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sarahsmith1776.bsky.social
@sarahsmith1776.bsky.social
Book worm, history nerd, writer
Hunger played an important role fueling the French Revolution.
October 29, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Rome fell. Why? Many reasons but I’ll give you my semi-educated opinion: Economic mismanagement and overspending, internal political corruption and instability, invasions/overextending their soldiers and ability to recruit…all which contributed to the decaying fabric of their social structure. Hmm.
September 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
“The further a society drifts from the truth, it will hate those who speak it.”

-George Orwell, 1984
September 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” -FDR
September 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
To fly and stay aloft, it takes both wings and the body of the bird. One wing may direct at times, but ultimately, the center, the body, must hold.
September 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations- recommended reading on stoicism.

“There is nothing manly about rage. It is courtesy and kindness that defines a human being.”
September 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
James Madison has been on my mind lately. If you haven’t read and reread the Federalist Papers, there’s is no time like the present. Check out no. 47.
August 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The last time DC was “occupied” by an army was the War of 1812.
August 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Some days I feel like we are living through a twisted reenactment of the late 19th century on drugs. I just want to take all of my money out of the market, hide it, and bury my valuables. You know the feeling … when a tsunami is coming?
August 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
It’s coming…if you’re in swing states, it’s past time to protect your elections from Felon & Friends voting integrity interferences.
The DOJ is demanding access to Minnesota’s voter rolls, according to a letter exclusively obtained by Democracy Docket.

www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Demands Access to Minnesota’s Voter Rolls
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
July 12, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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I've known and admired J.B. Pritzker for years. He is a true warrior for democracy. I think you will enjoy watching this conversation as much as I did recording it. youtu.be/wwxFVHCTvAA
"People Are Going to Die Because of This Bill" | Gov. JB Pritzker on Democracy, the GOP's Budget
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
youtu.be
July 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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KEEP PUBLIC LANDS PUBLIC.

Call your US Senators: 202-224-3121
June 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
m.youtube.com/watch?v=6yDi... Pop culture moment from the “Upside Down:” What many of us have been pondering. (And) What many of us can’t afford to ponder.
The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go (Lyrics)
YouTube video by life + lyrics
m.youtube.com
June 22, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Pattern holds— blatant disregard for Constitution. Will Congress grow a pair? Or, is the MAGA majority beholden to their blackmailer-in-chief? Ugh. Emotional outburst. I’m sure we are all there.
June 22, 2025 at 2:23 AM
This is so true. But it is not just MAGA … folks who haven’t paid attention or didn’t pay attention in high school history have told me the same thing.
June 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Wow! This Is So True….
June 18, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Gov. Kathy Hochul on NYC Comptroller Brad Lander’s arrest: “It’s bullshit.”
June 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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It was not only a day to reject Kings in SE Louisiana, it was also election day for 5 Louisiana parishes to decide who would represent them on the Soil & Conservation Board.

People were turned away & directed to vote at other locations, including other parishes, because of ballot shortages.
Voters turned away as ballots run out in rare Louisiana election
Voters tell WWL Louisiana that paper ballots ran out at polling sites in Algiers, Metairie, and New Orleans East.
www.wwltv.com
June 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Listen to Obama: "I'm asking you to believe not in my ability to bring about change, but in yours."

We are the ones that we have been waiting for.

#NoKings
June 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Hate begets hate and violence begets violence. Another example of how a leader’s hateful example can poison and lead to violence in Minnesota today. Prayers for John Hoffman and Melissa Hortman and their families.
June 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Gearing up for my elderly relatives to move in, my savings to go to their health care (bye Medicaid) and children to no longer be considered dependents after age 7…so many implications 🤦‍♀️ WTFs daily.
May 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Anyone want to make a “homegrown” shirt and sell it? Proceeds benefits National Immigrant Justice Center…
April 15, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Keep downplaying the protests at your own peril.

Keep threatening Americans.

The protests will only get bigger.

Trump is hated.

Musk is hated.

The political winds have shifted.

People are fed up.

This is only the beginning.
April 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
April 3,2025 was a day of destruction — tornadoes and tariffs. Nature is a great foreshadower, isn’t she?
April 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Remember when I wrote about watching progressive Southern cities? Hehehe. Y’all just wait.
Wow.

Rep. Chuck Edwards is getting torn apart at a town hall in Asheville, NC.

“I’m a veteran & you don’t give a fuck about me. You don’t get to do this to us!”

Edwards orders veteran to be thrown out.

We’re approaching a tipping point now. Anger across the country is going to boil over soon.
March 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM