T. Paine
@publicservant2025.bsky.social
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Quick note to everyone pretending that Zohran Mamdani somehow favors communism, here’s the Republican president literally saying on camera that he wishes America were more like Communist China.
Trump: "In China, you know how long it takes? One day. It's called President Xi. 'Boom. It's okay.' Over here we're gonna have almost the same thing. We're getting fast approvals."
June 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Quick note to everyone pretending that Zohran Mamdani somehow favors communism, here’s the Republican president literally saying on camera that he wishes America were more like Communist China.
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people: mamdani is going to turn NYC into a theocracy!!!!
SCOTUS: it's ok if ur religion thinks being gay is evil and don't want ur kids to read about it in school
SCOTUS: it's ok if ur religion thinks being gay is evil and don't want ur kids to read about it in school
June 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
people: mamdani is going to turn NYC into a theocracy!!!!
SCOTUS: it's ok if ur religion thinks being gay is evil and don't want ur kids to read about it in school
SCOTUS: it's ok if ur religion thinks being gay is evil and don't want ur kids to read about it in school
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Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.
June 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.
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Immigrant father of three Marines is violently detained, injured by federal agents, son says
Immigrant father of three Marines is violently detained, injured by federal agents, son says
Narciso Barranco, a landscaper in Orange County, was detained by immigration officials in a violent altercation Saturday. Barranco is the father of three Marines.
www.latimes.com
June 23, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Immigrant father of three Marines is violently detained, injured by federal agents, son says
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“family members identified the victim as Narciso Barranco, a father to three sons who are all U.S. Marines”
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June 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“family members identified the victim as Narciso Barranco, a father to three sons who are all U.S. Marines”
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He does this all the time when he speaks. He always says “men” or “boys” when referring to troops. And despite the fact that he made many statements hostile to women serving for years, people like Joni Ernst said they believed that he changed his ways.
June 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
He does this all the time when he speaks. He always says “men” or “boys” when referring to troops. And despite the fact that he made many statements hostile to women serving for years, people like Joni Ernst said they believed that he changed his ways.
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It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
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If only we had warned folks before the election that the real plan wasn’t border security…it was mass deportation in the interior, federalizing the National Guard, ripping people out of homes, families, jobs, and schools.
Oh wait…we did.
This segment with the author of 2025 aired one year ago.
Oh wait…we did.
This segment with the author of 2025 aired one year ago.
June 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
If only we had warned folks before the election that the real plan wasn’t border security…it was mass deportation in the interior, federalizing the National Guard, ripping people out of homes, families, jobs, and schools.
Oh wait…we did.
This segment with the author of 2025 aired one year ago.
Oh wait…we did.
This segment with the author of 2025 aired one year ago.
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It was NEVER about
Mexicans coming here legally. Mexicans that were legally here are being detained at their immigration hearings for trying to renew their work visas...
Mexicans coming here legally. Mexicans that were legally here are being detained at their immigration hearings for trying to renew their work visas...
June 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
It was NEVER about
Mexicans coming here legally. Mexicans that were legally here are being detained at their immigration hearings for trying to renew their work visas...
Mexicans coming here legally. Mexicans that were legally here are being detained at their immigration hearings for trying to renew their work visas...
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Two national guard soldiers in uniform escorted their mother to her immigration hearing to prevent her from being kidnapped by ICE!
June 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Two national guard soldiers in uniform escorted their mother to her immigration hearing to prevent her from being kidnapped by ICE!
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NPR has heard from more than 50 veterans around the country who are upset about the VA cutting a program that was helping vets avoid foreclosure. Veterans now have worse options than most Americans.
Trump's VA cut a program that's saving vets' homes. Even Republicans have questions
NPR has heard from more than 50 veterans around the country who are upset about the VA cutting a program that was helping vets avoid foreclosure. Veterans now have worse options than most Americans.
n.pr
June 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
NPR has heard from more than 50 veterans around the country who are upset about the VA cutting a program that was helping vets avoid foreclosure. Veterans now have worse options than most Americans.
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This was always a head-scratcher. Muslims for Trump because he “promised” peace in the Middle East. Never mind the Muslim ban and all the hateful things he said about immigrants. 🤷🏽♂️
June 19, 2025 at 2:46 AM
This was always a head-scratcher. Muslims for Trump because he “promised” peace in the Middle East. Never mind the Muslim ban and all the hateful things he said about immigrants. 🤷🏽♂️
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June 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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It took Netanyahu 29 years, but he finally found an American president who was itching to go to war with him against Iran.
June 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
It took Netanyahu 29 years, but he finally found an American president who was itching to go to war with him against Iran.
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Twenty years ago the Republican party stood for huge tax cuts for the rich and wars of choice in the middle east, but then Donald Trump totally remade the party and realigned American poltiics, and now the Republica party stands for...huge tax cuts for the rich and wars of choice in the middle east.
June 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Twenty years ago the Republican party stood for huge tax cuts for the rich and wars of choice in the middle east, but then Donald Trump totally remade the party and realigned American poltiics, and now the Republica party stands for...huge tax cuts for the rich and wars of choice in the middle east.
THIS!
Our city is called Los Angeles for a reason…
The Los Angeles city seal honors its Mexican roots with an eagle holding a serpent, taken from Mexico’s coat of arms. It reflects the city’s history under Mexican rule from 1822 to 1846. Adopted in 1905.
The Los Angeles city seal honors its Mexican roots with an eagle holding a serpent, taken from Mexico’s coat of arms. It reflects the city’s history under Mexican rule from 1822 to 1846. Adopted in 1905.
June 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
THIS!
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North Korea called and they want their talking points back
Tammy Bruce: "We live in a fascinating, exciting time where we've got a man who can make the difference, and he's generous about making that difference. He could've chosen to have his term be about anything other than peace and making America great again ... all of us are grateful."
June 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
North Korea called and they want their talking points back
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I still can't get past the idea that people in America are now supposed to accept that this is a valid form of law enforcement and just assume it's fine when random dudes in groups with face-coverings, no ID, no warrant, & no uniform grab people off the street and force them into unmarked vehicles
Not an original point but worth saying again - there is not a single element in this picture that identifies any of these folks as law enforcement agents. No badges, no uniforms, no vests. Out of context it just looks like a bunch of random guys are kidnapping a mayoral candidate.
Breaking News: Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, was detained by ICE agents at an immigration court as he tried to escort a migrant out of the courthouse to prevent his arrest. nyti.ms/4jWkANE
June 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I still can't get past the idea that people in America are now supposed to accept that this is a valid form of law enforcement and just assume it's fine when random dudes in groups with face-coverings, no ID, no warrant, & no uniform grab people off the street and force them into unmarked vehicles
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Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
June 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
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They tried to push him down the stairs twice AS WE WERE LEAVING. Don't let the media fool you
June 17, 2025 at 4:27 AM
They tried to push him down the stairs twice AS WE WERE LEAVING. Don't let the media fool you
Looking at you @bera.house.gov
Democratic senators need to stop pretending that GOP senators are their “good friends across the aisle” and realize many of them are just lying sociopaths who are actively fanning the flames of violence against them.
It’s not just Mike Lee — Bernie Moreno is pretending that a registered Republican evangelical anti-abortion Trump voter who assassinated a Democrat and had more on his hit list is a representative of “the extreme left”
June 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Looking at you @bera.house.gov
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Empty crowd at Trump's birthday parade.
All you hear is the squeaking tanks.
All you hear is the squeaking tanks.
June 15, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Empty crowd at Trump's birthday parade.
All you hear is the squeaking tanks.
All you hear is the squeaking tanks.
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Whoa! Hats off to ABC News reporter Matt Gutman for keeping his cool yesterday.
This LAPD officer needs to be relieved of duty if he can’t handle an alleged “touch” without snapping.
This LAPD officer needs to be relieved of duty if he can’t handle an alleged “touch” without snapping.
June 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Whoa! Hats off to ABC News reporter Matt Gutman for keeping his cool yesterday.
This LAPD officer needs to be relieved of duty if he can’t handle an alleged “touch” without snapping.
This LAPD officer needs to be relieved of duty if he can’t handle an alleged “touch” without snapping.
