Blue Dot in Red State (@bluedotin.bsky.social) reposted
Back to you Speaker Mike...
Blue Dot in Red State (@bluedotin.bsky.social) reposted
Back to you Speaker Mike...
Jay Lee (@jayleec.bsky.social) reposted
I'm in. Where do we sign up to help?
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
The next days and months and years will demand from all of us great courage — and solidarity. Be prepared.
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I don’t think we give enough attention to the trauma these kids will be forced to carry. We have trained ADULT military soldiers that suffer from severe PTSD from being on the front lines of violence. What do we expect from children??!! Our country is failing it’s citizens in every imaginable way
Craig Sicknick (@jan6risingvoice.bsky.social) reposted
Consider every purchase you make and ask yourself if you need the item or simply want it. If you simply want it, put it back on the shelf. Do not feed the beast and support our economy under the current dictatorship. Every item bought means more tax revenue that feeds the beast.
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I am starting to get less optimistic about the 2026 blue wave that would return a functioning congress to the people. Will the midterms actually happen? Rules and guardrails seem to be nonexistent. How do we stop any effort by this regime to cancel next year’s elections?
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
I bet Putin has the Epstein files.
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
A leader who actually listens to the people is my kind of leader!! We could get used to this 💙
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Happy Anniversary! 🎊
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Yup! When we tried to warn the village idiots we were accused of fear mongering & having Trump Derangement Syndrome. How can they not see something that is so obvious? Stupidity, greed, bigotry and apathy are destroying this nation. I fear that it may be too late by the time they wake up to reality
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Good luck to you! I am a Marylander so I cannot vote for you but I pray that you defeat Collins because as a US Senator her vote affects all 50 states and to borrow her tired and overused phrase, “I have concerns” about her judgement
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
When animals are being hunted by people who are not doing it for survival or anything other than entertainment purposes, I have no sympathy when the animals do to the hunters what they had planned to do to the animals.
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I didn’t know that we had admission or retention committees that determined who stays or not. I thought that caring about preserving our democracy was sufficient. Glad you are with us, Joe. And yes, most reasonable people know that Republicans haven’t always been this extreme
butterflygirl24 (@butterflygirl24.bsky.social) reposted
This kid will be Senator or President one day. #america #democracy
Clay Cane (@claycane.bsky.social) reposted
📚 Today is National Book Lovers Day! Pre-order BURN DOWN MASTER’S HOUSE! This book is based on real people who resisted and fought back, this historical fiction uncovers stories history tried to erase. Remembering is an act of resistance. a.co/d/hNX5LiL
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m excited to read this. It is heartbreaking to see what this country is becoming when we had an opportunity to do so much better. When all is done and this country has to actually live thru the takeover of the ruling class while we fight for scraps I can proudly say that I voted correctly
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Who is surprised? America has never lived up to its own doctrine. Never! The reason for that failure is because of the people. America on paper is awesome but it has never been permitted to exist that way because of people. Laws don’t change hearts. Hate, greed & corruption has been prioritized
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
The kind of dumb ass put into office by a bunch of other dumb asses that voted for a lying conman who doesn’t give a damn about this country or those who foolishly support him. We live in a nation full of idiots who put other idiots in office. The outcome is dreadful but not surprising
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
It drives Jonathan Turley crazy when I remind everyone that he is just Mike Lindell with tenure. So, please make sure not to amplify this message.👇 Jonathan Turley is just Mike Lindell with tenure.
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Here’s a 🔥🔥exchange between me and Mick Mulvaney during @mehdirhasan.bsky.social's brilliant interview of Mulvaney on Al Jazeera's Head to Head. The whole episode is worth a watch, and you can find it on @aljazeera.com's YouTube channel.
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
I’m sorry but I really have to stand up for myself and independent media here. Everyone is crediting Ken Delanian for the Maxwell sex offender waiver story, but I was hours ahead of him. Hours. Independent media is important.
Blasphemous Jones (@blasphemousjones.bsky.social) reposted
Well, here we are. "[_] Armed Citizens Respond To An Armed [Wannabe Terrorist] Group Trying To Intimidate Protesters." Source (in a single part): old.reddit.com/r/PublicFrea...
Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️🌈 (@beingliberal.bsky.social) reposted
Givers and Takers. Who are the "moochers"? Funny how the “real America” needs life support from the cities they're too afraid to visit.
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
My new favorite video! 💙
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
ATTN: If you’re a DoJ employee and have knowledge of the missing minute (or 2:53) of Epstein jail video, feel free to reach out to me via signal (in my bio). I’ll keep you anonymous- as I have the thousands of current and former federal workers who have sent me tips. Please share this widely. 🙏🏻
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
Does Maxwell get a deal from DOJ if she implicates Trump? Not a chance in hell. Does Maxwell get a deal from DOJ if she exonerates Trump? Probably. She knows both things very well. She’s a criminal & a liar given incentive by DOJ to lie to benefit herself. Release the files.
Roland S. Martin (@rolandsmartin.bsky.social) reposted
The 2025 #NABJElections open TODAY and closes Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. ET. ballots are sent via email from noreply@eballot.com or noreply@votenet.com. Please check your spam folders. Vote for me for VP-Digital; support Errin Haines for president and Raelyn Johnson for VP-Broadcast. VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
That was a good one! And yes it’s looking more & more like he is 😉
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Nothing makes sense about their approach to what’s happening if this is the supposed opposition party. The GOP keeps handing them ammo to make the most compelling case & they consistently take a pass. They can’t fight & it’s looking more and more like they don’t want to. We better ask ourselves why
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
🤔 God saved him so that he could go on to build concentration camps while his close associate (whom he has not denounced) sends out public messages about feeding brown people to alligators. Yeah that’s some Jesus stuff right there
Nick Knudsen (@nickknudsenus.bsky.social) reposted
🚨🚨🚨🚨
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
sound up
Jonathan Slater (@jonathanslater.bsky.social) reposted
Crimin. Woof woof
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
You are such a treasure! Thank you 🙏🏽
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Christ wants us to love and care for each other even when laws are being enforced. These likeminded wannabe warriors may be able to fool each other about the righteousness of their mission but God cannot be fooled and should never be associated with this. They will get exactly what they deserve
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope he fully recovers and gets to come home very soon! He’s so darn cute 🥰
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
You will meet new people and the right man will come along but only when it is meant to happen. You already have a life & you don’t need to be in a relationship to make it enjoyable. Often the best things that have happened in my life followed a disappointment that I didn’t understand at the time 💕
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I really really really miss DEI hires
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Miss you so much Joe! 💙
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
My hyper little Yorkie is exactly the same and I wouldn’t change a thing! 😍❤️
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Brooke Rollins on farm laborers: "There will be no amnesty. The mass deportations continue, but in a strategic way. And we move the workforce toward automation and 100% American participation, which with 34 million able-bodied on Medicaid we should be able to do fairly quickly."
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
This is amazing! I am very happy for you!!!!
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m very sorry for your loss
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
So where is Jonathan Greenblatt??
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Whew!!!! What a relief…all is well now that that’s cleared up
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Just let them get sucker punched like the Latinos who thought it would just be the criminals being deported or the Arab Americans who were assured he would end violence in Gaza. This legislation will negatively affect us all but it will hit them harder as they haven’t braced themselves for the hit
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Going to YouTube now
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Summer of strategy!!!! Let’s do something about this!!!!!
KindLivesMatter (@bekindforthefuture.bsky.social) reposted
Sad Situation. This young man was in need of mental health help. His MAGA cult parents helped him learn how to shoot AR’s well but failed to help him with his mental health issues. The shame falls on them. Rightfully so, imo.
CALL TO ACTIVISM (@calltoactivism.bsky.social) reposted
🚨MAJOR BREAKING: Sen. Elizabeth Warren just revealed to me that the bill is even WORSE than we thought: “They've revised (it). It’s not 16 million who lose their healthcare…it's 20 MILLION. That’s the price Republicans are willing to pay for billionaire tax cuts.” Share this everywhere!
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah he can usually be counted on to credit Trump for doing things that the average 1st grader can pull off. That’s how low (or nonexistent) the bar is and that’s why Van gets ignored by most
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
They ignore facts that don’t support their fragile feelings and grievances as evidenced by the silly & factually inaccurate post. I’m beginning to believe that regurgitating talking points & posting stupid little memes is their substitute for critical thinking. Explains a lot though
Roland S. Martin (@rolandsmartin.bsky.social) reposted
The Black Star Network live now at the Detroit NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner. Rev. Jeremiah Wright and I are among the honorees. Gov. Wes Moore is giving the keynote. It’s the largest annual sitdown dinner in America; 10,000 people. www.youtube.com/live/meCW7n9...
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Congratulations!! 🎉 👏 May God’s blessings, favor & protection continue to be in abundance!
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m so turned off by the first grade foolishness of grown ass men & women who are supposed to be running this country. It’s stupid and it’s embarrassing. At this point if you are excited about this regime you are either a billionaire, bigot, or brainwashed
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Do any freaking guardrails exist anymore for the cruelty and evil being forced on so many people? What has to happen before the line is considered crossed? Sickening
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Happy 90th Birthday! You raised an awesome son! 🎉🎂
Rex Huppke (@rexhuppke.bsky.social) reposted
I put together a bunch of Trump's full Truth Social posts in this column because it's important that people see the sum-total of his lunacy. Most never do. If you have a place to share this where others might see it, I'd appreciate it. ✊ www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Well damn!!!
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Under Trump America gets to show off its true colors….again. This country has never lived up to its creed due to the hatred of “others” & the insatiable desire for wealth & power. The demons now feel safe & protected so they are acting on those evil desires that were always there
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
He can’t be told what to do. He’s a grown ass man & can do whatever he wants. He successfully completed his terms & is no longer obligated to go anything more unless he feels like it. He got attacked during the campaign when he urged Black men to vote for Harris? He tried to help & got slammed
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Haven’t white men suffered enough?! How much more could they be expected to endure??
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Netanyahu knows exactly what he’s doing. It’s Trump that doesn’t realize that he’s being played as a useful idiot. I’m sure that Bibi & Putin can hardly believe their luck that America was stupid enough to elect that thing as President again. But we have useful idiots too…MAGA voters
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
These lying phonies believe in nothing if it gets in the way of their pursuit of power. The party of family values, law & order, fiscal responsibility & conservatism, pro life (only as embryo/fetus), defenders of the constitution, etc. have been revealed to be nothing more than liars & hypocrites
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Yup they called themselves Christians while they enslaved, murdered & tortured humans & while they murdered, beat & imprisoned humans for only asking to be accepted as humans and the list goes on. After all this time they have fooled no one but themselves and each other. God was never fooled
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I would be quick to point that out too if my last name was Vance…or Bowman…or Hamel. He changed his name a lot as he longed for an identity & an authentic connection thru the years. Hypocritical that he feels that others cannot change their own identities as they see fit in their own lives
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
That could work if he was known for making sound decisions but we are talking about a felon who repeatedly bankrupted his businesses and also brought us Eric and Don Jr. The outcomes are not good when he is responsible for doing things
Jodi Jacobson (@jljacobson.bsky.social) reposted
Friends, I am asking for your help to save Sayeed Nasser, an Afghan interpreter for U.S. troops who has been detained by ICE and will be deported if we don't get him released. The Taliban have already killed members of his family. It is gravely unjust to abandon him. I've laid out the info below.
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s lazy and it’s silly. Only the same pea brains who thought “let’s go Brandon” was a clever insult will get anything from this first grade foolishness
LillianDCA (@lillianorlando.bsky.social) reposted
Just a reminder - I see a lot of griefing about this guy and his threats. Don't wait for the FBI to do anything about him (they won't). There is something YOU ALL can do about him. He has a podcast on Youtube. Go there and report him. Enough reports for violence will get him pulled. Threads
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Sounds totally trustworthy
AmericaWeNeedToTalk (@americaneedstotalk.bsky.social) reposted
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I was perfectly fine with coexisting but most of them want to leave us with nothing while hoarding everything for themselves. How many of them have denounced this transfer of wealth? I can count that out on one hand & still have enough fingers left to eat a sandwich. I say fire up the damn grill!!
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Yikes 😳
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Hit Em Up!!! 😉
Brian Cardone (@cardonebrian.bsky.social) reposted
🚨🚨The White House is pissed off about this ad so you know what to do, share it everywhere! ICE is disappearing people just because of the color of their skin! No Warrant! No Due Process! This is not who we are as Americans! #MAGAKidnappers want an all white America, fuck that‼️
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
😡😢💔 I hope they are all safe in His arms to rest in eternal peace. God bless their loved ones
The Daily Show (@thedailyshow.com) reposted
Jon Stewart asks: How many gun deaths is too many for the GOP?
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope it’s not easily or quickly erased. I want everyone everywhere to see and remember that America is not the shining city on a hill that somebody lied about. That’s only true for a select few anymore and that population is shrinking drastically
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
As long as you kill/attack the right people they will not only turn a blind eye but they will celebrate you like they did with the J6 trash, Rittenhouse & Penny to name a few. BUT when a Tesla gets vandalized or a person who doesn’t matter (Karmelo, Trayvon) defends themselves they are not supported
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I hear myself everyday. I hope that whoever this is intended to apply to comes across it as they scroll. Nothing you mentioned is anything I have pushed for or prioritized. I don’t know about you but I am getting nothing from this and I feel like laughing so I’m gonna go watch Living Single
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Your values are yours & others are theirs. I am not infatuated with Kamala with blind loyalty to her or any politician so my support would depend on the circumstances & whether better options exist. Oh & I don’t really care how anyone defines “progressive” just want a country that works for all
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I can only vote for the options that appear on the ballot and out of all the names on the ballot I was and remain convinced that Kamala Harris would do the least harm & voted accordingly. As for labels I don’t subscribe and would vote for any person whose policies most closely align with my values
Shane Lear (@shanelear.bsky.social) reposted
Kids pick up on things.
KindLivesMatter (@bekindforthefuture.bsky.social) reposted
Can You ID This Man? (Warning: The Video Contains Violence That May Be Upsetting To Those That Watch 🫶). Somebody in or around Riverside California knows who this domestic terrorist is. Make Sure Everyone Shares This Pic. Post his picture everywhere. This Monster MUST BE CAUGHT👇
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
👍 I’m still floored by the fact that so many millions didn’t vote, chose 3rd party or voted for him but now say they didn’t vote for this. How is anyone surprised by this mess after his disastrous first term & the hateful campaign he ran? I would be curious to know if I was talking to one of those
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Agreed! And I hope that’s what happens just not feeling optimistic considering all the people (leaders, politicians, media, law firms etc) willing to avoid the controversy of being honest or taking a stand just to escape his scorn. I would feel differently if I saw more honesty & bravery. Waiting
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I understand that but I was taught that there is a way to say everything. Sometimes being a leader requires you to say things that are not always appealing or popular to those who need to hear it. Realness & honesty matter too & without that I’m pessimistic about how far diplomacy will get us. 😩
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
We have an electorate that embraces lies, bigotry, grievances, misogyny and hate. They choose to vote for candidates who push all these things. And too many GOP politicians decide that if this is what it takes to get & stay on top they will go along. This is why we have the Congress that we have
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Congratulations!! 👏 🎉
Brendel (@brendelbored.bsky.social) reposted
“A deranged maniac impersonated a police officer and killed lawmakers but if you’re an immigrant be sure you immediately comply with plain clothes people who won’t identify themselves telling you to get in a van”, what a fuckin country
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes! There is often a message delivered thru artistic expression which has an ability to reach many which they fear. If you have to resort to this type of suppression to fulfill your agenda it’s usually proof that your agenda is not a good one. Hopefully enough people will come to understand this
shawnbarnes76.bsky.social (@shawnbarnes76.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m loving that they are expressing their feelings in way that won’t cause harm to themselves or anyone else. Hope they go on tour 💙
Blue Dot in Red State (@bluedotin.bsky.social) reposted
Remember the "good old days" when we had a kind, bright, effective, POTUS who cared about OTHERS?