John
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John
@johnd67.bsky.social
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INFP, Free Thinker, philosopher, Progressive Democrat, nomad, explorer, voyager, Astronomy fan, single with no children, pro human rights, Supreme Court’s 2010 ruling in Citizens United v. FEC is ruining America
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First, let's back up.

Noem has starred in a sprawling ad campaign she’s said is a crucial tool to stem illegal immigration—so crucial that DHS bypassed the normal competitive bidding process, designed to prevent waste & corruption in federal contracts www.propublica.org/article/kris...
Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rule...
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM