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tomperrotti.bsky.social
Retired educator, musician, event coordinator, and AirBnB superhost. I have come to Bluesky for political and cultural discussions and to align with others who are looking for ways to effectively stand up to the criminal Trump presidency.
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"Today I am finally free! They may have imprisoned me but they never took my spirit."

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@cyndyturnage.bsky.social

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Indivisible.org - Please Share!

www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/01/22/trump-jan-6-pardons-regrets-00199743 "... and about 600 people who had been charged with assaulting or resisting law enforcement officers, including more than 170 who were charged with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or seriously injuring an officer."

www.huffpost.com/entry/donald... President Louse, Hypocrite-in-Chief

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Fresh Hell for Mike Johnson as Trump Reveals How He’ll Screw Over GOP newrepublic.com/article/1899... via @newrepublic.com

My latest for January 6th: Still A Day of Infamy open.substack.com/pub/therickw...

crooksandliars.com/2025/01/jesu...

Ann Telnaes says her Washington Post editor refused to print this cartoon depicting tech billionaires, including Post owner and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, paying homage to Trump. The free press is disappearing before our eyes. Brava to Telnaes for resigning in protest. open.substack.com/pub/anntelna...

www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... One man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist. What was the United States doing in Afghanistan? What principles of freedom inspired us? Is it possible that principled American soldiers had their heads and hearts damaged by their engagement there?

If You’re Worried About the Future of Our Country, Do Something About It www.nytimes.com/2024/12/24/o...

Everything about her and her priorities on behalf of working American families, illustrates what is wrong with today's Democratic Party. Go AOC! www.newsnationnow.com/politics/oca...

newrepublic.com/post/189615/... It's a cartoon world! Not a funny cartoon, though.

www.counterpunch.org/2024/12/19/c... To be clear, it is my belief that a balance between the forces of capitalism and socialism best serve humanity's needs.

Words that seemed necessary to think about today: Grovel cower kowtow toady shrink squinch submit quail cringe bow down and Obey in Advance

Walk & Talk - presidential nomination w/o representation, the FBI confirms it did not create the Trump insurrectionists, flash quiz for xtra points - who did?, today, our annual law firm dinner - youtu.be/NyO8BcV3DXY?...

The Paytriot and QAnon baton twirler loses this one. www.tampabay.com/news/florida...

new location for the wit and wisdom of Paul Krugman

Meanwhile the HBO series, "The Guilded Age" has been a big hit, and there will be a Season 3. Tough luck to you and your kids, Pal!

🔥 🗣️STURGILL SIMPSON: “This toxic patriarchal energy is an age coming to an end… that energy is clawing for its survival bc it knows it’s dying. We’re heading to something beautiful, we just have to go through some dark shit first. So love everybody.” (H/T @wutangforchildren.bsky.social )

For some on the front lines, has it become too difficult to stay on the job? Is the answer to quit? Where will an effective resistance develop? Your insights are welcome here. slate.com/news-and-pol...

Bluesky: Please offer different ways to respond to a comment or link, as Facebook does. I don't love a lot of what I'm reading. There is nothing about Trump to love. It seems to often send the wrong message. Response options seem to make sense. What am I missing here?

@marcelias.bsky.social Please add me to your starter pack. Thank you, Tom

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

www.thedailybeast.com/impeachment-... Then let it be the 14th Amendment. Stop the madness!

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