@pfletcher003.bsky.social
www.reuters.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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A reminder - last March, republicans promised to restore $1.1B in funding to DC in exchange for funding the government, and Mike Johnson never took it up in the House.
a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag
ALT: a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
A reminder - last March, republicans promised to restore $1.1B in funding to DC in exchange for funding the government, and Mike Johnson never took it up in the House.
“I believe it is peace for our time.”
British PM Neville Chamberlain, on Hitler’s “agreement” to promise not to expand any more of Germany’s territory after the appeasement of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia on September 30, 1938.
Anyone going to tell the Centrists that negotiations are DOA?
British PM Neville Chamberlain, on Hitler’s “agreement” to promise not to expand any more of Germany’s territory after the appeasement of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia on September 30, 1938.
Anyone going to tell the Centrists that negotiations are DOA?
CNN: “8 Senate Dem centrists reach a deal with GOP leaders and White House to reopen the government in exchange for a future vote on extending ACA subsidies… NO GUARANTEE to extend subsidies, but Dems involved believe GOP leaders will negotiate…” www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
November 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
“I believe it is peace for our time.”
British PM Neville Chamberlain, on Hitler’s “agreement” to promise not to expand any more of Germany’s territory after the appeasement of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia on September 30, 1938.
Anyone going to tell the Centrists that negotiations are DOA?
British PM Neville Chamberlain, on Hitler’s “agreement” to promise not to expand any more of Germany’s territory after the appeasement of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia on September 30, 1938.
Anyone going to tell the Centrists that negotiations are DOA?
Matthew 25:31-46
If you say that “I’m a Pro-Life Christian” who supports what this admin is doing to cut Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, EBT, & other social safety net programs, & agree with how both Congress & SCOTUS have backed everything up, you’re not a Christian, you’re the goat in this passage.
If you say that “I’m a Pro-Life Christian” who supports what this admin is doing to cut Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, EBT, & other social safety net programs, & agree with how both Congress & SCOTUS have backed everything up, you’re not a Christian, you’re the goat in this passage.
November 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Matthew 25:31-46
If you say that “I’m a Pro-Life Christian” who supports what this admin is doing to cut Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, EBT, & other social safety net programs, & agree with how both Congress & SCOTUS have backed everything up, you’re not a Christian, you’re the goat in this passage.
If you say that “I’m a Pro-Life Christian” who supports what this admin is doing to cut Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, EBT, & other social safety net programs, & agree with how both Congress & SCOTUS have backed everything up, you’re not a Christian, you’re the goat in this passage.
“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.”
-F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
-F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
November 2, 2025 at 4:14 AM
“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.”
-F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
-F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
@wileynickel.com It was nice to meet you today while waiting to vote in Cary. Looking forward to talking with you more soon. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do.
November 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
@wileynickel.com It was nice to meet you today while waiting to vote in Cary. Looking forward to talking with you more soon. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do.
Still not raptured yet. Uggh
September 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Still not raptured yet. Uggh
This is an excellent video explainer by Robert Reich, former US Secretary of Labor and Professor. These 5 THINGS ARE HAPPENING right in front of us. Pay attention, Stand UP, and SPEAK OUT! 📢
The Senate will vote this week on whether to strip over a billion dollars in funding from public broadcasting and radio at Trump’s direction.
Why? Because, like every dictator, he knows that his biggest enemy is an educated and informed public. youtu.be/rEH7sF6pA4s?...
Why? Because, like every dictator, he knows that his biggest enemy is an educated and informed public. youtu.be/rEH7sF6pA4s?...
Why Does Trump Hate Sesame Street?
YouTube video by Robert Reich
youtu.be
July 17, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This is an excellent video explainer by Robert Reich, former US Secretary of Labor and Professor. These 5 THINGS ARE HAPPENING right in front of us. Pay attention, Stand UP, and SPEAK OUT! 📢
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Reminder: as the Dow is tanking faster than 2008, and four dead servicemen arrive at Dover, Trump is golfing: with the saudis
April 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Reminder: as the Dow is tanking faster than 2008, and four dead servicemen arrive at Dover, Trump is golfing: with the saudis
Everyday there is a new
low from this administration.
low from this administration.
March 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Everyday there is a new
low from this administration.
low from this administration.
Imagine if President Franklin Delano Roosevelt & Vice President Henry A. Wallace spoke to and treated Prime Minister Winston Churchill like that in the middle of World War II? (They met 4 times starting in December 1941) Can anyone fathom FDR taking sides with Hitler & Mussolini and chiding allies?
March 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Imagine if President Franklin Delano Roosevelt & Vice President Henry A. Wallace spoke to and treated Prime Minister Winston Churchill like that in the middle of World War II? (They met 4 times starting in December 1941) Can anyone fathom FDR taking sides with Hitler & Mussolini and chiding allies?
Important news and a victory for election integrity in Wisconsin. Now, the WI Supreme Court election at the beginning of April will be a huge litmus test for upcoming elections in 2026.
🚨BREAKING: In 4-3 decision, Wisconsin Supreme Court reverses lower court decision and DISMISSES voter suppression lawsuit.
A big victory for our clients the WI Alliance for Retired Americans and voting rights in Wisconsin. Another stinging loss for the GOP! www.democracydocket.com/cases/wiscon...
A big victory for our clients the WI Alliance for Retired Americans and voting rights in Wisconsin. Another stinging loss for the GOP! www.democracydocket.com/cases/wiscon...
🚨 Brown v. Wisconsin Elections Commission
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Important news and a victory for election integrity in Wisconsin. Now, the WI Supreme Court election at the beginning of April will be a huge litmus test for upcoming elections in 2026.
Thank you @anntelnaes.bsky.social, this is quite helpful. Also, Timothy Snyder’s “On Tyranny” is an essential read as well. You can even check it out on Libby and I have seen it on YouTube as well.
A must read--->
"What can regular Americans do? Perhaps most crucially, they can stay informed and engaged.They can keep track of what’s happening, not just throw up their hands and think only of sports, entertainment and family life."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"What can regular Americans do? Perhaps most crucially, they can stay informed and engaged.They can keep track of what’s happening, not just throw up their hands and think only of sports, entertainment and family life."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s never been more important to stay tuned in | Margaret Sullivan
I’m far from certain that staying engaged will make a difference. What I do know is that if we all tune out, there’s no hope at all
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Thank you @anntelnaes.bsky.social, this is quite helpful. Also, Timothy Snyder’s “On Tyranny” is an essential read as well. You can even check it out on Libby and I have seen it on YouTube as well.
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Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
February 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
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Tracking the Lawsuits Against Trump’s Agenda www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Trump Administration Lawsuits Tracker: DOGE, Transgender Rights and More
Follow the lawsuits and rulings that are challenging President Trump's executive orders.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Tracking the Lawsuits Against Trump’s Agenda www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How many more times does this need to be adjudicated before it’s the accepted result?
🚨BREAKING: In a trio of rulings, North Carolina state court REJECTS Republican effort to overturn the results of the 2024 state Supreme Court election by throwing out 60,000 lawful ballots.
A big victory for voting rights and democracy!
www.democracydocket.com/cases/north-...
A big victory for voting rights and democracy!
www.democracydocket.com/cases/north-...
🚨 Griffin v. North Carolina State Board of Elections (II)
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
How many more times does this need to be adjudicated before it’s the accepted result?
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If Joe Biden had said this it would have been good for a week’s worth of programming on Fox News
Trump praises Tommy Tuberville for doing a great job as Patrick Mahomes's college coach, despite the fact he never coached Mahomes
February 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
If Joe Biden had said this it would have been good for a week’s worth of programming on Fox News
@nedunn17.bsky.social Welcome to Bluesky! It’s better over here!
February 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
@nedunn17.bsky.social Welcome to Bluesky! It’s better over here!
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You're not overwhelmed. You're under attack.
February 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
You're not overwhelmed. You're under attack.
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So many Black North Carolinians have made all our lives better, and we are forever indebted to them for their efforts. During Black History Month, we celebrate their sacrifices and take inspiration from their contributions so that we too can make the lives of others better.
February 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
So many Black North Carolinians have made all our lives better, and we are forever indebted to them for their efforts. During Black History Month, we celebrate their sacrifices and take inspiration from their contributions so that we too can make the lives of others better.
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The highest compliment from someone who disagrees with you is not “You were right.” It’s “You made me think.”
Good arguments help us recognize complexity where we once saw simplicity.
The ultimate purpose of debate is not to produce consensus. It’s to promote critical thinking.
Good arguments help us recognize complexity where we once saw simplicity.
The ultimate purpose of debate is not to produce consensus. It’s to promote critical thinking.
January 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The highest compliment from someone who disagrees with you is not “You were right.” It’s “You made me think.”
Good arguments help us recognize complexity where we once saw simplicity.
The ultimate purpose of debate is not to produce consensus. It’s to promote critical thinking.
Good arguments help us recognize complexity where we once saw simplicity.
The ultimate purpose of debate is not to produce consensus. It’s to promote critical thinking.
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Out of nothing he created a significant crisis. He turned a friend into an adversary.
January 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Out of nothing he created a significant crisis. He turned a friend into an adversary.
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BREAKING: North Carolina Supreme Court rejects Jefferson Griffin's emergency petition to throw out 60k votes and overturn Supreme Court race, says they'll wait for his lower court challenges to go through the normal litigation process. However, the Court maintains the block on certifying the race.
🚨 Griffin v. North Carolina Board of Elections
Learn more
www.democracydocket.com
January 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
BREAKING: North Carolina Supreme Court rejects Jefferson Griffin's emergency petition to throw out 60k votes and overturn Supreme Court race, says they'll wait for his lower court challenges to go through the normal litigation process. However, the Court maintains the block on certifying the race.