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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 10h
Ernie's dad here. He looks fantastic, and I can't wait to see this in person. Thanks for your work!
Ernie, a mostly silver then-10yo morkie, sits on a bed facing just to the viewer's leftErnie, a mostly silver then-10yo morkie, rests his head on a brown sofa arm to look at the camera. His right paw is next to his chin. He might be sleepy.
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Paul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 11h
Darin 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?
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les1953.bsky.social @les1953.bsky.social · 13h
Vote Nolley A person not a tool of the party
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Paul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 18h
Did 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?...
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Randall Munroe @xkcd.com · 08/10/2026
Juice xkcd.com/3308/
4-panel comic. (1) [Two people, one with a ponytail, sitting and typing at terminals opposite each other. A sign on the wall reads “Juice Mission Control,” with JUICE in huge letters.] PERSON 1: Jupiter Icy Moons Exploder checkin is complete. All systems nominal. (2) PERSON 2 with ponytail. [People turn to look at each other.] PERSON 1: What? PERSON 2: Jupiter Icy Moons *Explorer*. (3) [Person 1 turns back to his terminal.] (4) PERON 1: Control, everything is fine, but I need to schedule an urgent spacecraft update. [Person 2 facepalms] PERSON 2: Oh no.
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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Any 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!
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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Just vote now
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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Ah 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.
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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
This 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...
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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Vote blue, #IL16. nolleyforcongress.com
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Democratic candidate Paul Nolley discusses rising living costs, manufacturing in Rockford area
Democratic 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.…
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Paul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
CANDIDATE 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.
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
If you can vote early, PLEASE do.
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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Of 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-16
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Paul Nolley for Congress
Our 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, ...
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Paul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Glad 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!
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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
For 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.
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🚨10/07/2026 – ROCKFORD, IL🚨
📍 Exxon – 1909 11th St., Rockford, IL 61104
⏰ 7:00 a.m.
🧊 REPORTADO: CONFIRMADO actividad de ICE observado en el área.
🚗 Vehículo Observado:
• Nissan Pathfinder Negra – Placa Illinois: GA20504Image text:
🚨10/07/2026 – ROCKFORD, IL🚨
🧊 ALERTA COMUNITARIA: Los siguientes vehículos han sido reportados en el área de Rockford, pero en este momento no se conoce su ubicación exacta.
🚗 Vehículos Reportados:
• Nissan Armada Negra – Placa Illinois: FA33272
• Nissan Pathfinder Negra – Placa Illinois: FZ63978
• Ford Edge Negra – Placa Illinois: ED72163
• Jeep Grand Cherokee Negra – Placa Illinois: GC12018
• Nissan Pathfinder Negra – sin placa reportada
• Ford Explorer Negra – Placa Illinois: GC12067
• Nissan Pathfinder Negra – Placa Illinois: GC12085
• Ford Explorer Negra – Placa Illinois: GC12057
• Ford Explorer Gris – Placa Illinois: 918341
• Ford Explorer Azul – Placa Illinois: E407928Image text:
🚨 ALERTA COMUNITARIA – ROCKFORD, IL 🚨
📅 Hoy - 10/07/2026
🕥 8:15 a.m.
🧊 CONFIRMADO : Presencia de ICE en el área. Todos estos vehículos están activos. Esté alerta y envíenos un mensaje si ve algo sospechoso
🚗 Vehículos Observados: 
Ford Explorer Negra GC12067
Jeep Grand Cherokee Blanca GC12018
Ford Explorer Azul E407928
Nissan Pathfinder Negra GC12085
Ford Explorer Gris 918341
📣 SI VE ALGO DIGA ALGO DE INMEDIATOImage text:
ICE is getting an early start in Rockford today. Reports of White Jeep and Black Nissan Pathfinder in the area of 20th and 9th. Remember your rights and record everything.
El ICE ha comenzado sus operaciones temprano hoy en Rockford. Se ha informado de la presencia de un Jeep blanco y una Nissan Pathfinder negra en la zona de las calles 20 y 9. Recuerde sus derechos y grábelo todo.
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Paul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Support our movement. Pitch in today. secure.actblue.com/donate/nolley
secure.actblue.com
Join me in supporting Paul Nolley for Congress!
Show your support with a contribution.
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Paul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I’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.”
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
An authoritarian government forcing people to use new politically-driven language in their speech -- call it "newspeak," if you will
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Paul Nolley for Congress @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Earlier 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
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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
@waywordradio.org
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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
arstechnica.com/space/2026/1...
arstechnica.com
Milt Windler, NASA flight director who helped save Apollo 13, dies at 94
Milt Windler, one of the leaders of Mission Control who directed the effort to bring the Apollo 13 astronauts back to Earth safely, has died.
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les1953.bsky.social @les1953.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
IL16 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
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les1953.bsky.social @les1953.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I say nay. How do you do that? VOTE In IL16 it’s time to remove enablers like Darin LaHood
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les1953.bsky.social @les1953.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Paul 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
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Democratic 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/
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Elizabeth Lindquist @elindquist.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
For 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.com
herenolleyforcongress.com
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Jen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Corruption all the way down
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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"'Checks'"
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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Correct. Concentration camps.
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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Let's start un-breaking it in the next 32 days #voteBlue
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Paul Nolley for Congress
Our 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, ...
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Nick Kodama 🌳👻 @nickkodama.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
hey is the strait open yet
Six hundred of our finest warriors joined SECWAR
 for morning PT at the Pentagon ahead of his HISTORIC State of the Force address.
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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
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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
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Peoria50501 @peoriail50501.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
NO 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...
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 27/09/2026
The 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...
(around a map showing the more than 1,000 events planned for the next No Kings on October 17) NO KINGS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE EARLY!
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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Come 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
Flyer for a town hall being held by Paul Nolley, the Democratic nominee for Congress in IL16.

10/5/26
6-8pm
UAW 974 Union Hall in East Peoria

RSVP:
https://www.nolleyforcongress.com/events

Email questions:
jared@nolleyforcongress.com
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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hope everybody's ok
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The 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.com
Kash Patel Phished By Scammer Posing As Kash Patel
WASHINGTON—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 ...
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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Might want to have a chat with the The Nation audiobot about how to pronounce your name 🤣
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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Join in to help re-elect Eric Sorenson to the House! #IL17 #voteblue
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Knock on Doors With Congressman Eric Sorensen in Peoria County! · Organize Illinois 2026
Join 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...
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The Onion @theonion.com · 24/09/2026
Dog Can’t Believe Guy She Hooked Up With 10 Years Ago Now Head Of FBI theonion.com/dog-cant-believe-guy-s…
Dog Can’t Believe Guy She Hooked Up With 10 Years Ago Now Head Of FBI
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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 21/09/2026
I 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. 
Bumper sticker that says "Trump 2028" but there's a dollar sign in front of the number and tiny little letters say "per gallon"
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jess m. ☕🍂 @jametc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
the 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
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Merp @imagin8ion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Per his attys on IG
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The 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.org
Federal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas
The person shot is in serious but stable condition, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said in a press conference.
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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“Briefly detained” = beat half to death
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Technology Connections @techconnectify.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I 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.
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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I always enjoy when Obama gets in on the imagine if Obama did that game
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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
That depends
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