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Mark van Roojen

@markvr1.bsky.social
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Phil prof, woodworker, metalworker, cabin builder, vegetable gardener, flyfisher. Leftish Dem, worried about climate, who believes in coalitions; old and cranky.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14h
🔥 @jumaane.bsky.social : “They’re going to try to make the gentleman they shot the worst human you’ve ever heard of… a father picking up his child was shot by a rogue agency controlled by Trump. That’s what occurred. He represents evil. He is doing the Devil’s work.” #AbolishICE
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Joshua B. Hoe @joshuabhoe.bsky.social · 13h
#NoSecretPolice
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 13h
What would it be for FOX to cave? Who would they cave to? This was their goal.
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 14h
But I couldn't hear it again for the first time. I played the album London Calling once and was like, "oh what was the rave review I read all about?" But I wanted to hear it again since I was humming several songs, and then it kicked in. It is that second time that I want to experience again.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h
Ossoff says that Mike Collins has "hired half the Third Reich to staff your congressional office"
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 14h
Mamdani: There is no explanation for these tactics. There is no explanation for federal officers firing this many rounds into a car that has a five year old in the car. Look at how many people live right here. This is a residential neighborhood. We are right here by a subway.
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Munga @globalcitizen1.bsky.social · 14h
www.facebook.com/share/1ciCu3...
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 14h
This would sink a presidency in any other era. I would bet most Americans will never hear it even happened.
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Trump bought over $1 million in SpaceX debt days before unveiling space policy
The purchase, revealed in his latest financial disclosure, involved a firm directly affected by his administration’s actions — and led by presidential ally Elon Musk.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 21h
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 14h
I'm handicapped by needing to hear a song at least twice before I know I like it.
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 14h
The problem is not their age. Thomas was a travesty the day he was appointed as were Alito, Kavanaugh, Gorsuch, and Roberts if you pay any attention to their records before appointment.
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 14h
One hopes she can get half of Congress to testify on her behalf.
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Status Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 18h
🚨BREAKING: ICE vehicle RAMS through NYC protesters attempting to block it from leaving after ICE agents SHOT a man in NYC—the man’s young son was in the back seat. WE’RE LIVE ON SCENE ⬇️
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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 16h
“If you don’t like public executions just don’t watch it” says the crowd trying to ban drag shows and books
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 14h
These "nonlethal" weapons have a way of killing people. A heat ray on the Arizona border directed at a dehydrated refugee might just have predictable but unacknowledged (though likely intended by our executive branch) consequences.
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 14h
I guess the viewership for watching Trump nap through a press event is down so they are trying something new.
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Fifth House Sun @fifthhousesun.bsky.social · 15h
From tonight's debate in Maine - Susan Collins: I’m sure that Troy wants to pack the Supreme Court. Troy Jackson:: I wouldn’t have to pack it if you didn’t put in Kavanaugh
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 14h
Which one of those two criteria did Musk fulfill? Cuz I'd say he was far behind a random person chosen from any random place on either one. What he had and others didn't is called sociopathy.
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DevinCow @devincow.bsky.social · 19h
No chance this doesn’t turn into a radicalization tool for martyrdom recruiting.
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 14h
I probably know that person.
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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 22h
Anthropic banning “abusive or cruel behavior” toward Claude in its new usage policies is proof to me that tech companies are going to moderate violence against AI before they ever moderate violence against women and minorities
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Charles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 15h
I’ve found the schematics.
Slave ship
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 14h
Not that I like the term 'AI' or what it stands for (it is inaccurate), but I'm happy for the White House to consider me their enemy. They're mostly Nazis and collaborators. And back in 1945 those were the enemy. What exactly has changed?
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 15h
It's a tough contest for dumbest Republican politician, but even against a tough challenge by Lindsay Graham's sister, Mr Potatotown stays in the running.
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 15h
Ice is apparently now conducting raids (or whatever they call them when the fuck with people) in my hometown in Northern Illinois. The city is responding by following the law and not cooperating. Luckily they have a governor who will back them up.
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Heathkits are cool. Especially their old tube amps.
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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Just another day in the Presidency as directed by Fellini.
Trump nodding, Susan Dell emoting.
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Would still not compensate for having a father who is that much of an asshole. Not that the kid will ever understand that.
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Leah-Bug @leah-bug.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
How does Russia take out 20% of the United States’ most senior military leadership without firing a shot? By turning to the same man who is responsible for the destruction dozens of bases in the Middle East, the depletion of our arsenal, and hiding it all from the American people, Petrov Hegseth.
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
FWIW, I donate now and again because in fact this is a real resource.
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The Heathen Historian 🔻 @heathenhistory.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The fact that the tree is as old as the United States should not be lost on anyone. What a metaphor.
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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🌊🧩Perpetua🪭☔️ @barrylarkin06.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Time to LOCK UP 🇷🇺Putin'sPEDOPullToy Pretendident squatting in our People's House, grifting and robbing us blind; InsiderTrading MarketManipulating War Profiteering... Now asking Iran to BOMB LA & SD? NOT funny, Fatty. LOCK HIM UP. #ToppleTheGeriatricToddler #UntRUmptheWorld #EpsteintRUmpCoverUp
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
That's a good phrase. But what looks like nuttiness is actually corruption.
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Joshua B. Hoe @joshuabhoe.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
They are called "Human Rights" and everyone - even Pete Ricketts - should have them protected
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Also, what's wrong with his hair?
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
He seems to be admitting that his favored candidates in places he visits are losing before he gets there. I think this means that even in very red states they're behind.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Listen to Jim, he’s 100% correct.
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
If the indictment includes such language it may be a defense that it's not so smart.
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Do they think they got a good start at CBS?
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Does his book have the subtitle, "In which I prove I'm too dumb to be a justice"?
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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"We Can't Eat Road Salt" should be a whole ad.
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
In saying this, Alito proves he's too dumb to be a Supreme Court Justice.
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Mark van Roojen @markvr1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
No system is people proof. In this case the people who supposed to work the system are Republican politicians.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
It is my honor and privilege to announce that President @barackobama.bsky.social is joining us on the trail in Detroit on Saturday, October 24. Get. Ready.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I'm concerned he may have misinterpreted some signs saying "F*** DONALD TRUMP”
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Doug Jones @dougjones.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What a thrill it was to be back with my old friend @jasonisbell @jasonisbell at our big rally in Mobile last week. Jason never lets an audience, or me, down with this music and his words. Thank you for always being there for us!
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Fuck that." "I'm Sherrod Brown and I approve of this message."
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
When you *wildly* overestimate your own charm.
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