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Ally, old school computer geek, gamer, I bleed blue.
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thetnholler.bsky.social
Aaron, an immigration attorney, reacts to Trump’s comments about immigrants on Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
🤔 stephen a smith spouts Republican/billionaire talking points about Zohran : "Free buses, grocery stores, child care… Nothing's free in this world.”

Yes SAS, we pay taxes and it’s free when you use it. libraries, parks, etc. — You’re not helping minorities with this stuff, you’re hurting them.
November 28, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
Our kids are watching
November 28, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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grudgie.bsky.social
W: “today we give thanks.”

Obama: “we have so much to be thankful for”

Biden: “on this day I’m thankful”

Trump: “we must purge all the non-white immigrants.”
schooley.bsky.social Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 8h
What is it about holidays that makes Trump unleash so much ugly bile? What childhood trauma burbles up and comes out as pure hate?
November 28, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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rudepundit.bsky.social
Fuck everyone who ever supported him and fuck you even harder if you still support him. Fuck you in every hole and in some that don't exist yet.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h
Trump calls Tim Walz “seriously retarded”
migrant earning $30,000 with a green card will get roughly $50,000 in yearly benefits for their family. The real migrant population is much higher. This refugee burden is the leading cause of social dysfunction in America, something that did not exist after World War II (Failed schools, high crime, urban decay, overcrowded hospitals, housing shortages, and large deficits, etc.). As an example, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota. Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for “prey” as our wonderful people stay locked in their apartments and houses hoping against hope that they will be left alone. The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both, while the worst “Congressman/woman” in our Country, Ilhan Omar, always wrapped in her swaddling hijab, and who probably came into the U.S.A. illegally in that you are not allowed to marry your brother, does nothing but hatefully complain about our Country, its Constitution, and how “badly” she is treated, when her place of origin is a decadent, backward, and crime ridden nation…
November 28, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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leahmcelrath.bsky.social
Trump Truth Social:

“A very Happy Thanksgiving salutation…I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries [and] end all Federal benefits and subsidies to noncitizens of our Country…”
Donald J. Trump @realDonald Trump A very Happy Thanksgiving salutation to all of our Great American Citizens and Patriots who have been so nice in allowing our Country to be divided, disrupted, carved up, murdered, beaten, mugged, and laughed at, along with certain other foolish countries throughout the World, for being "Politically Correct," and just plain STUPID, when it comes to Immigration. The official United States Foreign population stands at 53 million people (Census), most of which are on welfare, from failed nations, or from prisons, mental institutions, gangs, or drug cartels. They and their children are supported through massive payments from Patriotic American Citizens who, because of their beautiful hearts, do not want to openly complain or cause trouble in any way, shape, or form. They put up with what has happened to our Country, but it's eating them alive to do so! A migrant earning $30,000 with a green card will get roughly $50,000 in yearly benefits for their family. The real migrant population is much higher. This refugee burden is the leading cause of social dysfunction in America, something that did not exist after World War Il (Failed schools, high crime, urban decay, overcrowded hospitals, housing shortages, and large deficits, etc.). As an example, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota. Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for "prey" as our wonderful people stay locked in their apartments and houses hoping against hope that they will be left alone. The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both, while the worst "Congressman/woman" in our Country, Ilhan Omar, always wrapped in her swaddling hijab, and who probably came into the U.S.A. illegally in that you are not allowed to marry your brother, does nothing but hatefully complain about our Country, its Constitution, and how "badly" she is treated, wh… Donald J. Trump @reaDonald Trump ..Even as we have progressed technologically, Immigration Policy has eroded those gains and living conditions for many. I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover, terminate all of the millions of Biden illegal admissions, including those signed by Sleepy Joe Biden's Autopen, and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country, end all Federal benefits and subsidies to noncitizens of our Country, denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any Foreign National who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization. These goals will be pursued with the aim of achieving a major reduction in illegal and disruptive populations, including those admitted through an unauthorized and illegal Autopen approval process. Only REVERSE MIGRATION can fully cure this situation. Other than that, HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL, except those that hate, steal, murder, and destroy everything that America stands for — You won't be here for long!
November 28, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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patdeklotz.bsky.social
The President is a bigoted asshole
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h
Trump calls Tim Walz “seriously retarded”
migrant earning $30,000 with a green card will get roughly $50,000 in yearly benefits for their family. The real migrant population is much higher. This refugee burden is the leading cause of social dysfunction in America, something that did not exist after World War II (Failed schools, high crime, urban decay, overcrowded hospitals, housing shortages, and large deficits, etc.). As an example, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota. Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for “prey” as our wonderful people stay locked in their apartments and houses hoping against hope that they will be left alone. The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both, while the worst “Congressman/woman” in our Country, Ilhan Omar, always wrapped in her swaddling hijab, and who probably came into the U.S.A. illegally in that you are not allowed to marry your brother, does nothing but hatefully complain about our Country, its Constitution, and how “badly” she is treated, when her place of origin is a decadent, backward, and crime ridden nation…
November 28, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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qasimrashid.com
This Thanksgiving, ICE fascists are arresting people in San Diego At Their Green Card Interviews!

These immigrants followed the law & did everything right—ICE is arresting them anyway.

It was never about law & order. It was always about fascism & white supremacy. Abolish ICE. Protect our Republic.
November 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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blueskyfanatic.bsky.social
How many more will die because of Trump's stupidity?
Rest in peace young Lady.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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propublica.org
After a speeding semitruck killed his son, Gary Wilburn and his wife spent decades advocating for mandated speed limiters in trucks.

DOT proposed a rule to do just that.

Then Trump appointees stepped in, killing the proposed regulation.
How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, soften or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines. Expe...
www.propublica.org
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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themountaingoats.bsky.social
the reporter who does this will never pay for a meal in a restaurant or buy their own drinks again so long as they live
internethippo.bsky.social Better Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social · 11h
They'll build a statue to the first reporter who tells this old dumbass to eat shit on camera
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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onestpress.onestnetwork.com
Happy Thanksgiving 🫩

Trump admin processed and approved the asylum case in April 2025.
November 28, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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marisakabas.bsky.social
New — In light of WV guard member Sarah Beckstrom’s death, a call has gone out to all National Guard members in the DC area asking them to come to the Eisenhower Memorial to line the procession from the hospital.
November 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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popcrave.com
Jamal Hinton and Grandma Wanda officially celebrate Thanksgiving together for a 10th year. 🦃
November 28, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Rumor is even GOP House members are sick of being treated like potted plants, with many more threatening early departure.
Screenshot of a tweet from No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen on X.com. The tweet says: “He just kept the House on a 54-day vacation while millions of Americans suffered because he refuses to lower health care prices.” Below is a PatriotTakes clip showing Mike Johnson in an interview saying: “I haven’t had a vacation day in two years. I haven’t been off in two years, literally.” He is seated with two women in a formal room with U.S. flags behind them.
November 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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maxkennerly.bsky.social
I keep hearing about how Dems are the party of "identity politics" and yet it's Republicans who always reach to identity for everything.

God forbid we talk about guns. There have been 452 mass shootings this year; this shooting doesn't even make the list because fewer than 4 people were shot.
reichlinmelnick.bsky.social Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 1d
It didn’t even take 6 hours.
USCIS @USCIS X.com Effective immediately, processing of all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals is stopped indefinitely pending further review of security and vetting protocols. The protections and safety of our homeland and of the American people remains our singular focus and mission. 10:04 PM • 11/26/25 • 2.1K Views
November 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
Trump supporters are always hysterical with fear of foreigners coming to this land and taking everything from the people already here, something they are busy celebrating today.

Happy Thanksgiving, progeny of immigrants.
November 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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motherjones.com
“I’m doing this so my granddaughters will have the future that their grandmothers had.”
Turns out fighting fascism helps you live longer
Retirees are mobilizing to defend democracy—and the benefits literally show up in their DNA.
www.motherjones.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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goodlawproject.org
The important bit about this story - in reality the only important bit because nothing here is new - is that it delivers to an audience previously unaware of it a truth about the BBC's relationship to power: craven. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC tells staff they cannot quote Trump line removed from Reith Lecture
Journalists not allowed to repeat Rutger Bregman’s corruption claims against US president in coverage of edit
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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jasondogwood.bsky.social
Nike Founder Phil Knight gave $3 million to Republicans in Oregon. Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda wore a trump-vance T-Shirt & MAGA hat at a NASCAR event in Japan. Both men are powerful & have everything they could ever need but still chose to support oppression. Shop accordingly. #BoycottMAGA
November 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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brandonfriedman.bsky.social
I've sent this to the city's police oversight office and the chairman of the police oversight board. It looks like Dallas police officers were collaborating with ICE by providing security during a kidnapping. Obviously want to hear DPD's side of the story. Video from @elmovimientodfw.bsky.social.
EL MOVIMIENTO on Instagram: "ICE and DPD spotted on Jim Miller and Lake June at 6:30 am on Wednesday, November 26th"
In this viral video, a citizen captures a heated police encounter on Jim Miller and Lake June. Officers are seen searching a vehicle without a warrant, leaving the community questioning the 4th amendm...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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debbie156.bsky.social
Healthcare or a Qatari Jet?
Healthcare or a ballroom?
Healthcare or DHS commercials?
Healthcare or Trump’s Golf?
Seems to me that there may be a better choice here, folks.
Let’s start small-
Elect Aftyn Behn to Congress! #TN07
Vote on 12/2!
#ResistanceUnited #Pinks #OneV1 #ProudBlue
November 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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democratswin.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
I guess it’s a good thing we were so concerned about the right to speak our opinions being outlawed by a ruling class that we guaranteed it by making it the very first amendment in our Bill of Rights when we formed the country.
November 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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barbmcquade.bsky.social
Private fundraising for presidential transitions and inaugural galas is an invitation to patronage and corruption.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Donors to Trump’s Transition Revealed a Year Later
A 46-person list includes billionaires and people he went on to appoint to positions of power.
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM