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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social

In a democratic society, leaders of govt. agencies don't bestow favors and prizes on the elected leader and thank them so profusely. They ultimately work for the public, not the president. By contrast, these embarrassing public displays of loyalty are a recurring feature of authoritarian politics.

aug 25, 2025, 3:24 pm • 242 87

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David Marx @digthatdata.bsky.social

just a matter of time before trump is going to be one of those silly idiots who's always seen wearing a military uniform dripping with meaningless badges like this one.

aug 25, 2025, 4:59 pm • 0 0 • view
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Redmond Geek @redmondgeek.bsky.social

He forgot to compliment him on his penis size.

aug 25, 2025, 5:23 pm • 0 0 • view
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the summer of babs @babsallday.bsky.social

a little gold badge for our special boy. an exceptionally gross display by all involved

aug 25, 2025, 5:49 pm • 0 0 • view
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L'istessotempo @listessotempo.bsky.social

A real leader praises their staff, rather than expecting praise from them

aug 25, 2025, 3:26 pm • 2 1 • view
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Arnaud Bourgeois 🟧🎗️#🟦 חי‎‎ @mathmos33.bsky.social

Nicely put. 😉

aug 25, 2025, 8:20 pm • 1 0 • view
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Shelby Edwards @sedwards.bsky.social

The bowing a scraping to a mad king is disgusting. We must get this parasite out of our government.

aug 25, 2025, 4:11 pm • 0 0 • view
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The Neurocritic @neurocritic.bsky.social

"Tim Apple" on South Park

Apple CEO Tim Cook Praises Trump on South Park
aug 25, 2025, 6:41 pm • 2 1 • view
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Jadedreviewer🍉 @jadedreviewer.bsky.social

🤮

aug 25, 2025, 5:06 pm • 0 0 • view
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David Bonowitz @dbonowitz.bsky.social

I wrote this to optimists on 12/8/24: If T were a king, he'd have: - Rich unelected barons doing his bidding - Legal immunity for past & future crimes - Toady courtiers afraid to cross him - Media who love his new clothes - All manner of gifts & tribute - Cultish followers who say he's divine Oh.

aug 25, 2025, 4:06 pm • 2 1 • view
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Jim Rockford @thegoldenbuddah.bsky.social

I'm obsessed with Trump's hiding of this hand. Look how fast he whips that sucker off the desk and sticks it underneath. He's totally insecure about his obvious health issues.

aug 25, 2025, 3:27 pm • 0 0 • view
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thebriandavidson.bsky.social @thebriandavidson.bsky.social

Don’t Bondi, Vance, Hegseth, and Noem have something else to be doing other than elder sitting Trump every single day?

aug 25, 2025, 4:21 pm • 2 1 • view
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Katrine Koenig @katrinekoenig.bsky.social

he "unhandcuffs" law enforcement - meaning he lets them act as violently and lawlessly as they want without any accountability. and this walking disgrace thanks him for that and asks for more "unhandcuffing".

aug 25, 2025, 3:28 pm • 0 0 • view
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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social

Literally exactly the opposite of what the Founders intended.

aug 25, 2025, 3:32 pm • 40 5 • view
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Synastry- Kitty Doula w/a Day Job @queersynastry.bsky.social

So embarassing

aug 25, 2025, 3:36 pm • 0 0 • view
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Jon Michaels @jonsurgi.bsky.social

He. Is. A. Convicted. Felon.

aug 25, 2025, 3:35 pm • 0 0 • view
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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social

Kim Jong Lame

aug 25, 2025, 4:56 pm • 0 0 • view