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Wouldn't it be ironic if their fascistic overreach actually pulled the American people together? Let's do it. Let's team up and kick their autocratic asses.

An American president would tell Putin to fuck off. An American president would tell Putin to get the fuck out of Ukraine. An American president would stand with Ukraine. Trump however is not an American president. He works for Putin. So he’ll do what Putin tells him to do.👇

Data from Fox News. Check out what most Americans are worrying about. Time to stop the insanity with Trump and his GOP enablers in Congress and the Supreme court. Vote Blue. Vote Early. Volunteer Blue if you have a few spare hours to make sure everyone who can votes 💙

James Talarico just summed up the entire midterm election in one sentence: “We have an affordability crisis because we have a corruption crisis.” That’s it. This entire election comes down to affordability vs. corruption. Which one are you voting for?

Here I was enjoying the US' win of The President's Cup competition and Brandt Snedeker had to bring up Trump in the most sycophantic way. Way to kill the vibe, Brandt.

Floridian here. We have a great Senate candidate running against a pro-Trump shill. Angie Nixon is not being well supported by the funders in our party. Check out her message, then send her a few bucks. angienixon.com

Please note how billionaires use their untaxed, unrealised gains to acquire more wealth. Shouldn't a transaction like this be a taxable event? Ellison Pledges $9.2 Billion More in Oracle Shares as Collateral - Bloomberg share.google/3ohDy2TBZsLj...

When I heard that " many airline pilots, flight attendants, and air traffic controllers are part of the furry community," from @SenTommyTuberville, I had to ask...Do they know how to fly the plane? What they do at home makes no difference to me. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Donalds ran the @davidjolly.bsky.social ad a dozen times during the UF-Aub game. Where's the Jolly ads that explain Jolly called the ad a lie, saying his actual plan cuts rates by 60–70% and funds reinsurance through insurance reforms, not a homeowner tax? I hope he's not outspent & outmessaged.

New analysis from @propublica.org: Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans. www.propublica.org/article/ecto...

This admin only hires the best. ...Hochman took a position as a senior aide to one of the most powerful figures in the federal government. He joined the State Department under Rubio and now works as deputy director of the agency’s policy planning office. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/07/f...

The GOP in Florida stinks to high heaven. They do crimes but there is no responsibility accepted. Where's the AG? He's knee deep in it. Where's justice? Nowhere. #VoteBlue for @davidjolly.bsky.social, @angieforfl.bsky.social and downticket. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/01/h...

Angie Nixon rallies supporters, says Moody and DeSantis belong 'in jail' www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/08/31/c...

So Trump is basically the "Karen-In-Chief" now. This "I'll be reporting you" vibe is giving man shakes fist at clouds. Editor's note - The FCC has zero to say about news and commentary under the 1st amendment. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

@Google if you don't stand with us you stand against us. Defend America's norms.

Grand jury blasts DeSantis staff, Hope Florida board for lack of 'due diligence' "Though the report also castigated several DeSantis staffers and Hope Florida officials...there was insufficient evidence to charge anyone with a crime because no one would “take responsibility” for key decisions."

Seems like this SecDef is purposely degrading the US Military. Firing leadership, stopping standard investigations, eliminating specialized talent...When will he be investigated? www.forbes.com/sites/sarado...

My GOP brothers and sisters, I invite you to acknowledge that this is some BS. Anyone? Florida father was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/08/23/h...

In France, he’d be given up to 5 years paid medical leave and he wouldn’t go broke paying for treatment since 100% of the treatment cost would be covered by Sécurité Sociale. We could have these things too but the rich would be just slightly less rich so not sure it’s worth it.

Get the #Flock out of here.

Again with the WTF ICE operations. If only we had representatives who could intervene in their plans and spending ICE to spend $20M on gloves designed to deliver electric shocks. www.axios.com/2026/08/12/i...

One America, where sociopathic couples opportunistically use each other to get money/power with icy distance. Another America, where affectionate couples actually love each other and enjoy each other's company.

Fascism Rising

Blanche was confirmed as AG. Just a reminder: The last time a president appointed an attorney he had personal ties to, was when Nixon appointed his law partner and campaign manager John Mitchell. Mitchell ended up disbarred and spent 2 yrs in prison for his role as AG protecting Nixon.

Voter roll purges are necessary to remove people who have passed away, moved or otherwise become ineligible to vote. But sometimes purges can erroneously include thousands of eligible voters. As the Trump administration ramps up its attacks on voting, it’s time to check your registration status:

Confirming Todd Blanche would be like the US Senate confirming Nixon's AG, John Miitchell... after Watergate. (Preview of today's 'To the Contrary" Podcast)

Remember, this is who we are fighting against.

Tell him! Please go on. Heck, I’m giving you extra time. Boss move, @reprashida.govpeeps.us

No on Blanche for AG.

Epitaph...

NEW: While the DOJ has had an election monitoring program for decades, it’s typically been intended to protect voters. Not anymore. Under Trump, the DOJ's new monitoring mission serves the opposite purpose: intimidating voters and creating barriers to the polls. Here’s how👇

Support a real American hero, vote @avindman.bsky.social for senator from Florida.

Three egg producers will pay $3.3 million and donate 53 million eggs to food banks and nonprofits to settle a price-fixing lawsuit with the DOJ. None of the producers have to admit any wrongdoing. Is this really justice? Or just the cost of doing business?

Yeah!!

Since 1994, immigrants have paid more in taxes than they receive in benefits every year. Do not believe the lies you hear about immigrants. They are good for society and the economy.

Do it, @neguse.house.gov

Florida -Vote NO on Amendment 3 this November. 🌴🏡❌ It promises a tax cut, but actually it strips billions from our local communities—forcing cuts to parks, libraries, and roads, while shifting the remaining costs onto renters and everyday shoppers through higher fees. Protect our local communities.

Sen. Chris Murphy: "Right now the biggest threat to this country are not a handful of House candidates in New York, it is the president of the United States who is trying to destroy American democracy."

It's a corrupt grift. All of it. www.wsj.com/business/med...

This is a great message for Flag Day and for the day of the tackiest self reverential birthday party since Nero's time.

Support for fascism and destruction of the free press isn't one of the options?

Excellent Logic….

As usual @POTUS misses the point of the tale: "Trump did not share other scenes from the episode, which concludes with Bartlet opting for the proportional response he initially dismissed after realizing that carrying out a “disproportional response” would lead to many civilian deaths."

@carolekingofficial.bsky.social I'm thinking about my late sister, who says that in the late 70's, in Orlando, she saw you perform, met you and invited you to Seder. Then you came! How i missed it, and how my mom didn't have 20 pictures and some movies, IDK. Nice family lore though. Thank you.