Robin Austin
@robin127.bsky.social
Allbreed judge for The International Cat Association. Former breeder of Abyssinian and Khaomanee cats. Small town alderman and election judge.
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The biggest divide is not between “right” and “left."
It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
The billionaires who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see that they have all the wealth and power.
It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
The billionaires who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see that they have all the wealth and power.
April 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The biggest divide is not between “right” and “left."
It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
The billionaires who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see that they have all the wealth and power.
It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
The billionaires who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see that they have all the wealth and power.
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Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
March 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
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Do you know why Americans are angry?
Over the last 50 years, real weekly wages have been stagnant.
At the same time, there was a $79 trillion transfer of wealth from the bottom 90% to the to the top 1%.
We need an economy that works for all, not just billionaires.
Over the last 50 years, real weekly wages have been stagnant.
At the same time, there was a $79 trillion transfer of wealth from the bottom 90% to the to the top 1%.
We need an economy that works for all, not just billionaires.
March 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Do you know why Americans are angry?
Over the last 50 years, real weekly wages have been stagnant.
At the same time, there was a $79 trillion transfer of wealth from the bottom 90% to the to the top 1%.
We need an economy that works for all, not just billionaires.
Over the last 50 years, real weekly wages have been stagnant.
At the same time, there was a $79 trillion transfer of wealth from the bottom 90% to the to the top 1%.
We need an economy that works for all, not just billionaires.
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We just wanted to take a moment to thank all our new supporters! Tomorrow, there will be more of us!
March 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We just wanted to take a moment to thank all our new supporters! Tomorrow, there will be more of us!
Have we already reached the point of no return?
Today, we have more income and wealth inequality than ever before.
But the greed of the oligarchs never stops.
Now, in order to get huge tax breaks, they want to cut back on Social Security, Medicaid and veterans programs.
Together we can stop them. We must stop them.
But the greed of the oligarchs never stops.
Now, in order to get huge tax breaks, they want to cut back on Social Security, Medicaid and veterans programs.
Together we can stop them. We must stop them.
March 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Have we already reached the point of no return?
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Musk and Trump are working feverishly to cut Social Security, Medicaid, the VA, public education, nutrition and other programs.
Why? So Musk and other billionaires can get a huge tax break.
Together, we’re not going to let them get away with that.
Why? So Musk and other billionaires can get a huge tax break.
Together, we’re not going to let them get away with that.
March 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Musk and Trump are working feverishly to cut Social Security, Medicaid, the VA, public education, nutrition and other programs.
Why? So Musk and other billionaires can get a huge tax break.
Together, we’re not going to let them get away with that.
Why? So Musk and other billionaires can get a huge tax break.
Together, we’re not going to let them get away with that.
This hits me double. Maybe more, who knows?
The GOP passed a budget resolution tonight that will gut Medicaid, SNAP, and other vital programs — as 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.
Why? To finance more tax cuts for the top 1%.
We have socialism in this country for the rich, harsh capitalism for everyone else.
Why? To finance more tax cuts for the top 1%.
We have socialism in this country for the rich, harsh capitalism for everyone else.
February 26, 2025 at 6:41 AM
This hits me double. Maybe more, who knows?
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The top 0.1% of Americans control $22 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
February 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The top 0.1% of Americans control $22 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
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El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
February 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
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It is _less than a month_ since Inauguration Day.
And America has already fallen into the Abyss.
Now imagine 3 months. 6 months. 9 months.
A year is unthinkable. I have no idea what America will be in a year.
And America has already fallen into the Abyss.
Now imagine 3 months. 6 months. 9 months.
A year is unthinkable. I have no idea what America will be in a year.
February 19, 2025 at 5:57 AM
It is _less than a month_ since Inauguration Day.
And America has already fallen into the Abyss.
Now imagine 3 months. 6 months. 9 months.
A year is unthinkable. I have no idea what America will be in a year.
And America has already fallen into the Abyss.
Now imagine 3 months. 6 months. 9 months.
A year is unthinkable. I have no idea what America will be in a year.
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"...a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than their democratic state itself. That, in its essence, is fascism — ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power."
FDR 1938
FDR 1938
February 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
"...a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than their democratic state itself. That, in its essence, is fascism — ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power."
FDR 1938
FDR 1938
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i think an important thing for people outside the US to understand is that elon musk seized control of the government today and most americans don’t even realize it happened.
February 1, 2025 at 5:43 AM
i think an important thing for people outside the US to understand is that elon musk seized control of the government today and most americans don’t even realize it happened.
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It's not hysteria. It's not exaggeration. It's not premature. Where we are is a place we have never been in this country and threat we face is one that is by no means certain that we can survive. But let's do what we can, whatever we can, something precious and fragile is at dire risk of being lost.
February 1, 2025 at 1:10 AM
It's not hysteria. It's not exaggeration. It's not premature. Where we are is a place we have never been in this country and threat we face is one that is by no means certain that we can survive. But let's do what we can, whatever we can, something precious and fragile is at dire risk of being lost.
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Welp, there goes our SNAP and LEAP benefits. Life is about to get a LOT more expensive....
January 28, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Welp, there goes our SNAP and LEAP benefits. Life is about to get a LOT more expensive....
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🚨 Trump has suspends all federal assistance, including SNAP, death benefits, VA benefits, and more.
We will update as we learn more.
We will update as we learn more.
Trump administration orders sweeping freeze of all federal aid
In a two-page memo, the Office of Management and Budget ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments.
www.politico.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
🚨 Trump has suspends all federal assistance, including SNAP, death benefits, VA benefits, and more.
We will update as we learn more.
We will update as we learn more.
WTH
Trump confessed in front of a crowd and on video today that he and Elon rigged this election. He can not be allowed to be sworn in. These lawmakers have to stop this sham tomorrow. Please send this to your representatives.
youtu.be/PlyV__eIx3g?...
youtu.be/PlyV__eIx3g?...
Trump’s Final Rally SUDDENLY CATASTROPHIC as Crowd LOSES IT!
YouTube video by Luke Beasley
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January 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
WTH
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Oligarchy (noun): A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
January 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Oligarchy (noun): A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
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This has always been the GOP's strategy:
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
4) Repeat.
Don't let them get away with it.
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
4) Repeat.
Don't let them get away with it.
January 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This has always been the GOP's strategy:
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
4) Repeat.
Don't let them get away with it.
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
4) Repeat.
Don't let them get away with it.
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January 16, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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Unambiguous warnings about oligarchy, robber barons, misinformation, disinformation, monopolies, billionaire self-dealing, dark money in politics, a runaway Supreme Court, shady congressional investments, criminal conduct by presidents, voter suppression, AGI run amok... he is pulling no punches
January 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Unambiguous warnings about oligarchy, robber barons, misinformation, disinformation, monopolies, billionaire self-dealing, dark money in politics, a runaway Supreme Court, shady congressional investments, criminal conduct by presidents, voter suppression, AGI run amok... he is pulling no punches
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This New Year has the “Gentlemen, I bid you farewell” vibe of the string quartet on the Titanic.
January 1, 2025 at 6:07 AM
This New Year has the “Gentlemen, I bid you farewell” vibe of the string quartet on the Titanic.
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27 new animal species discovered in one area of a populated rain forest.
Scientists Discover 27 New Species in Densely Populated Area Packed with 'Mystery' Animals
A scientific expedition launched by Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program discovered 27 species new to science while doing a survey of animals in Peru's Alto Mayo Landscape
people.com
December 27, 2024 at 1:44 AM
27 new animal species discovered in one area of a populated rain forest.