Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 10hErnie's dad here. He looks fantastic, and I can't wait to see this in person. Thanks for your work! 130
Reposted by Brian RussellPaul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 11hDarin LaHood refused to sign the original discharge petition that forced a vote on the first wave of the Epstein Files. Perhaps he can atone for that failure by signing on to this new bipartisan effort to end the cover-up? 0105
Reposted by Brian Russellles1953.bsky.social @les1953.bsky.social · 13hVote Nolley A person not a tool of the party 042
Reposted by Brian RussellPaul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 18hDid you watch the debate last night? Darin LaHood and I laid out 2 different visions. I made my positions clear—no lies, no hiding or brushing aside my record or beliefs. With 25 days to go, please share the recording below and help voters see the choice for themselves. youtu.be/gyh2-WhVqD8?... 4148
Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Any chance you'd want to talk to Paul Nolley, running for Congress against Darin LaHood in IL16? We've got a real thing going here! 131
Reposted by Brian RussellElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Ah yes, I remember when Trotsky wrote about how Russian workers should be replaced by low wage immigrants from China so that strong Russian boys would have more time to play girls ice hockey. It's right there in the manuscript. 571908300
Reposted by Brian RussellAngry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 08/10/2026This is pretzel logic only Trump’s team could come up with. We’ve got war with a lower approval rate than prostate cancer and recent credible stories about how we completely failed our injured warriors? What if we re-ignited it BEFORE people vote? Brilliant. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec... 1592113577
Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Vote blue, #IL16. nolleyforcongress.commystateline.comDemocratic candidate Paul Nolley discusses rising living costs, manufacturing in Rockford areaDemocratic congressional candidate Paul Nolley appeared on Eyewitness News for an interview with host Reanne Weil as part of local election coverage for Illinois’ 16th Congressional District.… 172
Reposted by Brian RussellPaul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 08/10/2026CANDIDATE FORUM TONIGHT @8PM! Ready to see me take on Darin LaHood head-on and hold him accountable for 10+ years of failed policies, unwavering loyalty to the president, and refusal to hold in-person town halls? Visit our website to stream or join supporters at a local watch party near you. 2149
Reposted by Brian RussellJoanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 08/10/2026If you can vote early, PLEASE do. 2225358
Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Of course Darin didn't appear. Like the rest of the GOP, he thinks Congress is a no-show job. Paul will do the work for us. #IL16 #IL-16nolleyforcongress.comPaul Nolley for CongressOur campaign stands for the people who build, grow, teach, fix, and feed America — not the ones who strip it for parts. Our country used to offer a simple deal: work hard and you could live a decent, ... 021
Reposted by Brian RussellPaul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Glad to join the candidate forum hosted by Discover Dixon. Darin LaHood didn’t show up to answer questions from Lee County voters. I, however, appreciated the chance to discuss expanding childcare, strengthening regional manufacturing and more. Thanks to everyone who made it happen! 0197
Reposted by Brian RussellDave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026For the second day in a row, it appears ICE is heavily active in Rockford, IL this morning. Rapid response groups report activity in the area since at least 7 a.m. Not yet seeing any reports of detainments. 29550
Reposted by Brian RussellPaul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Support our movement. Pitch in today. secure.actblue.com/donate/nolleysecure.actblue.comJoin me in supporting Paul Nolley for Congress!Show your support with a contribution. 0106
Reposted by Brian RussellPaul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 07/10/2026I’m running for Congress to take our power back, root out corruption, and stand up for towns like ours. Check out our new TV ad, “Towns Like Ours.” 22014
Reposted by Brian RussellKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 07/10/2026An authoritarian government forcing people to use new politically-driven language in their speech -- call it "newspeak," if you will 561383335
Reposted by Brian RussellPaul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Earlier today, Darin LaHood and I filmed our candidate forum. Tune in Thursday at 8 PM to see two very different visions for leadership and our country’s future. You can watch from anywhere or join a local watch party! Streaming and event links at nolleyforcongress.com/events 31314
Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 04/10/2026arstechnica.com/space/2026/1...arstechnica.comMilt Windler, NASA flight director who helped save Apollo 13, dies at 94Milt Windler, one of the leaders of Mission Control who directed the effort to bring the Apollo 13 astronauts back to Earth safely, has died. 000
Reposted by Brian Russellles1953.bsky.social @les1953.bsky.social · 28/09/2026IL16 farmers need fair markets and the chance to excel. What they don’t need is a congressman that uses their livelihood for a bargaining chip. Why is Darin LaHood voting against the interests of Illinois farmers? Vote Paul Nolley It really matters Do your part. Vote 023
Reposted by Brian Russellles1953.bsky.social @les1953.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I say nay. How do you do that? VOTE In IL16 it’s time to remove enablers like Darin LaHood 002
Reposted by Brian Russellles1953.bsky.social @les1953.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Paul Nolley won’t sell out to America for party money and PAC bribery. He hasn’t built a multimillion dollar war chest intended to silence critics.Darin LaHood has done just that in IL16 Do you want someone who represents your interests not wealthy donors? Vote Paul Nolley Time for integrity 033
Reposted by Brian RussellDemocratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026@nolleyforcongress.bsky.social is fighting for the people who build, grow, teach, and feed America—not the ones who strip it for parts. Let’s vote out Darin LaHood and send Paul Nolley to Congress 💪 Help us flip the 16th congressional district ⬇️ mobilize.us/organizeillinois2026/ 046
Reposted by Brian RussellElizabeth Lindquist @elindquist.bsky.social · 30/09/2026For everyone angry Dems aren’t out talking to rural, working class voters @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social is. He’s raised enough money for TV ads in this R+11 district w/out help from national orgs. Vols knocked 25k doors & made 15k calls. Donate here to get him on more screens nolleyforcongress.comherenolleyforcongress.com 025
Reposted by Brian RussellJen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Corruption all the way down 1323483
Reposted by Brian RussellJoanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Correct. Concentration camps. 36616224
Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Let's start un-breaking it in the next 32 days #voteBluenolleyforcongress.comPaul Nolley for CongressOur campaign stands for the people who build, grow, teach, fix, and feed America — not the ones who strip it for parts. Our country used to offer a simple deal: work hard and you could live a decent, ... 021
Reposted by Brian RussellNick Kodama 🌳👻 @nickkodama.bsky.social · 30/09/2026hey is the strait open yet 481158165
Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 30/09/2026@durbin.senate.gov Can't wait for Stratton to take your seat and act like someone with some power, given by and for the people 010
Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 30/09/2026@preetbharara.bsky.social The solution to the press problem: "DT is corrupt in these 1000 ways. [Lists ways] Now he's violating the constitution to try to stop us telling you about it" etc 001
Reposted by Brian RussellPeoria50501 @peoriail50501.bsky.social · 27/09/2026NO KINGS: VOTE EARLY RALLY in PEORIA! Join Peoria 50501 & community allies for a peaceful rally, as we urge passersby with signs, banners, & voices to register, VOTE EARLY, & save our democracy. Sat 10/17/2026, from 11AM-to-1PM at Main St and University in Peoria. www.mobilize.us/nokings/even... 034
Reposted by Brian RussellIndivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 27/09/2026The next No Kings is right around the corner! Find (or organize) your local event to drive unprecedented early voting and recruit volunteers to help protect our elections: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... 8455233
Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Come out to see, hear, and meet Paul Nolley, the next Representative for #IL16 on Oct 5 in East Peoria! He's real! He shows up! And he's nice, too nolleyforcongress.com 034
Reposted by Brian RussellThe Onion @theonion.com · 26/09/2026“First of all, he’s got my face as his profile picture, so that right there gave me a high degree of confidence, because I know what I look like.” — Kash Patel theonion.comKash Patel Phished By Scammer Posing As Kash PatelWASHINGTON—Despite carefully checking and double-checking the credentials of the man who reached out to him via email, FBI director Kash Patel was reportedly phished Friday by a scammer posing as FBI ... 261630180
Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Might want to have a chat with the The Nation audiobot about how to pronounce your name 🤣 000
Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Join in to help re-elect Eric Sorenson to the House! #IL17 #votebluemobilize.usKnock on Doors With Congressman Eric Sorensen in Peoria County! · Organize Illinois 2026Join the Peoria Democrats to knock doors with Congressman Eric Sorensen on Saturday September 26th at 2:30pm. We’re talking to voters right here in our community about what’s at stake this election c... 000
Reposted by Brian RussellThe Onion @theonion.com · 24/09/2026Dog Can’t Believe Guy She Hooked Up With 10 Years Ago Now Head Of FBI theonion.com/dog-cant-believe-guy-s… 313174883322
Reposted by Brian RussellHelen Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 21/09/2026I try not to repost dumb memes but I went to look at the reaction on Truth Social to Trump's post saying gas prices were higher under Biden and someone posted this and I was amused.  51089152
Reposted by Brian Russelljess m. ☕🍂 @jametc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026the documentary when this shit is all over is going to have to be like 5 parts to include all this type of shit... like removing real art and putting extremely ugly far right art in the kennedy center just to further violate it before bulldozing it #political 245273
Reposted by Brian RussellMarisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The man ICE shot in Austin today is named Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Per his lawyer, she and Perez’s family were run off of hospital property where he’s being treated and won’t even confirm he’s there because he’s “in ICE custody.” Actual criminals.npr.orgFederal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, TexasThe person shot is in serious but stable condition, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said in a press conference. 3732191281
Reposted by Brian Russellsouthpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026“Briefly detained” = beat half to death 7549241648
Reposted by Brian RussellTechnology Connections @techconnectify.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I don't really know how to navigate this tactfully because cars aren't great in general and EVs remain expensive, but through the power of paying attention, I've managed to notice that electricity costs are so much more stable than the cost of a fuel you buy constantly to set on fire. 2792041
Reposted by Brian Russellsouthpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I always enjoy when Obama gets in on the imagine if Obama did that game 281559274