Martha

I understand the impulse to challenge these jerks but I'm too old, my blood pressure won't stand it. So thank you for doing it for me.
I thought you lived in France. Wot nii?

Here's a graphic of it just so we have a clear thread.

For some reason, he now thinks I'm in Croatia. I assume it's all part of the "not one of us" mindset.

3/n

Analysis: The war on Iran is at a crossroads Iran is raising the costs of a continued war, for the US and Gulf nations. But could it — and the US — escalate further?

Iran is raising the costs of a continued war, for the US and Gulf nations. But could it — and the US — escalate further?

GNU SIR TERRY PRATCHETT
Signal this to all towers, not logged.
‘He’d never have wanted to go home. He was a real linesman. His name is in the code, in the wind in the rigging and the shutters. Haven’t you ever heard the saying “A man’s not dead while his name is still spoken”?’
Going Postal

London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20% London, San Francisco and Beijing are among 19 global cities that have achieved “remarkable reductions” in air pollution, analysis has found, having slashed levels of two airway-aggravating pollutants by more than 20% since 2010. The analysis found interventions such as cycle lanes, uptake of electric cars and restrictions on polluting vehicles had helped to drive the improvements Continue reading...

London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution

Good for you. Becoming a cat household is a big step.

E.U. Threatens to Pull Venice Biennale Funding Over Russia Pavilion The E.U. warns it may suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia stages a pavilion as political tensions over the war in Ukraine continue.

Good. I won't be going there.....

If you ever receive an email from me saying that "I felt compelled to reach out" then call the police, either I've been mind-controlled by aliens or there's an AI impersonating me to extract money from your wallet. Probably the latter.

Here's my bottom line:

Much of what they are doing is bad.
Much of what they are doing is unpopular.
Pushback is working.
We are winning.
Keep fighting.
Be creative.
Push for what you'd want.
Allow for insiders and outsiders.
Realize that change takes time.
Reduce harm in the meantime.

A porcupine perched on a tree trunk that has been partially uprooted by the wind, so it’s nearly horizontal

You may need a thing about now that isn’t awful. Here. Have a porcupine in a tree that I spotted near the St Lawrence River. I talked to them for a while and told them they were cool. I hope they got the vibe.

I can't say that I'll be boycotting Chili's as it has been years since I've been in one, and you can't really boycott a restaurant you already don't go to. That said, I'll be happy not to change my habits, transphobia leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

I'll be very interested to hear how that develops. I hope you're planning to attend a few performances.

Which activists,exactly? No one I know. Why on earth would I return to a store that has done nothing to earn back my business?

Dozens of U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered serious injuries, including burns, brain trauma and shrapnel wounds, sources say About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.

NEW: The Iranian drone strike that killed 6 U.S. troops in Kuwait at the start of the war was far more devastating than previously disclosed.

Dozens suffered traumatic brain injuries, burns, and shrapnel wounds. At least one required an amputation. More than 30 remain hospitalized. (CBS News)

as someone who monitors right wing media, its under discussed right now but i can tell you conservatives are absolutely terrified of the way talarico is using religious messaging against them

The IDF damages Tehran's Golestan Palace: 'It's like striking the Taj Mahal' The Severe Damage to the Golestan Palace in Tehran During the Israeli Strikes Is Raising Once Again the Question of Whether World Heritage Sites Can Be Protected During Wartime

Bastards. Barbaric vandals. www.haaretz.com/middle-east-...

Republicans, who like to pretend they follow Jesus, are mocking a Democrat who does.

Thread, and also, what the actual fuck

Who this "moderator" was should not be allowed to go near a book event again

New Superloop bus route confirmed for 2027 TfL have announced that the new SL15 Superloop bus route will launch in 2027.

A new Superloop express route has been given the green light 🚦

The SL15 bus between Clapham Junction and Eltham will be introduced following strong public support. It will boost connections between South West and South East London and make journeys quicker.

Strange how every “America First” move somehow ends up helping Moscow. What a coincidence.

Folks in Maine and Alaska: please call Collins and Murkowski to oppose the confirmation of Casey Means for Surgeon General. They are apparently still on the fence and MAHA is pushing them hard to vote in favor.

You can have the best armed forces in the history of the world, but if you are an incompetent criminal without a plan, you can still lose a war, and rather quickly.

Last night we came out on top in a crowded field and earned our spot in the runoff.

That’s no small thing in Northwest Georgia.

Now it’s one-on-one on April 7. We’re going right back to work — and we’re going to win again. #GA14

Iran’s Cheap, Plentiful Weaponry Puts US Military Under Unprecedented Strain As the conflict extends towards a third week, an arsenal of attack drones and ballistic missiles has helped make Tehran unlike any adversary the US has faced.

“The US appears to have underestimated Iran's tolerance for pain and its ability to inflict it in return” www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

Marco Rubio greets Chuck Schumer in January 2026 at the Capitol Visitor Center

A close-up of his foot shows his shoes are too big

hmm

Spain removes ambassador from Israel in protest to Iran war, Gaza genocide Madrid recalls ambassador amid rising diplomatic tensions and criticism of US-Israeli actions in Iran.

Madrid recalls ambassador amid rising diplomatic tensions and criticism of US-Israeli actions in Iran.

Teams at WCK kitchens across Gaza are working hard every day to prepare hundreds of thousands of hot meals daily. These meals are a lifeline for Palestinian families, especially during #Ramadan when nourishing food is vital to sustain people who are fasting throughout the day. #ChefsForGaza

I’m not taking AIPAC money. I’m not taking money from outside groups trying to buy influence in this race.

No strings. No special favors. No backroom agendas.

My loyalty is to the voters of Northwest Georgia. Always. #GA14

#BREAKING: Israel just bombed right next to the ancient temple of Baalbek, a UNESCO listed site in Lebanon’s Bekaa valley

When ISIS bombed Roman temples in Palmyra, Syria, the west launched an international coalition that send them fleeing to the ends of the Earth