Irene of Lauvenberg
@tripdazey.bsky.social
Geriatric millennial & former Florida kid, now PA. Unlicensed historian. General nerd, avid reader. Register jockey and kinda Squidwardish. Will quote fictional characters. Opinions mine own.
Pinned
"I know because it is my job to know."
Things I've had to explain since February:
•which side was who in the Civil War
•the difference between 'terrace' and 'tariff'
•Adriana Smith and abortion laws
•how government is supposed to work
•why you can't put bleach in an old windex bottle
•chem-trails
Things I've had to explain since February:
•which side was who in the Civil War
•the difference between 'terrace' and 'tariff'
•Adriana Smith and abortion laws
•how government is supposed to work
•why you can't put bleach in an old windex bottle
•chem-trails
Here, we'll just set this up for 2026 because "since February" was Feb 2025. And i work retail, so there's always more to explain. Plus i didn't thread it properly. Will add from here now.
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Created by Heather crawford
January 30, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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In general the people who have the least, give the most.
January 31, 2026 at 7:22 PM
In general the people who have the least, give the most.
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Former Texas Lege reporter here. A Dem hasn't held this seat since 1990. Tarrant is the safest of red suburban counties. There is no way the TX and national GOP aren't in panic mode right now.
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Former Texas Lege reporter here. A Dem hasn't held this seat since 1990. Tarrant is the safest of red suburban counties. There is no way the TX and national GOP aren't in panic mode right now.
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Sci-Fi Author: In my book I invented the Torment Nexus as a cautionary tale
Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Torment Nexus from classic sci-fi novel Don't Create The Torment Nexus
Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Torment Nexus from classic sci-fi novel Don't Create The Torment Nexus
May 16, 2023 at 10:51 PM
Sci-Fi Author: In my book I invented the Torment Nexus as a cautionary tale
Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Torment Nexus from classic sci-fi novel Don't Create The Torment Nexus
Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Torment Nexus from classic sci-fi novel Don't Create The Torment Nexus
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Constitutional crisis doesn’t do enough to convey how absurd our current situation is.
Trump on his multiple suits against the federal government: "I'm supposed to work out a settlement with myself ... We could make it a substantial amount, nobody would care, because it's gonna go to numerous, very good charities."
February 1, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Constitutional crisis doesn’t do enough to convey how absurd our current situation is.
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So it was always just as simple as, we could have climate justice or a welfare program for a small network of pedophiles, healthcare or a welfare program for a small network of pedophiles, no nazi surveillance state or a welfare program for a small network of pedophiles, affordable housing or a welf
February 1, 2026 at 2:37 AM
So it was always just as simple as, we could have climate justice or a welfare program for a small network of pedophiles, healthcare or a welfare program for a small network of pedophiles, no nazi surveillance state or a welfare program for a small network of pedophiles, affordable housing or a welf
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I just drove past an abandoned car, with the doors open. (wrong side of highway, others had already stopped.)
This is Minnesota. No one for any reason intentionally leaves their car on the side of the road w/the doors open in January
Please understand: nothing has changed here. Please tell people
This is Minnesota. No one for any reason intentionally leaves their car on the side of the road w/the doors open in January
Please understand: nothing has changed here. Please tell people
January 31, 2026 at 7:18 PM
I just drove past an abandoned car, with the doors open. (wrong side of highway, others had already stopped.)
This is Minnesota. No one for any reason intentionally leaves their car on the side of the road w/the doors open in January
Please understand: nothing has changed here. Please tell people
This is Minnesota. No one for any reason intentionally leaves their car on the side of the road w/the doors open in January
Please understand: nothing has changed here. Please tell people
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You should have healthcare, you should have housing, you should have a universal basic income that sustains your ability to live in the world, and everyone who keeps telling you these things are unreasonable is either listed in a big stack of documents together or is actively protecting them.
February 1, 2026 at 1:46 AM
You should have healthcare, you should have housing, you should have a universal basic income that sustains your ability to live in the world, and everyone who keeps telling you these things are unreasonable is either listed in a big stack of documents together or is actively protecting them.
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Just got gassed pretty good at the labor union anti-ICE protest in Portland. Massive march, 5-10k strong. Vibes were very much liberal rather than radical. Lots of kids and older folks.
They gassed the whole crowd as soon as it marched on ICE, in broad daylight.
They gassed the whole crowd as soon as it marched on ICE, in broad daylight.
February 1, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Just got gassed pretty good at the labor union anti-ICE protest in Portland. Massive march, 5-10k strong. Vibes were very much liberal rather than radical. Lots of kids and older folks.
They gassed the whole crowd as soon as it marched on ICE, in broad daylight.
They gassed the whole crowd as soon as it marched on ICE, in broad daylight.
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Today I saw ICE gas little white kids in the streets of Portland with chemical weapons. Imagine what they're doing to brown and black kids in the detention camps
February 1, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Today I saw ICE gas little white kids in the streets of Portland with chemical weapons. Imagine what they're doing to brown and black kids in the detention camps
My toaster catching fire the night of November 8, 2016 was indeed a warning.
February 1, 2026 at 2:18 AM
My toaster catching fire the night of November 8, 2016 was indeed a warning.
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Manifesting a bonkers robust sales weekend so we can pay shop & warehouse rent.
Q1 is brutal on indie retail. If you have a friend you haven't introduced to our delicious, ethical, dweeby tea yet, now would be a great time!
Tea shop is open daily from 9:30a-7p
www.fridaytea.com open 24/7!
Q1 is brutal on indie retail. If you have a friend you haven't introduced to our delicious, ethical, dweeby tea yet, now would be a great time!
Tea shop is open daily from 9:30a-7p
www.fridaytea.com open 24/7!
Friday Afternoon Tea
Tasty teas and community events in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood. Custom blending services available! We offer retail and wholesale bulk tea.
www.fridaytea.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Manifesting a bonkers robust sales weekend so we can pay shop & warehouse rent.
Q1 is brutal on indie retail. If you have a friend you haven't introduced to our delicious, ethical, dweeby tea yet, now would be a great time!
Tea shop is open daily from 9:30a-7p
www.fridaytea.com open 24/7!
Q1 is brutal on indie retail. If you have a friend you haven't introduced to our delicious, ethical, dweeby tea yet, now would be a great time!
Tea shop is open daily from 9:30a-7p
www.fridaytea.com open 24/7!
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Because I'm talking about measles. It is also A VERY VERY VERY CONTAGIOUS VIRUS. If someone is in a room and has measles and then leaves that room and you enter that room within TWO HOURS (depending on humidity) you can get measles.
And people are contagious for four days before the rash appears.
And people are contagious for four days before the rash appears.
::taps mic::
beyond being an absolutely miserable illness, measles can cause immune amnesia. It wipes out your immune systems memory of how to fight every infection, every vaccine you've ever had.
beyond being an absolutely miserable illness, measles can cause immune amnesia. It wipes out your immune systems memory of how to fight every infection, every vaccine you've ever had.
February 1, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Because I'm talking about measles. It is also A VERY VERY VERY CONTAGIOUS VIRUS. If someone is in a room and has measles and then leaves that room and you enter that room within TWO HOURS (depending on humidity) you can get measles.
And people are contagious for four days before the rash appears.
And people are contagious for four days before the rash appears.
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If you're an adult who was vaccinated, you should get your titers run to make sure you still have immunity. Vaccination can wane and/or you may not have generated a strong immune response. That was ok when we had herd immunity but we're likely about to lose our "measles free" status.
Vaccinate your kids, you friggin nuts.
Measles cases this year have reached nearly 26% of last year's total cases, which totaled 2,255.
February 1, 2026 at 1:46 AM
If you're an adult who was vaccinated, you should get your titers run to make sure you still have immunity. Vaccination can wane and/or you may not have generated a strong immune response. That was ok when we had herd immunity but we're likely about to lose our "measles free" status.
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“you can’t ignore your problems forever” i can actually
January 31, 2026 at 8:44 PM
“you can’t ignore your problems forever” i can actually
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I found the first investigative file from the first complainant against Epstein in 2005.
There are descriptions from the officer, over several interviews of the girl, of her pulling her knees up on the chair, drawing doodles, & the officer high-fiving her to keep her calm as she speaks of horror.
There are descriptions from the officer, over several interviews of the girl, of her pulling her knees up on the chair, drawing doodles, & the officer high-fiving her to keep her calm as she speaks of horror.
January 31, 2026 at 8:57 PM
I found the first investigative file from the first complainant against Epstein in 2005.
There are descriptions from the officer, over several interviews of the girl, of her pulling her knees up on the chair, drawing doodles, & the officer high-fiving her to keep her calm as she speaks of horror.
There are descriptions from the officer, over several interviews of the girl, of her pulling her knees up on the chair, drawing doodles, & the officer high-fiving her to keep her calm as she speaks of horror.
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One of the things they teach you in constitutional observer training is that you can’t physically stop ICE, but with your whistle and your phone, you can become cumbersome.
January 31, 2026 at 10:17 PM
One of the things they teach you in constitutional observer training is that you can’t physically stop ICE, but with your whistle and your phone, you can become cumbersome.
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catherine o’ hara as fictional characters: thread
January 31, 2026 at 8:13 PM
catherine o’ hara as fictional characters: thread
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Introducing Cuddles Von Profit, a capitalist cat-astrophe and a purr-fect reminder that billionaires are ridiculous, but cats are essential.
100% less morally reprehensible than a billionaire.
Adopt Cuddles and own a billionaire instead of them owning you.
Warning: Do not eat.
#Caturday #cats
100% less morally reprehensible than a billionaire.
Adopt Cuddles and own a billionaire instead of them owning you.
Warning: Do not eat.
#Caturday #cats
January 31, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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What helps a little, just a little, is remembering what happens when the whole shit show they've created collapses (and it will).
Learn your WW2 history. Learn your ancient history.
History repeats.
Learn your WW2 history. Learn your ancient history.
History repeats.
January 31, 2026 at 9:31 PM
What helps a little, just a little, is remembering what happens when the whole shit show they've created collapses (and it will).
Learn your WW2 history. Learn your ancient history.
History repeats.
Learn your WW2 history. Learn your ancient history.
History repeats.
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The road trip nobody asked for
January 31, 2026 at 9:03 PM
The road trip nobody asked for
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Can we start over
January 31, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Can we start over
@kottonmouthkings.bsky.social yo, where's your Minnesota protest song? Fuck 5-0. I've got NOFX understanding that DI song, Springsteen has a new one ffs, and i learned about Billy Bragg.
As someone who was raised SubNoize batallion, i expected better.
I do hope Pee Wee German isn't a relation. 😒
As someone who was raised SubNoize batallion, i expected better.
I do hope Pee Wee German isn't a relation. 😒
January 31, 2026 at 11:24 AM
@kottonmouthkings.bsky.social yo, where's your Minnesota protest song? Fuck 5-0. I've got NOFX understanding that DI song, Springsteen has a new one ffs, and i learned about Billy Bragg.
As someone who was raised SubNoize batallion, i expected better.
I do hope Pee Wee German isn't a relation. 😒
As someone who was raised SubNoize batallion, i expected better.
I do hope Pee Wee German isn't a relation. 😒
January 31, 2026 at 1:59 AM