Joan
@joanem.bsky.social
Retired, dog lover, Nana to 5, I live in Kentucky.
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It's good—very good, and very important—that district courts keep issuing these 100-page rulings upholding the law. It must be incredibly dispiriting to see them overturned in a two-page, lawless, unsigned order, but please, keep them coming. They expose SCOTUS' corruption like nothing else.
December 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
It's good—very good, and very important—that district courts keep issuing these 100-page rulings upholding the law. It must be incredibly dispiriting to see them overturned in a two-page, lawless, unsigned order, but please, keep them coming. They expose SCOTUS' corruption like nothing else.
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Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
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Reporter: You said that that second strike was in full accordance with the law of armed conflict but the Navy's own manual of law of war says that specifically firing on survivors from a wrecked vessel is an example of a war crime that's forbidden under U.S. Law and the law of armed conflict…
December 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Reporter: You said that that second strike was in full accordance with the law of armed conflict but the Navy's own manual of law of war says that specifically firing on survivors from a wrecked vessel is an example of a war crime that's forbidden under U.S. Law and the law of armed conflict…
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Real men don’t punch down, and they especially don’t punch down at women.
This mashup of Trump’s disgusting attacks on female reporters — the same reporters who consistently show the most courage. And it’s past time for the other reporters in the room to have their backs!
This mashup of Trump’s disgusting attacks on female reporters — the same reporters who consistently show the most courage. And it’s past time for the other reporters in the room to have their backs!
November 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Real men don’t punch down, and they especially don’t punch down at women.
This mashup of Trump’s disgusting attacks on female reporters — the same reporters who consistently show the most courage. And it’s past time for the other reporters in the room to have their backs!
This mashup of Trump’s disgusting attacks on female reporters — the same reporters who consistently show the most courage. And it’s past time for the other reporters in the room to have their backs!
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"We blow up ‘alleged’ drug boats in the Caribbean but pardon actually convicted drug traffickers in the U.S. Someone help me make sense of this.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Trump Announces Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Convicted in Drug Case
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
"We blow up ‘alleged’ drug boats in the Caribbean but pardon actually convicted drug traffickers in the U.S. Someone help me make sense of this.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
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I need someone for this terrified girl Lucy! Her house burned down and now she’s going 2b euthanized #nycacc bc she’s so scared! 😱 we need a foster and miracle! Pls repost her! If you can foster her- pls DM me asap!
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I need someone for this terrified girl Lucy! Her house burned down and now she’s going 2b euthanized #nycacc bc she’s so scared! 😱 we need a foster and miracle! Pls repost her! If you can foster her- pls DM me asap!
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My friend Mike, just ignore it.
October 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
My friend Mike, just ignore it.
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Tim Walz: "My god, we've got the White House threatening investigations and jail time because an escalator stopped? Walk up the damn stairs!"
October 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Tim Walz: "My god, we've got the White House threatening investigations and jail time because an escalator stopped? Walk up the damn stairs!"
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Here are some suggestions from @glennkirschner.bsky.social The reason why is in his post.
September 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Here are some suggestions from @glennkirschner.bsky.social The reason why is in his post.
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I was reliably told celebrating political violence was cause for government reprisal and private sector termination.
Ingraham: A Democrat congressional candidate was thrown to the ground by an ICE agent. Good work
September 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I was reliably told celebrating political violence was cause for government reprisal and private sector termination.
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Worth your time.
September 19, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Worth your time.
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Disney’s ABC just yanked Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air after backlash over his remarks on Charlie Kirk’s assassin—under pressure from the FCC Chair.
This is state + corporate collusion to silence dissent. Fascism in real time.
🔗 www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
Disney’s ABC just yanked Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air after backlash over his remarks on Charlie Kirk’s assassin—under pressure from the FCC Chair.
This is state + corporate collusion to silence dissent. Fascism in real time.
🔗 www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
Disney's ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after FCC chair criticizes the host's Charlie Kirk comments
The network confirmed to NBC News it is "indefinitely" pulling the show.
www.nbcnews.com
September 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Disney’s ABC just yanked Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air after backlash over his remarks on Charlie Kirk’s assassin—under pressure from the FCC Chair.
This is state + corporate collusion to silence dissent. Fascism in real time.
🔗 www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
Disney’s ABC just yanked Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air after backlash over his remarks on Charlie Kirk’s assassin—under pressure from the FCC Chair.
This is state + corporate collusion to silence dissent. Fascism in real time.
🔗 www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
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The Washington Post wrongly fired Opinions columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts. The Post not only flagrantly disregarded standard disciplinary processes, it also undermined its own mandate to be a champion of free speech.
September 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Washington Post wrongly fired Opinions columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts. The Post not only flagrantly disregarded standard disciplinary processes, it also undermined its own mandate to be a champion of free speech.
@msnbc.com who is this person (Brian Levin) spouting dangerous speculation about the assassins motives? Maybe you should fire him.
September 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
@msnbc.com who is this person (Brian Levin) spouting dangerous speculation about the assassins motives? Maybe you should fire him.
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MSNBC fires political analyst Matthew Dowd for having a thoughtful and rational take.
September 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
MSNBC fires political analyst Matthew Dowd for having a thoughtful and rational take.
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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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Folks can argue about the relevancy of the “Democratic socialist” label all day. But if that’s what you’re hung up on, you’re missing the larger point.
People aren’t chasing labels. They’re chasing change. Real, structural, unapologetic change.
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People aren’t chasing labels. They’re chasing change. Real, structural, unapologetic change.
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June 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Folks can argue about the relevancy of the “Democratic socialist” label all day. But if that’s what you’re hung up on, you’re missing the larger point.
People aren’t chasing labels. They’re chasing change. Real, structural, unapologetic change.
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People aren’t chasing labels. They’re chasing change. Real, structural, unapologetic change.
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Disabled activist Carol Olinger is still in custody after peacefully protesting GOP Medicaid cuts.
She needs insulin NOW & has kidney dialysis at 6am.
This is medical neglect—cruel and deliberate. Her life is at risk.
We demand her release & care. Please share widely!
She needs insulin NOW & has kidney dialysis at 6am.
This is medical neglect—cruel and deliberate. Her life is at risk.
We demand her release & care. Please share widely!
June 26, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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OMG Here Comes The Next Banking Fiasco w/Housing: U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency issues order to use Bitcoin & crypto as collateral for a mortgage.
JFC
JFC
June 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
OMG Here Comes The Next Banking Fiasco w/Housing: U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency issues order to use Bitcoin & crypto as collateral for a mortgage.
JFC
JFC
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People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
June 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
Impeach RFK jr NOW
This Committee brought the receipts.🧾🫳🏾 🎤 #rfkjr
June 26, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Impeach RFK jr NOW
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Informing only Republicans before bombing Iran isn’t a “mistake.” It’s a federal violation. 50 U.S.C. § 3093 requires bipartisan notification—And Trump knew exactly what he was doing when he broke that law.
Charge him. Now.
Charge him. Now.
June 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Informing only Republicans before bombing Iran isn’t a “mistake.” It’s a federal violation. 50 U.S.C. § 3093 requires bipartisan notification—And Trump knew exactly what he was doing when he broke that law.
Charge him. Now.
Charge him. Now.
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I was thinking that maybe, more than 20 years after the start of the Iraq war, media coverage would be more skeptical and less sycophantic
No such luck
No such luck
June 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I was thinking that maybe, more than 20 years after the start of the Iraq war, media coverage would be more skeptical and less sycophantic
No such luck
No such luck