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Aljo Painter
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Texas-raised French resident. Fighting fascism and technical debt.
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seanacanadian.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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drannieandrews.com
Lindsey Graham is failing South Carolina.

www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-pre...
Sen. Graham is ‘objectively failing at his job,’ says Democratic challenger
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Dr. Annie Andrews joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her bid to unseat incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham. Dr. Andrews also calls for "generational change" in the Demo...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
I know we’ve been talking about the 25th Amendment being invoked for years now, but we should probably be talking about it a lot more and a lot more seriously right now.
dominicervolina.com Dom Ervolina @dominicervolina.com · 1d
Couple of things here:

1. Trump says he took another cognitive test recently

2. In front of "large numbers of doctors and experts"

3. He called the examinations "long...and very boring"

4. If you're given 3 cognitive exams in one year by panels of doctors, something is VERY wrong with you
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I've stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an "aura" around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks - Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to "ace" this Examination and, in fact, most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am "slowing up," am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am "slowing up," but it's not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it's seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean "THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES." They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful "source" of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! 908 ReTruths 3.07k Likes Dec 09, 2025, 9:11 PM
December 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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katmabu.bsky.social
Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.

All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
JUST NOW: Trump now openly says he is trying to force CNN into the hands of his allies to stop the network from criticizing him.

🇺🇸 Welcome to authoritarianism. ‘1984’ is here. (Imagine Biden saying this about Fox)
December 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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biologicaldiversity.org
We just filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue the Fish & Wildlife Service for failing to provide habitat protection to Bartram’s stonecrop, a succulent found only in the Sky Islands of #Arizona and #Mexico.

They determined that designating critical habitat was “not prudent”: bit.ly/3XJNmsk
Closeup of Bartram's stonecrop in bloom. The bloom is shaped like star with five points. The points have striking red and white stripes. Blurred in the background, you can see the rest of the plant, a smooth, blue-green desert succulent.
December 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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jasonreiduk.bsky.social
🇮🇸 Iceland’s most famous music artist, Björk calls for her home nation to join the boycott of Eurovision 2026.
December 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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speld.nl
Eerste Eurovision Peace Prize naar Benjamin Netanyahu

​Eerste Eurovision Peace Prize naar Benjamin Netanyahu
De European Broadcasting Union heeft een speciale vredesprijs in het leven geroepen.
speld.nl
December 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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antizionistjew.bsky.social
Eurovision is normalising Genocide, and we should NOT be silent about it.

#BoycottEurovision
Green Party: "BOYCOTT EUROVISION"
December 8, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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ayoub.bsky.social
Not only is Eurovision welcoming Israel (while banning Russia for the same reasons), but they’re willing to let go of Spain, Slovenia, Ireland and the Netherland, countries that have not committed war crimes.

Eurovision is willing to self-destruct just to protect Israel.

Boycott Eurovision.
December 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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theonion.com
Multiple Countries Boycott Eurovision Over Israel’s Participation
https://theonion.com/multiple-countries-boycott-eurovision-over-israels-participation/
“What if Israel is planning to sing an apology song?” Rhiannon Salkin, Systems Analyst
December 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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teamtalaricohq.bsky.social
James Talarico: The only minority destroying America is the billionaires.

Trans people aren't taking away our healthcare.

Muslims aren't defunding our schools.

Immigrants aren't cutting taxes for themselves and their rich friends.

We are focused on the wrong 1%.
December 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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newsjennifer.bsky.social
This is nothing short of mandatory right wing indoctrination at Texas high schools & colleges. Wow.
December 9, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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rawstory.com
A CNN anchor was taken aback on Monday night after an investigation revealed more clips of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth bashing President Donald Trump before he joined the administration.
'Amazing!' CNN anchor taken aback as Hegseth caught bashing 'armchair tough guy' Trump
A CNN anchor was taken aback on Monday night after an investigation revealed more clips of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth bashing President Donald Trump before he joined the administration. On Monday, CNN's KFile revealed new video of Hegseth questioning whether Trump could unite the American milita...
bit.ly
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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gabriellecthl.bsky.social
Voilà comment la télévision espagnole a annoncé son retrait de l’Eurovision 2026.

Free Palestine.
December 9, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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reuters.com
Honduras AG issues international arrest warrant for pardoned ex-president Hernandez reut.rs/4q0FoqU
Honduras AG issues international arrest warrant for pardoned ex-president Hernandez
Honduras Attorney General Johel Antonio Zelaya on Monday issued an international arrest warrant for former president Juan Orlando Hernandez, he said in a post on X.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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clarajeffery.bsky.social
Quite an announcement video from @crockett.house.gov www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...
Jasmine for Texas
YouTube video by Jasmine Crockett
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December 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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jkz12769.bsky.social
Rep. Jasmine Crockett is running for US Senate.
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FULL: Texas State Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces run for Texas Senate
YouTube video by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth
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December 9, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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attackerman.bsky.social
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
www.forever-wars.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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nytimes.com
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

A classified government report showcases shocking weaknesses of the U.S. military.

The editorial board writes that it is time for America to “create a relevant and effective force that can deter wars whenever possible and win them wherever necessary.”
Opinion | Overmatched: Why the U.S. Military Must Reinvent Itself
Investing in the old ways of war leaves America at risk.
nyti.ms
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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roadside.xor.blue
jones gas, houston, texas, 1977
jones gas, houston, texas, 1977
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Icyii…
rubenbolling.bsky.social Tom the Dancing Bug, by Ruben Bolling @rubenbolling.bsky.social · 7d
🔵 This week's Tom the Dancing Bug
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The Republican Circus:
When they came for you, did I speak out? "Not me."👻
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Brought to you by the proud and mighty Inner Hive, including long-time member Silver Smurfer and new member Jan Strnad
(join us at bit.ly/theInnerHive)
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READ IT RIGHT HERE👇
December 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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justinelliott.bsky.social
NEW:

Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal

www.propublica.org/article/trum...

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Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing ...
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December 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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democracynow.org
Do the Trump administration's lethal strikes on boats at sea constitute war crimes? "If this were a war, this would be a war crime. But because it's not a war, it's just murder," says Reed Brody, an expert on international law and a veteran war crimes prosecutor.
December 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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franceinter.fr
"Depuis sa prison, Nicolas Sarkozy creuse un tunnel vers le Rassemblement national." ➡️ https://l.franceinter.fr/gm6

[Édito politique, Patrick Cohen]
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM