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The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence? Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue. 1/ A🧵on the danger.

In the old (normal?) days, you'd be impeached for much less.

Reporters say that the Minnesota assassin is a Donald Trump supporter and a fierce opponent of reproductive rights. Mike Lee says he is a Marxist. For busy social media users, it can be hard to know who to trust.

Kinda wild that we all get to pay taxes to fund a civil war against us

I’m just going to keep saying this as loudly as I can. The Republicans are waging war against America and are going to continue to invade blue cities until they have taken them over completely. Once boots are on the ground, they will never leave.

See which of YOUR public lands congress wants to sell off to the rich www.wilderness.org/articles/med...

And the VA is in the Federal building on Wilshire and right around sepulveda and West Los Angeles and it's a same VA I use it's on the second floor

BELLE PLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Police officers witnessed Minnesota suspect fatally shoot husband of state lawmaker before he fled scene, documents say.

Pride is more than a celebration—it’s a declaration that we ALL deserve to live openly, authentically, and safely Especially now as we find strength in the courage of those who led before us, stand with our LGBTQ friends, and commit to a future where no one has to hide or be afraid Happy Pride! 🌈❤️

“Every single event I did in Russia was shut down by the cops,” she posted on Instagram, “and now it’s starting to feel a lot like Russia.”

All snark aside about the terrible Atlantic piece in favor of the fascist parade or the general downplaying of #NoKings, if you're going to take action, it's helpful to know that MSM orgs rarely support acts of protest. As a rule, they dismiss protestors or paint them as violent thugs. Be prepared.

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These protests are massive and they're only starting. Honestly, corporations need to WAKE UP and see Target losing about $20 Billion since announcing DEI rollbacks as a ghost of christmas future. If people are risking getting tear gassed. They'll definitely vote with their wallet.

Every single one led by a Black mayor.

Mike Lee was born with every conceivable advantage in life. His father was US Solicitor Gen & dean of BYU Law, where Mike went to school. Older brother UT Sup Ct justice. Then he got jobs where family connections certainly help open doors. But he decided he wanted to be Catturd.

There is no reason to be concerned about the birthrate other than racism. Humanity as a whole is above replacement levels, and we could stand to reduce the population. Age cohort problems could easily be solved through liberalized immigration. This is literally the stupidest thing to care about.

He will send a fully armed battalion to remind us of his love

Got the bastard. apnews.com/article/minn...

The president announces a federal law enforcement assault on the several population centers of America to achieve an expressly partisan political end.

this is obviously something to take seriously but i am also struck by how the white house’s only move is to double down, no matter how unpopular or politically disastrous it might be

Facts matter.

"It was apropos to drive tanks over an avenue named for the Constitution. It's a perfect metaphor for what the birthday boy and his gang of thugs do every day." www.the-reframe.com/shows-of-wea...

Didn’t watch a ton of it. But the parade seemed embarrassingly low energy. Not saying I’m expecting it but cld say Hegs getting canned over it. He’s definitely yelling at someone tonight.

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“and I hope he is” … do you hear yourself speaking this nonsense? Do you honestly think the leadership of Iran would be watching Fox News rn? completely asinine…

Completely planned violence from police at peaceful protesters. Watch them adjust their gas masks before opening fire.

There's been a lot of debate about whether the #NoKings coalition made the right decision staying out of DC, but early returns would seem to suggest they made the right call. The split screen is going to send a very clear message to our political actors.

I’m frequently asked: what’s the point of peaceful protests like #NoKings? It’s a chance to show civic strength and consolidate people power. They create collective identity and build capacity for social change. Done right, they can expand participation and mobilize support for longer term efforts.

I'm sorry but the largest protest of my lifetime is not the 7th or 8th biggest news story in the country behind "what does Gen Z want from Instagram?" This shit is humiliating. Rearrange your layout to meet this moment. Omitting the thing happening in every American city is malpractice.

Nobody showing up to watch his stupid parade is honestly way funnier than a huge protest would have been

Siri, what is the most slappable face at this idiotic parade?

The parade is neither a roaring call to patriotism or tyrannical show of might. It's something much worse--boring

Post by Pete Hegseth marking Flag Day shows Russian, not US flag. It's not taken down after this is pointed out, either.

World Cup and Olympics organizers texting each other furiously, wondering how they break the contract.

🚨 1/2 If you’re in downtown LA: LAPD has issued a dispersal order and is deploying tear gas & flash bangs. Protesters have been peaceful all day. Please stay safe, move away from danger, and look out for one another. Document everything if you can. We see you. We’ve got your back. #NoKings

Do you know how badly you have to screw up as a Republican to get this kind of turnout in IDAHO? #NOKINGS

I did not edit this, this is the actual parade with the actual music being played. CINEMATIC

When nobody shows up to your birthday party

One block over from the White House: the aspirational security line setup

It's a heat advisory in Phoenix today. We are melting ICE!

Look at the stands for Trump's military parade/birthday party.

I love you ALX #NoKings

Greenberg: We're looking to the leaders who will fight for us, because even today there are folks among the Democratic Party who think we should roll over and play dead. Anyone seeing John Fetterman here today?

This is heartbreaking. (via someone at the St. Paul rally)

Thank you for showing up, #Durham #NC! My hometown knows how to do it! 🐂 City. #NoKings

Stay classy, San Diego. #NoKings

Every single one of the GOP have blood on their hands. #MinnesotaShootings