Norma O
@normaomalley.bsky.social
Live in the Pacific Northwest. Avid reader, baker, gardener of fruit and flowers. Support many birds in my gardens. Learning how to grow vegetables. Enjoy ancestry research. Married. Pic from 1989
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While are attention is diverted, this just happened.
RFK Jr. Drops All Members Of U.S. Vaccine Advisory Panel In Unprecedented Move
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-jr...
RFK Jr. Drops All Members Of U.S. Vaccine Advisory Panel In Unprecedented Move
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-jr...
RFK Jr. Drops All Members Of U.S. Vaccine Advisory Panel
The shocking decision marked the Health and Human Services Secretary's latest effort to dismantle existing U.S. vaccine policies.
www.huffpost.com
June 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
While are attention is diverted, this just happened.
RFK Jr. Drops All Members Of U.S. Vaccine Advisory Panel In Unprecedented Move
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-jr...
RFK Jr. Drops All Members Of U.S. Vaccine Advisory Panel In Unprecedented Move
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-jr...
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"Elon Musk is stealing from the entire American public, stealing our data. Stealing the services that we all rely on. They're going to use everything they supposedly save to justify massive tax cuts for themselves." - @fedworkersunited.bsky.social #SaveOurServices
February 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
"Elon Musk is stealing from the entire American public, stealing our data. Stealing the services that we all rely on. They're going to use everything they supposedly save to justify massive tax cuts for themselves." - @fedworkersunited.bsky.social #SaveOurServices
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"even lawmakers within his party have feared for their personal safety, and at least one has told confidants that it has swayed his decision-making"
"Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination"
"Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination"
“They’re Scared Shitless”: The Threat of Political Violence Informing Trump’s Grip on Congress
With the president smashing norm after norm, even lawmakers within his party have feared for their personal safety, and at least one has told confidants that it has swayed his decision-making.
www.vanityfair.com
February 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Preparing for the next four years. Here is a practical guide for coping with and getting through Trump 2.0.
Surviving the Next Four Years
A practical guide for coping with and getting through Trump 2.0
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
January 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Preparing for the next four years. Here is a practical guide for coping with and getting through Trump 2.0.
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Huge gratitude for our neighbors, Mexico and Canada have sent fire fighters and army to help us.
January 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Huge gratitude for our neighbors, Mexico and Canada have sent fire fighters and army to help us.
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This is why dump is talking about Greenland, Canada & The Panama Canal, he distracted everyone from his horrific cabinet picks! Pay attention folks. It's hard because he is the master distracter. Call your senators and tell them no on all of his evil anti American picks
The Senate Armed Services Committee is expected to hold Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing on Tuesday, January 14.
The FBI interviewed multiple individuals about Hegseth's complex personal life as part of a traditional background check.
While top members of the…
The FBI interviewed multiple individuals about Hegseth's complex personal life as part of a traditional background check.
While top members of the…
January 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This is why dump is talking about Greenland, Canada & The Panama Canal, he distracted everyone from his horrific cabinet picks! Pay attention folks. It's hard because he is the master distracter. Call your senators and tell them no on all of his evil anti American picks
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Re-upping this. If you happen to know how to get a hold of Biden, could you let him know?
Dear Joe,
I know it feels really wrong to order your AG to release a Special Counsel report because that’s been a bad thing to do for so long. But the Supreme Court says it’s okay now. It’s legal. It’s an official act.
So go ahead, Mr. President. It’s normal now.
~ Everyone
I know it feels really wrong to order your AG to release a Special Counsel report because that’s been a bad thing to do for so long. But the Supreme Court says it’s okay now. It’s legal. It’s an official act.
So go ahead, Mr. President. It’s normal now.
~ Everyone
January 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Re-upping this. If you happen to know how to get a hold of Biden, could you let him know?
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Donald Trump couldn’t help but gloat Tuesday that he’d successfully bullied Mark Zuckerberg into making a spate of policy changes at Meta that will allow for the rampant spread of misinformation.
Trump Gloats Meta Changed Rules Because Zuckerberg Is Scared of Him
Donald Trump is feeling pretty smug about Mark Zuckerberg.
newrepublic.com
January 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Donald Trump couldn’t help but gloat Tuesday that he’d successfully bullied Mark Zuckerberg into making a spate of policy changes at Meta that will allow for the rampant spread of misinformation.
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a drone DID crash with a plane... www.latimes.com/california/s...
Drone collides with firefighting aircraft over Palisades fire, FAA says
Several viral videos and images appeared to be taken with drones in conflict with a temporary flight restriction issued by the Federal Aviation Administration to protect firefighting aircraft.
www.latimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 7:05 AM
a drone DID crash with a plane... www.latimes.com/california/s...
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THIS is what leadership looks like
President Biden: “The federal government will pay for 100% of costs for several LA wildfire relief efforts for 180 days… things like debris and hazard material removal, temporary shelters, first responders' salaries, all necessary measures…”
via @therecount.com
President Biden: “The federal government will pay for 100% of costs for several LA wildfire relief efforts for 180 days… things like debris and hazard material removal, temporary shelters, first responders' salaries, all necessary measures…”
via @therecount.com
January 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
THIS is what leadership looks like
President Biden: “The federal government will pay for 100% of costs for several LA wildfire relief efforts for 180 days… things like debris and hazard material removal, temporary shelters, first responders' salaries, all necessary measures…”
via @therecount.com
President Biden: “The federal government will pay for 100% of costs for several LA wildfire relief efforts for 180 days… things like debris and hazard material removal, temporary shelters, first responders' salaries, all necessary measures…”
via @therecount.com
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BREAKING (ABC News): The federal government will cover 100% of the disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires for 180 days, up from the 75% to 90% that is typically covered, Pres. Biden announced.
January 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
BREAKING (ABC News): The federal government will cover 100% of the disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires for 180 days, up from the 75% to 90% that is typically covered, Pres. Biden announced.
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A serious constitutional crisis is taking place in North Carolina where Republicans are trying to steal a state Supreme Court election by disenfranchising 60,000 voters AFTER the count and recount have showed the Democrat won.
Please watch and share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5yW...
Please watch and share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5yW...
BREAKING: North Carolina Supreme Court Blocks Certification, Will Hear Ballot Challenge Case
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
A serious constitutional crisis is taking place in North Carolina where Republicans are trying to steal a state Supreme Court election by disenfranchising 60,000 voters AFTER the count and recount have showed the Democrat won.
Please watch and share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5yW...
Please watch and share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5yW...
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Democrats deliver, MAGA taketh away. Republicans are why we can’t have nice things.
January 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Democrats deliver, MAGA taketh away. Republicans are why we can’t have nice things.
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Since they vilify government all day every day, here’s a reminder of “50 ways government works for us”👇🏽🇺🇸
Government is not the enemy. It’s not about “Big Government”, it’s about good government.
Elect people who believe in it, not the ones who seek to destroy it.
Government is not the enemy. It’s not about “Big Government”, it’s about good government.
Elect people who believe in it, not the ones who seek to destroy it.
December 23, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Since they vilify government all day every day, here’s a reminder of “50 ways government works for us”👇🏽🇺🇸
Government is not the enemy. It’s not about “Big Government”, it’s about good government.
Elect people who believe in it, not the ones who seek to destroy it.
Government is not the enemy. It’s not about “Big Government”, it’s about good government.
Elect people who believe in it, not the ones who seek to destroy it.
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NY Times, June 21, 1936.
December 24, 2024 at 11:04 PM
NY Times, June 21, 1936.
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If this year taught us anything, it's that:
1) Workers keep America going, not billionaires.
2) Corporate profits don't trickle down to workers.
3) Poverty is a policy choice.
4) Health care is a human right.
5) Strikes work.
I hope we act on these lessons in the new year.
1) Workers keep America going, not billionaires.
2) Corporate profits don't trickle down to workers.
3) Poverty is a policy choice.
4) Health care is a human right.
5) Strikes work.
I hope we act on these lessons in the new year.
December 31, 2024 at 3:45 PM
If this year taught us anything, it's that:
1) Workers keep America going, not billionaires.
2) Corporate profits don't trickle down to workers.
3) Poverty is a policy choice.
4) Health care is a human right.
5) Strikes work.
I hope we act on these lessons in the new year.
1) Workers keep America going, not billionaires.
2) Corporate profits don't trickle down to workers.
3) Poverty is a policy choice.
4) Health care is a human right.
5) Strikes work.
I hope we act on these lessons in the new year.
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So he made the X algorithm even more authoritarian … 🤦♂️
⚠️ In response to Musk changing the X algorithm to deboost negative content, people asked Grok what is considered “negative” and were told:
• Criticism of the government
• Commentary about misinformation
• Suggestion the public is being manipulated
• Attacks against powerful people or institutions
• Criticism of the government
• Commentary about misinformation
• Suggestion the public is being manipulated
• Attacks against powerful people or institutions
![Answer
Under the new algorithm, posts by [redacted] could be considered too
negative might include those that express strong dissent against established narratives or institutions, or those that portray a very bleak or cynical view of societal or political outcomes. Here are some examples based on posts found on X:
• Posts that directly attack or insult powerful figures or institutions could be seen as too negative, especially if they suggest systemic manipulation or deceit. This includes posts that question official narratives or imply widespread misinformation by political influencers.
• Comments on the manipulation of public sentiment or the encouragement of negative social behaviors, like casual sadism or misinformation, would likely be viewed negatively under an algorithm designed to reduce the spread of content that could be seen as objectionable or divisive.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gvda6fem6r7selm4gzjjww4a/bafkreiapqtacqylbomifj7xltpfszng5mgohvobnovdjrutbytm5d655aq@jpeg)
![If X wants to limit reach for [redacted] negative posts, what are the top 5 examples of posts of hers that X considers negative?
Answer
X might consider limiting the reach of C posts based on the following examples, which could be perceived as negative or controversial:
1. Criticism of Government Actions: A post where she describes actions by the US and UK governments as
"unforgivable malfeasance" could be seen as highly critical and potentially inflammatory. This kind of statement might be flagged for its political nature and could be interpreted as negative by X's algorithms or moderation policies.
2. Commentary on Social Media Misinformation: Her post about people who downplayed the USS Liberty story while pushing another narrative suggests a critique of selective information dissemination. This could be viewed as negative if it's seen as promoting conspiracy theories or misinformation.
Accusations Against Public Figures: Mentioning Joel Kaplan's collaboration with the Israeli government to restrict criticism on social media platforms might be viewed negatively due to its accusatory tone towards individuals or entities. Such posts can be controversial and might trigger moderation for potentially spreading unverified claims.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gvda6fem6r7selm4gzjjww4a/bafkreictojvsrghhm3cju3cp5cbvxxd2uf4fqdayafta2xaflshdec5xnu@jpeg)
January 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
So he made the X algorithm even more authoritarian … 🤦♂️
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Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
January 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Earned and PAID FOR.
WATCH- Hakeem Jeffries "Social Security is NOT an entitlement. It is an earned benefit"
January 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Earned and PAID FOR.
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He is such a contemptuous dick. I hope the judge grants Moss and Freeman ALL their adverse inferences and preclusions and holds Rudy in contempt.
Plaintiffs' lawyer Larsen: Do you understand that the term communications would include e-mails?
Giuliani: I don't think so. No.
Larsen: It is your testimony that emails are not communications?
Giuliani: They are more like documents
Giuliani: I don't think so. No.
Larsen: It is your testimony that emails are not communications?
Giuliani: They are more like documents
January 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
He is such a contemptuous dick. I hope the judge grants Moss and Freeman ALL their adverse inferences and preclusions and holds Rudy in contempt.
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The previous Congress, in which Republicans had a similarly tight House majority, failed at accomplishing almost anything, marking one of the most unproductive congressional sessions in the history of the country.
House GOP Finally Gets Act Together, in Grim Sign for Government
The vote to elect Mike Johnson as House speaker was a pretty big mess.
newrepublic.com
January 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The previous Congress, in which Republicans had a similarly tight House majority, failed at accomplishing almost anything, marking one of the most unproductive congressional sessions in the history of the country.
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BREAKING: Judge Merchan has DENIED Trump’s motion to dismiss his 34 felony counts and WILL SENTENCE him on January 10 - but there’ll be no jail time. The verdict STANDS. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Judge orders Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on Jan. 10, but says he won’t be incarcerated
Judge Juan Merchan denied Trump's motion to dismiss the case against him, and said he could appear in person or remotely for the sentencing.
www.nbcnews.com
January 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
BREAKING: Judge Merchan has DENIED Trump’s motion to dismiss his 34 felony counts and WILL SENTENCE him on January 10 - but there’ll be no jail time. The verdict STANDS. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...