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Actually, there is a Republican Healthcare Plan. It's called "Free market health care", and everybody gets to go to the health insurance companies and buy their own health care. Doesn't matter that it's the worst kind of health care. That's the plan.

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As Dr. Oz Helps Prove 'There Is No Republican Health Care Plan,' Democrats Have Solution Most Refuse to Embrace: Medicare for All | Common Dreams

"Healthcare is becoming unsustainable under Trump," says one progressive politician running for US Senate. "Medicare for All would fix it."

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November 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

Learn a second language. Because.
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Speaking more than one language may help the brain stay younger

Speaking more than one language can slow down the brain's aging and lower risks linked to accelerated aging.

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November 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

Does anybody really believe that prices for anything are going to come back down?

November 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

Tonight, the phone started the 4 song journey with Cherry Bullet. Whistle Like That.
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Whistle Like That (Whistle Like That)

YouTube video by Cherry Bullet - Topic

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November 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

It is only a matter of time, if things stay as they are.
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US Inequality Is Way Past Revolution Time - PopularResistance.Org

One would think that perhaps the greatest benefit of being a cog in the wheel of a bloodthirsty, predatory, wholly unaccountable, rapacious global empire is being rich. Not rich in an Elon Musk / Mono...

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November 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

They want war in Venezuela. Because. Money and power seeks more money and power.

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Chaos: The Trump Doctrine For Latin America - PopularResistance.Org

The US, under Trump, is unapologetically an empire operating without pretense. International law is for losers. A newly minted War Department, deploying the most lethal killing machine in world histor...

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November 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

First step. Make homelessness illegal.
Second step. Make a lot of homeless people.
Third step. PRESTO! Instant free workforce that's stuck in prisons!

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'Reckless and Irresponsible': Trump Plans Deep Housing Cuts That Could Leave 200,000 Homeless | Common Dreams

"HUD's current path risks causing a dangerous spike in street homelessness," warned a group of Senate Democrats.

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November 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

"Let them eat cake..." The response is coming. And the rich won't like it.
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500+ Experts Worldwide Call for Global Panel to Address ‘Inequality Emergency’ | Common Dreams

Economic inequality is a policy choice, not a given. Over 500 experts are calling for urgent action to address the inequality emergency. Will world leaders listen and establish an International Panel ...

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November 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

Those with money don't care. They will be safe and sound in their zillion dollar bunkers, protected from the environment. The rest of us can die.

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As World Convenes in Brazil, WHO Warns of Dire Health Impacts of Climate Crisis | Common Dreams

New WHO report warns of global health emergency due to climate crisis. Urgent action needed to protect healthcare infrastructure.

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November 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

In typical behavior for a dictatorship, Trump and company now classify Left wing,, Anti-Fascist groups in the EU at terrorist organizations.
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Broadening Assault on the Left, Trump Designates EU Anti-Fascist Groups as ‘Foreign Terrorist Organizations’ | Common Dreams

Trump expanded his war on the left, labeling European antifascist groups as "foreign terrorist organizations." Journalist Ken Klippenstein warns it may open US citizens up to "FISA surveillance, seizu...

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November 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

In case you didn't know. They are detaining and deporting innocent people who have committed no crimes.

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'Worst of the Worst'? DOJ Figures Show 97.4% of 614 Detained Immigrants in Chicago Had No Criminal Record | Common Dreams

Of 614 people on list who may have been unlawfully arrested and detained by federal officials, only 16 had a criminal record of any kind.

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November 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

My brain cells see this headline, and scream, "With the current US Administration, and EPA? Not a chance in hell. They're going to drill."

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Can an Imperiled Frog Stop Oil Drilling Near Denver Suburbs? Residents Hope So.

Threatened northern leopard frogs found near site of what would be one of state's largest fossil fuel operations.

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November 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

Post your favorite Star Trek character. Wrong answers only.

November 15, 2025 at 2:14 AM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

Tonight, the phone started with Red Velvet. Psycho.
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Red Velvet 레드벨벳 'Psycho' Performance Video

YouTube video by Red Velvet

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November 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

Oh. Look. Another white man makes the news.
"Man bludgeons female co-worker to death with sledgehammer"
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MSN

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November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM

Mark

@mysoulstears.bsky.social

I have said for years that if no one was physically injured (shot, beaten, etc.) then these people believe what happened wasn't really a crime. Looking at the news today, that is very clearly being illustrated.

November 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM