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@austintxmike.bsky.social
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I am a happily married gay man living in Austin, TX for now. I work in Technology and have a background in science. 🏳️‍🌈⚛️📡 I am a Democrat not a cult follower. No tampon on my ear!

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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It's time to put a stop to the harassment Jack Smith is getting for having done his legally authorized job. Marsha Blackburn needs to have her suit dismissed and she needs to be fined for wasting the courts time share.newsbreak.com/jqnnyn2k
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Marsha Blackburn Sues Jack Smith, DOJ Over Her J6 Phone Records - NewsBreak
(This content was created with the help of AI.) Sen. Marsha Blackburn is taking Jack Smith to court over a subpoena tied to President Trump's election inte
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Once the United States is rid of this family, we all need a good shower! share.newsbreak.com/jpkwbwgy
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Barron Trump accused of 'brazen and greedy' plot to bring in $40 million from family ties - NewsBreak
Barron Trump is still in college, and according to an estimate cited by The Philadelphia Inquirer's editorial board, he has already made about $40 million
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This would be great if they were sincere in their opposition. Waiting until a month before an election to push back against Trump while all the time voting to support his agenda makes you a false representative. share.newsbreak.com/jn34tir4
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Vulnerable Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump ahead of the midterms - NewsBreak
Two vulnerable House Republicans from Iowa voted this week for the first time to rein in President Donald Trump’s Iran war powers. A lawmaker from South Fl
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The corruption of Ken Paxton will fill volumes in our history books when all is uncovered. Anyone claiming to be a Republican these days is morally empty. share.newsbreak.com/jmthqrxn
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Ken Paxton's hidden tax-delinquent land plot unearthed in Maui County records: report - NewsBreak
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's financials appear to have omitted a major property asset that could be costing him a lot of money. According to Politic
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Well here is a blatant example of breaking the first amendment. Trump has no right to ban any news organization from the people's house. share.newsbreak.com/jmmi7ghi
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Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House - NewsBreak
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Why would anyone who pays taxes vote Republican? The House is on perpetual vacation. They are not doing the people's work. Fire them! share.newsbreak.com/jlz47ba7
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MAGA House Republicans Give Themselves Epic Vacation - NewsBreak
House Republicans are clocking off until after the midterm election, canceling Thursday’s vote and staving off an impeachment vote against Pentagon chief P
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We're getting disillusioned MAGAts every day! Keep up the conversion to the light side! share.newsbreak.com/jljb39jv
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80-Year-Old Lifelong Republican Neighbor Allegedly Asks Democratic Michigan Lawmaker for Yard Sign After Losing Faith in GOP: ‘Hope Is in the Air’ - NewsBreak
An 80-year-old neighbor surprised Michigan Democratic candidate Mai Xiong when he showed up at her door and asked for one of her campaign yard signs. The i
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Trump needs to register as a foreign agent as well. His country of ownership would be Russia. share.newsbreak.com/jl9g1gf2
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MAGA activist humiliated as he exposes self as foreign agent days after convention speech - NewsBreak
Conservative activist CJ Pearson proudly touted his appearance last week at the GOP midterm convention in Texas — writing that it was a “pleasure to be in
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I've never seen a party so blind to their own base around elections as the Republican Party. I am extremely happy about it, but it baffles me. share.newsbreak.com/jl7t8tgl
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I told my husband some exciting news today. If we sell our jeep and our old dining room table, we can get 10 gallons of gas PLUS 1 lbs of hamburger meat!
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Trump started a unwanted war with Iran that drove up gasoline prices and inflation. Now Iran using Houthis is taking out a second oil route. Look for $8.00 gasoline here soon! share.newsbreak.com/jkooym6g
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‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast - NewsBreak
Desperate pleas for air cover from Yemeni generals started coming mid-morning on Thursday. As the Houthis advanced, backup support from Saudi Arabia was no
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Sure, it's the left that stirs political violence...NOT! share.newsbreak.com/jkntbdkm
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RNC midterm convention attendee yells for Zohran Mamdani, Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico to "be shot" during Ted Cruz's speech - NewsBreak
Ted Cruz delivers speech at the RNC midterm convention - Source: Getty At the RNC midterm convention on September 10, someone in the crowd made repeated co
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
What would the GQP Republicans do without fear and hate for votes? They have no policies or solutions to our problems, they have no principles to stand on, and they lack morals and compassion. share.newsbreak.com/jk7y7dpq
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Top Texas Republicans target Islam in GOP midterm convention speeches - NewsBreak
Texas anti-Muslim politics made it to the national stage Thursday. High-profile Texas Republicans targeted Islam in their speeches on the final night of th
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I think each of the judges should have their faces held down in a fire ant hill before they decided it's not excessive force. share.newsbreak.com/jjz44r1m
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
"Neither family, nor privilege, nor wealth, nor anything but Love can light that beacon which a man must steer by when he sets out to live the better life" -- Plato
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I hope the Missouri Supreme Court holds Denny Hoskins in contempt and forces him to comply or step down. share.newsbreak.com/jjpmzcpc
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Missouri Supreme Court summons Hoskins after he vows to use gerrymandered map - NewsBreak
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This is why Trump's war is illegal! Only Congress can declare war and now, because we don't have a functioning Congress, our veterans and survivors are suffering. share.newsbreak.com/jjnz08y3
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Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny From Critics Over Benefits for Families of Fallen Troops - NewsBreak
Donald Trump has been facing backlash over payouts to families of fallen troops.
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I love watching GQP Republicans and Faux News eat their own. Priceless! share.newsbreak.com/ji6fdvo1
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Another day, another scandal. Will this ever end? share.newsbreak.com/ji3aotu8
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CEO of Firm Hired to Clean Up Reflecting Pool Accused of Voter Fraud - NewsBreak
Donald Trump’s administration has turned to yet another contractor with a checkered legal past as it tries to fix the botched renovations at the Lincoln Me
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The party of corruption, criminals, and pedophiles -- Republican. share.newsbreak.com/ji1zdz4d
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GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival - NewsBreak
Thomas Ross allegedly conspired to plant cocaine and Adderall in his Republican rival's purse, but his campaign manager wore a wire for the FBI.
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Don't let any Republican candidate distance himself/herself from Trump on this issue. Historical evidence shows Republicans back Trump on everything he wants. share.newsbreak.com/jhnzzmlv
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MAGA begins to crack as 2026 GOP roster backs away from Trump's tech vision - NewsBreak
Donald Trump urges communities to "let Data Reign," but GOP candidates across battleground states propose data center moratoriums ahead of midterms.
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Funny how my pockets have more lint than dollars these days. Where's all the money he claims I now have? Mike Johnson and the GQP Republicans are snake oil salesmen. share.newsbreak.com/jgyx6ltf
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Mike Johnson Says Trump’s ‘Largest Tax Cut in History’ Is Putting More Money in Americans’ Pockets - NewsBreak
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) highlighted the Trump administration’s tax agenda, including tax breaks for tipped and overtime workers, an expanded Chi
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
"No one is more hated than he who speaks the trut" -- Plato
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I just wish Natalie Harp would have been a bit more like Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction. We could get her the medical help she obviously needs and get the murder charges dropped due to her mental condition. Two issues solved at once.
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This Supreme Court is so corrupt and against law and order we will need an intervention. Unauthorized tax payer money is being used for this illegal construction and now I feel that money should come out of the Supreme Court's budget!
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Oh the sweet smell of Karma in the news... share.newsbreak.com/jd9befut
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Florida Republican could face death penalty after allegedly molesting grandson under new law he voted for - NewsBreak
Facing five felony charges, including child abuse causing mental injury.
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
"If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it" -- Socrates
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
My Moon flower cactus continues to flower every month or so. It had 2 babies I have been raising in small pots until they are large enough to transplant.
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We're adding $3.4 trillion dollars to the national debt just from the Big Beautiful Bill! Welfare for millionaires, billionaires, and big corporations. When will this madness stop? The wealthy are sucking the life out of us and the country. Time to rise up and save ourselves.
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Our priorities as a nation, as a people, is wrong. www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defen...
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Pentagon announces $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon
The Department of War and Raytheon agreed to a $22.9 billion contract to increase production of Tomahawk cruise missiles.
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Taking credit for work Joe Biden did during his Presidency is a classic move by Trump since the Republicans haven't passed any legislation that actually helps Americans. share.newsbreak.com/jbckwn6o
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Trump shows off article on lower drug prices that says Biden deserves credit, not him - NewsBreak
US president credits himself with lowest drug prices in 60 years, when article says drop is more likely due to Biden
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Texas GQP Republicans still have a serious racism problem. share.newsbreak.com/jag6jyfn
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Comal Young Republicans Call for Minorities to ‘Remigrate to Ancestral Homes’ - NewsBreak
Comal County Young Republicans (CCYR) are urging their members to save the United States by encouraging “diaspora” populations to remigrate to their “ances
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
What's up New York? You honesty cannot even be considering a GQP MAGA Republican for office! share.newsbreak.com/jafc4qqo
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Shock poll says Trump ally could be poised to turn deep-blue state red: ‘Already competitive’ - NewsBreak
Democratic incumbent is up by only 10 points.
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Fantastic! Our air safety is now in the hands of kids who have used Flight Simulator! share.newsbreak.com/ja4fro07
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Alarm after Trump admin hires 2,000 gamers to fill air traffic controller jobs: ‘If they f*** up, people die’ - NewsBreak
The Trump administration is facing backlash after transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced 2,000 video gamers have been hired to serve as air traffic
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The whole fricken he said we went to war was to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. The real reason was Netanyahu gave him praise and asked us to spend our resources to inflict harm on Iran to please Israel. share.newsbreak.com/j9habxyt
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Trump Tells Aides He May End Iran War Without Nuclear Deal - NewsBreak
Donald Trump has privately admitted that he may be forced to end his war on Iran without achieving his main objective, according to a bombshell report. The
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
“When you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming a self‑sacrifice, you may know your society is doomed.” -- Ayn Rand
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
“When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.” P.J. O'Rourke
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
“If Congress is ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness, and corruption.” -- James A. Garfield
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
"Trump claims to have a 100% approval rating on the economy..." This is true. Among pedophiles and rapists Trump is coming in at 100%. share.newsbreak.com/j8ukuigh
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Trump claims his poll numbers on major issue are at dictator levels — and still too low - NewsBreak
President Donald Trump claimed to have a 100% approval rating on the economy — and complained that the obviously incorrect figure wasn’t higher, a mathemat
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Quick, let's get RFK Jr on this and see if we can get this number of dead up to 80.... www.ky3.com/2026/08/07/5...
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5 dead, 4 hospitalized from flesh-eating bacteria outbreak, health officials say
Five people in Louisiana have died so far in 2026 from the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, according to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
German Proverb on how temporary life itself is... "A fence lasts 3 years, a dog lasts 3 fences, a horse lasts 3 dogs, and a man lasts 3 horses..”
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
The war in the middle east escalates to now bring the Shiism vs Suni Islam. The whole area is a stick of dynamite with the fuse already lit. What a mess. share.newsbreak.com/j3yqg198
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one." -- Marcus Aurelius
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
There is no grey area in marital rape. Rape is rape you sick fuck. Religion is a sickness often as bad as pedophilia when it comes to men telling women what is appropriate sexual behavior. share.newsbreak.com/j36ztzer
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🔥 Pete Hegseth's Pastor Says There's a 'Gray Area' in Marital Rape, Claims Wives Can't 'Cut Off' Husbands From Intimacy - NewsBreak
Pete Hegseth's pastor, Doug Wilson, shared his views about marital rape, claiming women didn’t ‘have a right to cut’ off their husbands from intimacy.
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Never allow a single Republican to EVER claim they are a party concerned with spending. They have lost the right to even say it. $95 billion more to the out of control debt for an illegal war. The press must also call them out. share.newsbreak.com/j36vtmpd
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Kan. GOP lawmakers help House pass $95 billion package for the Iran war - NewsBreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The era of RFK.... share.newsbreak.com/j2zoofmg
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🔥 US measles cases reach 35-year high - NewsBreak
The number of measles cases in the U.S. this year has surpassed last year’s annual total, hitting the highest number of cases recorded in more than three d
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
This should be illegal. California pays Federal taxes so it's citizens are eligible for Federal programs. Political parties cannot steal money from their opponents to fund their allies. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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RFK Jr pauses $1bn Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota
Trump’s health secretary says AI used to identify potential fraud in Democratic-run states
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
"Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people" -- Socrates
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Can we hope they go in threes? 1. Mitch McConnell 2. Lindsey Graham 3. TRUMP?
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Michael @austintxmike.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Wow, two days away from social media and the news I return to hear good news... share.newsbreak.com/iz754r33
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Joe Wilson Reportedly Eyes Interim Senate Seat After Lindsey Graham’s Death - NewsBreak
Lindsey Graham’s shock death on Saturday night has raised questions over who will take over his Senate seat. The influential South Carolina Republican and
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