Patti -Jo
@patti-jo.bsky.social
Hopeful writer
Lover of freedom
Lover of freedom
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As soon as Trump dies you'll be able to cue up the second half of "Layla" and watch these people all do their best to destroy each other. It's gonna be outstanding.
December 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As soon as Trump dies you'll be able to cue up the second half of "Layla" and watch these people all do their best to destroy each other. It's gonna be outstanding.
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In the Obama White House we were so careful to follow the rules, including about use of the seal (which is regulated by statute), that we ran a legal process just to see if we could use the seal for fun on our White House softball team tee shirts!
No joke. The team was called STOTUS.
No joke. The team was called STOTUS.
A site affiliated with Lee Greenwood sells merchandise with the seal—such as a $20 beer pong set with “Presidential themed balls”—and pays licensing fees to a Trump LLC.
Trump-Licensed Presidential Seal Beer Pong Set Could Violate Federal Law
A site affiliated with Lee Greenwood sells merchandise with the seal—such as a $20 beer pong set with “Presidential themed balls”—and pays licensing fees to a Trump LLC.
www.forbes.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
In the Obama White House we were so careful to follow the rules, including about use of the seal (which is regulated by statute), that we ran a legal process just to see if we could use the seal for fun on our White House softball team tee shirts!
No joke. The team was called STOTUS.
No joke. The team was called STOTUS.
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How America 'might one day claw its way back from MAGA's iron grip' — and Trump: analysis
www.alternet.org
How America 'might one day claw its way back from MAGA's iron grip' — and Trump: analysis
twp.ai
September 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM
How America 'might one day claw its way back from MAGA's iron grip' — and Trump: analysis
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"If I were king, I would not allow people to go about burning the American flag. However, we have a First Amendment, which says that the right of free speech shall not be abridged. And it is addressed, in particular, to speech critical of the government."
--Antonin friggin' Scalia
--Antonin friggin' Scalia
August 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
"If I were king, I would not allow people to go about burning the American flag. However, we have a First Amendment, which says that the right of free speech shall not be abridged. And it is addressed, in particular, to speech critical of the government."
--Antonin friggin' Scalia
--Antonin friggin' Scalia
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"When Donald Trump leaves office, the United States will not be the most powerful nation on Earth. He is doing the work of our enemies here at home." @djrothkopf.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RHy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RHy...
This Will Be Trump's Dark Legacy For America | The Daily Beast Podcast
YouTube video by The Daily Beast
www.youtube.com
August 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"When Donald Trump leaves office, the United States will not be the most powerful nation on Earth. He is doing the work of our enemies here at home." @djrothkopf.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RHy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RHy...
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“It would be hard to think of a more elegant way to reduce prosperity this fast.”
The always on point @profgalloway.com breaks down why Trump’s tariff-ying economic plan will mean devastating losses for America.
So much winning…🫤
The always on point @profgalloway.com breaks down why Trump’s tariff-ying economic plan will mean devastating losses for America.
So much winning…🫤
August 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“It would be hard to think of a more elegant way to reduce prosperity this fast.”
The always on point @profgalloway.com breaks down why Trump’s tariff-ying economic plan will mean devastating losses for America.
So much winning…🫤
The always on point @profgalloway.com breaks down why Trump’s tariff-ying economic plan will mean devastating losses for America.
So much winning…🫤
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We The People will not be deterred by the GOP's attempts to suppress dissent - we'll continue to organize, protest, and demand that our elected officials prioritize the will of the people. Republicans have no plans - just voter suppression. #MessWithTexas
August 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We The People will not be deterred by the GOP's attempts to suppress dissent - we'll continue to organize, protest, and demand that our elected officials prioritize the will of the people. Republicans have no plans - just voter suppression. #MessWithTexas
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Sir Rod Stewart didn’t just perform in Toronto, Canada. He roasted Trump on stage💥
“51st state, my f’ing ass.”
We’ll survive without your greed, guns, or gold toilets.
Rod Stewart 🎶We will survive🎶
Canada doesn’t need dictators, delusions, or Donald.
We are NOT for sale!
#DefendersOfDemocracy
“51st state, my f’ing ass.”
We’ll survive without your greed, guns, or gold toilets.
Rod Stewart 🎶We will survive🎶
Canada doesn’t need dictators, delusions, or Donald.
We are NOT for sale!
#DefendersOfDemocracy
July 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Sir Rod Stewart didn’t just perform in Toronto, Canada. He roasted Trump on stage💥
“51st state, my f’ing ass.”
We’ll survive without your greed, guns, or gold toilets.
Rod Stewart 🎶We will survive🎶
Canada doesn’t need dictators, delusions, or Donald.
We are NOT for sale!
#DefendersOfDemocracy
“51st state, my f’ing ass.”
We’ll survive without your greed, guns, or gold toilets.
Rod Stewart 🎶We will survive🎶
Canada doesn’t need dictators, delusions, or Donald.
We are NOT for sale!
#DefendersOfDemocracy
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whatever else republican house speaker mike johnson (and the congressional republicans who serve under him) ever do in this life, this headline will last forever and ever, for their whole blessed lives.
(gift link, no paywall)
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/u...
(gift link, no paywall)
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/u...
July 23, 2025 at 1:31 AM
whatever else republican house speaker mike johnson (and the congressional republicans who serve under him) ever do in this life, this headline will last forever and ever, for their whole blessed lives.
(gift link, no paywall)
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/u...
(gift link, no paywall)
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/u...
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Covered a ton of ground with @theanthonydavis.bsky.social for MeidasTouch’s The Weekend Show.
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/live/MafgMNz...
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/live/MafgMNz...
LIVE: Dem Star FLIPS SCRIPT to END Trump Chaos | The Weekend Show
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
www.youtube.com
July 21, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Covered a ton of ground with @theanthonydavis.bsky.social for MeidasTouch’s The Weekend Show.
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/live/MafgMNz...
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/live/MafgMNz...
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The Writers Guild of America @wgawest.bsky.social , one of the largest unions in the industry, has called for an investigation into the firing of @stephencolbert.bsky.social
@colbertlateshow.bsky.social
@colbertlateshow.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The Writers Guild of America @wgawest.bsky.social , one of the largest unions in the industry, has called for an investigation into the firing of @stephencolbert.bsky.social
@colbertlateshow.bsky.social
@colbertlateshow.bsky.social
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📌 Trump is the infection that spread through every institution meant to hold him accountable and he has corrupted the system while pretending to expose it.
He is not releasing the Epstein Files because he is implicated in them. 👇🏼
He is not releasing the Epstein Files because he is implicated in them. 👇🏼
Trump and Epstein: Protecting a Sex Trafficking Ring
The Trump-Epstein story exposes how extreme wealth, political power, elite protection, and conspiracies dismantle any illusion of justice.
out5p0ken.substack.com
July 21, 2025 at 1:56 AM
📌 Trump is the infection that spread through every institution meant to hold him accountable and he has corrupted the system while pretending to expose it.
He is not releasing the Epstein Files because he is implicated in them. 👇🏼
He is not releasing the Epstein Files because he is implicated in them. 👇🏼
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Trump is closing all four climate observatory stations in Alaska, Hawaii, American Samoa, and Antartica. Because you can't have high CO2 levels if you don't *measure* CO2 levels.
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After 7 Decades of Measurements From a Peak in Hawaii, Trump’s Budget Would End Them
www.nytimes.com
July 19, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Trump is closing all four climate observatory stations in Alaska, Hawaii, American Samoa, and Antartica. Because you can't have high CO2 levels if you don't *measure* CO2 levels.
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Explain the Big Ugly budget bill to me like I’m five…
Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo
Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo
July 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Explain the Big Ugly budget bill to me like I’m five…
Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo
Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo
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This is how you fight Trump
If you haven’t heard of Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove… you have now.
When she stepped out from the back without missing a beat, I knew it was on🔥
@kamlager-dove.house.gov
When she stepped out from the back without missing a beat, I knew it was on🔥
@kamlager-dove.house.gov
June 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
This is how you fight Trump
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Thousands sing "This Land is Your Land" during a 'No Kings' protest in Napa, CA.
June 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Thousands sing "This Land is Your Land" during a 'No Kings' protest in Napa, CA.
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Military service is supposed to be apolitical. Deployment w/o state consent is unconstitutional.
Here's hoping the Courts will stop this administration from using our troops as props in a political spectacle and eroding the guardrails that keep our democracy safe.
3/3
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
Here's hoping the Courts will stop this administration from using our troops as props in a political spectacle and eroding the guardrails that keep our democracy safe.
3/3
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
Court hearing set on California challenge to Trump’s use of National Guard and Marines in LA
The Trump administration called the lawsuit a “crass political stunt endangering American lives” in its official response,
www.pbs.org
June 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Military service is supposed to be apolitical. Deployment w/o state consent is unconstitutional.
Here's hoping the Courts will stop this administration from using our troops as props in a political spectacle and eroding the guardrails that keep our democracy safe.
3/3
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
Here's hoping the Courts will stop this administration from using our troops as props in a political spectacle and eroding the guardrails that keep our democracy safe.
3/3
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
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“Morale is not great.”
That’s the reality for many Marines and National Guard troops now deployed to Los Angeles.
🔻 4,000 National Guard, 700 Marines
🔻 No Clear Mission
🔻 Basic Provisions Missing
🔻 Sleeping on Concrete
🔻 Fear of Being Used as Political Pawns
1/3
theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
That’s the reality for many Marines and National Guard troops now deployed to Los Angeles.
🔻 4,000 National Guard, 700 Marines
🔻 No Clear Mission
🔻 Basic Provisions Missing
🔻 Sleeping on Concrete
🔻 Fear of Being Used as Political Pawns
1/3
theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’
Several service members told advocacy groups they felt like pawns in a political game and assignment was not necessary
theguardian.com
June 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
“Morale is not great.”
That’s the reality for many Marines and National Guard troops now deployed to Los Angeles.
🔻 4,000 National Guard, 700 Marines
🔻 No Clear Mission
🔻 Basic Provisions Missing
🔻 Sleeping on Concrete
🔻 Fear of Being Used as Political Pawns
1/3
theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
That’s the reality for many Marines and National Guard troops now deployed to Los Angeles.
🔻 4,000 National Guard, 700 Marines
🔻 No Clear Mission
🔻 Basic Provisions Missing
🔻 Sleeping on Concrete
🔻 Fear of Being Used as Political Pawns
1/3
theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Rep. Ryan: "At Fort Bragg 2 days ago...soldiers who have political views that are in opposition to the current administration were told to speak with their leadership & get swapped out of the event...Is that appropriate?"
Gen. Caine: "The nation demands a nonpartisan military."
Gen. Caine: "The nation demands a nonpartisan military."
June 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Ryan: "At Fort Bragg 2 days ago...soldiers who have political views that are in opposition to the current administration were told to speak with their leadership & get swapped out of the event...Is that appropriate?"
Gen. Caine: "The nation demands a nonpartisan military."
Gen. Caine: "The nation demands a nonpartisan military."
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In any rational universe, Rick Moranis returning to the screen would be the big news today and the only thing worth talking about. Wish we lived in one.
June 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
In any rational universe, Rick Moranis returning to the screen would be the big news today and the only thing worth talking about. Wish we lived in one.
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Sen. Alex Padilla was just removed from Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles (video: Bill Melugin/Fox News)
June 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Sen. Alex Padilla was just removed from Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles (video: Bill Melugin/Fox News)
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Rep. Pat Ryan: " Were you ever required to make a pledge of political loyalty?"
Gen. Caine: "No."
Rep. Pat Ryan: " Should soldiers have to pledge political loyalty to participate in an event with our Commander in Chief? "
Gen. Caine: "No."
Gen. Caine: "No."
Rep. Pat Ryan: " Should soldiers have to pledge political loyalty to participate in an event with our Commander in Chief? "
Gen. Caine: "No."
June 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Rep. Pat Ryan: " Were you ever required to make a pledge of political loyalty?"
Gen. Caine: "No."
Rep. Pat Ryan: " Should soldiers have to pledge political loyalty to participate in an event with our Commander in Chief? "
Gen. Caine: "No."
Gen. Caine: "No."
Rep. Pat Ryan: " Should soldiers have to pledge political loyalty to participate in an event with our Commander in Chief? "
Gen. Caine: "No."