jlaurelc
@jlaurelc.bsky.social
I’m a retired European history professor; now I teach meditation. I’m a Buddhist, lover of animals and birds, politically progressive. Classical music is one of my passions. #Buddhism, #classicalmusic #progressive 🚫Porn 🚫DMs 🚫Bots
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In a massive backlash against MAGA fascism, Democrats have now swept school board elections in Pennsylvania, Texas and Ohio and defeating all terrorist Moms For Liberty candidates in the process. Much more of this please, we have a democracy to rescue. 💙👊
November 23, 2025 at 4:38 AM
In a massive backlash against MAGA fascism, Democrats have now swept school board elections in Pennsylvania, Texas and Ohio and defeating all terrorist Moms For Liberty candidates in the process. Much more of this please, we have a democracy to rescue. 💙👊
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😢 Another week. Over 800 days. Will she spend another thanksgiving in the shelter? Here's MELIA's bio. Please read it, repost it. Everything you need to know is there. Shelter information also. I don't work there. Her hero is out there. We will find them soon 🤞
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Details: 51416338
My name is Melia.I am a female, black and white Terrier mix....
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November 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
😢 Another week. Over 800 days. Will she spend another thanksgiving in the shelter? Here's MELIA's bio. Please read it, repost it. Everything you need to know is there. Shelter information also. I don't work there. Her hero is out there. We will find them soon 🤞
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My son put in an application to join the Air Force over a year ago, but had it yanked because of Trump’s winning the election. I am so glad he did. It’s sad that people who otherwise would be proud to defend their country can’t see themselves doing so under the current Commander in Chief.
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
My son put in an application to join the Air Force over a year ago, but had it yanked because of Trump’s winning the election. I am so glad he did. It’s sad that people who otherwise would be proud to defend their country can’t see themselves doing so under the current Commander in Chief.
I have been exchanging insults with MAGAts on Facebook, which is never good for my peace of mind. It’s disgusting to see my town overrun by a$$holes. One of them wants to repeal the 19th amendment. I called him a stupid meathead <sigh>. Time to start blocking people.
November 17, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I have been exchanging insults with MAGAts on Facebook, which is never good for my peace of mind. It’s disgusting to see my town overrun by a$$holes. One of them wants to repeal the 19th amendment. I called him a stupid meathead <sigh>. Time to start blocking people.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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@schumer.senate.gov how could you let this happen!?
November 11, 2025 at 3:51 AM
@schumer.senate.gov how could you let this happen!?
Am I the only person who gets annoyed by people demanding things that won’t happen? Some examples: Trump needs to resign, or be removed by the 25th Amendment (his Cabinet won’t do that). Schumer needs to resign or be removed from leadership (unlikely). We need Medicare for all (good luck).
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Am I the only person who gets annoyed by people demanding things that won’t happen? Some examples: Trump needs to resign, or be removed by the 25th Amendment (his Cabinet won’t do that). Schumer needs to resign or be removed from leadership (unlikely). We need Medicare for all (good luck).
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If sandwich shops don’t start offering a sandwich named “the acquittal” then what are we even doing
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
If sandwich shops don’t start offering a sandwich named “the acquittal” then what are we even doing
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TO THE ATTENTION OF THE MAGPIE OUTSIDE MY WINDOW:
Dear sir,
As a bird, it must be hilarious to make a dog lose his mind every day, at the same time, with nothing more than your beak.
However, some of us live *inside* the house with him.
Sincerely,
The lady who provides you roasted nuts
Dear sir,
As a bird, it must be hilarious to make a dog lose his mind every day, at the same time, with nothing more than your beak.
However, some of us live *inside* the house with him.
Sincerely,
The lady who provides you roasted nuts
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Cartoon by @jesseduquette.bsky.social.
October 29, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Cartoon by @jesseduquette.bsky.social.
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The U.S. is Broken. Time to Think About What Comes Next
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The U.S. is Broken. Time to Think About What Comes Next
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October 28, 2025 at 6:20 AM
The U.S. is Broken. Time to Think About What Comes Next
So of course I have to repost this!
Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
October 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
So of course I have to repost this!
Yes! This is what we need!
October 20, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Yes! This is what we need!
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October 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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And in other news . . .
Who had the largest nose in numismatic history?
I'm particularly impressed by the schnoz on the Parthian king Mihrdāt/Mithradates II (r. 124–91 BCE), but there must be bigger.
#Numismatics
#Proboscis
#Parthia
I'm particularly impressed by the schnoz on the Parthian king Mihrdāt/Mithradates II (r. 124–91 BCE), but there must be bigger.
#Numismatics
#Proboscis
#Parthia
October 9, 2025 at 5:51 AM
And in other news . . .
Some welcome relief from the madness that is life in these United States
October 9, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Some welcome relief from the madness that is life in these United States
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So Hitleresk of him. Fascists have an expendables list and he is running wth it!
September 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
So Hitleresk of him. Fascists have an expendables list and he is running wth it!
Good “Christian” advocates killing poor people for being poor. I thought I was beyond being shocked but I was wrong. And of course this comment will probably be forgotten, if people even hear about it at all. I recommend we publicize it wherever we can.
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Good “Christian” advocates killing poor people for being poor. I thought I was beyond being shocked but I was wrong. And of course this comment will probably be forgotten, if people even hear about it at all. I recommend we publicize it wherever we can.
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This is Leo. He is patiently waiting for this guy to throw the ball. Gonna be here a while. 13/10 (TT: twogoldenleos)
September 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This is Leo. He is patiently waiting for this guy to throw the ball. Gonna be here a while. 13/10 (TT: twogoldenleos)
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This is Thanos. He has figured out how to rest and babysit at the same time. Very impressive, very Montessori. 13/10 (TT: thanosthesaint)
August 28, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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It’s that time of night when my male cockatiel is going to start screaming at me to turn off the lights so he can go to sleep! Here’s a picture of him with my husband. The bird’s name is Albert.
August 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
It’s that time of night when my male cockatiel is going to start screaming at me to turn off the lights so he can go to sleep! Here’s a picture of him with my husband. The bird’s name is Albert.
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In our mostly tamed and artificial surroundings, the wildness of birds is a precious and vital joy.
August 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
In our mostly tamed and artificial surroundings, the wildness of birds is a precious and vital joy.
Another awesome governor taking charge of:
Can I get an amen?
Bless J.B. Pritzker!
Chicago fights back.
www.thegodpodcast.com
August 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Another awesome governor taking charge of:
Lately I’ve been reading about the measures that Democratic governors are taking to resist Trumpism, and allowing myself to feel hopeful again. Gov. Newsom is finding ways of circumventing Washington and building on his state’s economic strength. www.gov.ca.gov/2025/04/04/g...
Governor Newsom directs state to pursue strategic relationships with international trading partners; urges exemptions of California-made products from tariffs | Governor of California
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August 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Lately I’ve been reading about the measures that Democratic governors are taking to resist Trumpism, and allowing myself to feel hopeful again. Gov. Newsom is finding ways of circumventing Washington and building on his state’s economic strength. www.gov.ca.gov/2025/04/04/g...