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Mark Bardell

@markbardell.bsky.social

Chicago burbs. Independent thought, politics & life. Twin, PMP, introvert, AWMM marathons, scuba, hiking, travel, moderation, scotch. Searching for an elusive peace of mind.

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The U.S. Senate must be clear: no war with Iran.

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Why isn’t Melania testifying?

I’ll tell you why

Because her husband is a pedophile

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World War Epstein

28.02.2026 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3241    πŸ” 1186    πŸ’¬ 137    πŸ“Œ 45
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Opinion | Trump’s Attack on Iran Is Reckless

What's wild is this wasn't the original headline from NYT - the original headline was:

"Mr. Trump, You Told Us You Would End Endless Wars" (source: www.instagram.com/p/DVTIk9eFns...)

And truly, who believes this in this day and age?

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This tweet gonna go into the Twitter Hall-of-Fame in terms of how terrible it aged.

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The morally bankrupt Trump administration has partnered with another morally bankrupt authoritarian to declare an unprovoked war on Iran, already killing scores of civilians.

We need an immediate vote from Congress on a War Powers Resolution. Then articles of impeachment.

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who is going to liberate us from our dictator

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Good People Have Had it With Faux Patriotism and Phony Faith Good people have had it.

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THIS.

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Isn't it interesting how Donald Trump threatens everything and everyone but Russia and Vladimir Putin. I wonder why?

Something tells me Krasnov is real, or perhaps Putin has the real Epstein Files on Donald?

Likely both. Wake up America.

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Trump is not a stranger to murder.

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Trump’s Fury at Canada Backfires in Surprise Blow to GOP’s 2026 Hopes The number of Canadians visiting the U.S. fell off a cliff in 2025. It’s pretty clear why. And this fall, the GOP should be made to pay a political price for it.

This is striking: Trump's deranged attacks on Canada have caused a big drop in Canadian visits to states like Michigan, hurting the state's economy. There are 3 vulnerable House Republicans in Michigan. So this lunacy could help cost GOP the House. 1/

(new piece)

newrepublic.com/article/2071...

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Michael McFaul C
@McFaul
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Trump is now the "neocon" that he has ridiculed for all of his public life.
Trump has just openly called for regime change in Iran. He is using the American armed forces to facilitate that outcome.
This is a complete reversal of what he has been promising his supporters for decades.
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Michael McFaul C @McFaul X.com Trump is now the "neocon" that he has ridiculed for all of his public life. Trump has just openly called for regime change in Iran. He is using the American armed forces to facilitate that outcome. This is a complete reversal of what he has been promising his supporters for decades. 11:56 PM β€’ 2/27/26 β€’ 101K Views

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We have a government conducted by self-interested opportunists and zealots beholden to the interests, the ego, and the whims of a single manβ€”an individual who can only accurately be described as a sociopath utterly incapable of truthfulness, honor, decency, integrity, conscience and remorse.

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I have a friend whose grandfather owned a business in Cuba as Castro came to power. He was not political but it didn’t matter.

It became clear he wouldn’t be allowed own a business. Everything belonged to the regime. So he sent his family & most of his money to the states before it could be seized.

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I'm begging my fellow politicians, Illinoisans, and Americans to realize that right now, we aren't fighting over policy or political party.

We're fighting over whether we're going to be a country rooted in empathy and kindness β€” or one rooted in cruelty and rage.

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Those who live in glass concentration camps shouldn’t throw stones.

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Seems important

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After DEMANDING that Hillary Clinton's testimony on the Epstein scandal be held behind closed doors, and even threatening her with contempt for her insistence that reporters be allowed in, the GOP has been sending out photos and info to far-right influencers.

Hypocrisy is the GOP brand.

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Senator calls for DEA to provide info on "incredibly disturbing" Epstein drug investigation Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.

This is a big one. A newly uncovered document has revealed the existence of a mystery Epstein investigation. It was spearheaded by the DEA and involved drug trafficking and money laundering. Epstein was one of 15 targets. The other 14 names are redacted. I've got questions.

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It's not hyperbole to suggest that today we have a federal government that doesn't so much represent or resemble a federal administration as it does a family crime syndicate.

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