SpryOldLorax
@spryoldlorax.bsky.social
I speak for me: a Liberal, a Democrat, & a Sane person who believes in facts, reality, science, healthcare, & civil rights. I fight for a sustainable future.
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Languages: English/C#/SQL
Liberal AF
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Languages: English/C#/SQL
Liberal AF
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"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."
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Don’t let premium increases catch you off guard!
If you get your health insurance through the ACA Marketplace, now’s the time to review your coverage.
✅ Update your info
✅ Choose your plan by Dec. 15
✅ Double-check auto pay before Dec. 31
✅ Revisit by Jan. 15 to see if rates have changed
If you get your health insurance through the ACA Marketplace, now’s the time to review your coverage.
✅ Update your info
✅ Choose your plan by Dec. 15
✅ Double-check auto pay before Dec. 31
✅ Revisit by Jan. 15 to see if rates have changed
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Don’t let premium increases catch you off guard!
If you get your health insurance through the ACA Marketplace, now’s the time to review your coverage.
✅ Update your info
✅ Choose your plan by Dec. 15
✅ Double-check auto pay before Dec. 31
✅ Revisit by Jan. 15 to see if rates have changed
If you get your health insurance through the ACA Marketplace, now’s the time to review your coverage.
✅ Update your info
✅ Choose your plan by Dec. 15
✅ Double-check auto pay before Dec. 31
✅ Revisit by Jan. 15 to see if rates have changed
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“I’ve been hearing that standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She also asked openly, ‘What’s the point of standards?’” one CBS source said.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss wants to take down ‘too much power’ CBS News Standards unit: sources
EXCLUSIVE: Internal rumblings within the newsroom come after the S&P head resigned and the network disbanded its vaunted Race and Culture unit.
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“I’ve been hearing that standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She also asked openly, ‘What’s the point of standards?’” one CBS source said.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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The hate for Schumer and Jeffries is dangerous. They hate Dems more than repubs and that’s ALL anyone needs to know about their motives.
November 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The hate for Schumer and Jeffries is dangerous. They hate Dems more than repubs and that’s ALL anyone needs to know about their motives.
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This, this, fucking *this*.
Thank god more people are starting to say these common sense things! Because a hell of a lot of supremely dishonest folks have decided falsely smearing Dems is more important than dealing with How Things Work.
Thank god more people are starting to say these common sense things! Because a hell of a lot of supremely dishonest folks have decided falsely smearing Dems is more important than dealing with How Things Work.
Schumer led Senate Democrats in fighting Trump over healthcare, period.
If you think Senate leaders can control members of their caucus, you don’t know much about the Senate. And before you say “McConnell,” remember why we still have the ACA when Trump and McConnell wanted it gone.
If you think Senate leaders can control members of their caucus, you don’t know much about the Senate. And before you say “McConnell,” remember why we still have the ACA when Trump and McConnell wanted it gone.
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This, this, fucking *this*.
Thank god more people are starting to say these common sense things! Because a hell of a lot of supremely dishonest folks have decided falsely smearing Dems is more important than dealing with How Things Work.
Thank god more people are starting to say these common sense things! Because a hell of a lot of supremely dishonest folks have decided falsely smearing Dems is more important than dealing with How Things Work.
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Every time I ask the question "what are they supposed to do", I get a response of shit they are already doing.
At what point do you axe grinders admit that you are talking out of your ass from a place of grievance and not fact?
At what point do you decide to pay attention to the world around you?
At what point do you axe grinders admit that you are talking out of your ass from a place of grievance and not fact?
At what point do you decide to pay attention to the world around you?
November 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Every time I ask the question "what are they supposed to do", I get a response of shit they are already doing.
At what point do you axe grinders admit that you are talking out of your ass from a place of grievance and not fact?
At what point do you decide to pay attention to the world around you?
At what point do you axe grinders admit that you are talking out of your ass from a place of grievance and not fact?
At what point do you decide to pay attention to the world around you?
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Senate Republicans are calling to cut Medicaid and CHIP by over $1 trillion, growing to an 18% cut by 2034.
This would be at least four times the size of the largest Medicaid cut in history.
This would be at least four times the size of the largest Medicaid cut in history.
June 29, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Senate Republicans are calling to cut Medicaid and CHIP by over $1 trillion, growing to an 18% cut by 2034.
This would be at least four times the size of the largest Medicaid cut in history.
This would be at least four times the size of the largest Medicaid cut in history.
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Chyle white Millennials are going theee fuck off on them 8 Democrats and perhaps if they put this much energy into keeping Republicans out of office, perhaps we wouldnt have a 34x convicted felon stealing these babies fruit snacks.
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Chyle white Millennials are going theee fuck off on them 8 Democrats and perhaps if they put this much energy into keeping Republicans out of office, perhaps we wouldnt have a 34x convicted felon stealing these babies fruit snacks.
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White people.
Millenials, Zoomers, Boomers, GenX— it’s a majority of white people from ANY demographic, ANY education livel, ANY GODDAMN THING, because white people are convinced *they know better.*
Always.
Millenials, Zoomers, Boomers, GenX— it’s a majority of white people from ANY demographic, ANY education livel, ANY GODDAMN THING, because white people are convinced *they know better.*
Always.
(Ahem)
Chyle white Millennials are going theee fuck off on them 8 Democrats and perhaps if they put this much energy into keeping Republicans out of office, perhaps we wouldnt have a 34x convicted felon stealing these babies fruit snacks.
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
White people.
Millenials, Zoomers, Boomers, GenX— it’s a majority of white people from ANY demographic, ANY education livel, ANY GODDAMN THING, because white people are convinced *they know better.*
Always.
Millenials, Zoomers, Boomers, GenX— it’s a majority of white people from ANY demographic, ANY education livel, ANY GODDAMN THING, because white people are convinced *they know better.*
Always.
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In 1972, Shirley Chisholm declared her candidacy for POTUS, shattering barriers as the first woman & African American to seek the nomination of a major political party.
Her #CupOfJoe was 'Unbought and Unbossed’, something we could use more of.
Her #CupOfJoe was 'Unbought and Unbossed’, something we could use more of.
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
In 1972, Shirley Chisholm declared her candidacy for POTUS, shattering barriers as the first woman & African American to seek the nomination of a major political party.
Her #CupOfJoe was 'Unbought and Unbossed’, something we could use more of.
Her #CupOfJoe was 'Unbought and Unbossed’, something we could use more of.
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Let me just quickly review what Trump stands for:
1. Massive tax cuts for the top 1%.
2. No affordable health care.
3. Deregulation for the biggest companies.
4. Far too big budget deficit.
5. No immigration of any kind.
6. Lawlessness & violent ICE.
7. War on competence. /1
1. Massive tax cuts for the top 1%.
2. No affordable health care.
3. Deregulation for the biggest companies.
4. Far too big budget deficit.
5. No immigration of any kind.
6. Lawlessness & violent ICE.
7. War on competence. /1
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Let me just quickly review what Trump stands for:
1. Massive tax cuts for the top 1%.
2. No affordable health care.
3. Deregulation for the biggest companies.
4. Far too big budget deficit.
5. No immigration of any kind.
6. Lawlessness & violent ICE.
7. War on competence. /1
1. Massive tax cuts for the top 1%.
2. No affordable health care.
3. Deregulation for the biggest companies.
4. Far too big budget deficit.
5. No immigration of any kind.
6. Lawlessness & violent ICE.
7. War on competence. /1
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8. Racism.
9. Misogyny.
10. Admiration of dictators.
11. Animosity towards US democratic allies.
12. Unjustified tariffs against all but Russia.
13. Animosity to Ukraine & admiration of Putin.
14. High inflation.
15. Lower economic growth.
16. War on the poor. /2
9. Misogyny.
10. Admiration of dictators.
11. Animosity towards US democratic allies.
12. Unjustified tariffs against all but Russia.
13. Animosity to Ukraine & admiration of Putin.
14. High inflation.
15. Lower economic growth.
16. War on the poor. /2
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
8. Racism.
9. Misogyny.
10. Admiration of dictators.
11. Animosity towards US democratic allies.
12. Unjustified tariffs against all but Russia.
13. Animosity to Ukraine & admiration of Putin.
14. High inflation.
15. Lower economic growth.
16. War on the poor. /2
9. Misogyny.
10. Admiration of dictators.
11. Animosity towards US democratic allies.
12. Unjustified tariffs against all but Russia.
13. Animosity to Ukraine & admiration of Putin.
14. High inflation.
15. Lower economic growth.
16. War on the poor. /2
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17. The end of all US alliances.
18. War on science.
19. War on the best US universities.
20. War on good health care & medicine.
21. Corruption.
22. Cruelty.
How could anybody vote for anything so bad & scary? /3
18. War on science.
19. War on the best US universities.
20. War on good health care & medicine.
21. Corruption.
22. Cruelty.
How could anybody vote for anything so bad & scary? /3
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
17. The end of all US alliances.
18. War on science.
19. War on the best US universities.
20. War on good health care & medicine.
21. Corruption.
22. Cruelty.
How could anybody vote for anything so bad & scary? /3
18. War on science.
19. War on the best US universities.
20. War on good health care & medicine.
21. Corruption.
22. Cruelty.
How could anybody vote for anything so bad & scary? /3
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They have ZERO political instincts at all. They think that social media is real life.
They keep saying the young generation need to take over in government. What I see of this generation, they would be walked over by Trump and the Republicans. All they know how to do is scream about, but no solutions.
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
They have ZERO political instincts at all. They think that social media is real life.
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Every single GOP senator voted to make your health care more expensive https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/11/11/2353239/-Every-single-GOP-senator-voted-to-make-your-health-care-more-expensive?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source=
Every single GOP senator voted to make your health care more expensive
Senate Republicans on Monday night blocked a Democratic attempt to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies—a move that would have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans. ...
www.dailykos.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Every single GOP senator voted to make your health care more expensive https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/11/11/2353239/-Every-single-GOP-senator-voted-to-make-your-health-care-more-expensive?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source=
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On Veterans Day, we honor those who put service before self.
To every veteran and their families: Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. Our nation is stronger and safer because of you.
To every veteran and their families: Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. Our nation is stronger and safer because of you.
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
On Veterans Day, we honor those who put service before self.
To every veteran and their families: Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. Our nation is stronger and safer because of you.
To every veteran and their families: Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. Our nation is stronger and safer because of you.
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"As droughts intensify & insects thrive in warming forests, trees are dying of thirst while being eaten alive. It's a double assault turning once-green mountainsides into graveyards of standing dead timber...'This trend could continue as our climate continues to warm."🌏 www.king5.com/article/tech...
Washington's forests face massive tree die-off
Of Washington's 22 million forested acres, the Department of Natural Resources manages about 3 million acres of state land.
www.king5.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"As droughts intensify & insects thrive in warming forests, trees are dying of thirst while being eaten alive. It's a double assault turning once-green mountainsides into graveyards of standing dead timber...'This trend could continue as our climate continues to warm."🌏 www.king5.com/article/tech...
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Folks don't seem to remember this for some reason, but it's true!
This kind of thing happened to McConnell, too. In 2013 a similar "Gang of Eight", which included four Republicans, helped write and pass immigration reform in the Senate.
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Folks don't seem to remember this for some reason, but it's true!
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File under: The Laws of Thermodynamics are a B****
grist.org/oceans/hey-s...
grist.org/oceans/hey-s...
The ocean has been hoarding heat. Now it is building up a massive 'burp.'
Even if humans cut emissions enough to reduce global temperatures, new research shows the Southern Ocean could kick warming back into gear.
grist.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
File under: The Laws of Thermodynamics are a B****
grist.org/oceans/hey-s...
grist.org/oceans/hey-s...
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How do we honor our nation's heroes this Veterans Day?
Not with speeches. Not with thank you's.
Not with cuts to their health care, their food security, and their retirement.
We honor their sacrifice by guaranteeing them the same dignity, security, and freedom they gave to us.
Not with speeches. Not with thank you's.
Not with cuts to their health care, their food security, and their retirement.
We honor their sacrifice by guaranteeing them the same dignity, security, and freedom they gave to us.
November 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
How do we honor our nation's heroes this Veterans Day?
Not with speeches. Not with thank you's.
Not with cuts to their health care, their food security, and their retirement.
We honor their sacrifice by guaranteeing them the same dignity, security, and freedom they gave to us.
Not with speeches. Not with thank you's.
Not with cuts to their health care, their food security, and their retirement.
We honor their sacrifice by guaranteeing them the same dignity, security, and freedom they gave to us.
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Pox on you each and every Trump voter! #karmaisabitch
November 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Pox on you each and every Trump voter! #karmaisabitch
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Trump is STILL trying to deny SNAP benefits, even though several military families rely on these benefits and it’s reported that one million+ veterans use the program.
Trump and Republicans don’t value or respect our soldiers and they certainly don’t value working class Americans.
VOTE THEM OUT!
Trump and Republicans don’t value or respect our soldiers and they certainly don’t value working class Americans.
VOTE THEM OUT!
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Trump is STILL trying to deny SNAP benefits, even though several military families rely on these benefits and it’s reported that one million+ veterans use the program.
Trump and Republicans don’t value or respect our soldiers and they certainly don’t value working class Americans.
VOTE THEM OUT!
Trump and Republicans don’t value or respect our soldiers and they certainly don’t value working class Americans.
VOTE THEM OUT!
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So many of y'all are awfully cavalier about the choice between 20 million people potentially losing access to healthcare and 40 million people definitely losing access to food.
I couldn't be so casual about that choice.
Children die very quickly if they can't eat.
I couldn't be so casual about that choice.
Children die very quickly if they can't eat.
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
So many of y'all are awfully cavalier about the choice between 20 million people potentially losing access to healthcare and 40 million people definitely losing access to food.
I couldn't be so casual about that choice.
Children die very quickly if they can't eat.
I couldn't be so casual about that choice.
Children die very quickly if they can't eat.
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🚨BREAKING: In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah court struck down the GOP-controlled legislature’s congressional gerrymander and a companion law designed to entrench partisan power — restoring a fair map for the 2026 elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP Gerrymander, Restores Voter-Approved Fair Map
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🚨BREAKING: In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah court struck down the GOP-controlled legislature’s congressional gerrymander and a companion law designed to entrench partisan power — restoring a fair map for the 2026 elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...