Jake

Jake

@jp1102.bsky.social

I am a retired teacher, proud liberal, coffee drinker, dog lover, classic rock listener, bourbon devotee, reader, nature lover, and advocator of human rights. Peace.

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Mark Jacob
@markjacob.bsky.social

For the last month, I've been posting examples of Trump's authoritarianism that I call "Dictator Move of the Day." If you search that phrase, you'll see that the fascist president is constantly trying to undermine our democracy. I'm going to keep doing these posts. We've got to stop him.

Mark Jacob@markjacob.bsky.social

Dictator Move of the Day.

nbcnews.comJames Comey charged for a third time by the Trump administrationThe former FBI director, a longtime target of President Donald Trump, hasn’t been indicted in the latest case.
Jake
@jp1102.bsky.social

HELP I’m engaged in a “discussion” with a friend of mine TOPIC: Is Trump a Russian asset? Please list a reason that he is or isn’t based on facts. Thanks.

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Tides of Time
@tidesoftime.bsky.social

The early Puritans of New England have a lot of evil to answer for BUT one thing they did right was MAKE FINES DOUBLE or even TRIPLE the value of whatever was stolen or destroyed. Until fines hurt them more than profits benefit them, the rich and corporations will keep on hurting us.

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Mark Jacob
@markjacob.bsky.social

The evolution of JD Vance’s political mindset, in 4 steps: 1. This guy Trump seems like Hitler. 2. He sure is popular. 3. I want to be popular too. 4. I want to be Hitler too.

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Mark Jacob
@markjacob.bsky.social

Always remember that Donald Trump watched on TV for 3 hours as a mob beat up police officers. It made him feel good because they were doing it for him.

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Niall Harbison
@niallharbison.bsky.social

Just a year ago his beautiful mother was living on the streets of Thailand after a life of being used for breeding. We found her scavenging around for food. To see Sienna now in Wales, on daily walks in the forests and being spoiled rotten is the thing of absolute dreams.

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Mark Jacob
@markjacob.bsky.social

Here's Vivek Ramaswamy with his "rape victims should quit whining" campaign theme.

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social

Unearthed footage of Vivek Ramaswamy mocking Amy Acton for being a survivor of childhood abuse: "She has no vision other than to complain about what someone else did to her"

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Mark Jacob
@markjacob.bsky.social

Major media aren’t warning the public that Republicans are in the process of establishing a dictatorship. Is it because the media don't think it’s really happening? No. It’s because they *do* think it’s happening and fear being in the crosshairs of the dictator.

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Donna Halper
@devorahleah.bsky.social

Perhaps allowing a handful of pro-Trump billionaires to control much of our mass media wasn't such a good idea. 🤔 Right now, the free flow of information is being impeded, to benefit Dear Leader and his closest friends. We need a congress that will stand up to the oligarchs. #VoteBlue

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Mark Jacob
@markjacob.bsky.social

In July, the NY Times wrote an embarrassing story that said Trump was “grieving” over Lindsey Graham’s death, based on anonymous sources saying he “appeared upset.” I guess Trump's over his grief because he waived the Russia sanctions in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.

nytimes.comHow a Grieving Trump Decided to Back Lindsey Graham’s Sister for Senate (Gift Article)The president initially backed a little-known congressman. Then he talked to Gov. Henry McMaster and Ms. Graham herself.
Jake
@jp1102.bsky.social

Hey America, the dude is a Russian stooge. Could it be any more obvious? This is a horrible thing to say, but … we could use a little McCarthyism right now.

Angry@angrystaffer.bsky.social

I mean, what are we even doing here

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Mark Jacob
@markjacob.bsky.social

In case you think your Bluesky posts are read only by vegans in Madison, Wisconsin, I'm here to testify that a NY Times editor saw my post slamming a softball story about Karoline Leavitt, and he invited me to slam the Times further on an NYT video. Which I did. My Stop the Presses newsletter.

stopthepresses.newsThe New York Times invited me to point out its failuresMy video interview is on the NYT website. I denounced their normalization of fascism.

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Mark Jacob
@markjacob.bsky.social

Replying to @markjacob.bsky.social

If you want my analysis of how right-wing extremism exploits the weaknesses in American journalism, subscribe to my Stop the Presses newsletter. The weekly essay is free, but you can throw in a few bucks if you want to support the cause and get bonus features. Either way, give it a try.

stopthepresses.newsStop the Presses | Mark Jacob | SubstackA weekly newsletter about how right-wing extremism has exploited the weaknesses in American journalism, and what we can do about it. Click to read Stop the Presses, by Mark Jacob, a Substack publicati...

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Peggy Camp
@pacamp.bsky.social

Thanks so much Marcie! Hoping you’re having a wonderful Wednesday. 🙏🦋😊🍂🇺🇸💙 @milipsitt.bsky.social

Jake
@jp1102.bsky.social

Think about helping this Dude help those pups. $10 a month would be cool. He’s legit.

Niall Harbison@niallharbison.bsky.social

If you need a smile today please enjoy Rocky being “walked” by his disabled brother Coconut. It’s not just a little thing either. Watch at the end and you’ll see they know exactly what they are doing. Dogs truly are special creatures ❤️

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Helen
@helenmaryme.bsky.social

At 16, Corion Evans jumped into the Pascagoula River after a car carrying three teenage girls plunged into the water. He rescued all three, then swam back out to save a police officer who was also struggling. In one night, he helped save four lives.