My friends are starting to lose their jobs; their partners and children are losing their healthcare. The ripple effects of this destruction will be so wide ranging, I can’t even fathom. I’m planting a big garden this summer; ready to be part of my local safety net. It’s time to be all in. - ThreadSky

robinmacarthur.bsky.social • 7 days ago

My friends are starting to lose their jobs; their partners and children are losing their healthcare. The ripple effects of this destruction will be so wide ranging, I can’t even fathom. I’m planting a big garden this summer; ready to be part of my local safety net. It’s time to be all in.

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stsuous.bsky.social•6 days ago

That’s absolutely the downfall of connecting health insurance to jobs!!! Defies logic that you only get care with the right job!

robinmacarthur.bsky.social•6 days ago

agree!

auav93.bsky.social•7 days ago

Just make sure that other starving souls will not ravage your lot.

isometricfit.bsky.social•6 days ago

I think half of America is starting to grow their own veggies, I know at least 10 friends that are, including myself. Can't wait to see all these beautiful gardens.

pvdsnook.bsky.social•7 days ago

I have friends who have lost their jobs too. I honestly think the end is here.

northcandor.bsky.social•6 days ago

This is how those dystopian futures come about. A mad king destroying what was once the most admired democracies in the world. He’s beating you into poverty, illness and alienation from allies. This is how subjugation happens to once fierce American patriots. The real ones, who won’t bend get broken

dangerjane.bsky.social•7 days ago

With it being so many in such a short timespan it's going to cause issues for decades to come. I'm pretty sure unemployment is on the chopping block. We're going to have to take care of each other

sharongt.bsky.social•7 days ago

Breaks my heart every time I hear a story of someone losing their jobs and the impact on their families. No one deserves this.

pfiore8.bsky.social•7 days ago

Wow that is so lovely but even better it has immense power

redroach67.bsky.social•7 days ago

Meet your neighbors.

Meet your neighbors' neighbors.

Mutual support from the ground up.

whatareyoufor.bsky.social•7 days ago

I hope you cook some nutritious food for those who are struggling.

robinmacarthur.bsky.social•5 days ago

My friend’s fundraiser: https://gofund.me/c0d41198

robinmacarthur.bsky.social•7 days ago

More on said garden: https://open.substack.com/pub/robinmacarthur/p/mid-winter?r=4gew5&utm_medium=ios

elecehollenback.me•7 days ago

I have had a friends husband lose a job. She is about to give birth in the next week. I couldn’t get my medication that makes my arthritis bearable bc of the funding issues. I’m only 31 and have a long life to live. I only hope that this will only be four years and not longer.

sharongt.bsky.social•7 days ago

Would we ever see a bunch of MAGA people so mad that they are breaking down Mar-la-go gates and trashing it.

Hey, it would just be a peaceful protest

robinmacarthur.bsky.social•7 days ago

I am so sorry…sending solidarity and hope for good outcomes to all.

elecehollenback.me•7 days ago

Thank you 💕