Vagabonding
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Mike Swanson Vagabonding the USA. Santa Fe, NM. Umbralogical Parallax Tracer. Jar opener. "I'll always be goin' to see the varmint..."
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January 6 should have been the end of this.
January 6, 2026 at 11:35 AM
January 6 should have been the end of this.
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It’s genuinely wild that the United States spent decades building an elaborate rules-based international order which de facto cemented its permanent status as the dominant global hegemon, sustained by ideology rather than might, and now is just blowing it all up for literally no reason
January 6, 2026 at 12:35 AM
It’s genuinely wild that the United States spent decades building an elaborate rules-based international order which de facto cemented its permanent status as the dominant global hegemon, sustained by ideology rather than might, and now is just blowing it all up for literally no reason
All that bitching in NC and FL about not getting the response they wanted for hurricanes. This is what they voted for. Good fucking luck!
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From the EmergencyManagement community on Reddit: Major cuts planned for FEMA staffing. Possibly 50%...
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January 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM
All that bitching in NC and FL about not getting the response they wanted for hurricanes. This is what they voted for. Good fucking luck!
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FEMA planning exercise envisioned deep workforce cuts, adding to uncertainty around agency’s future
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January 6, 2026 at 11:06 AM
FEMA planning exercise envisioned deep workforce cuts, adding to uncertainty around agency’s future
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archive.is/YR6Qw
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On Jan. 6, 2021, 140 police officers were injured defending the U.S. Capitol from a violent mob of Trump supporters. Five years later, many still live with the physical and psychological damage from that day.
NPR
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Trump calls Jan 6 a “day of love.” This bodycam footage shows otherwise.
YouTube video by NPR
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January 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
On Jan. 6, 2021, 140 police officers were injured defending the U.S. Capitol from a violent mob of Trump supporters. Five years later, many still live with the physical and psychological damage from that day.
NPR
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Never forget what they did, and continue to do.
January 6, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Never forget what they did, and continue to do.
Nothing more liberal than learning about history.
January 6, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Nothing more liberal than learning about history.
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Venezuela isn't about fentanyl or national security. It's about oil and Epstein.
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Venezuela isn't about fentanyl or national security. It's about oil and Epstein.
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This is sad.
Inbox: the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board has voted to dissolve the organization following Congress pulling its federal funding
January 5, 2026 at 9:53 PM
This is sad.
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130,000 Alabamans are about to lose their health insurance as a direct result of the “One big beautiful bill”, and a Florida man is tweeting like it’s some kind of win.
If you live in the state, call Sen. Tuberville and tell him what’s on your mind: 202-224-3121
If you live in the state, call Sen. Tuberville and tell him what’s on your mind: 202-224-3121
January 6, 2026 at 12:42 AM
130,000 Alabamans are about to lose their health insurance as a direct result of the “One big beautiful bill”, and a Florida man is tweeting like it’s some kind of win.
If you live in the state, call Sen. Tuberville and tell him what’s on your mind: 202-224-3121
If you live in the state, call Sen. Tuberville and tell him what’s on your mind: 202-224-3121
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UK car sales top 2m in 2025 as Chinese brands boom
UK car sales top 2m in 2025 as Chinese brands boom
Electric car sales rose by nearly a quarter to a record 473,000, or 23.4% of the overall market, says SMMT
A rise in the popularity of Chinese brands pushed total car sales in the UK above the 2m mark last year for the first time since 2019, figures reveal.
Chinese companies accounted for 9.7% of the 2m new car registrations in the UK in 2025, or 196,000 vehicles, according to preliminary figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a lobby group. That was nearly double the 4.9% market share achieved by the country’s carmakers in 2024. Continue reading...
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January 6, 2026 at 12:13 AM
UK car sales top 2m in 2025 as Chinese brands boom
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When I invade Venezuela and the number one trending topic is still "Epstein Files"
January 5, 2026 at 10:18 PM
When I invade Venezuela and the number one trending topic is still "Epstein Files"
Outrageous
The federal government barred a list of 200 words and phrases from Head Start funding applications, including "disability" and "Black." Many of the banned words are explicitly referenced in the Head Start Act which was signed in 2007.
‘Disability,’ ‘Women,’ ‘Black,’ and ‘Tribal’ Barred From Head Start Grant Applications
Grantees were instructed to remove a list of 200 words from their applications.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Outrageous
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Good parents, do not listen.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The action follows a presidential memorandum ordering a review of the U.S. schedule. n.pr/4pq823V
Health officials slash the number of vaccines recommended for all kids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The action follows a presidential memorandum ordering a review of the U.S. schedule.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Good parents, do not listen.
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Las Cruces, New Mexico:
Later today I will be out there with other concerned Cruscens. I always get a jolt of good energy when I show my resistance with others.
Hope for a great day for all.
Cheers.
Hope for a great day for all.
Cheers.
January 5, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Las Cruces, New Mexico:
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Friends, if the pediatrician who takes care of your children does not know how wrong this is, you need a new pediatrician.
Once again, this administration is acts recklessly, dishonestly, and behind closed doors, all while pretending to be transparent and lawful. Making decisions without providing any solid evidence and completely disregarding decades of well-established, clear, and thorough science. This is insane...
Kennedy Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Friends, if the pediatrician who takes care of your children does not know how wrong this is, you need a new pediatrician.
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The Ozarks and Venezuela
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The Ozarks and Venezuela
The regime
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January 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM
The Ozarks and Venezuela
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This is what nearly 16 years of the Citizens United decision has culminated into: greedy tech oligarchs corruptly pouring tens of millions into Trump's super PAC in pursuit of favorable policies at working people's detriment.
This is what legalized corruption looks like.
This is what legalized corruption looks like.
Trump’s super PAC brought in over $100 million in the second half of 2025.
The co-founder of OpenAI and his wife gave $25 million.
One crypto company gave over $20 million.
Oligarchs broadly, and tech oligarchs specifically, are backing Trump to the hilt.
The co-founder of OpenAI and his wife gave $25 million.
One crypto company gave over $20 million.
Oligarchs broadly, and tech oligarchs specifically, are backing Trump to the hilt.
Trump Super PAC Raised More Than $100 Million in Recent Months
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
This is what nearly 16 years of the Citizens United decision has culminated into: greedy tech oligarchs corruptly pouring tens of millions into Trump's super PAC in pursuit of favorable policies at working people's detriment.
This is what legalized corruption looks like.
This is what legalized corruption looks like.
Marco Rubio, Secretary Of Bullsh*t
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Marco Rubio, Secretary Of Bullsh*t
We watch the Sunday shows so you never have to.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Marco Rubio, Secretary Of Bullsh*t
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Chicago residents took to Downtown streets Saturday in protest of President Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela, with protesters calling for an end to U.S. “imperialist” actions abroad. blockclubchi.co/3NgqKgZ
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Chicago residents took to Downtown streets Saturday in protest of President Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela, with protesters calling for an end to U.S. “imperialist” actions abroad. blockclubchi.co/3NgqKgZ