Stephanie Bayer

Out of the ashes a phoenix arises

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I love it. I haven’t seen it in person but it makes me feel small and part of something at the same time. Small because of the sheer scale of her, but with an accompanying sense of pride and of sameness.

A Ticking Clock on American Freedom It’s later than you think, but it’s not too late.

“..what people don’t always realize is that a dictator doesn’t seize control all at once. “The death of democracy happens by a thousand cuts,” Ressa told me recently. “And you don’t realize how badly you’re bleeding until it’s too late.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

The image is a chart titled "Top Donors in 2024 Election," showing contributions to campaign committees and independent groups. It notes George Soros donated $179 million in 2022, much unspent until 2024. Donors are categorized as "Solidly Republican/Conservative," "Solidly Democratic/Liberal," or "Leans Republican/Conservative." Top donors include: Elon Musk: $291,482,587 (Solidly Republican/Conservative) Timothy Mellon: $197,047,200 (Solidly Republican/Conservative) Miriam Adelson: $148,304,900 (Solidly Republican/Conservative) Richard & Elizabeth Uihlein: $143,489,936 (Solidly Republican/Conservative) Kenneth C. Griffin: $108,402,284 (Solidly Republican/Conservative) Jeffrey & Janine Yass: $101,128,680 (Solidly Republican/Conservative) Paul Singer: $66,800,800 (Solidly Republican/Conservative) [...] The chart notes "Solid" donors give over 85% to one side, "Leans" give 60%-80%, and "On the Fence" donors are more balanced. Source: OpenSecrets, created with Datawrapper.

The top 7 donors gave over $1bil to Trump. This is how an oligarchy entrenches itself in a democracy.

Honestly I think it’s just more cinematic and more aesthetically attuned to the show for them to hold hands and run. I don’t disagree with your logic, but that’s just it. They’re not being logical.

This song is IT! It gives Prince, Cher, a bit of 80s Pat Benatar (am I crazy for that one? 🤔) Also, when can we expect a whole album drop?

It was fabulous!

Watched most of it then the sound disappeared. It says parts are unavailable or muted due to copyrights.

The GOP has been told not to host in-person town halls—what are they so afraid of? Hearing from their own constituents? Meanwhile, leaders like Tim Walz are stepping up. He’s hosting a town hall in Iowa, not even in his own district, making sure Americans’ voices are heard.

I told you I lovveee this one!

It’s borderline criminal.

Or trivia team name! @markbayer.bsky.social

I sure hope so

I LOVE the “throw my phone away” teaser vid on Insta❣️

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Protect My Public Media Take a stand for the local stations and programs you love.

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Lovely evening view of the moon and Venus from the rooftop of Intrinsic Brewing in Garland, Tx.

A reminder for these times.

This scrum of pot-bellied, sunken-chested betas trying to bully an all-black clad badass Eastern European wasteland survivor while dressed like Men’s Wearhouse mannequins is peak cinema.

The original

Yup

Elon Musk & @elonmusk Yup Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal • 5h DID YOU KNOW? CLINTON AND GORE WERE THE ORIGINAL DOGES They Cut the Federal Workforce by 377,000+ Employees - using Buyouts and Early Retirements... During Bill Clinton's presidency, the federal workforce was reduced by 377,000+ employees, the biggest cut since WWIl. This x.com/elonmusk/statu... Show more

Musk and his army of dipshits on Twitter keep pointing to Bill Clinton’s federal worker reduction in the 1990s to defend Trump. The difference? Congress passed a law that Clinton signed, he didn’t just get the nearest billionaire to illegally start dismantling the government based on his whims.

Ready for the new “Lizzera” (Does that work? 🤔🤷‍♀️) Oh well, maybe someone can come up with a better one. Go!

When is it coming?? I can’t wait!

Brian Driscoll, the acting director of the FBI, sporting curly hair, a kinda rakish jazz dirtbag moustache and beard combo, a faintly amused look in his eyes and a wry "whaddaya gonna do" smirk

I've got to say, the guy who accidentally became the Director of the FBI does 100% look like the guy who accidentally becomes the Director of the FBI in a mid-2000s comedy about a guy who accidentally becomes the Director of the FBI

Approximately 20 members of Elon Musk’s staff have begun working within the Education Department. They have gained access to multiple sensitive internal systems, including a financial aid dataset containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.