@artcat1.bsky.social
Retired editor/copyeditor. Fiber artist. Cat guardian. Book advocate. Fan of the Constitution. Tao-ish w/ a side of Druid. She/her (trying to keep up but I'm old, so appreciate a little grace). Aspiration: Ornamental hermit. Education Is Everything.
There's more "fight" yet to be had here and it's going to go on for a while. I am glad the Senate voted for the previous budget extension and kept the courts up and running, and it was time end the shutdown (which gave our saner reps a chance to plan). I think a lot of people are sick of the chaos.
November 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
There's more "fight" yet to be had here and it's going to go on for a while. I am glad the Senate voted for the previous budget extension and kept the courts up and running, and it was time end the shutdown (which gave our saner reps a chance to plan). I think a lot of people are sick of the chaos.
We'll see which way the trap springs.
It's always good to know, as well, what's in the Constitution but this is getting downright Shakespearean.
It's always good to know, as well, what's in the Constitution but this is getting downright Shakespearean.
November 19, 2025 at 6:54 AM
We'll see which way the trap springs.
It's always good to know, as well, what's in the Constitution but this is getting downright Shakespearean.
It's always good to know, as well, what's in the Constitution but this is getting downright Shakespearean.
Congress can override a presidential veto by a 2/3s majority in both houses.
November 19, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Congress can override a presidential veto by a 2/3s majority in both houses.
Congress can override a presidential veto by a 2/3s majority in both houses. We'll see what we see
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Congress can override a presidential veto by a 2/3s majority in both houses. We'll see what we see
The DOJ must have gotten their "frame a Dem" redactions in order just in time.
November 19, 2025 at 4:03 AM
The DOJ must have gotten their "frame a Dem" redactions in order just in time.
One of the most insidious effects of trauma is not being believed. It undermines your understanding of what is real and whether you are sane.
If, after all this, the evidence is so comprised by the felon and his handlers that it resolves nothing, then these women will have been victimized again.
If, after all this, the evidence is so comprised by the felon and his handlers that it resolves nothing, then these women will have been victimized again.
November 19, 2025 at 3:48 AM
One of the most insidious effects of trauma is not being believed. It undermines your understanding of what is real and whether you are sane.
If, after all this, the evidence is so comprised by the felon and his handlers that it resolves nothing, then these women will have been victimized again.
If, after all this, the evidence is so comprised by the felon and his handlers that it resolves nothing, then these women will have been victimized again.
And/or meticulously redacted to incriminate one or more Democrats and only Democrats.
November 19, 2025 at 3:39 AM
And/or meticulously redacted to incriminate one or more Democrats and only Democrats.
with meticulously redacted/compiled material.
We won't know anything concrete until we see what the files do or don't reveal. I used to be an editor. One thing I know right down to the ground is that a story is shaped by what is left out as much as -- or more than -- by what is kept in.
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We won't know anything concrete until we see what the files do or don't reveal. I used to be an editor. One thing I know right down to the ground is that a story is shaped by what is left out as much as -- or more than -- by what is kept in.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:28 AM
with meticulously redacted/compiled material.
We won't know anything concrete until we see what the files do or don't reveal. I used to be an editor. One thing I know right down to the ground is that a story is shaped by what is left out as much as -- or more than -- by what is kept in.
2/end
We won't know anything concrete until we see what the files do or don't reveal. I used to be an editor. One thing I know right down to the ground is that a story is shaped by what is left out as much as -- or more than -- by what is kept in.
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Epstein was a civilian, but I expect that at least some of his "clients" were people whose status might raise security concerns.
Also, Johnson may be seeding the ground for an "I told you so" moment when he reveals whatever case was being built during the shutdown to incriminate "a Democrat"
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Also, Johnson may be seeding the ground for an "I told you so" moment when he reveals whatever case was being built during the shutdown to incriminate "a Democrat"
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November 19, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Epstein was a civilian, but I expect that at least some of his "clients" were people whose status might raise security concerns.
Also, Johnson may be seeding the ground for an "I told you so" moment when he reveals whatever case was being built during the shutdown to incriminate "a Democrat"
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Also, Johnson may be seeding the ground for an "I told you so" moment when he reveals whatever case was being built during the shutdown to incriminate "a Democrat"
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Always it's game of "mine's bigger than yours."
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Always it's game of "mine's bigger than yours."
Your installations reminded me of Alexis Rockman's work-- a very different style but a similar interest in how walking not so lightly on the earth may be influencing it (the earth). I love that "wait a minute" experience.
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Your installations reminded me of Alexis Rockman's work-- a very different style but a similar interest in how walking not so lightly on the earth may be influencing it (the earth). I love that "wait a minute" experience.
She seems to be New Mexico's steel magnolia.
November 19, 2025 at 1:50 AM
She seems to be New Mexico's steel magnolia.
Sometimes when someone says: "it's complicated," it's because it **is** complicated.
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Sometimes when someone says: "it's complicated," it's because it **is** complicated.
I have recently been re-reading things I read ages ago -- some classics like the Bronte girls works and some popular fiction like Mary Stewart's Merlin trilogy. Some of them are quite the revelation now that I've had some more "life experience."
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I have recently been re-reading things I read ages ago -- some classics like the Bronte girls works and some popular fiction like Mary Stewart's Merlin trilogy. Some of them are quite the revelation now that I've had some more "life experience."
That show has been running forever and never gets old.
November 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
That show has been running forever and never gets old.
Lawyer folks, I have a question.
If "the" Epstein files are substantially altered, is it legal for other people (witnesses, victims, possibly co-conspirators) and jurisdictions to release their evidence and testimonies in order to refute or substantiate "the files"?
If "the" Epstein files are substantially altered, is it legal for other people (witnesses, victims, possibly co-conspirators) and jurisdictions to release their evidence and testimonies in order to refute or substantiate "the files"?
November 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Lawyer folks, I have a question.
If "the" Epstein files are substantially altered, is it legal for other people (witnesses, victims, possibly co-conspirators) and jurisdictions to release their evidence and testimonies in order to refute or substantiate "the files"?
If "the" Epstein files are substantially altered, is it legal for other people (witnesses, victims, possibly co-conspirators) and jurisdictions to release their evidence and testimonies in order to refute or substantiate "the files"?
Follow what Rep Stansbury is posting. (I follow her on FB)
She and Sen. Wyden are on it.
fb.watch/DsKlGtzmmf/
She and Sen. Wyden are on it.
fb.watch/DsKlGtzmmf/
fb.watch
November 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Follow what Rep Stansbury is posting. (I follow her on FB)
She and Sen. Wyden are on it.
fb.watch/DsKlGtzmmf/
She and Sen. Wyden are on it.
fb.watch/DsKlGtzmmf/
The eternal male quest to prove "mine's bigger."
(w/ apologies for being crude)
(w/ apologies for being crude)
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The eternal male quest to prove "mine's bigger."
(w/ apologies for being crude)
(w/ apologies for being crude)
I know this is not the best "informed citizen" response, but I had to shut off the sound when he was speaking.
November 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I know this is not the best "informed citizen" response, but I had to shut off the sound when he was speaking.
Everyone also let "young lady" (and so much else) pass.
The Epstein stress and his advancing dementia are causing him to blurt out what's in the front of what passes for his mind. Maybe it's a good thing to expose it.
The Epstein stress and his advancing dementia are causing him to blurt out what's in the front of what passes for his mind. Maybe it's a good thing to expose it.
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Everyone also let "young lady" (and so much else) pass.
The Epstein stress and his advancing dementia are causing him to blurt out what's in the front of what passes for his mind. Maybe it's a good thing to expose it.
The Epstein stress and his advancing dementia are causing him to blurt out what's in the front of what passes for his mind. Maybe it's a good thing to expose it.
It's very hard to see suffering and know that patience is your only tool to help. You're doing the right thing. 😽
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
It's very hard to see suffering and know that patience is your only tool to help. You're doing the right thing. 😽
The tail is an extension of the spine -- which houses the central nervous system. So yes, anything you do could be extremely painful because the nerves are so close to the surface. Patience is your friend, and you are hers. 😽
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The tail is an extension of the spine -- which houses the central nervous system. So yes, anything you do could be extremely painful because the nerves are so close to the surface. Patience is your friend, and you are hers. 😽
I wasn't following the campaign minutely, but I doubt Mr Mamdani campaigned on sex trafficking ("chicks for free"). That's the other guy, and party.
November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I wasn't following the campaign minutely, but I doubt Mr Mamdani campaigned on sex trafficking ("chicks for free"). That's the other guy, and party.