Rolando Garcia

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Trump visiting the AZ border for a campaign event. He is gesturing next to a security official. He looks out of place standing in the desert in a full suit. The sun hits his face directly, makeup drips around his mouth.
Better Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social Oh my god you want me to find "evidence" before putting someone in jail? Every time?? Do you have any idea how long that would take
Excerpt from the reading: In the words of the Servant of God, Bishop Tonino Bello, I would like to entrust this cry to Mary Most Holy, who stands beneath the cross of her Son and weeps also at the feet of those who are crucified today: “Holy Mary, woman of the third day, grant us the certainty that, in spite of all, death will no longer hold sway over us; that the injustices of peoples are numbered; that the flashes of war are fading into the twilight; that the sufferings of the poor are breathing their last. And grant, finally, that the tears of all the victims of violence and pain will soon be dried up like frost beneath the spring sun” (Maria, donna dei nostri giorni).
A large group of neighbors gathering earlier today for a No Kings rally. Two American flags are in frame. The most prominently visible sign says, in bright orange letters, "IMMIGRANTS MAKE US GREAT". Other legible signs include, "Trump isn't king" and "stop the chaos". In the foreground, a few attendees in jackets and hats (one of U of I) stand talking in the street under a clear blue sky.
Sure Grandma meme of Trump holding himself up with his walker: “I’m done playing games” Sure grandma let’s get you to bed.
David Dastmalchian playing a schizophrenic co-opted by The Joker in The Dark Knight (2008).
The "Winnie the Pooh in a Tuxedo" meme (also known as Tuxedo Pooh or Fancy Pooh) is a classic "clout-up" comparison format. It’s used to contrast a normal, everyday version of something (not starting a war in the Middle East) with a version that is perceived as more sophisticated, "fancy," or ironically superior (releasing strategic oil reserves to offset rising energy prices)
The comedian Nathan Fielder, bearing a waxy near-rictus grin frozen across his face, in a post to X that has since become legendary. Above his petrified smile, he writes: "Out on the town having the time of my life with a bunch of friends. They're all just out of frame, laughing too.
AFRICAN FOUNDERS HOW ENSLAVED PEOPLE EXPANDED AMERICAN IDEALS DAVID HACKETT FISCHER the book is prominently displayed on the table, and hoists a Texas state flag.
Ruben Gallego on the House floor on Jan 6 helping coordinate aid.
A blue/green robin egg is prominently featured in its cozy nest inside a green shrub.
The Alien Enemies Act has been invoked three times in US history - all during war - according to the Brennan Center. During World Wars I and Il, it was used to justify detentions and expulsions of German, Austro-Hungarian, Italian and Japanese immigrants. The law played a role in the infamous US policy of Japanese internment during World War II, according to the non-partisan law and policy institute.
Draft of Trump Executive Order Aims to Eliminate Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon would be directed to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure" based on "the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law."
Trump gestures emphatically while berating Zelensky in the Oval Office
The image shows a campus setting with a stone monument displaying the ASU (Arizona State University) Charter. The text on the monument reads: "ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities it serves." The monument is surrounded by desert landscaping, including several cacti, with a paved walkway in the foreground. The background features palm trees, buildings, and a clear blue sky, reflecting a sunny day.
Message Topic: Defense/Military Subject: Help Block Unqualified Pentagon Nominee Pete Hegseth Comments: Dear Senator Durbin, as Senate Democratic Whip, I urge you to lead opposition to Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as Secretary of Defense and to rally bipartisan resistance to this deeply concerning nomination. The Wall Street Journal’s reporting highlights red flags that should alarm both Democrats and security-minded Republicans: Hegseth has never held any senior government position that would prepare him to manage the Pentagon’s $850 billion budget and three million personnel. His public dismissal of the Ukraine conflict’s importance and his characterization of military diversity initiatives as prioritizing “wokeness” over readiness should raise serious concerns among moderate Republicans who have consistently supported a strong NATO alliance and professional military leadership. As a Fox News commentator rather than an experienced national security leader, Hegseth lacks the serious credentials needed to lead the Department of Defense during multiple global crises. Your unique position as Democratic Whip and your long history of working across the aisle make you ideally suited to build a coalition that puts national security above partisan politics and blocks this unqualified nominee. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Former President Donald Trump speaks with Fox News host Pete Hegseth during a media event at the White House. The room is bustling with members of the press, staff, and officials, set against the elegant backdrop of the White House’s formal decor.
Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Amid clouds of tear gas and the chaos of the scene, rioters clash with law enforcement as they scale barriers and occupy the Capitol steps, leading to an unprecedented breach of the seat of American democracy.
President Trump walking with an entourage to St. John's Episcopal Church for a photo op. Esper is pictured directly behind Trump.
Former President Donald Trump holds up a Bible outside St. John's Episcopal Church near the White House after it was damaged during protests. This symbolic gesture followed the dispersal of protesters from the area, sparking widespread reactions and discussions on the use of force and the role of symbolism in leadership.
Police officers in riot gear stand in a standoff with protesters during a night demonstration. Both sides are equipped with protective gear, underscoring the tense atmosphere and heightened confrontations over social justice issues.
Federal officers in tactical gear respond to protests in Portland, Oregon, deploying tear gas to disperse demonstrators amid unrest following the George Floyd protests. Graffiti-covered walls serve as a backdrop as tensions between law enforcement and protesters continue to escalate.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks at the U.S.-Afghanistan Joint Declaration Announcement in Kabul, Afghanistan on February 29, 2020. Esper repeatedly said that he supported the peace process, provided it was "conditions based".
Afghans desperately crowd around a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane on the runway of Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport, attempting to escape as the Taliban retake control of Afghanistan. August 16, 2021.
Esper, with his wife Leah, is sworn in as Secretary of Defense by Justice Samuel Alito on July 23, 2019.
An aerial view captures the vibrant tapestry of autumn as trees in shades of orange, red, and gold surround a tranquil lake, with clear blue skies stretching above. The landscape exudes the serene beauty of fall, with sunlight casting soft shadows across the colorful foliage and calm water below.