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Widow, Mom, daughter/caregiver, dressmaker/designer, computer geek, and more. Blue dot in a red state. Bleeding Heart Liberal since 1969.

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I agree with you, and I probably shouldn't have commented.

19.01.2026 07:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

*an oath

19.01.2026 02:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Respectfully, I see nothing wrong with swearing and oath on something you believe in.

19.01.2026 02:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

After seeing this, I have no words...

19.01.2026 02:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If the entire situation weren't so horrible, I could see this being a Monty Python sketch.

19.01.2026 01:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Border Patrol agent questions if man is US citizen β€˜because of your accent’ | CNN Video shows the moment Ramon Menera was detained outside his home in a Minneapolis suburb on Wednesday in front of his 5-year-old daughter after a US Border Patrol agent accused him of not being a US ...

My first thought was "this is unbelievable".
Then I realized, it's just another day in Trump's playground. Nothing to see here.

www.cnn.com/2026/01/17/u...

19.01.2026 01:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

They are pro-birth. After that, not their problem.

09.01.2026 03:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Truth is, they think the Constitution has only one amendment.
And it ain't the 1st.

09.01.2026 03:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not counting symphony orchestra and sacred classical music concerts -
My first one - Arlo Guthrie, Memorial Auditorium, Kansas City KS, 1971

Also CSNY+Beach Boys+ Jesse Colin Young. Royals Stadium, Kansas City MO, 1974

25.12.2025 19:41 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Warns Child About Dangers Of 'A Bad Santa' Infiltrating U.S. The president said it's important to track St. Nick's journey because "we want to make sure that he's not infiltrated, that we're not infiltrating into our country a bad Santa."

OMG 😲
I've used the NORAD Santa tracker for years. I've been sending updates to my kids in Texas all day.
DJT, don't screw with our family traditions!!!!

Trump Warns Child About Dangers Of 'A Bad Santa' Infiltrating U.S.
www.huffpost.com/entry/turmp-...

25.12.2025 00:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump's Latest Target In His Anti-DEI Rampage: Blind Workers Education Secretary Linda McMahon has apparently decided that giving blind entrepreneurs priority at Army dining halls "adversely affects" U.S. interests.

The worst thing is that this announcement didn't even surprise me.

Trump Officials Plan To Drop Army's Preference For Blind Vendors
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

24.12.2025 01:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The American President.

Substitute Trump in this line from the film (I'm paraphrasing; too lazy to look it up):

"Whatever your personal problem is, he has no interest in solving it.
He cares about 2 things - making you afraid of it and telling you who's to blame for it."

16.12.2025 20:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump’s empathy gap: A defining feature of his leadership The president’s response to the Reiner killings crystallizes a pattern: Trump withholds empathy from Americans he views as adversaries, abandoning a traditional duty of the office.

Truer words were never written.

www.ms.now/news/news-an...

16.12.2025 20:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

RIP Rob & Michelle Reiner.

He produced and directed The American President. I have re-watched that film more times than I can count since 2016, whenever I need a shot of hope regarding the man who occupies the White House.
If you've never seen it, please take a look.

16.12.2025 10:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I closed my account when Elmo took over.
I've been thinking of opening a new one. It seems like a lot of our leaders are using it for official communication.
How do I stay informed without knowing what they are saying? I can't view entire posts; it always tells me I have to log in to read posts.

12.12.2025 18:27 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Sylvia speaks on the heart of the matter.
Message received.

12.12.2025 18:16 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He also has openly criticized Shady Vance for his insulting portrayal of the people of Eastern Kentucky.
He has been a Governor for ALL Kentuckians, not just the two blue dots.

12.12.2025 18:08 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My governor @govandybeshear.bsky.social can't run again because of term limits.
He's considering a run for POTUS in '28.
He would be WONDERFUL. He has so many positive qualities. And he pulled us through the pandemic with facts, hope, and compassion.

12.12.2025 18:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm beginning to think that's changing. I live a mile from the southern border of Indiana, and a lot of my favorite stores are there, closer than those in Louisville.
I've always tried to avoid them, but I'm reconsidering.

12.12.2025 17:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am revising my opinion of my neighbors across the river.
Here in blue Louisville, "Hoosier" has always been used as a slur. Suddenly that's changing.

12.12.2025 17:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I canceled my paid Spotify subscription over the Joe Rogan thing, after several of my favorite musicians pulled their music. It resulted in several of my playlists becoming almost empty.

I'm ashamed to admit that I switched to Amazon Music, but at least my favorites are still there.

12.12.2025 17:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Reproductive health care also means not dying from an incomplete miscarriage.

That would have been my fate in 1994 if today's laws existed.

Leaving my husband with a 10 year old and a toddler to raise alone.

12.12.2025 17:32 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Trump Sued Over White House Ballroom Project The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues Trump exceeded his constitutional authority by not seeking congressional approval for a project of this scale.

THIS is why I have supported the NTHP and the White House Historical Association (nonpartisan) for over 30 years.
Crossing my fingers and toes that they win.

Trump Sued By Preservationists Seeking Review Over White House Ballroom Project
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

12.12.2025 17:23 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My Golden Retriever just received her Antifa Canine Auxiliary badge yesterday. Should I send him the return address that's on the envelope? Would that help?

11.12.2025 23:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My Golden Retriever just received her Antifa Canine Auxiliary badge yesterday. Should I send him the return address that's on the envelope? Would that help?

11.12.2025 23:35 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | What Halloween trick-or-treating taught an immigrant child about American values Free Halloween chocolate speaks to this country’s civic trust and social ideals.

www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

31.10.2025 16:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment

Bravo to MIT and Brown!

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...

15.10.2025 20:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MAGA philosophy on masks.

06.10.2025 02:14 πŸ‘ 184 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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05.10.2025 23:55 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for including me! It's an honor πŸŽ–

06.10.2025 01:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0