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sprecken.bsky.social
48, Army vet, IT geek, father of three. Just making my way in the world.
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Peter Thiel was J.D. Vance's benefactor. But they’re both inspired by an obscure software developer who has some truly frightening thoughts about reordering society. Published July 22, 2024:

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Seems legit.... We don't want to be a nation of underachieving Americans.

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WYOMING: “Thank you, Madam chairman.” “I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.” “Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”

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Giving Blackwater thugs law enforcement powers is, honestly, a very scary prospect. www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-mu...

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Like wishes, ancient magic tends to be very literal. Wording is so important. #buffythevampireslayer www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVJ9...

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Depicting Taoist deities in a misty landscape, a Qing dynasty lacquer panel inlaid with jade and agate is among thousands of artefacts pulled out of museum storage in China to be restored, and one day, even showcased to the world reut.rs/435P2Ak

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A judge in Clarksdale, Mississippi, ordered a newspaper this week to remove an editorial, so Ohio’s Scioto Valley Guardian is publishing it. Secrecy, deception erode public trust:

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Their message may come as zero surprise to the vast majority of Americans. But on Wednesday, advocates, experts and practitioners said the nation's health care system is badly broken and dramatic measures are needed to fix it.

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"For us it is a call to shut down their fascist deportation machine," @natashalennard.bsky.social writes of the disgusting video.

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“The environment is horrible, people are terrified to even mention Palestine. I cannot stand it anymore.”

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A former campaign staffer said Sen. John Fetterman’s single-minded focus came at the exclusion of the progressive positions he ran on.

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Shady "repair" business for sure. youtu.be/HFfmBgHaHEA?...

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youtu.be/uB9aHiWlIIs?...

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I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes

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Great story and awesome work. youtu.be/ZGeZ8zY_vf4?...

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This is just wild. youtube.com/watch?v=ZVFB...

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Killings across three states shine spotlight on cultlike ‘Zizian’ group

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@propublica.org @publiccitizen.bsky.social @nytimes.com @maddowblog.msnbc.com you need to FOIA OPM & make them answer how many veterans, military spouses, & disabled veterans just got purged with these mass firings...in the meantime, put a veteran face on the faceless bureaucrat lie. We're legion.

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WILL TRUMP LIVE WITH THIS VERY IMPORTANT RULING: MANY LIVES DEPEND UPON IT www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

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www.politico.com/news/2025/02... Judge orders Trump administration to restore funds for foreign aid programs

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"This is just cruel and petty,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, posted on X. “Transgender people play a critical role in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights — and New York will never allow their contributions to be erased.” apnews.com/article/ston...

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To be honest, it would be the most humane option at this point. www.npr.org/2025/02/12/g...

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if your driver's license or other identifying documents don't match your passport, you become more susceptible to charges of fraud. this is especially likely if you're traveling abroad. bsky.app/profile/rach...

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It's not complicated. They're just trying to stop women from being able to vote.

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Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star

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Straight up lie. Funds approved specifically by congress to support cities experiencing major inflo of immigrants - in many cases bused in by states like Texas.

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