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Tall, white male working on my privilege, listening more. Father of 3 boys, married to a genius academic. I like efficiency, but also like caring about people. Both are possible! Gen Xr who resents needing "readers" or "my" music labeled "classic!"

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a man in a suit and tie is saying never forget that ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying never forget that

To me he is James Gordon from "Gotham".

10.03.2026 21:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oooh, oooh, now do US History. Russian? England?

10.03.2026 21:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are federal officers really being assaulted? Or is the government lying to us about the numbers?

You guessed it. They are lying.
Call Congress at 202-224-3121 today and demand accountability.

#ICELawlessness

10.03.2026 14:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 866 ๐Ÿ” 469 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 34 ๐Ÿ“Œ 23

Not AI? WTF? How do you even get your eyebrows to do that!?!?!?

10.03.2026 18:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He was aggressive and insistent without crossing over into rude or arrogant. Bet he was a forensics champ. Bondi could take some lessons.

10.03.2026 18:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The same thing happens with people looking at the Constitution. Some like to pretend they are ignoring historical context and pick certain passages. Others understand it is among other things, a historical document.
So the blessed are the poor line really goes through some twists and turns for them.

09.03.2026 21:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Noem said it last week too. Idiots!

09.03.2026 21:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a woman with a mask on her face is holding a pink dress . ALT: a woman with a mask on her face is holding a pink dress .

I'm trying to imagine this guy dealing with a friend who is allergic to dairy, or likes their meat well done. I'm trying to imagine him in a relationship.

09.03.2026 21:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a yellow jacket is waving his hand ALT: a man in a yellow jacket is waving his hand

What other bills are they passing that we would miss?

09.03.2026 19:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Isn't it wild they tried to make Bradley Cooper look like the average-joe reporter guy?

There is no greater plotline then when they replaced Francie with a double! I was shook.

09.03.2026 19:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just happened to see this post...
www.instagram.com/p/DVjisnlgCW...

09.03.2026 19:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I worked at Starbucks for about 3 months. So while no expert, I truly enjoyed getting people's specific orders and making them just right. It is the same way you delight in knowing the perfect present for a friend, or when a spouse just needs you to be quiet and grab some tea for them.

09.03.2026 19:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Costco may be the best version of capitalism we can get.

09.03.2026 19:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why doesn't he just marvel that we have created computers and trained people to quickly understand and make the order. Tat is not why we are alone. It may be why he is alone, mainly that he finds people having preferences off putting.

09.03.2026 18:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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hermione granger from harry potter is looking at something ALT: hermione granger from harry potter is looking at something

Oooh, ooh, what do they say about teachers?

09.03.2026 18:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Messaging is hard when you're making crap up without a soul in service of a mad king without a soul.

09.03.2026 15:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man is carrying a suitcase in a living room and says i got nothin ' left ALT: a man is carrying a suitcase in a living room and says i got nothin ' left

That's...my...congressman. Even met him once, it was like a bad 80s movie set in Washington and he was one of the background congress people. Stuffed suit!

06.03.2026 21:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm sure this is well researched and elegantly written, but I may throw up if I read it. Thanks for documenting the truth of this nightmare.

06.03.2026 21:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a green shirt is blowing his nose into a paper bag .. ALT: a man in a green shirt is blowing his nose into a paper bag ..

Sooooo....tariffs gave the government more cash, DOGE cuts gave them more cash... and they are using that money to upsize ICE, steal oil from other countries, do regime change, fund weapons corporations. Plus luxury living with private jets for all the cabinet, ballrooms, banners, and more.

06.03.2026 21:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I laughed out loud too, I think Dirk Banjofucker may be permanently emblazoned in my mind. It may be what I shout as I die!

05.03.2026 22:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is of course awful and Elon is toxic in every way. But I used to live around there and hearing Page Mill road got me nostalgic for a moment.

05.03.2026 22:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I gave up on Politico long ago. It is so insider Washington.

Talarico is a preacher, Crockett is a preacher's kids. This was a tough choice in Texas. Both amazing candidates.

04.03.2026 23:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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McGovern: How the hell is this America first? You guys broke your top campaign promise. Good luck with that. I hope the defense contractor money was worth it. Shame on you all. The mask is off. You're all just a bunch of pathetic Neocon Warmongers.

04.03.2026 22:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 21117 ๐Ÿ” 6550 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 546 ๐Ÿ“Œ 349

He is one of my all time favorites. I was at the Capitol and he held the elevator for me, I felt like I was meeting Bono!

04.03.2026 23:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you for affirming the pop culture stew I've brewed over the years. It has to be good for something.

04.03.2026 23:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Without lookinb deep, I have to imagine the Cat in the Hat has lots of murky justifications and half-truths.

oooh, Cat in the Hat as Press Secretary

04.03.2026 21:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Loved your WWJD bracelet snapping to stop cursing joke today.

Thanks for fighting the good fight everyday.

04.03.2026 20:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In my mind it turns into "A Few Good Men" mixed with "Green Eggs and Ham" scene where she screams "You want the truth? You can't handle the truth! I did have sex with him. On a train and on the plane. Here, there and everywhere."

04.03.2026 20:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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04.03.2026 20:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Now I have to rewind. I skipped over her part thinking Moskowitz was going to bring the fire!!!!

04.03.2026 20:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0