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@nomadmike

My personal BlueSky account on which I share a wide variety of interests and random things that catch my interest in good or bad ways.

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Tell Congress: Stop Trump's War with Iran Trump's unauthorized war in Iran has already taken the lives of US servicemembers and at least 1,000 Iranian civilians. It has devolved into a larger regional conflict, with missile and drone strikes,...

Tell Congress: Stop Trump's War with Iran act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...

10.03.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump, at War with a Shiite Country, knows nothing of Martyrdom or Apocalyptic Hope Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) - The United States is at war with a predominantly Shiite Muslim country. It is certain that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, a white Christian nationalist with extre...

The murder of thousands during the brutal repression of protests was increasingly causing Iranians to see Khameni as a tyrant. But then the US and Israel made him a martyr!

Trump, at War with a Shiite Country, knows nothing of Martyrdom or Apocalyptic Hope www.juancole.com/2026/03/coun...

07.03.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed 100%! There are few officials in this administration who have not shocked me with their blatant disregard for norms, precedent, truth and even the law! I’m not a doomsayer, but I can’t shake the feeling that we’re so far down the road to authoritarianism that we may not be able to get back.

07.10.2025 21:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You’ve encapsulated it in those three words! I guess once you’ve solved every problem in America and the world as the panegyrics of his cabinet secretaries would have us believe, there’s nothing left on your agenda but to pursue personal vendettas. Or rename departments for no good reason.

07.09.2025 16:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

His cabinet meetings are like those in all the countries with authoritarian leaders like he aspires to be. He’s a doddering fool, reminiscent of King Lear in his need for praise, except that Trump’s amassing power, not relinquishing it!

07.09.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Except that the cartoonist has minimized the fawning and praise that’s totally without a basis in reality! It should be more like: Thank you for your leadership, Mr. President. You’ve managed to end joblessness even as you’ve eliminated crime in our cities, restored our standing in the world, ende….

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As Israel seeks to empty Gaza City, its residents weigh whether to leave β€” The Washington Post The Israeli military is trying to transfer nearly 1 million people from Gaza City. Many are wrestling with the costs and perils of moving to a massive encampment.

From: apple.news/AE-E8nrvoROi...

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…One hard-line voice in… Netanyahu’s government, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, has urged the military to starve whoever disobeys evacuation orders and remains in Gaza City, while another, Energy Minister Eli Cohen, has called for Gaza City to be demolished into a β€˜city of ruins.’”

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The second amendment guarantees the right to a militia to guard against federal tyranny. But if a president can use that force against its own state, against the wishes of that state, then it is no militia at all and a clear violation of the second amendment.

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Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms.

My country on its way to becoming a police state!

Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

apnews.com/article/trum...

25.08.2025 13:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”₯ STEWART: β€œThis is the lie they tell you β€” that all this money flowing towards corporate interests is actually for YOUR benefit…. That government intervention for corporations is our β€˜FREE MARKET’, but government intervention for workers is β€˜SOCIALISM’.

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DO NOT TURN ON US

Did you know that soldiers have constitutional protection to NOT obey orders that violate their oath to the constitution?

A small group of individuals are working to educate the soldiers in advance of the possibility of martial law.

Want to get involved in informing soldiers?

Learn how at our upcoming webinar!

Sunday, August 24 5:00-6:15 EST

Register here:
bit.ly/oath0824

DO NOT TURN ON US Did you know that soldiers have constitutional protection to NOT obey orders that violate their oath to the constitution? A small group of individuals are working to educate the soldiers in advance of the possibility of martial law. Want to get involved in informing soldiers? Learn how at our upcoming webinar! Sunday, August 24 5:00-6:15 EST Register here: bit.ly/oath0824

Did you know that soldiers have constitutional protection to NOT obey orders that violate their oath to the Constitution?

A group is working to educate soldiers in advance of the possibility of martial law.

Learn how you can get involved in this webinar:

πŸ“… 8/24
⏰ 5 - 6:15pm ET
πŸ“ bit.ly/oath0824

23.08.2025 21:18 πŸ‘ 2806 πŸ” 1583 πŸ’¬ 95 πŸ“Œ 89
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β€˜Everyone is coming into fire’: students return to US campuses bruised and changed by Trump’s assault The effects of a rightwing campaign to remake American higher education are fueling fear and anxiety, but advocates say they have plans to fight back

SIGH!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

23.08.2025 21:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well…

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Israeli settlement plans will 'bury' idea of Palestinian state, minister says Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich announced approval for 3,401 new homes in the controversial E1 area project in the occupied West Bank.

I don’t even know what to say! www.bbc.com/news/article...

14.08.2025 21:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike near Al-Shifa hospital Al Jazeera had condemned a "campaign of incitement" by the IDF against its reporters, but the military claims one of the journalists was part of Hamas.

Ive seen his reporting and its been good! As far the allegations of him havinv a role witn Hamas, we have only the Israeli allegation as evidence. Foreign reporters are not allowed in! www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Trump Is Sabotaging His Own AI Plan And setting America back in a race he desperately wants to win.

Trump's plan for the United States to win the global race for AI dominance has some good ideas, Thomas Wright argues. "But over the past few months, Trump has undermined his own goals and ceded much of America’s leverage to foreign powers":

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Walking Contradiction (feat. Steve Ignorant) [feat. Steve Ignorant] by Sunny War on AppleΒ Music Song Β· 2024 Β· Duration 4:11

Yes! music.apple.com/us/album/wal...

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What could the end of US sanctions mean for Syria’s heritage sector? The World Monuments Fund is now exploring ways to re-engage in the country, after cultural institutions spent years starved of resources and international support

Worth reading. www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/08/04/w...

07.08.2025 17:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wait, is this a movie? I was hoping I’d finally wake up on Election Day 2024 to find out the 8 months since last November were just a bizarre, terrible nightmare! But a movie is ok.

16.07.2025 18:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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USAID review raised β€˜critical concerns’ over Gaza aid group days before $30 million US grant | CNN Key concerns were raised by USAID in vetting process days before $30 million grant was awarded to US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Fund, documents show.

CNN Exclusive: USAID raised "critical concerns" days before a $30 million grant was awarded to a controversial US and Israel-backed aid group, documents show.

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US court strikes down β€˜click-to-cancel’ rule designed to make unsubscribing easier Rule would have kept businesses from forcing customers through lengthy chats or other barriers to cancellation

A federal appeals court has struck down the "click-to-cancel" rule designed to make canceling subscriptions easier, just days before it was scheduled to take effect

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Raise Your Voice by Seth Staton Watkins on AppleΒ Music Song Β· 2024 Β· Duration 2:59

Wow! music.apple.com/us/album/rai...

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14.06.2025 15:23 πŸ‘ 21085 πŸ” 6877 πŸ’¬ 532 πŸ“Œ 265
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This is why we need FIGHTERS in Congress!!!
@aoc.bsky.social @davidhogg.bsky.social @warren.senate.gov @ericswalwell.bsky.social @repjasmine.bsky.social @dpoc.bsky.social

20.05.2025 03:14 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MoroccoπŸ‡²πŸ‡¦ will reopen its embassy in Damascus for the first time since severing ties in 2012 amid Syria’s civil war, King Mohammed VI announced Saturday. The move signals a diplomatic shift after over a decade, though no specific reopening date was given.

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Eurovision: Spanish PM Pedro SΓ‘nchez calls for Israel to be banned Pedro SΓ‘nchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

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To the cartoonist who drew this, well done.

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