Darla Krusee
@darla.bsky.social
Realist in *that* Portland trying to survive the next 4 years. Supervised by a hummingbird. Picky eater finally learning to cook. Other stuff. 🐸 #VoteBlue
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Darla Krusee
@darla.bsky.social
· May 17
Please don't tell hummingbirds how much joy they bring to the world. 🐦
Ahhh.... What Pete Boot-edge-edge says.
Why is Trump going after America's air traffic controllers, today of all days?
It's one more way to distract from his decision to increase your health insurance premiums."
It's one more way to distract from his decision to increase your health insurance premiums."
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Ahhh.... What Pete Boot-edge-edge says.
Reposted by Darla Krusee
In addressing whether removing Senator Schumer as leader should be an issue in Democratic primaries, Senator Sanders broadens the focus: "We need to take on the Democratic establishment all over this country."
November 11, 2025 at 2:55 AM
In addressing whether removing Senator Schumer as leader should be an issue in Democratic primaries, Senator Sanders broadens the focus: "We need to take on the Democratic establishment all over this country."
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INGRAHAM: “Where's that💰 coming from?”
TRUMP: “I don't know. I'll get it from someplace. I always get it from someplace.”
He’s sending air traffic controllers who stayed a $10K bonus after threatening to take money from those who didn’t.
There’s always💰when it’s convenient.
TRUMP: “I don't know. I'll get it from someplace. I always get it from someplace.”
He’s sending air traffic controllers who stayed a $10K bonus after threatening to take money from those who didn’t.
There’s always💰when it’s convenient.
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
INGRAHAM: “Where's that💰 coming from?”
TRUMP: “I don't know. I'll get it from someplace. I always get it from someplace.”
He’s sending air traffic controllers who stayed a $10K bonus after threatening to take money from those who didn’t.
There’s always💰when it’s convenient.
TRUMP: “I don't know. I'll get it from someplace. I always get it from someplace.”
He’s sending air traffic controllers who stayed a $10K bonus after threatening to take money from those who didn’t.
There’s always💰when it’s convenient.
Reposted by Darla Krusee
“The worst view of current economic conditions since 1951… 61% blame Trump… 79% of independents have a negative view of Trump’s economic policies… if these numbers hold Republicans can wave adios to the house, and maybe the senate…”
November 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
“The worst view of current economic conditions since 1951… 61% blame Trump… 79% of independents have a negative view of Trump’s economic policies… if these numbers hold Republicans can wave adios to the house, and maybe the senate…”
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Just getting dinner onto the table for the kiddos, will deal with this later.
Trump: "We had a guy named Buttigieg. Boot-edge-edge they say is the best way. Just say two 'edges' like off the edge of a cliff — which is where they were taking us, by the way."
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Just getting dinner onto the table for the kiddos, will deal with this later.
Reposted by Darla Krusee
Translation: he has no idea how insurance works
November 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Translation: he has no idea how insurance works
Portland! If you've never been to the Bird Alliance of Oregon, now's your chance to do it in holiday mode! Interesting place all about birds that borders Forest Park and if you're lucky, the back deck will be full of 'em chowing down. 🐦🎄
Join us this weekend on Nov. 15 and 16 as we kick off the holiday season with special guests! There will be sales on select items and categories, a gift-wrapping station, and snacks and hot drinks to enjoy while you shop. 🎄☕⛄https://birdallianceoregon.org/event/nature-store-holiday-open-house-2025/
Nature Store Holiday Open House
Join us the weekend of November 15 and 16 as we kick off the holiday season with some very exciting guests! The whole weekend will feature sales on select items and categories, a gift-wrapping station...
birdallianceoregon.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Portland! If you've never been to the Bird Alliance of Oregon, now's your chance to do it in holiday mode! Interesting place all about birds that borders Forest Park and if you're lucky, the back deck will be full of 'em chowing down. 🐦🎄
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Update: this is no longer included in the final funding deal. I'm going to keep fighting to lower premiums and ensure Republicans can’t get away with a backdoor national abortion ban.
Senate update: Republicans are now trying to sneak a backdoor national abortion ban into their government funding bill. Republicans will stop at nothing to control women's health care decisions.
November 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Update: this is no longer included in the final funding deal. I'm going to keep fighting to lower premiums and ensure Republicans can’t get away with a backdoor national abortion ban.
“Sweatin’ Out the Fascists” in Portland's war zone. 🤣👍🐸
Neon-clad protesters stage '80s aerobics demonstration outside Portland ICE facility. They called it “Sweatin’ Out the Fascists.”
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2025/11/neon-clad-protesters-stage-80s-aerobics-demonstration-outside-portland-ice-facility.html
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2025/11/neon-clad-protesters-stage-80s-aerobics-demonstration-outside-portland-ice-facility.html
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
“Sweatin’ Out the Fascists” in Portland's war zone. 🤣👍🐸
By now I'm referring to Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield as 'Dan the man' or 'my guy Dan'.
Nights, weekends, holidays... whenever Oregon needs him, he's available and ready to take action... and dude gets shit done for us and everyone!!
Thanks, Dan and team!! 👏💪💙
Nights, weekends, holidays... whenever Oregon needs him, he's available and ready to take action... and dude gets shit done for us and everyone!!
Thanks, Dan and team!! 👏💪💙
Oregon will not let the president threaten and attack hungry families – and we are going to fight like hell to keep SNAP benefits where they belong.
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
By now I'm referring to Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield as 'Dan the man' or 'my guy Dan'.
Nights, weekends, holidays... whenever Oregon needs him, he's available and ready to take action... and dude gets shit done for us and everyone!!
Thanks, Dan and team!! 👏💪💙
Nights, weekends, holidays... whenever Oregon needs him, he's available and ready to take action... and dude gets shit done for us and everyone!!
Thanks, Dan and team!! 👏💪💙
Reposted by Darla Krusee
The Supreme Court made the right decision not to hear a challenge to Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
As it should be, same-sex marriage will remain a constitutional right.
As it should be, same-sex marriage will remain a constitutional right.
Supreme Court declines to hear case on constitutionality of same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court on Monday morning turned down a request from Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky, to reconsider its 2015 decision recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex […]
www.scotusblog.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Supreme Court made the right decision not to hear a challenge to Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
As it should be, same-sex marriage will remain a constitutional right.
As it should be, same-sex marriage will remain a constitutional right.
Reposted by Darla Krusee
This is so insane. #MedicareForAllNOW
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
This is so insane. #MedicareForAllNOW
These are the cowards. Pass it on.
If Chuck Schumer was a stronger leader, he would have been able to convince most of these senators to hold the line.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
November 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
These are the cowards. Pass it on.
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BERNIE ON THE *DEAL* with Centrist Dems: “That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.”
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
BERNIE ON THE *DEAL* with Centrist Dems: “That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.”
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BERNIE: “This senate is about to make a horrific situation even worse… health insurance premiums will double/triple/quadruple… some will pay 50% of their income… 15 million will lose insurance… 50,000 will die unnecessarily…”
#MedicareForAllNOW
#MedicareForAllNOW
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
BERNIE: “This senate is about to make a horrific situation even worse… health insurance premiums will double/triple/quadruple… some will pay 50% of their income… 15 million will lose insurance… 50,000 will die unnecessarily…”
#MedicareForAllNOW
#MedicareForAllNOW
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shutdown deal per AXIOS:
republicans get: government reopens and party avoids political consequences for refusing to make health care affordable
democrats get: seven beans, an old case logic CD wallet (empty), a coupon for 15% off Busch Gardens, one spiced pumpkin scented candle, a 6-pack of Zima
republicans get: government reopens and party avoids political consequences for refusing to make health care affordable
democrats get: seven beans, an old case logic CD wallet (empty), a coupon for 15% off Busch Gardens, one spiced pumpkin scented candle, a 6-pack of Zima
November 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
shutdown deal per AXIOS:
republicans get: government reopens and party avoids political consequences for refusing to make health care affordable
democrats get: seven beans, an old case logic CD wallet (empty), a coupon for 15% off Busch Gardens, one spiced pumpkin scented candle, a 6-pack of Zima
republicans get: government reopens and party avoids political consequences for refusing to make health care affordable
democrats get: seven beans, an old case logic CD wallet (empty), a coupon for 15% off Busch Gardens, one spiced pumpkin scented candle, a 6-pack of Zima
Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici cares about Oregonians and everyone. She's also a no. 💙
If this so-called deal passes, thousands of Oregonians and millions of Americans will see their healthcare costs spike. I am a no.
Senators reach tentative deal to end the government shutdown
The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30. If it passes, it will still need to clear the House, which will likely take days.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici cares about Oregonians and everyone. She's also a no. 💙
You know Oregon Congresswoman Maxine Dexter really wants to say fuck no but she's a bit too dignified for the fuck part.
She's a 'firm' no. 💙
She's a 'firm' no. 💙
Calling what’s coming out of the Senate a ‘deal’ is an insult. It’s caving on millions of people’s healthcare, putting a bow on it, and calling it compromise.
November 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
You know Oregon Congresswoman Maxine Dexter really wants to say fuck no but she's a bit too dignified for the fuck part.
She's a 'firm' no. 💙
She's a 'firm' no. 💙
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden cares about Oregonians and all Americans. 💙
My red line has always been lowering health costs for Americans. Donald Trump and Republicans don’t want an agreement that meets that bar. I’m a no.
November 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden cares about Oregonians and all Americans. 💙
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I didn’t spend 20 years saving lives to sit back in Congress while Republicans decimate our healthcare system. The deal being negotiated in the Senate to reopen the government does nothing to lower healthcare costs for a single Oregonian.
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I didn’t spend 20 years saving lives to sit back in Congress while Republicans decimate our healthcare system. The deal being negotiated in the Senate to reopen the government does nothing to lower healthcare costs for a single Oregonian.
‼️ Oregon!
Oregon Department of Human Services:
"Once benefits are on your Oregon EBT card, they belong to you! You can keep using them as usual.”
Oregon Department of Human Services:
"Once benefits are on your Oregon EBT card, they belong to you! You can keep using them as usual.”
Oregon leaders say state will not take back SNAP benefits issued for November
Oregon leaders say state will not take back SNAP benefits issued for November
After the Trump administration on Sunday demanded states “undo” full SNAP benefits, Oregon leaders responded.
www.kptv.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
‼️ Oregon!
Oregon Department of Human Services:
"Once benefits are on your Oregon EBT card, they belong to you! You can keep using them as usual.”
Oregon Department of Human Services:
"Once benefits are on your Oregon EBT card, they belong to you! You can keep using them as usual.”
Reposted by Darla Krusee
UPDATE: Donald Trump is so hellbent on denying people SNAP that he went all the way to the Supreme Court to block benefits.
Now Trump is trying to bully states into TAKING BACK payments they already made to families.
It’s chaos for the sake of cruelty.
Now Trump is trying to bully states into TAKING BACK payments they already made to families.
It’s chaos for the sake of cruelty.
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
UPDATE: Donald Trump is so hellbent on denying people SNAP that he went all the way to the Supreme Court to block benefits.
Now Trump is trying to bully states into TAKING BACK payments they already made to families.
It’s chaos for the sake of cruelty.
Now Trump is trying to bully states into TAKING BACK payments they already made to families.
It’s chaos for the sake of cruelty.
Reposted by Darla Krusee
NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
November 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
'Fuck' has been my first thought for lots of stuff lately. This is no exception.
Fuck them.
Oregon is one of the states that fully funded SNAP benefits asap last week. To local recipients and state leaders looking out for residents, you don't deserve this. 😢
Fuck them.
Oregon is one of the states that fully funded SNAP benefits asap last week. To local recipients and state leaders looking out for residents, you don't deserve this. 😢
NO FOOD FOR YOU: The Trump administration tells states to “immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025"
November 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
'Fuck' has been my first thought for lots of stuff lately. This is no exception.
Fuck them.
Oregon is one of the states that fully funded SNAP benefits asap last week. To local recipients and state leaders looking out for residents, you don't deserve this. 😢
Fuck them.
Oregon is one of the states that fully funded SNAP benefits asap last week. To local recipients and state leaders looking out for residents, you don't deserve this. 😢
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“I have to face the reality that I am probably going to become a late-stage cancer patient who’s uninsured. I have fought this so hard. I want to live.”
A cancer patient's $541 monthly premium will jump to $1,758.
Democrats are fighting for her.
Republicans are not.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
A cancer patient's $541 monthly premium will jump to $1,758.
Democrats are fighting for her.
Republicans are not.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions | CNN Politics
Millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act policies are contending with the looming lapse of the enhanced subsidies. The increased cost of coverage can lead to agonizing tradeoffs for many enrolle...
www.cnn.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“I have to face the reality that I am probably going to become a late-stage cancer patient who’s uninsured. I have fought this so hard. I want to live.”
A cancer patient's $541 monthly premium will jump to $1,758.
Democrats are fighting for her.
Republicans are not.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
A cancer patient's $541 monthly premium will jump to $1,758.
Democrats are fighting for her.
Republicans are not.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...