MaryB
@marybdvm.bsky.social
Horse rider, ecologist, dog lover, reader.
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Thom Tillis is reminding us that every Republican despises Trump, but they are all so beholden to his base that they will spend their political lives falling prostrate before him, even knowing the irreparable harm they are doing.
They are all traitorous cowards.
They are all traitorous cowards.
June 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Thom Tillis is reminding us that every Republican despises Trump, but they are all so beholden to his base that they will spend their political lives falling prostrate before him, even knowing the irreparable harm they are doing.
They are all traitorous cowards.
They are all traitorous cowards.
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2.977 people died on 9/11.
The daily quote for ICE is 3000.
I think putting it in terms like that puts it into perspective.
They want one 9/11 every day.
The daily quote for ICE is 3000.
I think putting it in terms like that puts it into perspective.
They want one 9/11 every day.
June 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
2.977 people died on 9/11.
The daily quote for ICE is 3000.
I think putting it in terms like that puts it into perspective.
They want one 9/11 every day.
The daily quote for ICE is 3000.
I think putting it in terms like that puts it into perspective.
They want one 9/11 every day.
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War hero schools a chickenhawk.
April 9, 2025 at 1:58 AM
War hero schools a chickenhawk.
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Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
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Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
#Politics #USPolitics #GovernmentEfficiency #TrumpAdministration #ElonMusk #Law #Legal #Justice #SocialSecurity #SocialSecurityAdministration #Resist
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
#Politics #USPolitics #GovernmentEfficiency #TrumpAdministration #ElonMusk #Law #Legal #Justice #SocialSecurity #SocialSecurityAdministration #Resist
Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data
A federal judge in Maryland found that Elon Musk’s scrutiny of the agency’s data systems appeared to violate federal privacy laws.
www.nytimes.com
March 21, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
#Politics #USPolitics #GovernmentEfficiency #TrumpAdministration #ElonMusk #Law #Legal #Justice #SocialSecurity #SocialSecurityAdministration #Resist
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
#Politics #USPolitics #GovernmentEfficiency #TrumpAdministration #ElonMusk #Law #Legal #Justice #SocialSecurity #SocialSecurityAdministration #Resist
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“Elon Musk’s approval rating is plummeting as his push to cut federal spending and workforce raises concerns. Efficiency or overreach? The balance is critical when it comes to real-world impact. #Musk #GovernmentEfficiency #PublicOpinion” www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-ap...
Elon Musk's approval rating is "falling through the floor," polls show
Musk has been leading the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to cut federal spending and trim the workforce.
www.newsweek.com
March 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
“Elon Musk’s approval rating is plummeting as his push to cut federal spending and workforce raises concerns. Efficiency or overreach? The balance is critical when it comes to real-world impact. #Musk #GovernmentEfficiency #PublicOpinion” www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-ap...
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DOGE Lost $500 Billion Dollars for the USA
IRS projects DOGE damage to IRS have reduced tax collections by more than $500 Billion
#GovernmentEfficiency
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/irs-p...
IRS projects DOGE damage to IRS have reduced tax collections by more than $500 Billion
#GovernmentEfficiency
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/irs-p...
IRS Predicts DOGE Lost Half a Trillion Dollars for the USA
The Post reports today that the IRS’ internal projections estimate that the...
talkingpointsmemo.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
DOGE Lost $500 Billion Dollars for the USA
IRS projects DOGE damage to IRS have reduced tax collections by more than $500 Billion
#GovernmentEfficiency
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/irs-p...
IRS projects DOGE damage to IRS have reduced tax collections by more than $500 Billion
#GovernmentEfficiency
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/irs-p...
Sen Cory Booker - Wishing you much strength tonight. Thank you!
April 1, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Sen Cory Booker - Wishing you much strength tonight. Thank you!
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yall we can’t collectively screech that “no one’s doing anything!” and then say “no not like that” when someone actually does something.
is Booker’s filibuster gonna save the world? of course not. but since courage begets courage it could lead to more. I’m fucking cynical as hell but come on.
is Booker’s filibuster gonna save the world? of course not. but since courage begets courage it could lead to more. I’m fucking cynical as hell but come on.
April 1, 2025 at 2:13 AM
yall we can’t collectively screech that “no one’s doing anything!” and then say “no not like that” when someone actually does something.
is Booker’s filibuster gonna save the world? of course not. but since courage begets courage it could lead to more. I’m fucking cynical as hell but come on.
is Booker’s filibuster gonna save the world? of course not. but since courage begets courage it could lead to more. I’m fucking cynical as hell but come on.
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Sorry but then whats the point?
“The speech is not a filibuster because Booker is not blocking legislation or a nomination.”
www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/p...
“The speech is not a filibuster because Booker is not blocking legislation or a nomination.”
www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/p...
Democrat kicks off marathon Senate floor speech to protest Trump administration actions | CNN Politics
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has kicked off what is expected to be a marathon speech on the Senate floor to protest actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration, saying that he will keep go...
www.cnn.com
April 1, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Sorry but then whats the point?
“The speech is not a filibuster because Booker is not blocking legislation or a nomination.”
www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/p...
“The speech is not a filibuster because Booker is not blocking legislation or a nomination.”
www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/p...
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If other Senators come to support Cory Booker and extend this effort indefinitely
Democrats can put a stop to Trump and Musk-at least temporarily
And that could save thousands of lives
THIS is the kind of fight we want from Democrats @schumer.senate.gov
If you can't do it
Get out of the way
Democrats can put a stop to Trump and Musk-at least temporarily
And that could save thousands of lives
THIS is the kind of fight we want from Democrats @schumer.senate.gov
If you can't do it
Get out of the way
I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
youtube.com
April 1, 2025 at 2:42 AM
If other Senators come to support Cory Booker and extend this effort indefinitely
Democrats can put a stop to Trump and Musk-at least temporarily
And that could save thousands of lives
THIS is the kind of fight we want from Democrats @schumer.senate.gov
If you can't do it
Get out of the way
Democrats can put a stop to Trump and Musk-at least temporarily
And that could save thousands of lives
THIS is the kind of fight we want from Democrats @schumer.senate.gov
If you can't do it
Get out of the way
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Did you know there is an important House race in Florida that is happening Tuesday?
Early voting is taking place for the special elections in Florida for seats in the U.S. House in the 1st and 6th Congressional Districts.
Election Day is on Tuesday, April 1st.
Get out and vote for Democratic candidates Gay Valimont and Josh Weil!
Election Day is on Tuesday, April 1st.
Get out and vote for Democratic candidates Gay Valimont and Josh Weil!
March 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Did you know there is an important House race in Florida that is happening Tuesday?
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This hasn’t aged well.
March 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This hasn’t aged well.
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Hegseth has to go.
This should be a non-partisan opinion.
This should be a non-partisan opinion.
March 25, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Hegseth has to go.
This should be a non-partisan opinion.
This should be a non-partisan opinion.
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How many Signal chats with sensitive information about military operations are ongoing within the Pentagon right now? Where else are war plans being shared with such abject disregard for our national security?
We need answers. Right now.
We need answers. Right now.
March 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
How many Signal chats with sensitive information about military operations are ongoing within the Pentagon right now? Where else are war plans being shared with such abject disregard for our national security?
We need answers. Right now.
We need answers. Right now.
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"The director of the program to enrich uranium took a job with NATO...
"Also gone is the director of the program to modernize production of spheres of radioactive plutonium that are fitted into warheads...
"The office that oversees the Los Alamos lab lost 9 staff...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/u...
"Also gone is the director of the program to modernize production of spheres of radioactive plutonium that are fitted into warheads...
"The office that oversees the Los Alamos lab lost 9 staff...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/u...
DOGE Cuts Reach Key Nuclear Scientists, Bomb Engineers and Safety Experts
Firings and buyouts hit the top-secret National Nuclear Security Administration amid a major effort to upgrade America’s nuclear arsenal. Critics say it shows the consequences of heedlessly cutting th...
www.nytimes.com
March 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"The director of the program to enrich uranium took a job with NATO...
"Also gone is the director of the program to modernize production of spheres of radioactive plutonium that are fitted into warheads...
"The office that oversees the Los Alamos lab lost 9 staff...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/u...
"Also gone is the director of the program to modernize production of spheres of radioactive plutonium that are fitted into warheads...
"The office that oversees the Los Alamos lab lost 9 staff...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/u...
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OK, gonna throw this spicy bomb out there.
If you're fortunate enough to have disposable income, then right now it is your duty to use that income wisely. You have agency over how you spend it and you should own how you spend it.
Your decisions do, in fact, affect stock prices of big corporations.
If you're fortunate enough to have disposable income, then right now it is your duty to use that income wisely. You have agency over how you spend it and you should own how you spend it.
Your decisions do, in fact, affect stock prices of big corporations.
March 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
OK, gonna throw this spicy bomb out there.
If you're fortunate enough to have disposable income, then right now it is your duty to use that income wisely. You have agency over how you spend it and you should own how you spend it.
Your decisions do, in fact, affect stock prices of big corporations.
If you're fortunate enough to have disposable income, then right now it is your duty to use that income wisely. You have agency over how you spend it and you should own how you spend it.
Your decisions do, in fact, affect stock prices of big corporations.
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Coverage of Trump "cognitive decline" has finally begun including the word "insane."
www.mediaite.com/opinion/trum...
www.mediaite.com/opinion/trum...
Trump’s Bizarre 51st State Obsession is Starting to Look Like Evidence of Cognitive Decline
Trump's bizarre obsession with insisting that Canada become the "51st State" has pivoted from trollish trash talk to something in which he seems to believe.
www.mediaite.com
March 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Coverage of Trump "cognitive decline" has finally begun including the word "insane."
www.mediaite.com/opinion/trum...
www.mediaite.com/opinion/trum...
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“we have to be able to commit war crimes to win wars” is the type of thing a 16-year-old dumbass says and — well, yeah, hegseth is basically a 16-year-old dumbass
NEW: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to start a sweeping overhaul of military lawyers to make the US less restricted by the laws of armed conflict, per ppl familiar @theguardian.com exclusive www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Pete Hegseth to overhaul US military lawyers in effort to relax rules of war
The defense secretary has empowered his lawyer Tim Parlatore to remake the judge advocate general’s corps
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“we have to be able to commit war crimes to win wars” is the type of thing a 16-year-old dumbass says and — well, yeah, hegseth is basically a 16-year-old dumbass