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@saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social
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Just a sloth hanging in space tackling the erosion of democracy, degradation of human rights, & dissipation of hope one salty post at a time. Currently oscillating between denial & frustration. Ardent supporter of the Oxford comma.

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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
For a state obsessed w/ intensely homoerotic sports (NFL, WWE), maybe it's time to pick a different fight. Let's face it, drag is as American as football, wrestling, & apple pie.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Well played @mark-carney.bsky.social! 🇨🇦
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This is why health policy shouldn't be driven by a sketchy "businessman" and a guy whose skin is one tanning session away from peeling off and enjoys swimming in sewage tainted creeks.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
33%! Really? So, 1/3 of respondents are greedy soulless peddlers of conservative propaganda who are benefiting from the destruction of democracy & the inhumane dismantling of social services & healthcare. I didn't realize that many billionaires & Trump's cronies participate in Reuters/Ipsos Polls.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
He already bought himself a Supreme Court Justice, why not buy a senator or two? #christmasinjuly
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Unmarked cars, aggressive driving maneuvers, no sirens/lights/body or dash cam footage. This was no traffic stop; this was a deliberate attempt to provoke & murder Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on his way to work building houses in the Houston suburbs. These actions are disproportional, illegal & asinine.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Firing the 2 people who don't align with your corrupt agenda is the antithesis of bipartisan.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
"This nation was never built with all of us in mind, & the celebration of its 250th year of independence reminds me of generations of Indigenous, Black, Brown, & non-Western immigrant peoples who have paid the price for America’s rise." -Sierra Biidaaban Nadeau nativenewsonline.net/opinion/a-re...
nativenewsonline.net
A Reflection of America’s 250th, From a ‘Merciless Indian Savage’
Guest Essay Editor’s Note: This article is part of Native News Online’s America 250: A Republic Built on Native Land initiative. This nation was never built with all of us in mind, and the celebration...
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
"As America marks its 250th anniversary, I am reminded that Native Americans constantly navigate the tension of being dual citizens—citizens of our tribal nations & citizens of the US. We often find ourselves balancing 2 histories, 2 identities, & 2 truths." nativenewsonline.net/opinion/refl...
nativenewsonline.net
Reflections of America at 250
Opinion for America 250: A Republic Built on Native Land During the 1990s, I served as the executive director of an urban Native American center in Grand Rapids. One day, my administrative assistant i...
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
“While the US government represses its own people in the streets, it seeks to punish ours, who are heroically resisting the US imperialism’s attacks.” -Bruno Rodriguez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
"his words are corrosive & deepens the political sickness within America ... [he] shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate ... A coward." Is she talking about Kimmel or her husband?
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
This isn't news; it's a billionaire pissing match ($3B+ vs $770B+) that we shouldn't give a 2nd thought, except that the outcome could have damning long-term repercussions for the future of AI. They can buy influence w/ their pocket change & modify the trajectory of every industry & job bar none.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
U.S. defense budget is approaching 4x the next largest defense budget (China). The Trump admin proposed it increase to $1.5 trillion in 2027. All coming at the cost of your healthcare, affordable housing, education, infrastructure, energy transition, food security, & medical/scientific research.
visualcapitalist.com
Ranked: The World’s 15 Largest Defense Budgets
As budgets climb to a collective $2.1 trillion, the question is no longer who is spending—but how far this buildup will go.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Here we go again. More threats as the Iran ceasefire is set to expire. A lot riding on Jared Kushner who is operating in a mysteriously unofficial / official capacity. Trump also seems to be confused about what the current status of the negotiations. Perhaps his mental decline is accelerating?
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Repeated attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza & Lebanon is a direct violation of international humanitarian law. There is no legitimate excuse for the Israeli military who has proven how precise its attacks can be. This is murder. Netanyahu must be stopped. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/...
aljazeera.com
UNICEF ‘outraged’ after Israeli forces kill water truck drivers in Gaza
UN Children's Fund calls on Israeli authorities to investigate and 'ensure full accountability'.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Blatantly attempting to steal $10B from the American people.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Maria Medetis Long, lead prosecutor, "removed from the case after expressing concerns to Justice Department officials about the legal strength of a potential criminal prosecution of the former CIA director." Apparently revenge doesn't hold much legal merit. apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com
Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says
A lead prosecutor in the John Brennan investigation has been removed from the case after expressing concerns to Justice Department officials about the viability of a potential criminal prosecution of ...
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Still hasn't reached the terms of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) that were already in place before he backed out. It's gotta be tough living in Obama's shadow.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 17/04/2026
With federal agents becoming more aggressive and committing more constitutional violations, states must act to make sure we can hold these agents accountable in court. Justice can't wait.
aclu.org
States Should Allow People to Sue Federal Agents for Violating Rights
Amid rampant abuse by federal agents, such as ICE, state legislatures can pass critical laws that allow people to take federal agents to court.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
It can be tough to accept that you're having difficulty getting it up. Common causes can include heart disease, high blood pressure, medication side effects, obesity, & stress. Or, in Trump's case, all of the above. Sorry, @npr.org. I promise I donated; I have the tote.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
"U.S. is among the top 10 most indebted countries globally in debt-to-GDP terms, & its debt is growing by ~$1T every 3 months...As debt rises, a larger share of the federal budget goes toward interest payments, crowding out spending on priorities like infrastructure, defense, & social programs."
visualcapitalist.com
Who Owns America’s $39T Debt
See who owns the $39 trillion U.S. debt in 2026, from domestic and foreign holders to the Fed and mutual and pension funds.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Starmer wasn't told or claiming ignorance? How many more people will he throw under the bus before he resigns?
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
The Pope is getting more direct in his condemnation of U.S. leadership who "manipulate religion & the very name of God for their own military, economic & political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness & filth." Filth is an understatement; it's more of an invasive, terminal cancer.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Can only imagine how productive Trump's cabinet could be if they spent less time attempting to settle his debts & perpetuate conspiracies. Who knows? Maybe they could even help the country improve job growth, healthcare, inflation, & things that people actually care about & vote for.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Oh, Guy! "Peace, love, & taco grease" no more. "That puts the shama lama in ding-dong". 😥 variety.com/2026/tv/news...
variety.com
Guy Fieri Responds to Backlash Over Meeting Tate Brothers at UFC Event: ‘I Do Not Know’ Them ‘Nor Do I Support Them in Any Way’
Food Network star Guy Fieri, facing a social-media backlash over his friendly greeting of controversial "manosphere" influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate at a recent UFC fight, released a statement abo...
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
JD Vance warning Pope Leo XIV to be careful when speaking about theology is like the Pope warning Vance to be careful when speaking about being a carpetbagger who appropriated Appalachian culture to suit his fake hillbilly narrative to accelerate his unqualified political career.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
"Fat Jesus" 😂 youtu.be/g6k55WQ5GAk?...
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Trump Rages at Pope Leo, JD Vance Fumbles Iran Deal & Hungary Ousts Viktor Orban | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
You first, CINO. The world would prefer if you stay out of U.S. affairs, Cafeteria Catholic! It's not too late to confess your sins and save your soul, Chreaster. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/u...
nytimes.com
Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
1. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), known as the Iran nuclear deal, was signed on July 14, 2015 2. JCPOA limited Iran to enrich uranium to 3.67% (enough for commercial nuclear power reactors) & limited their stockpile to 300 kg 3. Strait of Hormuz remained open to international shipping
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Lesson: If you're aligned with Donald Trump, JD Vance, or Vladimir Putin, your days in office are numbered. Count yourself lucky before you find yourself withering away wearing a prison jumpsuit. www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
When the report doesn't match your anti-vaccine agenda, burry/delay/downplay & challenge the efficacy of the study's methodology that has been relied upon many respiratory virus studies before. RFK & Jay Bhattacharya are dangerous & have no place setting policy that impacts the health of Americans.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Pay attention Americans! - accusations of electoral fraud - votes for cash - fear-mongering - biased observers & monitoring groups - threats of charging government buildings - outcome to be challenged in court no matter who wins - clashing narratives #hungarianelection
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
"The Trump admin has walked away from long-standing intl alliances that helped the US beat back scourges in other countries. The president withdrew the US from the WHO. & Kennedy backed out of the govt’s promise to give $1.6B to Gavi, the global vaccine aid group the US has funded for decades."
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
How do these "men" continue to advance unchecked in the political system? He's been serving the public for ~25 years including 6 as a prosecutor! Not a single background check turned up his despicable behavior? These accounts sound similar to those of the victims of Bill Cosby. Repugnant!
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
This is unacceptable and must stop now. Video: xcancel.com/reuters/stat...
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Oh, THIS IS BAD. When the “NUT JOBS, TROUBLEMAKERS” who help create your crumbling empire start calling you out on your horrible policy & decisions. I hate to say it, but WELL DONE 😂: - Tucker Carlson - Megyn Kelly - Candace Owens - Alex Jones
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
- Why now? - Why lie? - What are you hiding? - Why did you say "I am not Epstein’s victim?" - When are you going to testify before Congress? - When are you going to hold the press conference about your immigration inconsistencies that Donnie McBonespurs promised in 2016? apnews.com/article/life...
apnews.com
Melania Trump modeled in US prior to getting work visa
Melania Trump was paid for 10 modeling jobs in the United States worth $20,056 that she worked in the seven weeks before her attorney says she had legal permission to work in the country, according to...
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
energynow.ca/2026/03/stre...
Who American think is their biggest supplier of foreign oil. Perception vs. Reality.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
"conquest" ... That's a peculiar way to spell failure.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Again? How much corruption is there in this administration? "A group of new accounts on the prediction market Polymarket made highly specific, well-timed bets on whether the US & Iran would reach a ceasefire on Tues, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits for these new customers."
theguardian.com
Newly created Polymarket accounts win big on well-timed Iran ceasefire bets
Customers make hundreds of thousands of dollars as records show substantial bets made before announcement
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Ex Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications and Speechwriting under Obama👇🏽
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
“Ms. Bondi no longer holds that office. As a result, because Ms. Bondi no longer can testify in her official capacity as Attorney General, the Department’s position is that the subpoena no longer obligates her to appear on April 14.” -Assistant Attorney General Patrick D. Davis Wah, wah, wahhhhhhh!
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
"Every time I see a picture of this despicable 'man,' I can't help but think of Donald J. Trump. Beyond the sculpted combover, peculiar orange glow, & poorly tailored suit is a 'man' who suffers from fragile masculinity, deeply rooted insecurities, dehumanizing misogyny, & performative success."
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I can't imagine it will be productive, but I ❤️ the spectacle.
politico.com
Pam Bondi still on the hook for Epstein testimony, Oversight panel says
Trump’s former attorney general had been subpoenaed for an April 14 deposition that was never confirmed.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
"Ceasefires are always good news. Esp if they lead to just & lasting peace. But this momentary relief cannot make us forget the chaos, the destruction, & the lives lost... The Govt of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just bc they show up with a bucket." -Pedro Sánchez, PM Spain
cnbc.com
Sánchez to Trump: Spain won’t ‘applaud those who set the world on fire just because they then show up with a bucket’
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has emerged as one of the European Union's leading critics of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran.
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Hegseth missed the real "wins": 1. Operation Epic Fury cost US taxpayers ~$22.3B to $31B+ 2. Ships passing through Strait of Hormuz will now pay a toll = increased costs for consumers 3. ~1,600 civilians, including 236 children, killed so the US could negotiate worse terms than were in the JCPOA
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
"The two-week ceasefire plan includes allowing both Iran & Oman to charge fees on ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz... The world had considered the passage an international waterway & never paid tolls before." Everything Trump touches ends up worse. This was not part of Obama era JCPOA!
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
“The one mechanism that we know could be executed immediately is the 25th amendment. All that’s standing in the way of the complete annihilation of a civilisation or not is if there are a dozen or 13 Republicans who have a spine, a soul, a conscience and the fortitude to do what they know is right.”
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Civilians are protected under International Humanitarian Law (IHL). They must not be targeted, attacked, or subjected to acts of terror, provided they take no direct part in hostilities. -Geneva Conventions -1949 -Additional Protocol I -1977 -Additional Protocol II -1977 -Customary International Law
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Salty @saltydiggitydawg.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
"He's both threatening a war crime & engaging in a war crime through that rhetoric...The law of war prohibits measures of intimidation against a civilian population including threats of violence whose primary purpose is to sow terror amongst that civilian population."-ret Lt Col Rachel VanLandingham
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