emsbeck

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Trump in a burglar's mask absiconding in one direction with a locked box of ballots instructs an elephant headed in opposite direction, holding a billy club and wearing a Trump DOJ costume, to "Be on the lookout for Democrats stealing the election!"
I LITERALLY +WANT MY$TAX DOLLARS$. TO SUPPORT NATIONAL PARKS, SCIENCE, EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, MENTAL HEALTH, AND HELPING MARGINALIZED PEOPLE. IN CASE THAT WASN'T CLEAR.
Washington Reporter @DC Reporter NEWS: President Trump is planning to announce that Georgia's two senators, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, are illegitimate because of fraud, a well- placed source in Georgia tells us. Announcement could come as soon as tonight. Matthew Foldi @MatthewFoldi . 1h Major Senate news incoming @DC Reporter
NYTIMES accidentally publishes acres of blank space next to a photo of late SC Senator Lindsey Graham and underneath a headline that reads, "Tributes pour in for Graham."
Meme of the painting Let Us Have Peace by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris @1920. It depicts Grant and Lee at Appomattox, where Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in April 1865. Ironically, Lee is painted in luminous light, standing proud and tall, while the victorious Grant is smaller, somewhat stooped and worn, and almost apologetic in his demeanor as the two shake hands.
Photo of the UFC "Claw" with the White House perfectly framed in backdrop for monetization purposes.
Hunter Biden sits outdoors, drawing an hourglass with the head of an aging sociopath who happens to live in the WH in the top portion of the the glass draining through to the bottom like so many grains of sand. 💙
Black and white puppy lying on a blue patio couch.
Arco (the bargain gas station) listing for May 2nd in Cerritos, CA. Gas is 6.20 per gallon.
4 graphs explaining how GERRYMANDERING works. 1st shows population makeup: 3 long rows of blue squares, 2 equally long rows of red squares =60% Blue, 40% Red. 2nd shows perfectly fair representation: 3 long rows of blue squares are each Blue Districts and 2 equally long rows of red squares are each Red Districts. 3rd Graph shows a different, but also fair division of Districts: 5 rows divided to include 3 blue squares and 2 red squares in each. 3 of the Districts are Blue and 2 of the Districts are Red. 4th graph shows how Republicans DESTROY our democracy and trample the Constitution by STEALING votes with skewed division of districts that are intentionally divided to include fewer blue squares in sections with more red squares, making each district majority red.
"I DISSENT. THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT IS-OR, NOW MORE ACCURATELY, WAS-'ONE OF THE MOST CONSEQUENTIAL EFFICACIOUS, AND AMPLY JUSTIFIED EXERCISES OF FEDERAL LEGISLATIVI POWER IN OUR NATION'S HISTORY.' IT WAS BORN OF THE LITERAL BLOOD OF UNION SOLDIERS AND CIVIL RIGHTS MARCHERS. IT USHERED IN AWE-INSPIRING CHANGE, BRINGING THIS NATION CLOSER TO FULFILLING THE IDEALS OF DEMOCRACY AND RACIAL EQUALITY. AND IT HAS BEEN REPEATEDLY, AND OVERWHELMINGLY, REAUTHORIZED BY THE PEOPLE'S REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS. ONLY THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO SAY IT IS NO LONGER NEEDED -NOT THE MEMBERS OF THIS COURT. I DISSENT, THEN, FROM THIS LATEST CHAPTER IN THE MAJORITY'S NOW-COMPLETED DEMOLITION OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT." JUSTICE ELENA KAGAN
Per The Hollywood Reporter: "They drew those guns so fast, they looked like Matt Dillon'" the president said of the moment Secret Service agents apprehended the suspect who attempted to sprint past them. The president's remark sparked some confusion online with some users on X wondering why Trump called out actor Matt Dillon as other users insisted he was referring to Gunsmoke character U.S Marshal Matt Dillon, played by James Arness.
Woman lying on the floor in the yoga pose called legs up the wall where her butt is fully against the wall and her legs are propped against it at a 90 degree angle.
Statement from senior staff of California's 14th Congressional District and Eric Swalwell for Governor 2026 "As leaders of teams working for Eric Swalwell, we're horrified by the recent reporting in the San Francisco Chronicle and by CNN We stand with our former colleague, and the other women who have come forward. We believe you should stand with them, too. The behavior detailed in these reports is abhorrent, beneath the dignity of those serving in public office and betrays the trust of all Californians. We also understand that we lead teams who need guidance and stability now, more than ever We are focused on supporting our colleagues during this challenging time. Any decision of staff members to remain in their roles in the interim should not be viewed as support for Eric Swalwell. We recognize that not everyone - in particular our junior staff- can immediately forfeit their income and benefits without significant personal risk or consequence, Our responsibility now is to them. We, more than he, understand that we have obligations to the people we lead and to the constituents of California's 14th Congressional District. Those of us that remain on staff do so for the sole purpose of ensuring that as many of those obligations are fulfilled as possible." - Senior staff, Office of California's 14th Congressional District - Senior staff, Eric Swalwell for Governor 2026
Artemis II capsule floats in the Pacific Ocean with crew inside waiting to be brought out. The capsule is festooned with four bright pink helium "balloons" attached to the top of the gumdrop-shaped capsule to keep it floating upright while the crew gets medical checks. It looks comically similar to the capsule that Major Nelson landed in, in the 1960s TV show I Dream of Jeannie.
Rex Heuermann, the Long Island Serial Killer scowling in a suit and looking suspiciously like the orange man.
Jane Fonda in a glittery tiger print dress raises her fist high in the air after a speech about how woke just means caring for other people.
Emily Gregory (D)FL. Statehouse candidate in Mar a Lago district riding as a passenger in her car on the way to a victory party as she is awaiting the officials to call the election in her favor.
Query rejection email that reads: "Marlayna, Well pitched, but not a fit for me. D"
Police cruiser door with "to protect and serve" logo on the side
Superstar Bad Bunny stands atop the cab of a 1970s green and white Ford pickup truck in a field of swaying sugar cane plants and a crowd of Black and Brown women and men dancing below him in the 2026 Superbowl Halftime Show that garnered half a BILLION viewers worldwide, per Nielsen estimates.
Colorful map of California with dolphins and and an airplane flying over and various landmark demarcations and Welcome to California in cursive overlay.
Catherine O'Hara smiling in a black jacket and white shirt with rounded collar.
Actress Natasha Lyonne smiling in black menswear waistcoat and long turquoise necklace
January 24, 2026 at 18:42 Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Prett "We are heartbroken but also very angry Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. do not throw around the 'hero' term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump's murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.
Posts from a doctor in Minneapolis: dr.swagalon > Minneapolis 01/07/26 Hi. I'm a doctor in Minneapolis. Another physician in the community asked to check Renee for a pulse and was denied the ability to do so repeatedlv by ICE, They asked to help her and were told no. ICE left her in her car, bleeding and dead, for at least 10 minutes before anvone called for medical care. This is not iustice and this is not right Humans deserve to live and they deserve care. We aren't even being allowed to save our community members anymore? My patients were already terrified, 868 dr.swaaalon > .: Minnesota 1h Alex was a nurse I worked with at the VA in the ICU. He used to tell people off when they made sexist comments to female physicians. He bought me coffee when I had a really bad day as an intern and saved my mental health more than once while there for a month Our VA ICU staff are still workina todav despite this and I BEG YOU TO DO SOMETHING @ltgovflanagan @mngovernor Q626 dr.swaaalon h I laughed alongside him daily. He made a point to teach medical residents without judgement, but with a smile on his face and a joke. Photos from today show him as he will rest in power: a healer, a defender, and a fierce protector of humanity.
Cartoon Trump holding document that reads: We the People is crossed out and replaced with 1%. So the sign previously said We the People and Trump used a sharpie and changed People to 1%
This 1920 photo shows Dr Alice Paul raising a glass beside the National Woman’s Party banner, where each star marked a state that ratified the 19th Amendment. Her hunger strike and force-feeding happened three years earlier, in 1917, after she was jailed for picketing the White House. Paul began drafting the ERA before the 19th was even ratified. She died in 1977. The ERA reached 38 state ratifications in 2020, but because Congress set a 1982 deadline, it has not been certified as the 28th Amendment.
An ICE agent openly displaying an SS bolt neck tattoo.
Homeland Security post of a meme with a vintage car on a pristine beach and the words: America After 100 million deportations. The post is captioned: The peace of a nation no longer besieged by the third world.
Sunset with large palm tree and San Gabriel foothills in the background. Taken 11/21/2025.
Sunset with large palm tree and San Gabriel foothills in the background
DTLA skyline at sunset. Taken from Rose Hill Buddhist Temple.
Ruby Bridges stands on a porch in front of a half-opened door, hands primly behind her back and wearing a white, round collared jacket layered over a checkered dress. Her head is tilted up and she is smiling broadly at an adult figure who is mostly outside the frame.
Governor Newsom Press Office @AwesomeNewsom YES DONALD. PLEASE DO A SERIOUS REVIEW OF THIS. I HEAR DEAD PEoPLe Voted after BEING REVIVED WITH A COVID VACCINE: THEIR BALLOTS WERE THEN BLown BY WINDMILLS INTO tHE HANDS OF MEXICAN ANTIFA WHO PASSEd THEM TO A TEAM Of TRANS PIGEONS WHO FLEW THEM TO THE BALLOT BOX. TRUE STORY ............................................ Donald J. Trump O C @realDonaldTrump The Unconstitutional Redistricting Vote in California is a GIANT SCAM in that the entire process, in particular the Voting itself, is RIGGED. All "Mail-In" Ballots, where the Republicans in that State are "Shut Out," is under very serious legal and criminal review, STAY TUNED!
Statue of Liberty in 3/4 profile with the words Yes on Prop 50.
Diane Ladd November, 1935 – November, 2025
Obama Calls Mamdani to Praise His Campaign. Offers to Be Sounding Board Former President Barack Obama told Zohran Mamdani "your campaign has been impressive to watch," and suggested that he was invested in Mr. Mamdani's success bevond the election. The former president's outreach on the eve of what has been a contentious election is notable, given how divided the Democratic establishment has been over Mr. Mamdani and the role that Mr. Obama still plays in the party.
Obama Calls Mamdani to Praise His Campaign. Offers to Be Sounding Board Former President Barack Obama told Zohran Mamdani "your campaign has been impressive to watch," and suggested that he was invested in Mr. Mamdani's success bevond the election.The former president's outreach on the eve of what has been a contentious election is notable, given how divided the Democratic establishment has been over Mr. Mamdani and the role that Mr. Obama still plays in the party.
Immigrant Respect Ribbon By Tania Bruguera, 2011.
October 2025 Poll per the Public Religion Research Institute : 56% Trump is a "dangerous dictator whose power should be limited." 41% Trump is a "strong leader who should be given more power." 60% the administration has gone too far on health-care funding cuts 55% on cuts to research and universities 54% on new tariffs 52% ICE funding
October 2025 Poll per the Public Religion Research Institute: 56% Trump is a "dangerous dictator whose power should be limited." 41% Trump is a "strong leader who should be given more power." 60% the administration has gone too far on health-care funding cuts 55% on cuts to research and universities 54% on new tariffs 52% ICE funding
2025 American Values Survey per The Public Religion Research Institute: 56% of Americans say Trump is a “dangerous dictator whose power should be limited.” 41% say Trump is a “strong leader who should be given more power.” 60 % say the administration has gone too far on health-care funding cuts 55 % on cuts to research and universities 54 % on new tariffs 52 % on increased ICE funding
Corrupt MAGA BIGOT Alex Villanueva, former LA COUNTY Sheriff who ran and was elected as a progressive on a platform of police reform that would get rid of police gangs in the LAPD. He was MAGA the whole time. We were able to get rid of him, but not before he did PLENTY of damage.
From the California Secretary of State on behalf of LOS Angeles County Registrar of Voters. Your ballot for the November 4. 2025, Statewide Special Election was received and counted. Thank you for voting!
Maine senate candidate Graham Platner responding to the news about his NAZI TATTOO : "I'm not a secret Nazi."
Former LA COUNTY Sheriff Alex Villanueva who ran and was elected as a progressive on a platform of police reform that would get rid of police gangs in the LAPD. He was MAGA. He did not get rid of police gangs, he PROTECTED them, and defied subpoenas and investigations into his corruption. He was West Coast Trump. Maine does NOT need New England Trump.
MSNBC chyron that reads: Trump to host GOP senators in the Rose Garden.
Every boot you ignore stomping someone else's neck is just breaking in the leather for yours.
I'd rather live next door to someone who crossed the desert to become an American than an American who wouldn't cross the street to help a foreigner. --Human Reform Politics a force for positive change
Portand's Peace Frog being interviewed about his approach to protesting ICE.
Cartoon with Donald Trump sitting on a grassy hill, Plato, sitting next to him on a tree stump-sized pillar, slightly frowning, and historic Greek marble structures in the background. Trump to Plato: But surely you agree that truth can be created by the repetition of a lie?
NPR post that reads: WE WON'T BE SILENCED