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(Now is a horrifying time to be a history nerd btw).
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Blue Dot
@jcool82.bsky.social
· Mar 31
Storytime: I was raised in a conservative Protestant homeschooling family. Church multiple times a week. Very anti-abortion. Around the time I reached adulthood my dad left my mom after 25 years and 8 kids together. That’s when I learned all the details about malignant narcissism.
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This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
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You have to ask, why was Witkoff chosen for this critically important role of special envoy to Putin? He had no diplomatic or foreign policy experience. No education on those subjects. So of all people, why him? I think what we all surmised is clear - Putin wanted Witkoff.
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
You have to ask, why was Witkoff chosen for this critically important role of special envoy to Putin? He had no diplomatic or foreign policy experience. No education on those subjects. So of all people, why him? I think what we all surmised is clear - Putin wanted Witkoff.
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Again before we go praising MTG… and if shes truly changed great, but can somebody please ask her about January 6? Have her address that to see if this is real
November 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Again before we go praising MTG… and if shes truly changed great, but can somebody please ask her about January 6? Have her address that to see if this is real
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Reality check:
This is authoritarianism.
It’s not “almost” or “on the pathway to” authoritarianism.
We are SQUARELY in it.
Elections are NOT a solution for authoritarianism.
All one has to do is learn history.
It’s NOT a secret but the politicians are making it one.
WE are the only solution.
This is authoritarianism.
It’s not “almost” or “on the pathway to” authoritarianism.
We are SQUARELY in it.
Elections are NOT a solution for authoritarianism.
All one has to do is learn history.
It’s NOT a secret but the politicians are making it one.
WE are the only solution.
October 31, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Reality check:
This is authoritarianism.
It’s not “almost” or “on the pathway to” authoritarianism.
We are SQUARELY in it.
Elections are NOT a solution for authoritarianism.
All one has to do is learn history.
It’s NOT a secret but the politicians are making it one.
WE are the only solution.
This is authoritarianism.
It’s not “almost” or “on the pathway to” authoritarianism.
We are SQUARELY in it.
Elections are NOT a solution for authoritarianism.
All one has to do is learn history.
It’s NOT a secret but the politicians are making it one.
WE are the only solution.
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where does the left go to get its apology
September 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
where does the left go to get its apology
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The last 48 hours has exposed so many people I grew up with as being crazy right wingers that I’m almost in disbelief. The fact that it’s ones I really didn’t suspect is even scarier.
September 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The last 48 hours has exposed so many people I grew up with as being crazy right wingers that I’m almost in disbelief. The fact that it’s ones I really didn’t suspect is even scarier.
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pro-tip: this vegetarian red beans and rice recipe is killer. the use of white miso and soy sauce for umami is a great idea. cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020...
Vegan Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Here’s a vegan version of the classic New Orleans dish that uses smoked paprika, miso paste and soy sauce to add a savory notes Pressure cookers are ideal for preparing dried beans; even unsoaked bean...
cooking.nytimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
pro-tip: this vegetarian red beans and rice recipe is killer. the use of white miso and soy sauce for umami is a great idea. cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020...
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violent rhetoric from the right starts all the way from the president at the top, and goes all the way down to the fringe randos.
violent rhetoric from the left is confined to the fringe randos.
can you spot the difference
violent rhetoric from the left is confined to the fringe randos.
can you spot the difference
September 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
violent rhetoric from the right starts all the way from the president at the top, and goes all the way down to the fringe randos.
violent rhetoric from the left is confined to the fringe randos.
can you spot the difference
violent rhetoric from the left is confined to the fringe randos.
can you spot the difference
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Remember the man by his words.
September 11, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Remember the man by his words.
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We should still be talking about this TRAGEDY!! This HORROR. This is terrorism to me.
September 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We should still be talking about this TRAGEDY!! This HORROR. This is terrorism to me.
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Make no mistake, the orange felon and his deranged acolytes will most certainly use MAGA propagandist Charlie Kirk’s death as justification to further militarize any U.S. city or state that he hates.
September 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Make no mistake, the orange felon and his deranged acolytes will most certainly use MAGA propagandist Charlie Kirk’s death as justification to further militarize any U.S. city or state that he hates.
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The president went on TV to attack political opponents and blame them for the killing of Charlie Kirk, even though we don’t know who shot him.
If there is anything this man can do to worsen the situation, he will do it. Despicable.
If there is anything this man can do to worsen the situation, he will do it. Despicable.
September 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The president went on TV to attack political opponents and blame them for the killing of Charlie Kirk, even though we don’t know who shot him.
If there is anything this man can do to worsen the situation, he will do it. Despicable.
If there is anything this man can do to worsen the situation, he will do it. Despicable.
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It’s terrifying that there’s a criminal in the White House who will purposely use the event today to make everything worse than make it better since he thrives on chaos.
September 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It’s terrifying that there’s a criminal in the White House who will purposely use the event today to make everything worse than make it better since he thrives on chaos.
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Here’s a story that’s becoming all too common: federal immigration agents using racial and ethnic profiling as a rationale for stopping, questioning and detaining U.S. citizens who they suspect are undocumented.
A U.S. Citizen Detained by ICE for Three Days Tells His Story
A conversation with George Retes, an Army veteran swept up in a California raid
www.theatlantic.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Here’s a story that’s becoming all too common: federal immigration agents using racial and ethnic profiling as a rationale for stopping, questioning and detaining U.S. citizens who they suspect are undocumented.
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Remember: The recipe for economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the rich. It’s investment in our people — in health care, infrastructure and education — to build a strong middle class.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
September 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Remember: The recipe for economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the rich. It’s investment in our people — in health care, infrastructure and education — to build a strong middle class.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
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Best not to even think about where those children would be today if Judge Sooknanan used her phone's "Do Not Disturb Mode" feature.
Judge Sooknanan: As I said at the start of this hearing, I got a call at 2:36 am [last night] because the government chose the wee hours of the morning on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend to execute a plan to move these children. That's why we're here.
September 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Best not to even think about where those children would be today if Judge Sooknanan used her phone's "Do Not Disturb Mode" feature.
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DEVELOPING: Advocates are seeking a court order to block the Trump administration’s effort to deport hundreds of unaccompanied minor children to Guatemala.
Judge abruptly moved 3 pm hearing up to 12:30 after she was notified that some children “are in the process of being removed" today.
Judge abruptly moved 3 pm hearing up to 12:30 after she was notified that some children “are in the process of being removed" today.
August 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
DEVELOPING: Advocates are seeking a court order to block the Trump administration’s effort to deport hundreds of unaccompanied minor children to Guatemala.
Judge abruptly moved 3 pm hearing up to 12:30 after she was notified that some children “are in the process of being removed" today.
Judge abruptly moved 3 pm hearing up to 12:30 after she was notified that some children “are in the process of being removed" today.
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9 Former CDC Directors who were all qualified for their posts are warning that deranged chaos agent RFK Jr is a danger to public health.
I’d say he’s actively destroying public health and committing murder on a daily basis with his destructive monstrous agenda.
I’d say he’s actively destroying public health and committing murder on a daily basis with his destructive monstrous agenda.
September 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
9 Former CDC Directors who were all qualified for their posts are warning that deranged chaos agent RFK Jr is a danger to public health.
I’d say he’s actively destroying public health and committing murder on a daily basis with his destructive monstrous agenda.
I’d say he’s actively destroying public health and committing murder on a daily basis with his destructive monstrous agenda.
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Cville peeps, it's time to make your voice heard!
Charlottesville city council is considering an action that will, in effect, criminalize homelessness in city limits.
We keep each other safe. Act now—there are simple steps in the thread below—and tell council to reject the police chief's request!
Charlottesville city council is considering an action that will, in effect, criminalize homelessness in city limits.
We keep each other safe. Act now—there are simple steps in the thread below—and tell council to reject the police chief's request!
ACTION ALERT: Tell city council to reject the ordinance to ban camping on city property!
On Tuesday, September 2nd (tomorrow!), City Council will be considering an ordinance that would make it illegal to sleep on city property or to leave personal property unattended on city land. 🧵
On Tuesday, September 2nd (tomorrow!), City Council will be considering an ordinance that would make it illegal to sleep on city property or to leave personal property unattended on city land. 🧵
We strongly object to the proposed ban on camping on public property in the city.
This inhumane policy was condoned by the current right wing Supreme Court in the Grant’s Pass decision, which Chief Kochis sites in his justification for the policy.
Homelessness is solved by housing, not policing.
This inhumane policy was condoned by the current right wing Supreme Court in the Grant’s Pass decision, which Chief Kochis sites in his justification for the policy.
Homelessness is solved by housing, not policing.
September 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Cville peeps, it's time to make your voice heard!
Charlottesville city council is considering an action that will, in effect, criminalize homelessness in city limits.
We keep each other safe. Act now—there are simple steps in the thread below—and tell council to reject the police chief's request!
Charlottesville city council is considering an action that will, in effect, criminalize homelessness in city limits.
We keep each other safe. Act now—there are simple steps in the thread below—and tell council to reject the police chief's request!
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Look at this graph.
The share of national income going to the richest 10 percent was lowest (and share to lower 90 percent highest) when union membership was at its highest. As unions have weakened, inequality has widened.
This is why we must build back union power.
The share of national income going to the richest 10 percent was lowest (and share to lower 90 percent highest) when union membership was at its highest. As unions have weakened, inequality has widened.
This is why we must build back union power.
August 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Look at this graph.
The share of national income going to the richest 10 percent was lowest (and share to lower 90 percent highest) when union membership was at its highest. As unions have weakened, inequality has widened.
This is why we must build back union power.
The share of national income going to the richest 10 percent was lowest (and share to lower 90 percent highest) when union membership was at its highest. As unions have weakened, inequality has widened.
This is why we must build back union power.
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