Flyaway (The MaryEllenCarter⛴️)
@flyaway.bsky.social
Jewish atheist Unitarian Universalist, autodidact, 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ally. Love nature, science, language, weather, choir, etc, etc.
#UU; ex -pilot -birder & -catmom due to #disability (#arthritis, kyphoscoliosis, #fibro, #Parkinson's); #ADHD; Marylander
#UU; ex -pilot -birder & -catmom due to #disability (#arthritis, kyphoscoliosis, #fibro, #Parkinson's); #ADHD; Marylander
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November 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I posted this 2-part thread in reply to a post complaining that nobody is counting Trump's lies any more.
But it's important that everyone understand that Trump most likely was taught this technique by the KGB, who, as the USSR was dying in 1987, recruited Trump in order to exploit his weaknesses:
But it's important that everyone understand that Trump most likely was taught this technique by the KGB, who, as the USSR was dying in 1987, recruited Trump in order to exploit his weaknesses:
There's no point keeping count now that it's understood that they're not individual lies, but a technique known as the "firehose of falsehood", which spews out lies faster than they can be checked or corrected.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firehos...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firehos...
Firehose of falsehood - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I posted this 2-part thread in reply to a post complaining that nobody is counting Trump's lies any more.
But it's important that everyone understand that Trump most likely was taught this technique by the KGB, who, as the USSR was dying in 1987, recruited Trump in order to exploit his weaknesses:
But it's important that everyone understand that Trump most likely was taught this technique by the KGB, who, as the USSR was dying in 1987, recruited Trump in order to exploit his weaknesses:
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"'History’s eyes are on the Supreme Court,' she said.
'This court will have to decide, is it going to be the court that puts an end to American democracy as we know it'..."
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
'This court will have to decide, is it going to be the court that puts an end to American democracy as we know it'..."
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
November 30, 2025 at 12:43 AM
"'History’s eyes are on the Supreme Court,' she said.
'This court will have to decide, is it going to be the court that puts an end to American democracy as we know it'..."
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
'This court will have to decide, is it going to be the court that puts an end to American democracy as we know it'..."
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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I skimmed this, didn't really see the legal scholar's name anywhere, but will disagree in part with the summary. I'm a former 24th STS Tier 1 SOWT, in order for there to be a war crime there must be a declared armed conflict and that doesn't exist here. This is just murder, plain and simple.
🧵A legal scholar finds the killing by special forces of survivors in the Navy attack on an alleged drug boat to be a war crime and murder.
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
A Dishonorable Strike
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
open.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I skimmed this, didn't really see the legal scholar's name anywhere, but will disagree in part with the summary. I'm a former 24th STS Tier 1 SOWT, in order for there to be a war crime there must be a declared armed conflict and that doesn't exist here. This is just murder, plain and simple.
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Many people are surprised at how far inland border patrol operates.
www.southernborder.org/100_mile_bor...
It's 100 mi from the borders, but in California, for ex., Stockton is an international deep water port, thus border. The edges of the Great Lakes are all borders.
apnews.com/article/immi...
www.southernborder.org/100_mile_bor...
It's 100 mi from the borders, but in California, for ex., Stockton is an international deep water port, thus border. The edges of the Great Lakes are all borders.
apnews.com/article/immi...
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
apnews.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Many people are surprised at how far inland border patrol operates.
www.southernborder.org/100_mile_bor...
It's 100 mi from the borders, but in California, for ex., Stockton is an international deep water port, thus border. The edges of the Great Lakes are all borders.
apnews.com/article/immi...
www.southernborder.org/100_mile_bor...
It's 100 mi from the borders, but in California, for ex., Stockton is an international deep water port, thus border. The edges of the Great Lakes are all borders.
apnews.com/article/immi...
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"Let this be a reminder to all of us: Watch what Trump does, not what he says..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
November 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
"Let this be a reminder to all of us: Watch what Trump does, not what he says..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse are planning a Sept. 3 news conference in D.C., where some will speak publicly for the first time. Here's everything we know: www.snopes.com/fact-check/e...
Yes, Epstein survivors plan to hold a news conference on Sept. 3. Here's what we know
Reps. Ro Khanna, a Democrat, and Thomas Massie, a Republican, organized the news conference to call for the release of additional Epstein files.
www.snopes.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse are planning a Sept. 3 news conference in D.C., where some will speak publicly for the first time. Here's everything we know: www.snopes.com/fact-check/e...
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✅ Yes, Amazon is sending settlement payments to eligible customers. Some people are receiving money automatically while others will need to submit claims. Here's everything you need to know: www.snopes.com/fact-check/a...
Amazon's sending users payments from FTC settlement: What to know
The safest way to handle an FTC settlement email apparently from PayPal is to not click any links and instead go directly to PayPal's website.
www.snopes.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
✅ Yes, Amazon is sending settlement payments to eligible customers. Some people are receiving money automatically while others will need to submit claims. Here's everything you need to know: www.snopes.com/fact-check/a...
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David Glosser, Stephen Miller’s uncle, told CNN his nephew is an “immigration hypocrite”:
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
November 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
David Glosser, Stephen Miller’s uncle, told CNN his nephew is an “immigration hypocrite”:
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
“Had we not been able to enter America when we did, Stephen Miller would never exist” (2018)
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Trump said the suspect, an Afghan immigrant, was “flown here” by Biden’s “bad” administration.
But although he apparently fled here during the Taliban takeover in 2021, CNN reported that he had “applied for asylum in 2024, and it was granted by the Trump administration in April 2025.” *cough*
But although he apparently fled here during the Taliban takeover in 2021, CNN reported that he had “applied for asylum in 2024, and it was granted by the Trump administration in April 2025.” *cough*
Donald Trump, 79, Turns National Guard Death News Into Selfish Rant www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump...
Trump, 79, Turns National Guard Death News Into Selfish Rant
The five-time draft dodger used a tragic announcement to complain about how he doesn’t get enough credit.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Trump said the suspect, an Afghan immigrant, was “flown here” by Biden’s “bad” administration.
But although he apparently fled here during the Taliban takeover in 2021, CNN reported that he had “applied for asylum in 2024, and it was granted by the Trump administration in April 2025.” *cough*
But although he apparently fled here during the Taliban takeover in 2021, CNN reported that he had “applied for asylum in 2024, and it was granted by the Trump administration in April 2025.” *cough*
I had a lovely Thanksgiving with my family—my daughter and her wife and her partner came over and we went out to eat at a place that had a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The food was good, altho we were all exhausted by the noise level which was MUCH TOO LLOOUUDD😱 !! (Why do restaurants do that?!)
November 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I had a lovely Thanksgiving with my family—my daughter and her wife and her partner came over and we went out to eat at a place that had a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The food was good, altho we were all exhausted by the noise level which was MUCH TOO LLOOUUDD😱 !! (Why do restaurants do that?!)
Many Americans refer to Thanksgiving jokingly as "Turkey Day" because what could be more important than eating a big dinner? At this time of year, the iconic way little nursery school kids are taught to draw a turkey is by tracing around their open hand. Someone took that to the next level:
November 28, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Many Americans refer to Thanksgiving jokingly as "Turkey Day" because what could be more important than eating a big dinner? At this time of year, the iconic way little nursery school kids are taught to draw a turkey is by tracing around their open hand. Someone took that to the next level:
Something to think about as I wish Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate
November 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Something to think about as I wish Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate
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Top Doctor Warns There’s Reason to Be ‘Worried’ About Trump’s Cognitive Decline www.thedailybeast.com/top-doctor-w...
Top Doctor Warns There’s Reason to Be ‘Worried’ About Trump’s Cognitive Decline
The public health expert called BS on the White House’s claims that Trump is in excellent shape.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Top Doctor Warns There’s Reason to Be ‘Worried’ About Trump’s Cognitive Decline www.thedailybeast.com/top-doctor-w...
It's not too late if you haven't eaten dinner yet!
November 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
It's not too late if you haven't eaten dinner yet!
Excellent thread by an actual scientist not just saying RFKjr and his ilk are wrong, but explaining very clearly *why* they're so wrong, how vaccines actually help fight diseases, and why they're so important. ("It's like a "mugshot" your body learns so it's ready to fight if it sees it coming.")
💉 One thing I rarely see explained is how vaccination *is* "natural immunity".
The immunity is developed by your body not the vaccine. The vaccine itself doesn’t do the work.
I think the confusion partly comes from a phrase scientists use. 🧵⬇️
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The immunity is developed by your body not the vaccine. The vaccine itself doesn’t do the work.
I think the confusion partly comes from a phrase scientists use. 🧵⬇️
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RFK Jr.’s new CDC deputy director prefers “natural immunity” over vaccines
Ralph Abraham is “dangerous,” but somehow not the worst among those considered.
arstechnica.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Excellent thread by an actual scientist not just saying RFKjr and his ilk are wrong, but explaining very clearly *why* they're so wrong, how vaccines actually help fight diseases, and why they're so important. ("It's like a "mugshot" your body learns so it's ready to fight if it sees it coming.")
Very well done! Read this gift article 🤣
Gift article 🎁
"Last year’s turkey pardons are totally invalid,” Trump said. “As are the pardons of about every other person that was pardoned other than — where’s Hunter?” JFC🙄🙄🙄🙃
wapo.st/4il6bvg
"Last year’s turkey pardons are totally invalid,” Trump said. “As are the pardons of about every other person that was pardoned other than — where’s Hunter?” JFC🙄🙄🙄🙃
wapo.st/4il6bvg
At pardoning ceremony, Trump informs turkey of all he’s accomplished
“Last year’s turkey pardons are totally invalid,” Trump said at the annual event.
wapo.st
November 27, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Very well done! Read this gift article 🤣
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What a great idea...kill foreign tourism even more! So many tourist locations in the US are going to be thrilled
#giftarticle
wapo.st/3Xm6qN4
#giftarticle
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National parks announce ‘America-first’ upcharges for foreign visitors
The National Park Service's new America-first pricing policy will see foreign visitors pay more to access popular national parks, including Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon.
wapo.st
November 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM
What a great idea...kill foreign tourism even more! So many tourist locations in the US are going to be thrilled
#giftarticle
wapo.st/3Xm6qN4
#giftarticle
wapo.st/3Xm6qN4
This comment on a NYT article about Trump's health makes a good point:
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This comment on a NYT article about Trump's health makes a good point:
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It's Tuesday. Wondering if Trump has made Trump great again?
Here's Amanda's L column.
(Hint: he was never great so....)
Here's Amanda's L column.
(Hint: he was never great so....)
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It's Tuesday. Wondering if Trump has made Trump great again?
Here's Amanda's L column.
(Hint: he was never great so....)
Here's Amanda's L column.
(Hint: he was never great so....)
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Some National Park Service workers are still owed some back pay after being furloughed during the government shutdown. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/c...
Some Park Rangers Are Still Owed Pay After the Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Some National Park Service workers are still owed some back pay after being furloughed during the government shutdown. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/c...
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GIFT ARTICLE:
“President Donald Trump faces an unexpected rift in the MAGA movement as Republican officials from statehouses to Capitol Hill warn his full-throated embrace of the tech industry’s artificial intelligence boom …
“President Donald Trump faces an unexpected rift in the MAGA movement as Republican officials from statehouses to Capitol Hill warn his full-throated embrace of the tech industry’s artificial intelligence boom …
November 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
GIFT ARTICLE:
“President Donald Trump faces an unexpected rift in the MAGA movement as Republican officials from statehouses to Capitol Hill warn his full-throated embrace of the tech industry’s artificial intelligence boom …
“President Donald Trump faces an unexpected rift in the MAGA movement as Republican officials from statehouses to Capitol Hill warn his full-throated embrace of the tech industry’s artificial intelligence boom …