JoAnn T. Blankenship
@jotimblank.bsky.social
Retired expat Iiving in Costa Rica.
I post a lot.
I say fuck often.
I'm a liberal and a vegetarian.
I take pics of my cats and nature.
#Vegetarian #Cats #Beatles
#Widow #MeidasTouch #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦
#ProtestPeacefully
I post a lot.
I say fuck often.
I'm a liberal and a vegetarian.
I take pics of my cats and nature.
#Vegetarian #Cats #Beatles
#Widow #MeidasTouch #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦
#ProtestPeacefully
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❗️🇨🇿Czechia, as part of humanitarian aid, has sent 🇺🇦Ukraine 55 former military EC 30 kW power generators from its own state reserves.
February 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Speaking of DHS becoming toxic:
February 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Speaking of DHS becoming toxic:
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Deploying armed, paramilitary forces to intimidate voters is the behavior of despots and thugs.
Here in the United States of America, we also call it illegal.
Here in the United States of America, we also call it illegal.
NEW: Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon announced “we’re going to have ICE surround the polls come November,” and told Democrats they’re not going to “steal the country again.”
The comments come amid rising concerns that Trump is plotting to interfere in this year’s midterms. https://bit.ly/3O6AIBY
The comments come amid rising concerns that Trump is plotting to interfere in this year’s midterms. https://bit.ly/3O6AIBY
February 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Deploying armed, paramilitary forces to intimidate voters is the behavior of despots and thugs.
Here in the United States of America, we also call it illegal.
Here in the United States of America, we also call it illegal.
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This is it.
Not enough. Every single ICE and CBP agent should be out of Minnesota. The terror campaign must stop.
ICE must be abolished.
ICE must be abolished.
February 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM
This is it.
From 2023. I recommend it too.
"The Zone of Interest" is a movie worth seeing.
The townsfolk of Begen-Belsen loved their camp. Lots of jobs for the local economy.
February 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM
From 2023. I recommend it too.
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‘Thank You, Press!’ Melania Aide Shuts Down Reporter Asking First Lady About Ghislaine Maxwell
‘Thank You, Press!’ Melania Aide Shuts Down Reporter Asking First Lady About Ghislaine Maxwell
The latest dump of Epstein files highlighted the friendly relationship between Melania Trump and Maxwell.
The post ‘Thank You, Press!’ Melania Aide Shuts Down Reporter Asking First Lady About Ghislaine Maxwell first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
February 4, 2026 at 9:23 PM
‘Thank You, Press!’ Melania Aide Shuts Down Reporter Asking First Lady About Ghislaine Maxwell
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⚡️Russia claims US 'ignored' offers to extend nuclear arms control agreement as key treaty set to expire.
The New START Treaty, signed by Russia and the U.S. in 2010 and set to expire on Feb. 5, 2026, places mutual limits on strategic nuclear warheads and launchers.
The New START Treaty, signed by Russia and the U.S. in 2010 and set to expire on Feb. 5, 2026, places mutual limits on strategic nuclear warheads and launchers.
Russia claims US 'ignored' offers to extend nuclear arms control agreement as key treaty set to expire
The New START Treaty, signed by Russia and the U.S. in 2010 and set to expire on Feb. 5, 2026, places mutual limits on strategic nuclear warheads and launchers.
kyivindependent.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:03 PM
⚡️Russia claims US 'ignored' offers to extend nuclear arms control agreement as key treaty set to expire.
The New START Treaty, signed by Russia and the U.S. in 2010 and set to expire on Feb. 5, 2026, places mutual limits on strategic nuclear warheads and launchers.
The New START Treaty, signed by Russia and the U.S. in 2010 and set to expire on Feb. 5, 2026, places mutual limits on strategic nuclear warheads and launchers.
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Mandela Barnes: There are folks who truly thought that Trump was going to make things better. They thought he was going to lower costs. I don’t disparage those folks at all. But what they’ve experienced in just the first year of his presidency has made them think much differently.…
February 4, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Mandela Barnes: There are folks who truly thought that Trump was going to make things better. They thought he was going to lower costs. I don’t disparage those folks at all. But what they’ve experienced in just the first year of his presidency has made them think much differently.…
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2/Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that during discussions, Putin will seek only to humiliate Europeans.
According to the President of Ukraine, simultaneously with negotiations, pressure must be exerted on Russia, which is currently insufficient.
According to the President of Ukraine, simultaneously with negotiations, pressure must be exerted on Russia, which is currently insufficient.
February 4, 2026 at 9:07 PM
2/Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that during discussions, Putin will seek only to humiliate Europeans.
According to the President of Ukraine, simultaneously with negotiations, pressure must be exerted on Russia, which is currently insufficient.
According to the President of Ukraine, simultaneously with negotiations, pressure must be exerted on Russia, which is currently insufficient.
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❗️Putin is interested in humiliating Europeans, — Zelenskyy on Macron's initiative to resume dialogue with the Kremlin
Commenting on Emmanuel Macron's actions to resume dialogue with the Russian dictator,
Commenting on Emmanuel Macron's actions to resume dialogue with the Russian dictator,
February 4, 2026 at 9:07 PM
❗️Putin is interested in humiliating Europeans, — Zelenskyy on Macron's initiative to resume dialogue with the Kremlin
Commenting on Emmanuel Macron's actions to resume dialogue with the Russian dictator,
Commenting on Emmanuel Macron's actions to resume dialogue with the Russian dictator,
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I’m sorry what
Among the emails was a 2009 missive in which Mr. Ross responded supportively when Mr. Epstein told him he was contemplating funding an art exhibition, tentatively titled “Statutory,” that would showcase underage models dressed to look older than they were.
Former Whitney Chief Resigns From Art School After Epstein Email Release
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:09 PM
I’m sorry what
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Here's who the Washington Post just laid off.
February 4, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Here's who the Washington Post just laid off.
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Tears of joy for families returning to Gaza
Tears of joy for families returning to Gaza
For those Palestinians who left Gaza during the war, uncertainty has loomed over their return.
news.sky.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Tears of joy for families returning to Gaza
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JD Vance Defends Trump DOJ Arresting ‘Dumbest Man on Television’ Don Lemon
JD Vance Defends Trump DOJ Arresting ‘Dumbest Man on Television’ Don Lemon
JD Vance argued the Trump DOJ has a "rock solid" case against Don Lemon, saying Lemon violated federal law by joining in an anti-ICE protest at a church
The post JD Vance Defends Trump DOJ Arresting ‘Dumbest Man on Television’ Don Lemon first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
February 4, 2026 at 8:52 PM
JD Vance Defends Trump DOJ Arresting ‘Dumbest Man on Television’ Don Lemon
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If you want to FINALLY watch Scott Bessent get pinned down on specifics about the illegal money laundering operation being conducted by the Trump admin from someone who knows WTF he’s talking about, this clip is your chance. Bessent gets destroyed.
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
If you want to FINALLY watch Scott Bessent get pinned down on specifics about the illegal money laundering operation being conducted by the Trump admin from someone who knows WTF he’s talking about, this clip is your chance. Bessent gets destroyed.
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Part 2 of the exchange.
February 4, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Part 2 of the exchange.
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NEW: A rupture between DOJ and ICE has emerged in Minnesota, where overwhelmed prosecutors keep dropping the ball — and saying ICE won't return their messages.
The crisis has had real-world consequences for migrants illegally detained
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
The crisis has had real-world consequences for migrants illegally detained
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 4, 2026 at 8:27 PM
NEW: A rupture between DOJ and ICE has emerged in Minnesota, where overwhelmed prosecutors keep dropping the ball — and saying ICE won't return their messages.
The crisis has had real-world consequences for migrants illegally detained
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
The crisis has had real-world consequences for migrants illegally detained
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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I've never seen a party and president more terrified of American voters.
Let's make them right to be afraid.
Let's make them right to be afraid.
February 4, 2026 at 8:27 PM
I've never seen a party and president more terrified of American voters.
Let's make them right to be afraid.
Let's make them right to be afraid.
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The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is probing Nike in response to unspecified allegations that the company discriminates against White employees, the agency said. https://cnn.it/49VU4Cs
February 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is probing Nike in response to unspecified allegations that the company discriminates against White employees, the agency said. https://cnn.it/49VU4Cs
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The man convicted of attempting to assassinate President Trump at his Florida golf course in 2024, has been sentenced to life in prison. www.cbsnews.com/news/ryan-rou...
Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison in Trump 2024 assassination attempt in Florida
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
www.cbsnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM
The man convicted of attempting to assassinate President Trump at his Florida golf course in 2024, has been sentenced to life in prison. www.cbsnews.com/news/ryan-rou...
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Oh yay. Trump is resurrecting a torn down statue of Christopher Columbus and putting it up at the White House.🙄
“In this White House, Christopher Columbus is a hero,” White House spokesman Davis Ingle said.
Will heroes of the Confederacy be next?🤷♀️
www.rawstory.com/trump-267507...
“In this White House, Christopher Columbus is a hero,” White House spokesman Davis Ingle said.
Will heroes of the Confederacy be next?🤷♀️
www.rawstory.com/trump-267507...
Trump plans to erect controversial statue at White House: report
President Donald Trump intends to erect a statue of Christopher Columbus on White House grounds.Three sources with knowledge of his plans told the Washington Post that the 79-year-old president plans...
www.rawstory.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Oh yay. Trump is resurrecting a torn down statue of Christopher Columbus and putting it up at the White House.🙄
“In this White House, Christopher Columbus is a hero,” White House spokesman Davis Ingle said.
Will heroes of the Confederacy be next?🤷♀️
www.rawstory.com/trump-267507...
“In this White House, Christopher Columbus is a hero,” White House spokesman Davis Ingle said.
Will heroes of the Confederacy be next?🤷♀️
www.rawstory.com/trump-267507...
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Regardless of who wins 2026 elections, going to the polls may be hazardous, with innocent people being intimidated by ICE goons while trying to exercise their constitutional right to vote. Trump and MAGA are counting on chaos to keep you away.
STAYING HOME IS NOT AN OPTION.
Democrats must act NOW.
STAYING HOME IS NOT AN OPTION.
Democrats must act NOW.
Hi @schumer.senate.gov and @democrats.senate.gov, might want to add keeping ICE/CBP/DHS the fuck away from polling places in your list of demands
If Bannon is saying it, it's part of their plan. Not hiding it. Put it in the DHS Approps that they can't
www.mediamatters.org/steve-bannon...
If Bannon is saying it, it's part of their plan. Not hiding it. Put it in the DHS Approps that they can't
www.mediamatters.org/steve-bannon...
Steve Bannon: "You're damn right we're gonna have ICE surround the polls come November."
www.mediamatters.org
February 4, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Regardless of who wins 2026 elections, going to the polls may be hazardous, with innocent people being intimidated by ICE goons while trying to exercise their constitutional right to vote. Trump and MAGA are counting on chaos to keep you away.
STAYING HOME IS NOT AN OPTION.
Democrats must act NOW.
STAYING HOME IS NOT AN OPTION.
Democrats must act NOW.
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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s press office has entered the fray in the best way.
February 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s press office has entered the fray in the best way.
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You should be suspicious of any unexpected email message that claims to be from the Federal Reserve. Scammers use phony fraud alerts and other scare tactics to steal your financial information. For more information about how to protect you, your family, and friends, visit www.federalreserve.gov
February 4, 2026 at 8:31 PM
You should be suspicious of any unexpected email message that claims to be from the Federal Reserve. Scammers use phony fraud alerts and other scare tactics to steal your financial information. For more information about how to protect you, your family, and friends, visit www.federalreserve.gov