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Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!
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Scot. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Books music and art make life bearable.
40yrs of Severe CFSME & Fibro. Yes, really. 😤🫥
Stuck in 🛌 24/7 - so I tend to get 18hrs sleep but.. still sleepy. 🤦‍♀️

Got to laugh & be positive to survive. 🤗

#SlavaUkraini #IStandWithUkraine
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The area of the White House previously known as the Rose Garden. This area is now covered with cement and has a dozen cafe tables arranged in diagonal lines. People sit at the tables, drinking and eating at night and the area has been lit.
September 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Absolute, anyone who stops Farage stirring up chaos is doing good work.
Nigel Farage smiling and giving a thumbs up as he stands with his arm around Andrew Tate’s back. Quoted text: “Farage said Andrew Tate was an “important voice for men in…” Text then cuts off as photo is cropped. From The Guardian newspaper.
September 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Also far bigger hands in this pic, this probable body double is a couple stones lighter, has a weird toothy smile & strange no tan face from in this pic from today. No fake tan, no hair.
Check out the people on the stairs - woman’s glare is of absolute loathing. Similar look from guy behind her.
Trump - or a body double - posing with a MAGA donor or fan. Trump’s hands are bigger than the other guy’s and we’ve never seen that happen before. Also, this Trump appears several stones lighter and has a shaved head, plus a really weird toothy grin. 2 possible aides/caregiver’s on the stairs behind, one glaring at fake Trump with loathing. Reflection of face in mirror shows this well.
September 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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I’m growing so tired of BlueSky showing me sports every single day. I don’t follow/read about sports.
If anyone sees this, they can see my interests above ALL the sports headlines.
Yes, I have a list of people I read daily but why is it too hard for #Bluesky to show me the correct topics?
Screenshot of my chosen interests on BlueSky - journalism, politics, news, books. Underneath, Bluesky’s recommendations: all sports.
July 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Nicola has always known what Tump is. Unlike other FM’s.
July 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Oh, now this is good.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump looking at one another. Meant to look like a movie poster with the title Alien vs Predator.
June 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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The Boss speaks only the truth. Always has, always will.

For those who don’t want to click through to X, here’s my recording.

With thanks to @zacheverson.com & Tony Dortie for originally posting this.
May 15, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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This is a huge red flag.

I won’t be renewing my Paramount+ subscription. Will you?
Top Producer of ‘60 Minutes’ Quits, Saying He Lost Independence The news program has faced mounting pressure from both President Trump and its corporate ownership at Paramount, the parent company of CBS News. Legal experts have dismissed President Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News as baseless and far-fetched, and Bill Owens, the executive producer of “60 Minutes,” said in February that he would not apologize as part of any prospective settlement. Credit...Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile for Collision, via Getty Images. Excerpt from New York Times article. In an extraordinary declaration, Mr. Owens — only the third person to run the program in its 57-year history — told his staff in a memo that “over the past months, it has become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show as I have always run it, to make independent decisions based on what was right for ‘60 Minutes,’ right for the audience.” “So, having defended this show — and what we stand for — from every angle, over time with everything I could, I am stepping aside so the show can move forward,” he wrote in the memo, which was obtained by The New York Times. “60 Minutes” has faced mounting pressure in recent months from both President Trump, who sued CBS for $10 billion and has accused the program of “unlawful and illegal behavior,” and its own corporate ownership at Paramount, the parent company of CBS News. Paramount’s controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, is eager to secure the Trump administration’s approval for a multibillion-dollar sale of her company to Skydance, a company run by the son of the tech billionaire Larry Ellison. She has expressed a desire to settle Mr. Trump’s case, which stems from what the president has called a deceptively edited interview in October with Vice President Kamala Harris that aired on “60 Minutes.” Legal experts have dismissed that suit as baseless and far-fetched, and Mr. Owens said in February that he would not apologize as part of any prospective settlement. Many journalists at CBS News — the former home of Walter Cronkite and Mike Wallace — believe that a settlement would amount to a capitulation to Mr. Trump over what they consider standard-issue gripes about editorial judgment.
April 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Now, LIVE from Old North, Heather Cox Richardson @hcrichardson.bsky.social
will give a lecture.

Free, click the link then livestream to watch/listen.

www.oldnorth.com/lanternservi...
Heather Cox Richardson gives a lecture at Old North Lantern Service celebrating 250 years 1775-2025. The Old North Church is offering a traditional Lantern Service on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:00pm in honor of the 250th anniversary of the "two if by sea" signal from the church's steeple on the eve of the American Revolution. Dr. Heather Cox Richardson, acclaimed author and professor of history at Boston College, will deliver the keynote address. Organized by Old North's clergy and congregation and modeled on the service offered for the 200th anniversary in 1975 with President Gerald Ford, this 250th Anniversary Lantern Service recalls the lights of freedom and encourages reflection on the meaning of faith, freedom, and American democracy today. It will include inspirational music; Paul Revere's own recollection of his historic ride and Old North's signal lights; Heather Cox Richardson's address; and prayers for our nation as we begin our Semiquincentennial. The service will culminate with the lighting of the Old North's historic lanterns. We regret that we are now at capacity for in-person tickets.
April 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Also, follow @hcrichardson.bsky.social for her daily letters from an American on Substack &FB to keep updated with current news set in historical perspective. Her Tuesday chats are invaluable and are now available live streaming on her YouTube channel if you’d like an alternative to FB.
About page for History Professor Heather Cox Richardson’s Substack page. Also includes an email subscription icon.
March 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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The hugs seen around the world.
One as President Zelensky was greeted by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and another hug as President Zelensky left Downing Street.
March 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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The hugs seen around the world.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hugs President Zelensky as they meet in Downing Street on March 1st 2025.
March 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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The independently funded Guardian newspaper shows reaction from UK newspapers. Please remember, most UK papers are right leaning.
There’s a live page running with updates from
The Guardian - www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
An image of the front pages of UK newspapers the day after President Trump of the US berated President Zelenskyy. Some headlines: THE FIGHT HOUSE SPECTACLE TO HORRIFY THE WORLD BUST-UP LEAVES TRUMP PEACE TALKS IN CRISIS ZELENSKY AMBUSHED BY TRUMP:YOU’RE GAMBLING WITH WORLD WAR III. MAKE. DEAL OR WE’RE OUT SHOCK AND WAR
March 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Never thought I’d post this image. I was wakened by a close friend in the US, sobbing. It’s all so sad and needless. Feckless thugs!
An image of the US flag shown upside down - an internationally recognised symbol of a country in distress.
February 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Andrew Tate and brother are on a plane to the US and no one knows why. Tate brothers are due to stand trial in Romania.

This has the stench of Musk/Trump.

I choose the bear.

If, like me you hadn’t heard of this before last week here’s a primer from WikiHow.

www.wikihow.com/Choose-the-B...
Drawing of a hand holding a phone, on the screen is a woman in a green top wearing headphones. The text above her head reads: Would you rather be alone in the woods with a bear or a man? It please she is moving her hands as she replies. Under the pic: Most women chose the bear when asked the viral man vs. bear question. The man vs. bear question is, “Would you rather be alone in the woods with a bear or a man?” The question is primarily targeted at women and asks if they would feel safer if they were alone with a bear or a random man. It’s not about the threat of bears in the forest. It’s about the dangers women face living among men.[1] The question is meant to highlight women’s perception of danger by giving them a fictional choice to see what their first response would be. For the most part, the question was asked and answered in a somewhat tongue-in-cheek manner with the reasons women would choose a bear over a man being more serious. The man vs. bear question was intended as a hypothetical situation to help explain how women feel in the presence of men. Text only: Women theorized the worst a bear would do is kill them. Most women who responded to the questions gave their reasons. These reasons focused on how the bear would act vs. how the man would act and how society reacts to bear attacks vs. gender-based violence. When the question was asked in a street interview video posted on TikTok by @screenshothq, a few of the comments included: “No one’s gonna ask me if I led the bear on or give me a pamphlet on bear attack prevention tips.” - @celestiallystunning “Bear won't traffic me” - @stephanieedd “Worst thing bear can do is kill me” - @mattislikesrain “People would believe me if I was attacked by a bear” - @laxsrn “Bears don't lock you in a basement” - @lemons9678 “A bear people aren't gonna ask me what I was wearing when it attacked me” - @imnot.rude “A bear wouldn’t attack me & then tell his friends that I liked it” - @zoe.ebarb
February 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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open.substack.com/pub/thegodpo...
Excerpt from God writing in Substack: Shutting down USAID isn’t just some abstract budget cut—it’s a death sentence for countless children, families, and communities that rely on it for food, medicine, and stability. And for what? Just so a bunch of fascist criminals can steal even more money? USAID purchases $2Billion a year of rice, wheat, lentils and peas from AMERICAN FARMERS AND ELON MUSK JUST WIPED THEM OUT. 3.MAGA Christians shocked to realize they got played.
February 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Go watch this, please! If you’re feeling sad, scared & despondent about how to cope during the next administration this will help you THRIVE!
Local organization is key, there are volunteers at the link below to help you join/start your own group.
redwine.blue/afterparty//
Go join! JOY! 💙
A graphic of Red Wine and Blue organising and encouraging women to connect locally to create or join groups to tackle their local issues. Professor Heather Cox Richardson is pictured as is Katie Parris, creator of RWB. Link on bottom right of pic shows a link to find your nearest group of volunteers. Chat is grayed out for anonymity of commentators.
January 20, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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I have 2 cans of Coca Cola left in the fridge. Had it on my shopping list to order - just deleted it.
I’ll never drink Coca Cola again.
Other uses for those 2 cans: I might use them to take the oil stains off my driveway or clean my loo.
Here’s a visual of all their brands.
#boycottcocacola
A visual of all Coca Cola brands and drinks.
January 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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America, what have you done? Not just to your nation but to the global community.
Shame.
Electoral College votes have been certified in Congress on Jan 6 2025. Pictured is Vice-president elect Vance surrounded by Republicans. Donald Trump has been certified as the next U.S. President.
January 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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6:45pm - if you’re suffering from #DV
#DomesticViolence and have a second phone stashed that’s switched on please know that even if it’s set to silent the gov storm alert will still come through. Ten seconds of a loud alarm + vibration.
Turn up the TV, music on if your partner/abuser is at home.
December 6, 2024 at 6:42 PM
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If you’re not already reading American History Professor @hcrichardson.bsky.social on Substack/FB then you are in for a treat. Her prose is exquisite. She puts the news in context.
For over 5 1/2 years I’ve started my day with her free newsletter.
substack.com/@heathercoxr...
Photo of Professor Heather Cox Richardson’s Substack page from December 2024.
December 4, 2024 at 1:12 AM
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#US #Democracy
US constitution scroll in cartoon form. The preamble ‘We the People’ has ‘People’ scored out in red ink, replaced by ‘We the SUPERRICH’ (all caps). By Tom Janssen
November 23, 2024 at 11:16 AM
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Yup! I love flowers.
A small glass vase filled with pink, red, blue and yellow flowers of different varieties. Looks like it’s been placed on wooden steps in someone’s garden. Watermark/copyright is ‘Garden of Eden.’
November 23, 2024 at 10:56 AM
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The first domino to fall…

Which one will be next?

Any ideas? Let’s have some fun in the comments about who and why. 😁

#Gaetz
Matt Gatz resignation tweet. Matt Gaetz & @mattgaetz I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback - and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition. There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I'll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump's DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1. I remain fully committed to see that Donald J. Trump is the most successful President in history. I will forever be honored that President Trump nominated me to lead the Department of Justice and I'm certain he will Save America. 11:24 AM • Nov 21, 2024 • 228.5K Views
November 21, 2024 at 8:19 PM
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They forgot the assignment: do not obey in advance.
Complete and utter cowards.
BTW: I used ALT TEXT for the first time, I feel good about the result. 😉
Morning Joe hosts Joe and Mika with photoshopped lapel stickers that read ‘Sell Out’ instead of their names. It’s the sticker you get for a function where no one knows anyone. It reads hello at top. You write in your name underneath. Traitors would also be a good alternative. Sell Out is written in the appropriate black Sharpie font.
November 20, 2024 at 12:47 AM