“A republic if you can keep it.” B. Franklin 🏳️🌈
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I post a little and repost a lot.
Just trying to do my part illuminating the dark corners in the fight to retain our democracy.
Trigger finger blocks for bots and bullshit.
Just trying to do my part illuminating the dark corners in the fight to retain our democracy.
Trigger finger blocks for bots and bullshit.
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I don't know why he spends so much time lying about things like the price of groceries and gasoline that are easy to dispute --- you just have to go out and try to buy some...
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I don't know why he spends so much time lying about things like the price of groceries and gasoline that are easy to dispute --- you just have to go out and try to buy some...
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A sad irony in Washington, D.C., where West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot today. Six days ago, a court ruled their deployment was illegal, but stayed the order pending appeal. My heart goes out to these public servants and their families. oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
November 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A sad irony in Washington, D.C., where West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot today. Six days ago, a court ruled their deployment was illegal, but stayed the order pending appeal. My heart goes out to these public servants and their families. oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
In this time of growing Christian Nationalism, it is important to remember the *real* history of Thanksgiving. The Puritans didn't just come to the New World to flee persecution, they came here so they could be the ones doing the persecution.
In this time of growing Christian Nationalism, it is important to remember the *real* history of Thanksgiving. The Puritans didn't just come to the New World to flee persecution, they came here so they could be the ones doing the persecution.
November 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
In this time of growing Christian Nationalism, it is important to remember the *real* history of Thanksgiving. The Puritans didn't just come to the New World to flee persecution, they came here so they could be the ones doing the persecution.
In this time of growing Christian Nationalism, it is important to remember the *real* history of Thanksgiving. The Puritans didn't just come to the New World to flee persecution, they came here so they could be the ones doing the persecution.
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Texas cops claimed they smelled weed, but the only thing actually burning was their credibility as they ordered a paralyzed man to “crawl” out of his own car.
Read more here:
atlantablackstar.com/2025/07/28/t...
Read more here:
atlantablackstar.com/2025/07/28/t...
‘My Legs Do Not Work!’: Texas Cops Order Paralyzed Man to 'Crawl' Out of Car During Stop Over Bogus Marijuana Claim
"Texas cops shamelessly order paralyzed man to 'crawl' out of car during traffic stop over false marijuana claim. Outrageous body cam foo...
atlantablackstar.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Texas cops claimed they smelled weed, but the only thing actually burning was their credibility as they ordered a paralyzed man to “crawl” out of his own car.
Read more here:
atlantablackstar.com/2025/07/28/t...
Read more here:
atlantablackstar.com/2025/07/28/t...
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What kind of vampire is this?
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What kind of vampire is this?
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Pardons Are For Sale!
When Democrats Take Control They Better Fix This…..
When Democrats Take Control They Better Fix This…..
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Pardons Are For Sale!
When Democrats Take Control They Better Fix This…..
When Democrats Take Control They Better Fix This…..
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As if the lawsuits ever had a chance.
November 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
As if the lawsuits ever had a chance.
Said the whiny, orange bitch with the teeny tiny peen who raped children.
Message from the Traitorous President.
#TRUMPFORPRISON
#TRUMPFORPRISON
November 27, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Said the whiny, orange bitch with the teeny tiny peen who raped children.
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Message from the Traitorous President.
#TRUMPFORPRISON
#TRUMPFORPRISON
November 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Message from the Traitorous President.
#TRUMPFORPRISON
#TRUMPFORPRISON
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Even a blind squirrel…
November 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Even a blind squirrel…
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OREGONIANS!!! Due to new legislation passed this year, the Oregon Public Utility Commission is developing new guidelines for how to divide energy costs between residential & commercial customers. TELL THEM DATA CENTERS NEED TO PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE!!!
apps.puc.state.or.us/docketpublic...
apps.puc.state.or.us/docketpublic...
Oregon Public Utility Commission - Submit Public Comment - DocketPublicComment
apps.puc.state.or.us
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
OREGONIANS!!! Due to new legislation passed this year, the Oregon Public Utility Commission is developing new guidelines for how to divide energy costs between residential & commercial customers. TELL THEM DATA CENTERS NEED TO PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE!!!
apps.puc.state.or.us/docketpublic...
apps.puc.state.or.us/docketpublic...
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"We cannot negotiate with people who say 'what's mine is mine and what's yours is negotiable'."
John F. Kennedy
25 July 1961
re: The Berlin Crisis
John F. Kennedy
25 July 1961
re: The Berlin Crisis
Putin: “When Ukrainians troops withdraw from the territories they hold, then we will cease hostilities; If they don’t leave, we will achieve this by military means “
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"We cannot negotiate with people who say 'what's mine is mine and what's yours is negotiable'."
John F. Kennedy
25 July 1961
re: The Berlin Crisis
John F. Kennedy
25 July 1961
re: The Berlin Crisis
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Maybe putting a guy with 6 bankruptcies in charge of the economy was a bad idea…
November 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Maybe putting a guy with 6 bankruptcies in charge of the economy was a bad idea…
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I agree. I didn't get a new phone this time.
November 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I agree. I didn't get a new phone this time.
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I Guess We Will Be Saying This For The Rest Of This Presidency….
Joe Biden never needed to hide job reports.
Joe Biden never needed to hide job reports.
November 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I Guess We Will Be Saying This For The Rest Of This Presidency….
Joe Biden never needed to hide job reports.
Joe Biden never needed to hide job reports.
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It's ok to be fucking pissed off about this waste of taxpayer dollars. Really.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Second-Term Tab For Trump’s Golf Hobby Tops $70 Million, On Track To Exceed $300 Million
The total would double the $151.5 million taxpayers shelled out for him to play golf during his first term.
www.huffpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
It's ok to be fucking pissed off about this waste of taxpayer dollars. Really.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Someone didn’t believe the source from Harry Sisson.
Perhaps, they will believe CNN.
Perhaps, they will believe CNN.
November 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Someone didn’t believe the source from Harry Sisson.
Perhaps, they will believe CNN.
Perhaps, they will believe CNN.
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When America Has Your Back
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Cartoon by Kevin KAL Kallaugher
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Cartoon by Kevin KAL Kallaugher
November 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
When America Has Your Back
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Cartoon by Kevin KAL Kallaugher
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Cartoon by Kevin KAL Kallaugher
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November 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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November 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM