Sally Jane
@tealover15.bsky.social
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me." C. S. Lewis
"Kindness -- that simple word. To be kind -- it covers everything, to my mind. If you're kind that's it." Roald Dahl
"Peace is liberty in tranquility." Cicero
"Kindness -- that simple word. To be kind -- it covers everything, to my mind. If you're kind that's it." Roald Dahl
"Peace is liberty in tranquility." Cicero
A very happy, healthy and prosperous new year to one and all.
Keep the faith and be kind to one another. May 2026 be a turning point for democracy and the rule of law and may they strenghten and flourish.
This is our year to VOTE, VOTE, VOTE.
Keep the faith and be kind to one another. May 2026 be a turning point for democracy and the rule of law and may they strenghten and flourish.
This is our year to VOTE, VOTE, VOTE.
January 1, 2026 at 6:14 AM
A very happy, healthy and prosperous new year to one and all.
Keep the faith and be kind to one another. May 2026 be a turning point for democracy and the rule of law and may they strenghten and flourish.
This is our year to VOTE, VOTE, VOTE.
Keep the faith and be kind to one another. May 2026 be a turning point for democracy and the rule of law and may they strenghten and flourish.
This is our year to VOTE, VOTE, VOTE.
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Not sure people are getting the real importance of the Russians fooling Trump about the Ukrainians attacking Putin's house. It was to demonstrate just how much they control his thinking--how much he is in their pocket. And it worked.
December 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Not sure people are getting the real importance of the Russians fooling Trump about the Ukrainians attacking Putin's house. It was to demonstrate just how much they control his thinking--how much he is in their pocket. And it worked.
So many of these ICE agents are a disgrace. And they are giving bonuses for more of the same to apply for jobs?
A few months ago, ICE agents shot a TikToker. The govt then charged him, alleging he tried to ram agents
Well guess what?
Body-cam footage -- which the gov't delayed disclosing -- shows that's BS.
The agent shot by mistake.
And a judge just dismissed charges.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Well guess what?
Body-cam footage -- which the gov't delayed disclosing -- shows that's BS.
The agent shot by mistake.
And a judge just dismissed charges.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
December 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
So many of these ICE agents are a disgrace. And they are giving bonuses for more of the same to apply for jobs?
His hatefulness is bottomless and so damaging to our country. The historians' books on him will be something to behold.
Meanwhile, here's Stephen Miller's latest ignorant racist screed.
December 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
His hatefulness is bottomless and so damaging to our country. The historians' books on him will be something to behold.
And a little more truth leaks out. Good.
December 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
And a little more truth leaks out. Good.
Those who finally responded to the journalists' inquiries all sounded like they were trying to emulate President Trump and his thuggish, non-responsive, nasty and entitled style. I hope one day they are all brought to account for their behavior.
“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Those who finally responded to the journalists' inquiries all sounded like they were trying to emulate President Trump and his thuggish, non-responsive, nasty and entitled style. I hope one day they are all brought to account for their behavior.
Very disturbing. They work for "us" the people of the United States. They are paid by us and yes, they are answerable to us. And the legitimate press is the vehicle to ask our questions.
“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Very disturbing. They work for "us" the people of the United States. They are paid by us and yes, they are answerable to us. And the legitimate press is the vehicle to ask our questions.
Not good.
A Russian submarine was deployed alongside a spy ship to map critical undersea infrastructure around Ireland and Britain, it has emerged...
Russian submarine followed spy ship into British waters as it mapped gas pipeline
The Royal Navy chief said earlier this month that the UK had seen a 30 per cent rise in Russian incursions in UK waters over two years
www.independent.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Not good.
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Tom Nichols on Ukraine: “It’s clear that Donald Trump either still doesn’t understand this conflict or is just lying about it. He really has no interest in doing anything but supporting Vladimir Putin’s position on this.”
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
December 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Tom Nichols on Ukraine: “It’s clear that Donald Trump either still doesn’t understand this conflict or is just lying about it. He really has no interest in doing anything but supporting Vladimir Putin’s position on this.”
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
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America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
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That’s not how GDP works. But it is how propaganda works.
December 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
That’s not how GDP works. But it is how propaganda works.
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Your president is spending 11% more days at his private company’s properties and 25% more days playing golf than at this point in his first term.
www.pbump.net/o/an-officia...
www.pbump.net/o/an-officia...
December 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Your president is spending 11% more days at his private company’s properties and 25% more days playing golf than at this point in his first term.
www.pbump.net/o/an-officia...
www.pbump.net/o/an-officia...
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Holy shit!
On the morning of the Delaney Hall confrontation, an ICE thug who would shove @replamonica.bsky.social later in the day used a racial slur.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
On the morning of the Delaney Hall confrontation, an ICE thug who would shove @replamonica.bsky.social later in the day used a racial slur.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Holy shit!
On the morning of the Delaney Hall confrontation, an ICE thug who would shove @replamonica.bsky.social later in the day used a racial slur.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
On the morning of the Delaney Hall confrontation, an ICE thug who would shove @replamonica.bsky.social later in the day used a racial slur.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Joining MSNOW at 215pm ET to discuss the latest bonkers idea - the Golden Fleet - among other things
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Trump’s Vanity Fleet
The Trump-class ships are about branding, not strategy.
www.theatlantic.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Joining MSNOW at 215pm ET to discuss the latest bonkers idea - the Golden Fleet - among other things
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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"Even Putin doesn't name classes of ships after himself. Kim Jong-un doesn't name — I mean this is crazy," @radiofreetom.bsky.social tells @timmiller.bsky.social. "We're gonna run around in circles because this unhinged old man, you know, wants to have a ship with his name on it."
December 23, 2025 at 11:15 PM
"Even Putin doesn't name classes of ships after himself. Kim Jong-un doesn't name — I mean this is crazy," @radiofreetom.bsky.social tells @timmiller.bsky.social. "We're gonna run around in circles because this unhinged old man, you know, wants to have a ship with his name on it."
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In 2016, when Russia first moved to demand payback for getting Trump elected, they tested two envoys to get to Trump. First, a buddy of Jared Kushner's. Then, W/DMITRIEV SPECIFICALLY, W/Erik Prince.
Prince & Bannon then deleted texts about what went on.
The plan has literally not changed at all.
Prince & Bannon then deleted texts about what went on.
The plan has literally not changed at all.
Did you know that the US hasn’t had an ambassador in Moscow in 6 months?
Or that our chief envoy to Russia won’t take briefings from the CIA?
But wait, there’s more. Much more in this 6-byline WSJ piece on the Witkoff-Putin axis.
Free link www.wsj.com/world/putin-...
Or that our chief envoy to Russia won’t take briefings from the CIA?
But wait, there’s more. Much more in this 6-byline WSJ piece on the Witkoff-Putin axis.
Free link www.wsj.com/world/putin-...
December 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In 2016, when Russia first moved to demand payback for getting Trump elected, they tested two envoys to get to Trump. First, a buddy of Jared Kushner's. Then, W/DMITRIEV SPECIFICALLY, W/Erik Prince.
Prince & Bannon then deleted texts about what went on.
The plan has literally not changed at all.
Prince & Bannon then deleted texts about what went on.
The plan has literally not changed at all.
Why would we want a felon's name on ANY federal building? Despicable.
It's so weird that the "surprise" "vote" happened yesterday but they had the external lettering, tarps, and crew all ready to go.
Breaking News: Workers began adding President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, despite no action by Congress to legally rename it. This sparked outrage among the Kennedy family, since it was built to be a living memorial to the 35th president.
December 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Why would we want a felon's name on ANY federal building? Despicable.
Power to the People! Literally.
Communities are rising up against data centers — and winning
Communities are rising up against data centers — and winning
Opposition against data centers came to a head in 2025.
buff.ly
December 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Power to the People! Literally.
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There will come a time when people of good faith are empowered to uphold the law.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
"They had done nothing wrong. They were not protesting. They were not chasing ICE vehicles. They were simply shopping."
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
December 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
There will come a time when people of good faith are empowered to uphold the law.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
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The "poverty penalty."
Excellent points.
Excellent points.
December 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The "poverty penalty."
Excellent points.
Excellent points.
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I keep saying this but no one is connecting the dots. The war is to satisfy legal preconditions for mass removal *domestically* of Latinos (i.e., suddenly a lot of people are going to be “Venezuelan” for purposes of removal). This is 100% Stephen Miller…oil claim is to make grandpa go along
There is no national security logic that would impel the US to want to do regime change in Venezuela. It's simply not that important. I'm not even sure wag the dog is the right metaphor for what's happening here. Seems like an insane misallocation of US national security assets and attention.
Trump: "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled ... It will only get bigger, and the shock to them will be like nothing they have ever seen before — Until such time as they return to the USA all of the Oil, Land, and other Assets that they previously stole from us."
December 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I keep saying this but no one is connecting the dots. The war is to satisfy legal preconditions for mass removal *domestically* of Latinos (i.e., suddenly a lot of people are going to be “Venezuelan” for purposes of removal). This is 100% Stephen Miller…oil claim is to make grandpa go along
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"The embarrassing, scandalous coda to the Supreme Court's TikTok ruling"--from @evelyndouek.bsky.social and me in @us.theguardian.com. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The US supreme court’s TikTok ruling is a scandal | Evelyn Douek and Jameel Jaffer
The decision means TikTok now operates under the threat that it could be forced offline with a stroke of Trump’s pen
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
"The embarrassing, scandalous coda to the Supreme Court's TikTok ruling"--from @evelyndouek.bsky.social and me in @us.theguardian.com. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Trump consolidating his influence over TikTok, a platform used by 170m Americans. If you doubt that this outcome serves American democracy or security, take it up with SCOTUS. www.axios.com/2025/12/18/t...
Scoop: TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. unit after years-long saga
The deal would end a years-long saga to force TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the company's U.S. operation.
www.axios.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Trump consolidating his influence over TikTok, a platform used by 170m Americans. If you doubt that this outcome serves American democracy or security, take it up with SCOTUS. www.axios.com/2025/12/18/t...
This is so Trump. And so disgraceful and illegal.
The White House says the Kennedy Center board vote was “unanimous”…
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
December 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This is so Trump. And so disgraceful and illegal.
“.. Trump’s $1,776 checks for more than a million troops .. come from Congressionally-allocated reconciliation funds intended to subsidize housing allowances for service members, a senior administration official confirmed.”
@defenseone.bsky.social
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
@defenseone.bsky.social
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
December 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM