SnarkeeBeachGal
@snarkeebeachgal.bsky.social
Retired Courtroom Clerk
Wife of a 💜 Vietnam Vet
Happily a Bubble off Center to the Left 💙
Survived too much to trade Democracy in on Fascism over $3/doz 🥚.
Wife of a 💜 Vietnam Vet
Happily a Bubble off Center to the Left 💙
Survived too much to trade Democracy in on Fascism over $3/doz 🥚.
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Only a few years ago, our Family Holiday table still included BOTH a Holocaust Survivor & a Pearl Harbor Survivor.
This year we must try to prepare their Great-Grandkids for life under a Fascist Dictator ~
Baffled, how we explain a bunch of kooks who decided *they* couldn't SURVIVE $3/doz eggs.
This year we must try to prepare their Great-Grandkids for life under a Fascist Dictator ~
Baffled, how we explain a bunch of kooks who decided *they* couldn't SURVIVE $3/doz eggs.
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Also just darkly funny that Meta thought people would be less concerned about secret surveillance glasses during a time of political unrest. How's that been working out
February 13, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Also just darkly funny that Meta thought people would be less concerned about secret surveillance glasses during a time of political unrest. How's that been working out
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What could possibly go right about thIs META surveillance tool ?
What could possibly go right about thIs META surveillance tool ?
Meta's plan for launching glasses that people can use to secretly identify strangers on the street is to do it "during a dynamic political environment" when people who care about why that's bad are "focused on other concerns."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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What could possibly go right about thIs META surveillance tool ?
What could possibly go right about thIs META surveillance tool ?
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Meta's plan for launching glasses that people can use to secretly identify strangers on the street is to do it "during a dynamic political environment" when people who care about why that's bad are "focused on other concerns."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Meta's plan for launching glasses that people can use to secretly identify strangers on the street is to do it "during a dynamic political environment" when people who care about why that's bad are "focused on other concerns."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
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The US delegation is led by Marco Rubio and includes equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans. It is taxpayer funded. This is par for the course for Schmitt. He's usually about 30% accurate.
February 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
The US delegation is led by Marco Rubio and includes equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans. It is taxpayer funded. This is par for the course for Schmitt. He's usually about 30% accurate.
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HEALTHCARE RXS PRESCRIPTIONS DISABILITIES www.ms.now/news/new-rep...
New report from Democrats: TrumpRx drugs could cost thousands more than generics
Democrats looked at the cost of the name-brand drugs on TrumpRx. Turns out, Americans could save thousands per year on many prescriptions by just purchasing generics.
www.ms.now
February 13, 2026 at 5:34 PM
HEALTHCARE RXS PRESCRIPTIONS DISABILITIES www.ms.now/news/new-rep...
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How utterly embarrassing.
It’s not the pilot’s job to remember cosplay Barbie’s blankie.
It’s not the pilot’s job to remember cosplay Barbie’s blankie.
February 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
How utterly embarrassing.
It’s not the pilot’s job to remember cosplay Barbie’s blankie.
It’s not the pilot’s job to remember cosplay Barbie’s blankie.
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Yes. See also: Juan Orlando Hernández and ~100 others.
Trump pardons major drug traffickers despite his anti-drug rhetoric
The president has granted clemency to about 100 people accused of drug-related crimes during his two terms in office, a Post analysis shows.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Yes. See also: Juan Orlando Hernández and ~100 others.
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I'm all for pardons and second chances. But it's a hell of a juxtaposition to pardon millionaire NFL players convicted of drug distribution while you're summarily executing impoverished fishermen making a few hundred bucks to shuttle drugs around the Caribbean.
President Trump pardons Hall of Famer Joe Klecko and four other former NFL players
Trump pardoned Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I'm all for pardons and second chances. But it's a hell of a juxtaposition to pardon millionaire NFL players convicted of drug distribution while you're summarily executing impoverished fishermen making a few hundred bucks to shuttle drugs around the Caribbean.
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We are seeking an ambitious reporter to cover elections and campaigns in #Maine as part of our award-winning, nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom. Use the link to submit a resume, story pitch and links to three samples of your published work. Deadline: March 1.
themainemonitor.org/elections-go...
themainemonitor.org/elections-go...
February 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM
We are seeking an ambitious reporter to cover elections and campaigns in #Maine as part of our award-winning, nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom. Use the link to submit a resume, story pitch and links to three samples of your published work. Deadline: March 1.
themainemonitor.org/elections-go...
themainemonitor.org/elections-go...
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This can not be normalized. The fraud is outrageous-- even for this administration. These warehouses are petri dishes with measles-- a child dying from dehydration-- We need to call out and shame those who are making money on suffering.
February 13, 2026 at 5:24 PM
This can not be normalized. The fraud is outrageous-- even for this administration. These warehouses are petri dishes with measles-- a child dying from dehydration-- We need to call out and shame those who are making money on suffering.
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DHS has zillions of dollars for ICE...
But can't seem to find a few of those Taxpayer Dollars FOR OUR COASTGUARD to SAFEGUARD Mariners, Fishing Vessels, Recreational Boaters & Tourists on our Southern Oregon Coast.
Tell Kristi Noem to bring our Coasties Back.
www.opb.org/article/2026...
But can't seem to find a few of those Taxpayer Dollars FOR OUR COASTGUARD to SAFEGUARD Mariners, Fishing Vessels, Recreational Boaters & Tourists on our Southern Oregon Coast.
Tell Kristi Noem to bring our Coasties Back.
www.opb.org/article/2026...
Lawmakers call for Coast Guard’s return to Gold Beach and Bandon
Following a deadly accident, U.S. lawmakers from Oregon are calling for a return of the Coast Guard in Bandon and Gold Beach.
www.opb.org
February 13, 2026 at 5:39 PM
DHS has zillions of dollars for ICE...
But can't seem to find a few of those Taxpayer Dollars FOR OUR COASTGUARD to SAFEGUARD Mariners, Fishing Vessels, Recreational Boaters & Tourists on our Southern Oregon Coast.
Tell Kristi Noem to bring our Coasties Back.
www.opb.org/article/2026...
But can't seem to find a few of those Taxpayer Dollars FOR OUR COASTGUARD to SAFEGUARD Mariners, Fishing Vessels, Recreational Boaters & Tourists on our Southern Oregon Coast.
Tell Kristi Noem to bring our Coasties Back.
www.opb.org/article/2026...
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One of the lawyers who tried and failed to indict six sitting Democrats over a social media video is a former "House Select Committee on Benghazi" staffer who's worked under Darrell Issa, Trey Gowdy, Doug Collins, Jim Jordan, and James Comer.
Ex-GOP staffer and Pirro aide tried, failed to indict Democrats over social media video
The Justice Department duo attempted to get a D.C. federal grand jury to indict six sitting Democratic lawmakers because they encouraged military members, intelligence officials to refuse illegal orde...
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:34 PM
One of the lawyers who tried and failed to indict six sitting Democrats over a social media video is a former "House Select Committee on Benghazi" staffer who's worked under Darrell Issa, Trey Gowdy, Doug Collins, Jim Jordan, and James Comer.
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What we are failing to address on our road to #fascism is once you anonymize the police, next enforcement rules will become more “flexible,” the administrative will trump the legal, traceability ceases, obscurity gains ground, hearings become secret, and judges covert.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Susan Collins reiterates that she opposes making Trump's paramilitary forces take off their masks. (On the grounds that they should have the right to keep their identities private?) #MEpolitics
February 12, 2026 at 4:27 PM
What we are failing to address on our road to #fascism is once you anonymize the police, next enforcement rules will become more “flexible,” the administrative will trump the legal, traceability ceases, obscurity gains ground, hearings become secret, and judges covert.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
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Donald Trump has named one of his White House lawyers to fill a vacancy on the US Court of International Trade, a federal court that will be pivotal in deciding tariff refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs.
February 12, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Donald Trump has named one of his White House lawyers to fill a vacancy on the US Court of International Trade, a federal court that will be pivotal in deciding tariff refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs.
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Whether it's emissions standards, vaccines, arms control agreements, alliances, gun controls, protections v. white collar criminals, int'l agreements, medical research, or our Constitutional rights, this administration has systematically removed critical protections Americans have depended on.
Trump: "Effective immediately, we are terminating all green emissions standards imposed unnecessarily on vehicle models and engines between 2012 and 2027 and beyond"
February 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Whether it's emissions standards, vaccines, arms control agreements, alliances, gun controls, protections v. white collar criminals, int'l agreements, medical research, or our Constitutional rights, this administration has systematically removed critical protections Americans have depended on.
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Donald Trump's administration is falsely claiming that greenhouse gases are not a threat to public health — breaking the law to once again grovel to the oil industry.
California will fight this lawless action in court.
California will fight this lawless action in court.
Trump repeals EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution | CNN
The Trump Environmental Protection Agency delivered a significant blow to longstanding US climate policy on Thursday, finalizing rules to revoke a 2009 scientific finding that human-caused climate cha...
www.cnn.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Donald Trump's administration is falsely claiming that greenhouse gases are not a threat to public health — breaking the law to once again grovel to the oil industry.
California will fight this lawless action in court.
California will fight this lawless action in court.
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GALLEGO: Why is the agent who shot Renee Good holding a camera phone & weapon?
LYONS: The US attorney was requiring to have video leading up to arrests, so officials have used phones for that
GALLEGO: Maybe you shouldn't be trying to be an influencer and wielding a weapon at the same time
LYONS: The US attorney was requiring to have video leading up to arrests, so officials have used phones for that
GALLEGO: Maybe you shouldn't be trying to be an influencer and wielding a weapon at the same time
February 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
GALLEGO: Why is the agent who shot Renee Good holding a camera phone & weapon?
LYONS: The US attorney was requiring to have video leading up to arrests, so officials have used phones for that
GALLEGO: Maybe you shouldn't be trying to be an influencer and wielding a weapon at the same time
LYONS: The US attorney was requiring to have video leading up to arrests, so officials have used phones for that
GALLEGO: Maybe you shouldn't be trying to be an influencer and wielding a weapon at the same time
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YES !!
Capt Mark Kelly (USN Ret)
YES !!
Capt Mark Kelly (USN Ret)
BREAKING: Big loss in court for Pete Hegseth and Trump Admin
Judge rules in favor of Sen Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and urges Hegseth to “be grateful for the wisdom.. of retired service members”
youtube.com/shorts/ADTlR...
Judge rules in favor of Sen Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and urges Hegseth to “be grateful for the wisdom.. of retired service members”
youtube.com/shorts/ADTlR...
BREAKING: Big loss in court for Trump Admin & Pete Hegseth. Judge rules in favor of Sen Mark Kelly
YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane Reports
youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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YES !!
Capt Mark Kelly (USN Ret)
YES !!
Capt Mark Kelly (USN Ret)
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BREAKING: Big loss in court for Pete Hegseth and Trump Admin
Judge rules in favor of Sen Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and urges Hegseth to “be grateful for the wisdom.. of retired service members”
youtube.com/shorts/ADTlR...
Judge rules in favor of Sen Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and urges Hegseth to “be grateful for the wisdom.. of retired service members”
youtube.com/shorts/ADTlR...
BREAKING: Big loss in court for Trump Admin & Pete Hegseth. Judge rules in favor of Sen Mark Kelly
YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane Reports
youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
BREAKING: Big loss in court for Pete Hegseth and Trump Admin
Judge rules in favor of Sen Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and urges Hegseth to “be grateful for the wisdom.. of retired service members”
youtube.com/shorts/ADTlR...
Judge rules in favor of Sen Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and urges Hegseth to “be grateful for the wisdom.. of retired service members”
youtube.com/shorts/ADTlR...
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The right's "whatabout Laken Riley?" deflection deliberately ignores the fact her killer has already been tried, convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The only reason they bring her up is to justify the brutalization and terror of ICE and CBP against thousands of innocents.
Rick Scott: "No one wanted Renee Good or Alex Pretti to die, but ... "
February 12, 2026 at 6:55 PM
The right's "whatabout Laken Riley?" deflection deliberately ignores the fact her killer has already been tried, convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The only reason they bring her up is to justify the brutalization and terror of ICE and CBP against thousands of innocents.
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MS NOW: "A congressional official with knowledge of the matter is telling MS NOW the cause of the shutdown of El Paso airspace is a lack of communication between the Pentagon and FAA. The official told us the FAA and DOD are 'not in clear communications with each other.'"
February 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
MS NOW: "A congressional official with knowledge of the matter is telling MS NOW the cause of the shutdown of El Paso airspace is a lack of communication between the Pentagon and FAA. The official told us the FAA and DOD are 'not in clear communications with each other.'"
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It's one thing to get a "no true bill."
It's quite another to get *shut out* in the grand jury.
It's quite another to get *shut out* in the grand jury.
No grand jurors found the Trump DOJ met low probable cause threshold in failed indictment of Democratic lawmakers
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
No grand jurors found the Trump DOJ met low probable cause threshold in failed indictment of Democratic lawmakers
None of the D.C. grand jurors who heard the Trump administration’s pitch on why they should indict Democratic lawmakers over a video urging members of the
www.nbcnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:50 PM
It's one thing to get a "no true bill."
It's quite another to get *shut out* in the grand jury.
It's quite another to get *shut out* in the grand jury.
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Little sparks of joy through beauty in unexpected places.
February 12, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Little sparks of joy through beauty in unexpected places.
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This is Pamela Jo Bondi contemptuously flipping her hair (which is SCREAMING for some purple shampoo) when asked to acknowledge the Epstein survivors seated directly behind her. She couldn't even be bothered to turn her head.
What a rude and deeply unpleasant person.
What a rude and deeply unpleasant person.
February 12, 2026 at 12:29 AM
This is Pamela Jo Bondi contemptuously flipping her hair (which is SCREAMING for some purple shampoo) when asked to acknowledge the Epstein survivors seated directly behind her. She couldn't even be bothered to turn her head.
What a rude and deeply unpleasant person.
What a rude and deeply unpleasant person.