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Mark Bardell

@markbardell.bsky.social
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Chicago burbs. Independent thought, politics & life. Twin, PMP, introvert, AWMM marathons, scuba, hiking, travel, moderation, scotch. Searching for an elusive peace of mind.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 7h
Ben Meiselas: And here's a compilation of Trump saying many times that if any country bought oil from Russia, he would go after them...
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 16h
It's the second day of total collapse at Moscow airports due to Ukrainian drones. Hundreds of flights are delayed and some have been canceled. Everything is going according to plan 🛩🚫
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 7h
At this point, there is no ambiguity about what just happened: Trump has stabbed the Ukrainian nation in the back in exchange for a shipment of diesel that would be a roughly 17 hour supply for the US market. It shows how easily Trump is manipulated by Putin, Xi and other dangerous dictators.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h
Wow — listen to these new comments from Trump. Thanking Putin, trashing Zelenskyy, characterizing Russia as eager for peace and Ukraine as intransigent. The mask is totally off.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 5h
How long until they cave and put money in his pocket? Or at least hold a black tie dinner in his honor?
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 11h
Trump is a coward. Zelensky is a warrior. Trump is a pathological liar. Zelensky is a truth teller. Trump is a scoundrel. Zelensky is a hero. Trump kisses Putin’s ass. Zelensky is kicking Putin’s ass. Trump is a traitor to the free world. Zelensky is defending the free world.
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OSINTRadar @osintradar.bsky.social · 9h
🇬🇧 Boris Johnson condemns the US decision to ease sanctions on Russian fuel, calling it “disgusting” and accusing Washington of making American drivers finance Putin’s war.
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Bluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 8h
Trump just handed Putin a lifeline weeks before the midterms. Energy analysts say his Russian diesel deal won’t meaningfully lower prices. And a tanker that left Russia weeks before the announcement raises an even bigger question: How long was this in the works?
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Trump Reopens U.S. Market to Putin’s Diesel — Consumers Get Little Relief
Days after the White House invoked an emergency to ease diesel costs, Trump promised Russia new fuel sales as analysts warned the arrangement is unlikely to move prices.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 11h
Trump: "Zelensky could have settled this war many, many times, but he chooses not to." Sick liar! This rant is full-on Russian propaganda straight from the mouth of the US president. There is no deal on the table that Ukraine could have accepted.
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 11h
Asked if he approved of the public execution,Trump said, “Absolutely.” After all, he’s been imagining executions since at least 1989 when he bought a full-page newspaper ad demanding that the Central Park Five be put to death. open.substack.com/pub/america/...
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How Much Lower Can Hegseth and Trump Go?
A Saturday Prompt
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Mark Bardell @markbardell.bsky.social · 7h
Fuck you, Donald Trump. Fuck you. Treasonous bastard.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 9h
Russia has not only provided intelligence support to Iran but, as it turns out, has also supplied missiles to the Iranians. (Bloomberg News) Americans were killed by Iranian attacks using these weapons. www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
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Iran able to replenish its missiles and drones, getting arms from Russia, officials tell Bloomberg
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God @thegodshow.com · 11h
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The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 12h
Gee, that makes so much sense that it sounds crazy in this fucked-up alternate reality we're suffering through. 🙄
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 7h
Is that the Jacuzzi Bath Remodel lady?
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 11h
Angry, but not desperate. Drinking fruit tea and looking forward to more Russian oil refineries burning. ​Haters better sit down. Not today, losers. ​To our friends: it's a good time to double down on your support for Ukraine, even if it mainly consists of countering Russian propaganda online.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I’m feeling sick! ​Today, our supposed allies decided to give the mad goblin in the Kremlin more money to keep killing us, and blamed us for it in the process! We made them buy russian oil, you see? By defending ourselves. Freaking circus. ​Donate to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 12h
MAGA, I ask again: Do you ever get tired of defending this petulant, whiny beta male?
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 13h
This cannot be legitimate at all! I stand with Lisa Cook. This is just continued harrassment! www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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Trump creates committee to investigate Fed's Lisa Cook
President Trump established a committee to look into allegations that Fed Governor Lisa Cook made false statements on mortgage documents, the latest step in his renewed effort to fire her.
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 15h
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Dr. Michael MacKay @michaelmackay.bsky.social · 14h
The russia-backed Trump regime of the United States imposed sanctions against members of the International Criminal Court. Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement against this action. www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
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Joint statement of the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan the Netherlands and the United Kingdom
“We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of th...
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 13h
In Trumpworld, everything has a price tag An ambassador allegedly wanted cash wired straight to her AmEx, $TRUMP holders bid for dinner w/ the president & Wall Street can pay to see his posts before you do The full price list, in this week's @contrariannews.org publisher's note 👇 -TN
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“Honey Please”— Stop Stealing From the American People!
How we are fighting the Trump & Cronies Top 10 corruption scandals: Publisher’s Roundup 88
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 13h
​Even so, I keep the faith in our Armed Forces and our people. We will survive. We must.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 13h
Thank you all for your support. This situation is heartbreaking for Ukrainians because every cent russia makes on diesel funds this war. Over here, that money isn't just an abstract concept, it causes devastating damage: more destroyed towns, a harder winter, and very real loss of life.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
ZELENSKYY: At this very moment, when we are talking about peace, America gives Russia the opportunity to export diesel — that's millions, billions. It all goes toward the war against people, against Ukraine, against all of us.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Respect ✊ Salem, Oregon 10/09/2026
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The administration keeps telling us that ICE is in our cities to make us all feel safe, but if they're goons in plainclothes bum rushing vehicles with guns and pounding on the windows, how exactly does that make anyone feel safe?
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Inside Ukraine 🇺🇦 @insideukraine.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
⚡️Polish SIM cards found in Russian drones downed in Poland Polish military prosecutors found Polish SIM cards in some of the Russian drones downed during a Russian mass drone incursion into the country on the night of Sept. 9 to Sept. 10, RMF24 reported on Oct. 8.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10/10/2026
Trump makes genocidal threats against Iran and then IMMEDIATELY pivots to whining about not winning the Nobel Peace Price. You can't make it up.
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Paul Marvin @paulmarvin.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 13h
“The FCC simply cannot ignore the laws Congress makes just because the current agency head wants to.” www.commondreams.org/news/trump-f...
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Coalition Files Emergency Motion to Stop Trump FCC From Unleashing Media Consolidation Spree | Common Dreams
"The FCC simply cannot ignore the laws Congress makes just because the current agency head wants to."
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Trump's suit appears to be part of Jos. A. Bank's Traveler line. The suit is listed as having been made abroad using a wool-polyester-spandex blend. The company describes it as having the "ultimate stretch" and was designed to minimize body odor.
Trump wearing a blue suit on stage. He is flashing his jacket open, such that you can see the interior labels. One label says Jos. A. Bank. A product shot from Jos. A. Bank's website. This is from the Traveler line. It appears to match the label in Trump's suit. A photo from the product page touts that the suit is made from a new "fabric technology" that has "ultimate stretch performance" and "anti-microbial/ reduce moisture and odor" qualities. There is a photo of a man wearing the suit. From the product page: "Product Details & Care
Stay comfortable and confident with this Traveler® Collection suit separates jacket, powered by innovative 37.5 © technology. Designed to maintain your body's ideal microclimate, the fabric removes moisture at the vapor stage to keep you dry before sweat even forms. Plus, 37.5 helps absorb and trap odor molecules, keeping you fresh and ready for every occasion. Offering maximum mobility with built-in stretch, this jacket moves effortlessly with you throughout your day. As part of the suit separates collection, it allows you to customize your fit by selecting jacket, vest, and pant sizes individually, ensuring a tailored look that's perfect for you.
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Water- and stain-resistant
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66% wool, 30% 37.5 polyester, 4% spandex
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Shop worry-free knowing returns are free on every purchase. Return within 90 days from original date of purchase at any Jos. A. Bank store or by mail at no cost. See our Return Policy for more details."
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 17h
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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Dr. Michael MacKay @michaelmackay.bsky.social · 15h
Trump is making American taxpayers send cash to Putin. No diesel fuel will ever come from Russia. Prices in the U.S. won’t go down because the cause of fuel inflation is Trump’s disastrous war against Iran. Americans will get nothing from the “deal” except ridicule and disgrace.
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Rob Arnol @robertarnol.bsky.social · 20h
😂😂🤣🤣
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Mark Bardell @markbardell.bsky.social · 13h
Technically, the icebergs breaking off continental ice shelves due to global warming are much, much bigger, yes.
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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
He thinks icebergs and glaciers are the same thing, right?
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 14h
As ever, Gary Kasparov understands exactly what's going down.
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Jake Broe @realjakebroe.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Our community has fundraised $600,000 in four days! Thank you everyone who continues to support Ukraine!
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 16h
Proud to have the support of Wayne County Executive Warren Evans. I support investing in local law enforcement, prosecuting violent criminals, and I spent my career in public health helping law enforcement make communities safer.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14h
The commercials are just the latest effort by the Trump administration to unlawfully use federal government resources to unfairly influence elections this year. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Trump’s taxpayer-funded propaganda ads draw third lawsuit
It’s the third lawsuit filed in response to the campaign-style ads, seemingly created to boost GOP candidates as the party registers historically low ratings.
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 16h
Truth 💥 🙄
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Mark Bardell @markbardell.bsky.social · 13h
As a US citizen, our intention is to fix Trump's unilateral power, starting with the midterm elections in early November. And reverse, stymie, and attempt to block every single move Trump makes.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 14h
They might even sanction Ukraine if we keep striking Russian refineries. ​What a complete shitshow.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 14h
Lifting sanctions on Russia and shifting the narrative to blame Ukraine for rising oil prices opens the door to the business deals Trump & Co. have been discussing with Putin this whole time. ​They may help Russia restore damaged refineries under the same pretext of wanting to buy diesel. ​
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 17h
Again. Impeach him.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 16h
💙💛💯🇺🇦
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Mark Bardell @markbardell.bsky.social · 15h
Burn baby burn.
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