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The_Lady_Red
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The_Lady_Red @theladyred.bsky.social · Sep 27
I think there's a whole buncha people who never were taught what happens when dictators take power.

These are all from the 20th C.

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Soviet Union: Joseph Stalin Rise to power: After the death of Vladimir Lenin, Stalin consolidated his power over the Soviet Union by 1929. The Great Purge (1936–1938): A brutal campaign to eliminate political rivals and perceived threats within the Communist Party and military. It resulted in the execution of at least 750,000 people and sent over a million to the Gulag, a network of forced labor camps. • Forced famine: During the collectivization of agriculture, Stalin's policies, including seizing grain from peasants, caused a devastating famine in the early 1930s, particularly in Ukraine, leading to millions of deaths. China: Mao Zedong Rise to power: Mao Zedong became the Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party and leader of the People's Republic of China in 1949 after the Chinese Civil War. • The Great Leap Forward (1958–1962): An economic and social campaign that led to the Great Chinese Famine, which killed tens of millions through starvation caused by disastrous agricultural policies. • The Cultural Revolution (1966-1976): A sociopolitical movement to purge "capitalist" and traditional elements from Chinese society. It led to widespread violence, with Red Guards persecuting, humiliating, and killing intellectuals, officials, and others. Estimates of the death toll range from 500,000 to 2 million. Cambodia: Pol Pot Rise to power: Pol Pot became the leader of the Khmer Rouge communist movement and took control of Cambodia in 1975. • The Killing Fields (1975-1979): The Khmer Rouge forced the country's urban population into rural labor camps to create an agrarian utopia. The regime's policies of forced labor, starvation, and execution were responsible for the deaths of up to 2 million Cambodians. • Targeting intellectuals: The Khmer Rouge specifically targeted intellectuals, ethnic minorities, and former government officials, often executing them in mass graves known as the Killing Fields. Dominican Republic: Rafael Trujillo Rise to power: Trujillo seized power in the Dominican Republic in 1930 and ruled with absolute control for over 30 years. • The Parsley Massacre (1937): Trujillo ordered the massacre of tens of thousands of Haitians living in the Dominican Republic, claiming they were a threat. • Brutality and repression: His regime was known for its persecution of political opponents, the use of a secret police, and a pervasive cult of personality.
theladyred.bsky.social
got a burning building two rooms, a

They never answered the

@awareness_advocacy_change

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a woman in a brown print dress sitting in a circle of women talks and gesture. got a burning building two rooms, a They never answered the @awareness_advocacy_change and 5 others OP credit to @notsoerudite_
February 18, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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acallan1.bsky.social
the people need Nicole‘s full analysis of the good doggo's expected positioning in the next release of the Olympic Committee Pet Playoff rankings. I fear French Judge Hunter Yurachek will screw 'em over but maybe that's just past trauma talking 🥹
February 18, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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misterstampy.bsky.social
I will pay LITERAL dollars for you to 'interview' the DoggOlympic XC champion!!! (I mean, B-roll has to be shot at some point...)
February 18, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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nauerbach.com
he tried to walk through the mixed zone but got stopped! I assume due to lack of credential
February 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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rodger.bsky.social
Olympics Dog was chasing the motorized camera they have to capture the competitors at the finish line, then decided to chase some competitors instead
February 18, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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rodger.bsky.social
DOG AT THE OLYMPICS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
February 18, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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surelyucantbser.bsky.social
BTW I just noticed the sign behind him says

"Drama Queen"

pretty much nails it
February 18, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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chickgonebad.bsky.social
“I want to find some decent way to restore dignity to these boys and to give some level of healing to their families,” said Crystal Foretia, a former Juvenile Services researcher who helped draft the grant. marylandmatters.org/2026/02/16/g...
Grant will fuel probe of deaths, unmarked graves at former reform school for Black boys  - Maryland Matters
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services won a $200,000 grant to search for the remains of what are believed to be hundreds of Black boys buried near the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center, the fir...
marylandmatters.org
February 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
theladyred.bsky.social
The FDA has removed a webpage warning about dangerous therapies claiming to treat autism. It’s part of a series of actions the agency has taken under RFK Jr. to discredit long-established science.

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Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments
The FDA has taken down a webpage warning about therapies and products making “false claims” of treating autism. It’s part of a series of actions the agency has taken under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy ...
propub.li
February 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM
theladyred.bsky.social
PSA: How FBI and DHS can access your phone or email

Liz Oyer, frmr Pardons Atty

youtube.com/shorts/hZtNj...
screenshot from Insta. A brunette woman in a maroon blazer addresses camera. FEEL IF THE @Lawyer_Oyer PSA: How FBI and DHS can access your phone or email https://youtube.com/shorts/hZtNjijS5bo
February 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM
theladyred.bsky.social
How a San Diego council member wants to prevent a repeat of fee-hike sticker shock
Raul Campillo first proposed his idea in November, months after new trash pickup fees took effect. Now he says he's strengthened it
How a San Diego council member wants to prevent a repeat of fee-hike sticker shock
Raul Campillo first proposed his idea in November, months after new trash pickup fees took effect. Now he says he’s strengthened it.
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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catfi9ht.bsky.social
You can completely uninstall/disable copilot on Windows. Your system and local search will run faster afterward. www.howtogeek.com/how-to-rip-o...
February 17, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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highcountrynews.org
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Betty Reid Soskin, who taught about the Black experience during WWII at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, CA. At 104, she was the oldest ranger serving at the NPS.
Unique Westerners inspire HCN - High Country News
Thank-yous, farewells and forthcoming welcomes to the people who keep the organization going.
buff.ly
February 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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onestpress.onestnetwork.com
They know exactly what they’re doing
Mao Ning EF & @SpoxCHN_MaoNing X.com On the eve of the Spring Festival marking the Year of the Horse, President Xi Jinping replied to friends in the U.S. state of lowa and sent them a New Year card. Xi Jinping wrote that "41 years ago when I visited lowa, I received your warm hospitality, and those fond memories remain fresh in my mind to this day." He also noted that the hope of the China-U.S. relationship lies in the people, its foundation is in grassroots connections, its future depends on the youth, and its vitality comes from subnational exchanges. No matter how things may change, the will of the Chinese and American peoples for exchanges and cooperation will not change, and the amity and friendship between young Chinese and Americans will not change.
February 18, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
Directly into my veins.
Colbert looking at Colbert being the story Colbert noting his longtime relationship with CBS. Colbert reading the statement CBS released without consulting him, noting that his script yesterday was OK’ed by the lawyers, and wondering why Paramount won’t stand up to the “bullies.” Colbert putting the “crap” statement in a dog-poop bag.
February 18, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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February 18, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social
The world isn't just watching the U.S. and Trump; they're laughing at us.
February 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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February 18, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social
After a 23 year old member of the Coast Guard went overboard in the Pacific, Kristi Noem diverted rescue aircraft away from trying to find him so she could use them in her deportation theater. The guardsman was never found.
February 17, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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wraithbride.bsky.social
the first signs of spring ⚘

[ #art #creatureart ]
digital drawing of a hare/rabbit framed with snowdrops
February 17, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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advocate.com
Jackson was the first person to mention gays and lesbians in a national convention speech, and he marched on Washington for LGBTQ+ rights.
https://mrf.lu/zdry
February 18, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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nowthisimpact.bsky.social
Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd didn't have a dramatic coming out story. We simply got to see two incredible athletes supporting one another.

#GIrlhood
February 18, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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markhamillofficial.bsky.social
Meanwhile, in Germany, the public weighs in on what they think of the Epstein Administration.

#BrutalButAccurate
February 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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khwalz.bsky.social
So sick of stupid f*cking people who refuse to grasp the fact that the Constitution doesn't apply exclusively to American citizens, but to every person within the U.S. And they bask in the arrogance of ignorance. Is it any wonder that it's hard not to hate them.
February 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
theladyred.bsky.social
Feb 17 TTH
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:02 AM