Alice
@ahp-bb.bsky.social
Wife, mother and grandma. Late Boomer. Recently Retired. Hiker, gardener, reader. Lover of the arts, history, and nature. Appalled by the current events.
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Alice
@ahp-bb.bsky.social
· Oct 3
Welcome to Opt Out October, our collection of tips to slowly break free from online surveillance and throw sand in the gears of overreaching large tech companies. Today’s tip is about establishing good online security fundamentals. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Opt Out October: Daily Tips to Protect Your Privacy and Security
Trying to take control of your online privacy can feel like a full-time job. But if you break it up into small tasks and take on one project at a time it makes the process of protecting your privacy
www.eff.org
Posting to share and for me to read later...
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You basiccally need a PhD in moral degeneracy studies to follow the tributaries of the maga thought sewer. www.thebulwark.com/p/the-leopar...
The Leopard Is Eating Trump’s Face
And it’s still hungry.
www.thebulwark.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
You basiccally need a PhD in moral degeneracy studies to follow the tributaries of the maga thought sewer. www.thebulwark.com/p/the-leopar...
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What your president and his team are prioritizing.
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
What your president and his team are prioritizing.
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So if AI succeeds loads of people lose their jobs as they're replaced by AI, and if AI fails, loads of people lose their jobs as the economy crashes?
It’s amazing how this story has gone from 0 to 60 in UK press. There’s been no mainstream coverage to date but this morning the story is leading BBC News site & bulletins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Google boss Sundar Pichai warns 'no company immune' if AI bubble bursts
Speaking exclusively to BBC News, CEO Sundar Pichai said the artificial intelligence boom had been an
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 AM
So if AI succeeds loads of people lose their jobs as they're replaced by AI, and if AI fails, loads of people lose their jobs as the economy crashes?
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Looking for what you can do to make you voice heard? This campaign is gaining traction.
The enablers have to feel it.
weaintbuyingit.com
The enablers have to feel it.
weaintbuyingit.com
We Ain’t Buying It! - Economic Pressure on Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday - We Ain’t Buying It!
We Ain’t Buying It is an economic action and solidarity campaign designed to defend democracy and reclaim community power.
weaintbuyingit.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Looking for what you can do to make you voice heard? This campaign is gaining traction.
The enablers have to feel it.
weaintbuyingit.com
The enablers have to feel it.
weaintbuyingit.com
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a two party system with one party completely & utterly devoted to a man who responds this way when asked by a woman about credible accusations he sex trafficked underage girls - like there’s no reforming a party like that
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
a two party system with one party completely & utterly devoted to a man who responds this way when asked by a woman about credible accusations he sex trafficked underage girls - like there’s no reforming a party like that
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All I’m going to say is, they don’t care if he’s had sex with children, but if they find out he’s had sex with another man, they will implode…
They have a fcked up sense of morality.
They have a fcked up sense of morality.
November 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
All I’m going to say is, they don’t care if he’s had sex with children, but if they find out he’s had sex with another man, they will implode…
They have a fcked up sense of morality.
They have a fcked up sense of morality.
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Unique among inmates, Ghislaine Maxwell gets room service in her cell, after-hours access to recreation, a private visitor suite with refreshments and even a service-dog puppy to play with.
Is this a federal prison sentence or a comped stay at a Trump Hotel?
Is this a federal prison sentence or a comped stay at a Trump Hotel?
Ghislaine Maxwell Has Custom Meals and Pet A Puppy Behind Bars: Lawmakers
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee say a whistleblower revealed that Maxwell has received special treatment in prison.
people.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Unique among inmates, Ghislaine Maxwell gets room service in her cell, after-hours access to recreation, a private visitor suite with refreshments and even a service-dog puppy to play with.
Is this a federal prison sentence or a comped stay at a Trump Hotel?
Is this a federal prison sentence or a comped stay at a Trump Hotel?
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A lot of the (often quite powerful!) guys emailing Epstein were asking him for dating advice, which seems to suggest that they saw his own sex life as aspirational.
The emails have Summers reporting to Epstein about his attempts to date a Harvard economics student & to hit on her during a seminar she was giving.
November 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A lot of the (often quite powerful!) guys emailing Epstein were asking him for dating advice, which seems to suggest that they saw his own sex life as aspirational.
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UFC fighter Brandon Royval slammed a series of cage matches set to take place at the Trump White House next June.
“I don’t give a shit about fighting at the fucking White House. I don’t give a fuck about any of our political figures right now, and it’s like to fight in front of them seems…
“I don’t give a shit about fighting at the fucking White House. I don’t give a fuck about any of our political figures right now, and it’s like to fight in front of them seems…
November 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
UFC fighter Brandon Royval slammed a series of cage matches set to take place at the Trump White House next June.
“I don’t give a shit about fighting at the fucking White House. I don’t give a fuck about any of our political figures right now, and it’s like to fight in front of them seems…
“I don’t give a shit about fighting at the fucking White House. I don’t give a fuck about any of our political figures right now, and it’s like to fight in front of them seems…
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According to the Republican president, wanting child rapists to face justice means “betraying the Republican party.”
November 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
According to the Republican president, wanting child rapists to face justice means “betraying the Republican party.”
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been awhile since I felt a literal chill down my spine but this honestly scared the shit out of me
November 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
been awhile since I felt a literal chill down my spine but this honestly scared the shit out of me
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#ProudBlue #ResistanceUnited #Pinks
Megyn Kelly is a fool if she thinks this absolves Epstein and friends from being pedophiles: “there’s a difference between a 15 year old and a 5 year old.” Yeah Megyn, there is a difference but both are still children. MAGA, Stop defending pedos! #ReleaseTheFiles
Megyn Kelly is a fool if she thinks this absolves Epstein and friends from being pedophiles: “there’s a difference between a 15 year old and a 5 year old.” Yeah Megyn, there is a difference but both are still children. MAGA, Stop defending pedos! #ReleaseTheFiles
November 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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"It was tough to beat Apple, but the Swiss did it." said one administration official.
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How to lobby Trump with Swiss precision: gifts, gold and gab
How the Swiss broke a diplomatic logjam on tariffs by arriving with tributes fit for a king.
www.axios.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"It was tough to beat Apple, but the Swiss did it." said one administration official.
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
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“You can’t define a woman?” Party becomes “What is a child?” Party
November 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“You can’t define a woman?” Party becomes “What is a child?” Party
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Steve Bannon Offered Trump’s MAGA as Shield for Jeffrey Epstein – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
Steve Bannon Offered Trump’s MAGA as Shield for Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein helped shape Trump’s MAGA movement through a secret alliance with its chief architect, Steve Bannon, who told him it could help him “stave off Time’s Up for a decade” in return for str...
bylinetimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Steve Bannon Offered Trump’s MAGA as Shield for Jeffrey Epstein – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
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That Time Magazine cover headline — “His Triumph” — looks more ridiculous by the day.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
That Time Magazine cover headline — “His Triumph” — looks more ridiculous by the day.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Oooph. This is a very keen observation 👏 👇
November 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Oooph. This is a very keen observation 👏 👇
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Recall: this is the guy who couldn't get confirmed by the GOP Senate last month and texted, among other things.... “I do have a Nazi streak in me from time to time, I will admit it,” Appalling.
🧵The Racist who could not get confirmed by the Senate now moves INSIDE Admin! Perfect qualifications. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump taps Ingrassia for new role after texting scandal
Paul Ingrassia, who withdrew his nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel last month, says in a farewell email that he’s moving to the GSA.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Recall: this is the guy who couldn't get confirmed by the GOP Senate last month and texted, among other things.... “I do have a Nazi streak in me from time to time, I will admit it,” Appalling.
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In this Ohio diner, Summers still means disco diva Donna. But they do know this: the former president of Harvard thinks teenagers are hot stuff.
November 14, 2025 at 3:05 AM
In this Ohio diner, Summers still means disco diva Donna. But they do know this: the former president of Harvard thinks teenagers are hot stuff.
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My alma mater. Shame.
According to the car wash owner, agents arrested employees before they could obtain their documentation from their work lockers. So many were likely here legally.
Here's hoping this article on Zac boasting about how he ruined some immigrants' lives follows him around for a very long time.
Here's hoping this article on Zac boasting about how he ruined some immigrants' lives follows him around for a very long time.
BU College Republicans president says he called ICE to ‘detain these criminals’ at Allston Car Wash
The president of Boston University College Republicans wrote on X he called the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requesting it detain employees at Allston Car Wash, the site of a Nov. 4 raid w...
dailyfreepress.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
My alma mater. Shame.
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Meanwhile, here's an example of the horrendous things found in Hillary Clinton's emails—the only story worth covering for any serious news outlet in 2016, apparently.
This email is also regarding a child who suffered abuse from a grown man.
This email is also regarding a child who suffered abuse from a grown man.
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Meanwhile, here's an example of the horrendous things found in Hillary Clinton's emails—the only story worth covering for any serious news outlet in 2016, apparently.
This email is also regarding a child who suffered abuse from a grown man.
This email is also regarding a child who suffered abuse from a grown man.