ckitnichols.bluesky.com
@ckitnichols.bsky.social
Retired blue collar Democrat, native Texan still hoping for all people to be equal. I love LGBTQ & have personal friends in the group who I’ve loved & trusted for years. I stand with 🇺🇦.
created November 10, 2024
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ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope people all over our country are paying attention to the real destruction of our laws by the Republican Party. They are destroying every protection we’ve depended on to get through each day. Healthcare, free public education (paid for by OUR ANNUAL TAXES, not from the wealthy. You get it?
Tuck The Frumpers (@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social) reposted
'There are fires everywhere': Report warns GOP faces big trouble with Congressional return
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
Those gold colored glued on trims look cheap. Real gold speaks for itself.
Gary R Simonds (@garys79.bsky.social) reposted
Might be?? #nokings #nopedophiles #nonazis #nobillionaires #Defenddemocracy
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social)
civicshout.com/p/stop-lead-... I’ve never heard of this terrible issue until today. Have we become so wrapped up in our own selves that we’re unaware of these beautiful creatures suffering from lead poisoning. I hope enough of us will be willing to spread the concern & help these creatures.
Lindsey Falconer (@bluebirds5.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Yes. And pulls no punches.
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
Bless you sir for speaking out & standing up for all of us.
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Pritzker: "No one in the administration -- the president or anybody under him -- has called anyone in my administration or me. It's clear that in secret they're are planning this invasion with US troops."
All Together Know 🧠 (@alltogetherknow.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
I love the way he calmly and plainly communicates. And he will not stand for it.
Jo (@service-worker.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
This is the way. Call it what it is: an invasion
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
God bless you sir!
Mayor Q (@mayorq.bsky.social) reposted
Cities will engage, push back, persist, and, ultimately, we always win. Shared some recent takes with the Washington Post on what we are facing today.
Mayor Q (@mayorq.bsky.social) reposted
They lost their damn minds if they don’t think we know how to knock doors in Belton, Grandview, Lee’s Summit, Midtown (!!), and Westport and win a race. Not sleeping on the Northland or eastern seats either. Looking forward to a 5-3 map ahead unless they get some sense.
Morgan J Freeman (@mjfree.bsky.social) reposted
Why is Trump honoring J6 rioter Ashli Babbitt and not Capital Police Officer Brian Sicknick — both lost their lives: Babbitt attacking The Capitol. Sicknick protecting The Capitol. Can anyone explain?
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social)
civicshout.com/p/don-t-let-... We must stop Donold from destroying our history which reminds us of the dangers of our past mistakes.
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
Your story shames men who never considered serving their country. Your relationship with your sons is a reflection of your life’s worth and commitment to our country.
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social)
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ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you; I’m content to walk my dog & go to the YMCA a few times a week but I definitely vote, sign protests & donate what I can afford to support my country.
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m an old lady who hasn’t seen a duck in years so my eye saw a sweet dog’s head.
Amy Ash (@lolennui.bsky.social) reposted
sorry to post reddit but I’ve laughing at this for 5 business days
Bill Corbett (@billcorbett.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
“Don’t be afraid Donnie, just follow the endless murky void… that’s right, the endless murky void is calling you home…”
Bill Corbett (@billcorbett.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
[typing on cracked smartphone with 1% battery] THAT’S NOT FAIR… NOT FAIR “AT ALL”
Bill Corbett (@billcorbett.bsky.social) reposted
Now for the Twilight Zone twist: WE’RE actually all dead and he’s the only one on earth still alive! (but he’s lonely)
Bill Corbett (@billcorbett.bsky.social) reposted
Guy who wrote a book saying his mom is a junkie slag and his people are lazy trash thinks that everyone else should be more grateful
Bill Corbett (@billcorbett.bsky.social) reposted
Me?? I have to do it? Ok then…
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
That’s a great safety measure to save their lives.
Frank Conniff (@frankconniff.bsky.social) reposted
While leaving his encampment, one homeless person was heard to remark, "Yeah, this sucks, but have you seen Gavin's social media posts? Ha ha, great stuff, I bet it really gets Trump's goat, that's what's important."
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
That’s young to me. You have many years to continue your career bc we need your work.
Frank Conniff (@frankconniff.bsky.social) reposted
There's a rumor floating around that Trump is dead, but I checked the New York Times website and there's no mention of it, so I guess maybe it's true?
Frank Conniff (@frankconniff.bsky.social) reposted
Trump is dead? Possible clue: If you play the pee tape backwards, he says "turn me on bed pan."
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
Bless you for all you do & thank you for sharing the photo of your beautiful doggie. I consider dog companions as a character reference.
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Greetings, new people here at House of Copyediting. Besides first-rate, IISSM, prose advice, you'll get: • a random theater photo of the day, sometimes more than one • birthday alerts for dead actresses, and occasionally live ones • Sallie updates And it's all free!
Alex Winter (@alexwinter.com) reposted reply parent
Maybe that will break the AI for good.
Benjamin Dreyer (@bcdreyer.social) reposted
I daydream about being woken in the dead of night by the sound of shouts, cheers, and car horns.
Ma Carol (@caroodles.bsky.social) reposted
Thank you Commissioner Duryee!
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
God bless you sir for being the man of the hour!
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m in Texas so I didn’t know her history. If I’d known she was a veteran & a survivor, I’d have been vocal for sure.
True Patriots Believe In & Protect Democracy (@donjorizzy.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
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giginorth2020.bsky.social (@giginorth2020.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Don’t let the door hit you in your traitorous ass, Jodi
Chelsea Blue (@lordye.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Careers all gonna die when we say something so incredibly stupid and insensitive ehh?
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
She’ll have to hide in her home but at least she can’t continue to vote against her constituents & be responsible for their deaths .
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
We need so many more to resign to save our country.
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social)
civicshout.com/p/stop-trump... We know he’s attempting more illegal measures & we must stop him!
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trumpdisasters.bsky.social (@trumpdisasters.bsky.social) reposted
Trump is taking away health coverage from more than 14 million Americans by sending their health insurance premiums through the roof and adding layers and layers of often impossible paperwork. Slashing Medicaid and gutting Obamacare.
Morgan J Freeman (@mjfree.bsky.social) reposted
1240 days remaining... unless he’s removed before.
Morgan J Freeman (@mjfree.bsky.social) reposted
WE ARE NOT SAFE UNDER TRUMP A clown cabinet of unqualified knee-benders has exposed our country to extreme danger, including another 9/11 NEW SUBSTACK WITH RECEIPTS HERE:
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
Are any of the ICE agents not going to hell? That young boy was terrified & had no clue where he was going & no one was there to help him!
Morgan J Freeman (@mjfree.bsky.social) reposted
Morgan J Freeman (@mjfree.bsky.social) reposted
Donald will lose his shit if you repost this.
Morgan J Freeman (@mjfree.bsky.social) reposted
thought GOP conservatives stood for limited government and leaving “it up to the states.” Now we have unlimited government overreach with MAGA taking complete control of the states. That is called fascism.
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
We’ll never forget this attack that continues to destroy our democracy.
Morgan J Freeman (@mjfree.bsky.social) reposted
🚨🚨🚨 I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did. 🚨🚨🚨
Morgan J Freeman (@mjfree.bsky.social) reposted
Barack Obama (@barackobama.bsky.social) reposted
Here's some good news: Catelin Drey won a special election this week to flip a seat blue in the Iowa Senate and break Republicans' supermajority.
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social)
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ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
My Yorkie mix waits for me in the morning & evening to sit at the table with my plate before he begins. I’ve thought it was being sure that there wasn’t more for me to give him.
WeRateDogs (@weratedogs.com) reposted
This is Parker. He will not eat until he receives a forehead kiss. 13/10 would give him so many smooches (TT: parkerthegoldenboy)
Tuck The Frumpers (@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social) reposted
RFK Jr. is up to his bullsh-t again after latest mass shooting
Barack Obama (@barackobama.bsky.social) reposted
Republicans are trying to redraw congressional district lines to keep their grip on Congress in the midterms and beyond. Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around. Get involved with the @democraticredistricting.com as they fight back: bit.ly/3HJ1ayW
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
This is dangerous to millions of us. How will we get a Covid or any other vaccine again?
Mark Chadbourn (@chadbourn.bsky.social) reposted
The new CDC Director has been booted. Chaos is the new norm.
Steph K (@gnomeledy2.bsky.social) reposted
Watching Governor Walz speak, all I could think, was- we could have had him.
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 (@mary1kathy.bsky.social) reposted
What would you make a medal for?
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social)
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ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social)
open.substack.com/pub/dworkin/... I wish I could’ve seen this in person. This is great news in Texas. Republicans must be alarmed with this being viewed all across America!
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
This should be Republicans first priority if they have any chance of winning their next election m. We’re going to “clean house”. If you aren’t sure, watch a few protests that are larger than ever before.
kchuk.bsky.social (@kchuk.bsky.social) reposted
It is time for gun reform! This is more important than putting down mulch, Taylor Swift’s engagement or the Cracker Barrel logo! #banassaultweapons
kchuk.bsky.social (@kchuk.bsky.social) reposted
We need a ban on assault rifles immediately. Members of Congress must work together to prioritize human life and safety, especially with regard to children and young people. This has got to STOP. @duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov @casten.house.gov
Daphne_du Maurier (@daphe.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Who needs scientific studies when you can just walk through an airport collecting data from children’s eyes ?
DavidP (@davidp-p.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Is RFK Jr. certifiably insane? Asking for 350 million friends.
Beth Savage (@bethann1231.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
A grown man on Epstein’s flight list really should be averting his eyes when passing children. Not leering at their mitochondria.
Bestemor (@susabelle84.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
I can’t even do this his voice is like nails on a chalkboard for me
Very 🫘 (@veryvaluable.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
That’s just the worm talking.
santa-guy.bsky.social (@santa-guy.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Wow! He must be magical to see that! I wonder where he got his MD? Trump University?
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
Why don’t people notice he’s not a doctor! He’s a quack who uses his family’s honorable name to get attention. I don’t believe he’s capable of leading anything & I’m sorry for his family seeing him in the public sphere creating harmful measures that hurt & even may kill people.
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social)
open.substack.com/pub/lincolns... This is a scary issue for me as an old person.
veronica biancalana 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 🇺🇦 🇳🇴 🇲🇽 🇩🇪 (@vero1986.bsky.social) reposted
Project 2025 Aims to Strip Away Our Freedom to Vote Published: Sep 3, 2024 Project 2025 could drastically alter the state of elections, voting rights, and democracy in America. civilrights.org/blog/project...
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m a proud Texan seeing this. It must have been an amazing experience for every person there. Thank you for this encouraging news about our state. We deserve better than Abbott, Cornyn, Cruz, Paxton, etc. We must focus on our state & give our children a better life.
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
RULE ABOUT AMERICAN FLAGS: If you burn the fabric part, you're looking at jail. But it you use the pole part to assault a police officer, you get a presidential pardon, praise, and some cash.
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you again for getting all the important facts out in a clear and concise way to get this critical info. I don’t understand how so many Americans don’t give a damn about at least our children. How do so many people deteriorate to that point?
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/jo...
✨ Clyde ✨ (@clydepowell.bsky.social) reposted
A bitching toward the DNC. That will not fit in a 300 character post. Time to act is now. Click Image to read. Fuck Trump the Fascist SCUMBAG and his cronies #donald #trump #president #Fascist #scumbag
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
🚨BREAKING: In a landmark victory for voters, a Utah judge struck down the state Legislature’s gerrymandered congressional map and reinstated the citizen-led redistricting reforms voters approved in 2018. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
Everyday he says strange & stupid things. I cannot look at photos of him or hear his voice anymore.
LA Blue Dot in GA (@namwella1961.bsky.social) reposted
It's mind boggling to me that President Biden was deemed too old & incompetent to be president, but Trump, who believes planes were used in the Revolutionary War & windmills cause cancer, is good to go. #ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Jeanine Pirro is on Fox & Friends whining that she can’t “touch” 15 year olds in Washington DC
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social)
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/jo...
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ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social)
The picture hells the whole story.
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social)
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ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social)
civicshout.com/p/tell-congr... It’s urgent we share this today to get millions to contact Congress before they vote on this.
ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social)
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ckitnichols.bluesky.com (@ckitnichols.bsky.social) reply parent
Reading my post today makes me wonder what I was trying to say. AOC is one of my heroines!
auntmeme (@auntmeme.bsky.social) reposted
Do you notice something? Prices have almost doubled since Election Day 2024. We can barely afford a balanced meal anymore. The more tariffs 47 adds the less food we will eat. Holidays will be lean this year. #wtpBLUE #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #VoteBlue