Magpie
@magpiemoon13.bsky.social
📚 Coffee addict, bookworm, purveyor of random info, dendrophile… 🍃
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Not a bad idea. 🤔
May 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Not a bad idea. 🤔
GOOD GODS. 😳
HASSAN: What is habeas corpus?
NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country
HASSAN: That's incorrect
NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country
HASSAN: That's incorrect
May 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
GOOD GODS. 😳
Yeah, I see. Unfortunately, those who NEED to see don’t. 🫤
Trump says he’ll use revenue from tariffs to “offset” more big tax cuts.
Those tax cuts will disproportionately benefit wealthy Americans and big corporations.
But revenue raised from tariffs will be coming disproportionately from average working people.
See how this works?
Those tax cuts will disproportionately benefit wealthy Americans and big corporations.
But revenue raised from tariffs will be coming disproportionately from average working people.
See how this works?
April 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Yeah, I see. Unfortunately, those who NEED to see don’t. 🫤
Public libraries are about so much more than books; they’re about community!
I'm at a meeting at my public library. It is a community garden orientation, and plots are very cheap. Volunteer hours are used for maintenance and growing food for soup kitchens and the community. The org is supported by a local non profit.
This is one of many things public libraries do. Fund them
This is one of many things public libraries do. Fund them
March 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Public libraries are about so much more than books; they’re about community!
This is unconscionable. I weep for what my country has become. 😖
“The US defense department webpage celebrating an army general who served in the Vietnam war and was awarded the country’s highest military decoration has been removed and the letters ‘DEI’
added to the site’s address…
The URL was also changed, with the word “medal” changed to “
‘deimedal.’”
added to the site’s address…
The URL was also changed, with the word “medal” changed to “
‘deimedal.’”
Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US Department of Defense website
Page honoring Charles C Rogers for his Vietnam war service is now defunct with letters ‘DEI’ added to website address
www.theguardian.com
March 16, 2025 at 11:18 PM
This is unconscionable. I weep for what my country has become. 😖
😒
When Trump was sworn in, Elon Musk's corporations were under more than 32 investigations conducted by at least 11 federal agencies.
Most of the cases are now closed or likely to be closed soon, and the federal agencies are being defanged by DOGE.
Funny how that works, huh?
Most of the cases are now closed or likely to be closed soon, and the federal agencies are being defanged by DOGE.
Funny how that works, huh?
March 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
😒
The US reminds me of that girl who keeps going back to her toxic ex because he swears he’s changed. 😒
March 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The US reminds me of that girl who keeps going back to her toxic ex because he swears he’s changed. 😒
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RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
February 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
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Over 400,000 Americans died fighting the horrors of fascism in WWII—now we have Trump henchmen mimicking a Nazi salute? It’s a disgusting insult to their sacrifice and a chilling sign of where we’re headed.
January 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Over 400,000 Americans died fighting the horrors of fascism in WWII—now we have Trump henchmen mimicking a Nazi salute? It’s a disgusting insult to their sacrifice and a chilling sign of where we’re headed.
This quote is particularly relevant today, I think.
January 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
This quote is particularly relevant today, I think.
Good catch by @patriottakes.bsky.social!
This shake down of TikTok is Trump’s long con.
Trump started the TikTok ban, but has now flipped-flopped to play the hero while looking to enrich new owners (his donors).
There is nothing in this post about protecting American’s data, Trump’s original justification for the ban.
Trump started the TikTok ban, but has now flipped-flopped to play the hero while looking to enrich new owners (his donors).
There is nothing in this post about protecting American’s data, Trump’s original justification for the ban.
January 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Good catch by @patriottakes.bsky.social!
State-run media? That defeats the beauty of TicToc. No, thank you!
Annnnd there it is. There’s the scam.
Just FYI, we won’t use TikTok if Trump, Musk, Bezos, or Zuck have anything to do with its ownership.
Hope that helps 👍
Just FYI, we won’t use TikTok if Trump, Musk, Bezos, or Zuck have anything to do with its ownership.
Hope that helps 👍
January 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
State-run media? That defeats the beauty of TicToc. No, thank you!
The SAVE ACT will potentially disenfranchise indigenous voters. Call your representative NOW!
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January 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The SAVE ACT will potentially disenfranchise indigenous voters. Call your representative NOW!
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FEEL THE BERN! 🔥
January 9, 2025 at 4:47 AM
FEEL THE BERN! 🔥
Whoa. 😳
You know why I love reading? These days it’s one of the few respites from being constantly advertised to.
December 31, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Whoa. 😳
Twinkle twinkle little Musk
You’ve become a soulless husk
Up upon your throne so high
With only “friends” that you can buy…
You’ve become a soulless husk
Up upon your throne so high
With only “friends” that you can buy…
December 28, 2024 at 9:56 PM
Twinkle twinkle little Musk
You’ve become a soulless husk
Up upon your throne so high
With only “friends” that you can buy…
You’ve become a soulless husk
Up upon your throne so high
With only “friends” that you can buy…
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After some Costco shareholders asked the company to end its DEI policies, this was their response: “Our board has considered this proposal and believes that our commitment to an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary."
This explains why Costco is an industry leader!
This explains why Costco is an industry leader!
December 27, 2024 at 8:44 PM
After some Costco shareholders asked the company to end its DEI policies, this was their response: “Our board has considered this proposal and believes that our commitment to an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary."
This explains why Costco is an industry leader!
This explains why Costco is an industry leader!
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Sound about right.
December 19, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Sound about right.
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Under Chair Lina Khan, the FTC just voted to ban junk fees in hotels and live-event ticketing.
This is exactly what government working for the people looks like.
The lone no vote against this rule? Trump's pick for FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson.
The contrast couldn't be clearer.
This is exactly what government working for the people looks like.
The lone no vote against this rule? Trump's pick for FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson.
The contrast couldn't be clearer.
Trump FTC Pick Casts Lone No Vote on Rule Banning Deceptive Junk Fees | Common Dreams
Andrew Ferguson has opposed several major initiatives championed by Lina Khan, including FTC rules banning anti-worker noncompete agreements and making it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions.
www.commondreams.org
December 19, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Under Chair Lina Khan, the FTC just voted to ban junk fees in hotels and live-event ticketing.
This is exactly what government working for the people looks like.
The lone no vote against this rule? Trump's pick for FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson.
The contrast couldn't be clearer.
This is exactly what government working for the people looks like.
The lone no vote against this rule? Trump's pick for FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson.
The contrast couldn't be clearer.
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Imagine.
Education delivers creative, thoughtful citizenry.
Health systems deliver health.
Managed markets deliver opportunity & prosperity.
Media deliver truth.
Courts deliver justice.
Elected officials deliver progress.
You may say I'm a dreamer. I'm not the only one.
Education delivers creative, thoughtful citizenry.
Health systems deliver health.
Managed markets deliver opportunity & prosperity.
Media deliver truth.
Courts deliver justice.
Elected officials deliver progress.
You may say I'm a dreamer. I'm not the only one.
December 15, 2024 at 2:05 AM
Imagine.
Education delivers creative, thoughtful citizenry.
Health systems deliver health.
Managed markets deliver opportunity & prosperity.
Media deliver truth.
Courts deliver justice.
Elected officials deliver progress.
You may say I'm a dreamer. I'm not the only one.
Education delivers creative, thoughtful citizenry.
Health systems deliver health.
Managed markets deliver opportunity & prosperity.
Media deliver truth.
Courts deliver justice.
Elected officials deliver progress.
You may say I'm a dreamer. I'm not the only one.
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I’m excited for @gregcasar.bsky.social’s leadership at the Progressive Caucus. He’s going to be great.
Newly elected Congressional Progressive Caucus chair Greg Casar is already cooking
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
December 7, 2024 at 4:46 PM
I’m excited for @gregcasar.bsky.social’s leadership at the Progressive Caucus. He’s going to be great.
The relevance of this movie right now is astonishing. 😳
December 2, 2024 at 1:30 AM
The relevance of this movie right now is astonishing. 😳