John Andreini

John Andreini

@jpandre52.bsky.social

Proud progressive Dem resisting fascism, veteran, University of Iowa grad, happily married. Writer. Only follow those with bios. Check out my short horror stories at https://johnandreini.substack.com/

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Yes, protecting the world's wealthiest fascist should be everyone's priority.

Headquarters@headquartersnews.bsky.social

Unearthed email from Mike Rogers says that a vote for him protects Elon Musk: "When you stand with my Senate campaign today, you are directly shielding Elon Musk... Protect Elon and save America."

Sounds like Trump is preparing a set-up to call the elections 'rigged by Dems' if (when) Republicans lose bigly. This is how he works.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

"So, in Alaska, if Peltola wins, her victory is inherently suspect and must be investigated. And in Minnesota, if Flanagan bests Tafoya, her victory is inherently suspect b/c Trump has declared that Tafoya can’t lose, period, unless Dems cheat. This is the long, stupid shadow of the 2020 election."

Who is ultimately responsible for Hegseth's war crimes? His boss, the Commander-in-chief.

I Resist Fascist Trump@harrypotterresists.bsky.social

HEGSETH FOR IMPEACHMENT Watch Ari Melber analyse the case for war crimes against Pete Hegseth, which is so strong he is reportedly already looking for a new job, possibly as Senator, to try to escape accountability. And whose orders did Hegseth follow ? ... 1/2

The GOP has become the repository for every sick, twisted and dangerous individual in America - pedophiles, abusers, cheaters, stalkers and couch humpers. It should make everyone sick to their stomachs.

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Trump isn't an aberration. He is the culmination of at least fifty years of planning and strategizing by the far right and Christian nationalists to destroy democracy and take over America.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social

FLASHBACK β€” Republican Paul Weyrich (co-founder of the Heritage Foundation & ALEC): β€œI don’t want everybody to vote… our leverage in elections goes up as the voting populace goes down.” They’ve been saying it out loud for years. Please vote. πŸ—³οΈ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

There are still days like today when I can't believe I live in a country where tens of millions of citizens think this is just fine. Where political races with candidates who support this administration are close. Where the media supports this.

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Inflation eating up worker pay. Household debt and student loan defaults at a record high. 8 million people have lost healthcare. 5 million people have lost food stamps β€” including 2 million children. Gas prices skyrocketing. Trump says, "Pretend I'm on the ballot." Please do.

America is being crushed under the weight of corporate greed. This is what 'for profit' everything gets us, huge bills, higher prices, poverty and never-ending debt. It's a big ship to turn around, but it must be done.

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This is true of every stereotype used against Dems. Who's the real 'tax & spend' party? The GOP. The real 'soft on crime' party? The GOP. The real 'big government' party? The GOP. The real 'endless war' party? The GOP. It's all projection that the media buys into.

Jennifer Shin - WTAF@jennifershin.bsky.social

Fucking facts. Democrats are held to a much higher standard than the Rapepublicans. While they "smash and grab", we're expected to clean up behind them. Every.Single.Time.

"After months of protests...."

Hoodlum πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ@nothoodlum.bsky.social

Another stunning defeat for a Trump-aligned right-wing leader in Europe. Serbian students voted out their authoritarian leadership after months of protests against corruption, taking their fight from the streets to the ballot box and turning people power into political power.

I don't care who signed those documents, I care about who follows them, and MAGAs care nothing about either of them.

Mrs. Betty Bowers@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social

No, they were middle-aged men wearing powdered wigs, elaborately embroidered hostess jackets, silk hose, and shoes with enormous buckles and substantial heels. In other words, our Constitution was written and signed by drag queens.

And Susie Wiles chuckled to herself as she slipped the letter into the shredder.

Steven Beschloss@stevenbeschloss.bsky.social

A letter sent to Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles by several House members, incl. Ro Khanna, demanded β€œan immediate, govt-wide investigation into the decision to restrict SpaceX's Starshield satellite-based intelligence & military support services in Ukraine.” www.americaamerica.news/p/how-long-c...

This is media manipulation, subtle, but real. Downplay the bad news, puff up the not-so-bad news and normalize Trump's behavior. Those lacking critical thinking skills will not question it.

The Mouthy Renegade Writer@mouthyrenegade.bsky.social

The phrasing of posts like this frustrates the fuck out of me at times. "Bottom 60?" What a bullshit statement.

What else did Obama not do: - Encourage a violent attack on our Capital - Completely botch our response to COVID - Murder sailors in fishing boats - Terrorize Americans with ICE - Lie every time he opened his mouth - Get his name in the Epstein files

Brant Reeves@bireeves95.bsky.social

The response is reality….

Under any other administration this entire subject would be scoffed at, but not under Trump. His subservience to Putin is a threat to our sovereignty and national security.

Watchdog Progressive@watchdogprg.bsky.social

Putin does want Alaska back. He has stated that the sale to the United States back in 1867 was illegal. It's geo-wealth is prized. Oil & Gas companies & mining interests have been aggressive in moving into the state. With an ally in Trump, we now see the results: www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/u...

If there was no such thing as hypocrisy, there would be no Republican Party.

Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social

As his policies bankrupt them, Trump-supporting farmers fully embrace socialism. But only if it’s for them.

This defense is ridiculous. The media is owned by Trump-supporting oligarchs. Jeff Bezos owns the Washington Post. Musk owns X. Murdoch owns FOX News and the Wall Street Journal. The media is everything BUT hostile.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Q: Why do you think Americans tell us over & over they don't like the direction of the country? MIKE JOHNSON: Look, it's a hostile media environment. Most of the mainstream media of course is advancing the false narrative of the other side -- the Democrats & the Marxists. They're on the other team

The Democratic Party needs new leadership that is in touch with today's young members. Most important, we need leadership dedicated to getting money out of politics.

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If Trump wants to invoke the Insurrection Act, he will invoke it. There is no one to stop him at this point. The DOJ and FBI belong to him. He ignores court orders. There are no checks and balances except the American people.

Angry@angrystaffer.bsky.social

β€œNobody invokes the Insurrection Act over people walking down the street with signs. It doesn't happen.” πŸ™„ Trump and his allies are *openly* floating using the Insurrection Act to seize voting machines or ballots in order to upend an election they expect to lose.

It will be tolerated until 1) Dems win the House and Senate or 2) we get up off our couches and protest in the tens of millions continuously.

Steven Beschloss@stevenbeschloss.bsky.social

A letter sent to Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles by several House members, incl. Ro Khanna, demanded β€œan immediate, govt-wide investigation into the decision to restrict SpaceX's Starshield satellite-based intelligence & military support services in Ukraine.” www.americaamerica.news/p/how-long-c...

This has been the case for many decades. Conservatism is based on looking back with selective memory that agrees with your bigotry and biases. It is not based on facts, and it does not help America move forward.

Dutchy Patrick@dutchiepatrick.bsky.social

Do you notice how all the Democrats are campaigning based on policies, while Republicans are only campaigning by trying to smear their opponents? But then again, what else can you do when your president has made such a mess of things over the last two years….

Yes. Simply allowing billionaires to exist is allowing a direct threat to democracy to exist. Musk and other oligarchs are helping Trump rig the election in real time.

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social

Remember: Wealth cannot be separated from power. We're seeing in real time how the extreme concentration of wealth is distorting our politics, rigging markets, and granting unprecedented power to a handful of people. Taxing the rich isn't just an economic issue, it's a defense of our democracy.

It doesn't take a genius to understand that Trump has been wooing Maher over the years, and Maher is dumb enough to fall for for the attention. When liberals criticize him for it, he lashes out with childish taunts. He is a lost soul.

Joe Walsh@walshfreedom.bsky.social

When I was on Bill Maher’s show back in the day, he’d call me a crazy Tea Party guy. With disdain. Now look what Maher has become - an authoritarian-embracing MAGA apologist. If you told me back in 2016, that I’d become a NeverTrumper, and Maher would become a Trump bootlicker, I’d of said no way.

Anyone who believes billionaires got where they are because they're "super smart" is super dumb. They got where they are because they are ruthless, have no empathy or integrity and will squash anyone who gets in their way. They are super evil, not super smart.

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I went to the No Kings protest in a town of 10,000 near my home. The crowd was about the same size as the previous protest, but what I found encouraging was the overwhelming support from passing cars. After an hour-and-a-half, there were only two or three MAGA reactions, the rest all supportive.

darren32359.bsky.social@darren32359.bsky.social

Trump pardoned the criminals who stormed our Capital, attacked police officers and damaged the building. He cares nothing about justice. only scoring political points with his low IQ cult.

Everett@oddswithgop.bsky.social

I don’t think trump has ever told the truth.

One more reason why we shouldn't allow billionaires to exist. No person should have the power to keep the truth from the rest of us. It will backfire.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social

It seems Elon is successfully squashing the @alexgibneyfilm documentary about him. We can confirm showtimes in the Nashville area have disappeared. www.showbiz411.com/2026/10/23/c...

No human being should have so much money, power and influence. Billionaires are de facto rulers, buying politicians, influencing legislation and in some ways controlling economies. They own the media and many vital industries. This is bad for humanity.

Lea Zengage@leazengage.bsky.social

This will be a story for 48 hours and then disappear like all of the other treasonous activity in this administration. Maybe, just maybe, we should do something about it.

Miaganga@miaganga.bsky.social

The midterm election is going to be chaos, and Trump thrives on chaos.

As a result of our under-reaction to the oligarch takeover of America, the media will be horrible for future generations unless a Dem president has the guts to break up the near monopoly of right-wing owned media conglomerates.

Lawrence Graham@lawrencegraham.bsky.social

Democrats need to immediately revitalize antitrust law, and they need to restrict ownership of American media companies. And the next Democratic administration needs to void Musk's naturalization as an American citizen and immediately declare him persona non grata.

I read the article and it's so typical of how our media is treating the worst president in history as someone simply suffering under attacks from Democrats. His crimes are numerous and the facts of his criminality are out there, yet it's all carefully worded to not expose his criminality.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social

🀷🏼 whoopsy atlantablackstar.com/2026/10/21/a...

We should be doing what other countries do when freedom and democracy are at risk, taking to the streets in the millions with ongoing protests, taking over Washington, D.C. We are allowing this country to be ruled and destroyed by fascists while we sit and watch.

Soβ€¦πŸ‘‡ What are we going to do about it? We knew this was coming, didn’t we?! Enjoy. πŸ˜ŽπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έβœ¨