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FBR, Crimea is Ukraine, cognizance test ace, geologist, friend of @mrecouvrer and @StephenGlahn, the latter suspended from twitter by Elmo.
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geolsteve.bsky.social @geolsteve.bsky.social · Nov 18
Full circle- three of the most infamous pictures in American history.
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Supreme Court extends SNAP freeze as millions go hungry and shutdown drags on

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Supreme Court extends SNAP freeze as millions go hungry and shutdown drags on
The Supreme Court extended its order blocking Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, food assistance payments until at least Thursday as lawmakers in Congress debate a bill that could reo...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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They accomplished their main objective, with Trump's help by interrupting #SNAP, in exposing Republicans for what they are.

The Dems Blinked, and That Will Make Trump Ever More Radical newrepublic.com/article/2029... via @newrepublic.com
The Dems Blinked, and That Will Make Trump Ever More Radical
TNR’s Monica Potts and Alex Shephard say the Democrats’ decision to cut a deal and end the shutdown was stupid but not surprising.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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They’re Not Hiding It and It's Not Irony
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They’re Not Hiding It and It's Not Irony
The Trump administration just quietly removed a memorial to Black U.S.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Veterans Against Trump.
Veterans Day 2025
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
geolsteve.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/coll... mysterious meow from her car introduces Baylor coach Nicki Collen to a new family member
A mysterious meow from her car introduces Baylor coach Nicki Collen to a new family member
Baylor coach Nicki Collen has a new furry family member — Sailor the cat. She was driving home from an assistant’s birthday Saturday night when she heard meowing coming from her car.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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apnews.com/article/news... tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump
Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that eight senators' decision to break with Democrats and end the government shutdown shows they aren't alarmed enough about President Donald Trump's impact on ...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Trump’s Military Occupations of U.S. Cities Cost $473 Million and Rising
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Trump’s Military Occupations of U.S. Cities Cost $473 Million and Rising
Trump’s campaign to quell dissent by deploying the American military to U.S. cities comes at an immense price.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
geolsteve.bsky.social
This was pure fascism-

Kansas county agrees to pay out $3M for brazen newspaper raid that resulted in owner's death www.alternet.org/marion-newsp...
Kansas county agrees to pay out $3M for brazen newspaper raid that resulted in owner's death
TOPEKA — The county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.In two of the four agreements, the Marion County S...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Hmm, no mass firings....

Revealed: Senate Republican helped Dems stop controversial Trump policy www.alternet.org/republican-t...
Revealed: Senate Republican helped Dems stop controversial Trump policy
One of the eight Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown was persuaded with the help of one GOP senator, who won him over by promising to strip one of President Dona...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Trump-appointed prosecutor accused of carrying out 'ongoing constitutional violation'

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Trump-appointed prosecutor accused of carrying out 'ongoing constitutional violation'
Politico reports that federal defense attorneys are making another attempt to oust President Donald Trump appointee Bill Essayli as the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles.In a motion filed Monday n...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
geolsteve.bsky.social
The only #GOPedo plan is what trump just pulled from between his left and right cheeks.

'I've let you talk': CNN host cuts off GOP rep in tense exchange www.alternet.org/cnn-cuts-off...
'I've let you talk': CNN host cuts off GOP rep in tense exchange
A segment between a CNN host and a Republican member of Congress grew contentious when the lawmaker was repeatedly pressed on what Republicans plan to do about expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA, or Ob...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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27 far-right Trump judge picks caught making 'dishonest and misleading answers' to Senate

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27 far-right Trump judge picks caught making 'dishonest and misleading answers' to Senate
President Donald Trump has appointed 27 judges to federal courts so far in his second term, and in addition to their right-wing interpretation of the law, an analysis of the judges’ comments to senato...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Trump DOJ admits to deleting politicized social media posts in controversial indictment

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Trump DOJ admits to deleting politicized social media posts in controversial indictment
President Donald Trump's Justice Department admitted to a federal judge on Tuesday that the agency's social media accounts have taken down several controversial posts that politicized the actions of a...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Fannie Mae ethics office purged after probe into Trump's 'attack dog': report

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Fannie Mae ethics office purged after probe into Trump's 'attack dog': report
Bill Pulte, the director of President Donald Trump's Federal Housing Finance Agency, was under investigation by ethics watchdogs shortly before the ethics office overseeing the agency was cleaned out ...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
geolsteve.bsky.social
>@repLuna is also a #Putinproxy.

'Revolting': MAGA rep skewered for embracing far-right party that invoked Nazi-slogans www.rawstory.com/afd-26742854...
'Revolting': MAGA rep skewered for embracing far-right party that invoked Nazi-slogans
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), a MAGA-aligned lawmaker and ally to President Donald Trump, is facing condemnation for pledging to “roll out the red carpet” for members of Alternative for Germany (AfD)...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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'Replace with what?’ CNN host corners Mike Lawler in fiery clash over GOP's big new pledge

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'Replace with what?’ CNN host corners Mike Lawler in fiery clash over GOP's big new pledge
CNN's Brianna Keilar got into a heated exchange with Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), who is one of the few Republicans in Congress who has said he is open to a one-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsi...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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‘Wasting our precious time!’ GOP lawmakers chide Mike Johnson as ‘workload bomb’ looms

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‘Wasting our precious time!’ GOP lawmakers chide Mike Johnson as ‘workload bomb’ looms
A Republican lawmaker tore into House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Tuesday for his leadership amid the soon-ending government shutdown, which another lawmaker said had created a “workload bomb.”The ...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
geolsteve.bsky.social
C'mon, #GOPer won't hold that vote in the Senate and/or in the House.

Republicans warned they've  trapped themselves 'in a box' with vote promise www.rawstory.com/gop-obamacar...
Republicans warned they've  trapped themselves 'in a box' with vote promise
Republicans may have won the battle over the government shutdown after a handful of Democrats and one independent caved because they thought they couldn’t outlast Donald Trump, but they now face losin...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Lawyer prosecuting Trump's enemies hit with official complaint of 'dishonesty and deceit'

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Lawyer prosecuting Trump's enemies hit with official complaint of 'dishonesty and deceit'
Interim United States attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan, a "special prosecutor" for the Department of Justice, may face an investigation by the Virginia State Bar for viol...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Trump's 'sneer of disgust' at public event shows he's 'struggling': expert

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Trump's 'sneer of disgust' at public event shows he's 'struggling': expert
A "sneer of disgust" from Donald Trump during his recent NFL game attendance could be a sign he is "struggling," an expert on body language said Tuesday.Judi James told The Mirror US the president was...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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'Permanent damage' predicted for US economy as shutdown fallout crushes businesses

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'Permanent damage' predicted for US economy as shutdown fallout crushes businesses
The economy could take on "permanent damage" after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, according to a top economist.Chief economist Gregory Daco estimated that some damage to the economy ...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Stephen Miller's flippant comment sparks alarm as Trump seen sleeping: 'Who is in charge?'

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Stephen Miller's flippant comment sparks alarm as Trump seen sleeping: 'Who is in charge?'
A Democratic analyst revealed signs that President Donald Trump may not be running the White House during a podcast episode that aired on Monday. Symone Sanders Townsend, a political strategist and ho...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Trump blasted for 'desecrating Veterans Day' with speech fluffing up Pete Hegseth

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Trump blasted for 'desecrating Veterans Day' with speech fluffing up Pete Hegseth
President Donald Trump shocked and disgusted onlookers by glorifying war in a Veterans' Day speech at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.The president marked the occasion Tuesday afternoon at Arlington N...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Republican stonewalling shows they are 'committed to raising your costs': insider

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Republican stonewalling shows they are 'committed to raising your costs': insider
US Sen. Chris Murphy said Saturday that the GOP’s rejection of Democrats’ compromise proposal to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits for a year in exchange for reopening the federal govern...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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GOP gerrymander victim rails against House speaker as Dems push 'war closer to a draw'

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GOP gerrymander victim rails against House speaker as Dems push 'war closer to a draw'
A California Republican lawmaker targeted by new gerrymandered maps slammed House Speaker Mike Johnson for backing President Donald Trump’s effort to intensify mid-term gerrymanders.“I warned the Spea...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM