Cathy Merriman
@8-merriment-8.bsky.social
Music nerd. Textile crafter.
Biologist. Nova Scotian by choice.
Ceasefire now. PEACE ✌️🕊️☮️
Biologist. Nova Scotian by choice.
Ceasefire now. PEACE ✌️🕊️☮️
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This is exactly what the internet is for.
July 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This is exactly what the internet is for.
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There are only three political positions in America today
1) I like the fascism
2) I'll acquiesce to the fascism (reasons for this one vary: cowardice, access, denial, misguidedly thinking that acquiescence is savvy, etc)
3) I oppose the fascism
The rest is details
1) I like the fascism
2) I'll acquiesce to the fascism (reasons for this one vary: cowardice, access, denial, misguidedly thinking that acquiescence is savvy, etc)
3) I oppose the fascism
The rest is details
June 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
There are only three political positions in America today
1) I like the fascism
2) I'll acquiesce to the fascism (reasons for this one vary: cowardice, access, denial, misguidedly thinking that acquiescence is savvy, etc)
3) I oppose the fascism
The rest is details
1) I like the fascism
2) I'll acquiesce to the fascism (reasons for this one vary: cowardice, access, denial, misguidedly thinking that acquiescence is savvy, etc)
3) I oppose the fascism
The rest is details
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As federal civil servants, we have anxiety about accepting a branded water bottle at a conference... lest we trigger an ethics review.
Meanwhile, Trump’s out here getting a $400M sky palace from Qatar. Cool cool.
Meanwhile, Trump’s out here getting a $400M sky palace from Qatar. Cool cool.
Trump reportedly prepared to accept ‘palace in the sky’ as gift from Qatar
News of present from royal family ignited accusations of bribery and corruption, as well as criticism against president
www.theguardian.com
May 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
As federal civil servants, we have anxiety about accepting a branded water bottle at a conference... lest we trigger an ethics review.
Meanwhile, Trump’s out here getting a $400M sky palace from Qatar. Cool cool.
Meanwhile, Trump’s out here getting a $400M sky palace from Qatar. Cool cool.
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Dear Democrats + American "friends"
Even when your president says it is "unlikely" that he will use military force against our country it still worthy of a resounding response.
Right?
But we hear crickets.
You might be okay with the end of the rule of law.
Not us.
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
Even when your president says it is "unlikely" that he will use military force against our country it still worthy of a resounding response.
Right?
But we hear crickets.
You might be okay with the end of the rule of law.
Not us.
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
Trump says ‘highly unlikely’ U.S. ever uses military force to annex Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump says it is 'highly unlikely' the United States would ever use military force to annex Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca
May 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Dear Democrats + American "friends"
Even when your president says it is "unlikely" that he will use military force against our country it still worthy of a resounding response.
Right?
But we hear crickets.
You might be okay with the end of the rule of law.
Not us.
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
Even when your president says it is "unlikely" that he will use military force against our country it still worthy of a resounding response.
Right?
But we hear crickets.
You might be okay with the end of the rule of law.
Not us.
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
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Why do I feel like this administration is going to force the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture to mount a major exhibition on kindly masters.
March 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Why do I feel like this administration is going to force the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture to mount a major exhibition on kindly masters.
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Welcome to all our new followers! 💚
March 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Welcome to all our new followers! 💚
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If a law firm won't risk everything to defend itself, what makes you think it will risk anything to defend you?
My advice: Find a law firm that will not back down and will never bend a knee.
My advice: Find a law firm that will not back down and will never bend a knee.
March 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
If a law firm won't risk everything to defend itself, what makes you think it will risk anything to defend you?
My advice: Find a law firm that will not back down and will never bend a knee.
My advice: Find a law firm that will not back down and will never bend a knee.
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Please excommunicate Vance.
Please excommunicate Vance.
Please excommunicate Vance.
Please excommunicate Vance.
Please excommunicate Vance.
Please excommunicate Vance.
Please excommunicate Vance.
Pope Francis is recovering well from pneumonia and a “new stage” in his pontificate is opening, two of his closest advisers say.
Pope Francis advisers say he’ll recover from pneumonia and a ‘new stage’ is opening for him
The Vatican press office reported Friday that Francis’ overall condition remained stable, with slight improvements as he continues respiratory and physical physiotherapy.
nbcnews.to
March 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Please excommunicate Vance.
Please excommunicate Vance.
Please excommunicate Vance.
Please excommunicate Vance.
Please excommunicate Vance.
Please excommunicate Vance.
Please excommunicate Vance.
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America, we are dropping like flies—but we are fighting back every day. ✊
February 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
America, we are dropping like flies—but we are fighting back every day. ✊
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BREAKING: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier released from prison after nearly 50 years
February 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
BREAKING: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier released from prison after nearly 50 years
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For the sake of argument, let’s take Trump’s rhetoric seriously. What might “Canadian statehood” look like?
Canada as “the 51st state” is a nonstarter. Here’s why. My Feb 14 Indianapolis Business Journal column, online (with paywall) and print versions: www.ibj.com/articles/pie...
Canada as “the 51st state” is a nonstarter. Here’s why. My Feb 14 Indianapolis Business Journal column, online (with paywall) and print versions: www.ibj.com/articles/pie...
February 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
For the sake of argument, let’s take Trump’s rhetoric seriously. What might “Canadian statehood” look like?
Canada as “the 51st state” is a nonstarter. Here’s why. My Feb 14 Indianapolis Business Journal column, online (with paywall) and print versions: www.ibj.com/articles/pie...
Canada as “the 51st state” is a nonstarter. Here’s why. My Feb 14 Indianapolis Business Journal column, online (with paywall) and print versions: www.ibj.com/articles/pie...
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China's Xi, and Russia's Putin, have easily convinced Musk and Trump that if they play their game, they'll be part of the winning team of global dictators.
#Musk and #Trump are too arrogant to see Putin and Xi can't wait to brutally crush them and take America's piece of the pie.
#Musk and #Trump are too arrogant to see Putin and Xi can't wait to brutally crush them and take America's piece of the pie.
February 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Your private data is no longer private. That’s OK. There’s nothing to see here. Go read something about how the current administration is ending the trade war they started. Huh. Do you suppose that was meant to be a distraction? 🤔
Elon Musk’s staffers have gained unauthorized access to sensitive government employee data by installing a server at the OPM. They now have access to USAJOBS, the federal hiring portal where applicants submit personal details such as Social Security numbers, home addresses, and employment histories.
February 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Your private data is no longer private. That’s OK. There’s nothing to see here. Go read something about how the current administration is ending the trade war they started. Huh. Do you suppose that was meant to be a distraction? 🤔
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I just hand-fabricated this pin, which is a call for solidarity in the face of tyranny. Our country isn't perfect, but we want it to remain our own and to be strong! This sterling silver pin is available as a necklace too. "Vive le Canada" is an alternative message.
#handmadejewelry #silversmith
#handmadejewelry #silversmith
February 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I just hand-fabricated this pin, which is a call for solidarity in the face of tyranny. Our country isn't perfect, but we want it to remain our own and to be strong! This sterling silver pin is available as a necklace too. "Vive le Canada" is an alternative message.
#handmadejewelry #silversmith
#handmadejewelry #silversmith
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We can confirm that the communication ban at CDC (and presumably all of HHS) has been extended for at least another week with no specified end date. No external communication with local, state, or territorial health departments, healthcare systems, or the public. In the setting of ongoing outbreaks.
February 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We can confirm that the communication ban at CDC (and presumably all of HHS) has been extended for at least another week with no specified end date. No external communication with local, state, or territorial health departments, healthcare systems, or the public. In the setting of ongoing outbreaks.
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An Elon Musk staffer misused the U.S. Marshals Service by falsely invoking their authority to intimidate. USAID security personnel were threatened with action by the federal Marshals Service.
February 3, 2025 at 5:41 AM
An Elon Musk staffer misused the U.S. Marshals Service by falsely invoking their authority to intimidate. USAID security personnel were threatened with action by the federal Marshals Service.
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These are the 19-24 year olds helping Musk with his coup.
Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran—are young engineers recently associated with initiatives led by Elon Musk, w/in government agencies. Here’s a brief overview of each:
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Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran—are young engineers recently associated with initiatives led by Elon Musk, w/in government agencies. Here’s a brief overview of each:
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February 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
These are the 19-24 year olds helping Musk with his coup.
Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran—are young engineers recently associated with initiatives led by Elon Musk, w/in government agencies. Here’s a brief overview of each:
🧵
Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran—are young engineers recently associated with initiatives led by Elon Musk, w/in government agencies. Here’s a brief overview of each:
🧵
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Please share: We’ve received word that Elon Musk’s staffers are using space characters to identify information leakers. Before sharing any information, please use a checker to detect and remove these.
February 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Please share: We’ve received word that Elon Musk’s staffers are using space characters to identify information leakers. Before sharing any information, please use a checker to detect and remove these.
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The first Senators to actually do anything about the Trump admin
NEW - Ottawa Senators fans booed the American national anthem at the beginning of tonight’s hockey game.
February 2, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The first Senators to actually do anything about the Trump admin
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a pox on the houses of everyone, in the UK, the US or elsewhere who, despite not seeing themselves as reactionaries, decided that trans kids were somehow the most important issue in the world at a time when so much else was going on, and who got their wishes now, but at what cost
Donald Trump has just released a national under 18 trans care ban executive order. I am working through specifically how it tries to do this, and will live tweet here section by section as I read through it.
It is not yet on the website, but has been released via press release.
It is not yet on the website, but has been released via press release.
January 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
a pox on the houses of everyone, in the UK, the US or elsewhere who, despite not seeing themselves as reactionaries, decided that trans kids were somehow the most important issue in the world at a time when so much else was going on, and who got their wishes now, but at what cost
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We're making all your websites shitty and evil. What are you gonna do, log off and spend time with your family
January 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We're making all your websites shitty and evil. What are you gonna do, log off and spend time with your family
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While Trump is trolling Canada about annexing it, Canadians are in Los Angeles tonight dropping water on the Palisades fire. He’s a disgrace.
January 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
While Trump is trolling Canada about annexing it, Canadians are in Los Angeles tonight dropping water on the Palisades fire. He’s a disgrace.
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First of all, why would Canada want to join our rotten healthcare system, acquire our mass shooting epidemic and give up their sane parliamentary system for our broken government? Also, indigenous Canadians and Greenland Inuits have enough problems with their colonizers to ever accede to Trump.
January 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
First of all, why would Canada want to join our rotten healthcare system, acquire our mass shooting epidemic and give up their sane parliamentary system for our broken government? Also, indigenous Canadians and Greenland Inuits have enough problems with their colonizers to ever accede to Trump.