expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
This photo was from spring.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
This photo was from spring.
Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
ENSIGN says all 600 children in question are still in the United States, planes are grounded and will not leave while the judge's order is in place. He said it's possible one had taken off and was returned. www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
Pete Hegseth in December on military training: “We’re bringing a war-fighting ethos back to the Pentagon. Everything else that distracts from lethality shouldn’t be happening.”
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm not on Threads, but some lady who is posted she lives near the course and indicated he wasn't there.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
Maybe Bobby can give him some of his spare heroin -- or @RepRonnieJackson could open his controlled substances pharma cabinet?
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
Oh, @HananQahwaji, the Lebanese imposter, also known as Nour Seamaan, Brigitte Tudor and Brigitte Gabriel, is opining? Why do you follow this duplicitous, probably illegal, venom-spouting fraud?
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
I got through about 25 of the replies. I was laughing out loud at the comments. And I sincerely hope Rudy gets to read them.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
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A.W. (@fultertonaw.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
@apnews.com someone start digging and get confirmation about highway patrol after a 911 call made by Rudy w/ regard to a women flagging him down & police showing up at that scene.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
Okay, why does Drunken Rudy have a "Head of Security" - and who is paying for it - when he owes tens of millions of dollars? And who wants an "official statement" about a drunken, bankrupt (morally and financially) sex pest???
Rachel Vindman (@natsechobbyist.bsky.social) reposted
Trump hasn’t stood in front of cameras and ranted about a trans shooter in the home state of Tim Walz and then his plans changed and he stayed in DC (which he hates) for a 3-day weekend, but I see no one in the national media asking why.
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
The White House posts that the US has now taken in $8 Trillion in tariff revenue so far. Preposterous insane lies on an hourly basis.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
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Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
A 1941 WPA road gang of migrant workers in New Mexico, many of whom were simultaneously working as farm laborers. Trump would have deported all of them.
Matt Blaze (@mattblaze.org) reposted
Just for the record, Trump can’t do this. The constitution is very clear that the times, places, and manners of elections for federal office are up to each state, but can be altered by Congress. The president has no role here, except to sign into law or veto a bill that congress passes to do this.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Just fyi: I lived in Switzerland for years, and every year one files "income tax". But that tax includes -- every single year -- tax calculated on your entire "estate", meaning your house, your income, your car and your stuff. Every. Year!
Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu) reposted
Putin has not changed. In the last 25 years he started four wars. He can only be kept in check through strong deterrence. We must be precise and fast with the surge in our defence posture ↓ europa.eu/!wgH6QK
Mark Zaid, Esq (@markzaidesq.bsky.social) reposted
This is the type of person Trump pardoned. He proudly asserts that they should have injured a US Capitol Police Officer worse than they did on January 6th (@sergeantaqgo.bsky.social) had to medically retire). But MAGA supports law enforcement? Seriously? Then show me by condemning this guy.
The New Republic (@newrepublic.com) reposted
"Newsom is saying two things. First, we’re not going to let Republicans play by different rules anymore. And second, we are going to use our power however we can, no matter what The New York Times editorial board says about it." trib.al/SpzgHnV
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Small government...
News Eye (@newseye.bsky.social) reposted
NEW: Man who wants Nobel Peace Prize creates Department of War.
📚 John McAndrew 🌏🇺🇦 (@phidipdbq.bsky.social) reposted
Wouldn’t it be great if America had a revelation about child sexual abuse among our elite, in the way that Ireland had such a revelation about the abuse of children by the Catholic Church? In Ireland, the revelation sparked a revolution.
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick (@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social) reposted
The plan is completely illegal; it’s openly in violation of black letter law. Nevertheless, the Trump admin is trying to claim that the budget bill effectively amended the law; even though it was a budget bill, and cannot by definition amend the law.
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
My reporting uncovered the existence of DoJ training videos instructing FBI personnel on how to flag Trump’s name in the Epstein files. I’m suing to get the videos under FOIA. substack.com/@muellershew...
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
Do they not have to leave their homes, families -- AND JOBS -- to report?
Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
BREAKING: Judge Sooknanan says the children are being removed right now so has advanced today’s hearing to 12:30pm. www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
Anonymous (@youranoncentral.bsky.social) reposted
A fortuneteller tells Trump: “You will die on the biggest and most celebrated national holiday.” Trump replies: “How do you know?”
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
She's obviously sharing pearls with Collins. Kick them both tf out.
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Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
I wonder why Trump imposed secondary tariffs only on India for buying Russian oil while not caring about all the other countries who buy Russian oil?
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
They have no desire to learn.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
👀 apnews.com/article/paxt...
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
This is the venal Lebanese imposter, now working her fourth alias. Her real name is HANAN QAHWAJI -- aka NOUR SEMAAN --aka BRIGITTE TUDOR. Deport her.
Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg.bsky.social) reposted
The extent to which ICE is ignoring all civil rights and due process is astounding — and indicative of a culture where they’ve been told they can do literally no wrong. Agency and admin leaders must face sanctions and legal consequences.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
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Ian Bassin (@ianbassin.bsky.social) reposted
This Labor Day weekend, if you’re feeling unsure about the path forward against the authoritarian assault we’re under, we offer four key lessons from the history of labor movements. Highly recommend this read from @raders.bsky.social www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/to-fight-a...
SG Hendricks (@sghendricks.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
His funeral? 🎉🍾
Anonymous (@youranoncentral.bsky.social) reposted
Trump is evil but he is largely irrelevant, he’s not really in charge and is part of a larger criminal network. If Trump were to die, the MAGA network would just prop up another figurehead. Trump is a representative of oligarchy not the head of it.
Anonymous (@youranoncentral.bsky.social) reposted
While you are looking at Trump, the oligarchs are seeding themselves deeper into the fabric of society, your government, and your resources. Your media is captured, your institutions are captured, your politicians are captured, and your algorithms are captured. A full system reboot is needed. #3E
progressivebeat.bsky.social (@progressivebeat.bsky.social) reposted
"I think many Americans wrongly believe there would be one clear unambiguous moment where we go from “democracy” to “authoritarianism.” Instead, this is exactly how it happens — a blurring here, a norm destroyed there, a presidential diktat unchallenged." #Amerikkka #MAGAFascism
Jenn Budd (@jennbudd.bsky.social) reposted
Once again, Border Patrol tells the press this was a targeted kidnapping, yet they took a man who is legally here & in the immigration process. This shows that it was not a targeted investigation as they claimed. Press must stop printing lies. apnews.com/article/immi...
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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
JD Vance: “Trump is a really bad candidate and frankly, I think, a really bad person.” { ht: @patriottakes.bsky.social }
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
JD Vance on Donald Trump: “I’m a Never Trump guy. I never liked him. I don’t think he’s the person. I don’t think he cares about folks. I think that he’s noxious and is leading the white working class to a very dark place.” { ht: @marcofoster.bsky.social }
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
How is it decided which churches get this money? Can anyone apply or has that already been decided? Is there a process to ensure these huge checks getting handed out to pastors actually is spent for this purpose? Where is Congress?
Ian Bassin (@ianbassin.bsky.social) reposted
Here's the resignation from the Social Security Admin's Chief Data Officer warning of potentially illegal Trump Admin practices that could compromise Americans' sensitive data. Before it was the CDC. When will Republicans wake up to this not being a policy disagreement but sabotage of the US.
Fred Wellman (@fpwellman.bsky.social) reposted
Missouri “Representative” Ann Wagner posted this and quickly deleted it. Luckily my friend found it for her! We won’t forget. Ann wants to pick her voters.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
Washington Post vs Democracy Docket covering the latest on the GOP's redistricting power grab in Missouri. Who do you trust to give you pro-democracy news, information and analysis? Support DD and subscribe today: hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
So, is it/has it been Commander in Chief Miller?
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
dying?🙏
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
And mob bosses.
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
DOGE wasn’t a cost-cutting venture. It was a data mining operation for private interests. Trump opened the gates to the castle from inside for invaders with bad and greedy intent to plunder and exploit.
Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg.bsky.social) reposted
It doesn’t seem like it should be remotely controversial that if you’re killed by police while obviously storming the US Capitol that the military shouldn’t go out of its way years later to honor you, but then again Trump just rehung a portrait of Col. Robert E. Lee at West Point, so….
Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) (@hcrichardson.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
At a profound level, MAGA's immigration policies are simply a way to transfer taxpayer dollars to private contractors whose job is to terrorize the American people. Fundamentally, leaders are using our own money to destroy our democracy.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
How much of it was in kickbacks to Trump and Miller?
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
I *like* it! "Leftist Lawfare Shark". Put it on your letterhead, Man. 🔥🔥
Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney.bsky.social) reposted
NEW: A judge authorized a $2,200 refund for a Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump, saying he had no choice: "Sometimes a judge is called upon to do what the law requires, even if it may seem at odds with what justice or one’s initial instincts might warrant." www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
Scott MacFarlane (@macfarlanenews.bsky.social) reposted
Lisa Cook lawsuit v. Trump: "Independent Federal Reserve also prevents presidential administrations from using monetary policy for self-serving political ends.. such as ensuring the govt cannot simply print more money to finance debt. This practice, when unchecked, can lead to economic collapse "
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
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expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Most of which was siphoned off by no bid contractors on Trump's payroll, with a cut for him - and Miller...
Box of Frogs (@boxoffrogs.bsky.social) reposted
Republicans are the kind of people who will blow the nations entire budget on a publicity stunt while telling pensioners they will have to go without healthcare.
Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg.bsky.social) reposted
Not just duly nominated by an elected president, but by *this* president! Jerome Powell was Trump’s own choice for this very job!
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
We gonna make it that far?
Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan.bsky.social) reposted
Ex-Israeli minister Danny Ayalon: "This is where Hamas is." Me: "Danny, where is the Israeli military headquarters?" Ayalon: "Tel Aviv." Me: "It's in the heart of Tel Aviv. So can a Palestinian group blow up all of Tel Aviv to get to [it]"? Ayalon: "No." Full interview: zeteo.com/p/danny-ayal...
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
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expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
And how many people will need transportation like this to vote?
Angry (@angrystaffer.bsky.social) reposted
Like I said. They aren’t embarrassed by history, it’s their playbook.
Anonymous (@youranoncentral.bsky.social) reposted
Reminder that the US Trump regime conspired to over throw Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, a direct attack on democracy in Ukraine and worldwide.
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
RFK Jr was not chosen to preside over US public health and science because he had any qualifications. He had a famous family name and Trump needed his endorsement and supporters. We saw it happen live in this call. That’s why we are here.
Anonymous (@youranoncentral.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
In Mexico the Trump regime has increased CIA operations, is targeting/ recruiting PRI party politicians into backing a US military intervention. An uptick of right wing disinformation has also been spotted amplifying mostly false allegations of cartel ties to the current Mexican president.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
What, exactly, is KKKaroline's "mission"?
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
Legal and constitutional experts worry Trump is laying the groundwork to use the Guard to seize control of any city he wants to bring to heel. On Monday, he signed an executive order that primes the Guard “for rapid mobilization,” across the country. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/tru...
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
And let's have a chat about the wonderful @TommyTuberville, who claims to represent Alabama, but is perpetually bivouacked-- at his palazzo in FLORIDA.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
She's concerned. Kick her lazy arse to the curb, people. Vote, donate and volunteer for Graham Platner!
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
I’m looking forward to watching Lame Duck Ron Desantis’s attempts to gain traction to revive his dead end political career as a private citizen using money he has to raise himself rather than pissing away taxpayer funds and abusing govt power.
Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan.bsky.social) reposted
"I had never seen anyone virtue-signal so gracefully, so effortlessly. I was like, 'I have to work with this guy.'" 😂😂😂😂 Meet Cory Booker's (fake) political consultant, played by Zeteo's very own @heycapello. "No one does it like Cory." zeteo.com/subscribe
Anonymous (@youranoncentral.bsky.social) reposted
The recent US terrorist attack that left 2 children dead, 17 victims injured at a Minnesota Catholic school, likely a Russian operation. The attacker frequented Russian social media, wore an FSB patch, and wrote a Cyrillic manifesto.
Ian Bassin (@ianbassin.bsky.social) reposted
The Military Times weighs in on how Pete Segseth’s commitment to making our fighting forces focus on “lethality” and nothing else involves … .. gardening DC’s flower beds. www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/mil...
Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg.bsky.social) reposted
The sheer cruelty with which ICE officers operate on a daily basis—these masked officers have gone out of their way to NOT be IDed as law enforcement—demonstrate it is an organization that cannot be allowed to exist in a democracy.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
Freeze your accounts at all 3 ratings agencies.
Angry (@angrystaffer.bsky.social) reposted
It’s gotten to the point that I don’t even like sending my kids to school anymore. We don’t have to live like this.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Great in a fire.
Anonymous (@youranoncentral.bsky.social) reposted
Donald Trump: “I’m going to try to get to heaven if possible. I’m hearing I’m not doing well.”
Box of Frogs (@boxoffrogs.bsky.social) reposted
Fuck Republicans and their fucking guns.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm so sorry. I took my kids out of the US. I know everyone else can't, but I'm grateful mine never grew up with that terror, and neither did I.
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Psaki: I felt a mixture of anger—a lot of anger—and emotional exhaustion about this today, as I’m sure many of you have, because we have been here so many times. And yet again, like clockwork, half the politicians in our country have little more to offer than thoughts and prayers.
Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg.bsky.social) reposted
This is insanity. This is the sign of a government that has lost its mind.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social) reply parent
It's a wrap.
expatintheuk.bsky.social (@expatintheuk.bsky.social)
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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.
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted reply parent