Paul Johnston
@pej9.bsky.social
Oldasdurt on the other site. Retired Ob/Gyn, ex-farmer. MIT, UNC, Dual citizen (Canada)
Athens, GA
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Roberts says no one should ignore SCOTUS rulings. However I think sane people ought to ignore insane rulings (which is most of them from this bunch of yahoos).
January 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Roberts says no one should ignore SCOTUS rulings. However I think sane people ought to ignore insane rulings (which is most of them from this bunch of yahoos).
Responded on x to a tweet from the Keek thusly: Future human beings will call us benighted, ignorant and foolish because we gave all our money to crooks and charlatans, meanwhile failing to ensure equal rights and a decent living for all, and universal health care. So, yeah, f*ck Mars.
January 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Responded on x to a tweet from the Keek thusly: Future human beings will call us benighted, ignorant and foolish because we gave all our money to crooks and charlatans, meanwhile failing to ensure equal rights and a decent living for all, and universal health care. So, yeah, f*ck Mars.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanza to all who celebrate!!
December 26, 2024 at 12:55 AM
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanza to all who celebrate!!
Dear Congress: The time to defang Elon is now, while he lacks real power. After Jan 20 he’ll be dictating the terms of your service through Trump and your options will dry up. Think about this and act before it’s too late!!
December 21, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Dear Congress: The time to defang Elon is now, while he lacks real power. After Jan 20 he’ll be dictating the terms of your service through Trump and your options will dry up. Think about this and act before it’s too late!!
Let’s pick a name for the conjoined presidential
Snugglemates! Which of the following portmanteau’s do you prefer?
1. Donelon
2. Elodon
3. Trusk
4. Mutru
It’s pretty clear Elon is running the show, so my gut says he probably should come first, but I am willing to bow to popular opinion.
Snugglemates! Which of the following portmanteau’s do you prefer?
1. Donelon
2. Elodon
3. Trusk
4. Mutru
It’s pretty clear Elon is running the show, so my gut says he probably should come first, but I am willing to bow to popular opinion.
December 19, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Let’s pick a name for the conjoined presidential
Snugglemates! Which of the following portmanteau’s do you prefer?
1. Donelon
2. Elodon
3. Trusk
4. Mutru
It’s pretty clear Elon is running the show, so my gut says he probably should come first, but I am willing to bow to popular opinion.
Snugglemates! Which of the following portmanteau’s do you prefer?
1. Donelon
2. Elodon
3. Trusk
4. Mutru
It’s pretty clear Elon is running the show, so my gut says he probably should come first, but I am willing to bow to popular opinion.
Didn’t Trump get elected? Why are his supporters letting Musk run the country? And hugely more pork to farmers? And a big increase in the debt ceiling? Wasn’t that exactly what Trump supporters elected him not to do? 🤨
Looks like the election of Donelon crashed the market, too.
Looks like the election of Donelon crashed the market, too.
December 18, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Didn’t Trump get elected? Why are his supporters letting Musk run the country? And hugely more pork to farmers? And a big increase in the debt ceiling? Wasn’t that exactly what Trump supporters elected him not to do? 🤨
Looks like the election of Donelon crashed the market, too.
Looks like the election of Donelon crashed the market, too.
The original post is a passionate and well-written polemic by one of the great warriors of the resistance. I urge everyone to read it and stand with Jo. We will never give up!
I have been blown away by the incredible support I have received in response to this essay. We are so much stronger when we stand together. And when we stand up to the bullies as a collective, we win. Fuck the trolls, they can’t and they won’t scare us into silence. 💙💪🏻
I love you guys!!
I love you guys!!
They don’t know me, and I don’t owe them shit, but I will do them this one little favor, I’ll give them this one teeny tidbit of advice - if you underestimate me, you’ll do so at your own peril.
Believe me.
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
Believe me.
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
December 6, 2024 at 9:10 PM
The original post is a passionate and well-written polemic by one of the great warriors of the resistance. I urge everyone to read it and stand with Jo. We will never give up!
This is great advice!!
This is truly the best legal advice we can give.
i’m gonna just watch this at least once a day and i recommend everyone do the same
December 6, 2024 at 8:43 PM
This is great advice!!
An important point. Salaries of top US insurance executives contribute to that. Also the rejection of legit claims that are refiled & eventually paid, as well as the back-and- forth bickering over many claims. There are high admin costs
at the provider level as well as at insurers.
at the provider level as well as at insurers.
Sometimes the combination of arrogance and ignorance is breathtaking. Yes, US health care has high admin costs; that's because it relies so much on private insurers. Govt-run health insurance has much lower overhead
December 6, 2024 at 8:34 PM
An important point. Salaries of top US insurance executives contribute to that. Also the rejection of legit claims that are refiled & eventually paid, as well as the back-and- forth bickering over many claims. There are high admin costs
at the provider level as well as at insurers.
at the provider level as well as at insurers.
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Sometimes the combination of arrogance and ignorance is breathtaking. Yes, US health care has high admin costs; that's because it relies so much on private insurers. Govt-run health insurance has much lower overhead
December 6, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Sometimes the combination of arrogance and ignorance is breathtaking. Yes, US health care has high admin costs; that's because it relies so much on private insurers. Govt-run health insurance has much lower overhead
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Following a private Senate briefing on the pandemic, Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue purchased stocks in companies that produce body bags and PPE. Both were voted out of office. Currently, they are nominees for positions in the Trump administration. #MAGA
December 6, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Following a private Senate briefing on the pandemic, Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue purchased stocks in companies that produce body bags and PPE. Both were voted out of office. Currently, they are nominees for positions in the Trump administration. #MAGA
He did give it away…
Healthcare should be free for all!
As Jesus intended.
As Jesus intended.
December 6, 2024 at 12:54 AM
He did give it away…
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Healthcare should be free for all!
As Jesus intended.
As Jesus intended.
December 6, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Healthcare should be free for all!
As Jesus intended.
As Jesus intended.
It a very sad state of affairs when a number of “laboratories of democracy” are murdering their own citizens. So much for being pro-life. 🤬
I warned that the GOP would cover up the negative impacts of their policies. www.rawstory.com/abortion-ban...
'Bodies are piling up': Reporter finds GOP-led states are hiding abortion ban death toll
Some Republican-led states that passed near-total abortion bans have mysteriously stopped collecting statistics on maternal mortality over the last couple of years — and some observers suspect it's no...
www.rawstory.com
December 6, 2024 at 12:53 AM
It a very sad state of affairs when a number of “laboratories of democracy” are murdering their own citizens. So much for being pro-life. 🤬
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This is a stellar piece of writing. Please read!
December 6, 2024 at 12:48 AM
This is a stellar piece of writing. Please read!
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So true. There are so many examples. I’m thinking of buying a new car vs a used one.
December 6, 2024 at 12:36 AM
So true. There are so many examples. I’m thinking of buying a new car vs a used one.
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Saying “I promise not to drink on the job” because you have a record of drinking on the job, should be disqualifying as fuck for ANY job, let alone the Secretary of Defense.
Why didn’t he also say, “I promise not to sexually assault any women on the job.”
Is sexual assault not as disqualifying?
Why didn’t he also say, “I promise not to sexually assault any women on the job.”
Is sexual assault not as disqualifying?
December 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Saying “I promise not to drink on the job” because you have a record of drinking on the job, should be disqualifying as fuck for ANY job, let alone the Secretary of Defense.
Why didn’t he also say, “I promise not to sexually assault any women on the job.”
Is sexual assault not as disqualifying?
Why didn’t he also say, “I promise not to sexually assault any women on the job.”
Is sexual assault not as disqualifying?
The murder of Brian Thompson & the ensuing outpouring of hate for health insurance companies suggests two things:
1. The US needs universal health care.
2. We need a serious discussion of what should be covered & what shouldn’t. Our expectations have outgrown our wallets.
1. The US needs universal health care.
2. We need a serious discussion of what should be covered & what shouldn’t. Our expectations have outgrown our wallets.
December 6, 2024 at 12:02 AM
The murder of Brian Thompson & the ensuing outpouring of hate for health insurance companies suggests two things:
1. The US needs universal health care.
2. We need a serious discussion of what should be covered & what shouldn’t. Our expectations have outgrown our wallets.
1. The US needs universal health care.
2. We need a serious discussion of what should be covered & what shouldn’t. Our expectations have outgrown our wallets.
Y’all, please answer a question: Lotta people on here with little or no profile, DMing something like “How are you doing today?” Are these bots? Something else? Anyone’s take on these would be much appreciated! Thanks!
December 4, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Y’all, please answer a question: Lotta people on here with little or no profile, DMing something like “How are you doing today?” Are these bots? Something else? Anyone’s take on these would be much appreciated! Thanks!
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Good morning and Happy Wednesday to everyone who KNOWS that trump's unserious approach to the presidency will cause shit to go haywire again, and he will look to blame it on DEMs, fake news, and anyone but HIMSELF.
And we'll be right here to direct the blame to him.
And we'll be right here to direct the blame to him.
December 4, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Good morning and Happy Wednesday to everyone who KNOWS that trump's unserious approach to the presidency will cause shit to go haywire again, and he will look to blame it on DEMs, fake news, and anyone but HIMSELF.
And we'll be right here to direct the blame to him.
And we'll be right here to direct the blame to him.
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HAVE YOU HEARD THIS AWESOME NEWS?
Women NATIONWIDE can still receive safe, effective & affordable medication abortion services via the #ASafeChoice Network of physicians.
IMPORTANT! ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN WITH SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS.
AND Let's make this viral. social.demcast.com/s/hD321ARG
Women NATIONWIDE can still receive safe, effective & affordable medication abortion services via the #ASafeChoice Network of physicians.
IMPORTANT! ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN WITH SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS.
AND Let's make this viral. social.demcast.com/s/hD321ARG
Click to Visit #ASafeChoice Network
social.demcast.com
December 4, 2024 at 9:33 PM
HAVE YOU HEARD THIS AWESOME NEWS?
Women NATIONWIDE can still receive safe, effective & affordable medication abortion services via the #ASafeChoice Network of physicians.
IMPORTANT! ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN WITH SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS.
AND Let's make this viral. social.demcast.com/s/hD321ARG
Women NATIONWIDE can still receive safe, effective & affordable medication abortion services via the #ASafeChoice Network of physicians.
IMPORTANT! ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN WITH SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS.
AND Let's make this viral. social.demcast.com/s/hD321ARG