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Cecil the Thinker

@ctheworldclearly.bsky.social
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Like. Share. Follow. I have over 30 years of professional experience (in business technology delivery & transformation) and over 22 years of sobriety. I think deeply about life, and I share my thoughts. 🏳️‍🌈✊🏾 #bluecrew #dessertforthought #blacksky #lgbtq

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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
It has been a minute since I have posted on here. What should I post about?
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Pete Hegseth should be fired. Immediately.
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
You want him to stop lying? That's like asking a zebra to just be black. Or to tell a crying infant to stop crying.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
For America: 🎂? #MakeAmericaNormalAgain 🇺🇸
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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 28/06/2026
Happy Pride Minnesota! 🏳️‍🌈
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
We need to stop using "socialism" as a swear word and start looking at the actual policies. Most of the fear is just leftover Cold War noise. Communism and socialism are not the same thing, and neither is the boogeyman people make them out to be. Let’s talk about solutions. 💡
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
The false CPS report targeting Pete Buttigieg’s family proves political bigotry has crossed a terrifying line. Weaponizing child welfare systems to terrorize 4-year-old kids is a stomach-turning violation. We must demand systemic accountability for hoaxes meant to destroy LGBTQ+ families. 🛑
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Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false.
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Pete Hegseth wants an additional $80 billion in taxpayer money to pay for Operation Epic Failure in Iran. Get lost.
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Keep a look out. Our idiot-in-chief is looking for her for vandalism.
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
It was great meeting with the talented folks who’ll be working at the Obama Presidential Center. We're excited to welcome everybody here soon!
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
A judge just blocked efforts to add restrictive barriers to SNAP benefits. Food security is a human right, not a conditional privilege. Systemic inequality thrives when we criminalize poverty. We must continue to push for equitable access to basic needs. 🍎✊ #EconomicJustice #SNAP
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Judge halts Trump administration efforts to impose conditions on SNAP
A federal judge on Friday sided with 20 Democratic states and halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with a range of conditions to get billions of dollars from the Supp...
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
The recurring violence at the White House is not just a security failure; it is a symptom of a country in crisis. Despite the heavy militarization of the capital, the violence has not ceased, proving that you cannot use troops to fix a sickness that is fundamentally political.
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Carolyn Britton: Do I Make Myself Clear?
ALT: Carolyn Britton: Do I Make Myself Clear?
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
🚨 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? This is a moral regression. This isn't just policy—it's the Federal Gov. doubling down on systemic harm. Can we call ourselves "civilized" while the state builds machinery to kill? 👇 #FederalJustice #HumanRights #EndTheDeathPenalty
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Trump’s Justice Department is bringing back firing squads for federal executions | CNN Politics
The Justice Department announced Friday it is continuing to clear the way for expediting federal death-penalty cases, including by expanding the manners of execution to include death by firing squad.
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Airport chaos and TSA pay freezes aren't "accidents"—they're the GOP’s leverage to turn every travel checkpoint into an ICE dragnet. 🛑 They are breaking our infrastructure to build a deportation machine. This isn't security; it's the weaponization of movement. ✊🏽 #Airlines #Equity
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Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines
A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security has failed to advance in the Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some of the country’s biggest airports.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The lack of media coverage about the bombing of the girls elementary schools is shocking.
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Sadly they will be out but another crazy sycophant will be in. So we will continue to have this evil circus performing.
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Let’s get this war started!!!
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Donald Trump is on his way to the Capitol. Make sure to bring Tariff refund checks with you.
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Donald Trump promised to lower costs on Day 1 of his presidency. It’s now Day 401. Is your life more affordable?
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The Pentagon is expanding AI partnerships with companies like Anthropic. AI already shows bias in policing + surveillance. Now imagine it shaping military decisions. Who’s accountable when algorithms make life-or-death calls? Tech power needs democratic oversight. #EthicalAI #TechJustice
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Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use the company’s AI tech as it sees fit, AP sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pressuring Anthropic to give the military broader access to its artificial intelligence technology or lose its Pentagon contract.
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Big victory for the American people. And another crushing defeat for the wannabe King. www.cnbc.com/2026/02/20/s...
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, rebuking president's signature economic policy
Trump, as recently as Thursday, has talked up the consequences of the Supreme Court striking down his tariffs prior to the seismic ruling.
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. was a legendary voice for the voiceless, powerful civil rights champion and trailblazer extraordinaire. He inspired us to keep hope alive in the struggle for liberty and justice for all. We are thankful for his service to the nation. May he forever rest in power.
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
If the GOP’s SAVE Act passes, millions could be blocked from voting — especially women, seniors, and low-income Americans without easy access to documents. That’s not “election security.” That’s voter suppression dressed up. Call your reps. Protect the ballot. Democracy only works if we all can. 🗳️✊🏾
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Republicans are about to shut down FEMA, the Coast Guard and TSA in a few hours. Instead of getting ICE under control this guy is having another meltdown online. We will never let you steal the midterm election.
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
US debt is at $38T, nearing WWII levels. But why is "fiscal responsibility" only used to cut social programs, never to tax the 1% or cut the $800B+ military budget? If this is a "crisis," we must stop punishing the vulnerable & start holding corporations accountable. Who is this debt really serving?
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US Debt Nears WWII Levels Amid $38 Trillion Crisis
US federal debt has recently crossed about 38 trillion dollars and, as a share of the economy, is approaching the record levels seen just after World War II, with projection showing it likely exceedin...
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
The unsealing of the Epstein files is a win for transparency, but let’s be clear: wealth shouldn't buy secrecy. Survivors fought for years to expose the truth while the powerful used their status as a shield. True justice requires accountability for every system that protected them. ⚖️✊
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FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show
The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails. It searched his homes. It spent years interviewing his victims and examining his connections to some of the world’s most influential peopl...
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
The "outrage" over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl set is just xenophobia in a new outfit. Spanish is an American language, and challenging gender norms is a service to us all. 🇵🇷 Stop legitimizing hate as a "difference of opinion." Focus on the artistry and the equity. #BadBunny #Justice
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Bad Bunny Super Bowl Sparks Conservative Backlash
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show has become a flashpoint in the US culture wars, drawing sharp criticism from conservatives aligned with Donald Trump and other right-wing figures.
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Trump shared a video calling the Obamas apes—then said he won’t apologize. This isn’t just “controversial.” It’s racist, dehumanizing, and dangerous. If we let this slide, what comes next?
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Trump condemns racist video showing Obamas as apes after removing it, but says he won’t apologize
President Donald Trump’s official Truth Social account on Friday morning deleted a video showing a racist image of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama portrayed as apes,...
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Donald Trump wants to nationalize the midterm election so he can steal it. Get lost. We will never let that happen.
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
[Black] Excellence
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Donald Trump is overseas embarrassing America on the world stage. Again.
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Thankful for the incredible life, leadership and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The struggle continues.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
@kamalaharris.com told us exactly what would happen.
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Torsten Schönberg @schoenbergvienna.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Travel Advisory for USA: Due to the aggressive policies of the US regime and their planned invasion of Greenland, Europeans should avoid traveling to the United States. In the USA, ICE awaits you - the American Gestapo. This could lead to arrests or even shootings. #TravelWarning #USA #Greenland
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Dom Ervolina @dominicervolina.com · 10/01/2026
A woman recording an ICE agent tells him "Shame on you." The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?" "Learned what?" she asks Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
The House just decisively passed legislation that restores the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Over the objection of Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson. If you don’t know, now you know.
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Republican extremists are obsessed with Greenland. What does any of this have to do with making your life better? Not a damn thing.
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Has she ever been credible in this administration?
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Powerful testimony from MAGA Granny Pamela Hemphill. She rejected Donald Trump’s pardon for what she did on January 6. And accepted responsibility for believing the lies that were told about the election.
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
There is a cost of living crisis in the United States and healthcare is being ripped away from millions of everyday Americans. Meanwhile. The Trump administration has done nothing to make life your life better here in America.
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Golf greens over public good—again. Trump turning a taxpayer-tied military site into a Nicklaus-branded vanity project isn’t “revitalization,” it’s influence laundering. Public land shouldn’t double as elite branding. Who is this really for? #JusticeWatch
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Trump wants to overhaul the 'president's golf course.' He hasn't played there yet
Presidents often find solace in golfing, and Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is a favorite spot because it's close to the White House and has built-in security.
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Far-right extremists have recklessly let the Affordable Care Act tax credits expire. House Democrats will advance bipartisan legislation on the floor next week to restore healthcare affordability for millions of everyday Americans. How many House Republicans will join us?
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Reality Ausetkmt @ausetkmt.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
#EEK-A-Mouse seh it was a Ganja smugglin, but the pentagon bwoy dem seh MURDAHHHHH. either way the pentagon did the shooting so they do the paying
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Eek A Mouse - Ganja Smuggling (VideoClip Oficial)
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
What he said: 💯 🎯
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1 Trickle-down economics was always a sham. Nothing has ever trickled down.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
This is the part of the parade where all the children ran away screaming pedo.
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Didn’t this happen with them in his first term? What’s that quote about insanity again?
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Cecil the Thinker @ctheworldclearly.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
🔥 THE IRS GIVES, THEN TAKES AWAY So, after finally giving taxpayers a free, simple way to file returns online, the IRS is pulling it for 2026. Why? Pressure from tax-prep lobbyists who can’t stand losing billions in fees. Why do we let corporations dictate “public service”? #TaxJustice #JusticeWatch
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IRS Direct File won't be available next year. Here's what that means for taxpayers
The Trump administration has decided not to offer the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and its future is unclear.
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