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Laurie Stephens @lauriestephens.bsky.social

As a Canadian, I am mystified by liberals who are flaying the only high-profile person in America who is actively and effectively fighting the fascists in power. Y’all must have a burning desire to be obliterated. SMDH.

aug 31, 2025, 8:34 pm • 7 0

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Blackbird ✨🐦‍⬛💙🇺🇸🇺🇦🇲🇽🇨🇦🇬🇱 @hometreez.bsky.social

It’s so dumb.

sep 1, 2025, 5:30 pm • 0 0 • view
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Elijah Woodn't @rootofalleli.bsky.social

That's because your idea of fighting is a social media team posting Some Real Zingers

aug 31, 2025, 10:00 pm • 1 0 • view
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Jonathan Aul @mudshark58.bsky.social

Some of us have been watching Newsom since he was on the San Francisco County Board of Supervisors more than 25 years ago. We know that he operates not on principle but rather on opportunity, and we know what will happen the first time the wind blows from an unfavorable direction. SYDH about that.

aug 31, 2025, 11:16 pm • 1 0 • view
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Laurie Stephens @lauriestephens.bsky.social

Well, all I see, from an external perspective, is that he is devastatingly effective at eviscerating Trump. Whether you like it or not, you need him right now.

aug 31, 2025, 11:18 pm • 1 0 • view
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Jonathan Aul @mudshark58.bsky.social

Is he doing a good job of mocking Trump? It sure seems so. Does that make him a qualified candidate? I wouldn't be so sure.

aug 31, 2025, 11:25 pm • 0 0 • view
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Laurie Stephens @lauriestephens.bsky.social

You could be right. Still, you need someone to step up. Soon.

aug 31, 2025, 11:38 pm • 0 0 • view
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Jonathan Aul @mudshark58.bsky.social

It would certainly be nice.

aug 31, 2025, 11:42 pm • 1 0 • view
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Laurie Stephens @lauriestephens.bsky.social

You know, I think I can speak for the majority of Canadians when I say that we are horrified about what is happening - to people, to institutions, to laws…. I honestly don’t know what I would do if this happened in Canada. I’m so sorry and wish the best of luck. Sincerely.

aug 31, 2025, 11:46 pm • 1 0 • view
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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.bsky.social

Laurie I’m impressed by how confident you are while also being someone who clearly isn’t familiar with the news

aug 31, 2025, 8:41 pm • 22 0 • view
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Laurie Stephens @lauriestephens.bsky.social

Oh really? You know that much about me? I’m impressed.

aug 31, 2025, 8:42 pm • 2 0 • view
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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.bsky.social

I know that you said something that wasn’t true and is an indicator that you’re not familiar with what other governors are doing

aug 31, 2025, 8:43 pm • 20 0 • view
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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.bsky.social

Kind of embarrassing for a former journalist

aug 31, 2025, 8:43 pm • 17 0 • view
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Laurie Stephens @lauriestephens.bsky.social

Yeah, I guess my 45+ years in and around news and politics is all for naught. Clearly, I am shit. 🙄

aug 31, 2025, 8:46 pm • 1 0 • view
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Shani 🫧 @blerdmommy.bsky.social

Do you know or any other democratic US governors or only the slick haired, California one?

aug 31, 2025, 9:59 pm • 15 0 • view
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Laurie Stephens @lauriestephens.bsky.social

Of course. Pritzker stands out. My big point is, you’d better rally soon about someone who somehow appeals to all voters (ps: they don’t exist) are you are truly screwed. Everyone outside the U.S. can already see you are living in a totalitarian state. We can see the forest for the trees.

aug 31, 2025, 10:07 pm • 0 0 • view
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Shani 🫧 @blerdmommy.bsky.social

There are others and there is plenty of time. People are resisting and protesting everywhere. Thanks for watching.

aug 31, 2025, 10:22 pm • 10 0 • view
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Laurie Stephens @lauriestephens.bsky.social

Good luck. The world is hoping you are right there is time. Doesn’t look like it from our perspective.

aug 31, 2025, 10:27 pm • 1 0 • view
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Shani 🫧 @blerdmommy.bsky.social

Perhaps you might consider how you can support us from where you are, reach out to organizers, follow regional US journalism across the US, and not CNN or NYT.

aug 31, 2025, 10:53 pm • 4 0 • view
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A Virginian @avirginian1.bsky.social

The reason Pritzker and Newsom stand out as they and Walz are the only ones fighting hard. That's 3 of 23 Democratic governors lol.

sep 1, 2025, 12:55 pm • 1 0 • view
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Elijah Woodn't @rootofalleli.bsky.social

These people take real pride in liking the product designed for them and aggressively marketed to them

aug 31, 2025, 10:04 pm • 4 0 • view
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A Virginian @avirginian1.bsky.social

There are 23 Democratic governors. How many are fighting Trump, good hair or not?

sep 1, 2025, 12:55 pm • 0 0 • view