Shelly Jellybean
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'Why don't people from countries with free universal healthcare, generous public safety nets, no gun crime and high taxation want time to the US?' Is that what you mean?
December 10, 2025 at 4:12 AM
'Why don't people from countries with free universal healthcare, generous public safety nets, no gun crime and high taxation want time to the US?' Is that what you mean?
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TRUMP: “I said why is it we only take people from shithole countries? Why can't we have some people from Norway, Sweden, Denmark… But we always take people from Somalia— places that are filthy, dirty, disgusting.”
Such a mystery what he means when he says this stuff, isn’t it?
Such a mystery what he means when he says this stuff, isn’t it?
December 10, 2025 at 4:08 AM
TRUMP: “I said why is it we only take people from shithole countries? Why can't we have some people from Norway, Sweden, Denmark… But we always take people from Somalia— places that are filthy, dirty, disgusting.”
Such a mystery what he means when he says this stuff, isn’t it?
Such a mystery what he means when he says this stuff, isn’t it?
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“There is no man more dangerous, in a position of power, than he who refuses to accept as a working truth the idea that all a man does should make for rightness & soundness, that even the fixing of a tariff rate must be moral.”
~Ida Tarbell
Image: Ida Tarbell in 1904. Public domain.
~Ida Tarbell
Image: Ida Tarbell in 1904. Public domain.
December 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
“There is no man more dangerous, in a position of power, than he who refuses to accept as a working truth the idea that all a man does should make for rightness & soundness, that even the fixing of a tariff rate must be moral.”
~Ida Tarbell
Image: Ida Tarbell in 1904. Public domain.
~Ida Tarbell
Image: Ida Tarbell in 1904. Public domain.
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Ossoff: "She got her new insurance quote & it's $700 more per month than what she's paying now. She's diabetic. She had surgery a few months ago for something else. She told me she cried again bc she realized she's gonna have to cancel her insurance. She believes she might die bc of a policy choice"
December 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Ossoff: "She got her new insurance quote & it's $700 more per month than what she's paying now. She's diabetic. She had surgery a few months ago for something else. She told me she cried again bc she realized she's gonna have to cancel her insurance. She believes she might die bc of a policy choice"
Cruelty has always been the point 🤬
December 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Cruelty has always been the point 🤬
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one thing that doesn’t get enough coverage or comment with regards to this administration is it how much it hates the actually existing united states
Trump Administration Scraps Plan to Mint Quarters Featuring Abolition, Suffrage
The move comes as a controversial $1 Trump coin for the nation’s 250th birthday is also being considered.
www.wsj.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
one thing that doesn’t get enough coverage or comment with regards to this administration is it how much it hates the actually existing united states
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It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
December 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
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The vast majority of U.S. adults say they’ve noticed higher than usual prices for groceries, electricity and holiday gifts in recent months, according to the survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
https://to.pbs.org/48Q4cL0
https://to.pbs.org/48Q4cL0
Consumers aren't having a very merry holiday season, AP-NORC poll finds
Roughly half of Americans say it’s harder than usual to afford the things they want to give as holiday gifts, and similar numbers are delaying big purchases or cutting back on nonessential purchases m...
www.pbs.org
December 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The vast majority of U.S. adults say they’ve noticed higher than usual prices for groceries, electricity and holiday gifts in recent months, according to the survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
https://to.pbs.org/48Q4cL0
https://to.pbs.org/48Q4cL0
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During the shutdown, the Senate approved adding $32B to Trump's already record breaking $1 trillion Pentagon budget.
The Senate still hasn't voted on extending ACA subsidies — which would cost $35B.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
The Senate still hasn't voted on extending ACA subsidies — which would cost $35B.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
December 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
During the shutdown, the Senate approved adding $32B to Trump's already record breaking $1 trillion Pentagon budget.
The Senate still hasn't voted on extending ACA subsidies — which would cost $35B.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
The Senate still hasn't voted on extending ACA subsidies — which would cost $35B.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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Why do you appreciate unions?
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Why do you appreciate unions?
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
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If you’re disabled, housebound or living in poverty and unable to boycott the big retailers this weekend… it’s ok.
Many of us save up for months waiting for a sale to get items we need to survive.
When you’re sick & in legislated poverty, some boycotts are inaccessible.
We need community care.
Many of us save up for months waiting for a sale to get items we need to survive.
When you’re sick & in legislated poverty, some boycotts are inaccessible.
We need community care.
November 30, 2025 at 3:01 AM
If you’re disabled, housebound or living in poverty and unable to boycott the big retailers this weekend… it’s ok.
Many of us save up for months waiting for a sale to get items we need to survive.
When you’re sick & in legislated poverty, some boycotts are inaccessible.
We need community care.
Many of us save up for months waiting for a sale to get items we need to survive.
When you’re sick & in legislated poverty, some boycotts are inaccessible.
We need community care.
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Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
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Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
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The thing about AI anime dubs and AI Actor Tilly Norwood and AI music is just the fucking disrespect, this is what your industry thinks can replace you and it’s not even good. It’s not even a thing you look at with dread at how the computer has replaced Man, it just sucks ass lol it just blows
November 30, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The thing about AI anime dubs and AI Actor Tilly Norwood and AI music is just the fucking disrespect, this is what your industry thinks can replace you and it’s not even good. It’s not even a thing you look at with dread at how the computer has replaced Man, it just sucks ass lol it just blows
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If you steal billions of dollars, you can get a pardon.
If you’re a convicted drug smuggler, you get a pardon.
If you tried to overthrow the government on Jan 6th, you get a pardon.
If you’re an immigrant who’s never done anything wrong?
You get deported. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
If you’re a convicted drug smuggler, you get a pardon.
If you tried to overthrow the government on Jan 6th, you get a pardon.
If you’re an immigrant who’s never done anything wrong?
You get deported. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:47 AM
If you steal billions of dollars, you can get a pardon.
If you’re a convicted drug smuggler, you get a pardon.
If you tried to overthrow the government on Jan 6th, you get a pardon.
If you’re an immigrant who’s never done anything wrong?
You get deported. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
If you’re a convicted drug smuggler, you get a pardon.
If you tried to overthrow the government on Jan 6th, you get a pardon.
If you’re an immigrant who’s never done anything wrong?
You get deported. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
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All billionaires are societal leeches and only have that much money from exploiting other human beings.
This includes Taylor Swift and Rihanna.
People are effing starving to death and these people could solve the problem but make the daily decision not to.
Stop glorifying them.
This includes Taylor Swift and Rihanna.
People are effing starving to death and these people could solve the problem but make the daily decision not to.
Stop glorifying them.
November 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
All billionaires are societal leeches and only have that much money from exploiting other human beings.
This includes Taylor Swift and Rihanna.
People are effing starving to death and these people could solve the problem but make the daily decision not to.
Stop glorifying them.
This includes Taylor Swift and Rihanna.
People are effing starving to death and these people could solve the problem but make the daily decision not to.
Stop glorifying them.
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When asked by Stephen Colbert why he was wearing a mask in public, Tom Hanks said..
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
November 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
When asked by Stephen Colbert why he was wearing a mask in public, Tom Hanks said..
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
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Somewhere near downtown LA, no lies told — blue states keep MAGA country afloat. 🔥
“You just keep on using me until you use me up.”
“You just keep on using me until you use me up.”
November 5, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Somewhere near downtown LA, no lies told — blue states keep MAGA country afloat. 🔥
“You just keep on using me until you use me up.”
“You just keep on using me until you use me up.”
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Jimmy Kimmel has established the “Big Beautiful Food Bank” to help assist people struggling due to lack of SNAP funding.
He’s also a passionate advocate for universal healthcare.
His son was born with a congenital heart defect that has required multiple surgeries.
He’s also a passionate advocate for universal healthcare.
His son was born with a congenital heart defect that has required multiple surgeries.
Jimmy Kimmel Launches 'Big, Beautiful Food Bank' to Help Those Affected by SNAP Cuts
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show is hosting a donation center, called the "Big, Beautiful Food Bank," to help those affected by the cuts to SNAP benefits
www.rollingstone.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Jimmy Kimmel has established the “Big Beautiful Food Bank” to help assist people struggling due to lack of SNAP funding.
He’s also a passionate advocate for universal healthcare.
His son was born with a congenital heart defect that has required multiple surgeries.
He’s also a passionate advocate for universal healthcare.
His son was born with a congenital heart defect that has required multiple surgeries.
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You and your ilk spent years going "Vote blue no matter who!" Until there was someone who actually had real values and threatened the capitalists and then you spent months tearing him down.
Mamdani's success of over 50% *DESPITE* all of your Islamaphobia and bullshit is historic and amazing.
Mamdani's success of over 50% *DESPITE* all of your Islamaphobia and bullshit is historic and amazing.
November 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
You and your ilk spent years going "Vote blue no matter who!" Until there was someone who actually had real values and threatened the capitalists and then you spent months tearing him down.
Mamdani's success of over 50% *DESPITE* all of your Islamaphobia and bullshit is historic and amazing.
Mamdani's success of over 50% *DESPITE* all of your Islamaphobia and bullshit is historic and amazing.
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That Texas gerrymander isn’t looking so smart anymore, now is it?
Oops.
Oops.
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
That Texas gerrymander isn’t looking so smart anymore, now is it?
Oops.
Oops.
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I stand in strong solidarity with workers at Caesars Horseshoe casino in Indianapolis who are on strike against corporate greed.
If Caesars can afford to pay its CEO $18 million and spend $50 million on stock buybacks, it can afford to treat all of its workers with respect.
If Caesars can afford to pay its CEO $18 million and spend $50 million on stock buybacks, it can afford to treat all of its workers with respect.
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I stand in strong solidarity with workers at Caesars Horseshoe casino in Indianapolis who are on strike against corporate greed.
If Caesars can afford to pay its CEO $18 million and spend $50 million on stock buybacks, it can afford to treat all of its workers with respect.
If Caesars can afford to pay its CEO $18 million and spend $50 million on stock buybacks, it can afford to treat all of its workers with respect.
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less punditry and much more organizing.
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
less punditry and much more organizing.
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Folks in Chicago can get in on Tamar's project: blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/04/a...
Amid SNAP Cuts, Englewood Activist Launches 'Tiny Kitchen Project' To Feed Neighbors In Need
Dozens of neighbors have signed on to offer their kitchens and a nearby church has raised money to help. Meals will be distributed to over 100 children and families five days a week.
blockclubchicago.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Folks in Chicago can get in on Tamar's project: blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/04/a...
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