Murshed Zaheed
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Hello Bluesky friends. A big welcome again to new folks including my new followers. Thought I set up a thread with my starter-packs which will give you a sense of content of politics/sports coming from my TL. Starting w/ smart reads: good humans I pay close attention to: go.bsky.app/SM6cvmB 🧵(1/14)
He was amazing on the pitch as a Red - but ngl - I never felt like buying his number 7 kit - bc the vibes never felt right (as he always acted like he was bigger than the club).
His return also ruined Ole's project. 😏
Not surprised that he is at the White House tonight. 🤢 #mufc
His return also ruined Ole's project. 😏
Not surprised that he is at the White House tonight. 🤢 #mufc
November 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
He was amazing on the pitch as a Red - but ngl - I never felt like buying his number 7 kit - bc the vibes never felt right (as he always acted like he was bigger than the club).
His return also ruined Ole's project. 😏
Not surprised that he is at the White House tonight. 🤢 #mufc
His return also ruined Ole's project. 😏
Not surprised that he is at the White House tonight. 🤢 #mufc
"Trump’s denial of disaster aid has left thousands of residents in Cook County, which encompasses Chicago, waiting to remove mold and to repair homes that were damaged by flooding from a storm in July or a storm in August."
Trump refused to send disaster aid to Chicago after 2 devastating storms
The destruction caused by the summer storms was enough that past presidents likely would have approved requests for federal assistance.
www.eenews.net
November 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
"Trump’s denial of disaster aid has left thousands of residents in Cook County, which encompasses Chicago, waiting to remove mold and to repair homes that were damaged by flooding from a storm in July or a storm in August."
A KEY POINT here - that everyone needs to hammer #EpsteinFiles ▶️ 89% of Americans want the Trump administration to RELEASE EVERYTHING re this case.
Redacted/censored information will not suffice.
Redacted/censored information will not suffice.
Public opinion on Epstein files has been unambiguous for a while now
This summer, nine in ten Americans said DOJ should release everything it has regarding case
Similar number said files probably include damaging info on powerful/wealthy people
More from July poll: www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-new...
This summer, nine in ten Americans said DOJ should release everything it has regarding case
Similar number said files probably include damaging info on powerful/wealthy people
More from July poll: www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-new...
November 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
A KEY POINT here - that everyone needs to hammer #EpsteinFiles ▶️ 89% of Americans want the Trump administration to RELEASE EVERYTHING re this case.
Redacted/censored information will not suffice.
Redacted/censored information will not suffice.
Incredible match started with this majestic goal by Scotty.
I always root for teams with Manchester United players to crash out early in the World Cup so they can go on vacation, get rested and get to Carrington. Here, I am so excited to root for Scotty.
I always root for teams with Manchester United players to crash out early in the World Cup so they can go on vacation, get rested and get to Carrington. Here, I am so excited to root for Scotty.
Kasper,,… you’re boys took one hell if a beating! No Scotland No Party Donald.
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Incredible match started with this majestic goal by Scotty.
I always root for teams with Manchester United players to crash out early in the World Cup so they can go on vacation, get rested and get to Carrington. Here, I am so excited to root for Scotty.
I always root for teams with Manchester United players to crash out early in the World Cup so they can go on vacation, get rested and get to Carrington. Here, I am so excited to root for Scotty.
"What we’re now learning, above all, is that Trump appears to wield absolute mastery over the GOP…until he doesn’t, and can no longer sustain that illusion. And when the illusion has been shattered, reality quickly follows suit." 🎯 @gregsargent.bsky.social
Marjorie Taylor Greene's big takedown of Trump today is powerful because it broadcasts that he's losing control over the GOP. His sudden call for release of files wasn't about transparency. It was about sustaining the illusion that he controls the party.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
Marjorie Taylor Greene Just Wrecked the Cult of Trump
The Georgia congresswoman’s extraordinary takedown of Trump Tuesday morning sent a signal that no Republican can now ignore.
newrepublic.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"What we’re now learning, above all, is that Trump appears to wield absolute mastery over the GOP…until he doesn’t, and can no longer sustain that illusion. And when the illusion has been shattered, reality quickly follows suit." 🎯 @gregsargent.bsky.social
" A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about."
Sending a message to journalists in the room and all around the world ...
Sending a message to journalists in the room and all around the world ...
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
" A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about."
Sending a message to journalists in the room and all around the world ...
Sending a message to journalists in the room and all around the world ...
Reposted by Murshed Zaheed
After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
November 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
Reposted by Murshed Zaheed
Old enough to remember when "the war on Christmas" was saying "happy holidays."
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Old enough to remember when "the war on Christmas" was saying "happy holidays."
Trump is saying he’d sign an Epstein disclosure bill coming out of Congress but ofc the DOJ will now be able to w/hold docs by pointing to ongoing active investigation (of Democrats ofc). 🙄
From the @punchbowlnews.bsky.social this am.
From the @punchbowlnews.bsky.social this am.
November 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Trump is saying he’d sign an Epstein disclosure bill coming out of Congress but ofc the DOJ will now be able to w/hold docs by pointing to ongoing active investigation (of Democrats ofc). 🙄
From the @punchbowlnews.bsky.social this am.
From the @punchbowlnews.bsky.social this am.
Again - we have to keep doing this - imagine Biden or any Democratic President did this?
How would have her colleagues and the traditional media outlets including entities such as WHCA reacted?
How would have her colleagues and the traditional media outlets including entities such as WHCA reacted?
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Again - we have to keep doing this - imagine Biden or any Democratic President did this?
How would have her colleagues and the traditional media outlets including entities such as WHCA reacted?
How would have her colleagues and the traditional media outlets including entities such as WHCA reacted?
very cool, very normal ... these people are. 🤢 www.telos.news/p/part-1-how...
November 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
very cool, very normal ... these people are. 🤢 www.telos.news/p/part-1-how...
He simply can't say yes to signing an Epstein files release bill.
Trump on if he'll sign an Epstein files release bill: "We have nothing to do with Epstein. The Democrats do. All of his friends were Democrats. You look at this Reid Hoffman, Larry Summers, Clinton... all I want is I want for people to recognize the great job I've done on pricing, on affordability."
November 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
He simply can't say yes to signing an Epstein files release bill.
it's down to this: "Grandma doesn't need slippers"
Grandma just has to make some war time sacrifices for Daddy Trump.
Grandma just has to make some war time sacrifices for Daddy Trump.
Fox guest on how to save money during the holidays:
"Remember, adults don't need gifts. Focus on the people in your life who are aged 3 to 18. Grandma doesn't need slippers. If they don't live by you, don't get them a gift."
"Remember, adults don't need gifts. Focus on the people in your life who are aged 3 to 18. Grandma doesn't need slippers. If they don't live by you, don't get them a gift."
November 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
it's down to this: "Grandma doesn't need slippers"
Grandma just has to make some war time sacrifices for Daddy Trump.
Grandma just has to make some war time sacrifices for Daddy Trump.
Evergeen skeet.
I can’t believe how stupid everything is
November 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Evergeen skeet.
ofc they didn't learn anything from Iraq. The New York Times opinion pages will always be thirsty for bloodshed via endless wars.
Opinion | The Case for Overthrowing Maduro
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
ofc they didn't learn anything from Iraq. The New York Times opinion pages will always be thirsty for bloodshed via endless wars.
The unhinged way (w/o any empathy) some of the elite punditry is reacting to progressive Mayor-elect Wilson in Seattle is telling.
These people lecture Dems about getting in touch w/ working class but when Dems elect a real working-class leader - they lose their minds.
These people lecture Dems about getting in touch w/ working class but when Dems elect a real working-class leader - they lose their minds.
Love that the same people who insist we don't need a childcare safety net because Grandparents can help out then come at Mayor-elect Wilson because her kid's Grandparents help out.
You guys realize that taxing people to pay for services isn't socialism, right? This is just how governments work.
November 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The unhinged way (w/o any empathy) some of the elite punditry is reacting to progressive Mayor-elect Wilson in Seattle is telling.
These people lecture Dems about getting in touch w/ working class but when Dems elect a real working-class leader - they lose their minds.
These people lecture Dems about getting in touch w/ working class but when Dems elect a real working-class leader - they lose their minds.
"Over the last five weeks, the troops have drawn nationwide ridicule for both being in Chicago at all — and looking less than ready for combat."
200 Texas National Guard troops are returning home from Chicago, where they were sent to “safeguard” federal officers carrying out deportations. They’ve spent $4 million over five weeks to maintain a presence in the city where they were never allowed to deploy.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/17/t...
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/17/t...
Texas National Guard Spent About $4 Million to Never Activate in Chicago. Now They’re Going Home for the Holidays.
The 200 Texas National Guard troopers were sent to “safeguard” federal officers carrying out deportation efforts.
thebarbedwire.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"Over the last five weeks, the troops have drawn nationwide ridicule for both being in Chicago at all — and looking less than ready for combat."
What perfect album came out the year I turned 16 you ask?
This is a hard one bc I’d pick Paul’s Boutique and Disintegration. But, this one is it is for me especially now with “I won’t back down.”
RIP TP.
This is a hard one bc I’d pick Paul’s Boutique and Disintegration. But, this one is it is for me especially now with “I won’t back down.”
RIP TP.
November 17, 2025 at 4:33 AM
What perfect album came out the year I turned 16 you ask?
This is a hard one bc I’d pick Paul’s Boutique and Disintegration. But, this one is it is for me especially now with “I won’t back down.”
RIP TP.
This is a hard one bc I’d pick Paul’s Boutique and Disintegration. But, this one is it is for me especially now with “I won’t back down.”
RIP TP.
Considering that he was reportedly using the Situation Room to put pressure on the likes of Boebert and also failed to change of the votes of members like Mace, this is a show of weakness.
In a dramatic reversal, Trump now says House Republicans should vote for a measure calling for the release of the Epstein files, essentially a concession that he cannot stop the resolution from being passed. @ashleyahn88.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump Administration Live Updates: President, in Reversal, Urges House to Approve Releasing Epstein Files
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Considering that he was reportedly using the Situation Room to put pressure on the likes of Boebert and also failed to change of the votes of members like Mace, this is a show of weakness.
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Did Kash just finish cleaning up the files? apnews.com/article/epst...
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.
https://apnews.com/article/epstein-files-house-sex-trafficking-investigation-c46716743f6f65f2f3b74906365da58b?utm§source=onesignal&utm§medium=push&utm§campaign=2025-11-16-Breaking+News
November 17, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Did Kash just finish cleaning up the files? apnews.com/article/epst...
Sigh. Just can’t have nice things this year.
49ers injury report: K Eddy Piñeiro was not sent out to kick the PAT because he has a hamstring injury.
November 17, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Sigh. Just can’t have nice things this year.
I am enjoying it fwiw.
Man, the Cardinals stink.
November 16, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I am enjoying it fwiw.
November 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
#UCLA men’s soccer team up 5-0 against Michigan in the Big Ten Final with 27 mins left. AYFKM?
Even Mick Cronin may not be able ruin the vibe for this program. #GoBruins #footballschool
Even Mick Cronin may not be able ruin the vibe for this program. #GoBruins #footballschool
November 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM
#UCLA men’s soccer team up 5-0 against Michigan in the Big Ten Final with 27 mins left. AYFKM?
Even Mick Cronin may not be able ruin the vibe for this program. #GoBruins #footballschool
Even Mick Cronin may not be able ruin the vibe for this program. #GoBruins #footballschool