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Proud Liberal, reader, artist, chocoholic, ailurophile, Whovian, wicked witch (Octobers only), & fair weather gardener. DMs are ignored, so don't bother. No posts, no bio = no follow. F Elon & his Felon. #GoDawgs #Dem #Resister #WTF? 🇺🇸🇺🇦💙 #SlavaUkraini📎

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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 12h
My mother just sent me this: www.instagram.com/reel/DcMT867...
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Navy Discusses Renaming Aircraft Carrier After Draft Dodger Instead of Heroic Soldier. -- @nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor
The USS Doris Miller would be the first aircraft carrier named after a Black and an enlisted sailor. The decision to name the carrier after Miller was made during Trump’s first term.
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 28/05/2026
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File-Sharyn Alfonsi @filesharynalfonsi.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
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Inside Ukraine 🇺🇦 @insideukraine.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Alex Jones on Trump: 5-6 times a day, it's, "Oh, we won, it's over. No, it's gonna go on forever. I'll never let them have the Strait. Yes, we're giving up the Strait. I'm getting out of NATO. We're staying in NATO." When you know people in early dementia, that is exactly what they do.
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0G @notgeorgecarlin.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Another #ETTD impending tragedy. The NSO may be no longer, the MAGA truly want to destroy the arts and replace it with cage fighting matches, it's just who they are. Help somehow if you can. Thank you Ben for your work, a great artist in his own right.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
@60minutes.bsky.social Bye!
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We couldn’t get a starker contrast than James Talarico and Ken Paxton. It’s high time for Texas to show they want a leader with character, not another scumbag.
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Texas, do we not have enough corrupt leaders?
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Micah @rincewind.run · 26/05/2026
Florida constitution: you may not gerrymander for partisan reasons Florida Republicans: we are gerrymandering the shit out of this state for partisan reasons Florida judges:
Doesn’t look like anything to me from Bernard in Westworld
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
(1/X) I would argue that the vast majority of all commentary is essentially pro-Trump. I don't mean pro-Trump in the sense of liking Trump, I mean it in the sense of them not holding him to the anything close to the same standards as Democratic politicians....
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Found this beauty at a local antique store. It's terra cotta and heavy. About 18 inches wide. Two triangle hangers embedded in the back but I don't trust them to hold the weight. I can find a stone copy auctioned in Woburn, Ma but no details were given. Any further info would be appreciated.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
@cbssports.bsky.social @cbsnews.com @cbssportscbb.bsky.social @paramountpictures.bsky.social I will not be using your services once Stephen Colbert leaves the air. You chose Trump & Bari Weiss over your viewers, journalistic integrity, and free speech. Shame on you.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Trump has lost his effing mind... if he ever had one. First he calls da Pope a Liberal like it's an insult instead of the current job description, and then he posts this:
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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has signed a decree establishing Universal Healthcare for all Mexican citizens. The United States could’ve had this, but people chose economic collapse, cruelty and death instead. I’ll never regret voting for Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris.
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Dingo Jackson @thedingodaily.com · 13/04/2026
Oil futures going back up??? Who's the asshole blocking the Strait of Hormuz THIS TIME?!?
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme... If one state can't regulate counseling for conversion therapy, how can another state regulate counseling for abortion? Seems to me SCOTUS just opened a huge can of worms.
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Supreme Court rules against Colorado's conversion therapy ban on First Amendment grounds
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scr...
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Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com · 20/10/2025
Is this my beautiful house? Is this my beautiful life?
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
www.al.com/politics/202... Trump is almost right. The world is laughing... at him. Trump is whining and throwing Trumpertantrums because some of the rules do actually apply to him. Maybe he should take a few minutes to read the Constitution he swore to uphold.
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Trump insults ‘dumb judges’ ahead of key Supreme Court ruling over protection for ‘babies of slaves’
"We are the only Country in the World that dignifies this subject with even discussion," Trump said.
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Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com · 30/03/2026
Mad props to both her and the photographer.
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John Arcoleo @johnarcoleo.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
From Timothy Snyder's On Freedom, "Freedom is not just an absence of evil but a presence of good." Alex Pretti gave a eulogy for a VA patient and he said "freedom isn't free, we have to work at it, nurture it, protect it and sacrifice for it" We can't take our democracy for granted.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
www.npr.org/2026/03/29/n... Holman is confirming that many ICE agents aren't essential and probably aren't even needed. We should be conducting immediate layoffs. Why should ICE be treated any differently than any other government Department?
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ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid
Even when Transportation Security Administration workers get paid, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents could still be present at U.S. airports.
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Reese Waters @troubledh2o.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
#CPAC Crowd Cheers for Trump #Impeachment TWICE Conservative crowd work gone wrong #USPolitics #ReeseWaters
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
At Democratic #NoKings protests, they used flags to wave. At Republican #Jan6 protest, they used flags to assault police officers. The two parties are *not* the same.
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Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock @warnock.senate.gov · 29/03/2026
It's already illegal to vote if you're not a citizen. They're trying to convince us there are droves of people who are willing to risk deportation and the abuse that we are seeing from ICE to vote illegally. It defies credulity and it's simply not true.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-wa... If we are to send our servicemen and women into harm's way, the very least they deserve is to know that they do so on a legal basis and with a proper, thought through plan. -- Keir Starmer We may hit them a few more times, just for fun. -- Donald Fucking Trump
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European Union rejects Trump's calls for military deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Despite Trump's repeated calls, the EU foreign policy chief says "nobody is ready to put their people in harm's way in the Strait of Hormuz."
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
techcrunch.com/2026/03/15/t... Peter Thiel, AKA, the Grinch defending the world's richest and their right to hoard money while others starve.
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The billionaires made a promise -- now some want out | TechCrunch
In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched a disarmingly simple campaign they called the Giving Pledge: a public commitment, open to the world's
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
www.king5.com/article/news... Anybody else wondering how long it'll take kegseth to blame the female crew members for this crash? Also wondering what really happened? The official "no friendly or hostile fire" statement came out almost as quickly as ICE's "domestic terrorism" lies.
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Washington service member among 6 killed in US military crash in Iraq
The Department of Defense said Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, was among the service members who died March 12 in Iraq.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
www.cbsnews.com/news/us-inte... So... US intelligence sources said Khamenei wasn't very bright, had personal problems, and wasn't fit to lead. Sounds like they were describing trump.
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U.S. intelligence shows Iran's late supreme leader was wary of his son taking power, sources say
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
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Human Rights Index 💙 @humanrightsindex.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Over 800 Patriot missiles used in one week in the Middle East, while Ukraine received only 600 in four years. Sometimes numbers tell the story better than words. 🤔
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-wa... Kegseth says there's no evidence Iran is mining the Strait of Hormuz. So why doesn't Pete get his ass out there in a boat and show the world just how safe it is? Oh right! Going to the gym doesn't make Pete a warrior. But steroids might be making him really stupid.
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Hegseth says there's "no clear evidence" Iran is placing new mines in Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
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Feral Maui Hermit @mauigreg.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Even if you are 100% convinced that Democracy is already dead and our votes won't count... PLEASE VOTE ANYWAY! I'm begging everyone. There is a critical mass of voter turnout that will be too big to fix. Please vote, no matter how bleak it seems.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
www.npr.org/2026/03/08/n... Gimme an F... Gimme a U..... Dad sent an unlabeled eight-track of Woodstock home from Vietnam. His mom wanted some music while working in the yard so she cranked up the volume & opened a window. That's how Grandma introduced the neighborhood to Country Joe and the Fish.
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Country Joe McDonald, anti-war singer who electrified Woodstock, dies at 84
Country Joe and the Fish's best-known song, "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag," captured the growing anti-war sentiment of the Vietnam era.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
As we have said, unlike the terrorist Iranian regime, the United States does not target civilians. -- White House Deputy Press Secretary The current US government has absolutely targeted civilians... in the US. And they have a huge credibility problem. www.usatoday.com/story/graphi...
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Who bombed the girls school in Iran? Satellite images reveal clues.
The school day was starting in Minab, Iran, on Feb 28, when local authorities issued a series of warnings. But there was not enough time.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/d... If Ms. Lindsey of SC is worried about DHS when (not of) Iran strikes back (Something trump should have considered).then reformin DHS/CBP is more important than ever. So is a competent, respected leader. The dog killer needs to go.
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Tillis calls Noem's leadership a 'disaster' in fiery Senate hearing
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee after coming under fire for her leadership during a nationwide immigration sweep.
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Trout Fisher @trout-fisher.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Anyone who has failed as badly as Johnson has in duties and morals is usually fired. Since that isn't going to happen he needs to resign. He closes the House at any hint of a problem and he protects a pedophile.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Unless this is Zuckerberg's daughter, this sounds like a family problem. Facebook is not a replacement for parenting. Source: Associated Press News search.app/2eWdT
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Young woman says she was on social media 'all day long' as a child in landmark addiction trial
A 20-year-old woman is seeking to hold social media companies responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
What's the difference between a leadership committee and a political action committee? Both of you used to do an end run around personal campaign finance limits, courtesy of Citizens United, and both need to be banned. www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
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GOP candidate for Georgia governor wins temporary restraining order against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' leadership committee
A judge temporarily barred Jones' leadership committee from raising or spending money for his 2026 campaign amid a constitutional challenge.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We play for one team. We're all for America." - Mike Johnson Clearly no one has said that to Trump. www.cbsnews.com/news/mike-jo...
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Johnson calls it "detestable" that some Democrats are boycotting Trump's State of the Union
"We play for one team," House Speaker Mike Johnson told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil ahead of the State of the Union. "We're all for America."
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
DHS says they killed this US citizens after he struck an agent. We've heard that BS before. DHS lies a lot. Could be they shot him for breathing while being. Going to need some proof here. Or a murder trial. Let a jury sort it out. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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US citizen shot and killed by federal immigration agent last year, new records show
Shooting death of Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, in Texas was not publicly disclosed by Department of Homeland Security
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Weird how difficult it is to find a video on YouTube when you know exactly what you're looking for. Trump is right to be afraid of James Talarico: youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
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Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
reason.com/2026/02/13/h... This article's title is perfect. The dog killer needs to go.
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Hot mess at DHS
Plus: boat subsidies, metaphor alerts, and more Epstein fall out.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
www.detroitnews.com/story/busine... UAW President Shawn Fain stands by his workers unlike Teamsters Scab Sean O'Brien still refuse to pick a side in the 2024 election. Now we have Trump flipping off union workers, telling them to eff off, and thinking he can fire anyone with a dumb catchphrase.
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UAW: Ford worker who heckled Trump kept job, 'no discipline' on record
The United Auto Workers union said TJ Sabula remains employed and called out the president for making an obscene gesture toward the worker.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Whenever Ms. Lindsey shows a little spine, trump rattles his chain & Lindsey jumps back on the bandwagon. Given Trump's connections to Epstein & David Pecker, there are probably pictures, maybe involving a minor since everybody but Lindsey thinks Lindsey is gay. share.google/zXkkx8xystcC...
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
www.npr.org/2026/02/08/n... Watched the Super Bowl w/a few dozen friends & multiple TVs. Someone tried to tune in Turning Points' show but couldn't find it. Darn. Trump clearly had the same problem. Mr Jerking-off-2-Guys_At-The-Same complained about kids seeing Bad Bunny's dancers?
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Here's what happened at Kid Rock's alternative halftime show
Kid Rock headlined conservative group Turning Point USA's alternative halftime event.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho... Turns out TrumpRX is a concept of a discount. It's kind of like groceries. People know what they're already paying so they're going to know if you lie to them. If you're not already buying what Trump selling, you might be hoodwinked. The rest of us? Not so much.
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How effective will TrumpRX be at lowering prescription drug prices for Americans?
TrumpRX is now online. The new website lists drugs at reduced rates, with coupon codes to be used at participating pharmacies or directly through manufacturers’ sites. It’s part of Trump’s pledge to l...
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
www.cbsnews.com/news/appeals... So is this rewriting of the Constitution the line too far for SCOTUS. Guess we'll find out.
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Appeals court endorses Trump policy of holding many ICE detainees without bond hearings
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump...
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f... Trump promised voters he would end the war in Ukraine before taking office. Then he said he would end it in a day. Than 6 months. It's been over a year. His BFF is still occupying parts of Ukraine, bombing the s*** out of others, and losing thousands of soldiers.
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hints June deadline for peace with Russia could be linked to US midterms
Ukrainian president says US has invited Ukraine and Russia to more talks next week. What we know on day 1,446
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
kstp.com/kstp-news/to... If only Trump had acted as decisively (or at all) when his insurrectionists attacked our Capitol & Capitol Police. Anyone attacking Hennepin County deputies should be arrested. Anyone attacking peaceful protesters Hennepin County should be arrested no matter their uniform.
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Unlawful assembly declared, over 50 arrested outside Whipple building after deputy was 'struck in the head'
A protest outside the Whipple Federal Building in St. Paul has been declared an unlawful assembly after a deputy was reportedly struck in the head with ice.
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Xine @xine42.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
www.npr.org/2026/02/06/n... Trump & the dog killer are terrorizing, assaulting, and in two cases, killing American citizens. The silver lining is that they are shining a spotlight on violent tactics that predate Trump and need to be stopped. This is not who we are or should be as Americans.
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