Patti A
@patmelo.bsky.social
The Confederacy & the "3rd" Reich are dual scourges of the earth. The evil still walks among us.
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Patti A
@patmelo.bsky.social
· Jun 16
We say easily... "The ignorant ought not to vote."
We would say, "No civilized state should have citizens too ignorant to participate in government," and this statement is but a step to the fact:
That no state is civilized which has citizens too ignorant to help rule it."
-W.E.B. DuBois, 1920
We would say, "No civilized state should have citizens too ignorant to participate in government," and this statement is but a step to the fact:
That no state is civilized which has citizens too ignorant to help rule it."
-W.E.B. DuBois, 1920
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OPINION: "It’s shocking to me how often I’ve observed men openly abusing women, including in social media, and no 'good' man bothers to challenge them," Donna Ladd writes.
Editor’s Note | What I’m Thankful for in 2025: The Rough Cut
Donna Ladd writes that 2025 has been a good year. Despite the ongoing challenges, there is plenty to be thankful for.
buff.ly
November 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
OPINION: "It’s shocking to me how often I’ve observed men openly abusing women, including in social media, and no 'good' man bothers to challenge them," Donna Ladd writes.
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I really appreciate that @pbsnews.org ended the interview with this graphic.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
November 30, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I really appreciate that @pbsnews.org ended the interview with this graphic.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
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One of the major reasons we are here right now is that the white electorate does not reward politicians for making their lives better if that improvement also benefits non-white people.
November 30, 2025 at 5:53 AM
One of the major reasons we are here right now is that the white electorate does not reward politicians for making their lives better if that improvement also benefits non-white people.
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Clearing a tube and doing a Chilly Willy right after
November 30, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Clearing a tube and doing a Chilly Willy right after
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🇵🇱 Tusk: Orban visits Putin, Nawrocki visits Orban. Chaos in negotiations over the Witkoff plan, and a political crisis in Kyiv. A disastrous combination.
November 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🇵🇱 Tusk: Orban visits Putin, Nawrocki visits Orban. Chaos in negotiations over the Witkoff plan, and a political crisis in Kyiv. A disastrous combination.
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My CARL (Cocaine Above Replacement Leader) metric estimates clear that an additional 250 tons of Honduran cocaine entered the US under Juan Orlando Hernández. And I tell you where to get the best sopa de caraco in Crotona Park. All that and more in the next Silver Bulletin.
November 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
My CARL (Cocaine Above Replacement Leader) metric estimates clear that an additional 250 tons of Honduran cocaine entered the US under Juan Orlando Hernández. And I tell you where to get the best sopa de caraco in Crotona Park. All that and more in the next Silver Bulletin.
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The two Americas:
Hard working Honduran college student deported, Honduran drug kingpin (what bribes exist?) pardoned
Hard working Honduran college student deported, Honduran drug kingpin (what bribes exist?) pardoned
November 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The two Americas:
Hard working Honduran college student deported, Honduran drug kingpin (what bribes exist?) pardoned
Hard working Honduran college student deported, Honduran drug kingpin (what bribes exist?) pardoned
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Opinion | Good-Bye Black Friday, Hello White Boy Saturday
November 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Opinion | Good-Bye Black Friday, Hello White Boy Saturday
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As a son of Appalachia, I understand the opioid crisis better than anyone. That's why I'm proud to stand with the Honduran president who delivered drugs to needy Americans with such efficiency.
by JD Vance
by JD Vance
November 29, 2025 at 5:35 AM
As a son of Appalachia, I understand the opioid crisis better than anyone. That's why I'm proud to stand with the Honduran president who delivered drugs to needy Americans with such efficiency.
by JD Vance
by JD Vance
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Pope Leo's envoy to the United States is raising the alarm on JD Vance’s political ideology — warning it’s authoritarianism disguised as religion.
Pope Leo XIV’s US Ambassador Rips Vance’s “Post-Liberal” Crusade in Newly Discovered Speech
In a once-secret address now brought to light, Pope Leo's envoy to America delivers a stinging critique of JD Vance’s “post-liberal” Catholic movement — warning it flirts with authoritarianism.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Pope Leo's envoy to the United States is raising the alarm on JD Vance’s political ideology — warning it’s authoritarianism disguised as religion.
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29 November 1929 | A Czech Jew, Tibor Taglicht, was born. As a refugee he went to Norway.
He was deported to #Auschwitz with his sister Vera in March 1943. He was selected as able to work. He asked to stay with his younger sister. They were both murdered in a gas chamber.
He was deported to #Auschwitz with his sister Vera in March 1943. He was selected as able to work. He asked to stay with his younger sister. They were both murdered in a gas chamber.
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
29 November 1929 | A Czech Jew, Tibor Taglicht, was born. As a refugee he went to Norway.
He was deported to #Auschwitz with his sister Vera in March 1943. He was selected as able to work. He asked to stay with his younger sister. They were both murdered in a gas chamber.
He was deported to #Auschwitz with his sister Vera in March 1943. He was selected as able to work. He asked to stay with his younger sister. They were both murdered in a gas chamber.
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People need to realize they always have the option of shutting the fuck up.
November 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
People need to realize they always have the option of shutting the fuck up.
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I'm extremely skeptical about the fantasies many of you have about accountability for this admin down the line. I've seen massive terror attacks, economic crashes, and a massive pedo network result in next to no accountability. I don't think our system is self correcting at this point.
November 28, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I'm extremely skeptical about the fantasies many of you have about accountability for this admin down the line. I've seen massive terror attacks, economic crashes, and a massive pedo network result in next to no accountability. I don't think our system is self correcting at this point.
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The standard you walk past is the standard you accept
Every single congressional Democrat needs to be out there, right now, insisting that Pete Hegseth resign right now and announcing that he will be held accountable for committing war crimes.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
November 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The standard you walk past is the standard you accept
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Also on Christmas Day 1989, Ceausescu and his wife were arrested, given a one-hour show trial and then immediately executed by firing squad in front of TV cameras. In Italy, instead of Xmas TV, we watched the whole thing unfold live - it was insane.
I don’t see why it shouldn’t be a precedent.
I don’t see why it shouldn’t be a precedent.
November 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Also on Christmas Day 1989, Ceausescu and his wife were arrested, given a one-hour show trial and then immediately executed by firing squad in front of TV cameras. In Italy, instead of Xmas TV, we watched the whole thing unfold live - it was insane.
I don’t see why it shouldn’t be a precedent.
I don’t see why it shouldn’t be a precedent.
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Rejected cover sketch
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Rejected cover sketch
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Where we see confirmed that what is being described as an American peace plan was written by Russians and learn that Witkoff advises the Kremlin on how to fool Trump
Read a transcript of an Oct. 29 phone call between Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s most senior foreign-policy adviser, and Kirill Dmitriev, an economic adviser to the Russian president
Putin Advisers Discuss Plans for Dealing With Trump: Transcript
The following is a transcript of an Oct. 29 phone call between Yuri Ushakov, Vladimir Putin’s most senior foreign-policy adviser, and Kirill Dmitriev, an economic adviser to the Russian president.
bloom.bg
November 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Where we see confirmed that what is being described as an American peace plan was written by Russians and learn that Witkoff advises the Kremlin on how to fool Trump
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Trump dancing at his Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving dinner as National Guard families grieve
November 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Trump dancing at his Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving dinner as National Guard families grieve
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Happy Gävlebocken season! Every year since 1966, Gävle, Sweden, has erected a massive version of Scandinavia's traditional straw Yule goat. It is so attractive to vandals—particularly arsonists—that in the previous 59 years, only 17 goats have survived fully intact. Good luck in 2025, Gävlebocken!
The Gävlebocken cam is live folks, this is not a drill
The Gävle Goat LIVE 2025 | Lofi Christmas mix
YouTube video by Gävle Goat LIVE
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Happy Gävlebocken season! Every year since 1966, Gävle, Sweden, has erected a massive version of Scandinavia's traditional straw Yule goat. It is so attractive to vandals—particularly arsonists—that in the previous 59 years, only 17 goats have survived fully intact. Good luck in 2025, Gävlebocken!
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Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
Donate - Native Organizers Alliance
Supporting organizing and advocacy initiatives for Indigenous justice.
nativeorganizing.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
If the US is going to cave to Vladimir Vance, I really hope Ukraine conveniently forgets about that US mineral deal.
Seriously, f--k us.
Seriously, f--k us.
November 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
If the US is going to cave to Vladimir Vance, I really hope Ukraine conveniently forgets about that US mineral deal.
Seriously, f--k us.
Seriously, f--k us.
Lol no
“President Donald Trump remains with strong approval at 50%…”
November 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Lol no
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The German holidaye pastryes disappeared mysteriouslye --
Authorityes are prettye sure thei were
stollen
Authorityes are prettye sure thei were
stollen
November 26, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The German holidaye pastryes disappeared mysteriouslye --
Authorityes are prettye sure thei were
stollen
Authorityes are prettye sure thei were
stollen