Margot
@mehes.bsky.social
Retired from teaching reading and writing to Community College students; concerned by Christian Nationalism and disinformation.
Wow! University of Virginia new President not well vetted!!!!
This seems to strongly suggest that the incoming president of UVA doctored his CV to the edge of outright dishonesty, and that the most recent changes came months before Jim Ryan was forced, as if they were made in anticipation in Ryan’s removal. augustafreepress.com/news/vanishi...
How UVA’s presidential search missed what took us an hour to find
Inside Higher Ed frames the controversy surrounding Scott C. Beardsley's appointment as the University of Virginia's president.
augustafreepress.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Wow! University of Virginia new President not well vetted!!!!
About 80 yrs. ago Charley Chaplin’s US passport was confiscated and he lived in Europe after that. Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose!
‘Suspension of entry into the US’, paparazzi – and wine: three other reasons George Clooney moved to France
‘Suspension of entry into the US’, paparazzi – and wine: three other reasons George Clooney moved to France
A UK government warning that Amal Clooney risks US sanctions over her role in the issuing of an arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister is key among reasons why the couple have moved to France
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:11 PM
About 80 yrs. ago Charley Chaplin’s US passport was confiscated and he lived in Europe after that. Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose!
Very important to read!
When the AI bubble bursts, humans will finally have their chance to take back control | Rafael Behr
When the AI bubble bursts, humans will finally have their chance to take back control | Rafael Behr
The US economy is pumped up on tech-bro vanity. The inevitable correction should prompt a global conversation, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Very important to read!
Few comments in the President’s diatribe of lies two nights ago. I guess he’s such an embarrassment we can’t bear to talk about it?
December 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Few comments in the President’s diatribe of lies two nights ago. I guess he’s such an embarrassment we can’t bear to talk about it?
First time I have admired Rand Paul!
This is spot on 👇
Straight up murder!
December 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
First time I have admired Rand Paul!
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Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution
Constitutional crisis debate is already do outdated!
This move comes even though a federal judge previously ordered the agency to preserve strong, independent news operations for audiences in countries where reliable press access is limited.
Trump to Close Voice of America’s Overseas Offices and Radio Stations
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Constitutional crisis debate is already do outdated!
Yep—our white people were the invaders at the first Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Yep—our white people were the invaders at the first Thanksgiving.
Copied from the Leelanau Democrats. The improved Washington Monument.
November 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Why don’t they question Trump? He gives to Argentina for swiping our soya bean market in China due to his tariffs? Farmer suicide spike? Yet they still believe him?
November 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Why don’t they question Trump? He gives to Argentina for swiping our soya bean market in China due to his tariffs? Farmer suicide spike? Yet they still believe him?
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👹 Mid-Michiganders beware.
There be monsters in your midst, bleeding you of your ability to feed your family, pay for your home, keep yourself healthy, and enjoy the comfortable, successful life you deserve.
That cold, creepy hand in your wallet belongs to your Congressman.
#Halloween
There be monsters in your midst, bleeding you of your ability to feed your family, pay for your home, keep yourself healthy, and enjoy the comfortable, successful life you deserve.
That cold, creepy hand in your wallet belongs to your Congressman.
#Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
👹 Mid-Michiganders beware.
There be monsters in your midst, bleeding you of your ability to feed your family, pay for your home, keep yourself healthy, and enjoy the comfortable, successful life you deserve.
That cold, creepy hand in your wallet belongs to your Congressman.
#Halloween
There be monsters in your midst, bleeding you of your ability to feed your family, pay for your home, keep yourself healthy, and enjoy the comfortable, successful life you deserve.
That cold, creepy hand in your wallet belongs to your Congressman.
#Halloween
I prefer poetry: Corrupt Crypto Con-man
Was “Twice Impeached Convicted Felon, Adjudicated Rapist and Financial Fraudster Ballroom” taken?
October 25, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I prefer poetry: Corrupt Crypto Con-man
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Math is not correct even though 7 million impressive—what is population of US divided by 7,000,000?
The event organizers say 7m people showed up. That would mean ~1 out of every 50 Americans came out to protest the president
This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings
October 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Math is not correct even though 7 million impressive—what is population of US divided by 7,000,000?
This is short and shocking, worth listening to!
September 8, 2025 at 3:55 AM
This is short and shocking, worth listening to!
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God bless South Park
July 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
God bless South Park
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annexation of Poland
Israeli lawmakers overwhelmingly backed the illegal annexation of the occupied West Bank in what was a symbolic vote in the Knesset on Wednesday afternoon.
July 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
annexation of Poland
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Over the past 21 months of war in #Gaza, more than 17,000 children have reportedly been killed and 33,000 injured. An average of 28 children have been killed each day — the equivalent of an entire classroom.
The violence has to end. Aid must be allowed in. #CeasefireNow
The violence has to end. Aid must be allowed in. #CeasefireNow
Desperate Situation for Gaza's 1 Million Children
Children in Gaza are enduring catastrophic living conditions, including severe food insecurity and malnutrition. UNICEF is ready to deliver.
www.unicefusa.org
July 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Over the past 21 months of war in #Gaza, more than 17,000 children have reportedly been killed and 33,000 injured. An average of 28 children have been killed each day — the equivalent of an entire classroom.
The violence has to end. Aid must be allowed in. #CeasefireNow
The violence has to end. Aid must be allowed in. #CeasefireNow
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We’ll see if this becomes the definitive answer soon enough. But at this point it’s an increasingly fair wager ….
June 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We’ll see if this becomes the definitive answer soon enough. But at this point it’s an increasingly fair wager ….
See seymour hersh 6/19–US bombing to help Israel destroy Iranian centrifuges 80 meters underground. We’re going to enter another war, folks!
June 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
See seymour hersh 6/19–US bombing to help Israel destroy Iranian centrifuges 80 meters underground. We’re going to enter another war, folks!
WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD IS COMING IN IRAN
open.substack.com/pub/seymourh...
open.substack.com/pub/seymourh...
WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD IS COMING IN IRAN
The initial battle plan for a new war
open.substack.com
June 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD IS COMING IN IRAN
open.substack.com/pub/seymourh...
open.substack.com/pub/seymourh...
HCR should be Indpecyor General for all of this Trump& Miller induced dysfunction. Taking stock daily of much that otherwise might get overlooked!!!
The speed and intensity are picking up rapidly. So is the grift.
May 9, 2025
May 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
HCR should be Indpecyor General for all of this Trump& Miller induced dysfunction. Taking stock daily of much that otherwise might get overlooked!!!
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Turns out that when you base essentially your entire case for becoming president on the idea that there's an ongoing invasion by murderous criminals and only mass deportations can solve the problem, your voters expect you to produce said criminals. Now they're just going after anyone they can.
They’re lashing out against Habeas and arresting Mayors because they know their position is weak and getting weaker, and they’re panicking. It’s scary to live through, but it’s less scary when you remember this isn’t coming from a position of strength, it’s sweaty desperation.
May 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Turns out that when you base essentially your entire case for becoming president on the idea that there's an ongoing invasion by murderous criminals and only mass deportations can solve the problem, your voters expect you to produce said criminals. Now they're just going after anyone they can.
I think Trump wants to incite violent protest/nonviolent resistance such as physical blocking of his vanity birthday parade. He’d like to invoke martial law from that. What if protestors themselves made it a day of service to shame him, giving the argument below?
Maybe they should take that money and instead of a gahtdamn parade, make it a day of Service —Community Service.
Send those 6,000 troops out to do roadwork, repairing houses, working on infrastructure.
Painting schools. Delivering meals to elderly.
Send those 6,000 troops out to do roadwork, repairing houses, working on infrastructure.
Painting schools. Delivering meals to elderly.
May 3, 2025 at 4:09 AM
I think Trump wants to incite violent protest/nonviolent resistance such as physical blocking of his vanity birthday parade. He’d like to invoke martial law from that. What if protestors themselves made it a day of service to shame him, giving the argument below?
McCarthy’s ghost still lives!
"American officials have now been explicitly asked to make lists of their contacts with other Americans, for no practical, legal, or national-security reason"
Read @theatlantic.com on a State Dept witch hunt
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Read @theatlantic.com on a State Dept witch hunt
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
A Witch Hunt at the State Department
Trump’s commissars are looking for ideological enemies.
www.theatlantic.com
May 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
McCarthy’s ghost still lives!