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Carl Sagan when asked, "Are you a Socialist?"

I’m not going to cave on tariffs! But also these are a negotiation! But also these are permanent! We need these tariffs now! But also I will pause them and maybe turn them back on!

Very, VERY rare to witness men—especially wealthy white men—talk so openly about grief and suffering. Have long appreciated this moving aspect of who @stephencolbert.bsky.social is. 🖤🖤

Went to 4 area events all today!

What do murderers look like? Do they wear suits and kill with words, or a lack thereof?

Our Secretary of Defense almost certainly has more threatening/extremist tattoos and has more credibly been accused of sexual assault than almost all of the people being sent to El Salvador. No exaggeration.

Science, folks. Science. This is wonderful news.

Here’s an idea: If “waste, fraud and abuse” are actually being uncovered, could we see a couple examples that can be investigated and confirmed by an independent 3rd party? Because I believe DOGE is theater.

Strikes me as appropriate tone. Disgust at the whiny incompetent behavior by a deeply selfish and outta touch Pres

Thank you to everyone who has joined the resistance! Our ranks grow stronger every day.

Let's be very clear: Strong men - men who are truly role models - don't need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful. People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together. ~ Michelle Obama

Saw on Threads; posting here: a New Yorker named Chloe Elentári, at Friday rally @ Stonewall Natl Monument. I firmly support the power of NONVIOLENT resistance but I'm not too naive. The thrill I felt! wondering "what's in her hand, a sponge?" ...oh it's a BRICK. Our History. Resistance. PRIDE. Love

Keep going. No matter how bad things may seem. No matter how many tears you’ve cried. No matter how hopeless it seems. Keep going. You are worth it. You are able. We are here. We won’t let you fail. Keep going

Apple Cider Vinegar (netflix show bout a scam) is so reminiscent of what's happening to US govt now. Some questioning of doctors or of govt is legitimate, but scammers exploit this, play victim when confronted, & by the time earnest followers lose trust, it may be too late to stop the cancer/fascism

Elon Musk’s team is set to delve into the nation’s aviation system, with his 20-year-old staffers utilizing AI to assist the FAA in a rapid overhaul of aviation technology. However, a more practical solution would be to simply hire more workers, as the FAA is severely short-staffed.

"More than 40,000 federal workers have accepted the offer, the Wh.Hs. press secretary told reporters as the judge’s ruling was being issued.“We encourage [more workers] to accept the very generous offer,” she said, adding, “We’ll find highly competent individuals who want to fill these roles.” So...

So if Congress' role in appropriating money, all those hard-won laws, is ignored by the Trump Administration, which includes the IRS; if this unelected billionaire from S Africa has access to US govt and citizens' information; if we still pay the IRS, it's now Taxation Without Representation.