Michele
@randominsanity.bsky.social
Left, equality, compassion, logic.
Lover of books, waterfalls, oddball attractions, laughter, experiences, music, animals, and furrybones.
Running my rounds with ADHD, OCD, a grab bag of autoimmune diseases, and not looking forward to the next 4 years
Lover of books, waterfalls, oddball attractions, laughter, experiences, music, animals, and furrybones.
Running my rounds with ADHD, OCD, a grab bag of autoimmune diseases, and not looking forward to the next 4 years
Stupid words I shouldn't have had to say today:
Ouch, owie, boohoo, I just hurt my finger on a pillow.
And I don't think that needs an explanation
Ouch, owie, boohoo, I just hurt my finger on a pillow.
And I don't think that needs an explanation
June 22, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Stupid words I shouldn't have had to say today:
Ouch, owie, boohoo, I just hurt my finger on a pillow.
And I don't think that needs an explanation
Ouch, owie, boohoo, I just hurt my finger on a pillow.
And I don't think that needs an explanation
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The cost of Trump’s birthday parade put into perspective at Philly’s #NoKings, created with @indivisiblephl.bsky.social.
June 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The cost of Trump’s birthday parade put into perspective at Philly’s #NoKings, created with @indivisiblephl.bsky.social.
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America’s first capitol is the REAL capitol today.
NEW: Democracy is alive in Philly!
Amazing scenes in Philadelphia as thousands hit the streets for the anti-Trump protest.
#NoKings #50501Movement
Amazing scenes in Philadelphia as thousands hit the streets for the anti-Trump protest.
#NoKings #50501Movement
June 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
America’s first capitol is the REAL capitol today.
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HOLY SHIT.
That's one of every 15 residents of the city, btw.
That's one of every 15 residents of the city, btw.
There are nearly 100,000 people at the rally in Philadelphia. #NoKings
June 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
HOLY SHIT.
That's one of every 15 residents of the city, btw.
That's one of every 15 residents of the city, btw.
" in September 2020 that of the 96 dignified transfers that took place from the start of Trump's first term, Trump had only attended four."
To be fair, he already told us he thought they were losers and suckers.
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
To be fair, he already told us he thought they were losers and suckers.
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
Did Donald Trump skip US soldier memorial for golf dinner? What we know
President Donald Trump left the White House for Florida on Thursday and dined with leaders of the LIV Golf tour that evening.
www.newsweek.com
April 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
" in September 2020 that of the 96 dignified transfers that took place from the start of Trump's first term, Trump had only attended four."
To be fair, he already told us he thought they were losers and suckers.
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
To be fair, he already told us he thought they were losers and suckers.
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
"...the man who tried to stop the rights upon which I stand. I'm not here, though, because of his speech, I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because as powerful as he was, the people were more powerful."
What a moment.
What a moment.
April 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"...the man who tried to stop the rights upon which I stand. I'm not here, though, because of his speech, I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because as powerful as he was, the people were more powerful."
What a moment.
What a moment.
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Trump and DOGE have fired 25,000 federal workers so far.
Now Trump and DOGE have to hire them back thanks to court orders.
Most workers have been placed on administrative leave — technically rehired and paid, but still unable to do vital work in our communities.
"Efficiency."
Now Trump and DOGE have to hire them back thanks to court orders.
Most workers have been placed on administrative leave — technically rehired and paid, but still unable to do vital work in our communities.
"Efficiency."
March 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Trump and DOGE have fired 25,000 federal workers so far.
Now Trump and DOGE have to hire them back thanks to court orders.
Most workers have been placed on administrative leave — technically rehired and paid, but still unable to do vital work in our communities.
"Efficiency."
Now Trump and DOGE have to hire them back thanks to court orders.
Most workers have been placed on administrative leave — technically rehired and paid, but still unable to do vital work in our communities.
"Efficiency."
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Whether you like or dislike what’s said at universities, free speech is at the core of our democracy, and protecting it should be one of the core missions of universities.
Which is why America needs a new Free Speech Movement, similar to the one that broke out on college campuses 61 years ago.
Which is why America needs a new Free Speech Movement, similar to the one that broke out on college campuses 61 years ago.
Why we need a new free speech movement
And why universities should sue the Trump regime for abridging the First Amendment rights of their institutions and their students
robertreich.substack.com
March 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Whether you like or dislike what’s said at universities, free speech is at the core of our democracy, and protecting it should be one of the core missions of universities.
Which is why America needs a new Free Speech Movement, similar to the one that broke out on college campuses 61 years ago.
Which is why America needs a new Free Speech Movement, similar to the one that broke out on college campuses 61 years ago.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Don't worry, he's definitely here for the betterment of this country.
Don't worry, he's definitely here for the betterment of this country.
SEC halts fraud prosecution of Chinese crypto bro whose purchases enriched Trump
Justin Sun's token buys have reportedly earned the president more than $50 million.
www.motherjones.com
March 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Don't worry, he's definitely here for the betterment of this country.
Don't worry, he's definitely here for the betterment of this country.
In one of the most spur of the moment, timiest, long term planniest things I've ever done, I put a deposit on a cruise for Mar 1 next year
In unrelated news, current world events leading to apocalypse look as if they should come to a head the morning of Feb 28, 2026, with fallout throughout the day
In unrelated news, current world events leading to apocalypse look as if they should come to a head the morning of Feb 28, 2026, with fallout throughout the day
February 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In one of the most spur of the moment, timiest, long term planniest things I've ever done, I put a deposit on a cruise for Mar 1 next year
In unrelated news, current world events leading to apocalypse look as if they should come to a head the morning of Feb 28, 2026, with fallout throughout the day
In unrelated news, current world events leading to apocalypse look as if they should come to a head the morning of Feb 28, 2026, with fallout throughout the day
one of the best takes about Kendrick's halftime show is "couldn't understand it, it was shit, metal forever"
I'm sure those are the same people who, during the Olympics, screamed, "i could understand Gojira just fine, it's awesome, there was SO MUCH SYMBOLISM, you're trash for not getting it!"
I'm sure those are the same people who, during the Olympics, screamed, "i could understand Gojira just fine, it's awesome, there was SO MUCH SYMBOLISM, you're trash for not getting it!"
February 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
one of the best takes about Kendrick's halftime show is "couldn't understand it, it was shit, metal forever"
I'm sure those are the same people who, during the Olympics, screamed, "i could understand Gojira just fine, it's awesome, there was SO MUCH SYMBOLISM, you're trash for not getting it!"
I'm sure those are the same people who, during the Olympics, screamed, "i could understand Gojira just fine, it's awesome, there was SO MUCH SYMBOLISM, you're trash for not getting it!"
Cool. Coolcooolcoolcool. An ego maniac and a bunch of kids going through puberty have access to the end of the world without a single government clearance or bacground check of any kind. This is awesome.
February 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Cool. Coolcooolcoolcool. An ego maniac and a bunch of kids going through puberty have access to the end of the world without a single government clearance or bacground check of any kind. This is awesome.
Honestly, I don't know if I'll ever stop being horrified at this point
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Trump's canceling of 50 security clearances is unprecedented and partisan, experts say
The move is meant to please Trump voters, punish perceived enemies and represents “the most politically saturated security action since the Oppenheimer case in the 1950s."
www.nbcnews.com
January 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Honestly, I don't know if I'll ever stop being horrified at this point
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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Hey I don’t know what Democratic Senator of mine named Tim Kaine needs to hear this, but none of you need to be voting for a single one of these cabinet picks to be confirmed! There is no benefit to be gained!
January 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Hey I don’t know what Democratic Senator of mine named Tim Kaine needs to hear this, but none of you need to be voting for a single one of these cabinet picks to be confirmed! There is no benefit to be gained!
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OK, getting some clarity here. Under Biden, some agencies reorganized such that interpreters and accommodations divisions were placed under DEI departments, so those folks were automatically laid off. Others who remained separate divisions weren't. 1/
Getting some reports that ASL interpreters are being fired across federal agencies. Not sure to the extent yet. Obviously in violation of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. But with the DOJ Civil Rights Division frozen and general law-breaking plentiful, unsure of recourse rn.
January 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
OK, getting some clarity here. Under Biden, some agencies reorganized such that interpreters and accommodations divisions were placed under DEI departments, so those folks were automatically laid off. Others who remained separate divisions weren't. 1/
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Donald Trump. An Apology.
The new Private Eye is out now
The new Private Eye is out now
January 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Donald Trump. An Apology.
The new Private Eye is out now
The new Private Eye is out now
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just a random story I remembered today, apropos of nothing arstechnica.com/health/2023/...
UnitedHealth uses AI model with 90% error rate to deny care, lawsuit alleges
For the largest health insurer in the US, AI’s error rate is like a feature, not a bug.
arstechnica.com
December 4, 2024 at 4:14 PM
just a random story I remembered today, apropos of nothing arstechnica.com/health/2023/...
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Ignore anyone who says "the resistance is over, it failed."
They are wrong. The people of South Korea stopped martial law in six hours by taking it to the streets.
#TheResistanceLives
They are wrong. The people of South Korea stopped martial law in six hours by taking it to the streets.
#TheResistanceLives
December 4, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Ignore anyone who says "the resistance is over, it failed."
They are wrong. The people of South Korea stopped martial law in six hours by taking it to the streets.
#TheResistanceLives
They are wrong. The people of South Korea stopped martial law in six hours by taking it to the streets.
#TheResistanceLives