Matthew Spira
@matthewspira.bsky.social
#TeamBlue. Middle-aged dude. Combat veteran & single father. Eclectic career. Poet. Conversations. #UCSB. RT ≠ Endorsement.
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Maybe someday, women in America will have as many rights as guns do.
November 19, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Maybe someday, women in America will have as many rights as guns do.
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When I look at investing in companies, if you have any level of dependency on Amazon, its a negative. I would love to have people post what percent of sales in fees from Amazon and Walmart they are experiencing
And other issues.
The numbers I have seen are INSANE AND UNSUSTAINABLE.
And other issues.
The numbers I have seen are INSANE AND UNSUSTAINABLE.
January 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
When I look at investing in companies, if you have any level of dependency on Amazon, its a negative. I would love to have people post what percent of sales in fees from Amazon and Walmart they are experiencing
And other issues.
The numbers I have seen are INSANE AND UNSUSTAINABLE.
And other issues.
The numbers I have seen are INSANE AND UNSUSTAINABLE.
Because, of coursem
A judicial policymaking body on Thursday rejected a request by Democratic lawmakers to refer corrupt court justice Clarence Thomas to the Department of Justice to examine claims that he failed to disclose gifts and travel provided by a wealthy benefactor.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US judicial body rejects request to refer Clarence Thomas to justice department
Request was made after Thomas failed to disclose luxury trips by Texas businessman and GOP donor Harlan Crow
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Because, of coursem
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Left Twitter a couple of months ago. Mental health markedly improved.
January 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Left Twitter a couple of months ago. Mental health markedly improved.
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Shedding the first tear of 2025 for good luck 🤞
January 1, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Shedding the first tear of 2025 for good luck 🤞
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Wow, I never knew he said this.
Jimmy Carter was ahead of his time—a man of unmatched kindness and integrity. Truly, he was too good for us.
Jimmy Carter was ahead of his time—a man of unmatched kindness and integrity. Truly, he was too good for us.
December 31, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Wow, I never knew he said this.
Jimmy Carter was ahead of his time—a man of unmatched kindness and integrity. Truly, he was too good for us.
Jimmy Carter was ahead of his time—a man of unmatched kindness and integrity. Truly, he was too good for us.
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In accepting his Nobel prize in 2002, Jimmy Carter said: "The most serious and universal problem is the growing chasm between the richest and the poorest people on Earth." His words are truer now than they were then.
December 30, 2024 at 9:34 AM
In accepting his Nobel prize in 2002, Jimmy Carter said: "The most serious and universal problem is the growing chasm between the richest and the poorest people on Earth." His words are truer now than they were then.
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Should we continue to encourage kids to go to college ? Or push them to take up a trade ?
I believe in college. Learning how to learn, IMO, is a critical life skill. Being exposed to people of different backgrounds, makes yiu wiser
Qualifier- it should be a school you can afford.
I believe in college. Learning how to learn, IMO, is a critical life skill. Being exposed to people of different backgrounds, makes yiu wiser
Qualifier- it should be a school you can afford.
December 28, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Should we continue to encourage kids to go to college ? Or push them to take up a trade ?
I believe in college. Learning how to learn, IMO, is a critical life skill. Being exposed to people of different backgrounds, makes yiu wiser
Qualifier- it should be a school you can afford.
I believe in college. Learning how to learn, IMO, is a critical life skill. Being exposed to people of different backgrounds, makes yiu wiser
Qualifier- it should be a school you can afford.
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PETE HEGSETH ATTORNEY TIM PARLATORE: He didn't do any of these things that he's been accused of.
PAMELA BROWN: But he's also admitted he's a changed man from several years ago. How does that square? If you're saying he didn't do any of it, but he's a changed man.
PAMELA BROWN: But he's also admitted he's a changed man from several years ago. How does that square? If you're saying he didn't do any of it, but he's a changed man.
December 27, 2024 at 4:58 PM
PETE HEGSETH ATTORNEY TIM PARLATORE: He didn't do any of these things that he's been accused of.
PAMELA BROWN: But he's also admitted he's a changed man from several years ago. How does that square? If you're saying he didn't do any of it, but he's a changed man.
PAMELA BROWN: But he's also admitted he's a changed man from several years ago. How does that square? If you're saying he didn't do any of it, but he's a changed man.
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New in PN: The press is ignoring the real Liz Cheney scandal
"These stories don't communicate the fact that Cheney didn’t commit an actual crime and this is all meritless. The Times plays up Trump’s strongman image, as if he’s the buff antagonist in a movie. This gives Trump exactly what he wants."
"These stories don't communicate the fact that Cheney didn’t commit an actual crime and this is all meritless. The Times plays up Trump’s strongman image, as if he’s the buff antagonist in a movie. This gives Trump exactly what he wants."
The press is ignoring the real Liz Cheney scandal
It's not about her at all.
www.publicnotice.co
December 27, 2024 at 2:25 PM
New in PN: The press is ignoring the real Liz Cheney scandal
"These stories don't communicate the fact that Cheney didn’t commit an actual crime and this is all meritless. The Times plays up Trump’s strongman image, as if he’s the buff antagonist in a movie. This gives Trump exactly what he wants."
"These stories don't communicate the fact that Cheney didn’t commit an actual crime and this is all meritless. The Times plays up Trump’s strongman image, as if he’s the buff antagonist in a movie. This gives Trump exactly what he wants."
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As I am posting here and leaving there, I am also building a community that values independent, pro-democracy news, information and analysis and will stand up and not obey.
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December 26, 2024 at 3:31 AM
As I am posting here and leaving there, I am also building a community that values independent, pro-democracy news, information and analysis and will stand up and not obey.
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A story in two parts.
December 26, 2024 at 3:51 AM
A story in two parts.
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Hey everybody! You may notice Trending start to appear in your app!
Here’s some quick info:
- This is a beta
- Search page on mobile, right sidebar on desktop
- You can disable it with the X button on the trending section
- English only for now, while we test it
Merry Christmas!
Here’s some quick info:
- This is a beta
- Search page on mobile, right sidebar on desktop
- You can disable it with the X button on the trending section
- English only for now, while we test it
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Hey everybody! You may notice Trending start to appear in your app!
Here’s some quick info:
- This is a beta
- Search page on mobile, right sidebar on desktop
- You can disable it with the X button on the trending section
- English only for now, while we test it
Merry Christmas!
Here’s some quick info:
- This is a beta
- Search page on mobile, right sidebar on desktop
- You can disable it with the X button on the trending section
- English only for now, while we test it
Merry Christmas!
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All the folks who have been screaming about World War III for the past four years are suddenly very eager to get into wars with the entire world.
December 24, 2024 at 5:23 PM
All the folks who have been screaming about World War III for the past four years are suddenly very eager to get into wars with the entire world.
To be filed under #oops.
The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, that was alleged to be evacuating military personnel and materiel from Russian bases in Syria, sank in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain last night.
Russian cargo ship sinks off the coast of Spain
According to analysts, the ship was part of a mission evacuating Russian bases in Syria.
www.politico.eu
December 24, 2024 at 1:21 PM
To be filed under #oops.
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You HAD to put that out there didn’t you. He was saving that for next week.
December 23, 2024 at 12:47 PM
You HAD to put that out there didn’t you. He was saving that for next week.
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Donald Trump says it is an “absolute necessity” for the United States to annex Greenland.
“For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”
“For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”
December 23, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Donald Trump says it is an “absolute necessity” for the United States to annex Greenland.
“For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”
“For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”
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“The gambit, a welcome opening for a party that struggled to fashion a convincing message in the election and that has been flailing ever since, seems to have worked," wrote Stephen Collinson.
'Resents the idea': CNN analyst sees Trump bristle as Democratic attack strategy hits home
The Democratic Party has finally hit on an attack tactic which has found its target with Trump, a CNN analyst reported Monday.“The gambit, a welcome opening for a party that struggled to fashion a con...
www.rawstory.com
December 23, 2024 at 12:28 PM
“The gambit, a welcome opening for a party that struggled to fashion a convincing message in the election and that has been flailing ever since, seems to have worked," wrote Stephen Collinson.
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Honestly the whole Panama flap, Trump is honest to god scared to death to actually use the military. So no worries Panama.
He’s honest to god, scared to death.
He’s such a small, weak, whiney, sissy
He’s honest to god, scared to death.
He’s such a small, weak, whiney, sissy
December 22, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Honestly the whole Panama flap, Trump is honest to god scared to death to actually use the military. So no worries Panama.
He’s honest to god, scared to death.
He’s such a small, weak, whiney, sissy
He’s honest to god, scared to death.
He’s such a small, weak, whiney, sissy
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If saying President Musk gets under Donald Trump's skin, then I will continue to say President Musk.
December 23, 2024 at 1:11 AM
If saying President Musk gets under Donald Trump's skin, then I will continue to say President Musk.
Why don't we demand control of the Suez canal while we're at it?
December 23, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Why don't we demand control of the Suez canal while we're at it?