John Paluszek
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I'm a 92-year-old center-left, "No Kings" activist.
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John Paluszek
@johnpaluszek.bsky.social
· May 21
Here's what I told Secretary of State Marco Rubio today:
What he's done is outright illegal.
His decimation of USAID and so much else has led to senseless death and suffering, and it's left the United States weaker.
We should tear up Trump's budget and write a new one.
What he's done is outright illegal.
His decimation of USAID and so much else has led to senseless death and suffering, and it's left the United States weaker.
We should tear up Trump's budget and write a new one.
Historic summary of Trump foreign policies hurting millions of people, wrecking U.S. reputation abroad.
The Epstein money trail leads straight to 45*!
45* sent FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE (4725) wire transfers to Jeffrey Epstein.
They totaled over $1.1 billion. 😱
45* sent FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE (4725) wire transfers to Jeffrey Epstein.
They totaled over $1.1 billion. 😱
February 12, 2026 at 10:22 PM
More than a dozen defendants have appeared for court-ordered appointments at the probation building before their cases are completed or during their probation, only to be arrested by #ICE.
#NassauCounty , NY
#NassauCounty , NY
February 11, 2026 at 6:21 PM
More than a dozen defendants have appeared for court-ordered appointments at the probation building before their cases are completed or during their probation, only to be arrested by #ICE.
#NassauCounty , NY
#NassauCounty , NY
House hearings to #ICE leaders:
Do Americans now have to carry their passports when they go out?
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Do Americans now have to carry their passports when they go out?
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February 11, 2026 at 4:48 AM
House hearings to #ICE leaders:
Do Americans now have to carry their passports when they go out?
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Do Americans now have to carry their passports when they go out?
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Member of the House: “Americans are living in fear” because of ICE outrages across the country. Congress must stop this.
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the.way.of.brock on Instagram: "Ignore the 4th and you’ll learn about the 2nd. Some of us aren’t even hearing the ‘lawmakers’ anymore - some of us will just go by …"
Ignore the 4th and you’ll learn about the 2nd. Some of us aren’t even hearing the ‘lawmakers’ anymore - some of us will just go by precedent - actions speak louder than words. Show gov’t issued ID, and state your business - or just pound sand. I don’t live in a country where masked bounty-hunters snatch people from their cars. At the end of the game - the king and the pawn go in the same box… #idiocracy #thisisamerica
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February 9, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Member of the House: “Americans are living in fear” because of ICE outrages across the country. Congress must stop this.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told his officers that they have a duty to intervene if they see ICE committing crimes and will be fired if they don't. We need a lot more of this.
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Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told his officers that they have a duty to intervene if they see ICE committing crimes and will be fired if they don't. We need a lot more of this.
www.ms.now/news/minneap...
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Update on #ICE “de-escalation” in Minnesota;
Context for the current Congress debate on funding #DHS / ICE -
Context for the current Congress debate on funding #DHS / ICE -
In Minnesota, ICE agents are illegally racially profiling residents, drawing weapons during arrests, claiming people’s citizenship documents are fake, and leaving people with long-lasting injuries.
There is no excuse for Democrats to continue funding these jackbooted thugs.
There is no excuse for Democrats to continue funding these jackbooted thugs.
February 7, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Brilliant, eloquent, compassionate entreaty for our troubled society by #Mamdani.
“I speak of Alex Pretti who died as he lived, caring for the stranger. ICE shot him ten times because he did something they could never fathom doing themselves.
He extended his arm towards a stranger. Not to push her down, but to help her up.”
Look for the helpers. Mamdani is a helper.
He extended his arm towards a stranger. Not to push her down, but to help her up.”
Look for the helpers. Mamdani is a helper.
February 6, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Brilliant, eloquent, compassionate entreaty for our troubled society by #Mamdani.
American #farmers on the brink with “haphazard” Trump policies.
You vote for a crook, and you get robbed!
Farmers tell Congress 'haphazard' Trump has pushed them to brink of 'widespread collapse'
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Farmers tell Congress 'haphazard' Trump has pushed them to brink of 'widespread collapse'
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Farmers tell Congress 'haphazard' Trump has pushed them to brink of 'widespread collapse'
A large group of agriculture experts warned that US farms are taking a financial beating thanks to President Donald Trump’s global trade war.In a letter sent to the chairs and ranking members of the H...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM
American #farmers on the brink with “haphazard” Trump policies.
February 6, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Global tragedy -
For the first time in more than half a century, there are no limits on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals. https://to.pbs.org/49ZOkaW
Expiration of U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons treaty sparks concerns of new arms race
For the first time in more than half a century, there are no limits on the world’s two largest atomic arsenals. The sole remaining nuclear arms treaty in the world, known as New START, is expiring bet...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Global tragedy -
Listen and share this vital message:
“Why protests matter.”
“Why protests matter.”
Our actions are making a difference & our rallies are helping to slow this administration down. Go & bring friends. Make it a party.
It's vital that other Americans & Congressional leaders see that we won't accept authoritarianism & #ICELawlessness.
Call Congress daily(both parties):202-224-3121.
It's vital that other Americans & Congressional leaders see that we won't accept authoritarianism & #ICELawlessness.
Call Congress daily(both parties):202-224-3121.
February 3, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Listen and share this vital message:
“Why protests matter.”
“Why protests matter.”
aside from everything else, listen to how incoherent Trump is over the course of this nearly 3 minute rant. If your grandpa sounded like this you'd call emergency dispatch.
Trump: "These people were brought to our country to vote, & they vote illegally. The Republicans should say, we should take over the voting in at least 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting. We have states that I won that show I didn't win. You're gonna see something in Georgia"
February 2, 2026 at 9:36 PM
A suggested formula for #immigtants:
“Strong borders.
A fair way in.
A moral way out.”
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“Strong borders.
A fair way in.
A moral way out.”
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fr_pete_the_wilderness_priest on Instagram: "Theeebathings We Can All Agree On (I Hope) #church #immigration #moral #welcome #JesusView all 38 comments"
Theeebathings We Can All Agree On (I Hope) #church #immigration #moral #welcome #Jesus
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February 2, 2026 at 2:46 AM
A suggested formula for #immigtants:
“Strong borders.
A fair way in.
A moral way out.”
www.instagram.com/reel/DUJkH1G...
“Strong borders.
A fair way in.
A moral way out.”
www.instagram.com/reel/DUJkH1G...
Reposted by John Paluszek
A week into Donald Trump’s second term 37% of Americans thought the country was headed in the right direction, while 50% thought it was on the wrong track. Those numbers are now 31% and 61%, respectively
Donald Trump’s approval rating
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February 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A week into Donald Trump’s second term 37% of Americans thought the country was headed in the right direction, while 50% thought it was on the wrong track. Those numbers are now 31% and 61%, respectively
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Buttigieg on Fox News: "When you see an American woman opening the door to her home and on her doorstep finds half a dozen federal agents in tactical gear that is more tricked out than what I would take outside the wire in Afghanistan -- I think most people get that that is wrong."
January 31, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Buttigieg on Fox News: "When you see an American woman opening the door to her home and on her doorstep finds half a dozen federal agents in tactical gear that is more tricked out than what I would take outside the wire in Afghanistan -- I think most people get that that is wrong."
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Kristi Noem: "Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen"
January 28, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Kristi Noem: "Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen"
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” – Frederick Douglass.
A sustaining mantra for all who would depose #ICE .
A sustaining mantra for all who would depose #ICE .
January 28, 2026 at 5:41 PM
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” – Frederick Douglass.
A sustaining mantra for all who would depose #ICE .
A sustaining mantra for all who would depose #ICE .
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Pope Leo’s top U.S. ally — Cardinal Joseph Tobin — calls on Congress to defund ICE.
January 27, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Pope Leo’s top U.S. ally — Cardinal Joseph Tobin — calls on Congress to defund ICE.