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Outside the US use this:

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Reposted by @IlainME We may encounter defeats but we will not be defeated.
Truly wild that pushing a mascot leads to a greater punishment from the NBA than hitting a woman.
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game for pushing a Wizards mascot.
February 4, 2026 at 8:16 PM
This, makes me think the Amish are much smarter than the rest of us in their choice of transportation:

www.jalopnik.com/2086530/mand...

Another issue the law has not adequately addressed are the privacy concerns involved. If additional sensors or systems are added to vehicles, 😱
Congress Votes Not To Repeal Mandatory Kill Switch That Isn't Really A Kill Switch - Jalopnik
An attempt at repealing the kill switch mandate for cars built after 2026 has failed, so devices aimed at curbing drunk driving may be on their way soon.
www.jalopnik.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...

The star rating for this film was corrected on 2 February 2026. A formatting issue led an earlier version to be awarded one star, when the reviewer’s intention was zero.
Melania review – Trump film is a gilded trash remake of The Zone of Interest
Dispiriting, deadly and unrevealing – there is a decent documentary to be made about the former model from Slovenia, but this one is unredeemable
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Reposted by @IlainME We may encounter defeats but we will not be defeated.
February 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Reposted by @IlainME We may encounter defeats but we will not be defeated.
February 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Sorry, (not) but that arrogant smile on her face makes me want to say a few things to remove it:

apnews.com/article/gree...
SBA says legal permanent residents will be ineligible for its loan program, effective March 1
The Small Business Administration said in a policy note that green card holders won’t be allowed to apply for SBA loans, effective March 1.
apnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
@delenn13.bsky.social

Please sign and help spread this about:

www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

To ensure gender affirming healthcare, as outlined in the Canada Health Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Sign this Petition - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
February 4, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Reposted by @IlainME We may encounter defeats but we will not be defeated.
Take a break, play a free game - be good to yourself:

www.arkadium.com/games/clutte...

You don't have to register unless you want to compete on the scoreboard. I'm rather shy, aka an introvert, so I haven't registered.
Play Clutter Cornucopia: A Hidden Object Game | Arkadium
Pair up clutter and clear the chaos in this satisfying hidden object game
www.arkadium.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Let's not forget to post this every day.

It is up to We the People to save our country, our democracy, and all the people.

YOU - yes 👀 can do something, no matter how small you think it is, to join in this effort to fight fascism. No effort is too small, each & every one of US matters.

💙🫂
What are YOU doing TODAY????
February 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Reposted by @IlainME We may encounter defeats but we will not be defeated.
Among the many Washington Post staff that got laid off: the reporter who covered Amazon.

How convenient for Jeff Bezos.
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Reposted by @IlainME We may encounter defeats but we will not be defeated.
Jeff Bezos still believes democracy dies in darkness. He just wants it to die.
February 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Reposted by @IlainME We may encounter defeats but we will not be defeated.
Trump's border czar Tom Homan announces he's removing 700 immigration officers from Minnesota, effective immediately.
February 4, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Reposted by @IlainME We may encounter defeats but we will not be defeated.
The free-roaming turkeys of Saint Paul, Minnesota:

- are enormous
- don’t know where they’re going
- have no plans or motivations
- don’t understand roads
- or anything at all, really
February 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM