Box of Frogs
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We are the first generation that has sufficient resources to put a roof over every head, a meal on every table, to provide education and basic health care to all, and to care for the planet.
Yet we don't.
You have to ask what is wrong with us?
Yet we don't.
You have to ask what is wrong with us?
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Box of Frogs
@boxoffrogs.bsky.social
· Aug 12
Republicans have turned the USA into the kind of police state that Republicans always warned you America would become if you didn't vote for Republicans.
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A defining New Hampshire renewable energy policy is once again facing proposed changes that opponents say would hamstring it and the state’s clean energy market. From Molly Rains #NHPolitics
New Hampshire lawmakers renew push to restructure renewable energy quotas • New Hampshire Bulletin
A defining New Hampshire renewable energy policy is once again facing proposed changes that opponents say would hamstring it and the state’s clean energy market.
newhampshirebulletin.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A defining New Hampshire renewable energy policy is once again facing proposed changes that opponents say would hamstring it and the state’s clean energy market. From Molly Rains #NHPolitics
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I called yesterday. I called this morning - her voicemail is full, and her staffers are overwhelmed with all of the people calling in to voice their displeasure. She's my Senator - I live in NH - and I'm embarassed that she represents me.
November 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I called yesterday. I called this morning - her voicemail is full, and her staffers are overwhelmed with all of the people calling in to voice their displeasure. She's my Senator - I live in NH - and I'm embarassed that she represents me.
It would be a long game, but Democrats should invest heavily in educating Americans about how much value for money they get from the Federal government.
November 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
It is the failure of those who claim to be moderate to stand up to extremism that pushes voters to the extremes.
The Republican party has no moderate element left and the Democratic party is failing its duty to fill the void.
The Republican party has no moderate element left and the Democratic party is failing its duty to fill the void.
New in PN: Cue the rebellion
"The unfortunate conclusion to the shutdown is going to fuel a rebellion within the Democratic Party, one that has already begun but will only get stronger. And despite all the justified disgust now being expressed at Dems, in the long run it will be good for the party"
"The unfortunate conclusion to the shutdown is going to fuel a rebellion within the Democratic Party, one that has already begun but will only get stronger. And despite all the justified disgust now being expressed at Dems, in the long run it will be good for the party"
Cue the rebellion
The Democratic base is enraged at their party's capitulation — and that's a good thing.
www.publicnotice.co
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
It is the failure of those who claim to be moderate to stand up to extremism that pushes voters to the extremes.
The Republican party has no moderate element left and the Democratic party is failing its duty to fill the void.
The Republican party has no moderate element left and the Democratic party is failing its duty to fill the void.
It would be a long game, but Democrats should invest heavily in educating Americans about how much value for money they get from the Federal government.
November 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
It would be a long game, but Democrats should invest heavily in educating Americans about how much value for money they get from the Federal government.
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Dear Republicans: Tying health insurance to employment makes starting your own business - i.e. being self-employed - virtually impossible.
Remind me how that is consistent with the American dream?
Remind me how that is consistent with the American dream?
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Dear Republicans: Tying health insurance to employment makes starting your own business - i.e. being self-employed - virtually impossible.
Remind me how that is consistent with the American dream?
Remind me how that is consistent with the American dream?
We know this promise came out of the same orifice as the $5,000 DOGE rebate check promise.
What we know about Trump’s $2,000 stimulus check promise
What we know about Trump’s $2,000 stimulus check promise
What we know about Trump’s $2,000 stimulus check promise
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We know this promise came out of the same orifice as the $5,000 DOGE rebate check promise.
Even if Democrats can win in 2026 and 2028 there won't be enough honest staff left at DOJ to prosecute all the criminals running the government now.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Justice Department has lost thousands of staff, is asking former lawyers to return
Since January, nearly 5,500 career employees at the DOJ have quit, taken a buyout, or been fired
www.the-independent.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Even if Democrats can win in 2026 and 2028 there won't be enough honest staff left at DOJ to prosecute all the criminals running the government now.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
The "Party of fiscal responsibility" strikes again...
NH's October state revenues came in $12.2 million below plan last month, driven largely by the repeal of the Interest and Dividends Tax, which resulted in higher-than-expected refunds.
🔗 Read Phil Sletten’s full breakdown of what’s behind the October #s: buff.ly/9LtfhVx #NHPolitics #NewHampshire
🔗 Read Phil Sletten’s full breakdown of what’s behind the October #s: buff.ly/9LtfhVx #NHPolitics #NewHampshire
October Revenues Set Back by Interest and Dividends Tax Repeal - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
October revenues dropped $12.2M below target, driven by the repeal of NH’s Interest & Dividends Tax and a wave of taxpayer refunds. Read Phil Sletten’s full breakdown of what’s behind the numbers and…
buff.ly
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The "Party of fiscal responsibility" strikes again...
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As someone failed by our healthcare system, I’m furious that Senators Shaheen & Hassan caved to Republicans, betraying ACA recipients & working families. NH deserves leaders with a spine—not dynasties defending bad deals. #NHPolitics #politics #congress #shutdown
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 AM
As someone failed by our healthcare system, I’m furious that Senators Shaheen & Hassan caved to Republicans, betraying ACA recipients & working families. NH deserves leaders with a spine—not dynasties defending bad deals. #NHPolitics #politics #congress #shutdown
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American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
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In Europe, there's no longer a need for memes, cartoons, or stand-up comedy about the US president. All you need to do is quote him, & everyone laughs.
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
In Europe, there's no longer a need for memes, cartoons, or stand-up comedy about the US president. All you need to do is quote him, & everyone laughs.
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Flatlining CO2 emissions in China foreshadows that global emissions will peak
Not fast enough, and the fall may not be steep enough. But at least the peak is is sight
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi...
Not fast enough, and the fall may not be steep enough. But at least the peak is is sight
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi...
November 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Flatlining CO2 emissions in China foreshadows that global emissions will peak
Not fast enough, and the fall may not be steep enough. But at least the peak is is sight
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi...
Not fast enough, and the fall may not be steep enough. But at least the peak is is sight
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi...
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1) Medicaid cuts worse now
2) Freedom caucus wants deeper cuts
3) Tax cuts for wealthy in tact
4) Cruz makes broadband funding contingent on NOT regulating AI
5) SALT Republicans to get rolled
6) Bill is like a rotting fish
7) Mike Lee making second run at public lands selloff
June 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
1) Medicaid cuts worse now
2) Freedom caucus wants deeper cuts
3) Tax cuts for wealthy in tact
4) Cruz makes broadband funding contingent on NOT regulating AI
5) SALT Republicans to get rolled
6) Bill is like a rotting fish
7) Mike Lee making second run at public lands selloff
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Tylenol, known as paracetamol to much of the world, is considered a very safe painkiller for pregnant women and their unborn babies.
There is much, much evidence to support this.
There is much, much evidence to support this.
Important umbrella review showed NO link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism. Notably this review also graded how reliable the studies were and highlighted a low level of confidence in the studies RFK used as confounding factors were not considered🧪
Tylenol use in pregnancy not tied to autism, ADHD, review shows
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Tylenol, known as paracetamol to much of the world, is considered a very safe painkiller for pregnant women and their unborn babies.
There is much, much evidence to support this.
There is much, much evidence to support this.
I'm inclined to think that the problem Republicans have with the Epstein files might be more to do with not having any donors and therefore funding than what will happen to Trump...
November 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I'm inclined to think that the problem Republicans have with the Epstein files might be more to do with not having any donors and therefore funding than what will happen to Trump...
The 8 Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans to re-open the government won "a promise to hold a vote on ACA susidies sometime in the future"
Current market value of a Republican promise = $0.00
Current market value of a Republican promise = $0.00
November 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The 8 Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans to re-open the government won "a promise to hold a vote on ACA susidies sometime in the future"
Current market value of a Republican promise = $0.00
Current market value of a Republican promise = $0.00
Narrator: Open enrollment for ACA plans started on November 1st.
There is absolutely no time to change health insurance this year.
There is absolutely no time to change health insurance this year.
VAN SUSTEREN: Is the Republican healthcare solution going to go into effect at midnight on Dec. 31? Because people are gonna get sticker shock
MIKE JOHNSON: We have November and December to work on it
MIKE JOHNSON: We have November and December to work on it
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Narrator: Open enrollment for ACA plans started on November 1st.
There is absolutely no time to change health insurance this year.
There is absolutely no time to change health insurance this year.
If anyone ever sucked-up to me like this I would fire them on the spot.
Pirro: "Mr President, there is in this room a group of people who love you, who believe in you, and who are so proud to be in this Oval Office and to be part of this amazing day because you have changed the course of America."
November 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
If anyone ever sucked-up to me like this I would fire them on the spot.
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NEW: Looks like Thune got around the unanimous consent problem, and the senate could vote TONIGHT on the FINAL shutdown deal, meaning the House would open Wednesday to take it up. Tell me if I'm reading this wrong...
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
NEW: Looks like Thune got around the unanimous consent problem, and the senate could vote TONIGHT on the FINAL shutdown deal, meaning the House would open Wednesday to take it up. Tell me if I'm reading this wrong...
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It pains me to say this, but after trying to call both of my Senators and getting an “office closed” message on the evening of a critical Senate vote, I think we need direct picketing of their offices & homes.
Neither @hassan.senate.gov, nor @shaheen.senate.gov are listening to voters.
#NHPolitics
Neither @hassan.senate.gov, nor @shaheen.senate.gov are listening to voters.
#NHPolitics
November 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
It pains me to say this, but after trying to call both of my Senators and getting an “office closed” message on the evening of a critical Senate vote, I think we need direct picketing of their offices & homes.
Neither @hassan.senate.gov, nor @shaheen.senate.gov are listening to voters.
#NHPolitics
Neither @hassan.senate.gov, nor @shaheen.senate.gov are listening to voters.
#NHPolitics
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Shaheen voice mail full
November 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Disgusted with @shaheen.senate.gov and @hassan.senate.gov right now.
You really are going to take their word that they’ll come to the table in good faith after the fact. Where have you BEEN the last decade, not to mention the last nine months. Are you serious right now? #nhpolitics #newhampshire
You really are going to take their word that they’ll come to the table in good faith after the fact. Where have you BEEN the last decade, not to mention the last nine months. Are you serious right now? #nhpolitics #newhampshire
November 10, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Disgusted with @shaheen.senate.gov and @hassan.senate.gov right now.
You really are going to take their word that they’ll come to the table in good faith after the fact. Where have you BEEN the last decade, not to mention the last nine months. Are you serious right now? #nhpolitics #newhampshire
You really are going to take their word that they’ll come to the table in good faith after the fact. Where have you BEEN the last decade, not to mention the last nine months. Are you serious right now? #nhpolitics #newhampshire