Karen F.Duncan
@karenfduncan.bsky.social
Lifelong Democrat, mostly liberal and progressive, sometimes contrarian, which is a polite way of saying grumpy. Also an introvert who would rather write than talk.
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Karen F.Duncan
@karenfduncan.bsky.social
· Nov 28
I should put this up as a public service announcement. If you are thinking of following me, I welcome you and I’m thrilled.
But if you DM me and I don’t know you, I probably won’t reply. If I post something, I welcome replies and feedback. But private messages, not so much.
But if you DM me and I don’t know you, I probably won’t reply. If I post something, I welcome replies and feedback. But private messages, not so much.
The Epstein file shows how deep the rot and corruption are in our society. Almost every wealthy, prominent, influential politician, CEO, academic, scientist, public intellectual - both man and woman - who was mentioned in these papers knew what was going on and did nothing to blow
The Epstein files are about so much more than the disgusting, criminal dealings of one man.
They're about how the rich and powerful are rigging our entire system to give themselves money, cover, and influence.
Buying elections. Warping our economy. Subverting justice.
Enough.
They're about how the rich and powerful are rigging our entire system to give themselves money, cover, and influence.
Buying elections. Warping our economy. Subverting justice.
Enough.
November 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Epstein file shows how deep the rot and corruption are in our society. Almost every wealthy, prominent, influential politician, CEO, academic, scientist, public intellectual - both man and woman - who was mentioned in these papers knew what was going on and did nothing to blow
The was bizarre. Maybe South Carolina women could consider a Lysistrata Strategy here.
This all-male panel is deciding whether South Carolina women can be charged with murder for their pregnancies — and whether birth control and pro-choice websites stay legal.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The was bizarre. Maybe South Carolina women could consider a Lysistrata Strategy here.
Great day in the morning. I feel vindicated. About a week ago I suggested a crazy conspiracy theory that Trump’s obsession with Venezuela goes back to the 2020 election and his belief that Venezuela was connected to a plot to steal it from Trump.
Well guess what?
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Well guess what?
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Trump Got Venezuela Intel from Team Behind 2020 Election-Theft “Witness”
The two men who brought Sidney Powell her "holy grail" witness in 2020 are feeding Trump info to justify his Venezuela crusade
surl.li
November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Great day in the morning. I feel vindicated. About a week ago I suggested a crazy conspiracy theory that Trump’s obsession with Venezuela goes back to the 2020 election and his belief that Venezuela was connected to a plot to steal it from Trump.
Well guess what?
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Well guess what?
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A reminder of what their campaign ads looked like:
November 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A reminder of what their campaign ads looked like:
I suspect Democrats can walk and chew gum. And they are smart enough to recognize a false dilemma, or false choice.
They can focus on both the Epstein scandal, which shouldn’t go away, and also on affordability.
Voters care about lots of things. They aren’t one dimensional.
They can focus on both the Epstein scandal, which shouldn’t go away, and also on affordability.
Voters care about lots of things. They aren’t one dimensional.
This is a reference to one consultant, not an elected official.
For the entire shut down the Dems ALWAYS focused on Grijalva and Epstein.
There's EXCEEDINGLY little risk the Dems are going to drop this.
For the entire shut down the Dems ALWAYS focused on Grijalva and Epstein.
There's EXCEEDINGLY little risk the Dems are going to drop this.
The usual suspects are telling Dems that Epstein won’t win elections, get back to “affordability” and I think my head might explode. www.offmessage.net/p/force-a-re...
November 16, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I suspect Democrats can walk and chew gum. And they are smart enough to recognize a false dilemma, or false choice.
They can focus on both the Epstein scandal, which shouldn’t go away, and also on affordability.
Voters care about lots of things. They aren’t one dimensional.
They can focus on both the Epstein scandal, which shouldn’t go away, and also on affordability.
Voters care about lots of things. They aren’t one dimensional.
Yes, I believe everyone named should be investigated. Let the chips fall where they will. But that starts at the top with Trump.
We know he’s involved. Too much info is already out there. Unless there’s a really incriminating piece of evidence, he’s only making this wore for himself.
We know he’s involved. Too much info is already out there. Unless there’s a really incriminating piece of evidence, he’s only making this wore for himself.
In normal times, it would be a major scandal for the President to direct his AG to criminally investigate his political opponents to deflect from his own involvement in a major scandal — and for the AG to immediately announce she is doing it. The Epstein scandal and cover up just got even bigger.
November 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Yes, I believe everyone named should be investigated. Let the chips fall where they will. But that starts at the top with Trump.
We know he’s involved. Too much info is already out there. Unless there’s a really incriminating piece of evidence, he’s only making this wore for himself.
We know he’s involved. Too much info is already out there. Unless there’s a really incriminating piece of evidence, he’s only making this wore for himself.
Only if there’s a complete investigation of all Republicans mentioned too, starting with Trump.
Btw, yes, I support a full investigation of anyone mentioned in them. Anybody. Let the chips fall where they may.
Btw, yes, I support a full investigation of anyone mentioned in them. Anybody. Let the chips fall where they may.
In a development that absolutely no one asked for but everyone predicted Trump has now called for a “full investigation” into Democrats mentioned in newly surfaced Epstein emails. Yes, really.
Trump Calls for Investigation Into Democrats Named in Epstein Emails
The president said he would ask the Justice Department and FBI to probe Epstein’s relationships with Bill Clinton, Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman.
www.wsj.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Only if there’s a complete investigation of all Republicans mentioned too, starting with Trump.
Btw, yes, I support a full investigation of anyone mentioned in them. Anybody. Let the chips fall where they may.
Btw, yes, I support a full investigation of anyone mentioned in them. Anybody. Let the chips fall where they may.
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FDR proposed a Second Bill of Rights that would guarantee every American the right to employment with a living income, healthcare, education, housing, and a social safety net for old age, sickness, and unemployment.
His words and ideas are just as relevant today as they were 81 years ago.
His words and ideas are just as relevant today as they were 81 years ago.
November 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
FDR proposed a Second Bill of Rights that would guarantee every American the right to employment with a living income, healthcare, education, housing, and a social safety net for old age, sickness, and unemployment.
His words and ideas are just as relevant today as they were 81 years ago.
His words and ideas are just as relevant today as they were 81 years ago.
With economic data damaged, business can’t plan, nobody knows what’s going on with wealth and investment, we can’t set interest rates, fight inflation or even recession. This is an economic disaster.
I can’t see this being ok with the business community. It impacts everything they do.
I can’t see this being ok with the business community. It impacts everything they do.
'Flying blind': White House makes shocking claim economic data may be permanently damaged
www.rawstory.com
'Flying blind': White House makes shocking claim economic data may be permanently damaged
twp.ai
November 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
With economic data damaged, business can’t plan, nobody knows what’s going on with wealth and investment, we can’t set interest rates, fight inflation or even recession. This is an economic disaster.
I can’t see this being ok with the business community. It impacts everything they do.
I can’t see this being ok with the business community. It impacts everything they do.
Excellent question. Why are we propping up Argentinian authoritarians while Americans go without ACÁ subsidies and SNAP benefits?
WATCH — @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social : “My amendment would redirect that $40 BILLION from Argentina to fund the ACA subsidies for two years… a far better use of taxpayer dollars.”
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Excellent question. Why are we propping up Argentinian authoritarians while Americans go without ACÁ subsidies and SNAP benefits?
This may just be a conspiracy theory (bear in mind I just got out of surgery, so still on meds) but hear me out.
Trump is well known for his vengeance tour, going after anybody he thinks caused his loss in 2020.
He just pardoned his lawyer, Sidney Powell, who claimed the Dominion Voting
Trump is well known for his vengeance tour, going after anybody he thinks caused his loss in 2020.
He just pardoned his lawyer, Sidney Powell, who claimed the Dominion Voting
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 AM
This may just be a conspiracy theory (bear in mind I just got out of surgery, so still on meds) but hear me out.
Trump is well known for his vengeance tour, going after anybody he thinks caused his loss in 2020.
He just pardoned his lawyer, Sidney Powell, who claimed the Dominion Voting
Trump is well known for his vengeance tour, going after anybody he thinks caused his loss in 2020.
He just pardoned his lawyer, Sidney Powell, who claimed the Dominion Voting
So as far as I’m concerned NY’s Mayor-Elect gave the right response to a swastika drawn on a Syrian-Jewish yeshiva’s walls and windows. It was a condemnation of antisemitism that was unequivocal. It blames nobody because nobody knows who is responsible. It rejects demagoguery.
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Mamdani's first statement on antisemitism as mayor-elect got some weird pushback
After someone spraypainted a swastika on a yeshiva, Zohran Mamdani condemned antisemitism. Somehow, this generated conspiracy theories.
surl.lu
November 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
So as far as I’m concerned NY’s Mayor-Elect gave the right response to a swastika drawn on a Syrian-Jewish yeshiva’s walls and windows. It was a condemnation of antisemitism that was unequivocal. It blames nobody because nobody knows who is responsible. It rejects demagoguery.
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BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
November 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Zohran Mamdani ran on freezing the rent in NYC.
Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA.
Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ.
Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.
Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA.
Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ.
Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Zohran Mamdani ran on freezing the rent in NYC.
Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA.
Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ.
Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.
Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA.
Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ.
Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.
The Blue Wave is cresting: In Virginia, my former home, congratulations to Abigail Spanberger, the first woman governor of that state; and Gazala Hashmi, the first Muslim-American Lt. Governor. It looks like Mikie Sherrill will be the new governor of New Jersey.
Congrats to all!
Congrats to all!
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The Blue Wave is cresting: In Virginia, my former home, congratulations to Abigail Spanberger, the first woman governor of that state; and Gazala Hashmi, the first Muslim-American Lt. Governor. It looks like Mikie Sherrill will be the new governor of New Jersey.
Congrats to all!
Congrats to all!
When Trump’s masked secret police are terrorizing children, we are well past the slippery slope to fascism. We are already there.
Pritzker: "Imagine it. Children who woke up that morning, expectant with joy & excitement to put on their costumes & celebrate with their neighbors in what they thought was a safe place at their homes. Armed, masked agents, terrorizing innocent people, especially children, is unconscionable."
October 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
When Trump’s masked secret police are terrorizing children, we are well past the slippery slope to fascism. We are already there.
Hopefully, Virginia and other blue states will follow suit. Yes, we’ve got to fight fire with fire. Ignore the far right noise machine that wants to guilt us while aggressively gerrymandering, redistricting mid decade, and doing all they can to game the system.
They started this. Let’s finish it.
They started this. Let’s finish it.
I voted YES on Prop 50 because we cannot let anyone silence the will of the people.
California is fighting fire with fire and standing up for democracy everywhere. Vote yes on Prop 50 by mail or in person on Election Day, this Tuesday, November 4.
California is fighting fire with fire and standing up for democracy everywhere. Vote yes on Prop 50 by mail or in person on Election Day, this Tuesday, November 4.
October 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Hopefully, Virginia and other blue states will follow suit. Yes, we’ve got to fight fire with fire. Ignore the far right noise machine that wants to guilt us while aggressively gerrymandering, redistricting mid decade, and doing all they can to game the system.
They started this. Let’s finish it.
They started this. Let’s finish it.
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Amazon just announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Amazon just announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
Jesus these people keep getting more nucking futs all the time. Is there even a rock bottom here? Do they ever finally reach it?
Sad story about antivaxxer pet owners. Let's make #rabies great again? Or let pets suffer from easily preventable diseases?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/s... 🎁 article
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/s... 🎁 article
Vaccine Skepticism Comes for Pet Owners, Too
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Jesus these people keep getting more nucking futs all the time. Is there even a rock bottom here? Do they ever finally reach it?
They were never pro life. They’re only pro natalist because they oppose women’s right to choose. In fact, they mostly just oppose women.
A lot of “pro life” people seem awfully fine with children going hungry next month.
It’s not “pro life” to cut off their food assistance.
It’s not “pro life” to blame the parents & say they should have made better choices.
You’re letting kids starve. It’s despicable.
It’s not “pro life” to cut off their food assistance.
It’s not “pro life” to blame the parents & say they should have made better choices.
You’re letting kids starve. It’s despicable.
October 30, 2025 at 2:02 AM
They were never pro life. They’re only pro natalist because they oppose women’s right to choose. In fact, they mostly just oppose women.
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Federal agents tear-gassed Chicago—but neighbors in Old Irving Park stood their ground, shouting “Get out of our neighborhoods!”
ICE may cage 60,000 people, but they can’t cage our courage. Communities are standing up to ICE and chasing them off their streets. 💪
ICE may cage 60,000 people, but they can’t cage our courage. Communities are standing up to ICE and chasing them off their streets. 💪
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Federal agents tear-gassed Chicago—but neighbors in Old Irving Park stood their ground, shouting “Get out of our neighborhoods!”
ICE may cage 60,000 people, but they can’t cage our courage. Communities are standing up to ICE and chasing them off their streets. 💪
ICE may cage 60,000 people, but they can’t cage our courage. Communities are standing up to ICE and chasing them off their streets. 💪
Boycott CBS News and its parent company Paramount. On top of everything else, they are racist. What did you think anti woke means?
This was just posted by a CBS News producer on their Instagram stories.
October 30, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Boycott CBS News and its parent company Paramount. On top of everything else, they are racist. What did you think anti woke means?
I said we should be boycotting Paramount, CBS’ parent company, way back when they dumped Steven Colbert. But honestly the news about them gets worse and worse.
Hiring Bari Weiss, an opinion columnist with no hard news experience to helm the news division. Just no.
These are opportunistic hacks.
Hiring Bari Weiss, an opinion columnist with no hard news experience to helm the news division. Just no.
These are opportunistic hacks.
CBS News is dead.
A right-wing content mill is about to take its place.
Paramount deserves to hemorrhage money over this. Cancel Paramount+. Boycott their movies in theaters.
The political Right is waging a war on journalism and truth.
Kick them in the profits.
A right-wing content mill is about to take its place.
Paramount deserves to hemorrhage money over this. Cancel Paramount+. Boycott their movies in theaters.
The political Right is waging a war on journalism and truth.
Kick them in the profits.
CBS News endured a “traumatic” day Wednesday, as David Ellison’s Paramount slashed hundreds of jobs in a sweeping round of cuts.
@nataliekorach.bsky.social has all the details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/cbs-news-l...
@nataliekorach.bsky.social has all the details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/cbs-news-l...
October 30, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I said we should be boycotting Paramount, CBS’ parent company, way back when they dumped Steven Colbert. But honestly the news about them gets worse and worse.
Hiring Bari Weiss, an opinion columnist with no hard news experience to helm the news division. Just no.
These are opportunistic hacks.
Hiring Bari Weiss, an opinion columnist with no hard news experience to helm the news division. Just no.
These are opportunistic hacks.
This would rock!
I’d like to have AOC read Virginia Giuffre’s book on the senate floor as a filibuster.
October 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
This would rock!
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Our military is being paid by an anonymous donor.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
October 25, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Our military is being paid by an anonymous donor.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.