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Poorer Richard
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A Republic, if we can RETAKE it!
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Poorer Richard @worldlywise.bsky.social · 22d
"Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God" Benjamin Franklin
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atrupar.com
In latest batshit screed, Trump calls Democrats “demented and evil.” So much for toning down the rhetoric.
We cannot let the Democrats get away with NO VOTER I.D. any longer. These are horrible, disingenuous CHEATERS. They have all sorts of reasons why it shouldn’t be passed, and then boldly laugh in the backrooms after their ridiculous presentations. If it weren’t such a serious matter, it would be considered a TOTAL JOKE! No Voter I.D. is even crazier, and more ridiculous, than Men playing in Women’s Sports, Open Borders, or Transgender for Everyone. Republicans must put this at the top of every speech — It is a CAN’T MISS FOR RE-ELECTION IN THE MIDTERMS, AND BEYOND! Even Democrat Voters agree, 85%, that there should be Voter I.D. It’s only the Political “Leaders,” Crooked Losers like Schumer and Jeffries, that have no shame, and explain why it’s “racist,” and every other thing that they can think of. This is an issue that must be fought, and must be fought, NOW! If we can’t get it through Congress, there are Legal reasons why this SCAM is not permitted. I will be presenting them shortly, in the form of an Executive Order. I hope the Supreme Court realizes, as they “painstakingly” review the very simple topic of Country Saving Tariffs (Those same Tariffs that have been used, by other Countries, against the U.S.A. to drain it of its Treasure and Security — for many years!), and all sorts of other things, that are making our Country Rich, Powerful, and Safe Again, that these Corrupt and Deranged Democrats, if they ever gain power, will not only be adding two States to our roster of 50, with all of the baggage thereto, but will also PACK THE COURT with a total of 21 Supreme Court Justices, THEIR DREAM, which they will submit easily and rapidly when they immediately move to terminate the Filibuster, probably in their first week, or sooner. Our Country will never be the same if they allow these demented and evil people to knowingly, and happily, destroy it. Thank you for your attention to this matter — SAVE AMERICA! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
February 13, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
This is what Kristi Noem said when this incident happened: “What we saw last night in Minneapolis was an attempted murder of federal law enforcement.”
February 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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robertscotthorton.bsky.social
In a normal time, this would happen. Jared Kushner is on the actual payroll of at least two Middle Eastern sovereigns as he purports to represent the US in negotiations, many of which involve the Middle East. It's the all-time most outrageous conflict. But US media are ignoring it.
February 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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p3-politics.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
Reminder: Republicans don’t care about the debt as long as it’s exploding into their own pockets and the pockets of their donors.

abcnews.com/Business/us-...
February 13, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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barronwtramp.bsky.social
A passage from the WWII novel "The Winds of War"

Just sub in "Trump" for Hitler and "American" for German and the part II book:
"The Dust Settles" about how America lost democracy and was forever destroyed, writes itself
February 12, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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joncooper-us.bsky.social
👇👇
February 13, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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nateduty.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
Regulations are what keeps ordinary Americans healthy and, often, alive.

It took spoiled meat and rodent droppings out of our food. It took harmful lead out of our gasoline and paint. It took poison out of our water.

Deregulation only achieves one goal: making rich corporations richer.
February 13, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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robertscotthorton.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 5:07 AM
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portlandken.bsky.social
Examples of "the best government that money can buy" are becoming more depressing. Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted accepted more than $115,000 in campaign contributions from Les Wexner, one of 6 people listed as Epstein's co-conspirators, and then voted against releasing the Epstein files.
Husted took donations from Epstein co-conspirator Les Wexner, then voted to block file release
Campaign records show Sen. Jon Husted took $116,892 from Les Wexner since 2001, including months before voting to block release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
tiffinohio.net
February 13, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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markhisted.org
In terms of what cures are being lost:

- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
"Moderna's CEO announced the company will no longer invest in new Phase 3 vaccine trials for infectious diseases: 'You cannot make a return on investment if you don't have access to the U.S. market. Vaccines for Epstein-Barr virus, herpes, and shingles have been shelved.” 9:12 AM Feb 12, 2026 604.8K Views
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 AM
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emptywheel.bsky.social
On the one hand, the more Noem wastes bc of her own incompetence, the less she'll have for goons and concentration camps. On the other hand, the GOP cut $273M in cancer cure research last year to pay for shit like this.

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
One of the contracts, for bulk steel, sat on Noem’s desk for approval for so long that from the time the deal was struck in December until it was signed Feb. 10, the price of steel went up more than a hundred million, some of the people said. A senior administration official said Noem blamed Scott for the wall’s delay in a conversation with Trump earlier this year.
February 13, 2026 at 3:47 AM
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tylerbigbyrd.bsky.social
2026 so far is pacing for a 15 year high
2025 car repossessions 10.5 million+
2024 there were 2.7 million
In 2023, the United States saw approximately 1,450,000 vehicle repossessions

A year under Trump is a wrecking ball for the Average Joe's trying to keep pace.
February 13, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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chrismurphyct.bsky.social
Trump nominated a legit white nationalist to a top post at the State Department. I asked him some basic questions about his belief in the “erasure of white culture”. Watch this embarrassing, fumbling answer. Like he has never before been asked to explain his views.
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Will Fox be updating their story on this and giving it the same amount of airtime as they did initial arrest?
February 13, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov
STATEMENT FROM @CAGovernor GAVIN NEWSOM: "This decision betrays the American people and cements the Republican Party's status as the pro-pollution party. If this reckless decision survives legal challenges, it will lead to more deadly wildfires, more extreme heat deaths, more climate-driven floods and droughts, and greater threats to communities nationwide — all while the EPA dismisses the overwhelming science that has protected public health for decades. "Donald Trump may put corporate greed ahead of communities and families, but California will not stand by — we will sue to challenge this illegal action, and we will continue fighting climate pollution here in our state. We will continue to lead because the lives and livelihoods of our people depend on it."
February 12, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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daviddarmofal.bsky.social
If you choose to be affiliated with Stanford's conservative Hoover Institution, you really should ask yourself why you choose to do that. Here's Hoover's profile of white nationalist & antisemite Jeremy Carl, whom they employed as a research fellow.
www.hoover.org/profiles/jer...
Jeremy Carl
Jeremy Carl was a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, where he focused on energy policy, U.S. politics, and immigration reform. He has served as a policy advisor to many national political fig...
www.hoover.org
February 12, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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sykescharlie.bsky.social
ICYMI
February 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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adamkeiper.com
whomst amongst us
Screenshot of a press release from the group Public Health Watch ("a project of Protect Our Care") reading as follows: **** RFK Jr: “I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats.” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: February 12th, 2026 CONTACT: Jeremy Funk, jfunk@protectourcare.org Washington D.C. – With his statement today that “I'm not scared of a germ. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats,” Trump HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to lay bare why he is the most dangerous, in over his head, ill-suited person ever to lead such an important federal agency that has life-and-death power. Brad Woodhouse, President of Protect Our Care, addressed the remark in the following statement: “Resign.” ###
February 12, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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robjj73.bsky.social
Hmmm🤔

Petrol rather than EV

Coal rather than renewable energy

Prayer rather than vaccines

pedo protection rather than justice

Profit rather than democracy

Just fucking die Nazi America … we want the Good America back
February 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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breecegary.bsky.social
So much winning 🤔

www.agriculture.com/partners-u-s...
U.S. Farm Bankruptcies Increased 46% in 2025
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Samantha Ayoub reported that “the U.S. Courts report that 315 farm bankruptcies were filed in calendar year 2025, up 46% from 2024. While still down from recent h...
www.agriculture.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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repstansbury.bsky.social
Admin Officials in the Epstein Files:

Donald J. Trump
Melania Trump
Howard Lutnick (Commerce)
John Phelan (Navy)
Paolo Zampolli (Kennedy Center)
RFK Jr. (HHS)
Kevin Warsh (Fed Nom)
Mehmet Oz (CMS)
Elon Musk (Fmr DOGE)
Steve Bannon (Fmr WH)
Alex Acosta (Fmr Labor)
Bill Barr (Fmr AG)
February 12, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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theliamnissan.bsky.social
Listen folks, Pam Bondi was Attorney General of Florida from 2011 to 2019 so she's been covering up Epstein's crimes for a loooooong-ass time
February 12, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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joro.bsky.social
More than 400 people, including hundreds of citizens, were “sorted” at gun point into racial and ethnic groups by 200 ICE agents who fired flash-bang grenades into cars with people inside, pointed guns at children & demanded their zip tied parents not comfort them. apple.news/Ausdx6kWtT0e...
Idaho families sue over immigration raid that swept up hundreds, including U.S. citizens — NBC News
About 400 people, including children and U.S. citizens, were detained for four hours while they were denied food and water in the raid, according to the lawsuit.
apple.news
February 12, 2026 at 1:35 AM