Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
The felon probably thinks they both are going to the same place very soon. It's not heaven. So, he wants to give Rudy something for his legal debts because of him. Hell does not have these.
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The felon probably thinks they both are going to the same place very soon. It's not heaven. So, he wants to give Rudy something for his legal debts because of him. Hell does not have these.
Kat Abughazaleh (@katmabu.bsky.social) reposted
As Trump attacks unions and occupies our city, we’re called to remember how we got here. Labor Day would not exist without the workers who fought and died at the Haymarket Massacre and the Pullman Strike in Chicago. It’s not a coincidence he’s targeting Chicago:
Nash Is Here for It (@nashishereforit.bsky.social) reposted
This is an insult to all who deserved the honor…
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
It’s still early, but pretty good turnout so far for Bernie Sanders and Graham Platner’s (running against Susan Collins) rally here in Maine today.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
Bluesky has been critical to Democracy Docket's growth and reach. Nate Silver is an idiot.
Anonymous ⩜ (@youranona.bsky.social) reposted
Leaked White House prospectus pitches 'Gaza Riviera' as glitzy megacities, mandating forced exodus of 2 million Palestinians into US trusteeship—a deranged facade for ethnic cleansing, peddled with Trumpian bravado and AI gloss. #Gaza
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
The Washington Post covered the story on the left, but ignored the story on the right. Luckily, Democracy Docket has you covered. Support independent pro-democracy media. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
Then they come to the party and write bulletin boards saying"wear blue colour"
Kat Abughazaleh (@katmabu.bsky.social) reposted
Revoking an entire nationality’s visas is collective punishment and never acceptable — especially in this moment when millions of Palestinians lack equal rights, basic healthcare, and so much more at home, forcing them out of the US is unfathomably cruel. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/w...
Kai Ryssdal (@kairyssdal.bsky.social) reposted
We did this to ourselves www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/w...
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
“.. Memphis, after all, has long been one of the most dangerous cities in the country, with a murder rate about twice as high as the nation’s capital ..” @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/u...
David J. Lynch (@davidjlynch.bsky.social) reposted
India Was the Economic Alternative to China. Trump Ended That. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/b...
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
Here in the US, “two weeks” actually means never.
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
He got them from Temu and Shein before the de minimis went into effect
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
The next idea for these nations is building another common currency instead of the US dollar. Once that is done the US is totally isolated and all the media and journalists and the politicians who enabled this demise of the US since 2015 are the ones to be blamed.
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
We should also remember that both Russia and China are permanent members of the UN security council and have veto powers. How will the US vote or they may want to drag the US to vote with them on human rights and other matters that the Europeans will vote against.
𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 (@sundaedivine.bsky.social) reposted
If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations. If you're 45, that number is 74.7%. If you're under 28, the number is 100%. Happy Labor Day.
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
We should also remember that both Russia and China are permanent members of the UN security council and have veto powers. How will the US vote or they may want to drag the US to vote with them on human rights and other matters that the Europeans will vote against.
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
The next idea for these nations is building another common currency instead of the US dollar. Once that is done the US is totally isolated and all the media and journalists and the politicians who enabled this demise of the US since 2015 are the ones to be blamed.
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump thought that "my way or highway" will make the nations to align with "his idea of the US." The tariffs & the insults of foreign leaders was the last straw for a lot of countries to form a new realignment. The US will never recover from this. a whole generation of the Americans will suffer.
The New York Times (@nytimes.com) reposted
Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping held hands in China as the leaders aimed to signal an alternative to U.S. global leadership.
PBS News (@pbsnews.org) reposted
Crowds inside the mosque chanted against Israel and the United States as they grieved the deaths of the officials, including the foreign affairs, media and culture, and industrial ministers. https://to.pbs.org/481uPOi
The New York Times (@nytimes.com) reposted
The knee is one of the most taxed joints in the human body. Here is a workout that can help fortify the muscles and joints that support your knees.
The New York Times (@nytimes.com) reposted
The leaders of China, Russia and India, the three largest powers not aligned with the West, smiled and laughed like good friends as they greeted each other at a summit on Monday. nyti.ms/4lN0Z3n
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
At least while alienating all of our allies, Trump has been instrumental in bringing others closer together.
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
“.. a scene .. almost certainly intended for an audience on the other side of the world: The leaders of China, Russia and India .. smiling and laughing like good friends ..” @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/w...
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump must be feeling so left out he may want to get up from his "Goodnight" sleep from Walter Reed and join these men.
Anonymous (@youranonjd.bsky.social) reposted
This is what nearly 3 billion people under authoritarian rule, over 6,000 nuclear warheads, & a hard reset on global power looks like.
Mother Jones (@motherjones.com) reposted
Reminder: Most mass shootings are carried out by cisgender men.
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
He has Cadillac health care and he can get all the medical attention and caregivers. There are so many families that cannot manage this. Why should I care?
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
I have a subscription to NYT. The news is irrelevant.
Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) reposted
MORE: Judge Sooknanan order DOJ to file yet another status report. She sets 10:45 pm deadline for Ensign to address whether all of the children have been returned to ORR custody.
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
Wonder where Rudy will have the final sendoff?
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
Yep. Only when they don't want to obey the law these excuses come out
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
They still refer to the felon as the "real estate developer." They should use qualifiers such as "fraudulent real estate developer."
Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted
"The straw man being put forward is that it's either we have the military or we're going to get our throats cut at night in DC. Is there no middle ground? Do local law enforcement account for nothing? We've got the National Guard GARDENING right now in DC. Is that an efficient use of our resources?"
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
The problem is it's not just ignorance as there can be people who are ignorant. But in his case it's always revenge and retribution and cruelty to others. That's more dangerous
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
He won’t let the press anywhere near him. This is getting weirder and weirder.
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
Possibly coming here for dialysis
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
Possibly so as I heard at least twice chopper when I was in the garden working betn 11am and 2pm.
Nicholas Grossman (@nicholasgrossman.bsky.social) reposted
Question: Why did US put big tariffs on India despite major national interest in cultivating a strategic counterweight to China and trying to isolate Russia? Answer: Because the US president lied that he fixed India-Pakistan and India wouldn’t go along with the lie. (Seriously, that’s the answer)
Kai Ryssdal (@kairyssdal.bsky.social) reposted
What are we even doing?
Kori Schake (@kschake.bsky.social) reposted
Well done helping the rest of us appreciate why the decision to honor an insurrectionist is damaging both to our military and our society, @markhertling.bsky.social.
Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) reposted
I’m absolutely begging reporters to stop suggesting that Lisa Cook stated that she would use both properties as a principal residence on her mortgage APPLICATIONS Mortgage APPLICATIONS and mortgage AGREEMENTS are not the same thing We have no idea what she represented on the APPLICATIONS
Krassensteins (@krassenstein.bsky.social) reposted
Ashley Biden just posted this picture from this weekend with her father. Both look very happy.
Angry (@angrystaffer.bsky.social) reposted
I wasn’t super convinced that something was seriously wrong with Trump until he tweeted this
Electronic Frontier Foundation (@eff.org) reposted
In a victory for transparency, the government contractor Pen-Link agreed to disclose the prices and descriptions of surveillance products that it sold to a local California Sheriff's office. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Electronic Frontier Foundation (@eff.org) reposted
Locking down your phone, being mindful of what you're wearing, and coming up with plans to communicate with others are all key steps to take before attending a protest. ssd.eff.org/module/atte...
Anonymous (@youranonjd.bsky.social) reposted
Aug 27th, In Mexico’s Senate, a debate on U.S. military cartel intervention caused a brawl. Opposition leader Alejandro Moreno grabbed Senate president Gerardo Norona, sparking shoves & punches. The clash shows how polarization from the U.S. is destabilizing democratic discourse across borders.
Anonymous (@youranonjd.bsky.social) reposted
The machine we're fighting is far older and more deeply rooted than Trump. He was not the architect - he was the ad. The distraction. The loud, lewd brand on the billboard that kept your eyes off the banks, off the boardrooms, off the real power. We are not fighting Trump. We are fighting oligarchy
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
NEW: Since corporate media won't call for Trump's resignation, I will. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/trump-must...
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
Unless more people like the CDC deputy Dir & other people that are fired rise up and defy the admin it will not get the corporate MSM attention.Then the employees should walk out & then huge people protest. People's essential svcs should be disturbed.Our legislators without Rs can do nothing.
Bill Grueskin (@bgrueskin.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
And a huge thank you to @annabower.bsky.social , @kyledcheney.bsky.social , @joshuajfriedman.com and other reporters who chronicled today’s hearing live, so we could track the malfeasance in real time. Here is Bower’s full report www.lawfaremedia.org/article/emer...
Kai Ryssdal (@kairyssdal.bsky.social) reposted
Once again I ask, what’s it going to take?
The New York Times (@nytimes.com) reposted
“If the model employer, the federal government, is unilaterally terminating high-performing Black employees, what hope is there?” President Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal work force have disproportionately affected Black women. Those losses are also rippling through the private sector.
The New York Times (@nytimes.com) reposted
Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago has rejected the Trump administration’s plans to send troops or militarized federal agents to his city for immigration enforcement, and ordered local police officers not to aid the federal crackdown. nyti.ms/4lWfVMB
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
In the 21st century, how could you order up ethnic cleansing and genocide without a little crypto and AI and real-estate speculation sprinkled on top? { gift link } wapo.st/4g2eATo
Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Judge Sooknanan: "These children are going to be deplaned. They're going to be returned to ORR custody. And no attempts will be made to remove them from ORR custody and remove them to Guatemala, in light of my order, while these preliminary emergency proceedings are pending."
Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Judge Sooknanan: I am trying to do the best I can to fulfill my obligation as an Article III judge. I appreciate you all showing up today, and I particularly appreciate the government's representation. But I'm going to put it on the record again, just so there's absolutely no ambiguity...
Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Judge Sooknanan: And again, I'm not going to force you to respond sooner, but if you need five days, my order is going to stay in place. I have done all I can to try to make a decision based on what's in front of me. The government hasn't put anything in front of me to counter plaintiff's narrative
Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Judge Sooknanan: As I said at the start of this hearing, I got a call at 2:36 am [last night] because the government chose the wee hours of the morning on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend to execute a plan to move these children. That's why we're here.
Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Judge Sooknanan: And I tried to reach the government. I have been up since then..and didn't reach anyone from the government until later this morning. And the imminence that the plaintiff claimed proved true, because, in fact, those planes *were* loaded. One actually took off and was returned.
Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Judge Sooknanan continues her monologue: And so, absent action and intervention by the court, all of those children would have been returned to Guatemala, potentially to extremely dangerous situations.
Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Judge Sooknanan to Ensign: And even now that the government has appeared, you're telling me that even though you think you have the authority to do this, and that what you're trying to do here is unify families, not violate the law, you need five days to respond.
Nicholas Grossman (@nicholasgrossman.bsky.social) reposted
The lies' laughable implausibility is a feature, not a bug. They're not trying to convince discerning, skeptical, fact-based people. They're trying to give supporters a fantasy that validates their feelings and creates a sort of loyalty test, while flaunting the absurdity in everyone else's faces.
Mark Hamill (@markhamillofficial.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Did I mention ICE arresting firefighters who were LITERALLY fighting a massive fire at the time of their arrest? 🔥 #ReleaseTheEPSTEIN_Files
Mark Hamill (@markhamillofficial.bsky.social) reposted
The fun would be watching Chump's reaction to it. 🤯 #ReleaseTheEPSTEIN_Files
Just Jack (@just-jack-1.bsky.social) reposted
More name changes afoot… Department of Defense = Department of War Department of Education = Department of Keeping You Stupid Center for Disease Control = Center for Crackpot Conspiracies Department of Agriculture = Department of Subsidies for Farmers going broke from tariffs
Just Jack (@just-jack-1.bsky.social) reposted
He starts randomly jabbering on about getting into heaven. Mysterious bruising on his hand. He disappears from the public eye for days. Even a child would suspect something was up. Everyone but Congress and mainstream media.
YourAnonHope (@youranonhope.bsky.social) reposted
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
As the DoJ tells the court that it will not remove unaccompanied minors to Guatemala, we can only hope they’re telling the truth.
Anonymous (@youranoncentral.bsky.social) reposted
Resistance is not a single action but a flurry of actions. Create: Voting blocs Protest blocs Legal blocs Mutual aid blocs Medical blocs Education blocs Self defense blocs Social media defense blocs Every action counts if taken in the same direction. #3E
Sean Brodrick (@seanbrodrick.bsky.social) reposted
#EconSky www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/scams-and-...
Mark Jacob (@markjacob.bsky.social) reposted
Our news media are so broken. There's a way to challenge someone in an interview without looking like you're the press secretary for the other side. ABC's Martha Raddatz badly misses the mark. "Why fight with the president?" she asks.
David Enrich (@davidenrich.bsky.social) reposted
After losing an appeal against CNN, Alan Dershowitz plans to ask the Supreme Court to overturn New York Times v. Sullivan, the 1964 case that protects journalists and others from weaponized lawsuits. edition.cnn.com/2025/08/29/b...
Hyperlexic (@hyperlexic.bsky.social) reposted
They’re doing all this to prevent people from MEMORIALIZING A MASS SHOOTING
Governor JB Pritzker (@govpritzker.illinois.gov) reposted
Why don’t you send everyone proof of life first? (Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)
Anonymous (@youranonjd.bsky.social) reposted
Surveillance is the oxygen of fascism. Protecting privacy is rebellion.
Anonymous (@youranonjd.bsky.social) reposted
Putin’s rare foreign trip to China, w/ red carpet honors, isn’t ordinary diplomacy. It’s a calculated show of solidarity between two authoritarians determined to challenge Western influence. CCTV called Russia & China ties the “best in history.” warning of a hardened anti-U.S. & anti-Europe bloc.
Anonymous (@youranonjd.bsky.social) reposted
Under sanctions, Putin survives because of China. Oil, gas,& tech flow east, with the yuan replacing the dollar in trade. China accounts for nearly 1/3 of Russia’s trade. Moscow is economically dependent on Beijing & that makes Russia a dangerous but vulnerable Jr. partner in a rising Eurasian order
Anonymous (@youranonjd.bsky.social) reposted
Putin & Xi have one message: the West’s rules no longer apply. They denounce “discriminatory sanctions” & pitch themselves as champions of the Global South. It is about rallying countries to side with authoritarianism against the U.S. & Europe. The summit is information war against the Western order
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
Russia and China are two of the UN security council members and hold the veto power too
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
I think the KGB agent may have injected something while shaking Donnie's hand
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
Let's hope the day comes sooner
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Why do you appreciate unions? I’ll start: Weekends off Paid vacations Work breaks Sick leave Paid holidays No child labor Safer working conditions Health care and retirement benefits
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
Ok. I moved to different rooms and laughed🤣. I was moving for sure.
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
Alas, we already started the celebration and everything came to an abrupt end
Bkbethesda (@bkgarden.bsky.social) reply parent
That's one heck of a swelling
Just Jack (@just-jack-1.bsky.social) reposted
Conclusive proof thoughts and prayers don’t work: he’s fine.
Unusual Whales (@unusualwhales.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: New bill introduced to stop politicians from stock trading would require lawmakers to sell their stocks in 180 days. Those who don't face fines.