Laura
@backtothelander.bsky.social
Doctorate in leadership & management, retired from consulting in higher education technology leadership, enjoy rural living (gardening, chickens, crafts), and frustrated with recent political trajectory.
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Remember when Presidents did national speeches for emergencies or times where a nation needs to hear from their leader?
This angry old man is literally screaming and clearly panicking
This angry old man is literally screaming and clearly panicking
December 18, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Remember when Presidents did national speeches for emergencies or times where a nation needs to hear from their leader?
This angry old man is literally screaming and clearly panicking
This angry old man is literally screaming and clearly panicking
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For 20 minutes, Americans watched Donald Trump address the nation, “drenched in pure panic as he tried to bully an entire nation into admitting he’s doing a great job,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues:
This Is What Presidential Panic Looks Like
Donald Trump delivered a fear-drenched rant live from the White House.
bit.ly
December 18, 2025 at 4:06 AM
For 20 minutes, Americans watched Donald Trump address the nation, “drenched in pure panic as he tried to bully an entire nation into admitting he’s doing a great job,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues:
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Is anyone in the White House press corp going to ask about this?
November 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Is anyone in the White House press corp going to ask about this?
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Trump is objectively pro sexual abuser. Congrats maga, this is what you voted for
mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
November 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Trump is objectively pro sexual abuser. Congrats maga, this is what you voted for
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This is what I told my Dad last night:
The TACO presidency is not over, but his aura of invincibility is.
It’s not one thing. It’s the cumulative effect of a shit economy, wildly unpopular tariffs, ICE terrorizing communities, his flip flopping on H-1B visas, redistricting not going all that well
The TACO presidency is not over, but his aura of invincibility is.
It’s not one thing. It’s the cumulative effect of a shit economy, wildly unpopular tariffs, ICE terrorizing communities, his flip flopping on H-1B visas, redistricting not going all that well
November 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This is what I told my Dad last night:
The TACO presidency is not over, but his aura of invincibility is.
It’s not one thing. It’s the cumulative effect of a shit economy, wildly unpopular tariffs, ICE terrorizing communities, his flip flopping on H-1B visas, redistricting not going all that well
The TACO presidency is not over, but his aura of invincibility is.
It’s not one thing. It’s the cumulative effect of a shit economy, wildly unpopular tariffs, ICE terrorizing communities, his flip flopping on H-1B visas, redistricting not going all that well
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After Trump said only "stupid" or "foolish" Republicans are pushing to release the Epstein files, MTG responded and said the release is long overdue
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
After Trump said only "stupid" or "foolish" Republicans are pushing to release the Epstein files, MTG responded and said the release is long overdue
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With a “WOW!,” President Trump posts a claim about DOGE and “royalties linked to Obamacare” that originated on a satirical website. That site’s own About section reads: “Everything on this website is fiction… If you believe that it is real, you should have your head examined.”
November 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
With a “WOW!,” President Trump posts a claim about DOGE and “royalties linked to Obamacare” that originated on a satirical website. That site’s own About section reads: “Everything on this website is fiction… If you believe that it is real, you should have your head examined.”
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REMINDER: President Biden NEVER cut SNAP payments, never even had a government shutdown.
In fact, he cut child poverty in half.
He cut child hunger, too.
I miss having a REAL President.
In fact, he cut child poverty in half.
He cut child hunger, too.
I miss having a REAL President.
November 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
REMINDER: President Biden NEVER cut SNAP payments, never even had a government shutdown.
In fact, he cut child poverty in half.
He cut child hunger, too.
I miss having a REAL President.
In fact, he cut child poverty in half.
He cut child hunger, too.
I miss having a REAL President.
@governorwalz.mn.gov
Please have your staff look into this. It’s about the voters in your state and merits a look see.
youtu.be/3XERg8QilFA?...
Please have your staff look into this. It’s about the voters in your state and merits a look see.
youtu.be/3XERg8QilFA?...
Pennsylvania Lawsuit Filed | Election Truth Alliance
YouTube video by Election Truth Alliance
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November 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
@governorwalz.mn.gov
Please have your staff look into this. It’s about the voters in your state and merits a look see.
youtu.be/3XERg8QilFA?...
Please have your staff look into this. It’s about the voters in your state and merits a look see.
youtu.be/3XERg8QilFA?...
@governor.pa.gov please have your staff look into this asap. This is about your state.
youtu.be/3XERg8QilFA?...
youtu.be/3XERg8QilFA?...
Pennsylvania Lawsuit Filed | Election Truth Alliance
YouTube video by Election Truth Alliance
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
@governor.pa.gov please have your staff look into this asap. This is about your state.
youtu.be/3XERg8QilFA?...
youtu.be/3XERg8QilFA?...
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Trump every time he’s confronted about one of his lies: “Who are you with?”
Reporter: Gives name of company.
Trump: You’re fake news. You’re terrible. I’m not calling on you anymore! You should be ashamed of yourself! This is why nobody watches you!
Then goes back to lying.
Reporter: Gives name of company.
Trump: You’re fake news. You’re terrible. I’m not calling on you anymore! You should be ashamed of yourself! This is why nobody watches you!
Then goes back to lying.
November 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Trump every time he’s confronted about one of his lies: “Who are you with?”
Reporter: Gives name of company.
Trump: You’re fake news. You’re terrible. I’m not calling on you anymore! You should be ashamed of yourself! This is why nobody watches you!
Then goes back to lying.
Reporter: Gives name of company.
Trump: You’re fake news. You’re terrible. I’m not calling on you anymore! You should be ashamed of yourself! This is why nobody watches you!
Then goes back to lying.
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This seems like a pot-kettle situation
The Trump administration has ordered visa officers to deny immigrants who are obese or have certain health issues, in yet another instance of the president’s strange obsession with physical traits. trib.al/b0AtL8r
Trump Says U.S. Visas Can Be Denied to Fat People From Now On
New State Department guidance encourages embassies and consulates to deny visas to people with obesity or other health issues.
trib.al
November 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
This seems like a pot-kettle situation
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New video: "I Confronted MAGA TO THEIR FACE on CNN"
click below to WATCH👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-2JLInBKgY
click below to WATCH👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-2JLInBKgY
I Confronted MAGA TO THEIR FACE on CNN
Adam Mockler
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
New video: "I Confronted MAGA TO THEIR FACE on CNN"
click below to WATCH👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-2JLInBKgY
click below to WATCH👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-2JLInBKgY
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While US venture capitalists were buying monkey jpegs, and DOGE coins, and figuring out how to get Black women fired, and tweeting about white birthrates, and trying to mandate which bathroom trans kids should use, China was making progress on climate change and taking the lead in a real industry.
China has made cheap, clean energy available in huge quantities. The world should take the win econ.st/4oqFszB
Photo: Eyevine
Photo: Eyevine
November 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
While US venture capitalists were buying monkey jpegs, and DOGE coins, and figuring out how to get Black women fired, and tweeting about white birthrates, and trying to mandate which bathroom trans kids should use, China was making progress on climate change and taking the lead in a real industry.
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I think democrats should push for a thorough review of all Elon Musk govt contracts as part of their 2026-8 portfolio. Why are taxpayers financing the work of a racist near-trillionaire? Leaving that unexamined was one of the biggest failures of the last Dem majority.
November 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I think democrats should push for a thorough review of all Elon Musk govt contracts as part of their 2026-8 portfolio. Why are taxpayers financing the work of a racist near-trillionaire? Leaving that unexamined was one of the biggest failures of the last Dem majority.
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ICE grabs father by the neck—send him into violent seizure while his arms lock up around his toddler.
"He's having seizure and they're trying to rip the baby out of his hands!"
Agents then handcuff him—before putting in ambulance with his child.
Mother is detained by agents as target of arrest.
"He's having seizure and they're trying to rip the baby out of his hands!"
Agents then handcuff him—before putting in ambulance with his child.
Mother is detained by agents as target of arrest.
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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I'm a little bit confused (rhetorical, I'm not) about why we're not hearing more from the Democrats that Donald Trump fired a bunch of federal employees and a government shutdown where only ICE and the military get paid is completely in line with his plans and funding goals
November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I'm a little bit confused (rhetorical, I'm not) about why we're not hearing more from the Democrats that Donald Trump fired a bunch of federal employees and a government shutdown where only ICE and the military get paid is completely in line with his plans and funding goals
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I’m watching this dizzying political makeover like I would a bad Christmas romcom
Greene: "I will praise Nancy Pelosi. She had an incredible career for her party. I served under her speakership in my first term in Congress and I'm very impressed at her ability to get things done. I wish we could get things done for our party like Nancy Pelosi was able to deliver for her party."
November 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’m watching this dizzying political makeover like I would a bad Christmas romcom
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Trump taking a victory lap because Walmart made their Thanksgiving meal smaller and crappier (and hence cheaper) is such a perfect encapsulation of his hucksterism
November 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Trump taking a victory lap because Walmart made their Thanksgiving meal smaller and crappier (and hence cheaper) is such a perfect encapsulation of his hucksterism
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Rep. Jason Crow: "Trump and Republicans were the ones that shut this government down because they froze us out of negotiations. They literally recessed the House of Representatives over a month ago and haven't even opened the doors, so we can't even debate, vote, or negotiate."
November 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Rep. Jason Crow: "Trump and Republicans were the ones that shut this government down because they froze us out of negotiations. They literally recessed the House of Representatives over a month ago and haven't even opened the doors, so we can't even debate, vote, or negotiate."
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Take this for what it is; an acknowledgment by the White House that they are not focusing on people with criminal records.
Homan: "Others are in the country illegally but may not have a criminal history, but guess what? They're coming too. ICE is no longer turning a blind eye to illegal aliens in this country."
November 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Take this for what it is; an acknowledgment by the White House that they are not focusing on people with criminal records.
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Ah yes, the $2 gas fantasy! Brought to you by the same guy who champions tax cuts for billionaires and tariffs that impact everyday Americans.
November 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Ah yes, the $2 gas fantasy! Brought to you by the same guy who champions tax cuts for billionaires and tariffs that impact everyday Americans.