John Steup MPA ๐บ๐ธ ๐๐๐ Harris/Walz '24
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Is treason an official act? Interrogating knowledge, belief and perception. Unabashed Saganist. Firmly based in critical theories. PSU, USC. NBNY Native
@HereToRebuild
@Out5p0ken
Get him two things... places him front and center in the end of week news cycle and gives him new excuse to fund raise from people who will be convinced that he is somehow under attack.
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@BaddCompani
Reading this now. A think a lot of folks don't consider that the work going on in the background is huge. Like an iceberg. You only see a fraction of what is really going on. Government works slow for good reasons.
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@BaddCompani
Pieces seem to be dropping into place. I am still reticent to believe we are anywhere near safe yet, but here to support this amazing infusion of energy.
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@BaddCompani
That day was their last chance to delay validation of the vote and cast some sort of reasonable doubt on the election. The pages who carried the certified ballots to a secure location are balls out heroes.
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@thejackhopkins
The founders would laugh at today's GOP then crush them. Our Revolution was against the conservative elite of the British Empire and inspired the French Revolution. Liberals are on a mission to create a better world for all of us. The battles are still going on. We'll win.
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@BaddCompani
NYT has a special problem here. They were hoping to attract red side readers, but only a fraction of them are interested in long form articles or reading in general. Now they have alienated those of us who like to read. Not a good place to be for them.
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@LMplusG
@MSNBC
Serious question: So what happened here? In the face of a convicted felon this close to the office of the president (his personal crime scene), why is the media dumping so hard at the honest man in the room?
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@ChaoticLeftistW
@CoyotiaT
We watched it happen. We heard him speak and we saw the mob respond. He wanted the metal detectors disabled. He was never sent to secure quarters because they knew he was not in danger. How much more clear does this have to be?
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@ImSpeaking13
Thanks. Can I ask that whoever has my fake maga hat (you can tell it's fake because it's made in USA with union labor) return it asap? I have a rally to infiltrate next Tues. Txt me if you want to carpool
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@thejackhopkins
Serious. It's not over until it's over and nothing is going to slow down the actual wave, no matter how much spin for clicks happens. There are more of us and we vote like our loved ones lives depend on it, because they do.
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@BaddCompani
So Badd, the line to 45 looks pretty obvious. Who do you think bankrolled Bobo? Not like she had a single qualifier. And not like she has ever been anything but vindictive. Ideas?
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@taradublinrocks
@FordJohnathan5
I know it won't happen, but it would be so cathartic to see this miscreant literally dragged into the courtroom and escorted out in cuffs.
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@BaddCompani
Forum, eh? How about a serious investigation and a report outlining all known facts. Start with the before and after pictures then explain who wrote the script.
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@RTodKelly
Yes. This. The dude is a private citizen for christ's sake. He sits at his pretend southern white house and imagines he's still president. Now this? C'mon folks. He needs to go to jail where he belongs for actual crimes he has and is committing. (/end rant>
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@BaddCompani
Support this. There's enough finger pointing going on. Yes, we speculate, but in the end, the facts tell the story. Have a nice weekend, Badd. We may just head out Rt. 30 and see where we end up :-)
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@TheFungi669
Says even more that our first black president chose him as VP... think I am seeing a theme here. Like Joe is not a racist. We can only hope the gqp eats itself alive as it nurtures that hatred and fear.
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@BlackKnight10k
Let's just say that maybe, just maybe someone has been redirecting funds to other organizations. It's kind of like laundering money, but... well, you know
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@thejackhopkins
One of the greatest sources of my frustration is the apparent lack of planning and professionalism going on. We should have the best of the best doing this work and it's clear we are not. There is no second chance on this.
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@PortlandPolice
Who is using this handle tonight? Shields sure do indicate a desire to not disperse. That's the point of a protest. They also indicate a specific need to not get shot in the face by those who are heavily armed and well shielded. Not sure what you are getting at here.
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@BaddCompani
There's that huge tell. They expect everything to be tried in a court of public opinion that they can manipulate with red herrings and outright lies instead of a judicial proceeding that weighs the actual evidence.
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John Steup MPA ๐บ๐ธ ๐๐๐ Harris/Walz '24
@TheRickWilson
Our (supposedly un-trainable, reactive, food insecure, except we worked it out) Twilight would like a word or two. It would not be pretty. There is no strength in cruelty.
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Democracy Under Siege: The Escalating Threat of Hate Groups
Hate groups pose a significant and dangerous threat to the fabric of democratic societies, with the United States facing its fair share of challenges.
These organizations, driven by ideologies of racial supremacy,
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@TheDailyShow
People used to joke about having to disinfect the White House in 2021. Pretty sure that is no longer a joke, although the irony is pretty compelling.
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@smc429
Like Joe would hesitate and let hours go by as an insurrection (or whatever they want to call it) occurs. Actual militias are bipartisan units. Guns are not just some republican redneck thing. Our guard and military are the best on the planet. Rag tag loses.
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@Tactelller
That they were here all along waiting for permission to step out and be their worst selves is creepy. I knew a lot of pre-maga, magas and it didn't feel like a big deal. Now that they have a mission, it's a totally different game. We had one guy literally scream at us one day.
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@BaddCompani
It was all true. Every bit of it. They denied and denied and denigrated and threw tantrums and lied over and over, but it was all f*cking true. Damn.
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@natsechobbyist
@pesach_lattin
Anything for a distraction. He will go all out to break the Harris momentum. No doubt Vance is just another guy under the bus.
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@BaddCompani
They dumped all of their capital into defeating Biden and spent years setting this up. Joe (with more experience than most) grinned, put on the aviators, took a couple of bites of ice cream and outfoxed them all. I saw a rabbit side step and lose a coyote once.. Same idea.
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John Steup MPA ๐บ๐ธ ๐๐๐ Harris/Walz '24
I see a few Democrats posting things like โTrumpโs going to win again, isnโt he?!โ
If you know someone doing this, tell them โHey! Knock it the fuck off!!โ
See, the way this works, is we have these things called elections.
There is no โPresident Fairyโ that reaches into a
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@AdamForColorado
She's made her cash... she can spend the rest of her life now being a celebrity It girl on the BBQ circuit.. pretty sure it's the same job she's been doing her whole term anyway, not like she ever moved any legislation.
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@marlene4719
Most of us do not conspire to steal every available dollar for our country and our wallets while selling our most critical secrets to our adversaries and their allies.
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@HC_Richardson
@ByronYork
@debrajsaunders
@politico
@jmart
Reminds me of the early days of Breitbart as they spun out fabrications then used those in a self referencing circle to back up their lies. The USA has an issue with aging, but Joe seems totally dialed in.
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@realTuckFrumper
That's a telling promise. Can we assume he's had issues? He could just join a monastery and save us from worrying about it. It would be a public service.
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@thejackhopkins
Support this. Yes, we definitely need to highlight these traitors in all of their weaknesses and lack of honesty and outright treachery.
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@thejackhopkins
When I was 11ish, I was attacked by the family rescue, 110 lbs Shepard ex guard dog because I grabbed his milk bone. We brought him here We earned what you were talking about. Since then, my vibe changed. She must be a mean cuss to piss off a puppy.
@DrEricDing
He is loyal to no ideology but embraces whatever one benefits him at the moment he exists. He doesn't imagine anything beyond his sense of comfort. He is most likely diagnose-able for a couple of disorders, but I'd hate to give him that out.
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@MarkJacob16
Consider that this man, besides being one of the most respectable humans I have ever witnessed and an example we can all aspire to, was able to see the love of his life to the finish line. A life incredibly well lived. I wish him and his family peace.
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@2Strong2Silence
They will keep hammering hoping to find a weak spot. They don't get that Kamala has a bigger hammer. Once she wins, I would like to see some legislation to corral the parody as news media circus.
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DEMOCRATS - letโs pretend weโre Republicans and stick together so that we can win elections in 2024 instead of self-destructing.
Please!!! Thank you๐๐ฝ
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@BaddCompani
Guy speaks like 8 languages and holds himself to the highest standards. Would make a perfect secretary of state in the new administration.
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@thejackhopkins
We have the best military on the planet under a seasoned and sober leader to take care of those so called patriot cells. Our job is to get out the vote ๐๐๐บ๐ธ
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@duty2warn
Abusers are really good at convincing the abused that they are not good enough and that they need to be saved. It's the bread and butter of any cult.
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@smc429
Probably not enough for us, but for him any dressing down or sets of commands he is forced to attend will hit deep. Looks at what happened when a black president made him a laughingstock at a highly publicized press dinner. He will not be doing well this time tomorrow.
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@thejackhopkins
The city I lived in when I was young was a top ten for violence. The majority of which came from that age group. I learned young to avoid those groups on the street, but hadn't considered venues so much. Thanks for looking out. We got this.
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@JYSexton
History is full of cautionary tales about what happens when you make deals with the most base of ideologies and how a monster unleashed can turn on you when you are no longer in control. Then again, the gop/fox crowd doesn't get their history from the same sources we do.
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@CheryleRPh2
They want controversy and Dolly is a decent human who dedicates herself to supporting others. Pretty much the opposite of the maga movement.
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@thejackhopkins
Still here and still talking. Not sure how I would navigate these times without the people I check in with here. Thanks for being one of the anchors for that. Lock and load. Rack that slide. We have elections to win!
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@FrankMikeDavis1
As long as he keeps showing up and working (unlike tfg) instead of just complaining, fomenting and obstructing, he can have whatever rating some random media wants to ascribe to him. The results speak a lot louder than opinion to me.
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@HereToRebuild
@RonFilipkowski
We drove trucks and honked our horns on the lord's day of rest. I'm sure that went over well. Also, how much fuel was wasted in the process?
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@mmpadellan
Here in OR, we have mail in voting and also have drop off locations. It's worked well for 20 years. Are the new places w/mail in voting not providing drop off locations? should be a no brainer. Then again, I am not sure how much brain has gone into some of the related policies.
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@RadioFreeTom
These are no longer rallies. They are now church services aimed specifically at pulling as much ca$h as possible out of everything they do. Won't be long until they start having miraculous healings at the touch of the chosen one.
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@BaddCompani
He deliberately left Joe Biden a mess and does not care who dies. If he isn't grifting, he is setting people up so he can grift on the outcomes of his setting people up. Please get this guy out of our lives!
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@jonathanstea
The catch is, having lower critical thinking ability makes it more likely that you have no idea you have lower critical thinking ability. I have an almost visceral reaction to conspiracies and check in to my "why's" constantly. I still make no assertions as to my abilities.
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@thejackhopkins
@GOP
There's the thing. After Mueller, I stepped down from expecting a hero and focused on the truth outlasting the lies. It is happening and I can't think of a better face to represent the truth than Jack. By the time Jack knocks on your door, it's way too late to hide the evidence.
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@realTuckFrumper
Gah... stop this people. Just stop. We have no time to start digging this hole. We can duke it out later if you like, but let's get out and support our president. ๐๐
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@taradublinrocks
Is anyone covering the fact that Joe and Kamala dominate because of their combined resumes and their history of progressive change? Also, we laughed when the tea party showed up. They came back as the kotex party. It's getting really weird in here, Tara.
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@thejackhopkins
If he is in jail or loses the election or both, we are still way ahead in this game. He is playing this game well, but now it's a test of who has more resources to see it to the end. Jumanji
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@BaddCompani
We really are experiencing a coming around moment here, huh? Like we have come through a decade long version of hell and are pulling ourselves together as we see the sun finally rising again.
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@RossKneeDeep
She is exactly who I (and millions of others) want and need. People need to step up. I cannot imagine a single democrat or progressive who would want 45 to get anywhere near the white house. And that's what will happen if people don't get it together like right now.
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@BaddCompani
They need to invite him in to answer questions... I give them about 3 minutes before they all turn tail and run. Commander ain't playing. Woof
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@SethAbramson
@Twitter
for the record, I have very low numbers and have lost about 100 followers - hopefully a bot purge, but it would be reasonable to let us know for sure.
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@BaddCompani
So, leaving him out of custody has an advantage. He believes he is acting with impunity. I have no doubt that the right people are monitoring his transactions in real time at this point as they make connections to the real ringleaders. Certainly an international crime wave.
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@realTuckFrumper
We all float down here Timmy... as much as I dread the idea of delays, I kind of look forward to how absurd these requests and filing might become. This guy has zero boundaries. How many lawyers has he ruined so far?
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@BaddCompani
What is going on here? Seriously... what are these people hoping to accomplish? Don't they see that if this was 2 years out or even a year, with *might be able to vet and support a strong leader to run this term? What's your take, Badd?
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@thejackhopkins
I know a lot of people are worried about armed groups lighting to this talk, but I am much more concerned with the loners who want to identify with "something/anything".
This talk also sets us up to be expecting violence as a natural outcome of non-compliance.
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@ZaleskiLuke
I think that it really disturbed them that the man could also pivot flawlessly around their nonsense. A sharp minded, educated black man always seems to throw them off. It's funny because he's a fairly conservative, family first guy. Still miss that sense of balance.
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@BaddCompani
Remand him to custody. He is a clear and present danger. Put him in a place where he (a convicted felon) can no longer consort with other criminals or access his stash of stolen top secret documents.
#LockHimUp
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@Marston4ca42
I have people asking me why I still wear a mask at the market. It's like we are back to square one, having to re-explain what we spent months trying to explain in the first place. Are "we" really that dense? Is it just mass denial?