Wobbly Wizard
@reidob.bsky.social
RN, progressive, proud Seattleite, elderly ice skater, food security activist acting locally/thinking globally, long-time women's basketball fan
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Wobbly Wizard
@reidob.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Putting this here to remind myself that whenever I enter a new social media space I want it to be able to do more than is possible: cure loneliness, be my bestie, make me a cuppa. I am loved IRL and don't require validation here, much as I crave it. OK, carry on
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Is the truth a virtue? I seem to remember the truth being a virtue.
Zuckerberg says people who leave his platforms are "virtue signaling"
January 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Is the truth a virtue? I seem to remember the truth being a virtue.
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Our 2-person newsroom worked relentlessly in 2024 to expose the influence of money in politics. Here’s some of the work we’re most proud of.
First up, with the U.S. backing foreign wars, we identified every member of Congress who owns defense stock.
First up, with the U.S. backing foreign wars, we identified every member of Congress who owns defense stock.
Here Are the Members of Congress Invested in War
More than 50 members of Congress own stock in defense contractors whose profits are soaring from giant Pentagon budgets and supplemental weapons packages.
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December 27, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Our 2-person newsroom worked relentlessly in 2024 to expose the influence of money in politics. Here’s some of the work we’re most proud of.
First up, with the U.S. backing foreign wars, we identified every member of Congress who owns defense stock.
First up, with the U.S. backing foreign wars, we identified every member of Congress who owns defense stock.
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Is the NYPD a private security force?
At the scene of the Amazon strike:
The NYPD has now erected barricades to allow Amazon contractors to enter and leave the distribution center, helping Amazon break the picket line.
The NYPD has now erected barricades to allow Amazon contractors to enter and leave the distribution center, helping Amazon break the picket line.
December 19, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Is the NYPD a private security force?
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It's a peek at the next 2 years.
1) GOP implodes with malicious incompetence.
2) They beg or bully Dems to bail them out.
Some Dems will say it's important to go high when they go low.
Screw that.
Don't give an inch. Let them take the blame. Then we'll take the House. Game, set, match.
1) GOP implodes with malicious incompetence.
2) They beg or bully Dems to bail them out.
Some Dems will say it's important to go high when they go low.
Screw that.
Don't give an inch. Let them take the blame. Then we'll take the House. Game, set, match.
48 hours before government shuts down:
Trump/Musk are rejecting the bipartisan CR and demanding a preemptive debt ceiling increase to pave the way for a massive $$$ giveaway to billionaires and corporations.
Dems should hold the line and/or laugh in the faces of R's asking them to help fix this.
Trump/Musk are rejecting the bipartisan CR and demanding a preemptive debt ceiling increase to pave the way for a massive $$$ giveaway to billionaires and corporations.
Dems should hold the line and/or laugh in the faces of R's asking them to help fix this.
December 19, 2024 at 1:40 AM
It's a peek at the next 2 years.
1) GOP implodes with malicious incompetence.
2) They beg or bully Dems to bail them out.
Some Dems will say it's important to go high when they go low.
Screw that.
Don't give an inch. Let them take the blame. Then we'll take the House. Game, set, match.
1) GOP implodes with malicious incompetence.
2) They beg or bully Dems to bail them out.
Some Dems will say it's important to go high when they go low.
Screw that.
Don't give an inch. Let them take the blame. Then we'll take the House. Game, set, match.
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This. Get the old white guys out and put in people with passion and a true desire to make this country a better place for everyone.
December 16, 2024 at 6:09 PM
This. Get the old white guys out and put in people with passion and a true desire to make this country a better place for everyone.
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imagine a country so furious about drag performers that it voted for polio
December 13, 2024 at 10:15 PM
imagine a country so furious about drag performers that it voted for polio
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Tough year for art sales and I depend solely on it for a living, so if you like anything I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for friends or family. If you hate what I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for enemies or nemeses.
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December 2, 2024 at 8:41 AM
Tough year for art sales and I depend solely on it for a living, so if you like anything I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for friends or family. If you hate what I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for enemies or nemeses.
Seriously, though, can you honestly tell me you would go stand in front of your son, both of you knowing you could make his biggest problem go away, and tell him you are not going to do it?
December 2, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Seriously, though, can you honestly tell me you would go stand in front of your son, both of you knowing you could make his biggest problem go away, and tell him you are not going to do it?
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Fun fact: there’s never been a Democratic director of the FBI in its entire history.
December 1, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Fun fact: there’s never been a Democratic director of the FBI in its entire history.
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November 28, 2024 at 11:33 PM
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Yes, this!
AI is the next Metaverse, crypto, ect. The marketing behind it is relentless but it’s still a crap product. Tech world needs the next “big thing” to get VC cash and this is supposed to be it. It is not
November 28, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Yes, this!
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Don't let anyone tone police your outrage right now.
That outrage is a form of grief and when it comes to processing loss, no one gets to tell you you're doing it wrong.
That outrage is a form of grief and when it comes to processing loss, no one gets to tell you you're doing it wrong.
November 27, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Don't let anyone tone police your outrage right now.
That outrage is a form of grief and when it comes to processing loss, no one gets to tell you you're doing it wrong.
That outrage is a form of grief and when it comes to processing loss, no one gets to tell you you're doing it wrong.
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I appreciate this so much.
Remember, too, that there are trans and non-binary staffers on the Hill.
Remember, too, that there are trans and non-binary staffers on the Hill.
I don’t personally know Rep. Nancy Mace or Rep. Sarah McBride, and I can’t say I’ve thoroughly researched their biographies or political views. But I’ve seen enough in recent days to say this: I am very grateful to be of the party of Sarah McBride, and not that of Nancy Mace.
November 26, 2024 at 10:48 PM
I appreciate this so much.
Remember, too, that there are trans and non-binary staffers on the Hill.
Remember, too, that there are trans and non-binary staffers on the Hill.
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Narcissists are wrong on the facts, insist on giving you their terrible advice in the cruelest way possible, then tell you how selfish you are for being unable to take "constructive criticism". It's exhausting.
November 24, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Narcissists are wrong on the facts, insist on giving you their terrible advice in the cruelest way possible, then tell you how selfish you are for being unable to take "constructive criticism". It's exhausting.
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It's worth repeating since a lot of folks are struggling with the concept.
I really shouldn’t keep repeating this cause I hoped it’s a generally accepted fact, but here we are: you don’t get to invade a country and then dictate the terms of how it defends itself from you
November 21, 2024 at 11:42 AM
It's worth repeating since a lot of folks are struggling with the concept.
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BREAKING:
House Speaker Mike Johnson announces that male Republicans neutered by Donald Trump may continue to use the men's bathrooms.
House Speaker Mike Johnson announces that male Republicans neutered by Donald Trump may continue to use the men's bathrooms.
November 21, 2024 at 3:18 AM
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Yup
"If a woman doesn't look woman enough to a Republican, they want to be able to inspect your genitals to use a bathroom? It's disgusting.
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
November 21, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Yup
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"While pundits have busied themselves over the past 10 days nitpicking Kamala Harris’s campaign, one thing is abundantly clear: She was held to the highest standards of leadership while Trump was held to no standard at all."
Kamala Harris’s hidden barrier
Her rise and fall illustrates the Glass Cliff.
www.publicnotice.co
November 16, 2024 at 8:46 PM
"While pundits have busied themselves over the past 10 days nitpicking Kamala Harris’s campaign, one thing is abundantly clear: She was held to the highest standards of leadership while Trump was held to no standard at all."
Why isn't this getting more play here and in the media? Have you seen Spoonamore's damning letter? The odds that this election was hacked appears to be extremely high. Red alert!
November 20, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Why isn't this getting more play here and in the media? Have you seen Spoonamore's damning letter? The odds that this election was hacked appears to be extremely high. Red alert!
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My name is Joe Gallina.
On the day of Trump’s inauguration in 2017, I left my legal career to dedicate my life to Call to Activism in the purpose of uniting those who sought decency in our leadership.
On the day of Trump’s inauguration in 2017, I left my legal career to dedicate my life to Call to Activism in the purpose of uniting those who sought decency in our leadership.
November 20, 2024 at 4:13 AM
My name is Joe Gallina.
On the day of Trump’s inauguration in 2017, I left my legal career to dedicate my life to Call to Activism in the purpose of uniting those who sought decency in our leadership.
On the day of Trump’s inauguration in 2017, I left my legal career to dedicate my life to Call to Activism in the purpose of uniting those who sought decency in our leadership.
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In December 2017, Congress voted on a bill to combat human sex trafficking.
The bill passed the Senate unanimously.
The bill passed the House, 418 to 1.
The 1 "no" vote was Matt Gaetz.
The bill passed the Senate unanimously.
The bill passed the House, 418 to 1.
The 1 "no" vote was Matt Gaetz.
November 20, 2024 at 3:22 AM
In December 2017, Congress voted on a bill to combat human sex trafficking.
The bill passed the Senate unanimously.
The bill passed the House, 418 to 1.
The 1 "no" vote was Matt Gaetz.
The bill passed the Senate unanimously.
The bill passed the House, 418 to 1.
The 1 "no" vote was Matt Gaetz.
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