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Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine

@ooblick.bsky.social

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Average everyday sane psycho super goddess. Disabled lawyer, never MAGA, actor, short filmmaker, gamer, streamer, author, older than the trees, radical, helped build the Internet, HPS, looks terrible in orange. Not buying what you're selling. NO DM, pr0n

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Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · Jan 15

I want to do everything, all at once. I make good trouble, rail against inequity, believe in fundamental fairness and question authority. Too old and broken for the physical fight, I'll help in any other ways I can. Don't thump your book at me or limit anyone's human rights and we'll get along fine.

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Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 1d

I love Morgan Freeman's authoritative voice and dramatic interpretation, but of course if he didn't want to do this, DeNiro s'ok.Patrick Stewart or David Tenant would be great for Shakespearean presence. I apologize for implying Black people should do heavy lifting. Thanks for pointing that out.

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Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 2d

How interesting that SCOTUS draws a line at enabling pedos by refusing to hear an appeal of Maxwell's criminal conviction. Meanwhile, the rest of the GOP happily circles the wagons to protect as many pedos as possible.

RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 3d

As a retired journalism professor, I believe every newsroom in America must now develop Civil War Protocols: how it will conduct the profession of journalism when Donald Trump declares martial law and systematically ends our democracy. If your newsroom isn't prepared for this, it's rank malpractice.

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Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 4d

D'uh.

Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 5d

An interesting point raised elsewhere: these boats that the United States is striking don't appear to have the fuel capacity/storage capacity to even reach American shores.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 10d

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Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 11d

Why is this not getting news cycles? THIS is stealing an election and depriving Americans of their duly elected representation. This is a dress rehearsal of what will happen in any election where Dems win. If you didn't bother to listen to previous warnings, you'd better listen up now!

Purple Teacher @peaceandteachin.bsky.social · 11d

Mike Johnson is refusing to swear in newly elected AZ Congresswoman Adelina Grijalva after she said she would the sign the discharge petition to force the DOJ to release the Epstein files.
Grijalva will be the 218 signature which would override Johnson.
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SuzyQ @suzyqfit4u.bsky.social · 12d

THIS!👇

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 12d

🚨🚨🚨 Dr. Ian Roberts, the Superintendent for the largest school district in Iowa, has been detained by ICE. No explanation has been provided as to why. This is an escalation of ICE’s abuse of power/authority over citizens in this country. 1/2

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Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 13d

So what is it? Autism is caused by vaccines, autism is caused by Tylenol, or gee perhaps autism is caused by genetics, or air pollution. WTF is wrong with Bobby Worm Brain?

Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 13d

Another headline that I had to read multiple times because I didn’t think it was right

Politico @politico.com · 13d

RFK Jr. is working to get children with autism into a federal program that compensates people for alleged vaccine injuries.

Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 13d

And dragging people off to hell holes is bigger than any of them individually, and deaths through the regime cutting off food or healthcare are bigger than any of them individually, yet none of that has been enough of a spark. I'd be happy to be proven wrong, but I don't think this will be enough.

Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 13d

I'm afraid it's too little too late. Yes, we're outraged, but what will actually be done? If the American people have done nothing about the horrors that have already perpetuated, do you really think they care enough about Comey to rise up?

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Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 13d

That is correct. It IS far too late. No one listened to any of the warnings. This is the result of playing patty cake with fascists.

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Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 13d

This is what these disgusting criminal ICE "agents" are doing to people. This woman had to be taken to the hospital. Of course, nothing will happen to this thug who probably got a 50,000 signing bonus to brutalize people who are LAWFULLY in the US, attending court proceedings.

Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 13d

This is what Ice is doing in front of the cameras, imagine what they’re doing when no one is filming

Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 13d

I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)

Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 14d

If ABC's broadcasting constitutes illegal political campaign violations, prey tell what does that make Fox, Sinclair, Newsmax, WaPo, LA Times, etc. etc.?

Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 14d

This is the way.

Glenn Kirschner @glennkirschner.bsky.social · 14d

In the DC area, ABC did
NOT air Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. Here are the commercials that aired on ABC in Kimmel's time slot.
I won't be spending a single dollar on any of these products/services:
Wendy's
Sketchers
Kia
Jeep
Cirque du Soliel
Safestep Walk In Tubs
AMP Sales &
Marketing Solutions

Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 14d

While the regime is doing their absolute wank filled best to distract, keep your eyes on the prize.

Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 14d

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 15d

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Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 16d

We must never forget the power we can wield.

Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 16d

Establish these rules for yourself...it will serve democracy well:

The more you sense Trump's orbit wants you to be quiet, the LOUDER you become.

The more fear you feel, the MORE ASSERTIVELY YOU FIGHT (legally) in the name of FREEDOM.

Nothing else aligns with stopping this horror show. NOTHING.

Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 16d

It boggles the mind how even after being lied to time and time again, the MAGA sheep continue to believe these incredible lies. I certainly WISH I could believe they'll all be raptured tomorrow. That would be a great solution to our current political situation.

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 16d

So the recording show Tom Homan rejecting the money?

Wow, I bet they're going to rush to show that to all of us and we're all going to look *pretty* stupid for believing the FBI statement that he took the money as soon as they show that to us, which -- again -- I am certain will happen *very* soon.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16d

Q: Did the president ask the DOJ to close the Homan investigation and does he have to return the $50,000

LEAVITT: Mr. Homan never took the $50,000, so you should get your facts straight ... you had FBI agents going undercover to try and entrap one of the president's top allies and supporters

Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 16d

A reminder. If you've changed your name, I would also consider changing it back while you still can. In most states, the process can be done without a lawyer and for a nominal fee.

Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 16d

Tried to get my real ID. I had my license, my SS card and my birth certificate.

I was not allowed to get my real ID because my birth name is different than my married name. Now I have to go dig up a marriage certificate. You know who wouldn’t have to do this? A man.

Never change your last name.

Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 16d

Makes about as much sense as Tylenol causing autism:

Apologist for the Unconvinced Machine @ooblick.bsky.social · 17d

I think it's been cut down to 2 stages for expediency

rusty54.bsky.social @rusty54.bsky.social · 17d

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 18d

PAM BONDI: "Tom Homan corruptly used his office to get $50,000 in cash."

DONALD TRUMP: "Amateur."

Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 18d

Border Czar Tom Homan was caught by the FBI accepting bribes - on camera - to deliver government contracts in exchange for $50,000 in cash.

Pam Bondi knew.

Kash Patel knew.

Emil Bove knew.

And they made the investigation go away.

A corrupt attempt to conceal brazen graft.

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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 18d

Exactly!

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