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Princess Leon calling Americans who receive federal benefits the “Parasite Class” on the same day the Rump administration announces plans to purchase $400 million armored deathraps (I mean Teslas) is totally on point for this administration.

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Is this really only the sixth day?

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As of 7/1/24, the adult US population was approximately 340,000,000. In the 2024 election, appx 152,000,000 voted. Of those, approximately 77,300,000 voted for Trump. This means only 22.3% of US adults voted for him. As a company, does it make sense to align your policies w/ 22.3% of the population?

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Costco shareholders just sent a clear message: DEI is here to stay. Attempts to roll back progress were crushed—because diversity isn’t a ‘risk,’ it’s a strength. 🔥 So, keep the $1.50 hotdogs coming 🌭

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I see a lot of people talking about where we should shop now. Here is a thought: let’s all cut back on shopping altogether. Hear me out. Buy necessities and save money. Shop at independent/progressive businesses when you buy. Reuse what you have [CONTINUED below]

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There is indeed a Christian voice of misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, and bigotry that has the megaphone and the platform right now and we refuse to let it speak for us. johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/a-statemen...

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Egg prices hit record highs this week. Much of the increase is the result of egg shortages brought on by avian flu. How has Trump responded? By ordering public health agencies to cease communications with the public. His presidency is a threat to our health and our wallets.

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If you made this argument back in the day you were smugly dismissed as an economically illiterate lefty. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

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Nothing about MAGA is about religion. It is its own religion. With a false prophet.

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Just a thought for someone like @bcuban.bsky.social w/ resources & wants to make a difference. Create a social site that focuses on preserving and sharing real education (the stuff they are taking out of the schools) but make it edgy & fun so the youth will use it. And have real content moderators.

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What happened to checks and balances? Senators need to read the fucking job description.

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Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants. Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this. Do not.

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So TikTok is censoring links now? This shit is ridiculous.

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Missouri is 49th in funding for public schools -- 50th in starting teacher pay. We don’t provide public schools with enough for the basics. The state funds just 32% of schools’ budget --residents must pay for the bulk of their local school budget through property taxes. pv4ps.org/public-schoo...

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One big fucking game to make the uneducated believe Donald Trump saved the house after setting it on fire.

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It was just as cold for Obama's inauguration in 2009, fyi.

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It has always been a grift

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Snoop Dogg a/k/a Kanye West Coast

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No crybabies having insurrections today? Just checking.

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The “family values” party supported this guy and then tried to cover it up.

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Holy shit. Donald Trump responds to the “President Musk” memes and says “no Elon’s not going to be president. I’m safe. He wasn’t born in this country.” It’s working. 🤣

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Last boost for a couple days.❄️🧵 @bohemianmelody.bsky.social @michaelkauter.bsky.social @carlissagilliam.bsky.social @harryprinceharry.bsky.social @mytrain666.bsky.social @lila8.bsky.social @rmz1961.bsky.social @airbasealmighty.bsky.social @pitfriend.bsky.social @paisleynclouds.bsky.social

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I don’t want to hear about the “radical left” from people who pose their kids with guns for Christmas cards.

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Sickening hypocrisy.

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Marvin Gaye's 'Trouble Man' Soundtrack was originally released 52 years ago on December 8, 1972 album.ink/TroubleMan

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I understand hating opinion columns, I say this as an opinion columnist, but reporting is good and if American democracy is going to survive we desperately need reporting to expose corruption.

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@usatoday.com after yesterday’s “Opinion” piece by Nicole Russell (www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...) I am blocking you on all apps and social networks. Not that you care but have fun promoting red state agendas here.

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Accurate.

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“Don’t feed the trolls” also extends to bad opinion pieces in papers of record. They run them bc people react to them the most. If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change. It’s not easy and takes constant practice!

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Interesting post on how regulatory capture at the local level aggravates income inequality

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Princess Leon calling Americans who receive federal benefits the “Parasite Class” on the same day the Rump administration announces plans to purchase $400 million armored deathraps (I mean Teslas) is totally on point for this administration.

Is this really only the sixth day?

As of 7/1/24, the adult US population was approximately 340,000,000. In the 2024 election, appx 152,000,000 voted. Of those, approximately 77,300,000 voted for Trump. This means only 22.3% of US adults voted for him. As a company, does it make sense to align your policies w/ 22.3% of the population?

Costco shareholders just sent a clear message: DEI is here to stay. Attempts to roll back progress were crushed—because diversity isn’t a ‘risk,’ it’s a strength. 🔥 So, keep the $1.50 hotdogs coming 🌭

I see a lot of people talking about where we should shop now. Here is a thought: let’s all cut back on shopping altogether. Hear me out. Buy necessities and save money. Shop at independent/progressive businesses when you buy. Reuse what you have [CONTINUED below]

There is indeed a Christian voice of misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, and bigotry that has the megaphone and the platform right now and we refuse to let it speak for us. johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/a-statemen...

Egg prices hit record highs this week. Much of the increase is the result of egg shortages brought on by avian flu. How has Trump responded? By ordering public health agencies to cease communications with the public. His presidency is a threat to our health and our wallets.

If you made this argument back in the day you were smugly dismissed as an economically illiterate lefty. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Nothing about MAGA is about religion. It is its own religion. With a false prophet.

Just a thought for someone like @bcuban.bsky.social w/ resources & wants to make a difference. Create a social site that focuses on preserving and sharing real education (the stuff they are taking out of the schools) but make it edgy & fun so the youth will use it. And have real content moderators.

What happened to checks and balances? Senators need to read the fucking job description.

Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants. Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this. Do not.

So TikTok is censoring links now? This shit is ridiculous.

Missouri is 49th in funding for public schools -- 50th in starting teacher pay. We don’t provide public schools with enough for the basics. The state funds just 32% of schools’ budget --residents must pay for the bulk of their local school budget through property taxes. pv4ps.org/public-schoo...

One big fucking game to make the uneducated believe Donald Trump saved the house after setting it on fire.

It was just as cold for Obama's inauguration in 2009, fyi.

It has always been a grift

Snoop Dogg a/k/a Kanye West Coast

No crybabies having insurrections today? Just checking.

The “family values” party supported this guy and then tried to cover it up.

Holy shit. Donald Trump responds to the “President Musk” memes and says “no Elon’s not going to be president. I’m safe. He wasn’t born in this country.” It’s working. 🤣

Last boost for a couple days.❄️🧵 @bohemianmelody.bsky.social @michaelkauter.bsky.social @carlissagilliam.bsky.social @harryprinceharry.bsky.social @mytrain666.bsky.social @lila8.bsky.social @rmz1961.bsky.social @airbasealmighty.bsky.social @pitfriend.bsky.social @paisleynclouds.bsky.social

I don’t want to hear about the “radical left” from people who pose their kids with guns for Christmas cards.

Sickening hypocrisy.

Marvin Gaye's 'Trouble Man' Soundtrack was originally released 52 years ago on December 8, 1972 album.ink/TroubleMan

I understand hating opinion columns, I say this as an opinion columnist, but reporting is good and if American democracy is going to survive we desperately need reporting to expose corruption.

@usatoday.com after yesterday’s “Opinion” piece by Nicole Russell (www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...) I am blocking you on all apps and social networks. Not that you care but have fun promoting red state agendas here.

Accurate.

Interesting post on how regulatory capture at the local level aggravates income inequality

We’re getting there! Help us beat them. Everyone who likes and reposts this will get a follow back!

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The Helix Nebula captured by NASA'S Hubble space telescope