PJBDC
@pjbdc.bsky.social
(South) Jersey Girl | Proud longtime DC resident | Education & youth development non-profiteer | Frustrated progressive who still thinks sanity can prevail...maybe | All opinions my own
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Trump’s promise Wednesday to pay troops a “warrior dividend” bonus is actually a military housing stipend already approved by Congress — not a generous new White House program.
Trump claims credit for military bonus that Congress already approved
The White House’s plans for a “warrior dividend” to reward troops this holiday season are actually housing assistance funds approved this summer.
www.politico.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Trump’s promise Wednesday to pay troops a “warrior dividend” bonus is actually a military housing stipend already approved by Congress — not a generous new White House program.
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Oh, I see. We're doing self dealing autocrat mad libs.
Truth Social Parent to Merge With Nuclear Fusion Firm in $6 Billion Deal
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Oh, I see. We're doing self dealing autocrat mad libs.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
So, they have a concept of a plan to come up with "something." FFS.
Status update on House Republicans and a health care plan, after this morning’s conference meeting:
“The consensus is we need to come up with something,” Rep. Ralph Norman says.
“The consensus is we need to come up with something,” Rep. Ralph Norman says.
December 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
So, they have a concept of a plan to come up with "something." FFS.
So...we all agree that this means the next Epstein distraction is a war in the Middle East?
November 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
So...we all agree that this means the next Epstein distraction is a war in the Middle East?
So what, exactly, is he so busy WITH that he doesn't have even a basic awareness of current political events? Does it take that much attention to NOT come to work?
We've got you 👍
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
So what, exactly, is he so busy WITH that he doesn't have even a basic awareness of current political events? Does it take that much attention to NOT come to work?
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Hegseth: "When it comes to any job that requires physical power to perform in combat, those standards must be high and gender neutral. If women can make it, excellent. If not, it is what it is. If that means no women for some combat jobs, so be it."
September 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Hegseth: "When it comes to any job that requires physical power to perform in combat, those standards must be high and gender neutral. If women can make it, excellent. If not, it is what it is. If that means no women for some combat jobs, so be it."
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September 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Every time I find myself being tempted to resubscribe to The Post, they do something to remind me why I unsubscribed in the first place.
Washington Post fires their last remaining Black opinion writer @karenattiah.bsky.social over the most benign comments in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder...
Meanwhile Fox still has Brian Kilmeade who casually said all homeless people should be killed.
Its all unfair & unbalanced. Wake up.
Meanwhile Fox still has Brian Kilmeade who casually said all homeless people should be killed.
Its all unfair & unbalanced. Wake up.
September 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Every time I find myself being tempted to resubscribe to The Post, they do something to remind me why I unsubscribed in the first place.
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So...how do we request international election monitoring?
August 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
So...how do we request international election monitoring?
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It turned out to be the truth.
August 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
It turned out to be the truth.
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Here’s what was NOT released today:
- the proffer agreement between Maxwell and the DoJ
- the agreement transferring Maxwell to club fed
- communications showing who waived Maxwell’s sex offender status allowing her transfer and possible work assignments outside prison
- the Epstein files
- the proffer agreement between Maxwell and the DoJ
- the agreement transferring Maxwell to club fed
- communications showing who waived Maxwell’s sex offender status allowing her transfer and possible work assignments outside prison
- the Epstein files
August 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Here’s what was NOT released today:
- the proffer agreement between Maxwell and the DoJ
- the agreement transferring Maxwell to club fed
- communications showing who waived Maxwell’s sex offender status allowing her transfer and possible work assignments outside prison
- the Epstein files
- the proffer agreement between Maxwell and the DoJ
- the agreement transferring Maxwell to club fed
- communications showing who waived Maxwell’s sex offender status allowing her transfer and possible work assignments outside prison
- the Epstein files
But also, this.
Idk sometimes you just need to throw a sandwich at a bitch 🤷♂️
August 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
But also, this.
This.
Throwing a sandwich at a DC cop will get you charged with a felony, but hitting one with a flag pole will get you pardoned.
August 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This.
Serious question: Can anyone explain to me what legal standing Kim Davis has to bring a case to the Supreme Court regarding same-sex marriage?
August 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Serious question: Can anyone explain to me what legal standing Kim Davis has to bring a case to the Supreme Court regarding same-sex marriage?
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YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO
Lines are open. 📞 202-685-8881
Lines are open. 📞 202-685-8881
August 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO
Lines are open. 📞 202-685-8881
Lines are open. 📞 202-685-8881
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DC Statehood is a voting rights issue.
DC Statehood is a racial justice issue.
DC Statehood is a gun safety issue.
DC Statehood is a reproductive justice issue.
DC Statehood is a racial justice issue.
DC Statehood is a gun safety issue.
DC Statehood is a reproductive justice issue.
August 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
DC Statehood is a voting rights issue.
DC Statehood is a racial justice issue.
DC Statehood is a gun safety issue.
DC Statehood is a reproductive justice issue.
DC Statehood is a racial justice issue.
DC Statehood is a gun safety issue.
DC Statehood is a reproductive justice issue.
Would all this be less horrifying if, instead of being both evil and inept they were evil and capable of basic governing?
August 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Would all this be less horrifying if, instead of being both evil and inept they were evil and capable of basic governing?
I already loved bagpipes, but this should win even the pipe haters over…
Give that bagpipe player any damn thing he wants.
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July 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I already loved bagpipes, but this should win even the pipe haters over…
Let’s all keep this happy for the worst days.
Remembering John Lewis...
February 21, 1940 - July 17, 2020
And I'm out...
🇺🇸
February 21, 1940 - July 17, 2020
And I'm out...
🇺🇸
July 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Let’s all keep this happy for the worst days.
What if...the next big protest was focused on Epstein and, therefore drew both the resistance and the PO'd MAGAs...
July 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
What if...the next big protest was focused on Epstein and, therefore drew both the resistance and the PO'd MAGAs...
Time for a break. Back soon. Hold the line.
July 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Time for a break. Back soon. Hold the line.
Sorry, Championship League and Star Trek universe...
July 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Sorry, Championship League and Star Trek universe...