Phyllis
@phyllisd.bsky.social
These are the times that try men's souls; the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Thomas Paine-The American Crisis
Mitch McConnell’s legacy…the end of democracy in the US. youtube.com/shorts/EFtY3...
Mitch McConnell could have stopped Trump, but he didn’t. #shorts #HeatherCoxRichardson
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April 8, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Mitch McConnell’s legacy…the end of democracy in the US. youtube.com/shorts/EFtY3...
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This Michael Steele explosion was worth scraping off of X and posting here:
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February 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
This Michael Steele explosion was worth scraping off of X and posting here:
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I’ve recently read posts made by folks from outside the US canceling plans to vacation here. I believe canceling is a wise decision. Too much hatred & unrest here right now.
When your hate for a group of people runs this deep, there's something deeply wrong with you.
Jewish man mistakes two Israeli tourists for Palestinians and opens fire on them in Miami
Victims reportedly posted ‘death to Arabs’ on social media after shooting while suspect held on attempted murder charges
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I’ve recently read posts made by folks from outside the US canceling plans to vacation here. I believe canceling is a wise decision. Too much hatred & unrest here right now.
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APNewsAlert: RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Rubio: US-Russia officials agree to create high-level team to negotiate Ukraine peace and promote economic cooperation.
February 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
APNewsAlert: RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Rubio: US-Russia officials agree to create high-level team to negotiate Ukraine peace and promote economic cooperation.
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APNewsAlert: RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Rubio says US-Russia officials agree to restore embassy staffing.
February 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
APNewsAlert: RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Rubio says US-Russia officials agree to restore embassy staffing.
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APNewsAlert: CAIRO (AP) — Hamas says it will release 6 living Israeli hostages on Saturday.
February 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
APNewsAlert: CAIRO (AP) — Hamas says it will release 6 living Israeli hostages on Saturday.
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Today’s story on Emma and the face of NIH cuts, funding research into clinical trials and life-saving medication for infantile genetic disease
February 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Today’s story on Emma and the face of NIH cuts, funding research into clinical trials and life-saving medication for infantile genetic disease
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Here’s what we are reading today:
The U.S. seeks to control not only Kyiv's rare earth minerals, but also ports and infrastructure, oil, gas and 50% of mining revenues.
The plan demands a higher share of Ukraine’s GDP than Germany’s WW1 reparations.
The U.S. seeks to control not only Kyiv's rare earth minerals, but also ports and infrastructure, oil, gas and 50% of mining revenues.
The plan demands a higher share of Ukraine’s GDP than Germany’s WW1 reparations.
Revealed: Trump’s confidential plan to put Ukraine in a stranglehold
Panic in Kyiv as US president demands higher share of GDP than Germany’s First World War reparations
www.telegraph.co.uk
February 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Here’s what we are reading today:
The U.S. seeks to control not only Kyiv's rare earth minerals, but also ports and infrastructure, oil, gas and 50% of mining revenues.
The plan demands a higher share of Ukraine’s GDP than Germany’s WW1 reparations.
The U.S. seeks to control not only Kyiv's rare earth minerals, but also ports and infrastructure, oil, gas and 50% of mining revenues.
The plan demands a higher share of Ukraine’s GDP than Germany’s WW1 reparations.
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President Trump says USAID is rife with fraud. But Andrew Natsios, a Republican former administrator of USAID, calls that “utter nonsense.” Natsios says USAID is “the most accountable aid agency in the world.” www.cbsn.ws/4i38uBJ
February 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
President Trump says USAID is rife with fraud. But Andrew Natsios, a Republican former administrator of USAID, calls that “utter nonsense.” Natsios says USAID is “the most accountable aid agency in the world.” www.cbsn.ws/4i38uBJ
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Frank Schuler promoted a tax strategy that was derided as a scam by prosecutors, senators and the IRS.
Now he’s a senior adviser to the General Services Administration, which manages the fed government’s property.
Important reporting via @peterelkind.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/fran...
Now he’s a senior adviser to the General Services Administration, which manages the fed government’s property.
Important reporting via @peterelkind.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/fran...
Trump Vowed to Clean Up Washington, Then His Team Hired a Man Who Pushed a Scam the IRS Called the “Worst of the Worst”
Frank Schuler was a leading promoter of a tax deduction derided as a scam by prosecutors, senators and the IRS. Now he’s a senior adviser to the General Services Administration, which manages the fede...
www.propublica.org
February 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Frank Schuler promoted a tax strategy that was derided as a scam by prosecutors, senators and the IRS.
Now he’s a senior adviser to the General Services Administration, which manages the fed government’s property.
Important reporting via @peterelkind.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/fran...
Now he’s a senior adviser to the General Services Administration, which manages the fed government’s property.
Important reporting via @peterelkind.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/fran...
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Mary Worth's bizarre culinary practices involve serving her unsuspecting dinner guest human body parts...and 'hopefully helpful advice!'
February 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Mary Worth's bizarre culinary practices involve serving her unsuspecting dinner guest human body parts...and 'hopefully helpful advice!'
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
February 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
Have you signed the petition for Denmark to buy California yet?https://denmarkification.com
Help Denmark Buy California – Because Why Not?
Buy it from Trump, the bigliest crowdfunding ever
denmarkification.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Have you signed the petition for Denmark to buy California yet?https://denmarkification.com
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Sandhill Crane family out for a stroll.
Photo - Debbie Blair.
Photo - Debbie Blair.
February 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Sandhill Crane family out for a stroll.
Photo - Debbie Blair.
Photo - Debbie Blair.
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Asians are the second largest group of undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles county, affected by FOTUS’s deportation policies. Those from India are third largest. Please share Know Your Rights information to all immigrants under threat of deportation #Voices4Victory
www.scmp.com/news/world/u...
www.scmp.com/news/world/u...
‘Terrified’ Asian immigrants in Los Angeles brace for mass deportations
Community leaders hold ‘Know Your Rights’ sessions, while many avoid public spaces and cancel medical appointments due to anxiety.
www.scmp.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Asians are the second largest group of undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles county, affected by FOTUS’s deportation policies. Those from India are third largest. Please share Know Your Rights information to all immigrants under threat of deportation #Voices4Victory
www.scmp.com/news/world/u...
www.scmp.com/news/world/u...
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The flying public needs answers. How many FAA personnel were just fired? What positions? And why?
February 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The flying public needs answers. How many FAA personnel were just fired? What positions? And why?
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Every member of SCOTUS who sanctioned this assault on America should be charged with high crimes of treason. As far as I’m concerned, each one who enabled the traitor in the WH to commit crimes without consequence is a traitor to America.
a black and white photo of a woman making a funny face and the words `` i 'm just sayin '' .
ALT: a black and white photo of a woman making a funny face and the words `` i 'm just sayin '' .
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February 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Every member of SCOTUS who sanctioned this assault on America should be charged with high crimes of treason. As far as I’m concerned, each one who enabled the traitor in the WH to commit crimes without consequence is a traitor to America.
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Money talks
We got a Costco membership for the first time in our lives today. They asked why & I said because treat your workers well, you value diversity, & you didn’t cave in to authoritarian demands. He said: “We’ve been getting lots of folks saying that, thanks for joining.”
Who needs a gallon of ketchup?
Who needs a gallon of ketchup?
February 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Money talks
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One year ago today, we lost a truly courageous patriot, Alexis Navalny, who was murdered while imprisoned in Russia.
Alexei Navalny, you will forever be remembered.
#PutinIsAWarCriminal
h/t @mccaininstitute.bsky.social
Alexei Navalny, you will forever be remembered.
#PutinIsAWarCriminal
h/t @mccaininstitute.bsky.social
February 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
One year ago today, we lost a truly courageous patriot, Alexis Navalny, who was murdered while imprisoned in Russia.
Alexei Navalny, you will forever be remembered.
#PutinIsAWarCriminal
h/t @mccaininstitute.bsky.social
Alexei Navalny, you will forever be remembered.
#PutinIsAWarCriminal
h/t @mccaininstitute.bsky.social
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Racist Pig Wrote The N-Word On A Woman's Oil Change Sticker: When you get your oil changed, it's common practice for the mechanic or technician to put a sticker on the windshield to help you keep track when the next oil change is due. But in Milwaukee, one mechanic at Kunes Buick GMC Dealership…
Racist Pig Wrote The N-Word On A Woman's Oil Change Sticker
When you get your oil changed, it's common practice for the mechanic or technician to put a sticker on the windshield to help you keep track when the next oil change is due. But in Milwaukee, one mechanic at Kunes Buick GMC Dealership thought it was also…
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February 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Racist Pig Wrote The N-Word On A Woman's Oil Change Sticker: When you get your oil changed, it's common practice for the mechanic or technician to put a sticker on the windshield to help you keep track when the next oil change is due. But in Milwaukee, one mechanic at Kunes Buick GMC Dealership…