Fleuron
@printersflower.bsky.social
Trying to read more books again. Enjoys reading, learning, gardening, cooking, needlepoint, civics. Wears gardening gloves, after that last infection. she/her/hers
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Many Republican women are sexist misogynists. Most would never consider running for political office.
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Opinion | Republican Women Suddenly Realize They’re Surrounded by Misogynists
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Many Republican women are sexist misogynists. Most would never consider running for political office.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
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I can’t believe how much of the Trump era is about solving problems that *don’t* exist while making all the problems that *do* exist, worse.
There is no one who thinks the biggest problem with air travel right now is not having an area to do pull-ups.
There is no one who thinks the biggest problem with air travel right now is not having an area to do pull-ups.
Duffy on what he's doing to improve the airport experience for travelers: "Maybe I want a workout area where people might get some blood flowing doing some pull ups or step ups in the airport."
December 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I can’t believe how much of the Trump era is about solving problems that *don’t* exist while making all the problems that *do* exist, worse.
There is no one who thinks the biggest problem with air travel right now is not having an area to do pull-ups.
There is no one who thinks the biggest problem with air travel right now is not having an area to do pull-ups.
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This is where originalism is really spiritually aligned with straussianism—you, the clever contemporary scholar, are capable of uncovering the true hidden meaning that for centuries has eluded all those other chumps
It’s also plainly absurd that someone just happened to discover the true meaning of the common law that just evaded everyone else for 800 years in a few weeks of work. I don’t even know what to do with that.
the idea that a handful of conservative legal scholars have an understanding that should supersede a settlement affirmed my generations of american is astoundingly arrogant, and the idea that trump — or any president — can unilaterally overturn that settlement is just despotism
December 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This is where originalism is really spiritually aligned with straussianism—you, the clever contemporary scholar, are capable of uncovering the true hidden meaning that for centuries has eluded all those other chumps
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Total dictator move.
Trump Renames Institute of Peace for Himself
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December 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Total dictator move.
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Be ready to fill US void in Europe after fresh Trump security shift, warns EU defence chief
Be ready to fill US void in Europe after fresh Trump security shift, warns EU defence chief
Europe must boost investment in its strategic independence, warns EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius in light of Friday's US national security strategy.
euobserver.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Be ready to fill US void in Europe after fresh Trump security shift, warns EU defence chief
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You're the dipshit liver doctor who voted to confirm the dipshit. You owe America an apology, but even then, no apology will ever be enough. #medsky
December 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
You're the dipshit liver doctor who voted to confirm the dipshit. You owe America an apology, but even then, no apology will ever be enough. #medsky
This asshole voted for RFK Jr. but is griping about his agenda. Save your breath to cool your tea, Senator & Dr. Cassidy. Your vote for “MAHA”, heh, has already been counted.
www.statnews.com/2025/12/04/c...
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Top Senate health leader calls CDC vaccine panel ‘totally discredited’
A top Senate health leader called a federal panel of vaccine advisers “totally discredited” just minutes ahead of its planned meeting.
www.statnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This asshole voted for RFK Jr. but is griping about his agenda. Save your breath to cool your tea, Senator & Dr. Cassidy. Your vote for “MAHA”, heh, has already been counted.
www.statnews.com/2025/12/04/c...
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Looks like Ukrainian president Zelensky narrowly survived an assassination attempt.
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Looks like Ukrainian president Zelensky narrowly survived an assassination attempt.
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If and when the pipe bomb suspect asks for a pardon, what is Trump to say? Can’t do it because you were violent? Unlike Enrique Tarrio or Stewart Rhodes or multiple assailants who physically attacked capitol police, used stun guns, flagpoles,etc? Completely exposes Trump’s viciousness and hypocrisy.
December 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
If and when the pipe bomb suspect asks for a pardon, what is Trump to say? Can’t do it because you were violent? Unlike Enrique Tarrio or Stewart Rhodes or multiple assailants who physically attacked capitol police, used stun guns, flagpoles,etc? Completely exposes Trump’s viciousness and hypocrisy.
American Science, Shattered.
Deconstruction is not “rage bait,” if it’s true. But organizing and voting matter more than posting about it.
www.statnews.com/american-sci...
Deconstruction is not “rage bait,” if it’s true. But organizing and voting matter more than posting about it.
www.statnews.com/american-sci...
American Science, Shattered
An eight-decade partnership between universities and the federal government made U.S. science preeminent. It took Trump less than a year to shred that
www.statnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
American Science, Shattered.
Deconstruction is not “rage bait,” if it’s true. But organizing and voting matter more than posting about it.
www.statnews.com/american-sci...
Deconstruction is not “rage bait,” if it’s true. But organizing and voting matter more than posting about it.
www.statnews.com/american-sci...
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If after we blow your boat up you still float, you are a witch, so we can kill you. If you drown you are not a witch.
December 4, 2025 at 2:39 AM
If after we blow your boat up you still float, you are a witch, so we can kill you. If you drown you are not a witch.
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The normalization of this madness is so quick that we’re debating whether a second illegal strike was wrong after an initial illegal strike with no proof of any crime and we’ve already seen just random murders of fishermen normalized with the excuse they’re running drugs, which isn’t legal either.
December 4, 2025 at 2:37 AM
The normalization of this madness is so quick that we’re debating whether a second illegal strike was wrong after an initial illegal strike with no proof of any crime and we’ve already seen just random murders of fishermen normalized with the excuse they’re running drugs, which isn’t legal either.
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KFC prepares a finger-licking Christmas with pop-up restaurant in Tokyo.
The fast-food chain offers customers dishes inspired by Japan's "Christmas chicken" tradition, dating back to 1974
The fast-food chain offers customers dishes inspired by Japan's "Christmas chicken" tradition, dating back to 1974
December 4, 2025 at 3:19 AM
KFC prepares a finger-licking Christmas with pop-up restaurant in Tokyo.
The fast-food chain offers customers dishes inspired by Japan's "Christmas chicken" tradition, dating back to 1974
The fast-food chain offers customers dishes inspired by Japan's "Christmas chicken" tradition, dating back to 1974
Justice takes too long.
www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs...
www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs...
December 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Justice takes too long.
www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs...
www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs...
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to be fair....
....the full name of Hegseth's department is...
The Department of War Crimes
....the full name of Hegseth's department is...
The Department of War Crimes
December 2, 2025 at 4:14 AM
to be fair....
....the full name of Hegseth's department is...
The Department of War Crimes
....the full name of Hegseth's department is...
The Department of War Crimes
Happy for Brazilians.
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Bolsonaro's conviction brings vindication for some Brazilians who lost loved ones to COVID-19
Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro is preparing to serve a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup.
apnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Happy for Brazilians.
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Do I respect her? No. But do I wish her well with her future endeavors? Also no.
November 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Do I respect her? No. But do I wish her well with her future endeavors? Also no.
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Weird. Nothing on the @nytimes.com homepage about the President of the United States calling for the execution of members of the opposition in response to their political speech.
Important: House Dem leaders just said Trump's call for execution of Dems has prompted them to contact US Capitol Police and House Sergeant at Arms to "ensure the safety of these members and their families."
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Weird. Nothing on the @nytimes.com homepage about the President of the United States calling for the execution of members of the opposition in response to their political speech.
“Mr. Kennedy dismissed the CDC vaccine advisers and replaced them with people with comparatively little expertise….” American conservatives voted for non-expertise. Over & over again.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/h...
Behind the Dismantling of the C.D.C.: Reform or ‘Humiliation’?
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“Mr. Kennedy dismissed the CDC vaccine advisers and replaced them with people with comparatively little expertise….” American conservatives voted for non-expertise. Over & over again.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/h...
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If replace the words "criminal illegals" with the word "Jews", you get pre-concentration camps Nazi Germany.
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
If replace the words "criminal illegals" with the word "Jews", you get pre-concentration camps Nazi Germany.
We’re going on a bear hunt.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/w...
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The Hunt Is On for Bears in Japan After Deadly Attacks
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We’re going on a bear hunt.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/w...
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