Bruce Butler
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Bruce Butler
@brucebutler.bsky.social
· Nov 14
The Paradox Of Tolerance "Unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of tolerance. If we extend unlimited tolerance even to those who are intolerant, if we are not prepared to defend a tolerant society against the onslaught of the intolerant, then the tolerant will be destroyed" - K Popper
“How can we trust you? You covered up for a pedophile.” — Rep. Thomas Massie (R)
November 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
“How can we trust you? You covered up for a pedophile.” — Rep. Thomas Massie (R)
“Veraza attempted to leave the Sam’s Club parking lot when a federal agent drove alongside the line of cars exiting, spraying chemical irritants through open windows and striking occupants — including Veraza’s 1-year-old daughter, Ariana.”
1-year-old pepper-sprayed by federal agent in Cicero: 'My daughter didn't have to go through this'
Video shows federal agents spraying chemical irritants from a moving vehicle at a line of cars waiting to leave a Cicero Sam's Club Saturday morning. The action appears to violate a judge's restrictio...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:09 AM
“Veraza attempted to leave the Sam’s Club parking lot when a federal agent drove alongside the line of cars exiting, spraying chemical irritants through open windows and striking occupants — including Veraza’s 1-year-old daughter, Ariana.”
Describing the Trump administration’s depiction of Chicago as “untrue” and “simply not credible,” a federal judge has again ordered federal immigration authorities to limit their use of force during their crackdown”
Federal Judge Blasts Border Patrol Boss For Lying, Extends Order Restricting Use Of Force
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis called the Trump administration's depiction of Chicago as besieged by violence "untrue" and "simply not credible."
blockclubchicago.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Describing the Trump administration’s depiction of Chicago as “untrue” and “simply not credible,” a federal judge has again ordered federal immigration authorities to limit their use of force during their crackdown”
“The incident happened in front of parents and children, Martin and a parent said. Other workers became afraid to come in, and the daycare center closed for the day”
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/05/d...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/05/d...
Daycare Teacher Pulled Out Of Preschool By Armed Federal Agents, 'Traumatizing,' Parents Say
The incident happened in front of parents and children at Rayito de Sol in North Center, a parent said. They believe the employee is legally allowed to work in the United States.
blockclubchicago.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“The incident happened in front of parents and children, Martin and a parent said. Other workers became afraid to come in, and the daycare center closed for the day”
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/05/d...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/05/d...
“…Republicans are making children go hungry to protect pedophiles...”
The Hunger Games Begin
40 million Americans are about to lose food stamps
paulkrugman.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:07 AM
“…Republicans are making children go hungry to protect pedophiles...”
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ICE violently detain father & son walking to school—teenage boy had to be rushed to hospital.
"I was just going to school," kid cries out. "I'm underage!"
The 16-year-old star athlete is a U.S. citizen—agents sent him to the hospital with severe injuries to his back & neck.
Houston, Texas.
"I was just going to school," kid cries out. "I'm underage!"
The 16-year-old star athlete is a U.S. citizen—agents sent him to the hospital with severe injuries to his back & neck.
Houston, Texas.
October 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
ICE violently detain father & son walking to school—teenage boy had to be rushed to hospital.
"I was just going to school," kid cries out. "I'm underage!"
The 16-year-old star athlete is a U.S. citizen—agents sent him to the hospital with severe injuries to his back & neck.
Houston, Texas.
"I was just going to school," kid cries out. "I'm underage!"
The 16-year-old star athlete is a U.S. citizen—agents sent him to the hospital with severe injuries to his back & neck.
Houston, Texas.
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They have tear gassed a parade of trick or treating children. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/26/f...
Feds Tear Gas Northwest Side Street, Disrupting Halloween Parade For Kids
Two neighbors, including a 70-year-old man, were arrested after allegedly interfering in the arrest of another man by immigration agents, neighbors said. Agents also threw a woman, 67, to the ground.
blockclubchicago.org
October 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
They have tear gassed a parade of trick or treating children. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/26/f...
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Pritzker: "People of Illinois, we need your help. Get our your cell phones, record and narrate what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors. We need to let the world know that this is happening and that we won't stand for it."
September 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Pritzker: "People of Illinois, we need your help. Get our your cell phones, record and narrate what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors. We need to let the world know that this is happening and that we won't stand for it."
Hey @chrislhayes.bsky.social tell your buddies Joe and Willie there is baseball out west. The Mariners have won 15 of their last 16 games and clinched a playoff birth last night. 🙏 @joe-scarborough.bsky.social @mika-brzezinski.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Hey @chrislhayes.bsky.social tell your buddies Joe and Willie there is baseball out west. The Mariners have won 15 of their last 16 games and clinched a playoff birth last night. 🙏 @joe-scarborough.bsky.social @mika-brzezinski.bsky.social
They’ll never accept it. We should never forget it.
April 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
They’ll never accept it. We should never forget it.
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So this was a campaign promise not an observation.
March 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
So this was a campaign promise not an observation.
From George W Bush: “Any peace deal should be a lasting one, not simply a Neville Chamberlain-esque exercise in the temporary appeasement of an aggressor …. They ask for security guarantees to deter Putin from launching further aggression, given his failure to keep his prior promises.”
America First should not put Russia second | George W. Bush Presidential Center
www.bushcenter.org
March 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
From George W Bush: “Any peace deal should be a lasting one, not simply a Neville Chamberlain-esque exercise in the temporary appeasement of an aggressor …. They ask for security guarantees to deter Putin from launching further aggression, given his failure to keep his prior promises.”
I know Trump supporters gravitate toward Patrimonialism. But as we watch the Stock Market falling, our International Alliances disintegrating, our Moral Compass being ignored, and an unelected South African acting as President, know Jesus would not approve.
March 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I know Trump supporters gravitate toward Patrimonialism. But as we watch the Stock Market falling, our International Alliances disintegrating, our Moral Compass being ignored, and an unelected South African acting as President, know Jesus would not approve.
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This is so smart. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social , thoughts ?
And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !
We all look forward to reading your thoughts
And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !
We all look forward to reading your thoughts
I keep saying Dems need to do a daily briefing on Capitol Hill and fill the void, fact check the WH. Hire Pete Buttigeig and give him a staff to do this.
February 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This is so smart. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social , thoughts ?
And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !
We all look forward to reading your thoughts
And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !
We all look forward to reading your thoughts
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This is the biggest crisis of our lifetimes.
February 5, 2025 at 1:40 AM
This is the biggest crisis of our lifetimes.
The whole world has gone insane.
February 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM
The whole world has gone insane.