Fl1ck3r
@fl1ck3r.bsky.social
Progressive geek who loves love. I'm usually just a lurker with opinions.
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Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
February 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
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Jasmine Crockett: "The problem is that Americans thought it was okay to take a full fledged criminal and make him the President of the US and then they want to act aghast when he does criminal things. Let me tell you, we have a thug in charge of the US and if we don't wake up we may not have a US"
February 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Jasmine Crockett: "The problem is that Americans thought it was okay to take a full fledged criminal and make him the President of the US and then they want to act aghast when he does criminal things. Let me tell you, we have a thug in charge of the US and if we don't wake up we may not have a US"
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Yes. While there are absolutely things Democrats can and must do to slow, obstruct, etc, GOP hold both House and Senate majorities, severely limiting our options.
Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.
Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.
We all like to yell at the Democrats, but it’s really Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune who are letting Elon Musk and his faceless goon squad make a mockery of their power as leaders of a coequal branch without uttering a peep or lifting a finger.
February 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Yes. While there are absolutely things Democrats can and must do to slow, obstruct, etc, GOP hold both House and Senate majorities, severely limiting our options.
Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.
Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.
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JUSTIN TRUDEAU ANNOUNCES RETALIATORY MEASURES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
Canada is imposing a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of American goods in response to U.S. trade actions.
$30 billion worth of American goods will face immediate tariffs starting on Tuesday.
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Canada is imposing a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of American goods in response to U.S. trade actions.
$30 billion worth of American goods will face immediate tariffs starting on Tuesday.
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February 2, 2025 at 2:37 AM
JUSTIN TRUDEAU ANNOUNCES RETALIATORY MEASURES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
Canada is imposing a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of American goods in response to U.S. trade actions.
$30 billion worth of American goods will face immediate tariffs starting on Tuesday.
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Canada is imposing a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of American goods in response to U.S. trade actions.
$30 billion worth of American goods will face immediate tariffs starting on Tuesday.
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After tragedies like these, it’s typical for American presidents to address the grieving public. What’s not typical of presidents is to blame issues with, for example, the Federal Aviation Administration on disabled people and people of color.
Trump responds to Washington plane crash with racist, ableist diatribe
The president used the tragedy, which killed 67, to deliver a bigoted and self-promoting tirade about DEI.
www.motherjones.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
After tragedies like these, it’s typical for American presidents to address the grieving public. What’s not typical of presidents is to blame issues with, for example, the Federal Aviation Administration on disabled people and people of color.
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The MYTH:
DEI involves elevating people into positions of employment that their skills and qualifications do not merit.
The TRUTH:
DEI involves ensuring that people with the appropriate skills and qualifications are not excluded from employment because of the prejudices of an employer.
DEI involves elevating people into positions of employment that their skills and qualifications do not merit.
The TRUTH:
DEI involves ensuring that people with the appropriate skills and qualifications are not excluded from employment because of the prejudices of an employer.
January 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The MYTH:
DEI involves elevating people into positions of employment that their skills and qualifications do not merit.
The TRUTH:
DEI involves ensuring that people with the appropriate skills and qualifications are not excluded from employment because of the prejudices of an employer.
DEI involves elevating people into positions of employment that their skills and qualifications do not merit.
The TRUTH:
DEI involves ensuring that people with the appropriate skills and qualifications are not excluded from employment because of the prejudices of an employer.
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Reminder. LGBTQIA people, if you need help, here is a place to start.
Allies: donate to these organizations. They are on the front lines of these battles.
Allies: donate to these organizations. They are on the front lines of these battles.
January 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Reminder. LGBTQIA people, if you need help, here is a place to start.
Allies: donate to these organizations. They are on the front lines of these battles.
Allies: donate to these organizations. They are on the front lines of these battles.
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I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on the Gulf of Mexico: They say they are going to call it the Gulf of America on their continental shelf...For us and for the whole world, it is still called the Gulf of Mexico (digitally translated)
January 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on the Gulf of Mexico: They say they are going to call it the Gulf of America on their continental shelf...For us and for the whole world, it is still called the Gulf of Mexico (digitally translated)
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Mitch McConnell cast a surprise vote tonight against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s controversial nominee to head the Department of Defense. McConnell said he didn’t have confidence in Hegseth’s ability to lead the Pentagon at a time of escalating national security threats posed by Russia, China and Iran.
January 25, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Mitch McConnell cast a surprise vote tonight against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s controversial nominee to head the Department of Defense. McConnell said he didn’t have confidence in Hegseth’s ability to lead the Pentagon at a time of escalating national security threats posed by Russia, China and Iran.
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How much do you want to bet the Trump administration will order the department of labor to exclude these government terminations in their January jobs report?
January 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
How much do you want to bet the Trump administration will order the department of labor to exclude these government terminations in their January jobs report?
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The guy who just a few years ago, by his own admission, was identified "as an extremist" by his own unit over one of his tattoos and was barred from working at President Biden's inauguration is now…Defense Secretary of the United Stated and sixth in line to the presidency.
January 25, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The guy who just a few years ago, by his own admission, was identified "as an extremist" by his own unit over one of his tattoos and was barred from working at President Biden's inauguration is now…Defense Secretary of the United Stated and sixth in line to the presidency.
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Oh, Hello, Richie the Sith Lord
Always know and share your #LGBTQIA resources! Protect yourself; protect each other. 🏳️🌈✌️🌈
❤️ transequality.org
🧡 www.gsanetwork.org
💛 itgetsbetter.org
💚 www.thetrevorproject.org
🩵 www.thewellproject.org
💙 www.translifeline.org
💜 transstudent.org
🩷 www.transyouthequality.org
❤️ transequality.org
🧡 www.gsanetwork.org
💛 itgetsbetter.org
💚 www.thetrevorproject.org
🩵 www.thewellproject.org
💙 www.translifeline.org
💜 transstudent.org
🩷 www.transyouthequality.org
January 25, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Oh, Hello, Richie the Sith Lord
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www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Calling TILLIS
Calling McConnell
Look in the MIRROR
SENATORS
HEGSETH IS UNFIT
TO. LEAD
OUR MILITARY DESERVES BETTER
Calling TILLIS
Calling McConnell
Look in the MIRROR
SENATORS
HEGSETH IS UNFIT
TO. LEAD
OUR MILITARY DESERVES BETTER
January 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Calling TILLIS
Calling McConnell
Look in the MIRROR
SENATORS
HEGSETH IS UNFIT
TO. LEAD
OUR MILITARY DESERVES BETTER
Calling TILLIS
Calling McConnell
Look in the MIRROR
SENATORS
HEGSETH IS UNFIT
TO. LEAD
OUR MILITARY DESERVES BETTER
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(NBC News) - Mexico denied a U.S. military plane access to land Thursday, at least temporarily frustrating the Trump administration's plans to deport immigrants to the country, according to two U.S defense officials and a third person familiar with the situation.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
Mexico refuses to accept a U.S. deportation flight
The Mexican government has criticized President Donald Trump's unilateral immigration actions, and the landing would have required Mexico's assistance.
www.nbcnews.com
January 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Senator Duckworth said Pete Hegseth is “just not qualified.” Then went on to say Republicans are “trying to shove through his confirmation as quickly as possible, before more news can break of more allegations.” It “speaks to how unfit he is.”
More here:
More here:
Every Democrat Must Do What Sen. Tammy Duckworth Just Did
This is how it’s done
www.dworkinsubstack.com
January 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Senator Duckworth said Pete Hegseth is “just not qualified.” Then went on to say Republicans are “trying to shove through his confirmation as quickly as possible, before more news can break of more allegations.” It “speaks to how unfit he is.”
More here:
More here:
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Holy shit Florida!!! You are in serious danger girl!!! You need to call everyone in an elected position and tell them how you feel about this. You are about to lose your ability to change your own constitution.
🚨 DeSantis wants a special session to rush thru this proposal to effectively END citizen-led constitutional amendments in Florida for good. www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
It could be law in less than 10 days w/out public pressure in opposition. Contact your elected reps dos.fl.gov/elections/co...
It could be law in less than 10 days w/out public pressure in opposition. Contact your elected reps dos.fl.gov/elections/co...
DeSantis' proposals for Florida’s ballot initiative process could effectively end it
The governor’s proposals include eliminating signature gathering as it exists now.
www.tampabay.com
January 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Holy shit Florida!!! You are in serious danger girl!!! You need to call everyone in an elected position and tell them how you feel about this. You are about to lose your ability to change your own constitution.
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Elon Musk is out here testing how far you can heil before losing a platform.
Elon Musk is facing more fallout over his Nazi salute
Subreddit communities are banning the use of links from X after Donald Trump’s billionaire bestie Elon Musk threw out two Nazi salutes during the indoor inaugural parade. Musk had the world ...
www.dailykos.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Elon Musk is out here testing how far you can heil before losing a platform.
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Trump’s Cabinet picks are full of climate deniers, MAGA loyalists, and sexual predators, BTW. 🤢🤮
@politico.com @ursulaperano.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
@politico.com @ursulaperano.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
How likely are Donald Trump's cabinet nominees to be confirmed? A visual health check
A checkup on how 18 top picks are faring in the Senate.
www.politico.com
January 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Trump’s Cabinet picks are full of climate deniers, MAGA loyalists, and sexual predators, BTW. 🤢🤮
@politico.com @ursulaperano.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
@politico.com @ursulaperano.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
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Unbelievably petty! The Spanish language version of the White House website was deleted after the inauguration yesterday.
Look what happens when you hit the “go home” button!
Look what happens when you hit the “go home” button!
January 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Unbelievably petty! The Spanish language version of the White House website was deleted after the inauguration yesterday.
Look what happens when you hit the “go home” button!
Look what happens when you hit the “go home” button!
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The wealthy donors love it!
CITIZENS UNITED: THE ORIGINAL SIN SCOTUS unleashed a floodgate of corruption, allowing billionaires to buy our government.
Now, Trump's administration is a Billionaire's Ball, where wealthy donors reap rewards while Americans pay the price.
#StopTheOligarchy
CITIZENS UNITED: THE ORIGINAL SIN SCOTUS unleashed a floodgate of corruption, allowing billionaires to buy our government.
Now, Trump's administration is a Billionaire's Ball, where wealthy donors reap rewards while Americans pay the price.
#StopTheOligarchy
January 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The wealthy donors love it!
CITIZENS UNITED: THE ORIGINAL SIN SCOTUS unleashed a floodgate of corruption, allowing billionaires to buy our government.
Now, Trump's administration is a Billionaire's Ball, where wealthy donors reap rewards while Americans pay the price.
#StopTheOligarchy
CITIZENS UNITED: THE ORIGINAL SIN SCOTUS unleashed a floodgate of corruption, allowing billionaires to buy our government.
Now, Trump's administration is a Billionaire's Ball, where wealthy donors reap rewards while Americans pay the price.
#StopTheOligarchy
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In case anyone was wondering whether Trump would serve the working class or the billionaire class, here's a picture that spells it out pretty clearly.
January 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
In case anyone was wondering whether Trump would serve the working class or the billionaire class, here's a picture that spells it out pretty clearly.