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Dean Astumian, OFS

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Secular Franciscan, follower of Jesus and St. Francis, physicist interested in operating principles of synthetic and biological molecular machines, and non-equilibrium chemistry, wine, hiking, travel, social justice.

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Iran, whats that? Epstein? Who am I?

11.03.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's been less than 24 hours since Trump was confronted about it by reporters, conveniently forgetting what he said yesterday. And if he's really forgetting (doubt'Β°) stuff from less than 24 hours ago, we're in deep shit.

11.03.2026 19:21 πŸ‘ 383 πŸ” 165 πŸ’¬ 88 πŸ“Œ 27

No physicist should be depicted without a blackboard, so UK

11.03.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

never underestimate the stupidity of MAGA.

11.03.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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10.03.2026 13:46 πŸ‘ 93 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

If we select for empathy and compassion arms dealers will inevitably make less money.

11.03.2026 13:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The right call. No scientific meeting (even real ones) should be expecting non-US scientists to come into the country now (if not already committed to that).

11.03.2026 12:48 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

It is hard not to be disgusted that Trump, by openly proclaiming the racist, bigotted perspective of a whole bunch of very stupid people, and playing off their fear of immigrants, got them to vote against competent women, not to represent their interests but to use their children as cannon fodder.

11.03.2026 11:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Key Details of 13-Year-Old Trump Accuser’s Accounts Are Verified The newly corroborated details suggest the woman was truthful about numerous aspects of her life.

A new report says several personal details provided by a woman who accused Trump of abuse at age 13 were verified through records and FBI interviews, though the corroboration does not directly prove the allegations themselves. #Trump #Epstein #EpsteinFiles www.thedailybeast.com/key-details-...

10.03.2026 10:12 πŸ‘ 336 πŸ” 154 πŸ’¬ 27 πŸ“Œ 7

I hope the same principle of ending a morally illegitimate "thing" applies to presidencies as well.

11.03.2026 10:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

But what good will moving to the 51st state do?

11.03.2026 10:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

its the plot of a new horror movie.

11.03.2026 00:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

already anticipating the Gospel of the fourth Sunday of Lent?

11.03.2026 00:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chris Murphy: "I Just came from a two hour, closed door classified briefing on the war. It just confirmed to me it's totally incoherent. We are not gonna be able to achieve any of our stated objectives ... this is a disaster of epic proportions, a 10 day debacle"

10.03.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 24869 πŸ” 8609 πŸ’¬ 981 πŸ“Œ 515

Voters need to vote in overwhelming numbers to sweep the R's out, install a solid D majority in both Houses and insist on impeachment, trial, and if proven guilty voted guilty and removed. Tolerating Trump's criminal behavior for another 3 years is not survivable.

10.03.2026 11:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Two all silicon cmos special sauce lettuce cheese ...

10.03.2026 11:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How stupid he said.

09.03.2026 23:47 πŸ‘ 5607 πŸ” 1943 πŸ’¬ 253 πŸ“Œ 122
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I heard the audio. He said it.
Lord. What have y'all done.

10.03.2026 00:41 πŸ‘ 18631 πŸ” 5965 πŸ’¬ 1878 πŸ“Œ 836

No, the election of Trump changed her mind.

10.03.2026 02:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you have a Franziskaner Bier? How the Friars kept up their strength during Lent.

09.03.2026 21:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œOur government is treating the suffering of the Iranian people as a backdrop for our own entertainment … But, in the end, we lose our humanity when we are thrilled by the destructive power of our military. … The longer we remain blind to the terrible consequences of war ...

08.03.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 2856 πŸ” 894 πŸ’¬ 85 πŸ“Œ 21

why did he mispell Republicans?

09.03.2026 18:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I understand that there are a lot of folks on the left who instinctively recoil from religious language, and with good reason given its use by the right.

But please listen to this, and focus on how he's trying to realign "Christian values" so they align with and advance progressive policy goals.

09.03.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 5111 πŸ” 999 πŸ’¬ 423 πŸ“Œ 78
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08.03.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 6387 πŸ” 1070 πŸ’¬ 161 πŸ“Œ 37
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Lindsey’s diplomacy working wonders in UAE.

09.03.2026 12:13 πŸ‘ 19700 πŸ” 6745 πŸ’¬ 806 πŸ“Œ 435

you mean in 47 years?

09.03.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was hoping they would settle on Ayatollah Youso

09.03.2026 13:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Please use big words when pointing this out, that will preclude any MAGAs from understanding the implications.

09.03.2026 13:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Why don't they also make asbestos suits in case our sun goes supernova?

09.03.2026 12:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There goes Donald Trump projecting...again.

08.03.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 1078 πŸ” 337 πŸ’¬ 58 πŸ“Œ 23