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Michael

@michael60647.bsky.social
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Left-Leaning, Music Lover, Retired Lithographic Stripper. My opinions are mine. Joined BlueSky on March 12, 2024

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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 9h
Atlanta Hawks. University of Iowa Hawkeyes. What's the difference? <sarcasm>
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14h
You don’t have to have a law degree to know that Trump's recent taxpayer funded ads are illegal. But why is he running them? Some thoughts... ⬇️ robertreich.substack.com/p/why-is-t…
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
VOTE!
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We need someone like E.R.M. now. Seriously. We need a journalist broadcaster to stand and deliver.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
If we want to clean up Trump's mess — and prevent it from happening again — here are 10 reforms every midterm candidate should support. Call them the “10 Commandments for a Better Government.”
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The 10 Commandments (for Cleaning Up After Trump)
How will we clean up Trump's unholy mess?Here are my 10 Commandments for Congress.These are major structural reforms tha
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Remove the donation/withholding cap.
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I didn't do the research, but it seems correct enough.
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Ever helpful, those Rs.
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JB Pritzker @jbpritzker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Democrats always clean up Republican messes. Ten years ago, the Republican governor of Illinois made this state a national punchline. Since then, we've balanced the budget every year, earned 12 credit upgrades, and raised the minimum wage to give 1.4 million Illinoisans a raise.
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Old School Gentleman @oldschoolgentl1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I wish upon a star.......
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Oh Senator @duckworth.senate.gov really?
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C Hanna @chcowgirl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🚨 If America can create trillionaires but can’t guarantee seniors' dignity, affordable healthcare, or decent wages… That’s not a functioning economy.😢 That’s oligarchy with better branding.👑
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I like this: youtu.be/sjAlkvjdhww?...
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The 10 Commandments (for Cleaning Up After Trump)
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Make sure they keep their #HandsOffOurVote by doing these 5 things in your community: * Activate the vote & vote early * Plan a “Thank a Local Election Official” day of action * Hold election denying officials accountable * Ask businesses to support voting rights * Host community trainings
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
@shokdiesel.bsky.social Hello, regarding your "Stop Acting Like You’re Entitled To a Cafe’s Free Wi-Fi" article. I concur. A few signs stating the WiFi will be off between X and Y o'clock, then turn off the WiFi during that time. Announce it loudly 10 minutes prior, then do it. People will get it.
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
RePosted here. ReStacked there.
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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The NAACP is suing to stop the orange felon from illegally sending armed agents to intimidate people of color at election polls. Thank you NAACP.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 22/09/2026
EXCLUSIVE: At least 550k voters registered or updated their registration on National Voter Registration Day last week, despite Trump’s attempts to restrict voter registration initiatives. “This is just the beginning of the momentum and the election cycle,” the nonprofit’s campaign director said.
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Exclusive: Over half a million voters registered in a single day last week
At least 550,000 voters registered or updated their registration last week, according to final tallies the nonpartisan nonprofit National Voter Registration Day shared exclusively with Democracy Docke...
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I would wear these.
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Rat is on point. www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...
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Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for September 20, 2026 | GoComics
Read Pearls Before Swine—a comic strip by creator Stephan Pastis—for today, September 20, 2026, and check out other great comics, too!
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
When will the Press, the actual Free Press stop sharing his utterances and start being actual Journalists? Do the digging. Report the Truth. Stop coddling the toddler.
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
There he goes again, attempting to distract. It does not matter one whit what that function, currently called AI, is called. It does not care and if/when it does care, it can change every instance to its preferred initialism (or preferred pronoun, if you will).
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Monty Python, Sayer of Sooth!
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
What Robert said. VOTE
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 18/09/2026
Medicare for All won’t happen without a fight, but it is a fight we can win. Social Security Works President Nancy Altman’s new book is available now! @debbiedingell.house.gov
A graphic with a photo of Rep. Debbie Dingell and a superimposed book cover. The text says, "The Road to Medicare for All combines a compelling policy analysis with a powerful political roadmap to enact Medicare for All – a destination my family has been driving toward for nearly a century. I plan to keep this invaluable book close as I work with my colleagues, constituents, and experts like Altman to finally reach that goal.” – Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI) U.S. House of Representatives"
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It's a year old, but watch this still relevant short speech: youtu.be/QIK9vbQRwBQ?...
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Speech againt Trump, by french senator, Claude Malhuret. ( English subtitles )
YouTube video by Alain Cazes
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
BREAKING: Trump's handpicked Board is trying to let him demolish the Kennedy Center, blatantly violating the court order, again We asked the Judge to make it clear: this American institution can't be demolished on Trump's say-so @democracydefendersaction.org & WLG fight on w/ Rep.Beatty👇 -TN
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
VOTE!
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Can someone tell me what these letters all mean? Please? LGBTIQCAPGNGFNBA+ Thanks.
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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
And he hath no understanding of how the economy works
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Reminder: voter fraud is not a thing. Voter suppression is.
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Before AI kicks in full-speed, make sure you have a library card so you can get pre-ai printed material.
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Professor, I like your handle @jeffjarvis.bsky.social Way back in my high school days I had the chance to set both cold type and hot type. Fun stuff.
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, waaaaay less.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 15/09/2026
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, Illinois. This month and every month, know that we celebrate the incredible contributions of our Latino communities that make our state what it is today. I’ll keep fighting alongside you all to make sure the people of Illinois are protected here.
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I am Pro-Union.
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
THIS IS OUR MONEY. WE PAID INTO SOCIAL SECURITY WITH THE PROMISE OF LIFE-LONG BENEFITS. Stop f'ing around and fix it!
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leftylady.bsky.social @leftylady.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Somethings a little lighter: harpers.org/2026/09/week...
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Weekly Review, by Harper’s Magazine
The U.S. president skipped the ceremony in Manhattan, where politicians were not allowed to speak; high schoolers posted videos to TikTok with dance moves that pantomimed Charlie Kirk’s assassination;...
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The Watchdog Coalition @thewatchdogco.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A frozen rule can be unfrozen. Mail ballots cannot be un-rejected. Tell your Representatives to protect vote by mail for good.
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Tell Congress: Protect our use of voting by mail and voting machines
Contact Congress today!
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Shoule Asimov's Robot Laws include AI? First Law: A robot cannot injure a human or allow one to come to harm through inaction. Second Law: A robot must obey human orders, unless they conflict with the First Law. <more>
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
YES! What Maria said. YES!
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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Robocalls are more than a nuisance, with scam robocalls costing consumers billions of dollars in 2025 alone. I'm calling on the FCC to strengthen the Know Your Upstream Provider rules and require providers to responsibly vet the sources of calls: tinyurl.com/2p6jm636
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ℂ𝕒𝕥𝕞𝕒𝕟ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤 🏳️‍🌈 ✡️ 😸 🌊 @stevefm20.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Yuuuuup…
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Candy Elliott @sixfootcandy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Everyone needs to watch James Talarico’s interview with Jimmy Kimmel on YouTube tonight and SHARE IT EVERYWHERE. The FCC threatened ABC, and the interview was pulled from television. Call it what it is. Authoritarian censorship.
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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
He's now resorting to trying to buy the election. Federal law makes it unlawful to knowingly and willfully pay, offer to pay, or accept payment for registering to vote or for voting. (52 U.S.C. §10307(c).) Any type of incentive is considered “payment.”
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barbisblue @barbisblue.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
If you voted for Trump you failed your country in a way you may never be able to fully comprehend, and I don't expect you to but just know your children's children will still be paying the price for your ignorance and no amount of flags or screaming eagle stickers will undue it.
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Michael @michael60647.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Well, duh. This shouldn't be a surprise.
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
THIS 👇 HERE TOO, AS WELL.......
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