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merlerip.bsky.social
Texas Dem hiding out here with a couple of hounds and a liquor stash until further notice. Anything that strikes you as perceptive or witty comes courtesy of the dogs. Everything else is all me. NOTE: profile pics are copyrighted.
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@aoc.bsky.social good reminder. That's been the R playbook for 40+ years. I also believe we must increase & amplify our voices via large, organized, national protests.

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Special weekend shoutout to six accounts that I consider top class political (US & UK) accounts: @darlingm777.bsky.social @maxbrockbank.com @neverevertory.bsky.social @patrickhanrahan.bsky.social @sydesjokes.bsky.social @warrenoates1.bsky.social Make sure you are following them & share the love

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@nymag.com introduces us to Edward "Big Balls" Coristine. “He’s following his dreams, and he’s got the balls to drop out of school for a little while and take advantage of an opportunity that was presented to him. I mean, would you not take it if you were 19?” SASQ: No. nymag.com/intelligence...

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"Political interference in military leadership-especially dismissing generals and admirals based on ideological loyalty rather than competence-has repeatedly led to disastrous consequences [throughout history]." Don’t Purge the Generals open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

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This ⬇️ 💯!! I'm new here, too. I joined b/c I was looking for a safe community & first things I did are on George's list. I follow back accounts with even a small number of followers, but I'd like to get a feel for you. Also, most users, me too, will block if you DM after a follow-back. #BlueCrew

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@purrgressivecatdad.bsky.social, finally! Another LSU alum living in TX on here! LSU Law for me and I live in my small hometown in the Panhandle. Thanks for the follow. We're now mutuals. Go Tigers! Merlie

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