Val
@pessimisticme.bsky.social
Retired sonographer, gardener, animal lover, somewhat decent artist, and writer of words not yet published. Trying to do my part in making the world a better place.
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BREAKING: Federal grand jury REFUSES TO INDICT New York Attorney General Letitia James again
December 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
BREAKING: Federal grand jury REFUSES TO INDICT New York Attorney General Letitia James again
And this is why we do not follow unlawful orders. Higher ups WILL NOT hesitate to throw you under the bus. They will be enjoying the finest of steaks and the most expensive wine, while you are being taken away in handcuffs.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Pete Hegseth denies he gave orders to ‘kill everybody’ on alleged ‘narco-boat’
Defense secretary called reports about his role in strike as ‘fake news’ intended to discredit US military
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December 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
And this is why we do not follow unlawful orders. Higher ups WILL NOT hesitate to throw you under the bus. They will be enjoying the finest of steaks and the most expensive wine, while you are being taken away in handcuffs.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Dear Senator Cassidy,
“We” didn’t. WE didn’t pardon anyone. HE did. The President of the United States pardoned him. Come on Bill, say his name. Who’s our president? Say his name.
Best,
Your Former Congressional Colleague
“We” didn’t. WE didn’t pardon anyone. HE did. The President of the United States pardoned him. Come on Bill, say his name. Who’s our president? Say his name.
Best,
Your Former Congressional Colleague
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Dear Senator Cassidy,
“We” didn’t. WE didn’t pardon anyone. HE did. The President of the United States pardoned him. Come on Bill, say his name. Who’s our president? Say his name.
Best,
Your Former Congressional Colleague
“We” didn’t. WE didn’t pardon anyone. HE did. The President of the United States pardoned him. Come on Bill, say his name. Who’s our president? Say his name.
Best,
Your Former Congressional Colleague
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We had an orange female cat years ago, and I have wanted another every since she passed. FYI, orange female cats get adopted crazy fast at the shelters. Anyhow, from left to right, my 2nd attempt at getting an orange female, kitten that showed up in my yard, and 1st attempt. 🥰
#cats
#cats
December 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We had an orange female cat years ago, and I have wanted another every since she passed. FYI, orange female cats get adopted crazy fast at the shelters. Anyhow, from left to right, my 2nd attempt at getting an orange female, kitten that showed up in my yard, and 1st attempt. 🥰
#cats
#cats
I spent most of Thanksgiving, and back again Friday night in the ER. Hypertension emergency. BP in the 190s over low 100s. Never had an issue with high blood pressure before. Pets are supposed to reduce stress and BP. These are my 4 pets that are not doing their damn job lol. I still love them. ❤️
November 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I spent most of Thanksgiving, and back again Friday night in the ER. Hypertension emergency. BP in the 190s over low 100s. Never had an issue with high blood pressure before. Pets are supposed to reduce stress and BP. These are my 4 pets that are not doing their damn job lol. I still love them. ❤️
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Any Questions?? 👇
November 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Any Questions?? 👇
#feralkitten update: Slow progress lately, but he is far more relaxed now. His tail is getting so fluffy. 😍
November 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
#feralkitten update: Slow progress lately, but he is far more relaxed now. His tail is getting so fluffy. 😍
I can't catch a break with these allergies. The wind storm we are having has me constantly sneezing.
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I can't catch a break with these allergies. The wind storm we are having has me constantly sneezing.
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National Guard members should never have been deployed in Washington, DC.
November 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
National Guard members should never have been deployed in Washington, DC.
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Twitter's new feature that reveals where accounts originate doesn't reveal many surprises.
November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Twitter's new feature that reveals where accounts originate doesn't reveal many surprises.
Total feral turd at the vet today. We had to rebook and given sedatives to give to him prior to the appt. He is not sorry, lol.
#feralkitten
#feralkitten
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Total feral turd at the vet today. We had to rebook and given sedatives to give to him prior to the appt. He is not sorry, lol.
#feralkitten
#feralkitten
November 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
November 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Racial profiling is all they do. Lawless.
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Racial profiling is all they do. Lawless.
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“Imagine how many people are going to drop their health insurance because they simply can’t afford it, who will know that they cannot take their child to the doctor’s office in the morning.” -Rep. McDonald Rivet michiganadvance.com/2025/11/19/m...
McDonald Rivet criticizes Republican inaction on ACA credits, calls for action by enrollment date • Michigan Advance
U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet called on Congress to extend enhanced tax credits for the Affordable Care Act in a press conference with advocacy group Protect Our Care on Wednesday. In the press…
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November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“Imagine how many people are going to drop their health insurance because they simply can’t afford it, who will know that they cannot take their child to the doctor’s office in the morning.” -Rep. McDonald Rivet michiganadvance.com/2025/11/19/m...
I think the Republicans are only brave enough to stand up to Trump now is because they know, due to his health, he is dying. They will try to drag out releasing the Epstein files as long as they can in hopes that they can release them after he dies.
November 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I think the Republicans are only brave enough to stand up to Trump now is because they know, due to his health, he is dying. They will try to drag out releasing the Epstein files as long as they can in hopes that they can release them after he dies.
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Any one else find it maddening to thread a sewing machine? Raising the bobbin thread is even worse. I got a new machine after not sewing for years, and all the reasons I stopped are coming back to me. IDK if being left-handed is the issue. Is it? Or is it just me? Am I the problem lol?
#sewing
#sewing
November 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Any one else find it maddening to thread a sewing machine? Raising the bobbin thread is even worse. I got a new machine after not sewing for years, and all the reasons I stopped are coming back to me. IDK if being left-handed is the issue. Is it? Or is it just me? Am I the problem lol?
#sewing
#sewing
The least blurry picture I took of him this morning.
His new hiding spot is in the middle drawer of the desk. He can get into it from below. IDK how he fits in it, but he does.
His new hiding spot is in the middle drawer of the desk. He can get into it from below. IDK how he fits in it, but he does.
November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The least blurry picture I took of him this morning.
His new hiding spot is in the middle drawer of the desk. He can get into it from below. IDK how he fits in it, but he does.
His new hiding spot is in the middle drawer of the desk. He can get into it from below. IDK how he fits in it, but he does.
If telling someone to follow their oath is treason, that oath is treasonous.
If telling someone to follow the law is treason, those laws are treasonous.
If telling someone to follow the Constitution is treason, the Constitution is treasonous.
MAGA, is that what you are saying?
If telling someone to follow the law is treason, those laws are treasonous.
If telling someone to follow the Constitution is treason, the Constitution is treasonous.
MAGA, is that what you are saying?
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
If telling someone to follow their oath is treason, that oath is treasonous.
If telling someone to follow the law is treason, those laws are treasonous.
If telling someone to follow the Constitution is treason, the Constitution is treasonous.
MAGA, is that what you are saying?
If telling someone to follow the law is treason, those laws are treasonous.
If telling someone to follow the Constitution is treason, the Constitution is treasonous.
MAGA, is that what you are saying?