Val Carmer
@vcarmer.bsky.social
Educator who has tried for 30 years to teach high schoolers economics and history in the hopes they become critical thinkers. (Not sure how successful I’ve been 🫣) Not making any purchases so don’t ask. And happily married.
What 6 wars did Trump stop? I’m usually pretty on top of current events, but I must have missed the end to these wars. Someone needs to clue me in to these major events.
August 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
What 6 wars did Trump stop? I’m usually pretty on top of current events, but I must have missed the end to these wars. Someone needs to clue me in to these major events.
Why is it that mainstream media hasn’t directly addressed the fact that most mass shooters are white men?
July 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Why is it that mainstream media hasn’t directly addressed the fact that most mass shooters are white men?
So what’s trump saying about the crowd size for his pathetic parade?
June 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
So what’s trump saying about the crowd size for his pathetic parade?
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This is going to backfire on the DNC. They are refusing to move forward and therefore will stagnate and die. 😔
This is going to backfire on the DNC. They are refusing to move forward and therefore will stagnate and die. 😔
David Hogg won’t run again after DNC votes to redo vice chair elections | CNN Politics
David Hogg will not seek reelection to his Democratic National Committee vice chair position after the party announced Wednesday that members had voted to redo the contests he and another officer won ...
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June 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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This is going to backfire on the DNC. They are refusing to move forward and therefore will stagnate and die. 😔
This is going to backfire on the DNC. They are refusing to move forward and therefore will stagnate and die. 😔
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WHAT????
WHAT????
Trump, asked if he has to 'uphold the Constitution,' says, 'I don't know'
Trump said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he’s following lawyers’ advice as he tries to execute rapid deportations, arguing that giving immigrants due process is time-consuming.
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May 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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WHAT????
WHAT????
I wonder how many will actually show at Trump’s rally in Warren, Michigan to mark his 100 days in office.
April 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I wonder how many will actually show at Trump’s rally in Warren, Michigan to mark his 100 days in office.
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Are we placing bets yet on whether he’s actually going to follow this ruling? 🤔
Are we placing bets yet on whether he’s actually going to follow this ruling? 🤔
Supreme Court temporarily pauses deportations under Alien Enemies Act | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court early Saturday morning paused the deportation of immigrants potentially subject to the Alien Enemies Act, freezing action in a fast-developing case involving a group of immigrants in...
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April 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Are we placing bets yet on whether he’s actually going to follow this ruling? 🤔
Are we placing bets yet on whether he’s actually going to follow this ruling? 🤔
My high school Econ students had done research prior to break. A couple sources were .gov. They just tried to access these sources to discover they’ve been scrubbed. They are frustrated and I’m beyond pissed. 🤬🤬🤬
March 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
My high school Econ students had done research prior to break. A couple sources were .gov. They just tried to access these sources to discover they’ve been scrubbed. They are frustrated and I’m beyond pissed. 🤬🤬🤬
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The US government sure know how to influence people - to do the opposite 🤪
The US government sure know how to influence people - to do the opposite 🤪
South African ambassador expelled by Trump receives hero’s welcome at home
Ebrahim Rasool addresses supporters, calling his persona non grata status a badge of dignity after his US expulsion.
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March 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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The US government sure know how to influence people - to do the opposite 🤪
The US government sure know how to influence people - to do the opposite 🤪
WHY are the Dems not FLOODING THE AIRWAYS with all the crap this administration is doing??????
March 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
WHY are the Dems not FLOODING THE AIRWAYS with all the crap this administration is doing??????
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And there goes the collapse of the Judicial branch. 😵💫
And there goes the collapse of the Judicial branch. 😵💫
US deports hundreds of Venezuelans to El Salvador despite court order
Hundreds of alleged criminals have been deported from the US to El Salvador, hours after a federal judge said not to do so.
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March 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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And there goes the collapse of the Judicial branch. 😵💫
And there goes the collapse of the Judicial branch. 😵💫
Reposted by Val Carmer
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Focusing on different aspects of economic data is fine but to come up with a new calculation method… not so fine. 🤦♀️
Focusing on different aspects of economic data is fine but to come up with a new calculation method… not so fine. 🤦♀️
Trump officials want to measure the economy's health in a way that may hide DOGE cuts
Trump administration officials have suggested they may try to look differently at a key economic measure of America's economic health: the quarterly GDP.
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March 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Focusing on different aspects of economic data is fine but to come up with a new calculation method… not so fine. 🤦♀️
Focusing on different aspects of economic data is fine but to come up with a new calculation method… not so fine. 🤦♀️
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This just makes my heart hurt.
This just makes my heart hurt.
War heroes and military firsts are among 26,000 images flagged for removal in Pentagon’s DEI purge | CNN Politics
References to a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, the Enola Gay aircraft that dropped an atomic bomb on Japan and the first women to pass Marine infantry training are among the tens of thousands ...
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March 8, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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This just makes my heart hurt.
This just makes my heart hurt.
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"If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we're ready to fight till the end," China's embassy said on X, reposting a line from a government statement on Tuesday.
"If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we're ready to fight till the end," China's embassy said on X, reposting a line from a government statement on Tuesday.
China says it is ready for 'any type of war' with US
The comments come in response to US tariffs and as Beijing boosts defence spending by 7.2%.
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March 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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"If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we're ready to fight till the end," China's embassy said on X, reposting a line from a government statement on Tuesday.
"If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we're ready to fight till the end," China's embassy said on X, reposting a line from a government statement on Tuesday.
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Not even 100 days into the term and it sure is looking a bit uncomfortable.
Not even 100 days into the term and it sure is looking a bit uncomfortable.
JD Vance in Vermont: Protesters target vice-president
The vice-president and his family reportedly moved to an undisclosed location from their planned ski resort as a result.
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March 3, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Not even 100 days into the term and it sure is looking a bit uncomfortable.
Not even 100 days into the term and it sure is looking a bit uncomfortable.
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May more nations follow suit. 🤞
May more nations follow suit. 🤞
Canada’s plans to fuel Ukraine’s war effort with Russian cash, explained
Ottawa wants to take funds from Russian groups and citizens who have been sanctioned but are not facing criminal charges. Here's how.
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March 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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May more nations follow suit. 🤞
May more nations follow suit. 🤞
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Well,…I guess our businesses didn’t really need those minerals for production. 🥴
Well,…I guess our businesses didn’t really need those minerals for production. 🥴
South Africa suspends American businesses and mineral exports - The Maravi Post
South Africa suspends American businesses and mineral exports - The Maravi Post
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February 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Well,…I guess our businesses didn’t really need those minerals for production. 🥴
Well,…I guess our businesses didn’t really need those minerals for production. 🥴
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Well, there goes several small businesses. 🥴
Well, there goes several small businesses. 🥴
How many people work in Colorado's national parks, forests? What to know amid firings
Colorado had nearly 5,000 employees working for public lands and wildlife agencies before federal employees' terminations hit last week.
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February 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Well, there goes several small businesses. 🥴
Well, there goes several small businesses. 🥴
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Well,.. Congress won’t oppose him and now it looks like the Courts won’t either. 🤨
Well,.. Congress won’t oppose him and now it looks like the Courts won’t either. 🤨
Donald Trump's Latest Executive Order: Only President, AG Can 'Interpret US Law'
White House staff secretary Will Scharf was quoted as saying that the new order on the interpretation of the law "reestablishes a long-standing norm" in the US. , US News News - Times Now
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February 19, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Well,.. Congress won’t oppose him and now it looks like the Courts won’t either. 🤨
Well,.. Congress won’t oppose him and now it looks like the Courts won’t either. 🤨
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The very sad ripple impacts of actions that never should have happened.
The very sad ripple impacts of actions that never should have happened.
Farmers feeling weight of Trump policies with shutdown of aid
In the last two presidential elections, farmers voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump, but now some are saying his efforts to cut the government are causing major financial pressure. William Brangham ...
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February 18, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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The very sad ripple impacts of actions that never should have happened.
The very sad ripple impacts of actions that never should have happened.
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Sure wish the Missouri AG would focus on issues that actually impact the people of our state.
Sure wish the Missouri AG would focus on issues that actually impact the people of our state.
Starbucks sued by US state of Missouri for using DEI policies
Missouri accused Starbucks of tying executive pay to the company’s achieving racial and gender-based hiring quotas.
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February 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Sure wish the Missouri AG would focus on issues that actually impact the people of our state.
Sure wish the Missouri AG would focus on issues that actually impact the people of our state.
I’ve decided that Trump is playing the role of Franz von Papen and Musk is Hitler.
February 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I’ve decided that Trump is playing the role of Franz von Papen and Musk is Hitler.