Flyaway (The MaryEllenCarter⛴️)
@flyaway.bsky.social
Jewish atheist Unitarian Universalist, autodidact, 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ally. Love nature, science, language, weather, choir, etc, etc.
#UU; ex -pilot -birder & -catmom due to #disability (#arthritis, kyphoscoliosis, #fibro, #Parkinson's); #ADHD; Marylander
#UU; ex -pilot -birder & -catmom due to #disability (#arthritis, kyphoscoliosis, #fibro, #Parkinson's); #ADHD; Marylander
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🍂 🏛️ 👿 🧪 US Congress Bill to Prohibit Funding for Research with China
Proposal bars funding for US scientists working with Chinese partners or training Chinese students; bill is retroactive - interactions in previous 5 yrs could cause ineligibility for future Federal funding
Proposal bars funding for US scientists working with Chinese partners or training Chinese students; bill is retroactive - interactions in previous 5 yrs could cause ineligibility for future Federal funding
This has gotten surprisingly little attention — it's not even on the front page of @science.org right now — but it's really hard to describe what the SAFE Research Act would do to US science and scientists without sounding insane
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
November 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🍂 🏛️ 👿 🧪 US Congress Bill to Prohibit Funding for Research with China
Proposal bars funding for US scientists working with Chinese partners or training Chinese students; bill is retroactive - interactions in previous 5 yrs could cause ineligibility for future Federal funding
Proposal bars funding for US scientists working with Chinese partners or training Chinese students; bill is retroactive - interactions in previous 5 yrs could cause ineligibility for future Federal funding
What's wrong with this picture, Amazon?
(Hint: Do the math. You don't even need a calculator.)
Not a big difference, but I wonder how many people buy the set thinking they're getting a bargain!
(Extra free hint: Always check unit prices—eg, a big pkg of Ziplocs is more per bag than a small one)
(Hint: Do the math. You don't even need a calculator.)
Not a big difference, but I wonder how many people buy the set thinking they're getting a bargain!
(Extra free hint: Always check unit prices—eg, a big pkg of Ziplocs is more per bag than a small one)
November 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
What's wrong with this picture, Amazon?
(Hint: Do the math. You don't even need a calculator.)
Not a big difference, but I wonder how many people buy the set thinking they're getting a bargain!
(Extra free hint: Always check unit prices—eg, a big pkg of Ziplocs is more per bag than a small one)
(Hint: Do the math. You don't even need a calculator.)
Not a big difference, but I wonder how many people buy the set thinking they're getting a bargain!
(Extra free hint: Always check unit prices—eg, a big pkg of Ziplocs is more per bag than a small one)
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renaming things is such a classic dictator activity
November 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
renaming things is such a classic dictator activity
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My son. He dangle.
November 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
My son. He dangle.
Don't miss this clear and engaging explainer showing how, over the last 150 years, the presidency has grown and the power of Congress systematically eroded to the point where Trump could hijack the US government to become the sole power in Washington.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=32G6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=32G6...
Why Trump's Ballroom Really Matters
YouTube video by Spectacles
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Don't miss this clear and engaging explainer showing how, over the last 150 years, the presidency has grown and the power of Congress systematically eroded to the point where Trump could hijack the US government to become the sole power in Washington.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=32G6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=32G6...
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I don't understand the Apple cult. I use Apple products because I inherited some, and they work together seamlessly, which is easier for me. But this thing? I can get a cute little phone holder for $6.99 that's more functional. Anyone who buys that silly sock 🤭 has more money than is good for them!
About the iPhone Pocket, copied from Apple dot com:
"Inspired by the concept of 'a piece of cloth,' its singular 3D-knitted construction is designed to fit any iPhone as well as all pocketable items."
In the words of Dave Barry, I am NOT making this up.
"Inspired by the concept of 'a piece of cloth,' its singular 3D-knitted construction is designed to fit any iPhone as well as all pocketable items."
In the words of Dave Barry, I am NOT making this up.
November 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I don't understand the Apple cult. I use Apple products because I inherited some, and they work together seamlessly, which is easier for me. But this thing? I can get a cute little phone holder for $6.99 that's more functional. Anyone who buys that silly sock 🤭 has more money than is good for them!
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Logic without any knowlegde
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Logic without any knowlegde
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
November 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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In an ideal world, the Antichrist and the President of the United States would be two different people
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In an ideal world, the Antichrist and the President of the United States would be two different people
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People voted for Trump because they thought he was being funny, but every “joke” he told was just him saying what he actually thought.
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
People voted for Trump because they thought he was being funny, but every “joke” he told was just him saying what he actually thought.
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But his e-mails
November 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
But his e-mails
Go file charges against antifa, Blondi – good luck finding them. There is no such organization. It's a descriptor, not a name. It means anti-fascist – you know, like every single one of those brave red-blooded American soldiers who fought and died in World War II.
The idiocy is mind boggling.
The idiocy is mind boggling.
HANNITY: How are sanctuary cities not aiding and abetting in the lawbreaking?
BONDI: It is. Look at antifa at Berkeley. That could be material support for terrorism. There are potential criminal charges.
BONDI: It is. Look at antifa at Berkeley. That could be material support for terrorism. There are potential criminal charges.
November 14, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Go file charges against antifa, Blondi – good luck finding them. There is no such organization. It's a descriptor, not a name. It means anti-fascist – you know, like every single one of those brave red-blooded American soldiers who fought and died in World War II.
The idiocy is mind boggling.
The idiocy is mind boggling.
Once again, every accusation is an admission.
Cf. Texas
How do they have the balls to whine about the Democrats doing *precisely* what they just did? Even after Newsome said point blank they were doing it purely to counteract the gerrymandering in Texas.
These people are unbelievable. 🤦♀️
Cf. Texas
How do they have the balls to whine about the Democrats doing *precisely* what they just did? Even after Newsome said point blank they were doing it purely to counteract the gerrymandering in Texas.
These people are unbelievable. 🤦♀️
Bondi on California: "They are trying to create seats based on race, and they can't do it. And we're going to hold them accountable. It's illegal gerrymandering. We sued them today and we're gonna continue suing California until they start complying with the laws of our country."
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Once again, every accusation is an admission.
Cf. Texas
How do they have the balls to whine about the Democrats doing *precisely* what they just did? Even after Newsome said point blank they were doing it purely to counteract the gerrymandering in Texas.
These people are unbelievable. 🤦♀️
Cf. Texas
How do they have the balls to whine about the Democrats doing *precisely* what they just did? Even after Newsome said point blank they were doing it purely to counteract the gerrymandering in Texas.
These people are unbelievable. 🤦♀️
' I don’t know anyone on the right who’s so angry that they’re splitting with Trump, but we’re disappointed,” Cortes said. “And we want to lead him to a better place.” '
Ha ha, you don't lead Trump—like any other stubborn ass, he won't go. You may be able to flatter him into things, but lead him? 😂
Ha ha, you don't lead Trump—like any other stubborn ass, he won't go. You may be able to flatter him into things, but lead him? 😂
November 14, 2025 at 2:49 AM
' I don’t know anyone on the right who’s so angry that they’re splitting with Trump, but we’re disappointed,” Cortes said. “And we want to lead him to a better place.” '
Ha ha, you don't lead Trump—like any other stubborn ass, he won't go. You may be able to flatter him into things, but lead him? 😂
Ha ha, you don't lead Trump—like any other stubborn ass, he won't go. You may be able to flatter him into things, but lead him? 😂
So much gold in the Epstein emails, even aside from the worst material.
But Trump has to depend on someone to read excerpts to him, and it's unlikely anyone's going to tell him about comments like this one:
But Trump has to depend on someone to read excerpts to him, and it's unlikely anyone's going to tell him about comments like this one:
November 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM
So much gold in the Epstein emails, even aside from the worst material.
But Trump has to depend on someone to read excerpts to him, and it's unlikely anyone's going to tell him about comments like this one:
But Trump has to depend on someone to read excerpts to him, and it's unlikely anyone's going to tell him about comments like this one:
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Trump appointed a tax dodger to run the IRS: Scott Bessent avoided paying roughly $910,000 in Medicare taxes on money he made running his hedge fund in 2021, 2022 and 2023 (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
The I.R.S. Tried to Stop This Tax Dodge. Scott Bessent Used It Anyway.
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Trump appointed a tax dodger to run the IRS: Scott Bessent avoided paying roughly $910,000 in Medicare taxes on money he made running his hedge fund in 2021, 2022 and 2023 (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Interesting perspective on the possibilities of the 2026 congressional election*.
(*assuming we have one)
Gift link:
(*assuming we have one)
Gift link:
"They want Grants, not McClellans." www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/o...
Opinion | Democrats Sure Taught Trump a Lesson
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Interesting perspective on the possibilities of the 2026 congressional election*.
(*assuming we have one)
Gift link:
(*assuming we have one)
Gift link:
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Read these emails in the original.
In my reading, Epstein thought Trump being POTUS was a travesty. Of course, it’s just selected messages, but jarring nevertheless.
Thank you for the gift link @jonastraxler.bsky.social
In my reading, Epstein thought Trump being POTUS was a travesty. Of course, it’s just selected messages, but jarring nevertheless.
Thank you for the gift link @jonastraxler.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Read these emails in the original.
In my reading, Epstein thought Trump being POTUS was a travesty. Of course, it’s just selected messages, but jarring nevertheless.
Thank you for the gift link @jonastraxler.bsky.social
In my reading, Epstein thought Trump being POTUS was a travesty. Of course, it’s just selected messages, but jarring nevertheless.
Thank you for the gift link @jonastraxler.bsky.social
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There's...a lot in here...but this stuff stood out
November 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
There's...a lot in here...but this stuff stood out
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You would have thought dozens of boxes of highly classified files couldn't be moved from the WH to Mar-a-Lago without anyone noticing either.
Maybe not yet, but if he leaves office alive, that desk is going with him, one way or another. The man takes anything he covets. And he covets that desk.
Maybe not yet, but if he leaves office alive, that desk is going with him, one way or another. The man takes anything he covets. And he covets that desk.
There's no evidence that Trump moved the Resolute Desk from the Oval Office to Mar-a-Lago. An image circulating online appears to show a replica, not the real desk. www.snopes.com/fact-check/r...
No, Trump did not move the Resolute Desk from Oval Office to Mar-a-Lago
Evidence overwhelmingly indicated that the historic, 1,300-pound desk remained in place.
www.snopes.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 AM
You would have thought dozens of boxes of highly classified files couldn't be moved from the WH to Mar-a-Lago without anyone noticing either.
Maybe not yet, but if he leaves office alive, that desk is going with him, one way or another. The man takes anything he covets. And he covets that desk.
Maybe not yet, but if he leaves office alive, that desk is going with him, one way or another. The man takes anything he covets. And he covets that desk.
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VITTERT: What do you say to people struggling with higher prices?
NAVARRO: We feel your pain. We are literally doing everything we can.
VITTERT: But the president calls it a "con job." How can people think he feels their pain?
NAVARRO: We feel your pain. We are literally doing everything we can.
VITTERT: But the president calls it a "con job." How can people think he feels their pain?
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 AM
VITTERT: What do you say to people struggling with higher prices?
NAVARRO: We feel your pain. We are literally doing everything we can.
VITTERT: But the president calls it a "con job." How can people think he feels their pain?
NAVARRO: We feel your pain. We are literally doing everything we can.
VITTERT: But the president calls it a "con job." How can people think he feels their pain?
Awesome story, you will not want to miss this clip about Trump's bullshit 🤣😂😂
Trump’s gold bling in the WH reminded me of a clip I posted 5 years ago of Charlie Sheen in the UK telling a story of the time Trump gave him a wedding gift.
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Awesome story, you will not want to miss this clip about Trump's bullshit 🤣😂😂
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You go to one wild crazy party and do a few silly things, wake up relieved that photo cameras and social media don't exist yet and that soon everyone will have forgotten... but someone made a drawing...
Bernardus Paludanus's album(1550-1633)
National Library of the Netherlands
Bernardus Paludanus's album(1550-1633)
National Library of the Netherlands
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 AM
You go to one wild crazy party and do a few silly things, wake up relieved that photo cameras and social media don't exist yet and that soon everyone will have forgotten... but someone made a drawing...
Bernardus Paludanus's album(1550-1633)
National Library of the Netherlands
Bernardus Paludanus's album(1550-1633)
National Library of the Netherlands