Antoinette 🇳🇱🌷🇺🇦🌻
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Mom of an angel 💫 - cancer survivor - retired - 'You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice' ~ Bob Marley
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NO MAGATS! 🚫 - No DMs 🚫 unless I know you personally.
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It was a salve — and tremendously reassuring — to read this today after everything Trump said yesterday and overnight. Thanks @markhertling.bsky.social
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I Helped the Army Remember Its Values. I Wish I Could Do the Same for the Country.
The virtues we uphold define who we are as soldiers or civilians, individuals or a nation.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
It was a salve — and tremendously reassuring — to read this today after everything Trump said yesterday and overnight. Thanks @markhertling.bsky.social
www.thebulwark.com/p/i-helped-t... Bulwark
www.thebulwark.com/p/i-helped-t... Bulwark
@markhertling.bsky.social I read your article earlier and it made me cry. Now, after watching you on Nicolle I'm crying again.
I hope you and family will enjoy Thanksgiving tomorrow.
Love from across the pond.
I hope you and family will enjoy Thanksgiving tomorrow.
Love from across the pond.
November 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
@markhertling.bsky.social I read your article earlier and it made me cry. Now, after watching you on Nicolle I'm crying again.
I hope you and family will enjoy Thanksgiving tomorrow.
Love from across the pond.
I hope you and family will enjoy Thanksgiving tomorrow.
Love from across the pond.
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A few thoughts about Thanksgiving in the military.
My latests in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-us...
My latests in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-us...
How the Military Celebrates Thanksgiving
Across the world, members of our armed forces come together, share a meal, and remember that they are not alone.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
A few thoughts about Thanksgiving in the military.
My latests in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-us...
My latests in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-us...
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Tom Friedman’s piece in the NYT today again brings up the specter of Neville Chamberlain in ‘39. I disagree.
A better analogy is saying to Hitler: “keep the Sudetenland, don’t worry about the Holocaust, & we’ll give you a few years to rearm to attack into Belgium again. Let’s sign that!”
A better analogy is saying to Hitler: “keep the Sudetenland, don’t worry about the Holocaust, & we’ll give you a few years to rearm to attack into Belgium again. Let’s sign that!”
@nicollewallace.bsky.social @mcfaulmike.bsky.social @benrhodes.bsky.social @markhertling.bsky.social have we lost all ability to put oneself in someone else’s shoes? If not, then why is this hard? We’d never consider a proposal like the one we/Putin (gross) offered Ukraine
November 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Tom Friedman’s piece in the NYT today again brings up the specter of Neville Chamberlain in ‘39. I disagree.
A better analogy is saying to Hitler: “keep the Sudetenland, don’t worry about the Holocaust, & we’ll give you a few years to rearm to attack into Belgium again. Let’s sign that!”
A better analogy is saying to Hitler: “keep the Sudetenland, don’t worry about the Holocaust, & we’ll give you a few years to rearm to attack into Belgium again. Let’s sign that!”
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Hey friends, I'll be joining the BBC at 6 pm ET to discuss the James Comey and Letitia James dismissals.
November 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Hey friends, I'll be joining the BBC at 6 pm ET to discuss the James Comey and Letitia James dismissals.
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@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @markhertling.bsky.social bringing the truth. If you're not subscribed to @thebulwark.com , you probably should be.
Europe Will Stand Behind Zelensky, Not Trump
Bill Kristol and Lt.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @markhertling.bsky.social bringing the truth. If you're not subscribed to @thebulwark.com , you probably should be.
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For what it’s worth, as a commander and officer it was my duty, moral obligation, and legal requirement to first question and then to not obey any illegal order I was given.
The same is true for everyone who swear their oath.
Hope that clears things up.
The same is true for everyone who swear their oath.
Hope that clears things up.
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
For what it’s worth, as a commander and officer it was my duty, moral obligation, and legal requirement to first question and then to not obey any illegal order I was given.
The same is true for everyone who swear their oath.
Hope that clears things up.
The same is true for everyone who swear their oath.
Hope that clears things up.
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Today the US Ambassador to NATO suggested that Germany should provide the next SACEUR. Funny thing, I wrote about that last March.
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The Supreme Allied Commander Must Be an American
There’s simply no realistic alternative.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today the US Ambassador to NATO suggested that Germany should provide the next SACEUR. Funny thing, I wrote about that last March.
www.thebulwark.com/p/supreme-al...
www.thebulwark.com/p/supreme-al...
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“…brief appropriate remarks.” Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, 162 years ago today, is still relevant
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My latest in the Bulwark www.thebulwark.com/p/the-great-... Bulwark
‘The Great Task Remaining Before Us’: Lincoln’s Vision at Gettysburg
On the anniversary of his address, a reminder that democracy requires dedication.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“…brief appropriate remarks.” Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, 162 years ago today, is still relevant
My latest in the Bulwark www.thebulwark.com/p/the-great-... Bulwark
My latest in the Bulwark www.thebulwark.com/p/the-great-... Bulwark
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NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
November 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
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A 34 year-old mother of 4 from Guatemala was working as a cleaner in Indiana this week when she arrived at the wrong door of a home. The occupants, fearing a burglary, shot thru the door and killed her. If you guessed the name of the town as ‘Whitestown’ you would be correct.
November 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A 34 year-old mother of 4 from Guatemala was working as a cleaner in Indiana this week when she arrived at the wrong door of a home. The occupants, fearing a burglary, shot thru the door and killed her. If you guessed the name of the town as ‘Whitestown’ you would be correct.
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We should start calling it the SSupreme Court-heartless bastards.
November 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We should start calling it the SSupreme Court-heartless bastards.
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Even beyond Venezuela…the questions are many
My latest in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/nigeria-ro...
My latest in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/nigeria-ro...
Threatening Nigeria? Leaving Romania? The Chaos of Trump’s Foreign Policy
Meandering on the world stage isn’t leadership, it’s dangerous.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Even beyond Venezuela…the questions are many
My latest in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/nigeria-ro...
My latest in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/nigeria-ro...
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It’s official. The book is out for pre-order, and here’s a description of what’s in it!
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If I Don't Return (1st Edition Signed Copies) by Mark Hertling | Ballast Books
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November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It’s official. The book is out for pre-order, and here’s a description of what’s in it!
www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-book...
www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-book...
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POTUS has nothing on his public schedule today until phoning it in to a couple of tele-rallies in NJ & VA. At 7pm. Recovering from a long 3 day weekend in Palm Beach while 42M Americans go to work & school without SNAP benefits. USA is being destroyed by a lazy, spoiled predator.
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
POTUS has nothing on his public schedule today until phoning it in to a couple of tele-rallies in NJ & VA. At 7pm. Recovering from a long 3 day weekend in Palm Beach while 42M Americans go to work & school without SNAP benefits. USA is being destroyed by a lazy, spoiled predator.
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Joining @rieckhoff.bsky.social & @samsteindc.bsky.social and @aliciamenendez.bsky.social (who is sitting in for @nicollewallace.bsky.social at 5 ET on @msnbc.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Joining @rieckhoff.bsky.social & @samsteindc.bsky.social and @aliciamenendez.bsky.social (who is sitting in for @nicollewallace.bsky.social at 5 ET on @msnbc.com
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When you move 8 US Navy warships into the Caribbean to distract from releasing the Epstein files and then have to move them again out of the path of a massive hurricane what’s the fuel cost to US taxpayers? Are Trump’s billionaire Pedo pals covering that too or is it on us?
October 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
When you move 8 US Navy warships into the Caribbean to distract from releasing the Epstein files and then have to move them again out of the path of a massive hurricane what’s the fuel cost to US taxpayers? Are Trump’s billionaire Pedo pals covering that too or is it on us?
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‘Let AOC go against Trump, let Jasmine go against Trump…’
Bitch, I’ve seen a f*cking umbrella go against Trump and it was a K.O.
Bitch, I’ve seen a f*cking umbrella go against Trump and it was a K.O.
October 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
‘Let AOC go against Trump, let Jasmine go against Trump…’
Bitch, I’ve seen a f*cking umbrella go against Trump and it was a K.O.
Bitch, I’ve seen a f*cking umbrella go against Trump and it was a K.O.
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Anyone who has ever had a doctor order up an MRI knows it is always just to search for perfection. Because that’s totally how healthcare works. Also, a 6 month follow up after a yearly physical is also totes normal.
October 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Anyone who has ever had a doctor order up an MRI knows it is always just to search for perfection. Because that’s totally how healthcare works. Also, a 6 month follow up after a yearly physical is also totes normal.
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I was asked to be on a bi-partisan committee supplying congress with information on food insecurity.
Yes, there are going to be A LOT of people surprised when they see the extent of our fellow citizens who use SNAP (about 40 million, lots of veterans) and WIC (over 6 million) programs.
Yes, there are going to be A LOT of people surprised when they see the extent of our fellow citizens who use SNAP (about 40 million, lots of veterans) and WIC (over 6 million) programs.
Did you know that over 1.3M active duty service members and veterans rely on SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families?
Now you know.
Now you know.
October 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I was asked to be on a bi-partisan committee supplying congress with information on food insecurity.
Yes, there are going to be A LOT of people surprised when they see the extent of our fellow citizens who use SNAP (about 40 million, lots of veterans) and WIC (over 6 million) programs.
Yes, there are going to be A LOT of people surprised when they see the extent of our fellow citizens who use SNAP (about 40 million, lots of veterans) and WIC (over 6 million) programs.
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Our friend Derek Jones, a Canadian singer/songwriter who's been supporting our fight 4 democracy here in the U.S., just released "Points of Light." He also recorded "Justice Matters" a while back. Hope you'll show him love as he stands in solidarity w/our fight for justice. youtu.be/n2dZmiy5NZE?...
Points of Light (feat. Brant Pethick)
YouTube video by Derek Jones - Topic
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October 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Our friend Derek Jones, a Canadian singer/songwriter who's been supporting our fight 4 democracy here in the U.S., just released "Points of Light." He also recorded "Justice Matters" a while back. Hope you'll show him love as he stands in solidarity w/our fight for justice. youtu.be/n2dZmiy5NZE?...
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An absolutely beautiful and inspiring article by an old friend. Do yourself a favor and read it, gou won’t regret the time spent.
www.greatpower.us/p/the-sacred...
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The sacred American spaces desecrated by the American president
The American faithful must find their voice if the divine American idea is to survive
www.greatpower.us
October 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
An absolutely beautiful and inspiring article by an old friend. Do yourself a favor and read it, gou won’t regret the time spent.
www.greatpower.us/p/the-sacred...
www.greatpower.us/p/the-sacred...
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“I’m still surprised so many others chose to stay silent instead of speaking the truth back in 2016. Trump’s racism and sexual predation were no secret. His lies, malfeasance and prolific incompetence in business were already in public view - if you were even mildly aware of his history in NYC.” ope
'Breakdown'
Much of the motivation behind my years speaking out against Trump has been to contextualize his actions and provide some insight into just how deviant and depraved he truly is; how outside the boundar...
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October 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
“I’m still surprised so many others chose to stay silent instead of speaking the truth back in 2016. Trump’s racism and sexual predation were no secret. His lies, malfeasance and prolific incompetence in business were already in public view - if you were even mildly aware of his history in NYC.” ope
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“Trump’s connection to Epstein and both men’s involvement in money laundering and sex-trafficking, as well as the collection of kompromat, was one of the worst kept secrets in New York City, let alone Palm Beach.” open.substack.com/pub/noelcasl...
'Rock the Casbah'
On Monday, Trump gloated in Israel and Egypt and called himself the ‘President of Peace’ while embracing President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
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October 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
“Trump’s connection to Epstein and both men’s involvement in money laundering and sex-trafficking, as well as the collection of kompromat, was one of the worst kept secrets in New York City, let alone Palm Beach.” open.substack.com/pub/noelcasl...