Paul
@paulatkinsonpdx.bsky.social
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Anyone who voted for TFG don't bother to follow, you'll be blocked because you're a bad person.
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Anyone who voted for TFG don't bother to follow, you'll be blocked because you're a bad person.
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Fun fact, the largest portion of the remaining Epstein fortune is invested with Peter fucking Thiel
youtube.com/watch?v=Ehg8Lztu-A0&feature=youtu.be
youtube.com/watch?v=Ehg8Lztu-A0&feature=youtu.be
Peter Thiel's Epstein Dinners: Putin's Ambassador, Trump's Team & The 2016 Plot
YouTube video by The Daily Chronicle
youtube.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Fun fact, the largest portion of the remaining Epstein fortune is invested with Peter fucking Thiel
youtube.com/watch?v=Ehg8Lztu-A0&feature=youtu.be
youtube.com/watch?v=Ehg8Lztu-A0&feature=youtu.be
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Portland voters should ALSO be aware that @councilordanryan.bsky.social, @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social, Councilor Steve Novick, and @councilorclark.bsky.social were the 4 city councilors who voted AGAINST the proposed & adopted oversight that (so far) has uncovered $106 Million in unspent funds.
Thanks to @counciloravalos.bsky.social, @councilormorillo.bsky.social, @councilorgreen.bsky.social for proposing this oversight, and @councilorkanal.bsky.social, @councilortkl.bsky.social, @councilordunphy.bsky.social, @councilorsmith1.bsky.social, @councilorepg.bsky.social for supporting it… 3/4
February 7, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Portland voters should ALSO be aware that @councilordanryan.bsky.social, @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social, Councilor Steve Novick, and @councilorclark.bsky.social were the 4 city councilors who voted AGAINST the proposed & adopted oversight that (so far) has uncovered $106 Million in unspent funds.
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Not sure if anyone has noticed a pattern that everything this administration does seems to benefit Moscow: weaken alliance credibility and deterrence and signal unpredictability.
February 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Not sure if anyone has noticed a pattern that everything this administration does seems to benefit Moscow: weaken alliance credibility and deterrence and signal unpredictability.
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“That means that they can track your location, where you go, what you do and especially who you talk to," U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said.
ICE is buying Americans' private data from 'sleazy' brokers, Oregon senator warns
“That means that they can track your location, where you go, what you do and especially who you talk to," U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said.
www.oregonlive.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM
“That means that they can track your location, where you go, what you do and especially who you talk to," U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said.
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A debriefing note from FBI interview with a Confidential Human Source is filled with nuggets on Epstein's money laundering activities and dealings with Trump.
February 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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You should read this. It is the type of detail that experts in authoritarian regimes see as telling.
In this case, state agents are offered impunity from higher ups, and the legal system is rendered inoperative as a mode of accountability.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
In this case, state agents are offered impunity from higher ups, and the legal system is rendered inoperative as a mode of accountability.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:47 PM
You should read this. It is the type of detail that experts in authoritarian regimes see as telling.
In this case, state agents are offered impunity from higher ups, and the legal system is rendered inoperative as a mode of accountability.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
In this case, state agents are offered impunity from higher ups, and the legal system is rendered inoperative as a mode of accountability.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
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The congressional switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. Put it in your cell phone. Use it. If you're not calling at least once a week, you're not doing your part.
Ten countries have now opened investigations into male nationals mentioned in the files. But not US.
February 7, 2026 at 5:32 AM
The congressional switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. Put it in your cell phone. Use it. If you're not calling at least once a week, you're not doing your part.
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POLITICO: “As Europe’s political class moves to clean up its mess and address its shame concerning ties with Epstein , it’s inadvertently highlighting the comparative lack of accountability in 🇺🇸- No prominent politicians have taken a fall.” www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 7, 2026 at 4:42 AM
POLITICO: “As Europe’s political class moves to clean up its mess and address its shame concerning ties with Epstein , it’s inadvertently highlighting the comparative lack of accountability in 🇺🇸- No prominent politicians have taken a fall.” www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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In case someone needs an action breakout:
The guy that Epstein and Maxwell were apparently networking with is now Head Of Global Security For Frito-Lay
So you know what to boycott
The guy that Epstein and Maxwell were apparently networking with is now Head Of Global Security For Frito-Lay
So you know what to boycott
Thread: emails from the Jeffrey Epstein library strongly suggest that Epstein and/or Ghislaine Maxwell were in communication with the Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas Secret Service Field Office in 2009, after Epstein was initially convicted in 2008
In an email exchange with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell wrote that a man named Mike Lee's current position as of 2009 was "Head of dalas" (sic), and clarified she meant Dallas and that it was not a codeword.
Hmm...
Hmm...
February 7, 2026 at 12:57 AM
In case someone needs an action breakout:
The guy that Epstein and Maxwell were apparently networking with is now Head Of Global Security For Frito-Lay
So you know what to boycott
The guy that Epstein and Maxwell were apparently networking with is now Head Of Global Security For Frito-Lay
So you know what to boycott
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NEW STORY: Trump admits he was the one who found the video and asked that it be posted from his Truth Social account. Refuses to apologize.
February 7, 2026 at 12:48 AM
NEW STORY: Trump admits he was the one who found the video and asked that it be posted from his Truth Social account. Refuses to apologize.
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Well put. This is a solution in search of a nonexistent problem, all to make it far harder for millions to vote. That's vote suppression, folks.
February 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Well put. This is a solution in search of a nonexistent problem, all to make it far harder for millions to vote. That's vote suppression, folks.
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We could fully pay a year’s rent for over 4,000 Portlanders ($2,000/mo) with that. That’s almost enough to house everyone marked as unsheltered in Multnomah County overall! Please just house people, my god.
February 6, 2026 at 11:45 PM
We could fully pay a year’s rent for over 4,000 Portlanders ($2,000/mo) with that. That’s almost enough to house everyone marked as unsheltered in Multnomah County overall! Please just house people, my god.
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When your representative says "Don't talk to me about my own morality," I suggest talking to them about their own morality INCESSANTLY.
“I would rather you vote for what is morally correct,” Davidson said.
“Don’t talk to me about my own morality,” DeLauro shot back.
“Don’t tell your constituents what they can and can’t talk to you about,” replied Rev. Nathan Empsall. “What you are voting for is not moral.”
“Don’t talk to me about my own morality,” DeLauro shot back.
“Don’t tell your constituents what they can and can’t talk to you about,” replied Rev. Nathan Empsall. “What you are voting for is not moral.”
DeLauro to pressing clergy: 'I will not vote to abolish ICE'
The Connecticut U.S. representative found herself at odds with faith leaders.
www.ctpublic.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:53 PM
When your representative says "Don't talk to me about my own morality," I suggest talking to them about their own morality INCESSANTLY.
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Massive crowd at Elizabeth Caruthers park just a few blocks away from the Portland ICE facility for the Labor Against ICE rally and march. Lots of various unions out showing support. Not sure l've ever seen a crowd this big at a rally here
January 31, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Massive crowd at Elizabeth Caruthers park just a few blocks away from the Portland ICE facility for the Labor Against ICE rally and march. Lots of various unions out showing support. Not sure l've ever seen a crowd this big at a rally here
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For instance PR [prop rep] encourages more than 2 individuals or parties to run. A quota is calculated based on number valid votes & the vote goes down thru the 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc count until a candidate reaches the quota. Result is that the candidate, which most people are happy with, gets elected.
February 6, 2026 at 10:47 PM
For instance PR [prop rep] encourages more than 2 individuals or parties to run. A quota is calculated based on number valid votes & the vote goes down thru the 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc count until a candidate reaches the quota. Result is that the candidate, which most people are happy with, gets elected.
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Many countries, such as the UK & US, have versions of ‘first past the post’. These are inherently undemocratic & off-putting. You can learn all about proportional representation here. It’s interesting that ppl talk about getting rid of certain politicos, but not the system that creates them!
Proportional representation
Proportional representation is the system of voting used in elections in Ireland. From quotas to recounts, this document explains how it all works.
www.citizensinformation.ie
February 6, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Many countries, such as the UK & US, have versions of ‘first past the post’. These are inherently undemocratic & off-putting. You can learn all about proportional representation here. It’s interesting that ppl talk about getting rid of certain politicos, but not the system that creates them!
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This is what a real president looks like.
Irish President Catherine Connolly got quizzed on global affairs by young activists on the final day of her visit to Northern Ireland. Connolly was elected by proportional representation.
Irish President Catherine Connolly got quizzed on global affairs by young activists on the final day of her visit to Northern Ireland. Connolly was elected by proportional representation.
President gets quizzed on world affairs by young activists on final day of visit to the North
Catherine Connolly spent a second day in Derry.
www.thejournal.ie
February 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM
This is what a real president looks like.
Irish President Catherine Connolly got quizzed on global affairs by young activists on the final day of her visit to Northern Ireland. Connolly was elected by proportional representation.
Irish President Catherine Connolly got quizzed on global affairs by young activists on the final day of her visit to Northern Ireland. Connolly was elected by proportional representation.
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NEW: A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
NEW: A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
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It is a huge deal that Daniel Biss — Daniel Biss!! who is Jewish and connected in the Jewish community — is saying this
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February 6, 2026 at 1:07 PM
It is a huge deal that Daniel Biss — Daniel Biss!! who is Jewish and connected in the Jewish community — is saying this
bsky.app/profile/matt...
bsky.app/profile/matt...
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Watching USA athletes at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies & I feel like crying. We are not "united." We are divided by corrupt leaders who are brutalizing us as they strip away our rights & freedoms. I support the athletes, but I am ashamed of what my country has become.
February 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Watching USA athletes at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies & I feel like crying. We are not "united." We are divided by corrupt leaders who are brutalizing us as they strip away our rights & freedoms. I support the athletes, but I am ashamed of what my country has become.
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He's afraid of the truth from a woman who’s been right about Trump on everything.
February 6, 2026 at 9:23 PM
He's afraid of the truth from a woman who’s been right about Trump on everything.
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If you did not read Audrey Lee's dispatch from the Portland ICE facility protests yet, I highly recommend it www.liberalcurrents.com/what-its-rea...
February 6, 2026 at 8:50 PM
If you did not read Audrey Lee's dispatch from the Portland ICE facility protests yet, I highly recommend it www.liberalcurrents.com/what-its-rea...
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Haven't seen this angle mentioned, but it's an extraordinary national security risk to have an anonymous "staffer" impersonating the president of the United States, posting racist memes, from his personal accounts, at 10 PM.
Live updates: White House blames 'staffer' for racist Obamas post shared by Trump
Trump administration live updates: New Jersey's special House primary too close to call
www.nbcnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Haven't seen this angle mentioned, but it's an extraordinary national security risk to have an anonymous "staffer" impersonating the president of the United States, posting racist memes, from his personal accounts, at 10 PM.
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It's extremely disrespectful to people who care about the issue of rampant sexual abuse in our society, especially survivors, to say the Epstein files are a distraction from anything. They're one of many disasters that need attention. If you don't care, great that you benefit from rape culture.
February 6, 2026 at 9:06 PM
It's extremely disrespectful to people who care about the issue of rampant sexual abuse in our society, especially survivors, to say the Epstein files are a distraction from anything. They're one of many disasters that need attention. If you don't care, great that you benefit from rape culture.