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I’m an old lady with funny hair and freckles. I read books. I draw & embroider. I’m slowly figuring out my life.
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It’s not mean or unkind to live in reality. Lament the state of our political discourse, but don’t give our reality-based truths away to someone’s misfortune or tragedy. Does anyone deserve to get shot for being cruel? Not necessarily. But being a cruel person who gets shot doesn’t make you good.
September 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
It’s not mean or unkind to live in reality. Lament the state of our political discourse, but don’t give our reality-based truths away to someone’s misfortune or tragedy. Does anyone deserve to get shot for being cruel? Not necessarily. But being a cruel person who gets shot doesn’t make you good.
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ALSO, he’s not a politician. He has been elected to no office. He worked some campaigns in college then dropped out to become a full time political violence agitator. Does he “deserve” to be shot? Who cares! He got shot. And it’s not wrong to keep in mind that, had it been you, he would not care.
September 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
ALSO, he’s not a politician. He has been elected to no office. He worked some campaigns in college then dropped out to become a full time political violence agitator. Does he “deserve” to be shot? Who cares! He got shot. And it’s not wrong to keep in mind that, had it been you, he would not care.
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And FTR, whether or not you believe he “deserved” to get shot (few victims of gun violence “deserve” it), these are his words: "I think it's worth it to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights.”
September 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
And FTR, whether or not you believe he “deserved” to get shot (few victims of gun violence “deserve” it), these are his words: "I think it's worth it to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights.”
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When people say 'politics is too divisive now,' what they really mean is 'I was more comfortable when certain groups suffered quietly.'
March 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
When people say 'politics is too divisive now,' what they really mean is 'I was more comfortable when certain groups suffered quietly.'
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When you look at the list of institutions they want to defund: libraries, museums, the Smithsonian, public schools, PBS, NPR, archives, you can clearly see that the real threat to an authoritarian regime is an informed and educated public
March 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
When you look at the list of institutions they want to defund: libraries, museums, the Smithsonian, public schools, PBS, NPR, archives, you can clearly see that the real threat to an authoritarian regime is an informed and educated public
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I mean, they're kind of vindicated, aren't they?
March 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I mean, they're kind of vindicated, aren't they?
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“I insist on being shocked. I am never going to become immune. I think that’s a kind of failure to see so much of it that you die inside. I want to be surprised and shocked every time.”
― Toni Morrison
― Toni Morrison
March 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
“I insist on being shocked. I am never going to become immune. I think that’s a kind of failure to see so much of it that you die inside. I want to be surprised and shocked every time.”
― Toni Morrison
― Toni Morrison
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Yes, tariffs are a tax, but people don't mention often enough that they are a regressive tax. Taxes on consumer goods tax the poor at a higher rate, as basic necessities are a much larger part of their spending.
If food goes up by 20%, it is a tax on the poor. Rich people won't even notice.
If food goes up by 20%, it is a tax on the poor. Rich people won't even notice.
March 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Yes, tariffs are a tax, but people don't mention often enough that they are a regressive tax. Taxes on consumer goods tax the poor at a higher rate, as basic necessities are a much larger part of their spending.
If food goes up by 20%, it is a tax on the poor. Rich people won't even notice.
If food goes up by 20%, it is a tax on the poor. Rich people won't even notice.
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Bingo
The fact that the Department of Justice has not, and will never, launch an investigation into this massive national security breach tells you all you need to know about this lawless and profoundly corrupt Administration.
March 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Bingo
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•••••BREAKING•••••
The measles outbreak in western Texas is rapidly growing, with 25 new cases confirmed in just the last five days. In West Texas alone, there are now a total of 223 confirmed cases, according to new data released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Watch..
The measles outbreak in western Texas is rapidly growing, with 25 new cases confirmed in just the last five days. In West Texas alone, there are now a total of 223 confirmed cases, according to new data released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Watch..
March 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
•••••BREAKING•••••
The measles outbreak in western Texas is rapidly growing, with 25 new cases confirmed in just the last five days. In West Texas alone, there are now a total of 223 confirmed cases, according to new data released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Watch..
The measles outbreak in western Texas is rapidly growing, with 25 new cases confirmed in just the last five days. In West Texas alone, there are now a total of 223 confirmed cases, according to new data released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Watch..
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They want us to get active in the streets, mow us down, then implement martial law.
It’s not happening. Get somebody else to do it.
It’s not happening. Get somebody else to do it.
March 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
They want us to get active in the streets, mow us down, then implement martial law.
It’s not happening. Get somebody else to do it.
It’s not happening. Get somebody else to do it.
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I hate to be that person but a lot of people are waiting for Black people to be out in the street and that’s not happening. They’re upset but after that, then what?
I know this is going to sound naive or earnest, but I genuinely find myself shocked by how little people seem to be upset by the levels of corruption we're seeing. Is that the median voter assumes everyone is corrupt already? Or isn't actually getting stories about the corruption?
March 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I hate to be that person but a lot of people are waiting for Black people to be out in the street and that’s not happening. They’re upset but after that, then what?
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There is no such thing as “unskilled” labor.
All labor is skilled and every worker deserves a living wage.
All labor is skilled and every worker deserves a living wage.
March 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
There is no such thing as “unskilled” labor.
All labor is skilled and every worker deserves a living wage.
All labor is skilled and every worker deserves a living wage.
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We shld view Tesla as the equivalent of a company that held down babies and poured radioactive waste down their throats or probably something worse. I don't support violence. But normal Americans are right to stand agst this company which threatens their liberty. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/08/b...
Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the federal ...
www.nytimes.com
March 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM
We shld view Tesla as the equivalent of a company that held down babies and poured radioactive waste down their throats or probably something worse. I don't support violence. But normal Americans are right to stand agst this company which threatens their liberty. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/08/b...
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The current administration is EXACTLY what the U.S. has always been. Everything we are witnessing, from abusive denigration, to fascist eugenics, to control by a few wealthy whites, this has been the U.S. since its violent founding.
Now that there is no pretense, may more people finally understand.
Now that there is no pretense, may more people finally understand.
March 1, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The current administration is EXACTLY what the U.S. has always been. Everything we are witnessing, from abusive denigration, to fascist eugenics, to control by a few wealthy whites, this has been the U.S. since its violent founding.
Now that there is no pretense, may more people finally understand.
Now that there is no pretense, may more people finally understand.
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February 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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From USAID colleague, with permission to share. It's not just chaos it is devastation and tearing apart of families and communities. Not to talk of systems that kept us safe. This is just one story, multiple this by 10,000.
Is this really making America great?
Is this really making America great?
February 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
From USAID colleague, with permission to share. It's not just chaos it is devastation and tearing apart of families and communities. Not to talk of systems that kept us safe. This is just one story, multiple this by 10,000.
Is this really making America great?
Is this really making America great?
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Congress DOESN'T MATTER if federal agencies can be deleted from existence without their knowledge and input.
Congress is the only form of representation the PEOPLE have within the government. If Congress doesn't matter, WE don't matter. CALL. YOUR. REPS.
Congress is the only form of representation the PEOPLE have within the government. If Congress doesn't matter, WE don't matter. CALL. YOUR. REPS.
From USAID colleague, with permission to share. It's not just chaos it is devastation and tearing apart of families and communities. Not to talk of systems that kept us safe. This is just one story, multiple this by 10,000.
Is this really making America great?
Is this really making America great?
February 7, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Congress DOESN'T MATTER if federal agencies can be deleted from existence without their knowledge and input.
Congress is the only form of representation the PEOPLE have within the government. If Congress doesn't matter, WE don't matter. CALL. YOUR. REPS.
Congress is the only form of representation the PEOPLE have within the government. If Congress doesn't matter, WE don't matter. CALL. YOUR. REPS.
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"Let's be clear. We are facing racial purges and re-segregation."
My latest.
As journalists and writers, we have a duty to use language that is accurate and describes our current reality.
I’m no longer going to talk about DEI/Anti-DEI.
Let’s be clear. We are facing racial purges and re-segregation.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
As journalists and writers, we have a duty to use language that is accurate and describes our current reality.
I’m no longer going to talk about DEI/Anti-DEI.
Let’s be clear. We are facing racial purges and re-segregation.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | The assault on DEI? It’s aimed at resegregation.
The GOP leaders attacking inclusion programs want to go back to an era when White men ran everything
www.washingtonpost.com
February 7, 2025 at 12:27 PM
"Let's be clear. We are facing racial purges and re-segregation."
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I want to hop in here real quick. There’s one active case in Ohio and Michigan. I wouldn’t classify those as outbreaks yet. Please mask up.
February 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I want to hop in here real quick. There’s one active case in Ohio and Michigan. I wouldn’t classify those as outbreaks yet. Please mask up.
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February 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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I can absolutely see how the stress of racism killed our parents and grandparents generations. Why everybody was sick for years before they died. The stress of this has been 2 weeks and I feel like Im choking everyday. Im so happy I have my friends and my new gym and my God.
Hold fast your peace
Hold fast your peace
February 3, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I can absolutely see how the stress of racism killed our parents and grandparents generations. Why everybody was sick for years before they died. The stress of this has been 2 weeks and I feel like Im choking everyday. Im so happy I have my friends and my new gym and my God.
Hold fast your peace
Hold fast your peace
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GOP Gov. Candidate Andy Biggs just introduced a bill to abolish OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Admin)
That means workplace safety laws are soon to be repealed
There’s a saying that “OSHA regs are written in blood.” People DIED before most were instituted www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
That means workplace safety laws are soon to be repealed
There’s a saying that “OSHA regs are written in blood.” People DIED before most were instituted www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
www.congress.gov
February 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
GOP Gov. Candidate Andy Biggs just introduced a bill to abolish OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Admin)
That means workplace safety laws are soon to be repealed
There’s a saying that “OSHA regs are written in blood.” People DIED before most were instituted www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
That means workplace safety laws are soon to be repealed
There’s a saying that “OSHA regs are written in blood.” People DIED before most were instituted www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
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Anybody who impedes him will be prosecuted
February 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Anybody who impedes him will be prosecuted