Makooskie
@mandersenkuskie.bsky.social
Minnesotan. Mother of drummer and pitbull. Environmentalist. Top the Tater aficionado. She/her.
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This kind of bottle-shaming is a not-so-subtle way to push women out of the workforce.
RFK Jr: "All of the ingenuity of corporate America has not produced an infant formula that is superior in nutrition and all the qualities that we want to the infant formula that God made, which is the infant formula in a mother's breast."
December 8, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This kind of bottle-shaming is a not-so-subtle way to push women out of the workforce.
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Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
December 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
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This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
UPDATE: Trump Jr.-backed startup receives $620 million Pentagon loan
In October, Popular Information reported that the Pentagon awarded a contract to Unusual Machines, an obscure drone company that President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., joined as an advisor in Novemb...
popular.info
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
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It's always hard to pick a worst day politically, but today the president called for the death of members of the opposition party, and the administration decided that people were being too hard on the swastika
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 AM
It's always hard to pick a worst day politically, but today the president called for the death of members of the opposition party, and the administration decided that people were being too hard on the swastika
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Yes, also when you are meeting an artist at an opening, or a musician at a concert, an author at a book event, etc., you're meeting their public persona, which is (usually) a distinct and modulated version of themselves. Not fake! But designed to help them get through being the focus of attention.
I own several works by an artist who's work I really like. I finally made it to an opening and met him, and... we had nothing to say to each other. Like at all. I've rarely had that blank of a conversation.
Not naming names, he's a fine person. You just can't click with everyone.
Not naming names, he's a fine person. You just can't click with everyone.
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Yes, also when you are meeting an artist at an opening, or a musician at a concert, an author at a book event, etc., you're meeting their public persona, which is (usually) a distinct and modulated version of themselves. Not fake! But designed to help them get through being the focus of attention.
St Paulites - don't forget to flip over your ballot and vote yes for kids!
November 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
St Paulites - don't forget to flip over your ballot and vote yes for kids!
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👋 St. Paulites: #VoteYesTwice to build the city our young folks deserve by 8pm on Tuesday, Nov. 4! 🗳️
✅ YES on City Question 1 to protect workers, renters & our neighborhoods.
🍎 YES for SPPS — because every student deserves the resources to thrive.
✅ YES on City Question 1 to protect workers, renters & our neighborhoods.
🍎 YES for SPPS — because every student deserves the resources to thrive.
November 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
👋 St. Paulites: #VoteYesTwice to build the city our young folks deserve by 8pm on Tuesday, Nov. 4! 🗳️
✅ YES on City Question 1 to protect workers, renters & our neighborhoods.
🍎 YES for SPPS — because every student deserves the resources to thrive.
✅ YES on City Question 1 to protect workers, renters & our neighborhoods.
🍎 YES for SPPS — because every student deserves the resources to thrive.
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A new lawsuit argues the latest changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness could exclude public servants whose organizations have resisted President Trump's policies.
Public workers could be denied loan forgiveness if cities defy Trump, lawsuit alleges
A new lawsuit argues the latest changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness could exclude public servants whose organizations have resisted President Trump's policies.
n.pr
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A new lawsuit argues the latest changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness could exclude public servants whose organizations have resisted President Trump's policies.
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Reporters must stop accepting this. Options:
-Laughing at him. Long and hard (combine with others)
-"It's your job to be informed"
-"How can Americans take you seriously when you always claim ignorance?"
-"I've never heard a speaker claim ignorance so often"
-"Nancy Pelosi knew what was happening"
-Laughing at him. Long and hard (combine with others)
-"It's your job to be informed"
-"How can Americans take you seriously when you always claim ignorance?"
-"I've never heard a speaker claim ignorance so often"
-"Nancy Pelosi knew what was happening"
Q: Just last week a minister was shot directly in the face with a pepper round by a DHS agent that left his face bloodied. Are you concerned that this is a religious freedom issue?
MIKE JOHNSON: I can't comment on any of those instances. I haven't seen or heard any of those videos
MIKE JOHNSON: I can't comment on any of those instances. I haven't seen or heard any of those videos
October 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Reporters must stop accepting this. Options:
-Laughing at him. Long and hard (combine with others)
-"It's your job to be informed"
-"How can Americans take you seriously when you always claim ignorance?"
-"I've never heard a speaker claim ignorance so often"
-"Nancy Pelosi knew what was happening"
-Laughing at him. Long and hard (combine with others)
-"It's your job to be informed"
-"How can Americans take you seriously when you always claim ignorance?"
-"I've never heard a speaker claim ignorance so often"
-"Nancy Pelosi knew what was happening"
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Democracy requires decency.
Our democracy is devolving because we neglected to demand common decency of the most powerful individual in our country; the President.
Our democracy is devolving because we neglected to demand common decency of the most powerful individual in our country; the President.
October 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Democracy requires decency.
Our democracy is devolving because we neglected to demand common decency of the most powerful individual in our country; the President.
Our democracy is devolving because we neglected to demand common decency of the most powerful individual in our country; the President.
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If republicans are fine with this, is there any reason why he couldn't just... knock down the lincoln memorial? or the vietnam wall?
What else might he want to do to arlington cemetary besides putting his big weird french arch with gold dingleberries in front of it?
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
What else might he want to do to arlington cemetary besides putting his big weird french arch with gold dingleberries in front of it?
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
It’s not just the facade: Team Trump has wrecked much of the White House’s East Wing
By Tuesday afternoon, it appeared obvious that a significant portion of the East Wing has been demolished, the president's earlier vows notwithstanding.
www.msnbc.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
If republicans are fine with this, is there any reason why he couldn't just... knock down the lincoln memorial? or the vietnam wall?
What else might he want to do to arlington cemetary besides putting his big weird french arch with gold dingleberries in front of it?
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
What else might he want to do to arlington cemetary besides putting his big weird french arch with gold dingleberries in front of it?
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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World War 2 veterans, the original antifa, took part in the nationwide protests against the fascist Trump regime. #3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood
October 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
World War 2 veterans, the original antifa, took part in the nationwide protests against the fascist Trump regime. #3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood
Marine colonel quits after 24 years citing concern for future of US under Trump
October 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Marine colonel quits after 24 years citing concern for future of US under Trump
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Trump wraps up a speech to military leaders that represented a major escalation of his effort to weaponize the armed forces into a tool he can use to violently quash domestic dissent. Hard to imagine how anyone with a shred of dignity can keep serving after this, which of course is the point.
September 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Trump wraps up a speech to military leaders that represented a major escalation of his effort to weaponize the armed forces into a tool he can use to violently quash domestic dissent. Hard to imagine how anyone with a shred of dignity can keep serving after this, which of course is the point.
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The headline here is “Hegseth announces changes that will protect domestic abusers in the military.” Even though this is incontestably true, no news organization will use this headline, because telling the truth is deemed impermissible if the truth hurts the right too much
Hegseth: "We are overhauling an inspector general process that has been weaponized, putting complainers and poor performers in the driver seat. We are doing the same with the equal opportunity policies. No more frivolous complaints, no more anonymous complains ... no more walking on eggshells."
September 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The headline here is “Hegseth announces changes that will protect domestic abusers in the military.” Even though this is incontestably true, no news organization will use this headline, because telling the truth is deemed impermissible if the truth hurts the right too much
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The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, not a metaphorical one, on a major American city, and one governed by his political opponents.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
September 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, not a metaphorical one, on a major American city, and one governed by his political opponents.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
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Take off that Cavalry hat, you draft dodger.
You didn’t earn the right to wear it.
Stolen valor at its worst.
You didn’t earn the right to wear it.
Stolen valor at its worst.
September 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Take off that Cavalry hat, you draft dodger.
You didn’t earn the right to wear it.
Stolen valor at its worst.
You didn’t earn the right to wear it.
Stolen valor at its worst.
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NEW: L.A. and D.C. are only the beginning, as Trump's team has been drawing up plans to unleash federal forces in other Democratic strongholds.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
August 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
NEW: L.A. and D.C. are only the beginning, as Trump's team has been drawing up plans to unleash federal forces in other Democratic strongholds.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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The thing that everyone said would happen is happening
Minnesota teen says server forced her to prove her gender in restaurant bathroom
The 18-year-old high school student alleged the server would not let her exit the Buffalo Wild Wings restroom until she unzipped her hoodie and showed she had breasts.
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
The 18-year-old high school student alleged the server would not let her exit the Buffalo Wild Wings restroom until she unzipped her hoodie and showed she had breasts.
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
Minnesota teen says server forced her to prove her gender in restaurant bathroom
The 18-year-old high school student alleged the server would not let her exit the Buffalo Wild Wings restroom until she unzipped her hoodie and showed she had breasts.
www.nbcnews.com
August 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The thing that everyone said would happen is happening