damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
You know the crime rate in North Korea is even lower. You want to live under that boot??
Canada/USA/UK citizen, moved back home to Canada in 2021 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧 You can’t out run a fascist superpower. No where will be safe. We live in a very dangerous time. #BoycottUSA & care for your neighbour. In this together against MAGAts and #Talibamicans No DMs
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You know the crime rate in North Korea is even lower. You want to live under that boot??
Michael Clemens (@mclem.org) reposted
There are people in public life clearly and accurately stating the danger to America at this bizarre moment. Those people need support from every Conservative and Liberal American who find our Constitution worth preserving.
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
Virtually every dollar whatever it was got passed onto US consumers. It’s the biggest tax hike in US history.
CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 (@cajunblue.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
2/3 🚨🏥 Woman diagnosed with leukemia in 2013 being treated for stomach ulcer.
CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 (@cajunblue.bsky.social) reposted
🚨🏥 AZ Rep Yassansari following up on the conditions in the — for profit prison in Eloy, AZ, holding many green card holders who have committed NO crimes. Video is broken into halves. 1/3 Please share for the world to see.
🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 (@msgrumpybunny.bsky.social) reposted
Daily reminder 🚨 CA — VOTE YES ON PROP 50‼️ 🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️ Special Election November 4, 2025
Catweazle (@itegoarcana.bsky.social) reposted
EU says von der Leyen's plane GPS system was jammed, Russian interference suspected "We can confirm that there was GPS jamming, but the plane landed safely in Bulgaria. We have received information from the Bulgarian authorities that they suspect that this was due to blatant interference by Russia"
Mistress Matisse (@mistressmatisse.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
I cannot believe that guests on MSNBC actually used the phrase “child prostitute” which is a phrase that SHOULD NEVER BE USED. It suggests that children have agency and are making an adult decision and they are NOT and CANNOT, they are purely the victims of adults! Disgusting
Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) reposted
An upcoming news conference with victims of Jeffrey Epstein could be “explosive,” one of the congressmen pushing for full release of the files on Epstein predicts. Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna said the victims’ accounts will force lawmakers to vote on a bill requiring DOJ to release its files.
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
Same. I’m seeing more Canadian products I swear on store shelves, or I’m now just hyper aware
💫⭐️N. Jules⭐️💫 (@northjules.bsky.social) reposted
Be safe today folks✊🏾 @50501movement.bsky.social #Resist
POLITICO Europe (@politico.eu) reposted
Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized other countries' "bullying practices" at a major summit attended by Russia's Vladimir Putin today.
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social)
#BoycottUSA is working. Keep going!
Julie J (@j1j2.bsky.social) reposted
Cottonwood, Arizona Tomorrow September 1
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
We agree, @robhuebel — seems Dems should be talking about this: “State Dept denied Trump intervened on Alexandrovich’s behalf, but that appears implausible. Trump, Israel, pedophilia, corruption… a gift unicorn grazing in Dems’ backyard — And yet?” zeteo.com/p/why-arent-...
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
Who voted for war with Venezuela?
Tucker Frump (@tuckfrumplimpdix.bsky.social) reposted
Democratic Mayors Convene After Trump’s Takeover Threats, Seeking United Front
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social)
This is why we can’t trust media any longer. It’s Europe’s fault apparently per Axios that Russia continues the war with Ukraine. Someone senior at the shite house told them so and they are known for their trustworthiness apparently.
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
Hey Axios those senior White House officials are playing you. Not all access is good access. Stephen Miller isn’t a source for much else than parasites. This is why we say the media failed America
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
You’re skipping to the end when you should be focused on where you are now and the next step.
Dan Nexon (@dhnexon.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
We should expect the regime — with help from Russia and other foreign actors — to engage in active measures to stoke tensions within the opposition. They will accuse us of being foreign agents. They will attempt to infiltrate the opposition with the aim of radicalizing and discrediting it.
Dan Nexon (@dhnexon.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
There are things we can influence, of course. Most of what we can do right now is prepare, especially for participation in collective mobilization against the regime — and here I mean everything from becoming involved in local politics and civil society to learning the tactics of mass protest.
Dan Nexon (@dhnexon.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
1) it will be difficult — but not impossible — for the opposition to win elections; and 2) if the government overtly steals an election, it can be toppled via widespread popular mobilization *if* the security services split or abandon the regime.
Dan Nexon (@dhnexon.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
I have bad news and worse news. The bad news: the more consolidated the authoritarian regime becomes, the harder it is to dislodge it. The opposition in Hungary finally got its act together in 2022, and formed a coalition that included far-right and far-left parties.
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
Media should hound him at least half as much as they hounded Biden. But they won’t.
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social)
I knew he was alive because the internal alarm I’ve developed over the past 10 hadn’t tripped. That alarm is connected to a bottle of Moet & Chandon I’ve been holding onto for the occasion. If he had entered the 9th circle of hell I’d know it in my bones.
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
“For the second time in less than a month, the Justice Department abruptly dropped charges against a client represented by Brad Bondi, the brother of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.” Must be nice! abcnews.go.com/US/doj-drops...
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
“.. The Oval Office photos don’t resolve those questions. They raise them. And until the press decides to treat Trump’s health the way it treated Biden’s, makeup and memos will remain the White House’s first—and last—line of defense.” @passantino.bsky.social www.status.news/p/trump-heal...
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
Of COURSE it all comes down to Modi’s refusal to nominate him for a Nobel prize. 🤡
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
Poor baby can’t even afford a real sling. Unemployed has-been doesn’t pay so good.
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
America is at the point could mean Cheeto kicked the bucket or the wrong pins got pulled
M Meerkat (@kackbro.bsky.social) reposted
Jasmine Crockett is one Woman I Believe,and I Believe In Her......
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
Playlist what is everyone taking about?
cm 🇨🇦 (@cmcalgary.bsky.social) reposted
Health Canada has approved Moderna’s newly updated COVID-19 vaccine — and for the first time, the vaccines will be “made in Canada.” globalnews.ca/news/1134908... #Canada #cdnpoli #abpoli
PBS News (@pbsnews.org) reposted
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 other officials ahead of next month’s annual high-level meeting of the U.N. General Assembly, a step the Palestinian Authority decried as against international law. https://to.pbs.org/4naCsqj
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
City of Edmonton just banned 1984 from school libraries and handmaidens tale. Should be required reading by grade 8
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
Don’t you see that the whole aim of Newspeak is to narrow the range of thought?
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
Broker peace with Ukraine? Didn’t know we were at war with Ukraine
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
CAP ECON: “We obviously have no particular insight into whether the Supreme Court will uphold .. If it did, “Treasury would .. need to return most of the now-close to $100bn in additional customs duties .. and there is a danger .. other countries would back-track on any preliminary agreements.”
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
“But the court's 7-4 decision tossed out a part of that ruling striking down the tariffs immediately, allowing his administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court” Thoughts on how Cheeto Benito’s back up band will rule?
Joyce White Vance (@joycewhitevance.bsky.social) reposted
Hope SCOTUS enjoys being treated like Trump’s lapdog
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns. The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate. Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care. The list goes on and on. Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Anonymous (@youranoncentral.bsky.social) reposted
Trump regime operatives exposed in plot to undermine Denmark and overthrow the government in Greenland. Regime operatives attempted to disrupt democracy through misinformation and disruption operations aimed at recruiting traitors and collaborators to help sway public consensus towards the US.
SandyLee🍁 (@leeram.bsky.social) reposted
Margaret Atwood knows.
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social)
The removal of some of those reciprocal tariffs may have been in anticipation of this which many have been predicting. Also, 🖕Cheeto Benito www.cbc.ca/news/world/a...
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
The laughter in Seoul, Tokyo, Frankfurt, Ottawa, New Delhi, Brasília and Beijing must be .. hearty. 🤡 @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
🎯
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
“.. Friday’s ruling extends the suspense over whether Trump’s tariffs will ultimately stand.” @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
He literally was covering his own state before the feds decided to move in and take over. That’s the point you dumbass.
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
Modi visits Japan. Japan cancels US trip. Again.
Julie J (@j1j2.bsky.social) reposted
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
US GDP: * 2nd half of last year: 2.8% * 1st half of this year: 1.4% * rest of this year: (projected) 1.1% @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
Via @alecstapp.bsky.social $TAN #ICYMI www.cnn.com/2024/11/18/c...
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
Her name and outlet are in the screenshot ..and probably yes
Don Moynihan (@donmoyn.bsky.social) reposted
New, from me: America is no longer a functioning democracy. It is a competitive authoritarian system, hurtling rapidly toward authoritarianism. This was a hard piece to write but we can't move forward if we don’t acknowledge where we are. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
The thing is there’s never any push back from media in the room. Of course many are planted questions to broadcast the next upcoming horror show, but I want media to stop covering these because it’s a platform for the regime.
Sky Marchini (@sky.skymarchini.net) reposted
There is a loaded gun sitting on the table, waiting for the people just to pick it up and bail ourselves out of this mess. The last part of the bill of rights - never ratified, still pending before the states - would set districts to be about 50,000 people. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congres...
Your Local Epidemiologist (@ylepidemiologist.bsky.social) reposted
CDC employees are walking out in light of the mass shootings, firings, and *waves hands in the air* everything else. #USANotRFK
Katelyn Jetelina (@kkjetelina.bsky.social) reposted
CDC employees standing up and walking out in light of the mass shootings, firings, and *waves hands in the air* everything else. #USAnotRFK Lets gooooo
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social)
Hear that laughter? Newsom isn’t kidding. This isn’t a joke. I’ve never been more convinced than today that’s he’s the one. If America ever gets another shot. Take it. I don’t know if the country deserves another chance after 2024, but if it gets one, he’s the guy. www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
And then it’s all go fund me pages and tears and tantrums. If you voted for this or sat this one out
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
The call is coming from inside the room. These are not pressers. They’re planted questions from fluffers
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
Two weeks after blowout coverage of the Trump/Putin “summit” in Alaska. @afp.com
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
“.. democracy often erodes slowly at first .. But with each concession, autocrats become bolder.. and reversal becomes harder. Responses that, early on, can feel pragmatic—waiting it out, remaining silent, cutting a deal—only embolden ..” @dziblatt.bsky.social www.foreignaffairs.com/germany/hitl...
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
EVERCORE: “.. We expect the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to issue a ruling shortly after Labor Day and think it is more likely than not that the IEEPA tariffs are struck down.” 👀
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh my god ☹️
Charlotte Clymer (@charlotteclymer.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
The brutal truth is that Ashli Babbitt thought the Capitol Police wouldn't shoot a white woman. Because everything in her life experience, up to that point, taught her that she was exempt from lethal force by law enforcement. That turned out to be an inaccurate assessment.
Charlotte Clymer (@charlotteclymer.bsky.social) reposted
Ashli Babbitt was a grown ass adult who chose to break into an unauthorized area during an insurrection against the repeated warnings of law enforcement. She ignored those warnings and got killed through no one's fault but her own. She was a traitor. She doesn't deserve full military honors.
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
The only clearer sign would have been in invasion of Poland. Maybe just once we run with walks like a duck, talks like a duck, it’s a duck before waiting for their next military strike?
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
* ITALY PM MELONI SAYS RUSSIA'S LATEST STRIKE ON KYIV SHOWS IT HAS NO INTENTION OF NEGOTIATING END TO WAR @reuters.com
DiveIntoIt🫘💙💙 (@tepsmom.bsky.social) reposted
Soft succession is the only answer for blue states, we generate the majority of money the feds need, so it should give us huge negotiating power. Of course they can send in the troops, but to what end? If they kill us they lose the tax revenue anyway.
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
* NATO'S RUTTE: I WAS IN CONTACT THIS MORNING WITH KALLAS AND VON DER LEYEN ABOUT RUSSIA'S ATTACK ON A BUILDING HOUSING THE EU DELEGATION IN KYIV @reuters.com
Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast.bsky.social) reposted
You think we weren’t prepared for the last pandemic ….
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Gupta: Here’s why this matters: 1. Because the FDA indications have changed, if I prescribe it to you, I’m opening myself up to a lawsuit. He directly signals that… 2. A pharmacist is no longer able to prescribe and administer a COVID-19 booster that doesn’t meet indications.
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
WSJ Page One: “I think he’s learned there is not much that can really stop him from what he wants,” said Marc Short, who was Trump’s director of legislative affairs in his first term. @wsj.com www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
He was trans. I think that makes him the first trans person to carry out a mass shooting in history. 99.999% of the rest were white CIS men. There is a no point in denying who he was but little point in focusing on trans.
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
Negotiations 🙄 It’s not even appeasement. It’s capitulation and honestly far worse. It’s the US working hand in glove with Russia. They’re in the same side. Why would he seize his ally’s assets
Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas.bsky.social) reposted
While the world seeks a path to peace, Russia responds with missiles. The overnight attack on Kyiv shows a deliberate choice to escalate and mock the peace efforts. Russia must stop the killing and negotiate.
Charles Keener (@charleskeener.bsky.social) reposted
www.democracynow.org/2025/8/27/he...
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
Name one fascist that got voted out of power. DC he’s turning into a regime controlled island. All that gold, that ballroom isn’t just for 3 years. Dont counting on the fcuker dying. Dynastic succession is what you’ll get. Clear as damn day the night he was declared winner.
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
“.. We’re losing this country in real time,” Newsom said. “It’s not bloviation, not exaggeration. It’s happening.” @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
CHAOS ERUPTS AT CDC CDC Director Susan Monarez has been ousted after RFK Jr. demanded she change her policy on the COVID vaccine. Top officials from the Vaccine Unit, Zoonotic Division, and the Chief Medical Officer are resigning, per reports. Horrifying news for public health.
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social)
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m always, always very wary of anyone asking for money on social media. If I came across a starving dog my first thought would not be to pull out my phone.
Tea Pain (@teapainusa.bsky.social) reposted
"The sad part is there are so many daily tragedies in this current administration, there is no room for today's tragic school shooting to stay in the news." - some dude on MSNBC just now.
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
The trump lackey doesn’t have much to do other than lower rates which is what he wants. Doesn’t need to hold it for long. My the time she’s reinstated the damage to US reputation is done.
Hoodlum 🇺🇸 (@nothoodlum.bsky.social) reposted
The US National Guard. We’re looking for a few good janitors.
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
NEW: A federal grand jury has REFUSED to indict sandwich guy! I imagine the DoJ will keep trying. They have two weeks, at which point they’ll have to drop the charges or reduce it to a misdemeanor. 🥪 www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
“.. It worries me greatly because we do not spy on friends,” Rasmussen said @politico.com www.politico.eu/article/cove...
damappples.bsky.social (@damappples.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s not their humiliation I care about. It’s humiliating for the whole country except the MAGAts who never had any self respect to lose anyway.