@melissap1.bsky.social
Former GOP. Despise Trump & MAGA. Here to support democracy, post some cool pics, and hang with sane folks.
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The photos do not belong to me. I always cite the photographer after ©️, lest unknown.
DM = Block. I cannot like or repost nudes or porn.
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No, that's only reserved for President of US and his cabinet. The rest of us are held to account. Law and order only applies to some as we have now learned.🙄
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"The Department of Homeland Security spent the last year building ICE into something that looks less like a disciplined law enforcement agency than a small paramilitary force."
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This Isn’t What De-escalation Looks Like
Trump can’t tame the monster he made.
open.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:53 PM
"The Department of Homeland Security spent the last year building ICE into something that looks less like a disciplined law enforcement agency than a small paramilitary force."
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Important point by @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social.
“She's working very hard on trying to keep the election safe.” That’s what Trump said about Tulsi Gabbard’s presence at the Fulton County raid.
It’s a forward-looking lie, a threat to upcoming elections. It isn’t just about chasing conspiracy theories of the past.
www.foxnews.com/politics/tru...
It’s a forward-looking lie, a threat to upcoming elections. It isn’t just about chasing conspiracy theories of the past.
www.foxnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump confirms what Tulsi Gabbard was doing at Georgia election center
President Donald Trump said Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was in Georgia at an election facility seeking to "keep the election safe."
www.foxnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Important point by @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social.
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Remarkable: 55% of noncollege whites and even 50% of rural whites say ICE is too aggressive, per new Fox News poll.
And 71% of independents disapprove of Trump on immigration.
This is digging deep into Trump's base.
We detail these numbers on today's pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
And 71% of independents disapprove of Trump on immigration.
This is digging deep into Trump's base.
We detail these numbers on today's pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Trump Tirade over Protests Goes Off Rails as Crushing Fox Poll Hits
As Trump grows more delusional about how hated his ICE raids have become, a longtime pro-immigrant organizer explains why this may be a watershed moment in terms of public opinion on the issue.
newrepublic.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Remarkable: 55% of noncollege whites and even 50% of rural whites say ICE is too aggressive, per new Fox News poll.
And 71% of independents disapprove of Trump on immigration.
This is digging deep into Trump's base.
We detail these numbers on today's pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
And 71% of independents disapprove of Trump on immigration.
This is digging deep into Trump's base.
We detail these numbers on today's pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Happy #Monday #Bluesky!
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston Churchill
Matterhorn, #Switzerland
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#photography #landscapephotography #landscape #NaturePhotography #nature #mountains #quotes
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston Churchill
Matterhorn, #Switzerland
©️ patheight
#photography #landscapephotography #landscape #NaturePhotography #nature #mountains #quotes
February 2, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Happy #Monday #Bluesky!
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston Churchill
Matterhorn, #Switzerland
©️ patheight
#photography #landscapephotography #landscape #NaturePhotography #nature #mountains #quotes
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston Churchill
Matterhorn, #Switzerland
©️ patheight
#photography #landscapephotography #landscape #NaturePhotography #nature #mountains #quotes
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Globe and Mail cartoon
February 2, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Globe and Mail cartoon
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If true, this could explain a lot: Epstein’s mysterious money; the wire transactions to former Soviet states; Trump’s submissiveness around Putin.
Epstein's sex empire was 'KGB honeytrap'
The release of more than three million new documents relating to the late sex offender gives credence to claims made by senior security officials: that Epstein was working on behalf of Moscow.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 12:26 AM
If true, this could explain a lot: Epstein’s mysterious money; the wire transactions to former Soviet states; Trump’s submissiveness around Putin.
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This is corruption on a breathtaking level. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, an Abu Dhabi royal nicknamed the "spy sheikh", pumped $187mn into Trump family businesses. A WSJ team has the whole story, reported here for the first time. Remember: Jimmy Carter had to sell his peanut farm.
‘Spy Sheikh’ Bought Secret Stake in Trump Company
$500 million investment for 49% of World Liberty came months before U.A.E. won access to tightly guarded American AI chips.
www.wsj.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:30 AM
This is corruption on a breathtaking level. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, an Abu Dhabi royal nicknamed the "spy sheikh", pumped $187mn into Trump family businesses. A WSJ team has the whole story, reported here for the first time. Remember: Jimmy Carter had to sell his peanut farm.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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NEW: This isn't about "training." The two agents who murdered Alex Pretti - Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez - have been with Border Patrol for 8 and 12 years respectively. You can't reform CBP. Abolish ICE/CBP. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:26 PM
NEW: This isn't about "training." The two agents who murdered Alex Pretti - Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez - have been with Border Patrol for 8 and 12 years respectively. You can't reform CBP. Abolish ICE/CBP. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
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"Just three months before he was arrested on federal child sex trafficking charges in 2019, Jeffrey Epstein had a mission: get Brad Karp, chair of the law firm Paul Weiss, into America’s most exclusive golf club, with the help of former White House strategist Steve Bannon. ..
Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp told Jeffrey Epstein: ‘You’re amazing’ ft.trib.al/0dStAqB
Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp told Jeffrey Epstein: ‘You’re amazing’
Department of Justice documents detail relationship between head of Wall Street law firm and child sex offender
ft.trib.al
February 2, 2026 at 2:51 AM
"Just three months before he was arrested on federal child sex trafficking charges in 2019, Jeffrey Epstein had a mission: get Brad Karp, chair of the law firm Paul Weiss, into America’s most exclusive golf club, with the help of former White House strategist Steve Bannon. ..
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2013
Post-conviction.
After the plea deal.
Everyone knew who Epstein was by then.
At some point, “I didn’t know” stops being believable.
Post-conviction.
After the plea deal.
Everyone knew who Epstein was by then.
At some point, “I didn’t know” stops being believable.
February 2, 2026 at 2:35 AM
2013
Post-conviction.
After the plea deal.
Everyone knew who Epstein was by then.
At some point, “I didn’t know” stops being believable.
Post-conviction.
After the plea deal.
Everyone knew who Epstein was by then.
At some point, “I didn’t know” stops being believable.
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President Trump says he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center for two years. It follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. n.pr/45GnJNr
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for construction in July, Trump says
President Trump says he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center for two years. It follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building.
n.pr
February 2, 2026 at 2:48 AM
President Trump says he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center for two years. It follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. n.pr/45GnJNr
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BREAKING: President Trump announces the Kennedy Center will close on the Fourth of July for a two-year renovation.
Trump says Kennedy Center will close for two years for renovations
The center has experienced several cancelations from performers after its board voted to add Trump's name to it last year.
nbcnews.to
February 2, 2026 at 12:17 AM
BREAKING: President Trump announces the Kennedy Center will close on the Fourth of July for a two-year renovation.
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CBS News’ newest contributor seemingly chose Epstein over his wife’s pleas.
CBS News’ Star Hire Hung With Epstein as Baby Son Fought for Life
CBS News’ newest contributor seemingly chose Epstein over his wife’s pleas.
trib.al
February 1, 2026 at 8:23 PM
CBS News’ newest contributor seemingly chose Epstein over his wife’s pleas.
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🚨 Declassified FBI memo reveals Trump “compromised by Israel” and that Kushner was running a parallel State Department. Epstein and Dershowitz likely co-opted Mossad agents.
Plus more Russian interference and sketchy ties
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
Plus more Russian interference and sketchy ties
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
February 1, 2026 at 1:40 PM
🚨 Declassified FBI memo reveals Trump “compromised by Israel” and that Kushner was running a parallel State Department. Epstein and Dershowitz likely co-opted Mossad agents.
Plus more Russian interference and sketchy ties
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
Plus more Russian interference and sketchy ties
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
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What is painfully obvious in these moments isn't simply that the person allegedly leading this country is a terrible human being; it is that anyone left still defending him, applauding him, justifying him, and celebrating him probably is too...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/no-good-pe...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/no-good-pe...
No, Good People Don't Still Support Him
Everyone believes they're essentially a good human being.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:46 PM
What is painfully obvious in these moments isn't simply that the person allegedly leading this country is a terrible human being; it is that anyone left still defending him, applauding him, justifying him, and celebrating him probably is too...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/no-good-pe...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/no-good-pe...
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Trump says he can solve UN financial problem 'very easily'
Trump says he can solve UN financial problem 'very easily'
Trump declined to tell POLITICO Sunday whether the United States would make good on the billions of dollars it owes the international body.
dlvr.it
February 1, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Trump says he can solve UN financial problem 'very easily'
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I guess they are pretty upset.
For some reason.
For some reason.
February 1, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I guess they are pretty upset.
For some reason.
For some reason.
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Since in his entire adult life Trump has never given a shit about anyone but himself, the pedophile führer must be talking about his imaginary friends, 'me, myself, and I.' 😂🤣👇
February 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Since in his entire adult life Trump has never given a shit about anyone but himself, the pedophile führer must be talking about his imaginary friends, 'me, myself, and I.' 😂🤣👇
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TRUMP TODAY: There was an election in Texas? What?
TRUMP YESTERDAY:
TRUMP YESTERDAY:
February 1, 2026 at 5:52 PM
TRUMP TODAY: There was an election in Texas? What?
TRUMP YESTERDAY:
TRUMP YESTERDAY:
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Q: In Texas, a Democrat won a special election in an area you won by 17 points. Your reaction?
TRUMP: I don't know. I didn't hear about it. Somebody ran -- where?
Q: In Texas
TRUMP: I'm not involved. You mean I won by 17, and this person lost? Things like that happen. I'm not on the ballot
TRUMP: I don't know. I didn't hear about it. Somebody ran -- where?
Q: In Texas
TRUMP: I'm not involved. You mean I won by 17, and this person lost? Things like that happen. I'm not on the ballot
February 1, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Q: In Texas, a Democrat won a special election in an area you won by 17 points. Your reaction?
TRUMP: I don't know. I didn't hear about it. Somebody ran -- where?
Q: In Texas
TRUMP: I'm not involved. You mean I won by 17, and this person lost? Things like that happen. I'm not on the ballot
TRUMP: I don't know. I didn't hear about it. Somebody ran -- where?
Q: In Texas
TRUMP: I'm not involved. You mean I won by 17, and this person lost? Things like that happen. I'm not on the ballot
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Most documentaries have a budget in the thousands, not $75 million with a $35 million in marketing. They don’t get free hype from a president, Fox & other media. They don’t open in 1400 theaters. Fox is comparing Melania’s putrid numbers with those and calling it a success.
February 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Most documentaries have a budget in the thousands, not $75 million with a $35 million in marketing. They don’t get free hype from a president, Fox & other media. They don’t open in 1400 theaters. Fox is comparing Melania’s putrid numbers with those and calling it a success.
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A top Department of Justice official melted down when confronted about the president’s appearance in the newest batch of Epstein files.
DOJ Goon Loses Cool When Asked About Trump in Epstein Files
Todd Blanche whined that CNN host Dana Bash was “not being fair” by pointing out new documents that name the president.
trib.al
February 1, 2026 at 5:39 PM
A top Department of Justice official melted down when confronted about the president’s appearance in the newest batch of Epstein files.