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Todd Kolod💙

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💙 Forever Democrat. I volunteered in Bucha, Ukraine just after it was liberated in '22. I plan to volunteer again in '25. Buy an EV, just not a Tesla. I drive an all electric Renault Zoe & all electric RGNT motorcycle. I live in Spain. NAF0 member.

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 18d

Now at age 70, I've written over 60 songs during my lifetime. Here's the second to the last one. Time to hang it up. Please listen and share.

justfolk.bandcamp.com/track/dirty-...

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 6h

Portland has elevated protesting to an art form.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 10h

#WarRavagedPortland

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 2h

I agree, it is nearly impossible to trust Donald Trump.

Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 2h

The Russians are nervous about Tomahawks.

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ALL YOUR FAULT! — Russia Calls Out Washington over NEW Ukraine Strategy

YouTube video by Greg Terry Experience

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pissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · 10h

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 16h

"Bad Bunny, who performs primarily in Spanish and has been outspoken in his criticism of Trump-era immigration policies, will make history as the first male Latin artist to lead the iconic halftime performance."

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Trump blasts ‘crazy’ NFL over Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show

"Never heard of him," the president said of the Puerto Rican rapper and singer who has criticized his immigration policies.

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 16h

🇺🇦YEAR 4/DAY 226 of Russia's 2nd illegal invasion and occupation of Ukraine.

Ukraine must be relentless in hitting Russian oil.
Vladimir Putin is a monster. He doesn't care about the death toll.

Another Californian @anthrclfrnn.bsky.social · 17h

Today's raw numbers from UA General Staff:

особового складу / personnel – близько / about 1118370 (+1010) осіб / persons
танків / tanks – 11240 (+2) од
бойових броньованих машин / troop-carrying AFVs – 23324 (+5) од
артилерійських систем / artillery systems – 33519 (+26) од
РСЗВ / MLRS – 1517 (+1) од
засоби ППО / anti-aircraft systems – 1225 (+1) од
літаків / aircraft – 427 (+0) од
гелікоптерів / helicopters – 346 (+0)
БПЛА оперативно-тактичного рівня / UAV operational-tactical level – 67965 (+401)
крилаті ракети / cruise missiles – 3841 (+0)
кораблі / катери / warships / boats – 28 (+0)
підводні човни / submarines – 1 (+0)
автомобільна техніка та автоцистерни / vehicles and fuel tanks – 63650 (+75)
спеціальна техніка / special equipment – 3973 (+0)

Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 16h

The Jesse Watters of Russian propaganda TV...

Julia Davis @juliadavisnews.bsky.social · 17h

Meanwhile in Russia: First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee Alexey Zhuravlyov argued that the best way Russia can retaliate against America for sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would be to bomb Rzeszów airbase in Poland.
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Alexey Zhuravlyov suggests bombing Poland if the US sends Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 16h

Mike Johnson is a f-ing liar.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

RAJU: You swore in 2 GOP members during pro forma session. Why not swear in Grijalva? Does it have to do w/her signature on Epstein petition?

JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that. We'll swear her in when everybody is back

R: Why not now?

J: Uh - we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 16h

🇺🇦YEAR 4/DAY 226 of Russia's 2nd illegal invasion, the war Donald Trump promised to end in 24 hours. He campaigned repeatedly on this pledge. Trump is a f-ing liar.

Mykhaïlo Golub @golub.bsky.social · 17h

1 million and 118,370

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 17h

Where are the photos?

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 22h

Now is a good time to sign up for the best daily political news bulletin in the universe 👉 www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-p...

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 17h

AG Pam Bondi is serving as the personal lawyer for Donald Trump. This is a travesty.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaZd...

'Pam Bondi is a fool': Marc Elias blasts Trump's Attorney General

YouTube video by MSNBC

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 17h

This was a war zone.
140 police officers were injured.

Budd @n7eoj.bsky.social · 17h

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 17h

An ice fishing war zone.

Mark 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦 @miestro78.bsky.social · 1d

I'd say ice is floundering 😹

Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 17h

War Zone donuts.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 22h

Update from the war zone in Portland.

Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 17h

Out of control.

Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 20h

The lack of discipline and professionalism is widespread, well-documented and out of control.

Anyone who’s ever carried a weapon professionally in America knows it.

This is the culture of toxic leadership, low standards and lack of training. And it’s getting bigger and worse fast.🚨🇺🇸

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 1d

AG Pam Bondi refuses to answer a simple question.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

WATCH — @whitehouse.senate.gov : “What became of the $50,000 in cash in that Cava bag? Did the FBI get it back from Homan?”

AG PAM BONDI: *LASHES OUT aggressively, avoids answering entirely* 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 1d

Donald Trump is a filthy racist and a liar.

Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 1d

Not one damn flower for Putin.
Stick long range missiles up his ass now.

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Ex-Russian oligarch says one moment in war drove Putin ‘insane’

YouTube video by CNN

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 1d

Donald Trump is a f-ing liar.

George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

LOOK AT ALL THE PEOPLE DESPERATELY RUNNING 26 MILES, 385 YARDS TO ESCAPE A WAR ZONE

Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 2d

It was a beautiful Sunday in Portland. Farmer’s markets, the Portland Marathon, peaceful protests, and some views of Mt. Hood. This city is vibrant, peaceful, and resilient. We do not need a federal occupation, and we sure as hell don’t want one.

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Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 1d

I wish him exile in North Korea.

Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 1d

Donald Trump is friends with a monster.

Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 1d

OTD in 2006 journalist & activist Anna Politkovskaya was shot dead. Whoever is responsible for having her killed is still at large. And turns 73 today.

Todd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 1d

Ukraine can't wait for Donald Trump to kill Russian oil.

NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 1d

The fire at Feodosia oil depot, struck by Ukrainian drones on the night of October 6, remains active. Flames have spread to additional storage tanks, with four large ones now at risk. Tanks marked in red were hit in previous strikes, while those in yellow are threatened as the fire risks spreading