MIRosebud

MIRosebud

@mirosebud.bsky.social

Family, reading, travel and fighting for democracy….it’s all good! Proud Leguminati member

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Where we are as a country: in opposition to the establishment of democracy in Venezuela because it could infringe on the extractive contracts the president’s buddies have arranged with the current regime.

Daniel Drezner@dandrezner.bsky.social

Where we are a a country: the Secretary of State waning a Nobel Peace Prize winner not to peaceably assemble because that won’t lead to democracy. www.axios.com/2026/10/27/r...

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After all the drama abt this “new ad” Cenk Uyghur’s group was dropping in Michigan and how it was tied to Netanyahu starting Iran War … he just grabbed & tried to get more mileage from an ad he made for his failed 2024 prez run when he was blaming egg prices on Israel. See the date of the tweet.

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At least 18 early voting centers in rural Alaska have not opened as of Friday, state Sen. Bill Wielechowski says. The commonality? All the affected areas have at least a 60% Alaska Native population — with nearly a dozen having Alaska Native populations upwards of 90%: https://demdock.com/4yTW5Ze

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“Nearly 600 high-profile, right-wing social media accounts, podcasts and other online media have published more than 7,000 statements questioning the election’s integrity so far this year, a Washington Post analysis found. That messaging has, in particular, pushed overstated claims…”.

Jamie Gangel@jamiegangel.bsky.social

“President Donald Trump and his allies have spent the final weeks before the midterms showering his supporters with a relentless stream of doubt about the legitimacy of the election, priming them to question results if Republicans lose.” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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JD Vance's speech in Kansas is interrupted by a protester. Vance responds by saying "all the Democrats are selling is a fat load of bullshit"

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Replying to @atrupar.com

Nothing about things that matter to average Americans. Healthcare, gasoline, SNAP benefits, price of groceries...FUCK

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Trump: "Can you imagine standing here 15 years ago and talking about the transgender mutilization? Everybody would say 'this politician is crazy'"

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Trump in Mississippi: "I'm here because Cindy is doing great" (He's there because Cindy is not doing great)

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Trump on DC: "Nobody wanted to eat out. They were afraid. Even if you were in the restaurant, people would walk in and like the Wild West, 'Hold it up!' Everybody is standing there. Can you imagine? A fancy restaurant. They were robbing the whole restaurant. It's crazy."

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Trump's audience in Mississippi gives him a standing ovation after he promises them he won't rename the Mississippi River

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Trump claims that thanks to Republicans, Mississippi's schools are "among the best ranked in the nation"

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Replying to @mikeelk.bsky.social

Brazilian man cries as he describes how Flavio Bolsonaro's acceptance of bribery led to a delay in rolling out vaccines in Brazil. His grandmother and great-aunt he says, died as a result of Bolsonaro paydayreport.com/a-brazilian-...

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Replying to @atrupar.com

Trump obviously has never been to Cheesecake Factory. I do hope Natalie shows him some pictures. He probably thinks it’s a real factory.

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Two former Governors of South Carolina - one from each party - have endorsed Democrat Annie Andrews who is running against Sen. Darline Graham R-SC

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Replying to @atrupar.com

South C......🗽

Jamie Dupree@jamiedupree.bsky.social

Two former Governors of South Carolina - one from each party - have endorsed Democrat Annie Andrews who is running against Sen. Darline Graham R-SC

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I’m a classy broad, goddamnit.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump is BIG MAD about Obama saying the White House now looks like Saddam opened a Cheesecake Factory: "He's not a smart guy. He's not smart at all ... for you to say it's a Cheesecake Factory, that just shows why you were a lousy president"

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Replying to @moved2italy.bsky.social

“The fact that her “All of Maine Tour” is so focused on supporting her donors and political cronies is just another example of how little she cares about the average Mainer.” #VoteTroyJackson for Maine Senate!!

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Replying to @davidkurtz.bsky.social

The appeals court faulted the administration for its initial lack of urgency in the case, a smackdown that may land Attorney General Todd Blanche in hot water with the Trump White House:

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Replying to @davidkurtz.bsky.social

A full writeup of the ruling: Notably, while Bennett and Sanchez didn’t feel the need to reach the merits of the case, they each said in their concurrences that they would have ruled against the administration on the merits, too. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/9th-cir...

talkingpointsmemo.com9th Circuit Rejects Trump Appeal in CA Election CaseFollowing an usual Sunday afternoon oral argument, the 9th Circuit Court of...

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