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"... let us not talk falsely now. The hour is getting late..." Dylan, All Along the Watchtower

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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Professor Christina Pagel is keeping track of Trump's authoritarian actions: Trump Action Tracker | Keeping a tally of Trump's actions share.google/yIfyINFeuB86...
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Trump Action Tracker | Keeping a tally of Trump's actions
Free and independent tracker documenting Trump-related actions using verified news sources. Statements & plans mapped to authoritarianism domains.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
So many scams and con games. This one is flying under the radar. 590,000 buyers paid $59 million for Trump's gold phone — not 1 has shipped and refunds look unlikely share.google/m2rsiDpzJYcE...
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590,000 buyers paid $59 million for Trump's gold phone — not 1 has shipped and refunds look unlikely
Customers paid a collective $59 million toward a gold smartphone that Trump Mobile promised would be “Made in the USA” — but that doesn’t seem to have actually been made.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Somebody who is unable to empathize is often described as apathetic, narcissistic, or sociopathic. This leads to strained relationships, extreme self-focus, and a lack of remorse. They may dismiss others' emotions as "too sensitive," blame victims, or view people only as tools for their own gain.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
If there's no clear goal in Iran, how will we know when we've achieved victory? Reports indicate a commander told NCOs that Donald Trump was "anointed by Jesus to cause Armageddon and bring about His return to Earth". So it seems the plan is to cause maximum chaos and hope for a miracle.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Congress can impeach a president for failing to obey the Supreme Court. Such actions are generally considered "high crimes and misdemeanors". Defying a court order is seen as violating the oath of office and a breach of the constitutional separation of powers, placing the president above the law.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
According to Rep Thomas Massie (R, Kentucky), when Congressmen go to the DOJ facility to view the unredacted Epstien files, they are finding that even those files have redactions! youtu.be/6rI8gLzBhMo?...
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Watch: Rep. Massie confronts Bondi about redactions in Epstein files
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Trump wants to take America back to the age of Robber Barons. "Melania" the movie reminded of me of a song from those days, "A Bird in a Gilded Cage". youtu.be/-fGOqtrfZPs?...
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A Bird in a Gilded Cage (From "Ringside Maisie") performed by Virginia O'Brien (1941)
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The Onion @theonion.com · 27/01/2026
Police Ask For Public’s Help In Falsifying Report
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Under this administration, even the 'Stars and Stripes', the independent US military news outfit, is too liberal. It's under review *to rid it of 'woke' distractions that syphon morale." Read more at: www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... Source - Stars and Stripes
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House Armed Services Committee seeks answers on Pentagon plan for Stars and Stripes
The House Armed Services Committee has asked the Pentagon how Stars and Stripes will be able to keep its congressionally mandated independence.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
The US suspended Ørsted and Vestas wind projects → financial and strategic impact for Denmark. The US appoints a special envoy to Greenland → perceived challenge to Danish sovereignty. Together, 1 + 2 → Denmark faces both economic and territorial pressure from the US,
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
"This is a defining moment in the history of the United States" - Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Her remarks begin at 8:18 in this Cspan video. Minnesota State Senator Holds Briefing on ICE Activities in Minneapolis - www.c-span.org/video/?54962...
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Minnesota State Senator Holds Briefing on ICE Activities in Minneapolis
Minnesota State Senator Zaynab Mohamed speaks to reporters about ICE operations in the Minneapolis area.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Here's what Reagan actually had to say about tariffs: youtube.com/shorts/Mj6N-...
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Ronald Reagan on Tariffs
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
This video is Donald's way of admitting that he is full of crap. Or possibly, that he delights in shitting on the heads of ordinary American citizens.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Any other time during my lifetime, I would have said, "This nuts!" Now, it's just another day with the Joker as Mayor of Gotham City. Judge blocks Trump from sending California National Guard troops to Oregon www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-c...
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Judge blocks Trump administration from sending California National Guard troops to Oregon
At least 200 federalized California National Guard members were ordered to be deployed to Oregon overnight into Sunday, officials there said.
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 18/07/2025
Sesame Street always knew Donald was trash.
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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
A U.S. Army veteran who was arrested during an immigration raid at a Southern California marijuana farm last week said Wednesday he was sprayed with tear gas and pepper spray before being dragged from his vehicle and pinned down by federal agents who arrested him.
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Army veteran and US citizen arrested in California immigration raid warns it could happen to anyone
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Perhaps someone will explain to our Dear Leader the difference between political asylum and mental asylum. www.axios.com/2025/07/03/t...
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Trump's asylum ban at U.S.-Mexico border "unlawful," judge rules
The administration will appeal the ruling that found Trump exceeded his authority in his border "invasion" proclamation.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Another win for justice and the rule of law! apnews.com/article/trum...
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Judge rejects another Trump executive order targeting the legal community
A federal judge has struck down another of President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting law firms. U.S.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
In pursuit of a truly authoritarian state: www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...
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Trump administration sues every federal judge in Maryland over order blocking removal of immigrants
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against all 15 federal judges in Maryland, ratcheting up a fight with the federal judiciary over President Trump's executive powers.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Another bit of good news: Judge overrules Trump's pause on Biden's $5B EV charging plan | Fox Business share.google/IGQWTRxbIXSG...
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Federal judge orders Trump admin to release EV funds signed by Biden to states
A judge said President Trump exceeded constitutional authority by freezing former President Joe Biden's $5 billion electric vehicle infrastructure program.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Some good news you may have missed. Attorney General James Wins Case Against Trump Administration for Illegally Cutting Funding for Medical Research share.google/QFQ5Sq5sHapD...
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Attorney General James Wins Case Against Trump Administration for Illegally Cutting Funding for Medical Research
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today won her lawsuit against the Trump administration for its unlawful cancellation of National Institutes
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
If the deficit was reduced by an average of $362 billion annually, it would take 100 years to pay off the national debt.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
In Russia, independent minded oligarchs have a tendency to "accidently" fall out of hotel windows. We'll see how far Trump goes with Musk. Will there be an EO charging Elon with treason, as Trump did with former staffer Miles Taylor?
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
I offer my deepest condolences to my fellow citizens on the recent loss of our dealy beloved America. It's hard to accept that She is gone.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Trump is still trying to justify his father's blatant housing discrimination. Donald Trump's Housing Discrimination Case Still Chases Him Decades Later www.npr.org/2016/09/29/4...
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Decades-Old Housing Discrimination Case Plagues Donald Trump
In the 1970s, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Donald Trump, his father and Trump Management, alleging the Trumps engaged in racial discrimination at their properties.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Representative Seth Magaziner (D-RI) isn't taking Trump's imperial delusions lightly. magaziner.house.gov/media/press-...
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Magaziner Introduces Bill to Stop Trump from Invading Greenland, Canada, and Panama
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02.) introduced the No Invading Allies Act, legislation to prohibit President Trump from invading Greenland, Canada, or Panama without a vote of Congress.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
At 47 minutes into the Trump/Zelensky press conference, Trump is irrational: "Putin went through a hell of a lot with me, the Russia, Russia, Russia witch hunt, the phony Hunter Biden witch hunt.." Comments? - www.c-span.org/video/?54236...
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President Trump Meets with Ukrainian President Zelensky
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
In 1987, KGB "recruited a 40-year-old businessman from the United States, Donald Trump under the pseudonym ‘Krasnov.’” www.kyivpost.com/post/47630
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‘Trump Recruited as Moscow Asset,’ Says Ex-KGB Spy Chief
Alnur Mussayev, former head of Kazakhstan’s security service, who rose up the ranks of the Soviet KGB, claims Moscow groomed Trump under pseudonym “Krasnov” in 1987.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
MUSK, February 12: "It's incredibly important that ... that the public's elected representatives ... decide what happens, as opposed to an unelected bureaucracy... you can't have an autonomous federal bureaucracy." But, Mr Musk, YOU are that unelected autonomous bureaucrat!
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Musk has taken the Consumer Financial Protection Board offline! What will be left of the federal government by the time they're done?
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
A blizzard of illegal Executive Orders is being countered with a firestorm of lawsuits. www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
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Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
A public resource tracking the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 05/02/2025
Americans are confused, scared and angered by President Trump’s escalating attacks on our independent, professional and dedicated civil service. That's why I convened top federal workforce experts for this emergency webinar sharing crucial information.
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Rep. Raskin’s On-Demand Webinar for Federal Workers Facing the Trump-Musk Assault on our Government
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Apparently, in the "Golden Age" of Trump, it's okay to be racist again... Donald Trump's Housing Discrimination Case Still Chases Him Decades Later www.npr.org/2016/09/29/4...
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Decades-Old Housing Discrimination Case Plagues Donald Trump
In the 1970s, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Donald Trump, his father and Trump Management, alleging the Trumps engaged in racial discrimination at their properties.
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Sandi Bachom 📹🎥🎬 @sandibachom.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
🔥🔥🔥🔥 @maddow.msnbc.com Kash Patel was the chief of staff for ACTING secretary of defense Chris Miller on January 6th and DENIED 14 calls for the National Guard and lied about it.
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Timeline: The National Guard Was Requested (And Denied) 14 Times At The Capitol Riots 1/6/21
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
"Thought by now, you'd realize, there ain't no way to hide your lyin' eyes." - Eagles www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/s...
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Melania Trump’s Inauguration Fashion Statement
Inauguration fashion statements from the first lady — as well as the second.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
I woke up today to find that hell HAS frozen over. Tomorrow, we'll see if pigs can fly. youtu.be/svdrAHn_LGo?...
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Frank Zappa - It Can't Happen Here
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
With so much happening, this is the first I've heard of this. Outrageous! pennsylvaniaindependent.com/politics/rep...
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Republicans move to repeal law that saves older Americans billions in health care costs
Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Scott Perry is cosponsoring a bill to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Opinions are not facts. Speculation is not news. Too many journalists are absorbed in opinions and speculation. Let's wait and see how 2025 unfolds before we jump to conclusions.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
It is not a crime to seek asylum at the US border. The US will grant asylum if one is unable to return to his or her home country due to persecution or imminent danger. However, there are not enough asylum officers. As a result, each asylum case takes 5 to 7 years to be adjudicated.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Elon Musk wants to "fix" America the same way he "fixed" Twitter. Like Trump, he believes that his intuition is superior to the facts on the ground. You will never hear them say, "I'm sorry. I made a mistake."
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Trump seems intent on making the transition of power to his administration as difficult as possible. search.app?link=https%3...
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Donald Trump’s Transition Team Skips Ethics Pledges and FBI Background Checks
The president-elect is giving the Biden administration the middle finger by making the changeover as difficult as humanly possible.
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Grandpa Mike @mikeaigen.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
I won't be surprised if Trump appoints George Santos to head the Ministry of Truth. His goal is to make America great again, like it was in 1984.
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