Something Witty
@phiguru.myatproto.social
Lover of sled dogs, snow, wildlife, & maps.
NH election official.
Autistic & physically disabled.
She/her, live with @shroderdog.net, 2 young adults & 9 critters + so much wildlife.
NH election official.
Autistic & physically disabled.
She/her, live with @shroderdog.net, 2 young adults & 9 critters + so much wildlife.
Pinned
Something Witty
@phiguru.myatproto.social
· Jan 20
FYI, if your username or the majority of skeets are a bunch of emoji or special characters for fun, I will block you because I can't decipher it. Non-English language content is great!
This is not:
🐬 ⋆ 🐾 🎀 𝒲𝒽𝓎? 🎀 🐾 ⋆ 🐬
చհվ?
W̸̨̞̗̻̩͈͕̽̋́̔͛͜ͅh̴̼̩͒͐͌̀̀͒̈́̄̂͝y̸̡̻̟̲̘̺͈̱̅̀̏̈͂?̸̫̦̗̖͙͂̿͋́͂̎̿̕̚͜͠
This is not:
🐬 ⋆ 🐾 🎀 𝒲𝒽𝓎? 🎀 🐾 ⋆ 🐬
చհվ?
W̸̨̞̗̻̩͈͕̽̋́̔͛͜ͅh̴̼̩͒͐͌̀̀͒̈́̄̂͝y̸̡̻̟̲̘̺͈̱̅̀̏̈͂?̸̫̦̗̖͙͂̿͋́͂̎̿̕̚͜͠
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Right, the answer isn't to abandon the party to these weasels.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Right, the answer isn't to abandon the party to these weasels.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
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"good night, and what the fuck"
- edward r. murrow in 2025
- edward r. murrow in 2025
November 10, 2025 at 5:19 AM
"good night, and what the fuck"
- edward r. murrow in 2025
- edward r. murrow in 2025
Shaheen and Hassan (along with King) "negotiated the deal... The deal would not include an extension of the expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies."
Does includes nearly $1bn in funding to enhance security measures and protection for members of Congress plus US Capitol Police. (CNN)
Does includes nearly $1bn in funding to enhance security measures and protection for members of Congress plus US Capitol Police. (CNN)
If you have a Dem senator and you're seeing this right now, CALL THEM RIGHT NOW and tell them NO. If you don't know anyone who would be affected by this, call them for my friend Lisa. She cannot afford insurance without ACA subsidies and without health insurance I'm terrified she will die.
! A key group of Senate Democrats is leaning toward voting for a deal to end the shutdown, provided final details can be worked out like worker protections (Gift link)
(Deal does NOT include an ACA extension.)
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
(Deal does NOT include an ACA extension.)
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Shaheen and Hassan (along with King) "negotiated the deal... The deal would not include an extension of the expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies."
Does includes nearly $1bn in funding to enhance security measures and protection for members of Congress plus US Capitol Police. (CNN)
Does includes nearly $1bn in funding to enhance security measures and protection for members of Congress plus US Capitol Police. (CNN)
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This is the correct explanation of what happened tonight👇
KBJ threaded the needle thanks to CA1’s unfinished business.
-if she denied the admin stay, the full SCOTUS woulda stepped in to override her.
-if she immediately referred the case to the full Court, they coulda dragged feet.
-instead she boxed them in to act quickly once she does refer the case.
-if she denied the admin stay, the full SCOTUS woulda stepped in to override her.
-if she immediately referred the case to the full Court, they coulda dragged feet.
-instead she boxed them in to act quickly once she does refer the case.
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 AM
This is the correct explanation of what happened tonight👇
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🌕💥 DOUBLE LUNAR IMPACT!
Two asteroids slammed into the Moon last week—both caught by Japanese astronomer Daichi Fujii. Traveling at 60,000 mph, the space rocks left fresh craters in the lunar soil, a reminder our serene neighbor is constantly under fire.
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Two asteroids slammed into the Moon last week—both caught by Japanese astronomer Daichi Fujii. Traveling at 60,000 mph, the space rocks left fresh craters in the lunar soil, a reminder our serene neighbor is constantly under fire.
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2 Spooky Flashes Lit Up the Moon. Here’s What Made Them.
A Japanese astronomer captured a pair of objects slamming into the lunar surface in recent days.
tinyurl.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌕💥 DOUBLE LUNAR IMPACT!
Two asteroids slammed into the Moon last week—both caught by Japanese astronomer Daichi Fujii. Traveling at 60,000 mph, the space rocks left fresh craters in the lunar soil, a reminder our serene neighbor is constantly under fire.
🔗
Two asteroids slammed into the Moon last week—both caught by Japanese astronomer Daichi Fujii. Traveling at 60,000 mph, the space rocks left fresh craters in the lunar soil, a reminder our serene neighbor is constantly under fire.
🔗
Most folks that my mom worked with on "fowl plague" in 2009 have retired, burned out, or been laid off. In the past 15 years, some of their work bore fruit, like non-egg-based vaccines. Surveillance and response takes trained bodies in communities, which have been drastically cut this year.
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response. n.pr/4913a0E
Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.
n.pr
November 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Most folks that my mom worked with on "fowl plague" in 2009 have retired, burned out, or been laid off. In the past 15 years, some of their work bore fruit, like non-egg-based vaccines. Surveillance and response takes trained bodies in communities, which have been drastically cut this year.
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Jared Isaacman, the billionaire Space X fanboy picked to take over NASA, plans to eviscerate the agency
November 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire Space X fanboy picked to take over NASA, plans to eviscerate the agency
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Please, PLEASE, I am begging you as both a parent and someone who is sick of all this THIS, go vote for your school boards. Even if you don't have kids, that's how these reactionary dipshits got their feet in, that's where the book bans and library cuts start.
November 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Please, PLEASE, I am begging you as both a parent and someone who is sick of all this THIS, go vote for your school boards. Even if you don't have kids, that's how these reactionary dipshits got their feet in, that's where the book bans and library cuts start.
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hey #UglyDogs I seem to have developed another CSF leak that's going to put me on bed rest for indefinite time. I would very much appreciate any shares/help you can give, because I don't know what this will do to my job hunt.
#MutualAid
paypal.me/writerbecc
Venmo: blueraccoon220
#MutualAid
paypal.me/writerbecc
Venmo: blueraccoon220
Donate to Help Bex and Cassie keep their house, organized by Rebecca Miller
Hi, I'm bex. I've been the primary income for my household for most of my career. … Rebecca Miller needs your support for Help Bex and Cassie keep their house
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November 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
hey #UglyDogs I seem to have developed another CSF leak that's going to put me on bed rest for indefinite time. I would very much appreciate any shares/help you can give, because I don't know what this will do to my job hunt.
#MutualAid
paypal.me/writerbecc
Venmo: blueraccoon220
#MutualAid
paypal.me/writerbecc
Venmo: blueraccoon220
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Here are my sometimes adorable sometimes terrifying cats
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Here are my sometimes adorable sometimes terrifying cats
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heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
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WHO WANTS TO GIVE ME 40,000 SO I CAN BUY THE DARK CRYSTAL.
The Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/...
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
WHO WANTS TO GIVE ME 40,000 SO I CAN BUY THE DARK CRYSTAL.
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If Dems like @gallego.senate.gov want to get tough now that's great.
But they need to open with an abject apology to the American people for their prior collaboration with the Trump Regime and their part in the suffering now being caused.
But they need to open with an abject apology to the American people for their prior collaboration with the Trump Regime and their part in the suffering now being caused.
2025, 10 for the nominee, 12 against
He's tied for 3rd most Yeas with Hassan (NH) and Hickenlooper (CO). Behind Fetterman (PA) and Shaheen (NH) who have 11 Yeas.
As a New Hampshire resident, I don't think Shaheen and Hassan get enough attention for their work supporting the Trump Administration.
He's tied for 3rd most Yeas with Hassan (NH) and Hickenlooper (CO). Behind Fetterman (PA) and Shaheen (NH) who have 11 Yeas.
As a New Hampshire resident, I don't think Shaheen and Hassan get enough attention for their work supporting the Trump Administration.
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
If Dems like @gallego.senate.gov want to get tough now that's great.
But they need to open with an abject apology to the American people for their prior collaboration with the Trump Regime and their part in the suffering now being caused.
But they need to open with an abject apology to the American people for their prior collaboration with the Trump Regime and their part in the suffering now being caused.
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I ran for a seat on the Town Council when it was brought to my attention that the only other person running was a MAGA Republican. I ran not expecting to win but to show people that we have other options in our town, then I won. I am begging you, run for local office, you might surprise everyone.
In light of the stunning size of the blue wave, I’m also thinking of all the important races that Dems left on the table by not running a candidate:
Now 8 days to go before the deadline fully passes for local candidates to run in Virginia — and there still only are Republican candidates running for sheriff in the state's two biggest cities, as sheriffs ramp up their cooperation with ICE and federal immigration authorities.
Background:
Background:
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I ran for a seat on the Town Council when it was brought to my attention that the only other person running was a MAGA Republican. I ran not expecting to win but to show people that we have other options in our town, then I won. I am begging you, run for local office, you might surprise everyone.
He starts at 13:55. It is 23 minutes of unique, passionate, witty, and joyful speech. It ends with a call and response that sounds like a prayer with the crowd to bring the promises into being and then a Thank You that evokes a feeling of Ameen (may it be so with the grace of God).
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
He starts at 13:55. It is 23 minutes of unique, passionate, witty, and joyful speech. It ends with a call and response that sounds like a prayer with the crowd to bring the promises into being and then a Thank You that evokes a feeling of Ameen (may it be so with the grace of God).
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So few of our national elected Democratic leaders could even fathom saying "Hear me, President Trump, when I say this: To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us." never-mind meaning it.
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
So few of our national elected Democratic leaders could even fathom saying "Hear me, President Trump, when I say this: To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us." never-mind meaning it.
Mamdani: Whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many black women Donald Trump has fired from a federal job, a single mom still waiting for the cost of groceries to go down, or anyone else with your back still against the wall - your battle is ours too.
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Mamdani: Whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many black women Donald Trump has fired from a federal job, a single mom still waiting for the cost of groceries to go down, or anyone else with your back still against the wall - your battle is ours too.
Maine, rural - purple AF - home of Susan Collins, PASSED A RED FLAG LAW TONIGHT!
mainemorningstar.com/2025/11/04/m...
mainemorningstar.com/2025/11/04/m...
Maine voters opt for red flag law, expanding options for confiscating a firearm • Maine Morning Star
Maine voters have decided to expand the ways to temporarily confiscate firearms from someone deemed a threat, backing a referendum Tuesday to establish a so-called red flag law on top of the state’s e...
mainemorningstar.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Maine, rural - purple AF - home of Susan Collins, PASSED A RED FLAG LAW TONIGHT!
mainemorningstar.com/2025/11/04/m...
mainemorningstar.com/2025/11/04/m...
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As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
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HEY SEATTLE we have till 8 to vote for katie wilson don't let me down bros. don't fucking embarrass me okay
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
HEY SEATTLE we have till 8 to vote for katie wilson don't let me down bros. don't fucking embarrass me okay
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Came here to say this, but Jamelle Bouie has this covered. 👇
When the Democratic tent includes candidates like Spanberger and Mamdani, there is no crisis, or fight, for the party. IT’S A COALITION, NOT A POINT ESTIMATE.
When the Democratic tent includes candidates like Spanberger and Mamdani, there is no crisis, or fight, for the party. IT’S A COALITION, NOT A POINT ESTIMATE.
i want to repeat this: mamdani and spanberger have run similar campaigns tailored to their respective electorates and it is maddening to watch political journalists attempt to create some broad contrast where none exist
the other thing about this is that there is no reason to pit these candidates against each other? each are good fits for their respective electorates and each shows the value of vigorous campaigns focused on the stated material problems of voters.
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Came here to say this, but Jamelle Bouie has this covered. 👇
When the Democratic tent includes candidates like Spanberger and Mamdani, there is no crisis, or fight, for the party. IT’S A COALITION, NOT A POINT ESTIMATE.
When the Democratic tent includes candidates like Spanberger and Mamdani, there is no crisis, or fight, for the party. IT’S A COALITION, NOT A POINT ESTIMATE.
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It says a lot about the state of American conviction that most folks would happily agree that pedophiles are monsters, while simultaneously going 'oh, THAT kind of pedophilia, well, it's complicated...' whenever the perpetrator is, like, good at something (and White).
November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It says a lot about the state of American conviction that most folks would happily agree that pedophiles are monsters, while simultaneously going 'oh, THAT kind of pedophilia, well, it's complicated...' whenever the perpetrator is, like, good at something (and White).
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Take this seriously: At least 20 brands of supplements, labeled as containing either Brazil seeds (sometimes called nuts) or tejocote root have tested positive for oleander. And oleander is famously poisonous. 1/4
Safety Alert
FDA analysis has determined that certain dietary supplements labeled as tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root are adulterated because they were tested and found to be substituted withyellow oleander (Cas...
www.fda.gov
November 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Take this seriously: At least 20 brands of supplements, labeled as containing either Brazil seeds (sometimes called nuts) or tejocote root have tested positive for oleander. And oleander is famously poisonous. 1/4