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Thomas Paine 2.0

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Believer in democracy and fairness for all. Believer in the rule of law and the need for all participants to exercise their rights and their right to defend them. Discerner of truth and lies.

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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
October 1, 2026 All of this chaos is brought to you by Susan Collins, who doesn't have the spine or courage to do ANYTHING about the mad king. He's your boy now Susie.
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October 1, 2026
John Hudson of the Washington Post reported this evening that the Trump administration is openly defying Congress, taking $52 million in military assistance lawmakers appropriated for European and Mid...
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Shame Susan Collins. You paid for this injustice.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Stephen Miller, Marco Rubio, Markwayne Mullin and their funders like Susan Collins should spend a few months in Miramar under the current conditions.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Susan Collins provided the funding for these armed thugs to beat American citizens and leave them for dead.
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Police investigating after federal agents detain wrong man in Evanston
YouTube video by ABC 7 Chicago
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Yup!
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Rockin' In the Free World by Neil Young on Apple Music
Song · 1989 · Duration 4:41
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Kennedy Center is next: I'm sure Susan Collins is planning her "concern"...
nytimes.com
Trump Air Force One Photos Fuel Kennedy Center Demolition Speculation (Gift Article)
Images captured through the windows of Air Force One showed President Trump reviewing a poster with the title “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED.”
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What a whiny little baby. Put it on the list if democracy holds.
wapo.st
Kennedy Center closes as Trump threatens to stop repairs over naming fight
In a chaotic day, leaders closed down the main building hours after a judge blocked another attempt to return President Trump’s name to the center.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
These are Republican Detainment Cages brought to you by Marco Rubio, JD Vance and Donald Trump and paid for by Susan Collins and her Republican congressional colleagues. This is America in 2026.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I can't believe the republican congressional morons have allowed this to happen.
wapo.st
U.S. announces bans on Canadian imports including alcohol, motorcycles
The proclamations from the Trump administration escalate the trade war between the United States and Canada.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I just call this the Republican Congressional Tariff Tax since congressional republicans fully support trump. They make things more expensive, right Susan Collins and Mike Rogers....
nytimes.com
Canada Imposes New Tariffs on U.S. Goods, as Trade War Intensifies (Gift Article)
The duties are a retaliation against President Trump’s recent tariffs, raising concerns about further escalation.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Where are the music artists these days? Shouldn’t they be going nuts?
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Every republican member of congress is at fault for not standing up to this inhumane treatment of other human beings. SHAME on you Susan Collins and all of your R, chickenshit colleagues!
nytimes.com
Deportees Sent to Liberia Recount Harrowing Details of U.S. Expulsion and Treatment by ICE (Gift Article)
Ten deportees said they experienced or witnessed what they called abusive or violent treatment by ICE. They spent months in detention, they said, before being sent to nations where they had no ties.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Republicans like Susan Collins could have prevented this since she is in charge of the “purse”. Troy Jackson and the democrats are committed to restoring faith in our alliance. We need a little time.
nytimes.com
Carney Has Canadians’ Support on Trump. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The U.S.-Canada trade war has galvanized Canadians behind their prime minister’s decision to walk away from negotiations. What happens when the time comes for talks to restart?
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
The gulf between the end of the United States and our feelings on issues needs to stop. Find common ground or Trump will destroy everything.
theatlantic.com
The Crisis for Democrats in Michigan
The Senate election presents liberals with a grim choice.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
This woman GAVE so much more than she was ever given. RIP Dolly Parton. They will welcome you in heaven! Thank you.
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9 to 5 by Dolly Parton on Apple Music
Song · 1980 · Duration 2:46
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
This is what happens when you let amateurs and thieves run your government.
wapo.st
After decades of free spending, Washington is facing some unpalatable choices
As the national debt surpasses $40 trillion, lawmakers may soon be compelled to make some long-deferred choices that will leave few Americans unscathed.
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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job to spend more time with her young children, who one day will grow up and realize their mother repeatedly disgraced and humiliated herself for a vile, incoherent rapist, while justifying the harm of millions of people. Super work, mom!
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Cassidy votes in support of keeping the Epstein files buried.
nytimes.com
Blanche Is Confirmed as Attorney General After Overcoming G.O.P. Concerns (Gift Article)
Todd Blanche, who has served as acting attorney general since April, eked out Senate approval, despite growing unease about his willingness to rein in President Trump.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Love this! Miss Eddie.
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Dreams (Live at the Whisky a Go Go, West Hollywood, CA, 03/03/93) [Remastered] by Van Halen on Apple Music
Music Video · 2023 · Duration 4:40
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
this gets him NOTHING but disdain and ridicule. They beclown themselves.
wapo.st
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, appearing to clear way for confirmation
The Senate could hold the final vote on President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department as soon as Friday.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Justice Department = Trump, Blanche and Associates
wapo.st
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, appearing to clear way for confirmation
The Senate could hold the final vote on President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department as soon as Friday.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
President Miller and the other guy...
nytimes.com
Live Updates: Trump Targets Birthright Citizenship Again in New Executive Orders
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Anyone looking for perspective on where we are now as a country, listening to the similarities between German leadership leading up to and throughout WWII and where we are now our is enlightening.
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World War II with Tom Hanks
History Podcast · Weekly Series · For eighty years, the Second World War has remained the most devastating and defining conflict in human history. World War II with Tom Hanks reexamines the war throug...
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Let’s roll. Divisions exist, however, autocracy is here. Let’s unite.
nytimes.com
After Michigan Loss, AIPAC Weighs a Second Effort to Defeat El-Sayed
The pro-Israel organization spent $32 million in an unsuccessful effort to defeat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. It might try again in the general election.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
How we arrived at a place where citizens are victims of an autocrat’s whims is clear. Trump’s circle has squeezed out all but 3 or 4 advisors and they (milller, vought, Rubio, Vance) are his only link to the outside world. Time to vote!
washingtonpost.com
Arrested at Reflecting Pool, woman details ‘heartbreaking’ toll case has taken
Sophie Dennison-Gibby was one of three defendants charged with a misdemeanor related to Reflecting Pool damage. The charges were all dropped.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A moral low point for the US Senate. Shameful.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
This is like watching a catastrophic accident play out in slow-motion.
nytimes.com
Trump Administration Live Updates: Senate Committee Votes to Advance Blanche Nomination
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
I wish for better times.
music.apple.com
Brothers in Arms (On the Night Live at Feijenoord Stadium, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 5/31/1992) [Remaster] by Dire Straits on Apple Music
Music Video · 1993 · Duration 8:30
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
She has LONG-forgotten Aroostook county where both she and Troy Jackson are from (I know). After nearly 30 years in the Senate, Maine needs an advocate for the citizens, not the rich or the pro-life movement. Move on. 2 terms are up.
wapo.st
Opinion | Will Maine uproot Susan Collins? I went to a potato festival to find out.
Susan Collins leans on her record as Democrats import a working-class playbook.
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The Liberal BoJack @thelibbojack.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Maybe it’s me, maybe I’m old fashioned, but the sitting president has all but declared war on states that didn’t vote for him, and I feel like the media should be talking about that every once in a while, right? Post Anything Here: interactink.vercel.app
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
So many sneering elitist journalists with snarky posts over the past months that the Reflecting Pool story was trivial. It was so trivial that the DC US Attny presented false evidence to a grand jury to indict an innocent man to please the President while they both lied about it.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
I can't imagine two more incompetent men deciding the fate of US children.
wsj.com
Trump Turns Up the Heat on RFK Jr. to Cut Back Childhood Vaccines
​The president is focused on the shots’ alleged tie to autism, even though White House advisers wanted to tone down attention to the issue ahead of the midterms.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
In 2001, Walter Cronkite appeared on the David Letterman show and shared his thoughts.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Imagine doing so little for the American people that you focus your entire effort on confounding voters that elections just don’t matter?
nytimes.com
Trump Brings Full Weight of Government to Bolster False Election Claims
Intelligence agencies provided the White House with a trove of declassified documents that President Trump cited on Thursday as evidence of election vulnerabilities.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
His majesty.
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You're So Vain (2023 Remaster) by Carly Simon on Apple Music
Song · 1972 · Duration 4:17
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Lots of craziness in Maine but Troy Jackson is the legit-real deal candidate. Good person who has the best interest of rural Maine at the heart of his campaign. Plus: Aroostook!
nytimes.com
Who is Troy Jackson, a Democrat running for Senate in Maine?
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Happy Canada Day friends! God bless you.
music.apple.com
51st State by Bryan Adams on Apple Music
Song · 2026 · Duration 2:16
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Hamilton is rolling over in his grave right now.
wsj.com
Opinion | Scott Bessent: Hamilton Inspires Trump’s Economic Statecraft
Every nation ‘ought to endeavor to possess within itself all the essentials of national supply.’
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Shame on us!
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Forbes @forbes.com · 01/06/2026
Pelley, who has been at CBS for more than two decades, reportedly railed against the new executive producer of "60 Minutes" in a tense staff meeting Monday.
forbes.com
CBS News’ Scott Pelley Accuses Boss Bari Weiss Of ‘Murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’
Pelley, who has been at CBS for more than two decades, reportedly railed against the new executive producer of "60 Minutes" in a tense staff meeting Monday.
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Lpeterp @lpeterp.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
GOP priorities on full view:
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
How anyone can justify a bunch of the Trump's stooges running around the justice department trying to steal money from taxpayers is incomprehensible.
nytimes.com
Inside the Deal to Drop Trump’s $10 Billion Suit Against the I.R.S.
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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Donald Trump is sending the Justice Department after a woman he raped.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Loving the freedom to pay more for gas.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This is a smash and grab job.
theatlantic.com
Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Is Worse Than Stealing
Recasting the January 6 insurrection as the work of heroic patriots remains the president’s highest priority.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Jay and Jeff, maybe a quick reunion for a song or two might be an opportunity considering things suck?
music.apple.com
Sandusky by Uncle Tupelo on Apple Music
Song · 1992 · Duration 3:43
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
This is very likely, the most corrupt act ever in American history. I’m pissed at the corruption and I don’t want any more of my tax money lining this grifters pockets anymore.
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Love this!
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Thomas Paine 2.0 @robertgcole.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
I would like to see WHO it is, that writes these executive orders. So far he's signed 259 executive orders with 143 being "proclamations".
yahoo.com
Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots
President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he issued an executive order to restrict voters’ ability to cast ballots by mail, attorneys for Democrats and civil rights groups told a federal judg...
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