sharon
@ssmoserjolly.bsky.social
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For me it’s tempting to think farms and ranches are getting what they voted for, but the reality is that when they fail the land is scooped by private equity. We have too much land owned by private investors from the US and other nations. It’s hard work to make a living on a family farm or ranch.
Farming counties supported Trump in the 2024 election, with 78% of voters in these areas backing him, despite the challenges they faced under his trade policies. This support is often attributed to cultural factors & his appeal to rural, socially conservative values. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
These MAGA Voters Are Getting Hit Hardest By Trump Policies — And They're 'Upset'
And the government shutdown is making it worse.
www.huffpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
For me it’s tempting to think farms and ranches are getting what they voted for, but the reality is that when they fail the land is scooped by private equity. We have too much land owned by private investors from the US and other nations. It’s hard work to make a living on a family farm or ranch.
I would add this: “… he was nothing but a pathetic conman and a failure“… who liked young girls.
November 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I would add this: “… he was nothing but a pathetic conman and a failure“… who liked young girls.
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Stopped in the Rockwell museum in western Mass a few years ago. Surprisingly great.
65 years ago on Nov. 14, little Ruby Bridges was escorted into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Norman Rockwell, renowned for blissful depictions of Americana, did this remarkable painting for Look magazine. Printed as a double page, over-size spread, it's his masterpiece.
November 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Stopped in the Rockwell museum in western Mass a few years ago. Surprisingly great.
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Democrat Kimberly Owens defeats Krista Bokhari in Charlotte District 6, ending longtime Republican seat www.yahoo.com/news/article...
For the first time, a Democrat will represent south Charlotte
Kimberly Owens defeated Krista Bokhari Tuesday night for Charlotte City Council District 6.
www.yahoo.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Democrat Kimberly Owens defeats Krista Bokhari in Charlotte District 6, ending longtime Republican seat www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
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BREAKING: Twenty-four survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, demanding that Congress vote to release the long-awaited Epstein files. meidasnews.com/news/survivo...
meidasnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
BREAKING: Twenty-four survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, demanding that Congress vote to release the long-awaited Epstein files. meidasnews.com/news/survivo...
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Thanks Hoosiers!!
Thanks Kansas!!
I ♥️ IU and KU!!
Thanks Kansas!!
I ♥️ IU and KU!!
November 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Thanks Hoosiers!!
Thanks Kansas!!
I ♥️ IU and KU!!
Thanks Kansas!!
I ♥️ IU and KU!!
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I’ve only posted one GFM, and it’s my intention never to post another. But this one is close to my heart. I know the family personally and have visited with them countless times. If you can help out, it would be great. If not, I completely understand - but a retweet is free.
gofund.me/e44538b52
gofund.me/e44538b52
Donate to Support Betty's Fight to Keep Her Home, organized by Patricia Winter
Betty is an 86-year-old widow who has always been proud of her independence. A… Patricia Winter needs your support for Support Betty's Fight to Keep Her Home
gofund.me
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I’ve only posted one GFM, and it’s my intention never to post another. But this one is close to my heart. I know the family personally and have visited with them countless times. If you can help out, it would be great. If not, I completely understand - but a retweet is free.
gofund.me/e44538b52
gofund.me/e44538b52
with Paha Sapa carved up in the background photo of that thief
Hide the salami, indeed.
This is the whole grift tho. Fake "emergency" to shift money to contractor friends.
This is the whole grift tho. Fake "emergency" to shift money to contractor friends.
NEW: DHS invoked the “national emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
November 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
with Paha Sapa carved up in the background photo of that thief
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A mesmerizing view of a globular cluster
(Credit: NASA & ESA)
(Credit: NASA & ESA)
November 15, 2025 at 7:40 AM
A mesmerizing view of a globular cluster
(Credit: NASA & ESA)
(Credit: NASA & ESA)
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www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/11/14/w...
SAN ANTONIO – Wearing a white shirt emblazoned with “John Beam” and a black heart on the front, Warriors coach Steve Kerr began his pregame news conference in San Antonio on Friday night by sharing his thoughts on the late football coach and Oakland icon.
SAN ANTONIO – Wearing a white shirt emblazoned with “John Beam” and a black heart on the front, Warriors coach Steve Kerr began his pregame news conference in San Antonio on Friday night by sharing his thoughts on the late football coach and Oakland icon.
Warriors’ Steve Kerr remembers slain Oakland football ‘legend’ John Beam
Warriors coach Steve Kerr expresses condolences, calls to address gun violence
www.pressdemocrat.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:25 AM
www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/11/14/w...
SAN ANTONIO – Wearing a white shirt emblazoned with “John Beam” and a black heart on the front, Warriors coach Steve Kerr began his pregame news conference in San Antonio on Friday night by sharing his thoughts on the late football coach and Oakland icon.
SAN ANTONIO – Wearing a white shirt emblazoned with “John Beam” and a black heart on the front, Warriors coach Steve Kerr began his pregame news conference in San Antonio on Friday night by sharing his thoughts on the late football coach and Oakland icon.
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Good morning, Bluesky! 🌞
A sunrise over the Asian Pacific from Hualien, on the island of Taiwan. Enjoy your Sunday. 😎
My Portfolio:
portfolio.pixelfed.social/JoeGarrity
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #island #sunrise #photography
A sunrise over the Asian Pacific from Hualien, on the island of Taiwan. Enjoy your Sunday. 😎
My Portfolio:
portfolio.pixelfed.social/JoeGarrity
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #island #sunrise #photography
November 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Good morning, Bluesky! 🌞
A sunrise over the Asian Pacific from Hualien, on the island of Taiwan. Enjoy your Sunday. 😎
My Portfolio:
portfolio.pixelfed.social/JoeGarrity
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #island #sunrise #photography
A sunrise over the Asian Pacific from Hualien, on the island of Taiwan. Enjoy your Sunday. 😎
My Portfolio:
portfolio.pixelfed.social/JoeGarrity
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #island #sunrise #photography
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Good morning to these future governors!
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Good morning to these future governors!
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More people voted in New York City’s election this year than they have in 50 years.
That’s a win for democracy, and a testament to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's inspiring campaign.
Congratulations to the next mayor of the greatest city in the world. 🗽
That’s a win for democracy, and a testament to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's inspiring campaign.
Congratulations to the next mayor of the greatest city in the world. 🗽
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
More people voted in New York City’s election this year than they have in 50 years.
That’s a win for democracy, and a testament to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's inspiring campaign.
Congratulations to the next mayor of the greatest city in the world. 🗽
That’s a win for democracy, and a testament to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's inspiring campaign.
Congratulations to the next mayor of the greatest city in the world. 🗽
:)
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 AM
:)
“…voters expressing overwhelming opposition to what the people they elected to represent them are doing…”
I like that.
I like that.
This isn't "internal recriminations." It's voters expressing overwhelming opposition to what the people they elected to represent them are doing, and anyone--either in journalism or politics--who characterizes it as infighting is either not seeing and hearing what's right in front of them or lying.
The sooner we get past internal recriminations and back to fighting united, the better off we all are — the likelier our victory next November.
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 AM
“…voters expressing overwhelming opposition to what the people they elected to represent them are doing…”
I like that.
I like that.
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If the GOP didn't feel those who don't subscribe to their ideology—in Texas—breathing down their necks, they wouldn't be this desperate. People need to remember that after Gov. Ann Richards, the GOP took over via cheating, & the Corp-DNC hasn't invested tangiblly in Texas since; they've forgone us.
August 19, 2025 at 5:42 AM
If the GOP didn't feel those who don't subscribe to their ideology—in Texas—breathing down their necks, they wouldn't be this desperate. People need to remember that after Gov. Ann Richards, the GOP took over via cheating, & the Corp-DNC hasn't invested tangiblly in Texas since; they've forgone us.
… Caligula… Sisera …
This is the president of the United States taking a break from gold-and-marble interior renovations to say he’ll defy a court order to feed hungry Americans.
Nero would be proud.
Nero would be proud.
November 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM
… Caligula… Sisera …
arrghh
you 8 have gone stupid
you 8 have gone stupid
November 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
arrghh
you 8 have gone stupid
you 8 have gone stupid
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What was the damn point of the shutdown? People missed paychecks, families went without SNAP, and Democrats walked away with nothing.
This isn’t about moderates versus the far left. It’s about who’s actually fighting for people who are struggling.
She nails where so many of us are right now.
This isn’t about moderates versus the far left. It’s about who’s actually fighting for people who are struggling.
She nails where so many of us are right now.
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
What was the damn point of the shutdown? People missed paychecks, families went without SNAP, and Democrats walked away with nothing.
This isn’t about moderates versus the far left. It’s about who’s actually fighting for people who are struggling.
She nails where so many of us are right now.
This isn’t about moderates versus the far left. It’s about who’s actually fighting for people who are struggling.
She nails where so many of us are right now.
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Two realities
#stunday #photograohy #landscape #pond #reflection #eastcoastkin #birds #heron #forestfriday #trees
#stunday #photograohy #landscape #pond #reflection #eastcoastkin #birds #heron #forestfriday #trees
November 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Two realities
#stunday #photograohy #landscape #pond #reflection #eastcoastkin #birds #heron #forestfriday #trees
#stunday #photograohy #landscape #pond #reflection #eastcoastkin #birds #heron #forestfriday #trees