skatoolaki
@skatoolaki.bsky.social
She persisted. 💪🏼 Come here for some fresh air when Twit-world is too much, when I can even bear it there. I'm not going to stop fighting for equality, progression, & whatever is left of democracy once the smoke clears.
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March 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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This is why a debate about the facts always benefits Trump/Vance. All the support happened under Biden, and Trump halted it for a year.
They wanted Zelensky to thank Trump for Trump's concerted effort to reward Putin for raping his way into Ukraine.
The correct response is "Fuck you vm for that."
They wanted Zelensky to thank Trump for Trump's concerted effort to reward Putin for raping his way into Ukraine.
The correct response is "Fuck you vm for that."
March 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
This is why a debate about the facts always benefits Trump/Vance. All the support happened under Biden, and Trump halted it for a year.
They wanted Zelensky to thank Trump for Trump's concerted effort to reward Putin for raping his way into Ukraine.
The correct response is "Fuck you vm for that."
They wanted Zelensky to thank Trump for Trump's concerted effort to reward Putin for raping his way into Ukraine.
The correct response is "Fuck you vm for that."
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March 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Great thought piece by @timothysnyder.bsky.social on how where US is headed is following the path of Russian oligarchy - all while riding on a train in Ukraine near the front lines.
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Crossing a line
Borders between one kind of life and another
open.substack.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Great thought piece by @timothysnyder.bsky.social on how where US is headed is following the path of Russian oligarchy - all while riding on a train in Ukraine near the front lines.
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Thanks, Google. Falling in line with the new regime.
They've also changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to that stupid name on Google Maps.
Thanks, Google. Falling in line with the new regime.
They've also changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to that stupid name on Google Maps.
Google Calendar removes Black History Month, Pride and other cultural events
Company says listed holidays were not ‘sustainable’ for its model as tech firms roll back diversity efforts
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Thanks, Google. Falling in line with the new regime.
They've also changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to that stupid name on Google Maps.
Thanks, Google. Falling in line with the new regime.
They've also changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to that stupid name on Google Maps.
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For those new here, I spent last year writing for @newrepublic.com about an extremist tech ideology.
It calls for tech elites to control governments and/or create new ones. It seeks to dismantle nations and destroy democracy.
Some call it the "Network State," and it may now seem familiar to you 🧵
It calls for tech elites to control governments and/or create new ones. It seeks to dismantle nations and destroy democracy.
Some call it the "Network State," and it may now seem familiar to you 🧵
February 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
For those new here, I spent last year writing for @newrepublic.com about an extremist tech ideology.
It calls for tech elites to control governments and/or create new ones. It seeks to dismantle nations and destroy democracy.
Some call it the "Network State," and it may now seem familiar to you 🧵
It calls for tech elites to control governments and/or create new ones. It seeks to dismantle nations and destroy democracy.
Some call it the "Network State," and it may now seem familiar to you 🧵
Rep Buddy Carter (R-GA) drops new legislation to rename Greenland, an autonomous territory part of another country that we have no claim to or authority over.
The name he came up with: Red, White, and Blueland.
At least he used an Oxford comma. 🤦🏻♀️
The name he came up with: Red, White, and Blueland.
At least he used an Oxford comma. 🤦🏻♀️
February 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Rep Buddy Carter (R-GA) drops new legislation to rename Greenland, an autonomous territory part of another country that we have no claim to or authority over.
The name he came up with: Red, White, and Blueland.
At least he used an Oxford comma. 🤦🏻♀️
The name he came up with: Red, White, and Blueland.
At least he used an Oxford comma. 🤦🏻♀️
Breaking down how much money Elon Musk's Starlink received from USAID www.snopes.com/news/2025/02...
Breaking down how much money Musk's Starlink received from USAID
A senator from Vermont claimed Elon Musk's Starlink received "millions" from the humanitarian aid agency.
www.snopes.com
February 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Breaking down how much money Elon Musk's Starlink received from USAID www.snopes.com/news/2025/02...
An important reminder for when you just need to take a break from the fire hose of insanity! In fact, make sure you DO take breaks because it's going to be a very, very long next few years, friends.
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How a Mindful Hobby Could Help You Break Your After-Work ‘Doomscrolling’ Habit
Many people have successfully replaced their ‘doomscrolling’ habit with a hobby.
getpocket.com
February 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
An important reminder for when you just need to take a break from the fire hose of insanity! In fact, make sure you DO take breaks because it's going to be a very, very long next few years, friends.
getpocket.com/explore/item...
getpocket.com/explore/item...
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🚨 CALL TO ACTION THREAD: Demand Accountability! 🚨
1️⃣ Elon Musk & his employees have illegally taken over OPM, Treasury, & critical payment systems like Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. This is unconstitutional. Call your State Attorney General & urge them to prosecute. Script in image & thread
1️⃣ Elon Musk & his employees have illegally taken over OPM, Treasury, & critical payment systems like Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. This is unconstitutional. Call your State Attorney General & urge them to prosecute. Script in image & thread
![Call Script to State Attorneys General
Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am a concerned citizen calling from [Your State].
I am calling to urge [State Attorney General's Name] to take immediate action against Elon Musk and his employees for their illegal and unconstitutional takeover of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the U.S. Treasury, and critical citizen benefit systems like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
This unlawful seizure of government infrastructure has given Musk and his associates unauthorized access to:
Citizens' personal data
Federal employee records
Treasury operations and financial transactions
Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid payment systems
This is a direct violation of federal and state laws protecting government institutions and the private information of millions of Americans. It is also an unconstitutional power grab, as no private individual or corporation has the right to control or override the financial and security functions of the U.S. government. DOGE is not a fourth branch of government.
I demand that the State Attorney General use their full authority to investigate and criminally prosecute Elon Musk and his employees for these illegal actions. This is not just a federal issue-state laws protecting residents' privacy, financial security, and data integrity have been blatantly violated.
Will the Attorney General take action to protect the rights of the people of [Your State] from this unconstitutional takeover?
I expect a prompt response and a public commitment to upholding the rule of law.
Thank you for your time.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:quu4h7b5nl6ktn4cqq65b3ja/bafkreifpwaynvvmq3wkd6awf4kkcfwe7r7llubs3fnaz5ghwdnbyfowjtq@jpeg)
February 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🚨 CALL TO ACTION THREAD: Demand Accountability! 🚨
1️⃣ Elon Musk & his employees have illegally taken over OPM, Treasury, & critical payment systems like Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. This is unconstitutional. Call your State Attorney General & urge them to prosecute. Script in image & thread
1️⃣ Elon Musk & his employees have illegally taken over OPM, Treasury, & critical payment systems like Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. This is unconstitutional. Call your State Attorney General & urge them to prosecute. Script in image & thread
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🚨NEW: I joined 150+ House Democrats in demanding answers from the Treasury Secretary about Elon Musk’s access to sensitive data and classified Treasury payment systems.
We’re working to stop the richest man in the world from rooting around in your Social Security and Medicare unchecked.
We’re working to stop the richest man in the world from rooting around in your Social Security and Medicare unchecked.
February 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
🚨NEW: I joined 150+ House Democrats in demanding answers from the Treasury Secretary about Elon Musk’s access to sensitive data and classified Treasury payment systems.
We’re working to stop the richest man in the world from rooting around in your Social Security and Medicare unchecked.
We’re working to stop the richest man in the world from rooting around in your Social Security and Medicare unchecked.
This is a big, fat lie from Dear Leader.
Trump fired off psychotic posts like this this morning, then turned around and called for unity at a prayer breakfast
February 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This is a big, fat lie from Dear Leader.
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Elon Musk and his goons have committed a breach of HIPAA.
a man wearing glasses is standing in front of a sign that says violation
ALT: a man wearing glasses is standing in front of a sign that says violation
media.tenor.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Elon Musk and his goons have committed a breach of HIPAA.
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BREAKING: we just blocked Musk & Trump out of the Treasury systems!
Court order just secured — big win by us at @sddaction.bsky.social & our partners including @publiccitizen.bsky.social!
Court order just secured — big win by us at @sddaction.bsky.social & our partners including @publiccitizen.bsky.social!
February 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
BREAKING: we just blocked Musk & Trump out of the Treasury systems!
Court order just secured — big win by us at @sddaction.bsky.social & our partners including @publiccitizen.bsky.social!
Court order just secured — big win by us at @sddaction.bsky.social & our partners including @publiccitizen.bsky.social!
What? Why? What fresh hell is this, now?
www.msn.com/en-us/news/t...
www.msn.com/en-us/news/t...
MSN
www.msn.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
What? Why? What fresh hell is this, now?
www.msn.com/en-us/news/t...
www.msn.com/en-us/news/t...
This is NOT business as usual! Dear Democrats: We need you to fight!!
- please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...
- please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...
Democrats: This isn't business as usual, we need you to fight!
We are in an overwhelming crisis. After just over two weeks in office, the Trump administration has unleashed wave after wave of catastrophic attacks—even going so far as cutting off critical funding ...
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February 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This is NOT business as usual! Dear Democrats: We need you to fight!!
- please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...
- please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...
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BREAKING: DOGE has gained access to Medicare and Medicaid payment systems www.investing.com/news/politic...
Elon Musk's DOGE team examines Medicare and Medicaid Services - WSJ By Investing.com
Elon Musk's DOGE team examines Medicare and Medicaid Services - WSJ
www.investing.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
BREAKING: DOGE has gained access to Medicare and Medicaid payment systems www.investing.com/news/politic...
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This is why I'm concerned all the speculation of Musk and Trump parting ways won't happen anytime soon. Musk has built a PAC that's still working post-election to advance Trump's goals. They need each other.
"There's a guy named Elon Musk who is going to finance it." Trump's team is using the mention of Elon Musk's wealth to pressure lawmakers, ABC News says. abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
Trump team warns Republicans to support Cabinet picks or face primary funded by Musk
As controversy continues to cloud some of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, his team has a sharp warning for Republicans who don't fall in line, ABC's Jonathan Karl reports.
abcnews.go.com
November 21, 2024 at 7:46 PM
This is why I'm concerned all the speculation of Musk and Trump parting ways won't happen anytime soon. Musk has built a PAC that's still working post-election to advance Trump's goals. They need each other.
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We've reached the "facts don't matter, decency doesn't matter, nothing matters except the wishes of our beloved dictator" stage of American history.
House has ‘numerous’ photos from women who say they were paid a total of more than $10,000 by Gaetz for sex, lawyer says | CNN Politics
Two women who claim they were paid for sex by former Rep. Matt Gaetz provided House ethics investigators with “numerous” photos related to time they spent with the Florida Republican, a lawyer for the...
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:36 PM
We've reached the "facts don't matter, decency doesn't matter, nothing matters except the wishes of our beloved dictator" stage of American history.
Ah, QAnon, the hypocrite gift that never stops giving.
November 20, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Ah, QAnon, the hypocrite gift that never stops giving.
Still, somehow, gobsmacked at learning from The Daily Show last night that the McDonalds pic was a literal castigation & public shaming for RFK Jr for daring to publicly say something negative about Trump's plane-food choices. Holy shite. youtu.be/HNcmo-K5Xsg?... | Clip starts at 8:21
Jon Stewart Urges Dems to Fight Like Republicans and Exploit Loopholes | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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November 20, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Still, somehow, gobsmacked at learning from The Daily Show last night that the McDonalds pic was a literal castigation & public shaming for RFK Jr for daring to publicly say something negative about Trump's plane-food choices. Holy shite. youtu.be/HNcmo-K5Xsg?... | Clip starts at 8:21
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November 19, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Pinned post time! If anyone is interested in my published stories (and those of my alter egotist, A.J. Harris), you can find more information here. And we thank you for your support:
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In light of Trump's just-now pick of Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, let me remind everyone of this 2021 article in Scientific American: www.scientificamerican.com/article/dr-o...
Dr. Oz Shouldn't Be a Senator--or a Doctor
His brand of misinformation has already tarnished medicine. In the halls of Congress, he’d do much worse
www.scientificamerican.com
November 19, 2024 at 9:18 PM
In light of Trump's just-now pick of Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, let me remind everyone of this 2021 article in Scientific American: www.scientificamerican.com/article/dr-o...