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Clyde W Barrow

@clydewbarrow.bsky.social

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Professor of Political Science at UTRGV. Unapologetically left wing democratic socialist. Time for a general strike. State Theory, Critical University Studies, American Political Thought, Texas Politics. Speaking as a private citizen of the United States. .. more

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 1d

Ken Paxton: Glaring Hyppocrisy
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Ken Paxton — Whose Wife Sued For Divorce ‘On Biblical Grounds’ — Sues Texas School For Refusing To Display Ten Commandments

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, whose wife cited "biblical grounds" for divorcing him, is suing a local school district over the Ten Commandments.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 1d

The Billionaires are Getting Nervous 😁
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Billionaire Peter Thiel warns if you ‘proletarianize the young people,’ don’t be surprised they end up communist

"Capitalism is not working for a lot of people in New York City. It’s not working for young people."

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 2d

Ken Paxton: Do As I Say Not As I Do
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Texas sues Galveston ISD over Ten Commandments law

A federal judge has barred 11 school districts from implementing the state law, calling it unconstitutional. Paxton has ordered all other districts to display the Ten Commandments.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 3d

Sleepy Don 😂
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‘This Man Is Not Well’: Left Roasts Trump After Appearing to Fall Asleep During Oval Office Event

Many on the left are having a field day after President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep during an Oval Office press conference with pharmaceutical executives on Thursday. Democratic influencer Ha...

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 3d

Well done D.C. 😁
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Bondi and Pirro Humiliated by D.C. Hoagie Hurler Jury

Donald Trump’s most high-profile prosecutors were humiliated by a jury Thursday as it cleared a man who hurled a hoagie at a federal agent of assault. The jury in Washington D.C. took almost 24 hours ...

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 4d

The sandwich guy has been acquitted.

When the jury did not return a quick verdict, it looked like he might be toast.

Turns out they needed to chew on it some more.

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Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent

Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 4d

End the Gerontocracy! Mandatory retirement age for all public officials.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 4d

I Could Smell the Onions and Mustard 😂😂😂 Who's the Snowflake?
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Border Patrol Agent Testifies Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Him: ‘I Could Smell the Onions and Mustard’

Border Protection Agent Greg Lairmore testified against a man who threw a sandwich at him, telling the court he "could smell the onions and mustard."

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 4d

10 years overdue.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 4d

“.. in a group Signal chat, .. he wrote in part: ‘I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.’”

@reuters.com #Chicago
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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 5d

Texans vote to spend tens of billions more while making it unconstitutional to tax many businesses. Smart move guys. Now you pay for it all while they benefit.
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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 5d

Waaaahhhh!
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Newsom Roasts Trump Tantrum With Barrage of Babies Crying Salty Tears

Trump nemesis Gavin Newsom twisted the knife as the president suffered a humiliating night, compounded by California voting to allow redraw congressional lines to push back against the GOP. After a br...

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 5d

May the capitalist class tremble

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 5d

BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.

Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.

Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.

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Detroit DSA 🌹 @detroitdsa.bsky.social · 5d

We are proud to congratulate Councilman-Elect Denzel McCampbell on winning in Detroit District 7!

From NYC to Detroit, democratic socialism delivers for the working class. Join us today: act.dsausa.org/donate/membe...

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 6d

Yet another Christian. It's a weekly, if not daily, occurrence.

Pierre Polyester @canadian-critic.bsky.social · 7d

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 6d

Legal experts agree that the indictment against me and five others is politically-motivated. Thank you @legaleagle.tv @lizdye.bsky.social for bringing attention to this case.

Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 6d

Fascist Overreach in Texas
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Texas cities grapple with order to remove rainbow crosswalks

At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, state transportation officials told local leaders to remove crosswalk art often used to mark historically LGBTQ+ neighborhoods or risk losing millions in funding.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 7d

Texas Already Has the Highest Percentage on Uninsured Residents in the Country. It's About to Get Worse.
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Texas ACA insurers hike monthly premiums by 35%

The amount Texans will pay toward their ACA premiums will likely rise more steeply, with enhanced subsidies set to expire.

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Clyde W Barrow @clydewbarrow.bsky.social · 7d

End the Occupation
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The Texas Tribune

The Texas Tribune covers politics and a range of policy issues that affect all Texans. Those topics include public and higher education, health and human services, demographics and voting rights, immi...

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 7d

It’s clear who the aggressors are. Keep remaining nonviolent, and record EVERYTHING. All of these masked ICE thugs will be held accountable.

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We Rise Up Again @weriseupagain.bsky.social · 8d

I posted the first video a couple of days ago. She is saying that this is a new intimidation tactic and based on the videos she shows that's exactly what it is.
The way they threaten people is against the law! They're unlawful threats and completely DISGUSTING!
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Everyone NEEDS to know this new ICE intimidation tactic!!

YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 9d

In Albany Park, they fired pepper-spray balls to disperse an angry crowd and arrested two U.S. citizens. In Evanston, one repeatedly pointed his weapon at protesters while another knelt on a man’s back and punched him in the head.

On Halloween, ‘state-sponsored terror’ in Chicago and the north suburbs

Despite pleas from Gov. JB Pritzker to pause federal immigration enforcement operations while children celebrate Halloween, Border Patrol agents tore through Chicago and the suburbs.

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CajunBlue 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 13d

🚨In Chicago, ICE tear-gassed a street after residents demanded they release a worker taken from private property. One nurse, struggling to breathe from asthma, still stood her ground and told ICE to leave. 1/2

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 14d

Houston, Texas ICE GOONS hospitalized a 16-year-old U.S. citizen on his way to school. The teen, a star football and soccer player, was violently detained alongside his father. Despite his cries for help, “I’m underage!” the agents tackled him, resulting in severe neck and back injuries.