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Rand Paul: "When you kill someone, if you're not in a declared war, you really need to know someone's name at least. You have to accuse them of something. You have to present evidence. So all of these people have been blown up without any evidence of a crime."

I keep seeing ads for Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on 60 Minutes tonight to discuss the "peace deal." Wonder if they'll update it with the news today that the ceasefire has been broken? "We taped this interview before the entire deal fell apart, but here it is anyhow..."

Spot on! Every last word…

Why don’t average republican voters agree with these? Pretty basic truths.

Propaganda is strong on weak minds!
#NoKings
#ProudBlue

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Is Spotify running ICE recruitment ads? Here are the facts The advertising "is part of a broad campaign the US government is running" across various platforms — not just Spotify, a spokesperson told Snopes.

Cancel SPOTIFY.

They are running ICE ads.

F them.

www.snopes.com/fact-check/s...

Travel ban separates Cuban families, divides community loyal to Trump Cuban Americans trying to bring relatives from the island to the U.S. are being rejected. The denials have underscored tensions in Florida over immigration.

www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

TRASHY trump COMMUTES prison sentence of George Santos.

Ghislane Maxwell is next.
Jeffrey Epstein
#SheShed

DO NOT BE DISTRACTED!!!

TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS!!! I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared.

Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say

4 Star Admiral. Alvin Holsey, w 37 years of service to the US. is leaving his job as head of the U.S. Southern Command, overseeing operations in Central & South America,

Admiral Holsey had raised concerns about the mission and attacks on the alleged drug boats.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...

Trump and the Republicans are denying you healthcare while they supply Kristi Noem with two luxury Gulfstream private jets for $172,000,000.

Facts.

When America Said, 'No Kings' A reminder of the grievances. And the values that made America.

When America Said, 'No Kings'
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This is a blatant attempt to silence and isolate us. He’s stopping the trains, closing the freeways and firing live rounds into California. We will not be intimidated. We will not be silenced. #NoKings

As tensions rise in Chicago, volunteers patrol neighborhoods to oppose ICE and help migrants escape Several hundred volunteers are patrolling the streets of Chicago and its suburbs warning migrants of ICE's presence. This is part of a growing resistance to ICE's operations in Illinois.

"He's 17. He has taken on the unlikely role of protector, often patrolling his neighborhood daily starting around 5 a.m.

"I may not be no cop or none of that, but I be taking care of the community."

www.npr.org/2025/10/17/n...

BREAKING: Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of George Santos, according to a Truth Social post.

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Maine Senate candidate downplayed sexual assault concerns in deleted posts Democrat Graham Platner disavowed the comments in an interview with The Washington Post, saying, “I don’t want people to judge me off the dumbest thing I said on the internet 12 years ago.”

Here is a gift link to the article about what Graham Platner said about Military Sexual Assault survivors, and the documentary about MST called The Invisible War. Full disclosure: I was in that film. wapo.st/3L086sy

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Popok: It was no more complicated than that, everybody. It was $50,000 shoved into a restaurant takeout bag.

Popok breaks down the simplicity of the Tom Homan scandal. No offshore accounts or complex schemes, just cash posing as a payoff.

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Trump’s at it again calling Democrats “sick, bad people” and whining that his team was too soft on them. He’s not even hiding the authoritarian instincts anymore he’s promising vengeance. This isn’t leadership, it’s a threat.

#TrumpRant #AuthoritarianTrump
#USDemocracy
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NO KINGS Top 10 Rally Reminders Lead with Love, Not Anger. Focus your energy on what you stand for, not what you stand against. Anger fades; compassion lasts. Look Out for One Another. Offer water, a smile, or friendly chat to someone nearby. Check on families, elders, and people with mobility needs. Smile and Greet Others. Say hello, wave, or share a word of encouragement. Small acts of friendliness build community trust and lower tension. Celebrate Families and Kids. Keep the atmosphere family-friendly, and invite children to join in with chants and songs-joyful ways to express civic pride. Lift Your Voice with Positivity. Joy is contagious. The more you smile, sing, and stay grounded, the safer and stronger everyone around you feels. Keep It Clean and Respectful. Leave our rally space as beautiful as you found it-or better. Treat it with respect, care, and gratitude for peace. Make Your Sign Speak Peace. Choose messages that uplift-creative, clever, values-based signs draw attention without aggression or profanity. Be Mindful of Words & Tone. Speak with kindness, even when disagreeing. Avoid insults, sarcasm, or chants that demean others. Model Nonviolence in Every Action. If confronted, breathe, stay calm, and step back. Do not engage or argue, alert a Guardian in an orange vest. Carry Joy Beyond the Rally. After the event, share stories, photos, and reflections that highlight unity and courage-show the world what peaceful power looks like.

Are you participating in a nokings.org rally on Saturday, 10/18? Here are some helpful tips to get your messages across in safe, peaceful, and joyous ways.

The racist-ass Supreme Court says race can't be a factor for college admissions or redistricting but racial profiling is perfectly fine for ICE to bash brown and Black skulls.

F this corrupt institution.

Expand the Court.