Rosie
@luvlyroz.bsky.social
Latina, life-long Democrat. Retired attorney, Mom to an MD, ESQ and a CPA. Grandma to 2 awesome boys ❤️ Dodgers fan 💙
🥀 Seeking comfort & strength during this agonizing time of our lives, as well as reasons for optimism & hope.
~I do not respond to DMs~😔
🥀 Seeking comfort & strength during this agonizing time of our lives, as well as reasons for optimism & hope.
~I do not respond to DMs~😔
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A massive regressive national sales tax imposed upon every American by a president with no constitutional authority to impose a national sales tax. The reason why the founders gave this power to Congress is because this would never pass any Congress- even this one.
August 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
A massive regressive national sales tax imposed upon every American by a president with no constitutional authority to impose a national sales tax. The reason why the founders gave this power to Congress is because this would never pass any Congress- even this one.
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@davidfrum.bsky.social "The pro-Trump party exposed its face to the world in the Oval Office today. Nobody who saw that face will ever forget the grotesque sight."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
www.theatlantic.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
@davidfrum.bsky.social "The pro-Trump party exposed its face to the world in the Oval Office today. Nobody who saw that face will ever forget the grotesque sight."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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There were certainly signs
February 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
There were certainly signs
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He and Musk have no idea what they are doing. Dangerous clowns
From @reuters.com: President Donald Trump's sweeping foreign aid freeze has stalled a United Nations program in Mexico aimed at stopping imported fentanyl chemicals from reaching the country's drug cartels, according to eight people familiar with the situation.
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
February 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
He and Musk have no idea what they are doing. Dangerous clowns
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If I am understanding correctly this is DOGE's version of "gov't efficiency"
Blast an unbaked email, create mass confusion, make managers dream up their interpretation of the guidance, and then days later say, "Nevermind."
Then another email kicks off the whole process again.
Gov't efficiency!
Blast an unbaked email, create mass confusion, make managers dream up their interpretation of the guidance, and then days later say, "Nevermind."
Then another email kicks off the whole process again.
Gov't efficiency!
February 24, 2025 at 10:37 PM
If I am understanding correctly this is DOGE's version of "gov't efficiency"
Blast an unbaked email, create mass confusion, make managers dream up their interpretation of the guidance, and then days later say, "Nevermind."
Then another email kicks off the whole process again.
Gov't efficiency!
Blast an unbaked email, create mass confusion, make managers dream up their interpretation of the guidance, and then days later say, "Nevermind."
Then another email kicks off the whole process again.
Gov't efficiency!
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Better not call it a “vaccine” or it might not get approved. Maybe market it as a recreational drug.
In a small trial, nearly half of pancreatic cancer patients who received an mRNA vaccine had no signs of relapse after three years.
Dr. Vinod Balachandran from @mskcancercenter.bsky.social joins us to discuss the results and what they could mean for cancer treatment.
Dr. Vinod Balachandran from @mskcancercenter.bsky.social joins us to discuss the results and what they could mean for cancer treatment.
A Vaccine For Pancreatic Cancer Continues To Show Promise
In a small trial, nearly half of pancreatic cancer patients who received an mRNA vaccine for the disease had no relapse three years later.
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February 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Better not call it a “vaccine” or it might not get approved. Maybe market it as a recreational drug.
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Trump is doing things that are unpopular and hurt Americans because he knows there won’t be any more elections. He believes he is untouchable.
February 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Trump is doing things that are unpopular and hurt Americans because he knows there won’t be any more elections. He believes he is untouchable.
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Couple things wrong with what he’s doing there:
An O-9 can’t be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, nor can a retired anything - they’d have to be recalled to active duty and promoted first
An O-9 can’t be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, nor can a retired anything - they’d have to be recalled to active duty and promoted first
February 22, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Couple things wrong with what he’s doing there:
An O-9 can’t be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, nor can a retired anything - they’d have to be recalled to active duty and promoted first
An O-9 can’t be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, nor can a retired anything - they’d have to be recalled to active duty and promoted first
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None of this has anything to do with effectiveness, or “lethality,” or promoting “warfighters," or any other buzzwords. It is praetorianism, plain and simple, and it is an assault on our military and our democracy.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
A Friday Night Massacre at the Pentagon
Trump’s purge started with his firing of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the top Navy officer, and the vice chief of the Air Force.
www.theatlantic.com
February 22, 2025 at 3:28 AM
None of this has anything to do with effectiveness, or “lethality,” or promoting “warfighters," or any other buzzwords. It is praetorianism, plain and simple, and it is an assault on our military and our democracy.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Why would anyone who is a patriot and loves this country do this?
Because Trump isn’t a patriot and doesn’t love this country. And together we must stop him.
Because Trump isn’t a patriot and doesn’t love this country. And together we must stop him.
Three things that make the U.S. the envy of the world:
1) Professionalized military with strong norm of civilian control
2) Higher education and cutting-edge scientific research
3) Ability to welcome immigrants and attract the “best and the brightest”
All three are under threat.
1) Professionalized military with strong norm of civilian control
2) Higher education and cutting-edge scientific research
3) Ability to welcome immigrants and attract the “best and the brightest”
All three are under threat.
February 22, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Why would anyone who is a patriot and loves this country do this?
Because Trump isn’t a patriot and doesn’t love this country. And together we must stop him.
Because Trump isn’t a patriot and doesn’t love this country. And together we must stop him.
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There is no plan to lower egg prices, as Trump confirmed earlier today by pivoting to lies about the southern border.
Trump is also diverting DHS agents from efforts combatting fentanyl and human trafficking so they can round up immigrant moms and dads instead: americasvoice.org/press_releas...
Trump is also diverting DHS agents from efforts combatting fentanyl and human trafficking so they can round up immigrant moms and dads instead: americasvoice.org/press_releas...
February 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
There is no plan to lower egg prices, as Trump confirmed earlier today by pivoting to lies about the southern border.
Trump is also diverting DHS agents from efforts combatting fentanyl and human trafficking so they can round up immigrant moms and dads instead: americasvoice.org/press_releas...
Trump is also diverting DHS agents from efforts combatting fentanyl and human trafficking so they can round up immigrant moms and dads instead: americasvoice.org/press_releas...
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This is the way…
“The elected officials in Washington have to stop protesting in Washington. They have to go back to their districts…show the consequences…show the school that isn’t operating…they have to make it real.”
With social media, word will spread to neighboring districts—even red ones.
“The elected officials in Washington have to stop protesting in Washington. They have to go back to their districts…show the consequences…show the school that isn’t operating…they have to make it real.”
With social media, word will spread to neighboring districts—even red ones.
February 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
This is the way…
“The elected officials in Washington have to stop protesting in Washington. They have to go back to their districts…show the consequences…show the school that isn’t operating…they have to make it real.”
With social media, word will spread to neighboring districts—even red ones.
“The elected officials in Washington have to stop protesting in Washington. They have to go back to their districts…show the consequences…show the school that isn’t operating…they have to make it real.”
With social media, word will spread to neighboring districts—even red ones.
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Money talks
We got a Costco membership for the first time in our lives today. They asked why & I said because treat your workers well, you value diversity, & you didn’t cave in to authoritarian demands. He said: “We’ve been getting lots of folks saying that, thanks for joining.”
Who needs a gallon of ketchup?
Who needs a gallon of ketchup?
February 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Money talks
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ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF.
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Informal Grievance Template for Adverse Personnel Actions
There is a limited amount of time to oppose personnel actions. Time is short.
www.muellershewrote.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF.
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
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"The budget for 2025 for CFPB is $823 million. Since its creation in 2011, the CFPB has returned $20.7 billion to consumers."
www.npr.org/2025/02/08/n...
www.npr.org/2025/02/08/n...
Russell Vought takes the helm at CFPB as Musk's DOGE accesses key systems
Vought was an architect of Project 2025. He takes over at the consumer finance watchdog as Elon Musk's representatives gained access to the bureau's systems and accounts, including sensitive data.
www.npr.org
February 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
"The budget for 2025 for CFPB is $823 million. Since its creation in 2011, the CFPB has returned $20.7 billion to consumers."
www.npr.org/2025/02/08/n...
www.npr.org/2025/02/08/n...
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THIS IS IT. The special general elections for Florida’s 1st & 6th Congressional Districts are on APRIL 1, 2025. If we flip these seats, we can STOP Project 2025. No excuses! Mark your calendars! Show up!
February 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
THIS IS IT. The special general elections for Florida’s 1st & 6th Congressional Districts are on APRIL 1, 2025. If we flip these seats, we can STOP Project 2025. No excuses! Mark your calendars! Show up!
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BREAKING: A Reagan-appointed federal judge in Seattle has issued a nationwide injunction blocking Trump's executive order, which sought to strip birthright citizenship from Americans born to two undocumented parents.
meidasnews.com/news/reagan-...
meidasnews.com/news/reagan-...
Reagan Appointee Issues Nationwide Injunction Over Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
The federal judge blasted the Trump Administration in the new order.
meidasnews.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:48 AM
BREAKING: A Reagan-appointed federal judge in Seattle has issued a nationwide injunction blocking Trump's executive order, which sought to strip birthright citizenship from Americans born to two undocumented parents.
meidasnews.com/news/reagan-...
meidasnews.com/news/reagan-...
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KEEP CATS SAFE—there is clear proof of cat-human household transmission of bird flu. CDC scientists posted the data—but suddenly deleted soon afterwards. CDC is being blatantly muzzled.
C.D.C. Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Spread Between Cats and People 🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
C.D.C. Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Spread Between Cats and People 🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
February 7, 2025 at 4:23 AM
KEEP CATS SAFE—there is clear proof of cat-human household transmission of bird flu. CDC scientists posted the data—but suddenly deleted soon afterwards. CDC is being blatantly muzzled.
C.D.C. Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Spread Between Cats and People 🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
C.D.C. Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Spread Between Cats and People 🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
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At what point do we call this a constitutional crisis?!
Russell Vought is Trump’s path to authoritarianism.
“He was so clear to us that he believes that it’s a President’s power to ignore the laws as written, that it’s a President’s power to ignore the Constitution.” - @jeff-merkley.bsky.social
Russell Vought is Trump’s path to authoritarianism.
“He was so clear to us that he believes that it’s a President’s power to ignore the laws as written, that it’s a President’s power to ignore the Constitution.” - @jeff-merkley.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 4:12 AM
At what point do we call this a constitutional crisis?!
Russell Vought is Trump’s path to authoritarianism.
“He was so clear to us that he believes that it’s a President’s power to ignore the laws as written, that it’s a President’s power to ignore the Constitution.” - @jeff-merkley.bsky.social
Russell Vought is Trump’s path to authoritarianism.
“He was so clear to us that he believes that it’s a President’s power to ignore the laws as written, that it’s a President’s power to ignore the Constitution.” - @jeff-merkley.bsky.social
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February 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Call to action: 50 protests, 50 states, one day.
#3E #USprotests #endimpunity #endautogenocide #endoligarchy #Feb5
#3E #USprotests #endimpunity #endautogenocide #endoligarchy #Feb5
February 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Call to action: 50 protests, 50 states, one day.
#3E #USprotests #endimpunity #endautogenocide #endoligarchy #Feb5
#3E #USprotests #endimpunity #endautogenocide #endoligarchy #Feb5
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“Work that was halted, according to employees and contractors, included the U.S.’s efforts to stop the spread of an Ebola outbreak in Uganda, an outbreak of the Marburg virus disease in Tanzania, and a multicountry outbreak of Mpox.” www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
How Trump Gutted America’s $40 Billion Aid Agency in Two Weeks
The dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development appears to be a test case for the new administration.
www.wsj.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
“Work that was halted, according to employees and contractors, included the U.S.’s efforts to stop the spread of an Ebola outbreak in Uganda, an outbreak of the Marburg virus disease in Tanzania, and a multicountry outbreak of Mpox.” www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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At a certain point, looking around to point fingers at people is counterproductive. We're in this moment and playing the blame game doesn't help. What matters is what we do next and how we survive this. It might mean a lot of strange alliances and strategic cooperation.
February 5, 2025 at 7:38 AM
At a certain point, looking around to point fingers at people is counterproductive. We're in this moment and playing the blame game doesn't help. What matters is what we do next and how we survive this. It might mean a lot of strange alliances and strategic cooperation.
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An unelected billionaire is illegally seizing control of the US government apparatus and carrying out a flurry of crimes as part of an unprecedented authoritarian power grab that directly violates several laws and the US Constitution. Say it plainly. It’s fact.
February 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM
An unelected billionaire is illegally seizing control of the US government apparatus and carrying out a flurry of crimes as part of an unprecedented authoritarian power grab that directly violates several laws and the US Constitution. Say it plainly. It’s fact.