Again - I get where you’re going and we’re probably way over thinking it for now ;-) but there is the, “not guilty by reason of insanity” plea

Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 17h

Here’s where I’m struggling with your thought… wouldn’t defining someone as a clinical psychopath absolve them of their capacity to make decisions? If so, wouldn’t they then be absolved of their guilt & complicity in a court of law? I, personally, can’t give that free pass

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 21h

If you come for my people, you come through me.

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Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 18h

Cult yes - mentality ill? I’m not able to forgive them for that state. Willful cruelty is thoughtful.
- Ps, I know that prob wasn’t your point but wanted to highlight that nuance.
Take care (literally & figuratively)

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Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 19h

No biggie - I raised two kids and survived years of mostly being ignored only to now regularly get “Hey dad…” txts (and some calls). So being ignored is another love language - er ah um, or something like that ;-)

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row

Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

www.choosechicago.com

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 2d

Incalculable damage

Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 4d

Answer: Um, I’ve got a tummy ache - can I go to the nurse’s office?

Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 4d

And he still believes that “asylum seeker” = “insane asylum”
Willfully ignorant, functionally illiterate

Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 5d

Looking for a bright side, I now look forward to a winter run and using my exhale “chemtrail” to ward off any ICE folks I might encounter

Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 5d

But that leopard looked so cuddly ;-)

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Andrew Couts @couts.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: ICE is planning to hire a team of nearly 30 people to surveil social media 24/7, build dossiers on people, and flag them for arrest and deportation. @dell.bsky.social has the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-so...

ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team

Documents show ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.

www.wired.com

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Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 5d

In fairness, she never defined “working”. So golf is “working” at something. Not sure exactly what, but…

Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 5d

Maybe just me but, to quote Stephen Miller, “This language incites violence and terrorism”
- & my apologies for quoting Stephen Miller

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 6d

Federal agents reporting to Secretary Noem have spent weeks snatching up families, scaring law-abiding residents, violating due process rights, and even detaining U.S. citizens.

They fail to focus on violent criminals and instead create panic in our communities.

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Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 5d

While I’m not the product, I do remain the operator of my pocket calculator ;-)

Mike H @mjh878.bsky.social · 5d

Ok, I laughed at your “low quality” code comment. If it’s any consolation, I made a similar comment forever ago (we’ll not delve into my advanced age) to the CTO I worked for and he didn’t appreciate the humor either. That said, it’s still a funny/good take :-)