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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.
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
I had been trying to find out more regarding this civil contempt in Minnesota, and an update in the Fox9 report from Paul Blume (whose tweets are below) suggests the gov't miraculously found the man's ID documents quickly after the civil contempt finding. www.fox9.com/news/federal...
Provinzino ordered Isihara to pay daily fines of $500 for everyday Soto Jimenez does not have his identifications moving forward. The fines start accruing on Thursday. In an update Wednesday night, Soto Jimenez's attorney says the government has since provided a tracking number for overnight delivery of his identification paperwork. They expect to have the documents in hand on Thursday, and that would nullify any fines imposed by Judge Provinzino.
February 19, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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peterstefanovic.bsky.social
Technology firms that do not take down abusive images from their platforms within 48 hours face being blocked from the UK under new rules proposed by the government

www.lbc.co.uk/article/reve...
Remove revenge porn quickly or be blocked in Britain, Starmer tells tech giants | LBC
The Government is tabling an amendment which would legally require companies to take down abusive content within 48 hours
www.lbc.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 6:08 AM
theladyred.bsky.social
Dr. Linda Davis, a special education teacher, was ignored by ICE agents for 45 minutes following the crash that took her life.

She was struck Monday in Savannah when a man fled from agents. According to witnesses, agents did not approach the vehicle to offer aid.
screenshot of Dr. Linda Davis from WJCL NEWS 22. Dr. Linda Davis, a special education teacher, was ignored by ICE agents for 45 minutes following the crash that took her life. She was struck Monday in Savannah when a man fled from agents. According to witnesses, agents did not approach the vehicle to offer aid. They did not offer aid to Renee. They did not perform CPR on Alex. They left Linda alone. Abolish ICE. DEADLY ICE VEHICLE PURSUIT SCHOOL TEACHER KILLED BY VEHICLE BEING PURSUED BY ICE AGENTS WJCL 22abc
February 19, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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Playing Now: DON`T BRING ME DOWN by Electric Light Orchestra | Tune in to http://TheLex.FM -- 50s Thru 80s -- 4 Decades of My Faves #oldies
Playing Now: DON`T BRING ME DOWN by Electric Light Orchestra | Tune in to http://TheLex.FM -- 50s Thru 80s -- 4 Decades of My Faves #oldies
February 19, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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bbcradio2bot.bsky.social
BBC Radio 2
Owain Wyn Evans

Now Playing
Dolly Parton
Light Of A Clear Blue Morning (feat. Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Reba McEntire & Queen Latifah)
February 19, 2026 at 5:43 AM
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jeanchimera.bsky.social
It reads like the cut-and-paste went wrong. Like, oh, the end of this sentence needs to go with that phrase over there. But it got dropped in the wrong place? Then the whole thing was edited by their 11yo.
February 19, 2026 at 4:21 AM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
From my declaration filed as part of Law Dork's motion to intervene in the case that is the basis of these reports to improve court access.

Subscribe to Law Dork now to support my work: www.lawdork.com/subscribe
One of the primary ways I perform the functions of Law Dork is by reviewing, analyzing, and posting court filings. I always link to the relevant filings in any 1 case I am covering because I believe it is critical that the public have access to the primary sources at issue in any story.
February 19, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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maudi63.bsky.social
From Ashley Biden’s IG.❤️
February 19, 2026 at 5:37 AM
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harrylitman.bsky.social
"Voter rolls...contain names, addresses, party affiliations[], and voting histories...In the wrong hands, they become instruments for advancing allegations of fraud or irregularity."

The Four Ways Trump Plans to Delegitimize this Fall’s Elections newrepublic.com/article/2066... via @newrepublic.com
The Four Ways Trump Plans to Delegitimize this Fall’s Elections
His goal here isn’t necessarily victory on the merits. It may be delay, uncertainty, and public doubt—especially in close races.
newrepublic.com
February 19, 2026 at 5:40 AM
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govwesmoore.bsky.social
The President is lying to the public:

1) For the past century, the federal government has been responsible for the Potomac Interceptor – not Maryland. The sewage pipe is on federal land.

youtu.be/OKyIKHW8ONI
The President is Lying to the Public
YouTube video by Governor Wes Moore
youtu.be
February 18, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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debmd.bsky.social
Doesn't Pam #Bondi realize that she will likely outlive the current admin and that crimes will be prosecuted even if you are AG? She is using DOJ to enrich her brother...
youtube.com/shorts/9200i...
Big wins for Pam Bondi’s brother, Brad
YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer
youtube.com
February 19, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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garythoren.bsky.social
Good night, queers & weirdos 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🤓
Tonight I’m drifting off to the Forgotten Queers episode on Keith Haring, w/Dean’s voice in my ear as I fall asleep.
Which episode will you listen to as you head into dreamland?
Whichever you choose, remember, I ❤️ U

🎧 open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/ij3qtnav

Sleep gently 😌
a fairy is flying through the stars with the words sweet dreams
Alt: a fairy is flying through the stars with the words sweet dreams
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February 19, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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frankboyles.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/sass...
February 19, 2026 at 5:09 AM
theladyred.bsky.social
post from itspialara. text in front of a statue of the Venus of Willendorf. reject ALL beauty standards rooted in pedophilia NOW. grow out your bush, embrace your smile lines, cancel ur Botox appointment, stop restricting your diet. it needs to die.
February 19, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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morgfair.bsky.social
Tucker Carlson detained in Israel after taking MAGA official up on debate offer: report

www.rawstory.com/tucker-carls...
Tucker Carlson detained in Israel after taking MAGA official up on debate offer: report
Former Fox News host turned far-right influencer Tucker Carlson claimed Israeli security forces briefly detained him at the airport after a trip to Tel Aviv for a chat with former Arkansas Gov. and cu...
www.rawstory.com
February 19, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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badtoss.bsky.social
Mossad would have a reason, just sayin’
February 19, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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audrelawdamercy.bsky.social
FINALLY
kyledcheney.bsky.social Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 12h
JUST IN: Judge Provinzino in Minnesota has held a Justice Department attorney in civil contempt for violations of her order requiring the return of a released ICE detainee’s ID documents. He must pay $500 a day until the documents are returned.
February 19, 2026 at 4:39 AM
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tyheekate.bsky.social
This is everything! 👇🏼 Oprah, Jay Shetty, Elizabeth Gilbert among hundreds of others have been silent. It’s unconscionable.
theladyred.bsky.social The_Lady_Red @theladyred.bsky.social · 11h
read this summary of what’s in the Epstein files by fellow Substacker and disappointed Chopra fan Dr. Scott Mills

The Silence: Inside The Chopra-Epstein Files. He painstakingly read the files directly and summarizes what’s in there about Deepak Chopra.

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Blowing The Whistle On Deepak Chopra, The Epstein Files, Cancel Culture, & Holding My Influencer Peers (& Myself) Accountable
In Which I Reveal What I Know (& Wish I Didn't) About Deepak, Louise Hay, Joe Dispenza, Gabby Bernstein, Wayne Dyer, Christiane Northrup & Way Too Many Others
open.substack.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:31 AM
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madisonkittay.bsky.social
Gold Medal for being a 10/10 Good Boi.

Also, I wonder if those skiers thought they were being chased by a wolf.
February 19, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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jenrubin.bsky.social
The most comprehensive report you will read on the concentration camps, deaths, abuse, and profiteers: contrarian.substack.com/p/inside-tru...
Inside Trump’s ICE Concentration Camps
“This system is designed to punish, not protect”
contrarian.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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altnps.bsky.social
Absolutely amazing!
February 19, 2026 at 12:22 AM
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belcaro.bsky.social
Matt Gaetz is an expert on having sex with underage girls.
February 19, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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hawkhawkins1.bsky.social
Matt Gaetz, roving pedophile reporter asks…
February 19, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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teabelly.bsky.social
We wanted to shine light into a dark place so we never invited investigators in and started backhoe-ing up a burial site because ... LIGHT MUST SHINE IN DARKNESS.
February 19, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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jimlo-hi.bsky.social
Creepy man...bring in NEW MEXICO INVESTIGATORS
February 19, 2026 at 1:04 AM