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Canada is sovereign. Mexico is sovereign. These are not hard concepts. Putin told Trump that if he shanked his own brother, others would fear him. He never counted on his brother shrugging it off and coming into the boards elbows-up.

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ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 6h

If these are the Texas elite, I wonder what got left at home.

ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 7h

Aunt Pam is 59.
She will not have a power role in Gilead.

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 2d

DRAIN THE SWAMP

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ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 20h

Sure. Just like Melania will love him again. Or ever did. Sad. 🙄

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David Axe @davidaxe.bsky.social · 1d

The Russians Spent 9 Months Saving Up Tanks. Now They're Getting Blown Up In Donetsk.

A Russian mechanized assault on Kostyantynivka ended with heavy vehicle losses.

open.substack.com

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ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 21h

"Home to their families"
as in "Sentenced to House Arrest."

"Justice Heather Perkins-McVey sentenced Barber to 12 months of house arrest and another 6 months under a strict curfew.
Lich will serve 12 months of house arrest and 3.5 months under a curfew..."
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

Convoy leaders Lich, Barber given conditional sentences

“Freedom Convoy” leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were both given 18-month conditional sentences for their roles in the protest that blockaded downtown Ottawa for several weeks.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

"This is supposed to be an oversight hearing" -- Schiff helpfully ticks through all of the incriminating questions -- and there are many of them -- that Bondi refused to answer during today's hearing

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

“.. On closer inspection, however, it turned out that the image was not a photograph of a real event in Portland, but instead a fabrication created by combining two photographs of scenes that unfolded in South America nearly a decade apart ..”

@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Mike C @lexington-pelham.bsky.social · 3d

So much to investigate ... if it ever gets there. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Trump’s Argentina bailout enriches one well-connected US billionaire

A $20 billion US rescue package is a gift for a hedge fund manager with ties to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

www.motherjones.com

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ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 1d

Asked about Maxwell, who has been charged with involvement in Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, president says: ‘I just wish her well, frankly’
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020...

Donald Trump on Ghislaine Maxwell: 'I wish her well'

Asked about Maxwell, who has been charged with involvement in Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, president says: ‘I just wish her well, frankly’

www.theguardian.com

ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 1d

He couldn't even say anything bad about her when she was first charged. Yes, he's been leading to this for the past 5 years.

"Asked about Maxwell, who has been charged with involvement in Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, president says: ‘I just wish her well, frankly’"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020...

Donald Trump on Ghislaine Maxwell: 'I wish her well'

Asked about Maxwell, who has been charged with involvement in Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, president says: ‘I just wish her well, frankly’

www.theguardian.com

ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 1d

Hey, where's the beer cap?

ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 1d

If it weren't for the pardons, I wonder how many of Trump's cabinet would be barred from being in his presence as one of the terms of their parole.

ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine being so full of shit that you think it's someone else's problem that you don't have a toilet.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 1d

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

What are you protecting?

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ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 2d

He really does imagine that if HE can't remember more than two weeks ago, no one can.

Like his health-care plan. To be delivered in just two-weeks (and five years)... and waiting. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Trump promised a health-care plan in two weeks. It’s been two weeks.

And wouldn't you know it, he hasn't come up with a plan.

www.washingtonpost.com

ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 2d

If he were still alive, staying away from convicted felons would likely be part of Epstein's parole.

ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 2d

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ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 2d

It's as if she doesn't even read what Trump signs. It's like doubting the sincerity of The Great Pumpkin. 🎃

www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Designating English as the Official Language of The United States

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and

www.whitehouse.gov

ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 2d

Piss Poor
Perennial Politician
P.P.

ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 2d

"I don't negotiate with terrorists," Fine said

Right. No negotiation, just submission to the party boss.

ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 2d

Man! What did these guys do? Open a whole chain of pizza shops? SMH. 🙄

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 3d

Someone needs to tell MAGA the pedophilia calls are coming from inside the White House.

JLRay @jlray.bsky.social · 3d

A Texas megachurch pastor and GOP leader has been arrested for crimes against children. Not Robert Morris, a different one. Not Josiah Anthony, a different one. Not Luke Cunningham, a different one. Not Tony Evans, a different one. Not Scott Crenshaw, a different one. Not Steve Lawson, a different o

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ProBon @probon.bsky.social · 2d

Rafael likes to self-identify as a man named "Ted".
Apparently the GOP is OK with this.
But no more beard-o's, OK?