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Kristine B.

@determineddem.bsky.social

๐Ÿ’ฃ Furious, disgusted & ashamed. SERIOUS 'good trouble' is OVERDUE & SCOTUS is a sham! Staying sane w/smart, snarky posts/protests/petitions & wellness breaks ๐Ÿ‘‰ Film: Classics/Noir; Rock/Soul/Blues LOUD; Art/Dance/Gym; Animals-Antics & ๐Ÿ’Œ soften ๐Ÿ’ฃ. NO DMs.

created November 13, 2024

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Profile picture Krassensteins (@krassenstein.bsky.social) reposted

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2/9/2025, 11:14:41 AM | 3303 724 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

๐Ÿ’ฏ agree!

2/9/2025, 1:47:38 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

We should all save ourselves time, effort & money by filing a class action lawsuit against his entire presidency.

2/9/2025, 1:44:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Pam Keith (@pamkeithdc.bsky.social) reposted

www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6GvjPcr/ How in the HELL does any government lawfully deport 600 unaccompanied minors? Who does that? Who the fuck are we? What are we? What have we become?

1/9/2025, 4:28:01 AM | 4151 1361 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Wajahat Ali (@wajali.bsky.social) reposted

I think it's time to discuss the 25th Amendment.

1/9/2025, 4:42:34 AM | 7328 1140 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture ๐Ÿ‘ฃCOCA๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ (@nortygirl.bsky.social) reposted

This Wednesday..... let the truth come out....

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1/9/2025, 2:35:38 PM | 2616 1052 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture M Meerkat (@kackbro.bsky.social) reposted

Actions Speak Louder than Words !

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1/9/2025, 9:24:09 AM | 939 266 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The TrumpRussiaGuide ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ (@trumprussiaties.bsky.social) reposted

Alex Acosta set to face Congress over sweetheart deal that allowed Epstein to plead guilty to minor state charges www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

31/8/2025, 11:37:48 PM | 299 105 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bluebird (@lc-mel.bsky.social) reposted

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1/9/2025, 6:16:26 PM | 61 25 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MickeyMcMeans (@mickeymcmeans.bsky.social) reposted

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30/8/2025, 2:55:07 AM | 42 14 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted

SIGNS OF FASCISM ๐Ÿชง

31/8/2025, 12:42:58 AM | 8373 3365 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ashley Kuckelman (@ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social) reposted

๐ŸŽฏ๐ŸŽฏ๐ŸŽฏ

It's time to fight everywhere and all at once. Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now. These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace. The reckoning is finally here. ~ Governor Pritzker
1/9/2025, 5:37:33 AM | 2304 793 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes. Time for ACTIVE military to follow their constitutional oath, if only for their own sense of honor & intregrity. They can put a halt to trump's power grab & this needs to become a major media headline. We, the ppl, should demand it.

1/9/2025, 12:04:33 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Left Of Center Orange Hater (@henshinhal.bsky.social) reposted

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1/9/2025, 9:42:32 AM | 8190 2082 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

Yes = ๐Ÿ’ฏ - Just asked elsewhere: What would happen if the National Guard simply refuses to follow an order that is clearly not an emergency but rather one of trump's bullshit attempts at control? Wouldn't that action signal the beginning of the end of his fascist takeover?

31/8/2025, 9:51:43 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes = ๐Ÿ’ฏ - Just asked elsewhere: What would happen if the National Guard simply refuses to follow an order that is clearly not an emergency but rather one of trump's bullshit attempts at control? Wouldn't that action signal the beginning of the end of his fascist takeover?

31/8/2025, 9:51:43 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Serious question: What happens if the National Guard refuses to follow an order that is clearly authoritarian? Wouldn't that signal the beginning of the end of trump's fascist takeover?

31/8/2025, 9:42:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, but black or white, that applies to all of trump's republican sycophantic kiss-asses.

31/8/2025, 9:36:16 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Absolutely true. Betcha Stephen Miller is already thinking how his quota directives will be realized w/such an easy, whopping catch. Betcha his ICE thugs will be waiting at the airline gates.

31/8/2025, 9:26:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Yep. Not to mention: Isn't Tim Scott considered an unwanted DEI hire now?

31/8/2025, 9:14:32 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

I don't get it. Why is Tim Scott still around? Isn't he a part of the DEI contingency that trump is trying to eradicate?

31/8/2025, 9:07:12 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Kudos to 1st one w/snark post related to Kennedy's latest ridiculous shit = ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

31/8/2025, 8:59:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

This makes me want to throw up.

31/8/2025, 8:55:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

๐Ÿ’ฏ ๐Ÿ’ฏ ๐Ÿ’ฏ

31/8/2025, 8:54:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jack Hopkins-The Original (@therealjackhopkins.bsky.social) reposted

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson just drew a line in the sand...refusing to let Trumpโ€™s troops or ICE turn his city into a staging ground. Thatโ€™s not politics...thatโ€™s spine. Fire...fight...and the kind of defiance America needs right now.๐Ÿ”ฅ

31/8/2025, 4:36:59 AM | 3116 726 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture shauna (@goldengateblond.bsky.social) reposted

when he does finally go i will demand not just the death certificate but the long form death certificate

31/8/2025, 5:25:26 AM | 6761 773 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Too deranged & full of himself to leave voluntarily? Same could be said of trump. How about getting rid of him first?

31/8/2025, 8:51:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Very alarmed indeed!

31/8/2025, 8:16:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Flesh Banana (@notimeforpoopin.bsky.social) reposted

I waited hours for this cloud to come near the lake #lightning strike reflection.

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31/8/2025, 10:09:32 AM | 21721 2038 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

YES. Every single time.

31/8/2025, 3:49:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Not surprised. Can't express in words how disgusted we are w/trump & this administration. Ignorant & corrupt to the bone.

31/8/2025, 3:46:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

So very sorry, but simply can't depend on U.S. while trump is around.

31/8/2025, 3:43:17 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

OMG...That classic noir shadow photography is absolutely gorgeous! Pure Noir Heaven for me. ๐Ÿ–ค Thanks!

31/8/2025, 3:37:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

No question: trump is an ignoramus & doesn't have a clue, but I don't think MAGAts will fall in line for a replacement. It was his movement & his alone, sooo as long as he dies...Image of Wicked Witch of West melting away comes to mind = ๐Ÿซ 

31/8/2025, 3:25:08 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Def needed that this am = ๐Ÿคฃ

31/8/2025, 2:57:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Hey, an overdose would be fine.

30/8/2025, 10:18:02 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, to facing justice here, but I'll settle for hell's ๐Ÿ”ฅJust want him gone.

30/8/2025, 1:43:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿคฃ

30/8/2025, 1:39:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Would use past tense: Made America great again: I finally died.

30/8/2025, 1:38:32 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Not sure about stupid George. Guy couldn't care less about death of democracy so long as he could paint some shit.

30/8/2025, 1:34:16 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

๐Ÿ˜… = OMG! ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž

30/8/2025, 1:25:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah & complicit AF.

30/8/2025, 1:20:38 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Not sure if Biden would attend, but boy-oh-boy how I'd love to witness that scene, esp. seeing trump dead. Yep, said it & don't regret it.

30/8/2025, 1:18:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture darren32359.bsky.social (@darren32359.bsky.social) reposted

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30/8/2025, 12:16:56 PM | 6408 2398 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Lincoln Project (@lincolnproject.us) reposted

If the Democratic Party intends to win this fight, it must stop functioning solely as a party & instead step into its moment in history: to lead a pro-democracy movement capable of confronting this authoritarian threat. https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/stand-up-america-the-time-for-a-pro?r=2lckc

28/8/2025, 3:30:13 PM | 5920 1999 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted

Pritzker: This is not about fighting crime. This is about the President and his complicit lackey, Stephen Miller, searching for ways to lay the groundwork to circumvent our democracy, militarize our cities, and end elections.

25/8/2025, 9:07:22 PM | 28000 9067 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

In case there's any question, that be creepy AF Stephen Miller being referred to.

26/8/2025, 1:59:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, regardless of prognosis, very scary. My Perry Rico is going in for a benign aural (ear) hematoma op & I'm feeling the very same way. ๐Ÿ˜ข

26/8/2025, 1:57:02 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

I call him Naziferatu.

24/8/2025, 3:10:50 PM | 33 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Fifth Dentist (@fifthdentist.bsky.social) reposted

I like what Newsom is doing. I like what Pritzker is doing. I like what Mamdani is doing. We need all hands on deck NOW. We can worry about the presidential race LATER. Once we secure its relevance.

24/8/2025, 2:24:04 AM | 5954 1599 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture praying mantis (@gentlem.bsky.social) reposted

this

24/8/2025, 7:12:25 PM | 11 6 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Philo of Alexan (@philoof.bsky.social) reposted

Happy cows

24/8/2025, 1:30:51 PM | 12849 2375 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

I call him Naziferatu.

24/8/2025, 3:10:50 PM | 33 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Or worse

24/8/2025, 3:09:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Trying.

23/8/2025, 6:49:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Insta Science (@instascience.bsky.social) reposted

The white cat is blind and has a best friend, a black cat, who is always by its side to guide it.

22/8/2025, 8:17:48 PM | 16252 2375 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

More like trump the sleazebag.

22/8/2025, 2:11:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

With all due respect, I most certainly knew about the vileness of trump as far back as the 70's!

22/8/2025, 2:10:45 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

My sympathy is tempered by fact that Bolton was a trumper at all. Knowing how vindictive & vile trump has always been, he shouldn't have been so dumb.

22/8/2025, 2:06:00 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, removal by force.

22/8/2025, 1:49:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Or who were openly complicit

22/8/2025, 1:47:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Official name/term?

21/8/2025, 7:46:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture I Post Animal Vids... ๐Ÿ˜Š (@realjfairclough.bsky.social) reposted

Behold the irrigation shepherd at work... ๐Ÿ‘€ #dog #dogday #bluesky

21/8/2025, 7:36:43 AM | 1977 246 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

SO impressive. This dog knew his job & he was gonna get it done ๐Ÿ’ช! As for those little hops = ๐Ÿฅฐ

21/8/2025, 7:43:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Prohibited in State Constitution. Big deal to change. Amendment would be needed. Time-consuming AF.

21/8/2025, 7:30:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Word is that NY won't be able to pull it off before the mid-terms. But where there's a will, there should be a way. Betcha repukes would pull it off. What say you Gov?

21/8/2025, 7:16:25 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes & when Dems regain power, they MUST re-balance SCOTUS with add'l seats!

21/8/2025, 7:00:22 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Didn't know CA Supreme Court had to weigh in on decision. Guessing same did not apply in TX & if it did, court would judge in slimy GOP's favor.

21/8/2025, 6:46:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Rap Bastardzยฎ (@rapbastardz.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

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21/8/2025, 4:48:47 AM | 381 48 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Senator Mark Warner (@markwarner.bsky.social) reposted

Washington DCโ€™s 700,000+ residents deserve federal representation. DC statehood now.

20/8/2025, 7:31:06 PM | 5882 1432 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture This Wandering Photographer (@indieaz.bsky.social) reposted

Occasionally I remember to take some video on my hikes. #serenity #peace #oregon #hiking #photography

19/8/2025, 1:18:47 AM | 2958 264 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

If 'nobody is above the law' was a real thing any more, trump would be in jail.

19/8/2025, 1:54:43 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted

Newsom: If California, one of the most un-Trumped states in America, is not successful, itโ€™s at our peril. We may not get this back. Iโ€™m telling you, we may not. He is rigging this next midterm election before one vote is cast. He tried to wreck our democracy after the last vote was cast last time.

15/8/2025, 2:26:35 AM | 27562 8215 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Just very well might.

18/8/2025, 8:57:15 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Always good to learn something new. Today, how many countries use mail-in voting. As for trump's bs claims, they're not misunderstandings, they're downright lies.

18/8/2025, 2:07:46 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Yikes. If one picture is worth a 1000 words...dump-y trump-y is really f**ked. Now if only one brave person would divulge the dirt.

18/8/2025, 1:55:02 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

If they're ashen/sickly in any way, that's good in my book. Sorry, not sorry.

18/8/2025, 1:47:14 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Usually just takes a couple of years. That's as long as they usually last.

18/8/2025, 1:43:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Didn't think of it that way, but OMG, you may very well be right! F**k!

18/8/2025, 1:36:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

Time for forced impeachment & removal.

17/8/2025, 1:52:26 PM | 9 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

YES ๐Ÿ’ฏ!!!

17/8/2025, 6:33:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

'After this national nightmare is over' may be too late. They are the ones allowing this national nightmare to continue.

17/8/2025, 2:05:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

17/8/2025, 1:54:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Time for forced impeachment & removal.

17/8/2025, 1:52:26 PM | 9 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

He needs to be ousted way sooner than that.

17/8/2025, 1:34:36 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Remembering there was a push for DC to become a state not too long ago. Were Dems in power then? Could it have gotten done? Why did it fall by the wayside?

17/8/2025, 1:32:25 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks! Oh-sooooo cute & very much needed this am!

17/8/2025, 1:25:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Dan๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ (@dan401w.bsky.social) reposted

Sunday morning cuteness.

17/8/2025, 12:09:24 PM | 8 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Wait...He was really on the list in the 1st place?! If so, really gotta question the nominating process & committee!

17/8/2025, 1:16:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture rusty54.bsky.social (@rusty54.bsky.social) reposted

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Profile picture Just Jack (@just-jack-1.bsky.social) reposted

He deployed the national guard to evict the homeless but not the insurrectionists.

17/8/2025, 10:21:46 AM | 8309 2317 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

--They're breaking laws every friggin' day. Time to do the same. Forced Impeachment!

17/8/2025, 12:54:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

--Nationwide Strike

17/8/2025, 12:52:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

--CA Gov. Newsom has good ideas, like stop contributing $ to federal gov. Why are we made to pay outrageous taxes for ICE when our collective services are being removed? Why do we pay more to red states than we get in return? Reminder: Taxation Without Representation was cause of Civil War.

17/8/2025, 12:51:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Of course - & thought about adding such a comment - but feeling sooo pissed, desperately want to see justice in my lifetime!

17/8/2025, 12:22:09 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

16/8/2025, 6:23:08 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Possible to see this without speeding it up?

16/8/2025, 6:19:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

If it takes decades, I'll be dead & gone.

16/8/2025, 6:13:33 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kristine B. (@determineddem.bsky.social) reply parent

Overdue already!

13/8/2025, 9:11:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Denver Riggleman (@denverr.bsky.social) reposted

National Guard deployed to protect the Epstein Files.

11/8/2025, 11:29:25 PM | 13183 4076 | View on Bluesky | view