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A cluttered mind, meddlesome and quarrelsome
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“The most dangerous phrase in the language is: ‘We’ve always done it this way.'” — Grace Hopper
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“The most dangerous phrase in the language is: ‘We’ve always done it this way.'” — Grace Hopper
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· Mar 14
Carlin was so right and it’s probably worse than even he could imagine
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In Trump's second term, Bezos has received...
-Huge new tax cuts for himself and Amazon
-Millions of dollars in new Blue Origin federal contracts
-A slap-on-the wrist FTC settlement for Amazon
-A gutted NLRB led by a union-busting lawyer
No wonder he's been such a Trump sycophant.
-Huge new tax cuts for himself and Amazon
-Millions of dollars in new Blue Origin federal contracts
-A slap-on-the wrist FTC settlement for Amazon
-A gutted NLRB led by a union-busting lawyer
No wonder he's been such a Trump sycophant.
October 8, 2026 at 11:15 PM
In Trump's second term, Bezos has received...
-Huge new tax cuts for himself and Amazon
-Millions of dollars in new Blue Origin federal contracts
-A slap-on-the wrist FTC settlement for Amazon
-A gutted NLRB led by a union-busting lawyer
No wonder he's been such a Trump sycophant.
-Huge new tax cuts for himself and Amazon
-Millions of dollars in new Blue Origin federal contracts
-A slap-on-the wrist FTC settlement for Amazon
-A gutted NLRB led by a union-busting lawyer
No wonder he's been such a Trump sycophant.
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NEW: Republicans asked a Georgia court to stop Gwinnett County from allowing voters to hand-deliver mail-in ballots at early voting sites without drop boxes.
The request comes a day after a state judge threw out its challenge to the county's expanded mail ballot return policy.
The request comes a day after a state judge threw out its challenge to the county's expanded mail ballot return policy.
RNC renews bid to restrict mail ballot returns in major Georgia county
Republicans are pressing ahead with their effort to block the pro-voting policy just five days before early voting begins.
www.democracydocket.com
October 8, 2026 at 8:58 PM
NEW: Republicans asked a Georgia court to stop Gwinnett County from allowing voters to hand-deliver mail-in ballots at early voting sites without drop boxes.
The request comes a day after a state judge threw out its challenge to the county's expanded mail ballot return policy.
The request comes a day after a state judge threw out its challenge to the county's expanded mail ballot return policy.
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“The race for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District shouldn't be competitive, just based on history and math. But the Republican Party's nominee, David Flippo, is facing an unusually tough race despite having President Trump's endorsement.”
Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's safe red House seat competitive
Northern Nevada has a reliably red congressional seat, represented by a Republican since it was drawn in the early 1980s. A complicated candidate and a potential blue wave this year could change that.
www.npr.org
October 8, 2026 at 8:23 PM
“The race for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District shouldn't be competitive, just based on history and math. But the Republican Party's nominee, David Flippo, is facing an unusually tough race despite having President Trump's endorsement.”
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these people would say it was "unclear" why more people in germany didnt openly identify as jewish in 1942
Young teenagers are less likely to identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual than a few years ago, according to a new analysis.
“It really does look like a free fall,” Jean Twenge, a professor of psychology, said. “But what’s causing it is unclear.”
“It really does look like a free fall,” Jean Twenge, a professor of psychology, said. “But what’s causing it is unclear.”
Number of teens who identify themselves as gay or bisexual is in ‘free fall’
Conservatives have trumpeted the data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but researchers say the reasons for the decline are unclear.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 8, 2026 at 8:18 PM
these people would say it was "unclear" why more people in germany didnt openly identify as jewish in 1942
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@greatedco.bsky.social
Public Education Voter Slate
👉 Schools
✅ YES on Amendment 87 - Income Tax Fairness Act!
✅ YES on Proposition NN - Keep and Spend Money for Education!
✅ YES on Local Mill and Bond Measures!
👉 Kids
❌ NO on Amendments 81, 84, & 85!
❌ NO on Propositions 132, 134, 135, & 136!
Public Education Voter Slate
👉 Schools
✅ YES on Amendment 87 - Income Tax Fairness Act!
✅ YES on Proposition NN - Keep and Spend Money for Education!
✅ YES on Local Mill and Bond Measures!
👉 Kids
❌ NO on Amendments 81, 84, & 85!
❌ NO on Propositions 132, 134, 135, & 136!
October 8, 2026 at 7:38 PM
@greatedco.bsky.social
Public Education Voter Slate
👉 Schools
✅ YES on Amendment 87 - Income Tax Fairness Act!
✅ YES on Proposition NN - Keep and Spend Money for Education!
✅ YES on Local Mill and Bond Measures!
👉 Kids
❌ NO on Amendments 81, 84, & 85!
❌ NO on Propositions 132, 134, 135, & 136!
Public Education Voter Slate
👉 Schools
✅ YES on Amendment 87 - Income Tax Fairness Act!
✅ YES on Proposition NN - Keep and Spend Money for Education!
✅ YES on Local Mill and Bond Measures!
👉 Kids
❌ NO on Amendments 81, 84, & 85!
❌ NO on Propositions 132, 134, 135, & 136!
New leadership is desperately needed
A big problem is the lack of any coordinated resistance by Schumer and Jeffries, so Democrats end up saying a bunch of different things at once and none of it gets through.
I'm convinced Schumer and Jeffries are getting paid under the table, not joking. Only explanation.
I'm convinced Schumer and Jeffries are getting paid under the table, not joking. Only explanation.
October 8, 2026 at 10:31 PM
New leadership is desperately needed
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What is going on with our president?
Calling people "THE ENEMY" for exercising their First Amendment rights is deeply disturbing.
That's what autocratic leaders do, not American leaders.
Doing so for such a trivial, vain matter is just nutty.
Calling people "THE ENEMY" for exercising their First Amendment rights is deeply disturbing.
That's what autocratic leaders do, not American leaders.
Doing so for such a trivial, vain matter is just nutty.
October 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM
What is going on with our president?
Calling people "THE ENEMY" for exercising their First Amendment rights is deeply disturbing.
That's what autocratic leaders do, not American leaders.
Doing so for such a trivial, vain matter is just nutty.
Calling people "THE ENEMY" for exercising their First Amendment rights is deeply disturbing.
That's what autocratic leaders do, not American leaders.
Doing so for such a trivial, vain matter is just nutty.
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What the hell is the point of that? It’s like an in-person published candidate Q-and-A. How is this not a scam, lol
NEW: A source familiar with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Gov forum says the candidates were provided with moderator Ed Sealover’s questions, word for word, in advance.
GOP candidate Victor Marx is reading prepared answers, word for word, from a notebook on his lap.
GOP candidate Victor Marx is reading prepared answers, word for word, from a notebook on his lap.
October 8, 2026 at 8:25 PM
What the hell is the point of that? It’s like an in-person published candidate Q-and-A. How is this not a scam, lol
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Was about to say these people have no grasp of history but now thinking they very much do.
Whoa. @haleaziz.bsky.social has the scoop on a truly insane plan to use some military training ships for deportations, with people presumably shackled or locked in cells for days at a time as they transit to Central and South America.
Each journey would be staggeringly expensive — and dangerous.
Each journey would be staggeringly expensive — and dangerous.
Trump Administration Considers Using Ships to Deport Immigrants (Gift Article)
Journeys to destinations including El Salvador and Venezuela could take days and cost millions. Officials cautioned that discussions are still preliminary.
www.nytimes.com
October 8, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Was about to say these people have no grasp of history but now thinking they very much do.
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AI = Artificially Inflated
October 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
AI = Artificially Inflated
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I emailed the registrar of voters asking why I was moved to inactive. I am attaching the email exchange to this. I feel like we definitely need an explanation from the secretary of state office for what led to this error. What were they doing trying to do to cause this?
October 6, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I emailed the registrar of voters asking why I was moved to inactive. I am attaching the email exchange to this. I feel like we definitely need an explanation from the secretary of state office for what led to this error. What were they doing trying to do to cause this?
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Trump announced disaster aid for the state of Wisconsin on Wednesday in a decidedly partisan manner, crediting a Republican candidate in the state’s gubernatorial race rather than Wisconsin’s current Democratic governor, who originally made the request for aid.
Trump Approves Wisconsin Disaster Aid, Credits GOP Candidate Rather Than Actual Governor
Trump’s announcement ignored the current Wisconsin governor, who had applied for aid back in August.
buff.ly
October 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Trump announced disaster aid for the state of Wisconsin on Wednesday in a decidedly partisan manner, crediting a Republican candidate in the state’s gubernatorial race rather than Wisconsin’s current Democratic governor, who originally made the request for aid.
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What does this have to do with immigration law? #AbolishICE
ICE probed hundreds of voter registration groups across the U.S. 😳
Over the past year, #ICE investigated hundreds of nonprofits across the U.S. that help people register to vote, according to new records analyzed by @democracydocket.com
Find out what's in the records:
Over the past year, #ICE investigated hundreds of nonprofits across the U.S. that help people register to vote, according to new records analyzed by @democracydocket.com
Find out what's in the records:
ICE probed hundreds of voter registration groups across the U.S.
The agency also contemplated deploying undercover agents to "initiate prosecutions" against the groups and "dismantle" them.
www.democracydocket.com
October 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
What does this have to do with immigration law? #AbolishICE
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The Nasdaq Composite slid on Thursday as new details about OpenAI spooked investors, putting the artificial intelligence trade under pressure. cnb.cx/4hE9vmM
Nasdaq falls 1% as AI trade stumbles following OpenAI revenue setback: Live updates
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were lower on Thursday as investors faced more pressure from rising Treasury yields and elevated oil prices.
cnb.cx
October 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The Nasdaq Composite slid on Thursday as new details about OpenAI spooked investors, putting the artificial intelligence trade under pressure. cnb.cx/4hE9vmM
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Well. There are definitely survivors of electrical wire sparked wildfire who would like to have a talk with this person. And the years of post-fire air quality damage.
"You know when electric wires were going up, people thought it would be the death of everybody." - Kenilworth, NJ Councilmember reacts to worry about AI data center heath concerns
October 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Well. There are definitely survivors of electrical wire sparked wildfire who would like to have a talk with this person. And the years of post-fire air quality damage.
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Maybe fascists are responsible for fascism. Can we start there?
October 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Maybe fascists are responsible for fascism. Can we start there?
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Anti-Prime Day starts…NOW! 🥳 Today through midnight on 10/7, enjoy free shipping site-wide, all while supporting local, independent bookstores.
October 6, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Anti-Prime Day starts…NOW! 🥳 Today through midnight on 10/7, enjoy free shipping site-wide, all while supporting local, independent bookstores.
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And Putin is pleased. Probably a coincidence!
October 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
And Putin is pleased. Probably a coincidence!
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The people who'll laugh or shrug off the 'nuke Los Angeles & San Diego comment' are the same people who wanted Mamdani to not be at the 9/11 commemoration.
October 6, 2026 at 1:42 PM
The people who'll laugh or shrug off the 'nuke Los Angeles & San Diego comment' are the same people who wanted Mamdani to not be at the 9/11 commemoration.
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Iran has stepped up its attacks on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a fragile rebound of crude oil exports from the Persian Gulf.
Read more: cnb.cx/4zkUjko
Read more: cnb.cx/4zkUjko
October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Iran has stepped up its attacks on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a fragile rebound of crude oil exports from the Persian Gulf.
Read more: cnb.cx/4zkUjko
Read more: cnb.cx/4zkUjko
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Finland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concerns
Finland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concerns
Regulators have ordered the company representing the US web giant in Finland to stop building data centers until it can demonstrate compliance with environmental laws. Officials are investigating whether trees and soil were cleared before the company carried out an impact study.
www.lemonde.fr
October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Finland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concerns
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Veteran conservative lawyer quits Trump’s interior department and warns of ‘assault on the rule of law’. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Veteran conservative lawyer quits Trump’s interior department and warns of ‘assault on the rule of law’
John Murdock had been working for the agency for 18 years and his resignation comes during an exodus of longtime federal workers and scientists
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Veteran conservative lawyer quits Trump’s interior department and warns of ‘assault on the rule of law’. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...