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VeronicaAG

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VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · Sep 2

If you are here on Bluesky engaging in whatever capacity you can, you are making a difference. Engagement motivates people to action. Do not be silent. Silence is acquiescence!

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 6h

Most of Dem Senators did not attack Bondi yesterday as they should have. Among other things they should have said, "You're lying again, Ms. Bondi" and "That's a bald-faced lie, Ms. Bondi."

The rapid rise of authoritarianism is no place for etiquette.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 14h

NEW: Comey is going to file selective and vindictive prosecution motion to dismiss AND he will challenge the legality of Halligan’s appointment! There’s more, too… so glad @annabower.bsky.social is there to bring us the whole story! Thread below with details:

Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 15h

The judge also set an initial schedule for pre-trial motions.

The first set is expected by Oct. 12. Per Comey’s defense counsel, that batch will include motions to dismiss for selective and vindictive prosecution, as well as a motion challenging the legality of Halligan’s appointment as US attorney

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VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 4h

Lol

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 7h

“This is a man who’s suffering dementia,” said @govpritzker.illinois.gov. “This is a man who has something stuck in his head … He doesn’t read. He doesn’t know anything that’s up to date. It’s just something in the recesses of his brain that is effectuating to have him call out these cities.”

Gov. JB Pritzker says President Trump deploying troops to Chicago due to ‘dementia’ and obsessive fixations

Democratic governor’s comments came as he continues to oppose President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago area for deportation efforts.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 6h

Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.

Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.

Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.

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VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 6h

I have no idea why, that last message I sent you had a question mark at the end of it so please just ignore it.

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VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 6h

You're right?

VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 9h

Incidentally, if the DOJ wants to clean up Washington, why don't they start with the convicted felon in the White House? How come so many other law-abiding citizens have lost their job and not him? Republicans need to wake up and take notice!

VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 9h

I wonder if this James Comey trial was going to be like Hillary Clinton and Benghazi. Let's see how much time and money we can waste pouring over every single detail, thought process, perception etc... so it drags on. Wasteful spending and I'm not even a Comey fan

VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 10h

If you read some of the rulings by judges across the country, they're not in agreement with what's going on to the basic civil rights. Almost all of their rulings opposed to hat go Trump are overruled by #SCOTUS. How can only nine judges in the country be right and all the others wrong???

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Jamie Dupree @jamiedupree.bsky.social · 1d

2:15 pm - Speaker Johnson says Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva D-AZ can be sworn in 'as soon as she wants.'

Two hours later, GOP tells reporters Grijalva won't be sworn in until the government shutdown is over.

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VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 12h

Another one of these crazy stories!
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

Waukegan mayor intervenes as U.S. citizen detained by Border Patrol agents near city hall

Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham intervened as Dariana Fajardo. 23, who is a U.S. citizen, was being detained by federal agents on Monday near city hall.

www.cbsnews.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12h

The indictment of James Comey is just the latest example of Trump weaponizing the Justice Department to go after his political enemies.

At the same time, he’s doling out favors to his supporters and allies – including white collar criminals. Watch: https://youtu.be/NflcWXdV-B0?si=QTTJev6Fml50pYgP

Trump’s Pay-to-Pardon Scheme

Robert Reich

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 16h

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 12h

Herschel Walker has been confirmed by the Senate for a US ambassador. We just keep reaching new lows

VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 14h

His family is a set of grifters, profiting off his illegal activity so that they never have to file bankruptcy like their daddy did! America is paying for all of them to get rich.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 18h

I’m shocked.

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VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 14h

Chuck Schumer is a major voice in the DNC. Ask Al Sharpton! He endorses who will run and get their monies! Even Jon Stewart is calling him out, step aside Chuck!

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David Hogg @davidhogg.bsky.social · 2d

Proud to announce Leaders We Deserve is making 4 endorsements, including our first incumbent challenger. Our candidates don’t take corporate $, have beaten the GOP in court, taken on big polluters, reduced gun violence, and will serve their communities – not special interests.

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VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 14h

Heard you were on @jimacosta.bsky.social Substack show & I missed it. Fully support your work! I'm asenior & think your message resonates with everyone. Please push young voters to register and vote in elections at all levels of government! Take a stand for change or live with the consequences!

VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 14h

Cuteness overload!

VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 14h

Thank you again. i just had another person on FB attack me and tell me trump is doing everything right now to drain the swamp and help end the war here...WTH! So hoping on here or anywhere and having a fellow Dem or independent give me #hit when we are fighting for the same thing makes no sense.

VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 14h

Really disgusted by Republicans that believe Trump's words that we are in a war. Go to Palestine or Ukraine folks if you want to know what a real war is! Hello, so stupid.

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VeronicaAG @veronicatess.bsky.social · 15h

I feel like we should call them what they are, goons. To see them stand on a rooftop yesterday and shoot a projectile at a priest's head speaks volumes

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 2d

ICE is made up of men who have failed the human test and have nothing of value to offer this nation.

Adults with decency and options and possibilities don’t do this shit.

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