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@paintgarden4.bsky.social
One of many concerned citizens.
Love democracy, want it to
remain healthy and strong.
Positive strong alliances with other
democratic countries are ESSENTIAL.
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Jeffries on the WH's explanation of Hegseth's reported double tap strike: "The White House is lying, but that's no surprise, because they lie for a living and the American people know it."
December 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Steve Witkoff has shown the world he will adopt Putin's talking points and concede the sovereignty of our Ukrainian allies if it means some of his billionaire buddies can get rich off Russia.

It's un-American and a total betrayal of our values. Witkoff needs to be fired.
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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"When senior leaders disparage legal oversight, sideline JAG officers, impede the ability of the press to report, or treat accountability as the enemy, they do more than risk unlawful action. They weaken the moral foundation that makes our military credible in the eyes of the American people...
@markhertling.bsky.social warns the gravest threat to the U.S. military is the erosion of the values that keep our forces lawful and legitimate. He implores Congress to investigate whether unlawful orders were issued in the Caribbean, and hold every official to account.
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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To be fair, Trump and Hegseth are more Klink than Rommel
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Two months ago I wrote about why my law firm is litigating 63 voting and election cases. Today it is 65 cases covering more than half the country. Eleven of them involve redistricting.

Where are the big law firms? Why isn't legacy media covering this? www.democracydocket.com/opinion/why-...
Why My Law Firm is Litigating 63 Voting Rights Cases
Read here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Imagine what it does to morale in the military to see the defense secretary hang an admiral out to dry to avoid responsibility for war crimes.
December 2, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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It doesn't matter how many times he repeats this lie.
It will NEVER be true. 🤔
November 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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So, in addition to being a Bozo Fascist lackey, a murderer, and an ex-substitute Fox News host, Hegseth is a chickenshit coward who is trying to lay off blame for the illegal boat attacks on a subordinate. Trump is going to throw him under the bus. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
As Congress vows accountability, the Trump administration emphasized it was a top military commander — not the defense secretary — who directed the engagement.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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The secretary of defense throwing a top military official under the bus to protect himself. A beacon of integrity.
December 2, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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@markhertling.bsky.social: “When you're talking about striking against someone who's wounded and clinging to debris…Deliberately targeting such a person isn't a tactical decision, it's a war crime by the Geneva Convention, the laws of land warfare, and the U.N. Charter.”
December 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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And this qualifies as 'transparency' these days.
December 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Congratulations, Norm!!
BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment

We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
December 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Agree 💯 John......
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Post from Senator Sheldon Whitehouse - YouTube
youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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www.thedailybeast.com/trump-says-h... notice how quickly it turned from “illegals” to immigrants & how they’ve snatched up last I saw around , at least , 200 CITIZENS?… they won’t stop until they’re stopped & the cowards in the gop are fully responsible for all of this including fetterman etc too
Trump Vows to Step Up Unprecedented Assault on Immigrants
The president, whose own mother was a naturalized citizen, doubled down on his vow to strip some Americans of their citizenship.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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"… in the present instance, it was perfectly clear to the accused that killing defenceless people in the life-boats could be nothing else but a breach of the law. As naval officers by profession they were well aware …."
December 1, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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For accurate science, follow the advice of your healthcare provider, &/or
@cidrap.bsky.social
&/or
@peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social
&/or
@ylepidemiologist.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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We have a cabinet level Secretary of State, a diplomatic corps, Special Envoys, and Defense team to do this work.

“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
November 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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The president is a political cartoon of corruption come to life, a gaudy grifter who is selling off pardons and lining his pockets, building a golden ballroom and protecting his fellow sex predator elites, all the while regular Americans are suffering and struggling to make ends meet.

Run on *that*
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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November 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
November 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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“One of those working most closely with Epstein, up to and including attempting to scrub his public image, was Bannon…Bannon, the man millions of MAGA fans trust to tell it like it is, stands revealed as one of the most cynical liars ever to mar this country.”

www.thebulwark.com/p/steve-bann...
Steve Bannon Was Epstein’s Comeback Consultant. Where’s the Uproar?
The MAGA architect is escaping opprobrium for his chummy relationship with the notorious pedophile.
www.thebulwark.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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The house and senate have both expressed interest in investigating the strike on survivors of the first boat strike.

Both Hegseth and adm Bradley will need to answer some questions.

This is why a reminder to not follow illegal orders is important
November 30, 2025 at 3:57 AM