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10/17/2026

Some great protest signs for this weekend’s events… 🗳️💙🪧

10/17/2026

‼️ SATIRE ALERT ‼️

ROFLMFAO!!! 🤣😂
Comedian Andy Borowitz creates such hilarious SATIRE pieces, mocking the orange felon’s kkkult. 🤣

WASHINGTON—Following the abrupt departure of White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, Donald J. Trump announced that her replacement would be the former congressman George Santos.

Speaking to reporters, Santos said he was “thrilled” by the appointment, vowing, “I will bring to this job my experience not only as a lawyer, but as a doctor and astronaut.”

The former legislator said that, in order to take the job, he was cutting short his participation in a reunion tour with his fellow Beatles.

As for Zacharia, In her parting statement she said she was leaving “to spend more time with my children, who will teach me to read.”

10/17/2026

REPOSTING… please share with everyone you know who will be joining a event this weekend…

**PLEASE SHARE THIS**

Be aware of these cautionary warnings from organizers of the movement:

“Agitators from the rightwing who intentionally provoke conflict or violence in attempts to discredit peaceful protests are, unfortunately, a real risk at many demonstrations — whether they come from opposing groups, extremist movements, or individuals just trying to cause chaos.

Here’s a breakdown of how to protect yourself and your cause from them:

1. **Know what agitators do**

They often:
* Try to provoke emotional reactions — shouting, shoving, or throwing things.
* Attempt to draw in police by making a very peaceful crowd look violent.
* Spread misinformation or fake rumors online to confuse participants.
* Record or edit videos out of context to make peaceful protesters look bad.

2. **Stay calm, focused, and visible**

* Stick with peaceful protesters you trust. Avoid isolated areas or small confrontations.
* If someone starts violence or destruction, step back immediately — don’t argue or engage.
* Document, don’t confront. If it’s safe, record agitators’ behavior on your phone from a distance.
* Use a “peace circle” — link arms with others or chant “peaceful protest” loudly to show unity and isolate the agitator.

3. **Have a communication plan**

* Go with friends or a group; agree on a meet-up spot in case of crowd dispersal.
* Share emergency contacts ahead of time (a friend or family member not attending the protest).
* Turn off Face ID or fingerprint unlock feature on your phone (use only a passcode) — to protect privacy if detained.
* Keep your phone charged, and bring water and basic first aid.

4. **Coordinate with organizers**

Good protest organizers usually:
* Have marshals or peacekeepers wearing identifiable vests.
* Know how to de-escalate tensions and communicate with police when needed.
* Sometimes work with legal observers from civil rights organizations (like the ACLU or National Lawyers Guild).
If you can, attend a pre-protest briefing — they often explain what to do if agitators appear.

⚖️ 5. **Remember your rights**

* You have the constitutional right to peacefully assemble and express yourself in public spaces.
* Police can order dispersal if safety is at risk — but you must be given a clear opportunity to leave.
* Stay peaceful and polite if approached by law enforcement; ask them calmly if you are being detained or are free to go.

In short:
Stay peaceful, stay with people you trust, don’t engage with agitators — and document everything calmly and safely.”

[shared via www.fiftyfifty.one and nokings.org]

10/17/2026

Our little children and grandchildren should NOT be dealing with this fear and trauma. Nor should teachers or parents.😰💔

We cannot fix the critical need for safety and common sense laws unless WE who care about this take back congress.

HOW was a 16-year-old kid ALLOWED to have ANY access to weapons of WAR?!?
🤷🏻‍♀️🤯😤
Please speak out with your vote.🗳️💙

A school should be a place for learning, friendship, discovery, and growth.

Yesterday, in Bend, Oregon, that sense of safety was shattered.

Students and teachers deserve so much better than lockdowns, fear, and trauma becoming part of the school experience.

Our hearts are with everyone affected, and we're exhausted by the fact that this keeps happening.

Every child. Every educator. Every school community. Safe should be the expectation, not the exception.

10/17/2026

Friends, this is really important data and documented evidence that we need to share with all fellow intelligent voters.

We can ONLY protect our Nation from further harm IF we elect a veto-proof Democratic majority in both the House and Senate — as a critical guardrail against the illegal and unconstitutional conduct of the orange felon and his dangerous regime! 🗳️💙🇺🇸🗽

(**NOTE: I have GIFTED access to the full NYTimes article to read & share anywhere for FREE) 🚨

Excerpt:

U.S. Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion, a Reality Check for Trump

Higher interest rates are inflating borrowing costs as the Trump administration spends more on the Iran war, tariff refunds and construction around the White House.

The widening gap between what the government spends and what it collects in taxes and other revenue comes at a critical moment.

Investors are nervous about America’s surging debt load, along with stubborn inflation, and have driven up borrowing costs.

Treasury bond yields, which influence interest rates for mortgages, credit cards and auto loans, hit their highest levels in two decades earlier this month.

Those higher borrowing costs come as many Americans, already feeling beleaguered by the cost of living, head to the polls for an election that will determine whether Republicans retain control of Congress.

While the deficit has been driven up by spending and tax decisions over several years, Trump and Republicans added to the shortfall with their expensive tax cut package legislation in 2025, which has already deeply cut government services to citizens, with additional cuts to begin after the midterm election.

Trump, who had promised to curb federal spending, has instead seen it rise significantly on his watch.
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Higher interest rates are inflating borrowing costs as the Trump administration spends on the Iran war and tariff refunds.

10/16/2026

Hahahaha! 🤣
Political cartoonists are having a lot of fun today! LOL 😂

[Artist: Clay Jones, ClayToonz — via fb.me/clayjones]

10/16/2026

LMAO!!! 😂🤣
The more the orange felon publicly insults and tries to destroy Jimmy Kimmel, the more that Jimmy hilariously smacks him down. 🤪

10/16/2026

What a kkklusterf*ck of pathological liars the orange felon and his regime are.
🙄🤦🏻‍♀️
They are ALL a gross embarrassment to our Nation. 🤮

[Artist: Nick Anderson — via fb.me/
Nick Anderson Editorial Cartoons II]

10/16/2026

Breaking News…

WOW!!! That was fast!!!
Buh-Bye Katie the Prevaricator! 👋🏽

(**I’ve GIFTED the full NYTimes article to read & share for free if you don’t have a subscription)

Excerpt:

Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, was fired Friday, after less than a week on the job, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Neither the White House nor Ms. Zacharia responded to requests for comment.

Trump told reporters on Friday that he had encouraged Ms. Zacharia to “reconsider” the job.

“Honestly, if I were you, I’d reconsider,” he said, recounting his conversation with his press secretary. He added: “Katie, do you need this? I don’t think you need this.”

Ms. Zacharia had gotten off to a bumpy start with her first and final press briefing on Tuesday, followed by an onslaught of headlines about whether she had misrepresented herself as a lawyer — the president called her “an attorney” — despite failing her bar exam.

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The ouster came as Ms. Zacharia was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing.

10/16/2026

I hope that the MAGAts who attacked this woman will be arrested and charged with violent assault.
(and I hope their employers fire their criminal asses)
⚖️

[shared via fb.me/RiseUpAndResist]