moxy
@moxymcmxlvii.bsky.social
I am an independent thinker impervious to religious or political dogma, guided solely by reason, evidence, and common sense. Well-read, open-minded, agnostic. https://medium.com/@moxymcmxlvii
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The current myth of how to age well has nothing to do with reality. We’ve been led to believe that getting to your 80s and 90s is some kind of prize, a big accomplishment that should be celebrated. Don’t believe it!
#aging #aarp #medicare #Trump #MAGA #Project2025
The current myth of how to age well has nothing to do with reality. We’ve been led to believe that getting to your 80s and 90s is some kind of prize, a big accomplishment that should be celebrated. Don’t believe it!
#aging #aarp #medicare #Trump #MAGA #Project2025
November 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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The current myth of how to age well has nothing to do with reality. We’ve been led to believe that getting to your 80s and 90s is some kind of prize, a big accomplishment that should be celebrated. Don’t believe it!
#aging #aarp #medicare #Trump #MAGA #Project2025
The current myth of how to age well has nothing to do with reality. We’ve been led to believe that getting to your 80s and 90s is some kind of prize, a big accomplishment that should be celebrated. Don’t believe it!
#aging #aarp #medicare #Trump #MAGA #Project2025
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Never thought I’d live to see the day when America would willingly march into authoritarianism with a prayer breakfast, and unleashing a secret police force, ICE to remove nonwhites.
#god #guns #military #Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025 #ICE #authoritarian #racism
Never thought I’d live to see the day when America would willingly march into authoritarianism with a prayer breakfast, and unleashing a secret police force, ICE to remove nonwhites.
#god #guns #military #Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025 #ICE #authoritarian #racism
October 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Never thought I’d live to see the day when America would willingly march into authoritarianism with a prayer breakfast, and unleashing a secret police force, ICE to remove nonwhites.
#god #guns #military #Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025 #ICE #authoritarian #racism
Never thought I’d live to see the day when America would willingly march into authoritarianism with a prayer breakfast, and unleashing a secret police force, ICE to remove nonwhites.
#god #guns #military #Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025 #ICE #authoritarian #racism
October 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
October 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
October 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Ignorance of facts
People not realize that without ACA subsidies, premiums for most Marketplace enrollees will skyrocket—doubling or more—raising out-of-pocket costs by 75% to 130% across incomes? That kind of hike would push basic medical care out of reach for millions.
#Trump #MAGA #Project2025
People not realize that without ACA subsidies, premiums for most Marketplace enrollees will skyrocket—doubling or more—raising out-of-pocket costs by 75% to 130% across incomes? That kind of hike would push basic medical care out of reach for millions.
#Trump #MAGA #Project2025
October 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Ignorance of facts
People not realize that without ACA subsidies, premiums for most Marketplace enrollees will skyrocket—doubling or more—raising out-of-pocket costs by 75% to 130% across incomes? That kind of hike would push basic medical care out of reach for millions.
#Trump #MAGA #Project2025
People not realize that without ACA subsidies, premiums for most Marketplace enrollees will skyrocket—doubling or more—raising out-of-pocket costs by 75% to 130% across incomes? That kind of hike would push basic medical care out of reach for millions.
#Trump #MAGA #Project2025
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Free No Paywall
That charming fellow who swerved across three lanes just to remind me how expendable my existence is? He's not alone.
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025
Free No Paywall
That charming fellow who swerved across three lanes just to remind me how expendable my existence is? He's not alone.
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025
October 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Free No Paywall
That charming fellow who swerved across three lanes just to remind me how expendable my existence is? He's not alone.
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025
Free No Paywall
That charming fellow who swerved across three lanes just to remind me how expendable my existence is? He's not alone.
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025
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Few policies have been as wasteful as the American war on drugs. After spending over a trillion dollars on this futile campaign since 1971, we have created both the problem and its putative cure and charged taxpayers handsomely for both.
#drugs #Trump #MAGA #Project2025
Few policies have been as wasteful as the American war on drugs. After spending over a trillion dollars on this futile campaign since 1971, we have created both the problem and its putative cure and charged taxpayers handsomely for both.
#drugs #Trump #MAGA #Project2025
September 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Few policies have been as wasteful as the American war on drugs. After spending over a trillion dollars on this futile campaign since 1971, we have created both the problem and its putative cure and charged taxpayers handsomely for both.
#drugs #Trump #MAGA #Project2025
Few policies have been as wasteful as the American war on drugs. After spending over a trillion dollars on this futile campaign since 1971, we have created both the problem and its putative cure and charged taxpayers handsomely for both.
#drugs #Trump #MAGA #Project2025
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Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have liberated 37,000 Americans from their manufacturing jobs and may free half a trillion dollars from the economy by decade’s end. Truly, freedom has never been so expensive.
Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have liberated 37,000 Americans from their manufacturing jobs and may free half a trillion dollars from the economy by decade’s end. Truly, freedom has never been so expensive.
August 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have liberated 37,000 Americans from their manufacturing jobs and may free half a trillion dollars from the economy by decade’s end. Truly, freedom has never been so expensive.
Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have liberated 37,000 Americans from their manufacturing jobs and may free half a trillion dollars from the economy by decade’s end. Truly, freedom has never been so expensive.
The DNC has been more afraid of offending swing voters than losing to fascism. They may mean well, but they made themselves liberal punching bags.
If the Republican Party is the villain in this story, the Democrats are the understudy who keeps tripping over the curtain.
#Woke #LGBTQ #Liberals
If the Republican Party is the villain in this story, the Democrats are the understudy who keeps tripping over the curtain.
#Woke #LGBTQ #Liberals
July 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
AMERICA'S EMBARRASMENT
July 27, 2025 at 2:23 AM
AMERICA'S EMBARRASMENT
An Elder's Point of View
The universe is indifferent; our lives flicker and fade without meaning
Yet we’re cursed—and blessed—with awareness: joy, pain, love, absurdity.
So step back, pause often, see the cosmic joke for what it is, and live how you damn well please.
There's no punch line. GW
The universe is indifferent; our lives flicker and fade without meaning
Yet we’re cursed—and blessed—with awareness: joy, pain, love, absurdity.
So step back, pause often, see the cosmic joke for what it is, and live how you damn well please.
There's no punch line. GW
July 21, 2025 at 3:59 AM
An Elder's Point of View
The universe is indifferent; our lives flicker and fade without meaning
Yet we’re cursed—and blessed—with awareness: joy, pain, love, absurdity.
So step back, pause often, see the cosmic joke for what it is, and live how you damn well please.
There's no punch line. GW
The universe is indifferent; our lives flicker and fade without meaning
Yet we’re cursed—and blessed—with awareness: joy, pain, love, absurdity.
So step back, pause often, see the cosmic joke for what it is, and live how you damn well please.
There's no punch line. GW
W H Auden's Critique Of A Tyrannical Ruler
(Still holds true with Trump today)
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025
(Still holds true with Trump today)
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025
July 17, 2025 at 5:56 AM
W H Auden's Critique Of A Tyrannical Ruler
(Still holds true with Trump today)
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025
(Still holds true with Trump today)
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025
Most pundits keep trying to fit Trump into the mold of a traditional politician. But that’s the wrong genre entirely. He’s not a statesman. Less “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” more “Tony Soprano meets Fred Trump’s eviction attorney.”
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian #oligarchy #billionaires
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian #oligarchy #billionaires
July 17, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Most pundits keep trying to fit Trump into the mold of a traditional politician. But that’s the wrong genre entirely. He’s not a statesman. Less “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” more “Tony Soprano meets Fred Trump’s eviction attorney.”
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian #oligarchy #billionaires
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian #oligarchy #billionaires
Social media has turned the cult of ignorance into a full-blown religion—with algorithms as its evangelists and outrage as its sacrament.
“The common man is not concerned about the truth, but about what will pass for truth.” Social media has simply put that on steroids, and given it an X account.
“The common man is not concerned about the truth, but about what will pass for truth.” Social media has simply put that on steroids, and given it an X account.
July 16, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Social media has turned the cult of ignorance into a full-blown religion—with algorithms as its evangelists and outrage as its sacrament.
“The common man is not concerned about the truth, but about what will pass for truth.” Social media has simply put that on steroids, and given it an X account.
“The common man is not concerned about the truth, but about what will pass for truth.” Social media has simply put that on steroids, and given it an X account.
Bravo, ICE! Storming workplaces like it’s Black Friday!
Get cuffed & silenced while your kids enjoy the bonus abandonment package —stranded at school sobbing into their lunchboxes Who needs goodbyes when you can give ’em taxpayer-funded trauma? #FamilyValues!
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025
Get cuffed & silenced while your kids enjoy the bonus abandonment package —stranded at school sobbing into their lunchboxes Who needs goodbyes when you can give ’em taxpayer-funded trauma? #FamilyValues!
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025
July 16, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Bravo, ICE! Storming workplaces like it’s Black Friday!
Get cuffed & silenced while your kids enjoy the bonus abandonment package —stranded at school sobbing into their lunchboxes Who needs goodbyes when you can give ’em taxpayer-funded trauma? #FamilyValues!
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025
Get cuffed & silenced while your kids enjoy the bonus abandonment package —stranded at school sobbing into their lunchboxes Who needs goodbyes when you can give ’em taxpayer-funded trauma? #FamilyValues!
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025
TRUMP'S SECRET POLICE
Looks like Congress and SCOTUS gave Trump a blank check for his "Secret Federal Police" (a.k.a. ICE). Who needs constraints when you can just harass anyone, anywhere, anytime? So reassuring!
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian #ruleoflaw #oligarchy #billionaires
Looks like Congress and SCOTUS gave Trump a blank check for his "Secret Federal Police" (a.k.a. ICE). Who needs constraints when you can just harass anyone, anywhere, anytime? So reassuring!
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian #ruleoflaw #oligarchy #billionaires
July 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
TRUMP'S SECRET POLICE
Looks like Congress and SCOTUS gave Trump a blank check for his "Secret Federal Police" (a.k.a. ICE). Who needs constraints when you can just harass anyone, anywhere, anytime? So reassuring!
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian #ruleoflaw #oligarchy #billionaires
Looks like Congress and SCOTUS gave Trump a blank check for his "Secret Federal Police" (a.k.a. ICE). Who needs constraints when you can just harass anyone, anywhere, anytime? So reassuring!
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian #ruleoflaw #oligarchy #billionaires
Congress, that brave collection of spine-free millionaires, stood boldly by as authoritarianism strutted through the front door. Why defend democracy when you can posture on cable news, cash checks, and let the courts and executive do all the dirty work for you?
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian
July 16, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Congress, that brave collection of spine-free millionaires, stood boldly by as authoritarianism strutted through the front door. Why defend democracy when you can posture on cable news, cash checks, and let the courts and executive do all the dirty work for you?
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian
Just because I can't stop pontificating occasionally.
When might it be Time To Act?
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian #ruleoflaw #strike #organize #resist #read #think #oligarchy #billionaires
When might it be Time To Act?
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian #ruleoflaw #strike #organize #resist #read #think #oligarchy #billionaires
July 15, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Just because I can't stop pontificating occasionally.
When might it be Time To Act?
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian #ruleoflaw #strike #organize #resist #read #think #oligarchy #billionaires
When might it be Time To Act?
#Trump #fascism #authoritarian #ruleoflaw #strike #organize #resist #read #think #oligarchy #billionaires
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The differences? Well, Rafah is already a ruin, unlike the Warsaw Ghetto which at least had a fighting chance before its destruction.
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025 #Netanyahu
The differences? Well, Rafah is already a ruin, unlike the Warsaw Ghetto which at least had a fighting chance before its destruction.
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025 #Netanyahu
July 15, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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The differences? Well, Rafah is already a ruin, unlike the Warsaw Ghetto which at least had a fighting chance before its destruction.
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025 #Netanyahu
The differences? Well, Rafah is already a ruin, unlike the Warsaw Ghetto which at least had a fighting chance before its destruction.
#Trump #fascism #MAGA #Project2025 #Netanyahu
The Rubicon Has Been Crossed
Streaming platforms have become more than just escapism, humming softly while the machinery of state consolidates control. The old boot stomping has been replaced by a terms-of-service agreement no one reads and a smart TV that listens better than your friends.
#Trump
Streaming platforms have become more than just escapism, humming softly while the machinery of state consolidates control. The old boot stomping has been replaced by a terms-of-service agreement no one reads and a smart TV that listens better than your friends.
#Trump
July 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
The Rubicon Has Been Crossed
Streaming platforms have become more than just escapism, humming softly while the machinery of state consolidates control. The old boot stomping has been replaced by a terms-of-service agreement no one reads and a smart TV that listens better than your friends.
#Trump
Streaming platforms have become more than just escapism, humming softly while the machinery of state consolidates control. The old boot stomping has been replaced by a terms-of-service agreement no one reads and a smart TV that listens better than your friends.
#Trump
Trump's Cult of Personality:
His supporters are locked in a psychological fortress that facts can't penetrate. If they didn’t flinch at January 6, or child deportations, they’re not going to care about Epstein stories unless there's Trump porn on video.
Concentrate on his Constitutional Breaches
His supporters are locked in a psychological fortress that facts can't penetrate. If they didn’t flinch at January 6, or child deportations, they’re not going to care about Epstein stories unless there's Trump porn on video.
Concentrate on his Constitutional Breaches
July 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Trump's Cult of Personality:
His supporters are locked in a psychological fortress that facts can't penetrate. If they didn’t flinch at January 6, or child deportations, they’re not going to care about Epstein stories unless there's Trump porn on video.
Concentrate on his Constitutional Breaches
His supporters are locked in a psychological fortress that facts can't penetrate. If they didn’t flinch at January 6, or child deportations, they’re not going to care about Epstein stories unless there's Trump porn on video.
Concentrate on his Constitutional Breaches
"Literature, philosophy, and meaningful discourse were once the tools of civilization. Now, they're buried under the noise. Stop scrolling. Pick up a book. Sit with ideas long enough to let them shape something deeper, pick up a book, and remember what it feels like to think
#Literature #philosophy
#Literature #philosophy
July 11, 2025 at 5:42 AM
"Literature, philosophy, and meaningful discourse were once the tools of civilization. Now, they're buried under the noise. Stop scrolling. Pick up a book. Sit with ideas long enough to let them shape something deeper, pick up a book, and remember what it feels like to think
#Literature #philosophy
#Literature #philosophy
www.alternet.org/bezos-donald...
Longtime Washington Post columnist Joe Davidson recently resigned after the paper — which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos — killed his latest column for being "too opinionated."
His post on Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/p/167b...
Longtime Washington Post columnist Joe Davidson recently resigned after the paper — which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos — killed his latest column for being "too opinionated."
His post on Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/p/167b...
July 10, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Longtime Washington Post columnist Joe Davidson recently resigned after the paper — which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos — killed his latest column for being "too opinionated."
His post on Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/p/167b...
Longtime Washington Post columnist Joe Davidson recently resigned after the paper — which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos — killed his latest column for being "too opinionated."
His post on Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/p/167b...
WE'RE ALL ANGRY AND FRUSTRATED AT OUR LEADERS
There's a rising sense that the old playbook is useless against a rigged game. When voters start urging their representatives to break the rules and risk injury, it’s because they believe the other side already has—and they keep winning
HERE'S MY IDEAS
There's a rising sense that the old playbook is useless against a rigged game. When voters start urging their representatives to break the rules and risk injury, it’s because they believe the other side already has—and they keep winning
HERE'S MY IDEAS
July 9, 2025 at 6:11 AM
WE'RE ALL ANGRY AND FRUSTRATED AT OUR LEADERS
There's a rising sense that the old playbook is useless against a rigged game. When voters start urging their representatives to break the rules and risk injury, it’s because they believe the other side already has—and they keep winning
HERE'S MY IDEAS
There's a rising sense that the old playbook is useless against a rigged game. When voters start urging their representatives to break the rules and risk injury, it’s because they believe the other side already has—and they keep winning
HERE'S MY IDEAS