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Bill Weinberg

@billweinberg.bsky.social

With the #CounterVortex debilitated by hackers, corporate oppressor #Verizon is about to cut off our net access. This as #TechnoFascism consolidates at a dizzying pace. We raise the urgent imperative: #ResistRobotRule #ByAnyMeansNeccessary

Podcast: #ResistRobotRule

CounterVortex editor and ranter Bill Weinberg faces imminent cancelation of his landline and DSL service by corporate oppressor Verizon. As fiber-optic is not available in his building, this makes cab...

countervortex.org

October 5, 2026 at 9:07 PM

Rose McKain

@rmaqm.bsky.social

Thank you Chicagoans! I only wish there were more of you who attended and that there were more protests each and every day!
#RevolutionIsTheOnlySolution #EndTrump #ByAnyMeansNeccessary

Protesters rally against Trump's upcoming visit to Chicago area for golf tournament

The Thursday morning rally was near the Medinah Country Club, where Trump is expected to make an appearance this Sunday during the final round of the Presidents Cup. The visit comes just over a year a...

chicago.suntimes.com

September 25, 2026 at 9:11 PM

Rose McKain

@rmaqm.bsky.social

Good coverage of the complexity of the military realities playing out in the Middle East and why somebody who is not qualified to drive a clown car should not ever be the Commander-In-Chief of the US military.
#endtrumpnow #ByAnyMeansNeccessary

Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help

The president vacillated but decided on Sunday not to join Saudi Arabia, for now, in joint strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. But he also needs the kingdom’s cooperation in his war against Iran.

www.nytimes.com

September 21, 2026 at 1:46 AM

Rose McKain

@rmaqm.bsky.social

One Person Shot During Encounter With ICE in Austin www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/u...

I have no doubt that shooting up of this person's car was totally unjustified.
#RevolutionIsTheOnlySolution #EndTrump #EndFascism
#ByAnyMeansNeccessary

One Person Shot During Encounter With ICE in Austin

The shooting in the Texas capital is the latest by federal immigration agents as the Trump administration intensifies its deportation effort.

www.nytimes.com

September 20, 2026 at 10:55 PM

Rose McKain

@rmaqm.bsky.social

Human Rights Watch/other reputable orgs verify 50 died in ICE custody or shortly after release since Trump's returned = a death every 10 days; fatalities in facilities doubled+; detained up to 68,000; fatality in ICE custody = 22 yr high; #EndTrump #RevolutionIsTheOnlySolution #ByAnyMeansNeccessary

September 17, 2026 at 9:23 PM

Rose McKain

@rmaqm.bsky.social

conservative Michael Luttig tells of the end of USA Orange Monster & acolytes planning since he came down the damn escalator! Repeat of JAN 6th but more nefarious, harder to stop or reverse. Election Day too late. Act now. #RevolutionIsTheOnlySolution #EndTrump #SaveDemocracy #ByAnyMeansNeccessary

The Final Battle for America’s Democracy

Forget November 3. It’s January 3 when Donald Trump and his MAGA Republicans might bury our democracy once and for all. Here’s how.

newrepublic.com

September 15, 2026 at 8:47 PM

Rose McKain

@rmaqm.bsky.social

I've given-up on signing petitions; I think it does no good, but this one is a painful reminder of the idiots who if they don't kill us with their Fascist actions will definitely kill us by their irresponsible health decisions!
#RevolutionIsTheOnlySolution #EndTrump #endfacisim #ByAnyMeansNeccessary