Leslie
@love2laugh4ever.bsky.social
🐧collector—I keep the wounded—poet, kind, humane, reclusive
https://progressive4kindness.blogspot.com
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f3V7KypOH-uzk9AITwUEpvQ6HxAOOfar/view?usp=drivesdk
https://progressive4kindness.blogspot.com
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f3V7KypOH-uzk9AITwUEpvQ6HxAOOfar/view?usp=drivesdk
Pinned
published - Google Drive
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Pain as leverage is intentional strategy!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
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🧐 Lawrence–@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com—my complaint @schumer.senate.gov acts as if politics ≈ checkers—🤔 chess—too hard for us to grok 🙄
Except ≈ Chinese go
Simple to learn—Lifetimes to master 😉
Will he be Leader & ACT NOW?—or
Ok folks suffer until ‘26?
Read & tell me…
bsky.app/profile/love...
Except ≈ Chinese go
Simple to learn—Lifetimes to master 😉
Will he be Leader & ACT NOW?—or
Ok folks suffer until ‘26?
Read & tell me…
bsky.app/profile/love...
Pain as leverage is intentional strategy!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
published - Google Drive
drive.google.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
🧐 Lawrence–@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com—my complaint @schumer.senate.gov acts as if politics ≈ checkers—🤔 chess—too hard for us to grok 🙄
Except ≈ Chinese go
Simple to learn—Lifetimes to master 😉
Will he be Leader & ACT NOW?—or
Ok folks suffer until ‘26?
Read & tell me…
bsky.app/profile/love...
Except ≈ Chinese go
Simple to learn—Lifetimes to master 😉
Will he be Leader & ACT NOW?—or
Ok folks suffer until ‘26?
Read & tell me…
bsky.app/profile/love...
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🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee my law firm has filed to intervene to defend the new California congressional map from attack. www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
🚨 Tangipa et al v. Newsom et al
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee my law firm has filed to intervene to defend the new California congressional map from attack. www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
🧐 Lawrence–@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com—my complaint @schumer.senate.gov acts as if politics ≈ checkers—🤔 chess—too hard for us to grok 🙄
Except ≈ Chinese go
Simple to learn—Lifetimes to master 😉
Will he be Leader & ACT NOW?—or
Ok folks suffer until ‘26?
Read & tell me…
bsky.app/profile/love...
Except ≈ Chinese go
Simple to learn—Lifetimes to master 😉
Will he be Leader & ACT NOW?—or
Ok folks suffer until ‘26?
Read & tell me…
bsky.app/profile/love...
Pain as leverage is intentional strategy!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
published - Google Drive
drive.google.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
🧐 Lawrence–@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com—my complaint @schumer.senate.gov acts as if politics ≈ checkers—🤔 chess—too hard for us to grok 🙄
Except ≈ Chinese go
Simple to learn—Lifetimes to master 😉
Will he be Leader & ACT NOW?—or
Ok folks suffer until ‘26?
Read & tell me…
bsky.app/profile/love...
Except ≈ Chinese go
Simple to learn—Lifetimes to master 😉
Will he be Leader & ACT NOW?—or
Ok folks suffer until ‘26?
Read & tell me…
bsky.app/profile/love...
Reposted by Leslie
Pain as leverage is intentional strategy!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
published - Google Drive
drive.google.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Pain as leverage is intentional strategy!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
Pain as leverage is intentional strategy!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
published - Google Drive
drive.google.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Pain as leverage is intentional strategy!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
Dems CLAIM gop will lose v opt to ACT now—out-strategize
Philosophy–poet brain’s weird—I live–breathe structure. It’s my edge—
Judge for yourself: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Cruelty designed gov feels strong—Dehumanizing structurally is stronger!!
Reposted by Leslie
you have to be an idiot to not think @schumer.senate.gov wasn’t orchestrating this—still playing politics as if we are stupid!
we require change & we don’t have to wait — read to see why structural change is necessary & doable.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
we require change & we don’t have to wait — read to see why structural change is necessary & doable.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
published - Google Drive
drive.google.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
you have to be an idiot to not think @schumer.senate.gov wasn’t orchestrating this—still playing politics as if we are stupid!
we require change & we don’t have to wait — read to see why structural change is necessary & doable.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
we require change & we don’t have to wait — read to see why structural change is necessary & doable.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
@timmiller.bsky.social
cc: @thebulwark.bsky.social
watched @msnbc.com today
what if we were smarter & creative?
Because dems don’t need the majority, just strategic. just math.
Humanizing democracy & end to political games is key.
read & see if you agree: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
cc: @thebulwark.bsky.social
watched @msnbc.com today
what if we were smarter & creative?
Because dems don’t need the majority, just strategic. just math.
Humanizing democracy & end to political games is key.
read & see if you agree: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Tim Miller (@timmiller.bsky.social)
Host of the Bulwark Podcast
MSNBC political analyst.
Punching bag on FYPod with Cameron Kasky.
Church of Jokic.
Nola Dad.
Weak and Gay.
timmiller.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
@timmiller.bsky.social
cc: @thebulwark.bsky.social
watched @msnbc.com today
what if we were smarter & creative?
Because dems don’t need the majority, just strategic. just math.
Humanizing democracy & end to political games is key.
read & see if you agree: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
cc: @thebulwark.bsky.social
watched @msnbc.com today
what if we were smarter & creative?
Because dems don’t need the majority, just strategic. just math.
Humanizing democracy & end to political games is key.
read & see if you agree: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
you have to be an idiot to not think @schumer.senate.gov wasn’t orchestrating this—still playing politics as if we are stupid!
we require change & we don’t have to wait — read to see why structural change is necessary & doable.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
we require change & we don’t have to wait — read to see why structural change is necessary & doable.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
published - Google Drive
drive.google.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
you have to be an idiot to not think @schumer.senate.gov wasn’t orchestrating this—still playing politics as if we are stupid!
we require change & we don’t have to wait — read to see why structural change is necessary & doable.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
we require change & we don’t have to wait — read to see why structural change is necessary & doable.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
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The president lacks the authority to dismiss state charges or pardon state convictions.
Trump offers symbolic, preemptive pardons to 2020 election deniers
The president lacks the authority to dismiss state charges or pardon state convictions.
www.courthousenews.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The president lacks the authority to dismiss state charges or pardon state convictions.
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I received your campaign text. I agree that a people-powered movement must finally make healthcare a human right—Time to end political games
Please read my plea re current Senate & House Democrats to act now & my explanation of how & share. Thank you. Hope you win
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Please read my plea re current Senate & House Democrats to act now & my explanation of how & share. Thank you. Hope you win
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
published - Google Drive
drive.google.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I received your campaign text. I agree that a people-powered movement must finally make healthcare a human right—Time to end political games
Please read my plea re current Senate & House Democrats to act now & my explanation of how & share. Thank you. Hope you win
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Please read my plea re current Senate & House Democrats to act now & my explanation of how & share. Thank you. Hope you win
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
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How do we keep this momentum going in 2026? Find the courage to stand up to the enforced party wisdom that keeps too many Democrats from telling the whole truth.
November 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
How do we keep this momentum going in 2026? Find the courage to stand up to the enforced party wisdom that keeps too many Democrats from telling the whole truth.
Leadership change when leaders won’t change—tell @schume.senate.gov posturing with no possibility of change’s not what we want from democrats
Memo for U.S. Congressional Integrity Restructure—please read & share with colleagues
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
#StructuralKindness #DemocracyByDesign
Memo for U.S. Congressional Integrity Restructure—please read & share with colleagues
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
#StructuralKindness #DemocracyByDesign
November 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Leadership change when leaders won’t change—tell @schume.senate.gov posturing with no possibility of change’s not what we want from democrats
Memo for U.S. Congressional Integrity Restructure—please read & share with colleagues
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
#StructuralKindness #DemocracyByDesign
Memo for U.S. Congressional Integrity Restructure—please read & share with colleagues
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
#StructuralKindness #DemocracyByDesign
@sanders.senate.gov @welch.senate.gov @warren.senate.gov @slotkin.senate.gov @maddowblog.bsky.social @amyklobuchar.com
@balint.house.gov
@raskin.house.gov
please listen to your constituents
@balint.house.gov
@raskin.house.gov
please listen to your constituents
Just finished Memo for U.S. Congressional Integrity Restructure — a path for simple majority to restore open debate in both chambers. drive.google.com/drive/folder... #StructuralKindness #DemocracyByDesign
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
@sanders.senate.gov @welch.senate.gov @warren.senate.gov @slotkin.senate.gov @maddowblog.bsky.social @amyklobuchar.com
@balint.house.gov
@raskin.house.gov
please listen to your constituents
@balint.house.gov
@raskin.house.gov
please listen to your constituents
Just finished Memo for U.S. Congressional Integrity Restructure — a path for simple majority to restore open debate in both chambers. drive.google.com/drive/folder... #StructuralKindness #DemocracyByDesign
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Just finished Memo for U.S. Congressional Integrity Restructure — a path for simple majority to restore open debate in both chambers. drive.google.com/drive/folder... #StructuralKindness #DemocracyByDesign
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the 5 GOP who have risen up against Tarriffs should take power with dems — that’s the number we need!!!
Stop the Stupid!
Stop the Stupid!
October 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
the 5 GOP who have risen up against Tarriffs should take power with dems — that’s the number we need!!!
Stop the Stupid!
Stop the Stupid!
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Stop The Stupid
Philosophy of Structure—Kindness v Cruelty drive.google.com/file/d/1C12v...
Humanizing Democracy—Governance: Fairness with Freedom, Dignity with Autonomy drive.google.com/file/d/1f3V7...
Democracy’s Civic Evolution Unapologetic Structural Kindness drive.google.com/file/d/1XpKD...
Philosophy of Structure—Kindness v Cruelty drive.google.com/file/d/1C12v...
Humanizing Democracy—Governance: Fairness with Freedom, Dignity with Autonomy drive.google.com/file/d/1f3V7...
Democracy’s Civic Evolution Unapologetic Structural Kindness drive.google.com/file/d/1XpKD...
October 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Stop The Stupid
Philosophy of Structure—Kindness v Cruelty drive.google.com/file/d/1C12v...
Humanizing Democracy—Governance: Fairness with Freedom, Dignity with Autonomy drive.google.com/file/d/1f3V7...
Democracy’s Civic Evolution Unapologetic Structural Kindness drive.google.com/file/d/1XpKD...
Philosophy of Structure—Kindness v Cruelty drive.google.com/file/d/1C12v...
Humanizing Democracy—Governance: Fairness with Freedom, Dignity with Autonomy drive.google.com/file/d/1f3V7...
Democracy’s Civic Evolution Unapologetic Structural Kindness drive.google.com/file/d/1XpKD...
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@jackierosen.bsky.social I heard you say only 4 republicans are needed on @theweeknightmsnbc.bsky.social — do you realize what can happen?
Mindblowingly simple to thwart Trump admin! Who among you will take a stand? Dump Thune & Shummer! We need new leadership now! @michaelsteele.bsky.social
Mindblowingly simple to thwart Trump admin! Who among you will take a stand? Dump Thune & Shummer! We need new leadership now! @michaelsteele.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
@jackierosen.bsky.social I heard you say only 4 republicans are needed on @theweeknightmsnbc.bsky.social — do you realize what can happen?
Mindblowingly simple to thwart Trump admin! Who among you will take a stand? Dump Thune & Shummer! We need new leadership now! @michaelsteele.bsky.social
Mindblowingly simple to thwart Trump admin! Who among you will take a stand? Dump Thune & Shummer! We need new leadership now! @michaelsteele.bsky.social
@jackierosen.bsky.social I heard you say only 4 republicans are needed on @theweeknightmsnbc.bsky.social — do you realize what can happen?
Mindblowingly simple to thwart Trump admin! Who among you will take a stand? Dump Thune & Shummer! We need new leadership now! @michaelsteele.bsky.social
Mindblowingly simple to thwart Trump admin! Who among you will take a stand? Dump Thune & Shummer! We need new leadership now! @michaelsteele.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
@jackierosen.bsky.social I heard you say only 4 republicans are needed on @theweeknightmsnbc.bsky.social — do you realize what can happen?
Mindblowingly simple to thwart Trump admin! Who among you will take a stand? Dump Thune & Shummer! We need new leadership now! @michaelsteele.bsky.social
Mindblowingly simple to thwart Trump admin! Who among you will take a stand? Dump Thune & Shummer! We need new leadership now! @michaelsteele.bsky.social
@jackierosen.bsky.social I heard you say only 4 republicans are needed on @theweeknight.msnbc.com — do you realize what can happen?
Mindblowingly simple to thwart Trump admin! Who among you will take a stand? Dump Thune & Shummer! We need new leadership now! Meanwhile, there is also this: … (1/2)
Mindblowingly simple to thwart Trump admin! Who among you will take a stand? Dump Thune & Shummer! We need new leadership now! Meanwhile, there is also this: … (1/2)
October 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
@jackierosen.bsky.social I heard you say only 4 republicans are needed on @theweeknight.msnbc.com — do you realize what can happen?
Mindblowingly simple to thwart Trump admin! Who among you will take a stand? Dump Thune & Shummer! We need new leadership now! Meanwhile, there is also this: … (1/2)
Mindblowingly simple to thwart Trump admin! Who among you will take a stand? Dump Thune & Shummer! We need new leadership now! Meanwhile, there is also this: … (1/2)
Time to Act—NOW
1—Philosophy of Structure—Kindness v Cruelty drive.google.com/file/d/1C12v...
2—Humanizing Democracy drive.google.com/file/d/1f3V7...
3—Democracy’s Civic Evolution drive.google.com/file/d/1XpKD...
Earlier Humanizing Democracy (original framing essay)
drive.google.com/file/d/1Dq1E...
1—Philosophy of Structure—Kindness v Cruelty drive.google.com/file/d/1C12v...
2—Humanizing Democracy drive.google.com/file/d/1f3V7...
3—Democracy’s Civic Evolution drive.google.com/file/d/1XpKD...
Earlier Humanizing Democracy (original framing essay)
drive.google.com/file/d/1Dq1E...
October 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Time to Act—NOW
1—Philosophy of Structure—Kindness v Cruelty drive.google.com/file/d/1C12v...
2—Humanizing Democracy drive.google.com/file/d/1f3V7...
3—Democracy’s Civic Evolution drive.google.com/file/d/1XpKD...
Earlier Humanizing Democracy (original framing essay)
drive.google.com/file/d/1Dq1E...
1—Philosophy of Structure—Kindness v Cruelty drive.google.com/file/d/1C12v...
2—Humanizing Democracy drive.google.com/file/d/1f3V7...
3—Democracy’s Civic Evolution drive.google.com/file/d/1XpKD...
Earlier Humanizing Democracy (original framing essay)
drive.google.com/file/d/1Dq1E...
my thinking: with a genuine viable vision—coherent, actionable moral architecture that isn’t utopian—it’s implementable because it translates ethics into design logic—maybe congressmen’s courage will surface?
I’m a philosopher & poet 🤷🏼♀️what I hope for is a humane America that aims for its ideals.
I’m a philosopher & poet 🤷🏼♀️what I hope for is a humane America that aims for its ideals.
Time to Act—NOW
1—Philosophy of Structure—Kindness v Cruelty drive.google.com/file/d/1C12v...
2—Humanizing Democracy drive.google.com/file/d/1f3V7...
3—Democracy’s Civic Evolution drive.google.com/file/d/1XpKD...
Earlier Humanizing Democracy (original framing essay)
drive.google.com/file/d/1Dq1E...
1—Philosophy of Structure—Kindness v Cruelty drive.google.com/file/d/1C12v...
2—Humanizing Democracy drive.google.com/file/d/1f3V7...
3—Democracy’s Civic Evolution drive.google.com/file/d/1XpKD...
Earlier Humanizing Democracy (original framing essay)
drive.google.com/file/d/1Dq1E...
October 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
my thinking: with a genuine viable vision—coherent, actionable moral architecture that isn’t utopian—it’s implementable because it translates ethics into design logic—maybe congressmen’s courage will surface?
I’m a philosopher & poet 🤷🏼♀️what I hope for is a humane America that aims for its ideals.
I’m a philosopher & poet 🤷🏼♀️what I hope for is a humane America that aims for its ideals.