Scotty
@lnscott.bsky.social
Professional passenger princess, wildland firefighter, and former park ranger.
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
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There’s an existential desire for truth right now and many folks are feeling out where to get it. So the MeidasTouch Podcast rises.
Also, the Meidas guys are way hotter than Joe Rogan and they don’t drool when a thought lasts longer than a few seconds.
Also, the Meidas guys are way hotter than Joe Rogan and they don’t drool when a thought lasts longer than a few seconds.
February 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM
There’s an existential desire for truth right now and many folks are feeling out where to get it. So the MeidasTouch Podcast rises.
Also, the Meidas guys are way hotter than Joe Rogan and they don’t drool when a thought lasts longer than a few seconds.
Also, the Meidas guys are way hotter than Joe Rogan and they don’t drool when a thought lasts longer than a few seconds.
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There have never been kings in America. The monarchy doesn't start now.
February 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
There have never been kings in America. The monarchy doesn't start now.
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The governor of Maine clashed with Trump over transgender rights during a White House meeting.
“See you in court,” she told him.
“See you in court,” she told him.
Dem governor tells Trump she will see him in court
Maine Gov. Janet Mills clashed with Trump over transgender rights during a White House meeting.
www.politico.com
February 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The governor of Maine clashed with Trump over transgender rights during a White House meeting.
“See you in court,” she told him.
“See you in court,” she told him.
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BREAKING: A cadre of largely unidentified actors in the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are controlling major government functions with no real oversight or transparency.
We're suing to force them to comply with the law and turn over records by March 10.
We're suing to force them to comply with the law and turn over records by March 10.
CREW sues US DOGE Service to compel transparency - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
A cadre of largely unidentified actors in DOGE are controlling major government functions with no oversight or meaningful transparency into its operations. CREW filed a lawsuit to require compliance w...
www.citizensforethics.org
February 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
BREAKING: A cadre of largely unidentified actors in the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are controlling major government functions with no real oversight or transparency.
We're suing to force them to comply with the law and turn over records by March 10.
We're suing to force them to comply with the law and turn over records by March 10.
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The National Park Service fired many of its park rangers as part of a reduction in the federal work force. Some rangers decided it was worth the risk to speak out online about the cuts and share their love of the Park Service.
“It’s scary, but it was the right thing to do.”
“It’s scary, but it was the right thing to do.”
Fired Park Rangers Try to ‘Open Some Hearts’ on Social Media
Some rangers decided it was worth the risk to speak out online about their firings and share their love of the National Park Service.
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The National Park Service fired many of its park rangers as part of a reduction in the federal work force. Some rangers decided it was worth the risk to speak out online about the cuts and share their love of the Park Service.
“It’s scary, but it was the right thing to do.”
“It’s scary, but it was the right thing to do.”
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@jenpsaki.msnbc.com: "Inspectors general are a headache for everyone. You know why? Because they're investigating every agency and they find stuff! Including waste and fraud and abuse! They wouldn't be firing them if they cared about waste, fraud, and abuse."
February 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
@jenpsaki.msnbc.com: "Inspectors general are a headache for everyone. You know why? Because they're investigating every agency and they find stuff! Including waste and fraud and abuse! They wouldn't be firing them if they cared about waste, fraud, and abuse."
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In future generations, when your children and grandchildren look back on this moment, they are not going to ask about the price of eggs. They are going to ask you what you did. Not what you felt. Not what you paid. But what you did. And I want to be able to say I did everything I possibly could.
February 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
In future generations, when your children and grandchildren look back on this moment, they are not going to ask about the price of eggs. They are going to ask you what you did. Not what you felt. Not what you paid. But what you did. And I want to be able to say I did everything I possibly could.
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Imagine posturing your religious morals*so* hard that you would choose the worst people on Earth as president because you think it would make the world a better place, and then you sit there with a straight face and watch this guy defund telehealth for Medicaid seniors for the sake of "efficiency."
February 21, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Imagine posturing your religious morals*so* hard that you would choose the worst people on Earth as president because you think it would make the world a better place, and then you sit there with a straight face and watch this guy defund telehealth for Medicaid seniors for the sake of "efficiency."
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Appearing today in The Week:
February 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Appearing today in The Week:
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Legislation that I passed and was funded by Congress, Solar for All, could reduce electric bills for working class families by 80%.
The Trump Admin is refusing to release the money in order to protect the profits of fossil fuel billionaires. Unacceptable. Release the funds NOW.
The Trump Admin is refusing to release the money in order to protect the profits of fossil fuel billionaires. Unacceptable. Release the funds NOW.
Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say.
Trump funding freeze could leave communities on their own as climate threats grow
Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say.
www.npr.org
February 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Legislation that I passed and was funded by Congress, Solar for All, could reduce electric bills for working class families by 80%.
The Trump Admin is refusing to release the money in order to protect the profits of fossil fuel billionaires. Unacceptable. Release the funds NOW.
The Trump Admin is refusing to release the money in order to protect the profits of fossil fuel billionaires. Unacceptable. Release the funds NOW.
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According to ProPublica, dozens more pregnant and postpartum women have died in Texas hospitals since abortion bans were implemented, compared with maternal deaths in the state immediately before the pandemic.
Report: Sepsis, maternal deaths surged in Texas following abortion bans
A new ProPublica analysis finds a 50 percent increase in life-threatening infections since SB8 took effect in 2021.
www.motherjones.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
According to ProPublica, dozens more pregnant and postpartum women have died in Texas hospitals since abortion bans were implemented, compared with maternal deaths in the state immediately before the pandemic.
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No, but if you’re looking for one, I am aware of a guy you work with that was indicted four times and convicted of thirty-four felonies.
February 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
No, but if you’re looking for one, I am aware of a guy you work with that was indicted four times and convicted of thirty-four felonies.
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Last night: Trump says he won't cut Medicaid.
Today: Trump supports House Republicans' plan to cut over $880 billion in spending for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
Trump has once again gone back on his word – betraying the needs of the American people in the process.
Today: Trump supports House Republicans' plan to cut over $880 billion in spending for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
Trump has once again gone back on his word – betraying the needs of the American people in the process.
February 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Last night: Trump says he won't cut Medicaid.
Today: Trump supports House Republicans' plan to cut over $880 billion in spending for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
Trump has once again gone back on his word – betraying the needs of the American people in the process.
Today: Trump supports House Republicans' plan to cut over $880 billion in spending for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
Trump has once again gone back on his word – betraying the needs of the American people in the process.
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The resistance will bring down Musk and Trump. Congress, wake up before your power is gone. The GOP begging Trump to release money to their states is pathetic—stand up to this tyranny. Congress controls the purse strings.
February 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The resistance will bring down Musk and Trump. Congress, wake up before your power is gone. The GOP begging Trump to release money to their states is pathetic—stand up to this tyranny. Congress controls the purse strings.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau makes sure you don't get scammed by digital payment companies and car lenders.
Elon Musk’s role as CEO of X Money and Tesla makes DOGE’s takeover of the CFPB a clear conflict of interest.
@schiff.senate.gov and I are pressing for answers.
Elon Musk’s role as CEO of X Money and Tesla makes DOGE’s takeover of the CFPB a clear conflict of interest.
@schiff.senate.gov and I are pressing for answers.
DOGE Staffers at CFPB Raise Ethics Concerns, Warren Says
A pair of Senate Democrats demanded Department of Government Efficiency staffers associated with Elon Musk vacate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, saying their presence undermines an agency r...
www.bloomberg.com
February 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau makes sure you don't get scammed by digital payment companies and car lenders.
Elon Musk’s role as CEO of X Money and Tesla makes DOGE’s takeover of the CFPB a clear conflict of interest.
@schiff.senate.gov and I are pressing for answers.
Elon Musk’s role as CEO of X Money and Tesla makes DOGE’s takeover of the CFPB a clear conflict of interest.
@schiff.senate.gov and I are pressing for answers.
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Trump and his American oligarchs are now openly aligning themselves with Putin and his Russian oligarchs.
This Putin-Trump alliance means abandoning our allies, supporting authoritarianism and undermining our democratic traditions.
This Putin-Trump alliance means abandoning our allies, supporting authoritarianism and undermining our democratic traditions.
February 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Trump and his American oligarchs are now openly aligning themselves with Putin and his Russian oligarchs.
This Putin-Trump alliance means abandoning our allies, supporting authoritarianism and undermining our democratic traditions.
This Putin-Trump alliance means abandoning our allies, supporting authoritarianism and undermining our democratic traditions.
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Donald Trump is threatening the President of a sovereign country—AGAIN—to force Ukraine to hand over their democracy and sovereign territory to Vladimir Putin.
www.nbcnews.com/news/world/z...
www.nbcnews.com/news/world/z...
Trump calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy a 'dictator,' escalating a spat between the leaders
Trump's post included a number of inaccuracies and followed the administration’s attempt to reset relations with Russia by holding high-level talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Donald Trump is threatening the President of a sovereign country—AGAIN—to force Ukraine to hand over their democracy and sovereign territory to Vladimir Putin.
www.nbcnews.com/news/world/z...
www.nbcnews.com/news/world/z...
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Joe Rogan loves Elon Musk: How the world's most prominent podcaster became the defender of the head of DOGE 👇
Joe Rogan’s Elon Musk Love Affair
The most prominent podcaster in the world used to forgo politics. Musk’s entry into government has him singing a different tune.
www.politico.com
February 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Joe Rogan loves Elon Musk: How the world's most prominent podcaster became the defender of the head of DOGE 👇
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Oh, look what normal countries do when a former president leads a far right coup attempt.
Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged far-right coup plot to seize power in Brazil
Former president is charged by attorney general following police report that accused him of organising a conspiracy to stop Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva taking power.
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Oh, look what normal countries do when a former president leads a far right coup attempt.
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I am part of the 25%. The lifestyle change is worth it.
This is the way…
This is the way…
February 19, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I am part of the 25%. The lifestyle change is worth it.
This is the way…
This is the way…
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Ratner predicts the appointment of Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to un-scare them," he says.
A pediatrician warns of 'long lasting' consequences of RFK Jr. leading HHS
Ratner predicts the appointment of Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to un-scare them," he says.
www.npr.org
February 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Ratner predicts the appointment of Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to un-scare them," he says.
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Veterans deserve the best health care available. At a time when the VA is already understaffed, these layoffs will hurt veterans. Unacceptable.
Trump must not cut VA health care so that he can give tax breaks to Musk and other billionaires.
The VA must rescind this order.
Trump must not cut VA health care so that he can give tax breaks to Musk and other billionaires.
The VA must rescind this order.
February 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Veterans deserve the best health care available. At a time when the VA is already understaffed, these layoffs will hurt veterans. Unacceptable.
Trump must not cut VA health care so that he can give tax breaks to Musk and other billionaires.
The VA must rescind this order.
Trump must not cut VA health care so that he can give tax breaks to Musk and other billionaires.
The VA must rescind this order.
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A friend from the VA just sent this and asked me to share. PMDB is Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior in the workplace. THIS is the real war against women: being forced to say there are only 2 genders but not being allowed to mention 96% of violence is perpetrated by men.
February 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
A friend from the VA just sent this and asked me to share. PMDB is Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior in the workplace. THIS is the real war against women: being forced to say there are only 2 genders but not being allowed to mention 96% of violence is perpetrated by men.