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@alliance4health.bsky.social
HX design expert in health technology / ex @HHS / passionate about eldercare and caregivers and grassroots organizing. #resist #StandUp
At West Point, one of the US military academies, that train future military leaders, is a plaque
Loyalty to the Constitution
Officers take an oath to the constitution not to a a leader and that when there is a conflict between orders and the law - they MUST follow the law.
Loyalty to the Constitution
Officers take an oath to the constitution not to a a leader and that when there is a conflict between orders and the law - they MUST follow the law.
November 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
At West Point, one of the US military academies, that train future military leaders, is a plaque
Loyalty to the Constitution
Officers take an oath to the constitution not to a a leader and that when there is a conflict between orders and the law - they MUST follow the law.
Loyalty to the Constitution
Officers take an oath to the constitution not to a a leader and that when there is a conflict between orders and the law - they MUST follow the law.
Thank you that you do to keep us informed on Ukraine. In our Seattle, WA USA exurb neighborhood we have two families from Ukraine and we try to give them hope
Since we don't really like turkey, we adopted a turkey at an animal sanctuary ;-) and for dessert eat our favorite pie - Marionberry.
Since we don't really like turkey, we adopted a turkey at an animal sanctuary ;-) and for dessert eat our favorite pie - Marionberry.
November 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Thank you that you do to keep us informed on Ukraine. In our Seattle, WA USA exurb neighborhood we have two families from Ukraine and we try to give them hope
Since we don't really like turkey, we adopted a turkey at an animal sanctuary ;-) and for dessert eat our favorite pie - Marionberry.
Since we don't really like turkey, we adopted a turkey at an animal sanctuary ;-) and for dessert eat our favorite pie - Marionberry.
She is resigning 1 day after her pension will kick in and she has made millions from insider trades while in office so time to get out.
Has little to do with morals or values of the party.
Has little to do with morals or values of the party.
November 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
She is resigning 1 day after her pension will kick in and she has made millions from insider trades while in office so time to get out.
Has little to do with morals or values of the party.
Has little to do with morals or values of the party.
IT has a horrific scene in which little 11 year old kids all had sex with the one girl in the Losers Club - thankfully left out of the movie but I never watched or read a Steven King book again
pshares.org/blog/child-s...
pshares.org/blog/child-s...
Child Sexuality and the Never Filmed Scene in Stephen King’s It - Ploughshares
There is a part of King’s iconic novel that has been left out of both of its film chapters (as well as previous adaptations). And while I understand and agree with the filmmakers’ decision to leave it...
pshares.org
November 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
IT has a horrific scene in which little 11 year old kids all had sex with the one girl in the Losers Club - thankfully left out of the movie but I never watched or read a Steven King book again
pshares.org/blog/child-s...
pshares.org/blog/child-s...
I so wish I had 54 extra minutes to listen to Tim Wu - one of the few people who can articulate not only the dangers of tech concentration to our democracy and economic well-being but has a plan to stop it
November 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I so wish I had 54 extra minutes to listen to Tim Wu - one of the few people who can articulate not only the dangers of tech concentration to our democracy and economic well-being but has a plan to stop it
Ownership in the stock market is highly concentrated, with the wealthiest 10% of households controlling about 93% of all U.S. stocks. The top 1% of Americans own approximately 50% of the U.S. stock market's value, according to recent data.
If even 1/2 of 1% pull their $ out the whole thing crashes
If even 1/2 of 1% pull their $ out the whole thing crashes
November 21, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Ownership in the stock market is highly concentrated, with the wealthiest 10% of households controlling about 93% of all U.S. stocks. The top 1% of Americans own approximately 50% of the U.S. stock market's value, according to recent data.
If even 1/2 of 1% pull their $ out the whole thing crashes
If even 1/2 of 1% pull their $ out the whole thing crashes
Always love your ability to rap the news.
November 21, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Always love your ability to rap the news.
Praying that not only security guards but angels protect you and your staff. Please know that many of us,even way over here in the PNW, have your back and are in awe of your service to the country.
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Praying that not only security guards but angels protect you and your staff. Please know that many of us,even way over here in the PNW, have your back and are in awe of your service to the country.
We got electric whistles so we can blow them even if they gas us.
November 18, 2025 at 4:47 AM
We got electric whistles so we can blow them even if they gas us.
Fact check your #H1b ope-ed.
Yes only 65,000 new H1B under the cap; + another 20k for advanced degrees + 40k cap exempt (like universities and hospitals) BUT renewals account for 2/3 each year (they last for 3 years).
~400,000 every year last 5 years.
Now 2/3 of silicon valley is foreign born.
Yes only 65,000 new H1B under the cap; + another 20k for advanced degrees + 40k cap exempt (like universities and hospitals) BUT renewals account for 2/3 each year (they last for 3 years).
~400,000 every year last 5 years.
Now 2/3 of silicon valley is foreign born.
November 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Fact check your #H1b ope-ed.
Yes only 65,000 new H1B under the cap; + another 20k for advanced degrees + 40k cap exempt (like universities and hospitals) BUT renewals account for 2/3 each year (they last for 3 years).
~400,000 every year last 5 years.
Now 2/3 of silicon valley is foreign born.
Yes only 65,000 new H1B under the cap; + another 20k for advanced degrees + 40k cap exempt (like universities and hospitals) BUT renewals account for 2/3 each year (they last for 3 years).
~400,000 every year last 5 years.
Now 2/3 of silicon valley is foreign born.
The fee is only for those outside of the US when they apply. 2/3 of the 400,000 h1b a year are renewals and most of the rest go to foreign nationals already in the US at US colleges.
In 2024, there were 194,554 students on one-year OPT and an additional 95,384 on the STEM OPT extension.
In 2024, there were 194,554 students on one-year OPT and an additional 95,384 on the STEM OPT extension.
November 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The fee is only for those outside of the US when they apply. 2/3 of the 400,000 h1b a year are renewals and most of the rest go to foreign nationals already in the US at US colleges.
In 2024, there were 194,554 students on one-year OPT and an additional 95,384 on the STEM OPT extension.
In 2024, there were 194,554 students on one-year OPT and an additional 95,384 on the STEM OPT extension.
They game the system - Here in Seattle the new #h1b are no more qualified than US born techies but they are easier to manage as their visa is tied to the job.
Basically an indentured servant.
Basically an indentured servant.
November 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
They game the system - Here in Seattle the new #h1b are no more qualified than US born techies but they are easier to manage as their visa is tied to the job.
Basically an indentured servant.
Basically an indentured servant.
Incident with the Hyundai plant has nothing to do with #h1b visa (a 3 year temp work visa)
Hyundai people were here to install equipment and training under the #B1 (business and visitor for 1 to 6 months) Visa.
@ICE made a mistake and didn't realize they could work under it. Since clarified
Hyundai people were here to install equipment and training under the #B1 (business and visitor for 1 to 6 months) Visa.
@ICE made a mistake and didn't realize they could work under it. Since clarified
November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Wrong - We approved 400,000 #h1b in each of the last 3 years (new and renewals - they last for 3 years so about 1,200,000.
They are a form of indentured servitude for those working on them.
They are NOT a path to citizenship but supposed to be temp work visas unlike a green card application.
They are a form of indentured servitude for those working on them.
They are NOT a path to citizenship but supposed to be temp work visas unlike a green card application.
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Wrong - We approved 400,000 #h1b in each of the last 3 years (new and renewals - they last for 3 years so about 1,200,000.
They are a form of indentured servitude for those working on them.
They are NOT a path to citizenship but supposed to be temp work visas unlike a green card application.
They are a form of indentured servitude for those working on them.
They are NOT a path to citizenship but supposed to be temp work visas unlike a green card application.
He clearly doesn't understand the different types of work visas.
We approved 400,000 #h1b a year (3 year duration often renewed).
Hyundai workers came on B1 business or visitor visa's (not #h1b) and US later clarified they could use them for equipment installation and training.
We approved 400,000 #h1b a year (3 year duration often renewed).
Hyundai workers came on B1 business or visitor visa's (not #h1b) and US later clarified they could use them for equipment installation and training.
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
You are a little behind on this issue.
1) Companies are already offshoring their AI and IT innovation teams to India. Amgen hiring 3000
2) We already have enough AI talent and researchers (both foreign and domestic)
400,000 #h1b approved last year. So ~1,200,000 here. Do we need more?
1) Companies are already offshoring their AI and IT innovation teams to India. Amgen hiring 3000
2) We already have enough AI talent and researchers (both foreign and domestic)
400,000 #h1b approved last year. So ~1,200,000 here. Do we need more?
November 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
You are a little behind on this issue.
1) Companies are already offshoring their AI and IT innovation teams to India. Amgen hiring 3000
2) We already have enough AI talent and researchers (both foreign and domestic)
400,000 #h1b approved last year. So ~1,200,000 here. Do we need more?
1) Companies are already offshoring their AI and IT innovation teams to India. Amgen hiring 3000
2) We already have enough AI talent and researchers (both foreign and domestic)
400,000 #h1b approved last year. So ~1,200,000 here. Do we need more?
Most Americans are appalled by what happened to Palestine. Only 10% of Dems support Israel
Unfortunately Josh (+ Binyamin) are both Jewish and since many don't separate out #zionism (or the current head of Israel) from being Jewish (2% of the US), that "brand is dead" for at least a generation
Unfortunately Josh (+ Binyamin) are both Jewish and since many don't separate out #zionism (or the current head of Israel) from being Jewish (2% of the US), that "brand is dead" for at least a generation
November 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Most Americans are appalled by what happened to Palestine. Only 10% of Dems support Israel
Unfortunately Josh (+ Binyamin) are both Jewish and since many don't separate out #zionism (or the current head of Israel) from being Jewish (2% of the US), that "brand is dead" for at least a generation
Unfortunately Josh (+ Binyamin) are both Jewish and since many don't separate out #zionism (or the current head of Israel) from being Jewish (2% of the US), that "brand is dead" for at least a generation
The media create and sustains him.
November 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The media create and sustains him.
@gallego.senate.gov @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social
In Seattle suburbs they are arresting Mom's dropping their kids off to Spanish immersion pre-school and unmarked cars pulling the US citizen owner over the next day for posting about it.
www.kuow.org/stories/issa...
In Seattle suburbs they are arresting Mom's dropping their kids off to Spanish immersion pre-school and unmarked cars pulling the US citizen owner over the next day for posting about it.
www.kuow.org/stories/issa...
Issaquah on edge after ICE arrest outside preschool
A series of immigration arrests has shaken an Issaquah preschool community over the past week. The arrests have also had a ripple effect throughout the city’s education system.
www.kuow.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
@gallego.senate.gov @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social
In Seattle suburbs they are arresting Mom's dropping their kids off to Spanish immersion pre-school and unmarked cars pulling the US citizen owner over the next day for posting about it.
www.kuow.org/stories/issa...
In Seattle suburbs they are arresting Mom's dropping their kids off to Spanish immersion pre-school and unmarked cars pulling the US citizen owner over the next day for posting about it.
www.kuow.org/stories/issa...
Loved your coverage last night and analysis tonight.. Easier on those of us on the West Coast to stay up to the end.
November 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Loved your coverage last night and analysis tonight.. Easier on those of us on the West Coast to stay up to the end.
Oh I see he pays for it out of a couple expense allowances, which include $50,000 for official duties and $19,000 for entertainment. Sort of like SNAP I guess?
November 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Oh I see he pays for it out of a couple expense allowances, which include $50,000 for official duties and $19,000 for entertainment. Sort of like SNAP I guess?