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Retired reporter/editor. Grandma of 4. Political junkie. Lover of road trips, gardening, birds, photography & sumo! 🚫DMs, no profile, no posts = immediate block!

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#ProudBlue #Resist #EpsteinFiles

If this doesn’t scare Republicans & Democrats into decisive action to stop the Trump regime, I don’t think anything will. Listen to the former Chief of Staff for Gen. Colin Powell assess the Israeli-US War on Iran. There’s a lot we aren’t hearing & it’s terrifying!

11.03.2026 09:13 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s beyond terrifying, I had not heard this, but I believe him. Thanks for sharing!

11.03.2026 09:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

we need this wake up call

let's hope we still have some leaders in place who can wake p & rise to this occasion
either adapt or retire & make room for 21st century leaders

we need this to happen in our judiciary, or legislature & elsewhere in gov't & corporate america

11.03.2026 06:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Somebody better rise to this occasion or we are doomed! Thanks for the boost.

11.03.2026 08:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Draft, Epstein & Iran: My take on what is happening.
The Draft, Epstein & Iran: My take on what is happening. YouTube video by The Jan Files

Take nothing for granted. Keep asking questions.

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11.03.2026 01:15 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

hunh

could US military contractors be running the same game as the car companies building giant pickup trucks when small EVs are what's really needed?

11.03.2026 03:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sure could be! Thanks for the boost!

11.03.2026 04:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry! I thought this was the thread where we are discussing tRUmp saying the war is "very complete" and "just beginning".

Yes, Vance knows he's lying, playing a part, reading words from a script.

If he gives a good show he thinks they will let him be President someday.

He will FAFO soon enough.

10.03.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I was referring to Vance. That said, you are right in that they are BOTH very sick men. IMO the πŸŸ πŸ’©lives in a distorted world in his imagination where he really is "king". Vance knows full well that he lies through his teeth but he doesn't care. He is Project2025's ticket to the W.H. on their terms.

10.03.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It's worse.

He thinks the majority of Americans already agree with him, and will believe and support anything he says.

He is completely shielded from knowing the extent of the opposition to his rule. He thinks he has unassailable majorities and all the protesting is paid theatre.

Very sick man.

10.03.2026 14:51 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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JD Vance: "β€ŠIf you're worried about the world spinning out of control, if you're worried about a military draft, if you're worried about, God forbid, a world war, the best way to prevent it is to vote for Trump."

This is some North Korea level propaganda.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed

10.03.2026 13:59 πŸ‘ 398 πŸ” 179 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 5
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#BlueSkyVets Recognizes Hillary Rodhamβ€―Clinton as one of America’s most notable women is a worthy choice because her public career spans an unprecedented breadth of service, influence, & advocacy leaving an indelible mark on the world.

I love her, and you should too!

#ProudBlue#DemVoice1

10.03.2026 14:26 πŸ‘ 229 πŸ” 89 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 3
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Reporter: You just suggested that Iran somehow got its hands on a Tomahawk and bombed its own elementary school on the first day of the war. Why are you the only person saying this?

Trump: Because I just don’t know enough about it.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteOutRepublicans

10.03.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 378 πŸ” 188 πŸ’¬ 30 πŸ“Œ 6

This should be a lesson to weak kneed Democrats to always take a principled stand when it comes to humanity and the right wing fascists always clamoring for violence and war will back down when they realize the people are not for more war. #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy

10.03.2026 15:22 πŸ‘ 74 πŸ” 59 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Covering it all up and starting investigations into every attorney or judge they didn’t like. We dodged a bullet with this one.

10.03.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Here's my thread from last year. bsky.app/profile/digi...

10.03.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Remember when I was droning on last April about the importance of ensuring MAGA aligned lawyers didn't gain control of the DC Bar? Here is why it was so important to thwart their efforts.We have to predict their nefarious plans to defeat these fascists. #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy

10.03.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 130 πŸ” 92 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 6
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This is a very brief look at Susan B. Anthony’s early life. I have always felt that she deserves more recognition for her contributions to the civil rights movement.

#ProudBlue #EqualRights

10.03.2026 15:40 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
Susan B Anthony

Susan B Anthony

The contributions of Susan B. Anthony, an abolitionist and Quaker, are immeasurable. She was an American civil rights leader who fought for the rights of the enslaved African Americans and of women who had no rights. Without her, there would have been no women’s movement.
#ProudBlue #Women’sHistory

10.03.2026 15:40 πŸ‘ 372 πŸ” 126 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 3

Once Kushner covered up the murder and mutilation of Jamal Khashoggi he should have become persona no gratin. But murdering political opponents is something the Trump family would gladly do if they could get away with it

10.03.2026 18:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Gaza to become a tax-free 'billionaire haven' according to Jared Kushner and Zionist billionaires Jared Kushner sees Trump's plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza taking shape as Zionist billionaires pledge vast amounts into the project

Gaza to become a tax-free β€˜billionaire haven’ according to Jared Kushner and Zionist billionaires. We knew this was coming. This was pre-planed by trump to own Gaza. The genocide continues.
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10.03.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3
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Jared Kushner helped cover up the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

During Covid he seized PPE to stockpile & took millions in PPP loans.

Then he got $2B from the Saudis.

I'm not suggesting Jared's corrupt as fuck, I'm saying it outright!
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteOutRepublicans

10.03.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 901 πŸ” 475 πŸ’¬ 45 πŸ“Œ 13

What is bad about Susan B. Anthony is that antiabortionists have taken up her name as a banner

She distributed condoms, generally safe and effective for prevention of both pregnancy and disease
She opposed abortion, while generally effective often unsafe, even fatal

Times have changed

10.03.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Susan B. Anthony was badassed.
She caused a stir after voting in 1872 in NY. She was arrested and jailed briefly. When the judge fined her $100, she refused to pay.

Many fought for our right to just vote.
The SaveAct chips away at our rights.

#ProudBlue #SaveAct

aitogether.org/what-the-sav...

10.03.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 118 πŸ” 77 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1

Who is this Epstein Estate that only releases a few of these at a time. No one wants to get a warrant and go there? Do they exist?

10.03.2026 20:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He does - he does what they decide he should do. He will walk away from Ukraine while Putin fires more missiles & not say anything when China makes a move on Taiwan.

11.03.2026 04:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

China and Russia assisting Iran?

So, tRump just put us in WW3 to distract from the Epstein files?

WTF are we going to do now that he’s shat all over our allies?

Most of all, WTF are in those Epstein files?!

#ProudBlue #WW3 #China #Iran #EpsteinWar

10.03.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 103 πŸ” 73 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 1

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10.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ABC: Gas prices skyrocketed to a national average of $3.47 on Monday, up nearly 50 cents from last week. Trump dismissed the higher cost, saying it's "a little glitch."

If you want to blame someone for the "little glitch," blame Trump!
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteOutRepublicans

10.03.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 220 πŸ” 129 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 6
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He’s thinks voters are stupid…after he is redistricted to a more blue area, Sacramento, he changes his label to β€œindependent” believing that people will vote for him and he mentioned that he will still caucus as a repugnant …if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck…its still a trumptard duck!

10.03.2026 19:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0