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August West

@voteearlyvoteoften.bsky.social

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Rogue, music aficionado, world traveler, Spread Head, political reformist, empathist and damn good cook. Still sporting a 512 area code. Oh, and fuck you to Trump and his minions. Be Kind. #makeMAGAcry

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August West @voteearlyvoteoften.bsky.social · Jun 28

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Leaving Beirut

YouTube video by Roger Waters - Topic

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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 10m

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Portland and Chicago will outlive him. ❤

"Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." -Neil Gaiman

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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 8m

Mike Johnson and John Thune Can’t Keep Up With Trump on Shutdown newrepublic.com/post/201477/... via @newrepublic.com

Mike Johnson and John Thune Can’t Keep Up With Trump on Shutdown

Republican leaders are struggling to present a united front in the face of Donald Trump’s rambling.

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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 7m

Jim Jordan Loses It as Shutdown Interview Goes off the Rails newrepublic.com/post/201490/... via @newrepublic.com

Jim Jordan Loses It as Shutdown Interview Goes off the Rails

The Republican representative ended up just exposing his own cluelessness.

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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 7m

Prosecutors Warned Main Comey Witness Would Doom Entire Case newrepublic.com/post/201467/... via @newrepublic.com

Prosecutors Warned Main Comey Witness Would Doom Entire Case

There’s a reason federal prosecutors didn’t want this indictment to happen.

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 6m

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Trump's plan to invoke the Insurrection Act

You need to be aware of his four-point plan

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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 4m

Pizzagate Guy Compares Trump Fighting Antifa to Rise of Hitler newrepublic.com/post/201521/... via @newrepublic.com

Pizzagate Guy Compares Trump Fighting Antifa to Rise of Hitler

Jack Posobiec’s comment was a little too on the nose.

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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 31m

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“Miller’s statements show their real position,” said writer Greg Sargeant. “Trump’s power to invent pretexts for emergency actions is limitless.”

Miller appeared to slip up in an interview Monday, admitting that he believes President Donald Trump possesses the

Stephen Miller Says ‘Quiet Part Out Loud,’ Claims Trump Has Unlimited ‘Plenary Authority’ Before Going Silent in Interview | Common Dreams

During an ominous interview, Trump's deputy chief of staff argued that Trump has "plenary authority"—essentially limitless power—to use the military in US cities. He then abruptly went silent, prompti...

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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 30m

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“Hiding behind the rhetoric of MAHA, a poison that’s likely to keep Americans sick for generations is moving forward full steam,” said one leader at the Center for Biological Diversity.

'Absolute Joke': Big Ag Lobby Wins Again as Trump Admin 'Doubles Down' on Atrazine | Common Dreams

A leading US conservation organization blasted the Trump administration for an announcement that "doubles down" on the alleged safety of atrazine, a pesticide widely used in the United States but ba...

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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 29m

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“Time and again, as a candidate and an elected leader, Zohran has worked to put our people and our planet first.”

'Ready to Fight for Us': Schumer and Jeffries Still Haven't, But Sierra Club Endorses Zohran Mamdani | Common Dreams

The Sierra Club endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, praising his environmental advocacy and commitment to clean energy. Will New Yorkers rally behind this progressive leader who has a proven track ...

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August West @voteearlyvoteoften.bsky.social · 3m

Don't you agree that's it's past time for American Media aka The Fourth Estate to step up (with First Amendment Rights) and CLEARLY state to the viewers, what is truly going on with Trump and his destruction of the US Constitution? @jaketapper.bsky.social

Please engage me sir. Please engage US!

August West @voteearlyvoteoften.bsky.social · 3m

of? You, in particular, have this stellar bio, but you appear to just try to sell yourself for money. Americans on the street are freaking out about the Quintupling of prices on everything. Yet our Media outlets grovel and shake at Trump's senile commands. You professionally can help change it

August West @voteearlyvoteoften.bsky.social · 3m

@jaketapper.bsky.social
I'm a grassroots guy. I ride the bus in Orlando. I TALK with everyone. I have an actual grasp on the "comman"... What's going on that The 4th Estate can't be more aggressive in reporting on Donald J Trump's apparent Fascist takeover of America? What is American Media scared

August West @voteearlyvoteoften.bsky.social · 20m

I love to poke the bear... Still no response. I might give it 1 more poke before bed time... 😜😜😜😜😜

August West @voteearlyvoteoften.bsky.social · 22m

cookie monster from sesame street is eating a cookie and saying om nom nom nom !

ALT: cookie monster from sesame street is eating a cookie and saying om nom nom nom !

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August West @voteearlyvoteoften.bsky.social · 23m

I try to spend 3 in 7 days

Boycott America

Blackout the system! Stop the economy!

If anyone truly wants to help. This is a POWERFUL METHOD!

#resist #signalboost

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BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM

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August West @voteearlyvoteoften.bsky.social · 2h

This man is complicit in pedophilia.
He refuses to open the House. Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in has been delayed by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson

Just release the Epstein Files! Swear her in!
#EpsteinTrump

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thewakan.bsky.social @thewakan.bsky.social · 1h

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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 6h

Hakeem Jeffries came to play today as Lawler tries to confront him: "You’re not going to talk over me because you don’t want to hear what I have to say so why don’t you just keep your mouth shut."

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