Jim
@jimstares.bsky.social
Happily married old man, runner, dog dad. And I love Bluesky's block feature. #slavaukraini he/him/his
Not sure legality but hell of an interesting idea
Soft secession
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
Experts Say Blue States Can Stop Paying Federal Taxes. There’s Precedent
If we could use nullification for people to get high, why can’t we use it to protect human rights and stop fascism?
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November 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Not sure legality but hell of an interesting idea
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No notes….nailed it 🎯
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
No notes….nailed it 🎯
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So, with the benefit of a good night's sleep (or as good a night's sleep as you can have with two small planes), a few thoughts:
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
So, with the benefit of a good night's sleep (or as good a night's sleep as you can have with two small planes), a few thoughts:
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Excessive force. PERIOD!
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Excessive force. PERIOD!
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
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“I have a dream that one day the Jaguars will be second place in their division.”
“Will they be good, George?”
“No. No they will not.”
“Will they be good, George?”
“No. No they will not.”
November 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“I have a dream that one day the Jaguars will be second place in their division.”
“Will they be good, George?”
“No. No they will not.”
“Will they be good, George?”
“No. No they will not.”
This screams let them eat cake.
November 1, 2025 at 1:40 AM
This screams let them eat cake.
100% this. And if you happen to live in a red district, you might want to call your rep and ask what they're doing to earn that paycheck that they keep getting
Democrats should hold a press conference and announce that if Mike Johnson has no interest in running the House they'd be happy to do it for him
Mike Johnson has dissolved Congress. Why?
October 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
100% this. And if you happen to live in a red district, you might want to call your rep and ask what they're doing to earn that paycheck that they keep getting
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
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Apple demolished the East Wing.
Amazon demolished the East Wing.
Lockheed Martin demolished the East Wing.
Microsoft demolished the East Wing.
Google demolished the East Wing.
Coinbase demolished the East Wing.
Comcast demolished the East Wing.
Meta demolished the East Wing.
Amazon demolished the East Wing.
Lockheed Martin demolished the East Wing.
Microsoft demolished the East Wing.
Google demolished the East Wing.
Coinbase demolished the East Wing.
Comcast demolished the East Wing.
Meta demolished the East Wing.
Apple, Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Google, Coinbase, Comcast and Meta are just some of the major companies who have made donations to build President Donald Trump's proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom, according to the White House. https://cnn.it/47yWmpP
White House releases list of donors for Trump’s multi-million-dollar ballroom | CNN Politics
Apple, Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Google, Coinbase, Comcast and Meta are just some of the major companies who have made donations to build President Donald Trump’s proposed 90,000-square-foot...
www.cnn.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Apple demolished the East Wing.
Amazon demolished the East Wing.
Lockheed Martin demolished the East Wing.
Microsoft demolished the East Wing.
Google demolished the East Wing.
Coinbase demolished the East Wing.
Comcast demolished the East Wing.
Meta demolished the East Wing.
Amazon demolished the East Wing.
Lockheed Martin demolished the East Wing.
Microsoft demolished the East Wing.
Google demolished the East Wing.
Coinbase demolished the East Wing.
Comcast demolished the East Wing.
Meta demolished the East Wing.
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Just voted 𝐘𝐄𝐒 on 𝐂𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏 𝟓𝟎 (internationally, via fax 📠). Here’s why: www.californiadsa.org/news/onward-... ✊🏼Please repost!
Onward, Not Sideways: A Socialist Case for Voting Yes on Prop 50 — California DSA
In an ideal world, our ballot wouldn’t contain a measure like Proposition 50. We would have a political system built on true proportional representation, where the maps are drawn by and for the people...
www.californiadsa.org
October 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Just voted 𝐘𝐄𝐒 on 𝐂𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏 𝟓𝟎 (internationally, via fax 📠). Here’s why: www.californiadsa.org/news/onward-... ✊🏼Please repost!
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He hates American values and principles. He hates democracy. He despises the Constitution and its constraints. He hates most Americans. All he desires is money, power and staying out of jail. Am I missing something?
October 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
He hates American values and principles. He hates democracy. He despises the Constitution and its constraints. He hates most Americans. All he desires is money, power and staying out of jail. Am I missing something?
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When the NFL started running commercials on RedZone Channel, the spin from the league was that they would be very minimal, just four 15-second ads over the course of seven hours. That didn't last long. www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
NFL adds more commercials to RedZone Channel
When the NFL decided to add commercials to RedZone Channel — which had long been advertised as "Seven hours of commercial-free football" — the spin from the league was that these commercials would be ...
www.nbcsports.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
When the NFL started running commercials on RedZone Channel, the spin from the league was that they would be very minimal, just four 15-second ads over the course of seven hours. That didn't last long. www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
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Beyond the costumes at No Kings, Democratic leadership may want to check the signs to understand the vibe of their base right now (hint: it’s not health care)
October 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Beyond the costumes at No Kings, Democratic leadership may want to check the signs to understand the vibe of their base right now (hint: it’s not health care)
Today's #NoKings protest was my first (not a fan of big crowds). We were at Pacific Beach (San Diego) and the thing that surprised me most was the effect of traffic honking and waving had on the crowd. Just totally jazzed all of us up.
October 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Today's #NoKings protest was my first (not a fan of big crowds). We were at Pacific Beach (San Diego) and the thing that surprised me most was the effect of traffic honking and waving had on the crowd. Just totally jazzed all of us up.
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New York City… “The Shady Bunch”…
October 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
New York City… “The Shady Bunch”…
About 500 at the Pacific Beach satellite No Kings protest. Such a good vibe. Super positive, and a lot of great traffic support as well.
October 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
About 500 at the Pacific Beach satellite No Kings protest. Such a good vibe. Super positive, and a lot of great traffic support as well.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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There are hundreds of No Kings protests all over the country this Saturday.
It's very easy to attend one. Enter your zip code, and show up.
That's it. Come join us.
www.nokings.org#map
It's very easy to attend one. Enter your zip code, and show up.
That's it. Come join us.
www.nokings.org#map
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
There are hundreds of No Kings protests all over the country this Saturday.
It's very easy to attend one. Enter your zip code, and show up.
That's it. Come join us.
www.nokings.org#map
It's very easy to attend one. Enter your zip code, and show up.
That's it. Come join us.
www.nokings.org#map
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Seems to me that this needs to be a much much bigger story then what it is right now.
Earth Breaches Its First Climate Tipping Point: We're Moving Into A World Without Coral Reefs
Welcome to a world where warm-water coral reefs may never be the same again.
www.iflscience.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Seems to me that this needs to be a much much bigger story then what it is right now.
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Across the country, airports are refusing to air a video from the Homeland Security chief blaming Democrats for the shutdown. trib.al/tw3Hd3X
Airports Are Pushing Back Against Kristi Noem’s Shutdown Propaganda
Across the country, airports are refusing to air a video from the Homeland Security chief blaming Democrats for the shutdown.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Across the country, airports are refusing to air a video from the Homeland Security chief blaming Democrats for the shutdown. trib.al/tw3Hd3X