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California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

BREAKING: Trump to his supporters just now: “I could say the stupidest things and you'd clap”… This is what he really thinks, folks. Remember that. 😎✨

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

In addition to ISIS, the Taliban used to execute prisoners in front of crowds at soccer stadiums. Hegseth is power drunk

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I can't imagine that even the Trumpiest folks thought they voted for this. FOX needs to shield its viewers from this kind of remark

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Hegseth watched Game of Thrones and thought Joffrey was the hero. "THAT'S being manly," he thinks when he sees the king order the beheading of a bound man

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I think you make an important point, but the leaders of the regime do not seem particularly interested in the concerns of people who speak Spanish.

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

He's really testing his famous claim that he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and his people would still love him. He's trading millions of stocks just before announcing public policies that will improve his investments, and not a single Congressional Republican will make a peep

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Nothing says "extremely powerful man" like repeatedly turning to your most servile employee to pump you up and tell you that you are great

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The right continues to champion people and policies that all just ignore the science showing the incredible harm fossil fuel pollution is causing to the planet. The bill is large already but will grow enormously, and a huge number of people and many entire species will die as a result

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Julie Hotard Ph.D., writer, effects of disinfo on social systems @upine.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Especially it works when the propagandist's party or group owns almost all media or communication channels, as is now the case. Most ppl will never hear about the GOP paying hecklers. Instead they will hear about GOP false accusations against Dems. bsky.app/profile/upin...

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This kind of insightful in depth journalism is why more should support TAP

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Vandal thrilled to have inflicted permanent damage on life-saving institution. "Look how powerful I am, how much attention I've gotten." The only thing that matters to these little men is the thrill of feeling important. Like Hegseth preening on a stage in front of a flag.

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Another R who ALWAYS does exactly what Trump wants, but who likes to talk as if he was this independent voice of reason who disagrees with his Dear Leader. The lack of courage of these guys, their actions consistently supporting Trump while they pretend to be moderate, is stunning

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

She is a true American hero. She has been smart and strategic in her giving, she's saved lives, made the country less unfair. And she's still rich AF. While Musk, Bezos, etc. amass huge sums they can never spend, she actually makes the world better. Props

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Mathing is hard. I think that his repeatedly making basic math errors shows that all the people who work for him are too afraid of him. No one can say, "boss, that's not how percentages work," they just cower while he spouts blatantly incorrect nonsense

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

This tracks my impressions from a series of personal anecdotes. Conservatives I encounter nearly always say that they reject (or even can't stand) Trump, and that their being Republicans is despite him. Surprising that the R Congressional leaders do ANYTHING he wants, particularly to honor himself

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John Henry @priveteye.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Cartoon by Michael DeAdder

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

All of his remarks are like a book report by someone who didn't read the book. "Madame Bovary is a good book. It was book written by a good man, smart man, with the best words, and a good good book that is great, really." If he was in 10th grade, it would be an F. For MAGA, it's historic genius

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The American Prospect @prospect.org · 30/09/2026

All told, at least five million people already lost health insurance in the first six months of 2026. prospect.org?p=145518

Demonstrators holding "Medicare for All" signs

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One real possibility here is the Senator may not actually intend to litigate this case, but wants a round of press stories about his allegations. You're right that full discovery of the facts would potentially unearth a lot.

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's ironic for Trump to recycle an ad where he complains about war mongers in the govt. Back in 2024, his surrogates were all denouncing Harris as being likely to start a war with Iran. Obviously in 2026, this should all land differently

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It's always such a gift when someone shares a playlist. Your commenter was way out of line. My 80s playlist has a lot of guilty pleasures, artists I generally dislike but one song for some reason hits me, even though I know it shouldn't. (Allentown, Billy Joel, That's All, Genesis, hate the bands)

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Gee, your interactions with Democrats haven't given you the sense that there is a groundswell of support for a guy who wants to move the party to the right of where it is? Mine neither.

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Imagine Rubio's response if Joe Biden had done this to FOX News. He'd have blown a gasket, worst tyranny ever Rubio has gone way beyond situational morality, it's just "what's in the interest of my tribe?" Like other Trumpy's, Rubio's position amounts to this: Free speech for me, not for thee.

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If we had actual journalists in this country, this would have been reported as a story.

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bergermontague.bsky.social @bergermontague.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Firm filed a pro bono amicus curiae brief urging the Court to affirm a district court ruling that barred the government from re-detaining a noncitizen without new evidence or a hearing. Read more bergermontague.com/news/berger-...

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Casey @cjlussier.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Vermont Congresswoman Becca Balint singing Angel from Montgomery with Grace Potter. I have no idea why or how this happened, but I'm happy it did! youtu.be/ERSHvMy0zY0?...

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Grace Potter and Becca Balint- Angel From Montgomery 9/18/2026 Grand Point North, Burlington Vermont

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Gee, who could have predicted that the President who put the tech bro oligarchs at the front of the stage during his inauguration (in front of the Cabinet and world leaders) would favor an economy run for the benefit of the richest people in the country?

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Maddy Kelly is one of the funniest stand ups in the world today, and this bit is amazingly powerful. If I had the power to make this happen, I would love for like 50 million people to watch it.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 23/09/2026

ICE agents used excessive force to detain Luis Ochoa, an American citizen and teenager, on his way to enlist in the Marines. When his mom spoke out, they DEPORTED her. We cannot get numb to these sick fear tactics. Use your voice & your vote to force a CHANGE!

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Gee, who could have guessed that it might be a bad idea to have a completely unqualified person using flattery to convince an out-of-touch narcissist to make a string of government policies over social media? (Me, among many others)

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

He thinks he's a genius at labeling and then generates crap like this It's as clever as the Big Beautiful Bill, which is to say not clever at all

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I'm glad if FOX is really applying pressure to the White House here. It also makes sense to me that they should see their own self interest here. Because if Trump IS allowed to ban all media that don't support him, it is hard for me to see why any future D president would have FOX in the building.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Five corporations control 90% of the US media. Airlines have merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today. A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry. Four giants control 80% of meat processing. The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It's jaw-dropping how often Republicans rationalize the toddler president's tantrums with "well, our special little boy felt like people were being mean to him, so it's certainly understandable that he set the room on fire"

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hey, I don't go to X anymore. Is the self proclaimed First Amendment Absolutist going crazy speaking out against this?

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I think this is like "expanding the national debt is bad," and "avoid endless wars in the Middle East," it's one of those rules that Rs and most media think only apply to Democrats.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"What a sad state of affairs. What a tragedy. How small-minded, narcissistic." Maria Shriver reacts to the narcissist-in-chief shutting down the Kennedy Center (and potentially demolishing it) because he can't get his name on it like a giant toddler.

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A threat to cut off all trade with Europe would be like if a frustrated parent said "if you don't get quiet I'm going to drive the car into a wall." It's a ridiculous threat he would never follow through on, and it makes us look unserious and stupid

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If I was a President who made government policy through social media posts, and I let a completely unqualified person feed me dozens of posts every day b/c she sucked up to me so much that I trusted her, I wouldn't want the public to know about this, either.

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I know millions of people voted for Trump, but did many of them really vote for the proposition that "a major national theater should be shut down if it's not named after the Dear Leader"? Who wanted THIS kind of retaliation over failed vanity?

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

One way of thinking about this may be "is the country better off if there are absolutely no laws or controls governing people like Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos?" Trump put these guys in front when he was inaugurated bc he totally supports maximum power and wealth for them. Dems should say "NO"

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's sad when one of the only voices in the culture still taking a stand against corporate corruption and domination is a mute chaotic cartoon coyote who communicates through limited signs, but it's a hell of a lot better than nothing! LOVED this movie

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If MAGA wanted a Department of War instead of Defense, why not just call it the Environmental Reaping Agency? Why have the now ironic word "Protection" in the title if they're going to do stuff like this?

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

When the Supreme Court makes enormous decisions with almost no explanation, without the benefit of full briefing and argument, it moves further and further from any notion that it is acting pursuant to law and it's more openly about power -- these actions advance our side's agenda

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Really? I thought he was saying that we had taken in eleventy zillion.

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ChristianG @mryeswecan.eurosky.social · 11/09/2026

No election fraud to be seen here.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 11/09/2026

Donald Trump and Joe Biden at 9/11 ceremonies today. Trump in DC. Biden in NYC. (REUTERS)

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Paul Bland @fpbland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I suspect that in his mind, this is like when he went in front of the White House and asked China to interfere to beat Joe Biden in the election. For Trump, if he does something wildly illegal and immoral openly, in front of cameras, he's teaching his people that it's o.k. for him to do it

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