@kiwiolivia.bsky.social
I am a semi-retired medical editor and living my best life in Hawaii. Avid reader, dog lover, and creator of knitted and crocheted projects. Wheels for Wildlife volunteer with Hawaii Wildlife Center (the state's only bird hospital).
Trump’s Arithmetic of Make-Believe
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Trump’s Arithmetic of Make-Believe
This is what happens when slogans outrun spreadsheets; an economy governed by talking points, cheerleaders, and numbers that sound impressive until someone asks to verify them.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Trump’s Arithmetic of Make-Believe
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Reposting this everyday until Pete Hagueseth faces justice for his crimes against humanity.
Thou Shalt Not Murder Fishermen While Pardoning Drug Lords
This is evil.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Reposting this everyday until Pete Hagueseth faces justice for his crimes against humanity.
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REPUBLICANS HAVE A "DONNY FUCKWIT" PROBLEM. THEY'RE GOING TO LOSE BIG IN 2026 BECAUSE DEAR LEADER IS A DELUSIONAL DIPSHIT WHO WON'T FIX THE ECONOMY. BOO FUCKING HOO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO MY MAGNIFICENT POST IN WHICH I SPELL IT OUT. LINK IS HERE: bit.ly/3Kx8HSO
December 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
REPUBLICANS HAVE A "DONNY FUCKWIT" PROBLEM. THEY'RE GOING TO LOSE BIG IN 2026 BECAUSE DEAR LEADER IS A DELUSIONAL DIPSHIT WHO WON'T FIX THE ECONOMY. BOO FUCKING HOO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO MY MAGNIFICENT POST IN WHICH I SPELL IT OUT. LINK IS HERE: bit.ly/3Kx8HSO
The Second Strike and the Soul of America
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The Second Strike and the Soul of America
America’s moral authority depends on our willingness to condemn wrongdoing—even our own.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Second Strike and the Soul of America
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Everyone on the planet knows about the demolition of the East Wing of the White House except the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson.
October 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Everyone on the planet knows about the demolition of the East Wing of the White House except the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson.
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COLOR ME SHOCKED: Jon Sheptock, a Christian musician and former worship minister at a Texas Baptist Church, was arrested in late September on charges of possession and production of child pornography.
Christian Musician Who Sang at Trump Rally Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Jon Sheptock, a Christian musician who once sang at a Trump rally, has been arrested on child pornography charges in Texas.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
COLOR ME SHOCKED: Jon Sheptock, a Christian musician and former worship minister at a Texas Baptist Church, was arrested in late September on charges of possession and production of child pornography.
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Trump would try to demolish his AirBnb rental. Or at least paint it gold.
October 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Trump would try to demolish his AirBnb rental. Or at least paint it gold.
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This saddens me that it has come to this and I too remember "the world wide web" and how exciting it was at the time. Our first computer was the size of a lg microwave. It connected us all over the world and like Carney said "society is now more disconnected" How true and sad at the same time.
Carney: But this decades-long process of an ever-closer economic relationship with the United States is now over. And as a consequence, many of our former strengths as a country—more particularly, our economic strengths based on close ties to America—have now become our vulnerabilities…
October 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
This saddens me that it has come to this and I too remember "the world wide web" and how exciting it was at the time. Our first computer was the size of a lg microwave. It connected us all over the world and like Carney said "society is now more disconnected" How true and sad at the same time.
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Ethics Watchdog Group Seeks Investigation Into Border Czar and Contracts
The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center has called on the Homeland Security inspector general to investigate potential conflicts of interest and ethics violations by border czar Tom Homan and his senior adviser Mark Hall.
The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center has called on the Homeland Security inspector general to investigate potential conflicts of interest and ethics violations by border czar Tom Homan and his senior adviser Mark Hall.
Ethics Watchdog Group Seeks Investigation Into Border Czar and Contracts Following ProPublica Report
The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center has called on the Homeland Security inspector general to investigate potential conflicts of interest and ethics violations by border czar Tom Homan and his senior...
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October 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Ethics Watchdog Group Seeks Investigation Into Border Czar and Contracts
The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center has called on the Homeland Security inspector general to investigate potential conflicts of interest and ethics violations by border czar Tom Homan and his senior adviser Mark Hall.
The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center has called on the Homeland Security inspector general to investigate potential conflicts of interest and ethics violations by border czar Tom Homan and his senior adviser Mark Hall.
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Letitia James: “Every New Yorker has the right to live without fear or intimidation. If you witnessed and documented ICE activity yesterday, I urge you to share that footage with my office. 👍🇺🇸
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Attorney General James Launches Portal to Collect Photos and Videos of ICE Activity in New York
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James is encouraging New Yorkers to submit videos or other documentation of federal immigration enforcement actions
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October 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Letitia James: “Every New Yorker has the right to live without fear or intimidation. If you witnessed and documented ICE activity yesterday, I urge you to share that footage with my office. 👍🇺🇸
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The US version of "Adolf and Eva" the most repulsive couple in human existence 🤬😤🤬😤
October 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The US version of "Adolf and Eva" the most repulsive couple in human existence 🤬😤🤬😤
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OH LOOK, THE LYING FUCKFACE LIAR WHO LIES ABOUT EVERYTHING LIED ABOUT NOT BULLDOZING THE EAST WING. OH NOES, MY FAITH IN WHAT THE CONVICTED FELON (34 COUNTS!) SAYS MIGHT "FINALLY" BE SHATTERED. (BECAUSE HE LIES!) THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO MY VERY POWERFUL POST, LINK IS HERE: bit.ly/4oACFDP
October 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
OH LOOK, THE LYING FUCKFACE LIAR WHO LIES ABOUT EVERYTHING LIED ABOUT NOT BULLDOZING THE EAST WING. OH NOES, MY FAITH IN WHAT THE CONVICTED FELON (34 COUNTS!) SAYS MIGHT "FINALLY" BE SHATTERED. (BECAUSE HE LIES!) THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO MY VERY POWERFUL POST, LINK IS HERE: bit.ly/4oACFDP
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Reporters:
Why do you ask him questions when every reply he gives is either a lie ("I won't touch the East Wing") or a nasty insult ("you're a low-IQ person and a bad reporter")?
Just bring air horns & press the sound button every time you see him opening his mouth.
Why do you ask him questions when every reply he gives is either a lie ("I won't touch the East Wing") or a nasty insult ("you're a low-IQ person and a bad reporter")?
Just bring air horns & press the sound button every time you see him opening his mouth.
October 23, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Reporters:
Why do you ask him questions when every reply he gives is either a lie ("I won't touch the East Wing") or a nasty insult ("you're a low-IQ person and a bad reporter")?
Just bring air horns & press the sound button every time you see him opening his mouth.
Why do you ask him questions when every reply he gives is either a lie ("I won't touch the East Wing") or a nasty insult ("you're a low-IQ person and a bad reporter")?
Just bring air horns & press the sound button every time you see him opening his mouth.
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In 1960, Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey, an FDA medical officer, stymied the automatic approval of thalidomide, which later was proven to cause birth defects. Her actions led to new drug regulations, requiring pharmas to ensure drugs are safe & effective.
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Her refusal to approve a dangerous drug changed medical history
As federal workers face mass layoffs and a government shutdown, Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey's story is a reminder of what public servants can do when they stand their ground.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
In 1960, Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey, an FDA medical officer, stymied the automatic approval of thalidomide, which later was proven to cause birth defects. Her actions led to new drug regulations, requiring pharmas to ensure drugs are safe & effective.
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It started with Reagan and has accelerated under Trump.
October 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It started with Reagan and has accelerated under Trump.
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"Destruction of federal property is a federal crime-18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines it as willfully injuring or committing any depredation of U.S. gov't property-Damage exceeding $1k is a felony w/ a fine-up to 10 yrs in prison or both"
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
October 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"Destruction of federal property is a federal crime-18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines it as willfully injuring or committing any depredation of U.S. gov't property-Damage exceeding $1k is a felony w/ a fine-up to 10 yrs in prison or both"
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
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The White House has provided neither facts nor legal justification for the extrajudicial killings of men on boats in the Caribbean. It is escalating tensions with Venezuela, Colombia, and other countries in the region.
October 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The White House has provided neither facts nor legal justification for the extrajudicial killings of men on boats in the Caribbean. It is escalating tensions with Venezuela, Colombia, and other countries in the region.
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Yes, what the fuck???
October 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Yes, what the fuck???