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pnw artist, cat lady, forest nymph, activist for a better future, always learning and growing.
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you are a piece of traitorous shit
March 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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oknotle.bsky.social
Came across this little guide in preparation for the tariff stuff, thought it might help someone
“Should I stock up?" A US-centric brief guide/intro to tariffs and stocking up TARIFFS: tl;dr is price increases are coming. Goods and materials from Canada, Mexico, and China will go up in price. These are some of our major trading partners. What to prioritize to prepare for this? DEBTS: DO NOT PANIC BUY!!! Don't go crazy buying things right now in a way that'll put you in a poor economic position. What else will be posted below all presumes you're purchasing according to your personal purchasing power and situation. OTHER FINANCES: Cut out subscriptions. Set a budget to limit impulse spends (including on prep items - don't go overboard on the New Hotness out of panic). FOOD: Everyone has to eat. Try to stock up on food now, as this will be impacted both by tariffs and possible deportations (not to mention other stuff like climate impacts, H5N1...). You don't need to go nuts all in one day, just increase your shopping trips and buy more non/low-perishables when you go out. • Only buy stuff you'll actually eat! And try to buy stuff on sale. • Canned foods are great but take up space. • Dry foods take up less space per food-mass but can be prone to infestation. Freeze them for 48 hours to kill insect eggs before chucking them in a hard-walled container (ex. plastic tote or metal garbage bins) to keep mice out. • Don't forget spices/flavorings too, as well as other small imported personal luxuries like chocolate and coffee - the spice of life. • Store in cool, dark, dry areas. • Desiccants and oxygen removers are your friend for preserving and food quality. Get a few and chuck them in closed food containers to keep things fresh longer. • If you have one, a vacuum sealer can help preserve food and save space. If you don't, consider if that's an investment you're really willing to swing. • The pre-made prepper buckets are not worth the money. • Note, this also applies to pet food. Stock up for your pets! Dry kibbles can also be i… only birth control pills. Long-term birth control options like IUDs can be helpful for "set and forget". If seeking something even more permanent. High priority. MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS: Consider using reusables and buying them now as a one-time cost. Cloth pads, cups, discs, are all good options. If you must use disposables, stock up now since a lot are made overseas. OTHER HEALTH: Whatever you might need health-wise, whether it's masks, eyeglasses/contacts, or CPAP machine parts, try to get. At minimum it's handy to have some disposable gloves, N95 masks, and eye protection (goggles or glasses). Adjust this based on personal priority, but I would consider this high priority given potential declines in the healthcare system. HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Dish detergent, laundry detergent, toilet paper, etc. If possible, consider replacing disposables with reusable items such as washcloths or a bidet, especially if you consume a lot (e.g. large families). This will cut down both on costs and on storage, as a lot of these items can be bulky. Also consider switching to powdered laundry detergent instead of pods or liquid - more bang for your buck, less space/weight. FITNESS: Not really a thing to buy unless you want to get some equipment, but something to keep in mind. Having a fitness routine improves your physical and mental health. At minimum, have some good walking/running shoes (for those who can walk/run) and a decent water bottle. Try to do something for at least 30 minutes a day. Joining a gym isn't necessary (and can be expensive) unless you want to use the machines. FUN: High priority. A lot of places and opportunities will likely decline or shutter entirely in the future as they find themselves unable to stay open with increased material/labor prices. Enjoy them while you can. Remember, we're trying to prepare, but that doesn't mean we have to be miserable!
March 6, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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oknotle.bsky.social
Some are pushing for Remove Reverse Reclaim. Don't know how effective it is. There's a group planning to set up a full infrastructure for DC protest camps based on the mayday protests, basically planning for long term sit ins at DC I think
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
REMOVE REVERSE RECLAIM President Trump Executive Orders Overturn Citizens United D.O.G.E. & Musk VP Vance Federal Employees End Executive Overreach Cabinet Officials Government of the People WE THE PEOPLE DEMAND
March 6, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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karenhallionkenney.bsky.social
This is on TeePublic right now, you can get it as a shirt, hat, sticker, etc.
It will be the trading card for Patreon this month.
AND I am putting op a vote right now to see if this, the No Kings design, or the Firefly design should be the pin. 💙
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February 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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obregonia.bsky.social
Jasmine Crockett doesn't know how NOT to speak truth to power. And I love her for it, God bless her.
February 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM