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August 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Just a reminder that cave people had an avg life expectancy of 30 years…they ate organic food, free range game, and the air and water were free of pollution. THIRTY YALL.
July 29, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Just a reminder that cave people had an avg life expectancy of 30 years…they ate organic food, free range game, and the air and water were free of pollution. THIRTY YALL.
According to reporting by The Hill, rabies cases are rising. Get your pets vaccinated. If you come in contact with a wild animal, please seek medical advice regarding rabies exposure. Rabies is nearly 100% fatal.
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July 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
According to reporting by The Hill, rabies cases are rising. Get your pets vaccinated. If you come in contact with a wild animal, please seek medical advice regarding rabies exposure. Rabies is nearly 100% fatal.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
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July 12, 2025 - Donald woke up today and decided it’s a lovely Saturday to impose 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico.
Happy Saturday ✨
Happy Saturday ✨
July 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
July 12, 2025 - Donald woke up today and decided it’s a lovely Saturday to impose 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico.
Happy Saturday ✨
Happy Saturday ✨
US marines deployed to Florida….to assist with deportations of immigrants.
July 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
US marines deployed to Florida….to assist with deportations of immigrants.
Trump’s crushing bill takes away SNAP benefits for anyone with internet access at home.
I will say it again….Republicans have decided that if you can afford a basic utility (internet), then you do not qualify for SNAP.
Cruelty is the point.
I will say it again….Republicans have decided that if you can afford a basic utility (internet), then you do not qualify for SNAP.
Cruelty is the point.
July 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Trump’s crushing bill takes away SNAP benefits for anyone with internet access at home.
I will say it again….Republicans have decided that if you can afford a basic utility (internet), then you do not qualify for SNAP.
Cruelty is the point.
I will say it again….Republicans have decided that if you can afford a basic utility (internet), then you do not qualify for SNAP.
Cruelty is the point.
MMWR reminds us that tularemia exists… “Consider tularemia in febrile pts with a history of tick or deer fly bites, contact with ill animals, or mowing over a rabbit or rodent, even in areas of the US, such as Minnesota, where tularemia is less commonly reported.”
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Notes from the Field: Increase in Human and Animal...
This report describes human and animal cases of tularemia reported in Minnesota during 2024.
www.cdc.gov
June 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
MMWR reminds us that tularemia exists… “Consider tularemia in febrile pts with a history of tick or deer fly bites, contact with ill animals, or mowing over a rabbit or rodent, even in areas of the US, such as Minnesota, where tularemia is less commonly reported.”
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
US just started a war with Iran. Donald Trump has bombed Iran.
June 22, 2025 at 1:56 AM
US just started a war with Iran. Donald Trump has bombed Iran.
2 dem lawmakers in MN & their spouses were shot in politically motivated attacks.
Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman & husband were shot & killed. Sen. John Hoffman & wife were shot multiple times.
But they say LA is rioting…The violence is coming from 1 side & its the people wearing red hats
Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman & husband were shot & killed. Sen. John Hoffman & wife were shot multiple times.
But they say LA is rioting…The violence is coming from 1 side & its the people wearing red hats
June 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
2 dem lawmakers in MN & their spouses were shot in politically motivated attacks.
Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman & husband were shot & killed. Sen. John Hoffman & wife were shot multiple times.
But they say LA is rioting…The violence is coming from 1 side & its the people wearing red hats
Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman & husband were shot & killed. Sen. John Hoffman & wife were shot multiple times.
But they say LA is rioting…The violence is coming from 1 side & its the people wearing red hats
Israel has started a war with Iran.
June 13, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Israel has started a war with Iran.
Federal judge orders control of National Guard to return to Gov Newsom, saying Trump’s move to federalize the Guard is illegal. The courts are holding the strings of democracy together….barely…and for now.
June 13, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Federal judge orders control of National Guard to return to Gov Newsom, saying Trump’s move to federalize the Guard is illegal. The courts are holding the strings of democracy together….barely…and for now.
Trump announces plan today to end FEMA. Right as hurricane season begins….
June 11, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Trump announces plan today to end FEMA. Right as hurricane season begins….
Trump administration is sending THOUSANDS of immigrants to Guantanamo Bay prison, including European immigrants from allied countries
June 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Trump administration is sending THOUSANDS of immigrants to Guantanamo Bay prison, including European immigrants from allied countries
David Huerta, an American born in CA, was thrown to the ground, pepper sprayed, and arrested by ICE for peacefully observing protests against ICE kidnappings.
We are all David Huerta.
We are all David Huerta.
June 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
David Huerta, an American born in CA, was thrown to the ground, pepper sprayed, and arrested by ICE for peacefully observing protests against ICE kidnappings.
We are all David Huerta.
We are all David Huerta.
Don’t get distracted. Donald Trump is the escalation. He has ordered 700 marines to enter CA, federalized the national guard against citizens, and ordered the unlawful arrest of CA Governor Gavin Newsom for the crime of, “Running for office.”
June 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Don’t get distracted. Donald Trump is the escalation. He has ordered 700 marines to enter CA, federalized the national guard against citizens, and ordered the unlawful arrest of CA Governor Gavin Newsom for the crime of, “Running for office.”
Trump’s Border Czar (whatever that is) Tom Homan threatened to arrest Gov. Newsom if he interferes with deployment of troops against CA citizens. Like the badass that he is, @governor.ca.gov responded, “Tom, arrest me. Let’s go.”
Stand strong LA. The country and the world is with you. 🫶🏻
Stand strong LA. The country and the world is with you. 🫶🏻
June 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Trump’s Border Czar (whatever that is) Tom Homan threatened to arrest Gov. Newsom if he interferes with deployment of troops against CA citizens. Like the badass that he is, @governor.ca.gov responded, “Tom, arrest me. Let’s go.”
Stand strong LA. The country and the world is with you. 🫶🏻
Stand strong LA. The country and the world is with you. 🫶🏻
Trump just federalized the national guard. Currently around 300 national guard soldiers are in LA where lawful protest against ICE kidnappings have been ongoing throughout the weekend. This is not okay.
June 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Trump just federalized the national guard. Currently around 300 national guard soldiers are in LA where lawful protest against ICE kidnappings have been ongoing throughout the weekend. This is not okay.
Just posting some current event memes for your Friday enjoyment
June 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Just posting some current event memes for your Friday enjoyment
Measles case count as of 5/30/25….
US: 1,132
Mexico: 1,856
Canada: 2,791
Source: YLE
US: 1,132
Mexico: 1,856
Canada: 2,791
Source: YLE
June 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Measles case count as of 5/30/25….
US: 1,132
Mexico: 1,856
Canada: 2,791
Source: YLE
US: 1,132
Mexico: 1,856
Canada: 2,791
Source: YLE