Lone Star Democrat
@lonestardemocrat.bsky.social
Battling fascism on the frontlines of Texas
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It’s not so much that BlueSky is an echo chamber than it is that 𝕏 is a torture chamber
The Supreme Court didn’t waste any time screwing over Texans and the rest of the country
Supreme Court allows Texas congressional map favoring GOP, for now
The brief pause on a lower court order will give the high court time to consider an appeal by Texas.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The Supreme Court didn’t waste any time screwing over Texans and the rest of the country
BYE BYE BLEACH BLONDE BAD BUILT BUTCH BODY
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, former Trump loyalist, says she is resigning from Congress
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a once-loyal supporter of President Donald Trump who has become a critic, says she is resigning from Congress in January.
apnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:38 AM
BYE BYE BLEACH BLONDE BAD BUILT BUTCH BODY
The “law and order” President is promoting violence against those don’t follow unlawful orders.
Trump accuses Democrats of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death,' for urging military to ignore illegal orders
Trump called for the Democratic lawmakers to be "arrested and placed on trial" in social media posts.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The “law and order” President is promoting violence against those don’t follow unlawful orders.
Tonight I invited beta testers into the statewide organizing platform I have been developing. The tide will be raised for the blue wave in Texas.
November 20, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Tonight I invited beta testers into the statewide organizing platform I have been developing. The tide will be raised for the blue wave in Texas.
The only Representative to vote against releasing the Epstein files is Clay Higgins, a MAGA Republican from Louisiana.
November 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The only Representative to vote against releasing the Epstein files is Clay Higgins, a MAGA Republican from Louisiana.
BlueSky is way overdue for an “Edit” button. Make it disappear a minute after a post is made.
November 18, 2025 at 7:20 PM
BlueSky is way overdue for an “Edit” button. Make it disappear a minute after a post is made.
McAllen ISD triumphed in their efforts to remove the state-mandated Ten Commandments from their classrooms.
South TX schools pull Ten Commandments after court ruling
The Ten Commandments vanished from this school district's classrooms overnight. Here’s what forced the change.
www.mysanantonio.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:52 PM
McAllen ISD triumphed in their efforts to remove the state-mandated Ten Commandments from their classrooms.
As of last month, tariff revenue for FY2025 was a total of $195 billion. Last year, around 174 million tax returns were filed. It would cost about $350 billion to cut a $2,000 check to every taxpayer.
Republican math is simply wrong. This what happens when you elect the class bully.
Republican math is simply wrong. This what happens when you elect the class bully.
November 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
As of last month, tariff revenue for FY2025 was a total of $195 billion. Last year, around 174 million tax returns were filed. It would cost about $350 billion to cut a $2,000 check to every taxpayer.
Republican math is simply wrong. This what happens when you elect the class bully.
Republican math is simply wrong. This what happens when you elect the class bully.
It’s a beautiful day for anyone not in the Epstein files
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It’s a beautiful day for anyone not in the Epstein files
After talking with Trump supporters it has become clear that they do not care about right or wrong. All they care about is power and control.
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
After talking with Trump supporters it has become clear that they do not care about right or wrong. All they care about is power and control.
Republicans have officially turned pedophilia into a partisan issue
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Republicans have officially turned pedophilia into a partisan issue
The truth is antithetical to the Republican agenda. Reality is their weakness.
November 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The truth is antithetical to the Republican agenda. Reality is their weakness.
Kid Rock writes music that most people are too smart to appreciate.
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Kid Rock writes music that most people are too smart to appreciate.
Trump wants to write “tariff checks” for two reasons:
1) The obvious: buy votes for Republicans in the midterms.
2) The not-so-obvious: deplete the “tariff account” in case SCOTUS rules that he has to return the funds to those who paid them.
1) The obvious: buy votes for Republicans in the midterms.
2) The not-so-obvious: deplete the “tariff account” in case SCOTUS rules that he has to return the funds to those who paid them.
November 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Trump wants to write “tariff checks” for two reasons:
1) The obvious: buy votes for Republicans in the midterms.
2) The not-so-obvious: deplete the “tariff account” in case SCOTUS rules that he has to return the funds to those who paid them.
1) The obvious: buy votes for Republicans in the midterms.
2) The not-so-obvious: deplete the “tariff account” in case SCOTUS rules that he has to return the funds to those who paid them.
Trump’s demands for loyalty include requiring judges to gaslight Americans with the #alternativefacts narrative surrounding the 2020 failed insurrection.
Bombshell report reveals Trump 'loyalty test' hidden in interviews of judge nominees
Bombshell report reveals Trump 'loyalty test' hidden in interviews of judge nominees
A new report from Demand Justice revealed Tuesday that dozens of President Donald Trump-nominated judges had used "nearly identical” language in an attempt to dodge questions on the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol and the results of the 2020 election, with the group's president labeling the findings as a...
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Trump’s demands for loyalty include requiring judges to gaslight Americans with the #alternativefacts narrative surrounding the 2020 failed insurrection.
The dots are so connected that they make a Venn diagram
Epstein mentioned Trump multiple times in private emails, new release shows | CNN Politics
Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender whose death by suicide has spawned intense scrutiny of the high-profile people he knew, mentioned Donald Trump by name multiple times in private correspondenc...
www.cnn.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The dots are so connected that they make a Venn diagram
The plan is… THERE IS NO PLAN!
Ted Cruz says he helped shape Trump's new idea to replace Obamacare
On his podcast, Cruz said Trump's pitch stemmed from a phone conversation he and other GOP senators had with the president Friday night.
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The plan is… THERE IS NO PLAN!
Truth Social’s artificial intelligence should have been preloaded with “alternative facts”
Source: Occupy Democrats
Source: Occupy Democrats
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Truth Social’s artificial intelligence should have been preloaded with “alternative facts”
Source: Occupy Democrats
Source: Occupy Democrats
Democratic Sens. Tim Kaine, Dick Durbin, Maggie Hassan, Jeanne Shaheen and Jacky Rosen flipped.
They join Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto, John Fetterman and Independent Angus King.
Sen. Rand Paul was the only Republican to vote against it.
They join Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto, John Fetterman and Independent Angus King.
Sen. Rand Paul was the only Republican to vote against it.
Enough Senate Democrats vote with Republicans to break government shutdown impasse
The Senate passed a key test vote Sunday night on a plan that would reopen the government.
abcnews.go.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Democratic Sens. Tim Kaine, Dick Durbin, Maggie Hassan, Jeanne Shaheen and Jacky Rosen flipped.
They join Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto, John Fetterman and Independent Angus King.
Sen. Rand Paul was the only Republican to vote against it.
They join Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto, John Fetterman and Independent Angus King.
Sen. Rand Paul was the only Republican to vote against it.
Wish I had a million dollars to waste. I would pledge it to a food bank.
Dan Patrick pledges $1 million to expand Turning Point USA across Texas
Turning Point USA was founded by the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
www.texastribune.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Wish I had a million dollars to waste. I would pledge it to a food bank.
As unbelievable irony is now the new norm, a man experienced a medical episode during a Trump press event in the presence of RFK Jr and Dr. Oz.
White House guest faints during Trump event in Oval Office
A White House guest who was attending President Trump’s announcement about lowering the cost of obesity drugs fainted in the Oval Office, causing the event to be cut short. White House press …
thehill.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
As unbelievable irony is now the new norm, a man experienced a medical episode during a Trump press event in the presence of RFK Jr and Dr. Oz.
Nancy Pelosi served her district well for 4 decades. I hope her successor can live up to her legacy. Thank you for all your work, and another thank you for knowing when to say “when.”
November 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Nancy Pelosi served her district well for 4 decades. I hope her successor can live up to her legacy. Thank you for all your work, and another thank you for knowing when to say “when.”
It’s no surprise that some Texas voters think Prop 15 (parental choice) was the most important proposition on the ballot, despite it being a symbolic measure that literally changes nothing. I wonder how they feel about “parental choice” for those who encourage their children to become trans.
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
It’s no surprise that some Texas voters think Prop 15 (parental choice) was the most important proposition on the ballot, despite it being a symbolic measure that literally changes nothing. I wonder how they feel about “parental choice” for those who encourage their children to become trans.
I’m relishing in the amount of Texans who suddenly “care” about New York City today.
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I’m relishing in the amount of Texans who suddenly “care” about New York City today.