Kristofer Goldsmith
@krisgoldsmith85
Republicans used to use the phrase “freedom isn’t free” to justify our war in Iraq—the unnecessary war that I fought in. While they were wrong about Iraq—the slogan they over-used does have merit. Freedom is not free. 1/2
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Veterans Fighting Fascism is launching new merch in the next few days if you wanna join the fun!
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The more body armor, the more guns — the more tension. When one round goes off, chaos follows. This is how protest zones become war zones. This is how escalation happens. 🎧 Full episode of On Offense: onoffense.substack.com/p/inside-the...
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Just days after @captmarkkelly.bsky.social shares the story of a veteran lost after the Veterans Crisis Line didn’t pick up, a whistleblower says more VCS cuts are coming. #mentalhealth #markkelly #suicideprevention #veteranscrisisline #veterans
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The Department of Homeland Security is issuing administrative subpoenas to try to unmask anonymous social media accounts that are critical of ICE. Don’t let the Trump administration intimidate you. It’s time to double down. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
The U.S. ambassador to Gambia warned: approve Elon Musk’s Starlink—or risk losing U.S. foreign aid. That’s not diplomacy. That’s corruption. 🎥 Part 1 of a 5-part series 📖 Full post: onoffense.substack.com/p/musk-starl... #elonmusk #starlink #autocracy #antifascism #antifascistbookclub
The National Guard exists to protect us. The masked secret police known as ICE are their opposite. Don’t let Trump and Hegseth leave you confused — That’s exactly what they’re setting out to do.
Whistleblowers throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs are reporting that Trump is removing all vacant mental healthcare roles — after the VA workforce has already been slashed. This is going to destroy care and kill veterans. #veterans #veteransaffairs #mentalhealth #news #politics
Memorial Day began as Decoration Day, founded to honor those who died to end slavery. It is an inherently abolitionist, antifascist holiday. Not just to mourn what is lost, but to remind us that human beings deserve freedom, and our neighbors are worth fighting for. www.noiceinthecup.us
As Veterans, we know that when it takes a $50,000 bonus to get someone to wear a uniform, the quality of the recruiting pool has drastically reduced and the mission of the force is unpopular. ICE Agents will only grow worse over time, and they’ll grow more dangerous every day. 1/2
Have you seen episode 462 yet? We cover a moment in #MLS history that will never be forgotten, when #DCUnited GK Bill Hamid had to face 3 PKs in a row for leaving his line early, which he was not thrilled about! Video: youtu.be/kICqDVLs0ZY Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
I talk to my vegan grandma who survived cancer about plant based cookbooks! #healthylifestyle #vegan #nutritarian #plantbased #livetobe100
Joe Ceballos, the former Republican mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, voted for Trump, believed the “only violent criminals” line, then ended up in ICE detention himself after pleading guilty to voting as a noncitizen. And get this shit: He says he does not regret voting for Trump. 1/2
塔克·卡尔森在以色列第 13 频道表示: “我不认为杀害儿童属于自卫行为。无论如何都不是。 而且,无论你如何反复讲述 10 月 7 日那些真实发生的暴行,都永远无法让我接受以色列政府、美国政府、伊朗政府,或任何政府这样的行为。 这种行为永远都是错误的。”
🎃 Get ready to SLAY 🦇 Sonoma’s queer Halloween party is coming for your soul. 👑 Drag. 🧛♀️ Costumes. 💃 Dancing. 🕷️ You. 🎟️ Tickets: wakeupsonoma.com/slay #SlayOWeen #QueerHalloween #WakeUpSonoma
“Take a stand for what’s right. Raise a ruckus and make a change. You may not always be popular, but you’ll be part of something larger and bigger and greater than yourself. Besides, making history is extremely cool.” -Samuel L. Jackson
Yesterday, California took a stand. The State Senate passed AJR5, a resolution reaffirming California’s commitment to #birthrightcitizenship — the promise that anyone born here is a U.S. citizen.
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"How do you replace that?” 😬 Man City and Man Utd fans react to Pep Guardiola being expected to leave City at the end of the season 🗣️
In front of the District Court in Tel Aviv ahead of the arrival of the defendant Netanyahu.🧵 Credit: Orna Naor
Good Morning 🌞 🌄 Start your day with warmth, beauty, and little moments of joy 🌸🌸💕🍒☕ Make today special 💫 #GoodMorning #NewBeginnings #MorningMotivation #PositiveMindset #NatureBeauty #CalmAndPeace #JoyfulMoments #InspirationDaily #GoodDayAhead #SpreadLove #FreshEnergy #cat #birds #bluesky #nature
#Dogbone update! Most of the changes are under the hood, but I'm making progress! #pixelart #gamedev
Russian big business now calls this an era of survival—many won’t last until Putin’s regime or the war ends. 💸 Every third ruble is spent on destruction, while giants like Lukoil report trillion-ruble losses. 🏚️ From oligarchs to ordinary Russians, everyone is feeling the collapse.
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We wish you a joyful, safe, and Happy Thanksgiving from Altum Strategy Group! 🦃🍂 #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #AltumStrategyGroup #Community #Partnership #AltumWave #finance #techonology #operations
New Bunting analysis: Trump Arrives in Beijing for High-Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping Bunting Rating: 87% — Extreme Polarization
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Step inside a mesmerizing, automated book factory. The sounds of precision and progress will transport you! Ever wonder how books come to life behind the scenes? This is a peek into the modern marvel. #FactorySounds #ASMR #Factory #Automation
the banana singularity has begun #BananaSingularity #Bananapocalypse #ConveyorBeltOfDoom
And since I'm already on the episode... Might as well pull out the other news story of the day.
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Getting picked off at 2nd with Ohtani at the plate is one of the dumbest things you can do on the diamond! Great throw by the Aussie catcher though! #WorldBaseballClassic
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For Deaf Awareness Week this week, I wanted to highlight an amazing session the Women and Equalities select committee had with senior representatives from the BSL Advisory Board and the British Deaf Association.