Dorcha
@darqlady.bsky.social
Wife. Mother. Good Cook. Terrible Housekeeper. Reader. Political and Bad Reality TV Junkie. I love cat and other animal videos. What else can I say? I am who I am.
I block, without comment, anyone who is cruel/nasty/abusive to me or others.
I block, without comment, anyone who is cruel/nasty/abusive to me or others.
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Lie. Cheat. Steal.
Trump Administration Fires Members of Independent Election Group
www.nytimes.com
July 10, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Lie. Cheat. Steal.
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"Focusing on details such as how curators handle Christopher Columbus and undocumented immigrants, the document picks apart the American History Museum’s materials through the lens of right-wing talking points." www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
A Huge Escalation in Trump’s Smithsonian Meddling
A White House report details what the administration wants to change in museums—and suggests that a crackdown could be coming.
www.theatlantic.com
July 7, 2026 at 5:15 AM
"Focusing on details such as how curators handle Christopher Columbus and undocumented immigrants, the document picks apart the American History Museum’s materials through the lens of right-wing talking points." www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
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What We Should Learn From Nordic Happiness www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/o...
So if the richest people in America decided to provide healthcare, 4 weeks paid leave, daycare etc. everyone would be happier, including the rich.
So if the richest people in America decided to provide healthcare, 4 weeks paid leave, daycare etc. everyone would be happier, including the rich.
Opinion | What We Should Learn From Nordic Happiness
www.nytimes.com
July 5, 2026 at 5:01 AM
What We Should Learn From Nordic Happiness www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/o...
So if the richest people in America decided to provide healthcare, 4 weeks paid leave, daycare etc. everyone would be happier, including the rich.
So if the richest people in America decided to provide healthcare, 4 weeks paid leave, daycare etc. everyone would be happier, including the rich.
Gift Article.
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/o...
Opinion | I’m Gay, Not Queer. It Matters.
www.nytimes.com
July 5, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Gift Article.
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/o...
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Trump confabulates details so often, its hard to know if its true. But, if it is true, he could wind up in front of The Hague. #trump #iran
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/w...
Trump’s ‘Secret Mission’ to Ferry Oil Past Iran Was Widely Disclosed
www.nytimes.com
June 11, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Trump confabulates details so often, its hard to know if its true. But, if it is true, he could wind up in front of The Hague. #trump #iran
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/w...
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Anyone shocked? 😥 60 Minutes has jumped the shark. RIP @60Minutes It was great while it lasted.
#60Minutes #ScottPelley
people.com/scott-pelley...
#60Minutes #ScottPelley
people.com/scott-pelley...
60 Minutes’ Scott Pelley Dramatically Fired from CBS After Heated Meeting with New Exec Who Claims Correspondent Ambushed Him
Scott Pelley was fired from CBS after a clash with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton, according to reports and a letter PEOPLE has obtained.
people.com
June 3, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Anyone shocked? 😥 60 Minutes has jumped the shark. RIP @60Minutes It was great while it lasted.
#60Minutes #ScottPelley
people.com/scott-pelley...
#60Minutes #ScottPelley
people.com/scott-pelley...
Epic Furious
Play Epic Furious, from The Secret Handshake.
www.epicfurious.com
May 12, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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NYT reports the US-Israeli strike on Iran began at 08:10 Tel Aviv time, targeting missile sites, nuclear facilities and key figures, with operations expected to last days. This is no limited raid — it’s a coordinated escalation that risks regional war and catastrophic blowback.
Live Updates: Trump Announces ‘Major Combat Operations’ in Iran
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2026 at 8:33 AM
NYT reports the US-Israeli strike on Iran began at 08:10 Tel Aviv time, targeting missile sites, nuclear facilities and key figures, with operations expected to last days. This is no limited raid — it’s a coordinated escalation that risks regional war and catastrophic blowback.
That Trump is doing this tells you everything you need to know.
Kudos to Anthropic!!
Kudos to Anthropic!!
Trump ordered govt agencies to "immediately cease" using AI company Anthropic.
Anthropic faces pressure to comply with demands that Govt. can use their technology without restrictions
Anthropic refuses be used for mass surveillance of Americans or to command pilotless drones that can kill people
Anthropic faces pressure to comply with demands that Govt. can use their technology without restrictions
Anthropic refuses be used for mass surveillance of Americans or to command pilotless drones that can kill people
Anthropic.company
February 28, 2026 at 12:44 AM
That Trump is doing this tells you everything you need to know.
Kudos to Anthropic!!
Kudos to Anthropic!!
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New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000 www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/h...
Um seems like a high deductible
Um seems like a high deductible
New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2026 at 1:51 AM
New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000 www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/h...
Um seems like a high deductible
Um seems like a high deductible
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With so many big tech companies bending to Trump, let's give a shout of encouragement to Anthropic for not letting Claude be used by Hegseth to spy on Americans or decide on its own to take lethal action. wapo.st/4r3hJWF
Anthropic rejects Pentagon terms for lethal use of its chatbot Claude
Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei said the company could not permit its technology to be applied to domestic mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons.
wapo.st
February 27, 2026 at 1:53 AM
With so many big tech companies bending to Trump, let's give a shout of encouragement to Anthropic for not letting Claude be used by Hegseth to spy on Americans or decide on its own to take lethal action. wapo.st/4r3hJWF
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February 27, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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They dropped off Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a blind refugee who didn't speak English, at a CLOSED Tim Hortons.
5 miles away from his home.
He never made it.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
5 miles away from his home.
He never made it.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Refugee released by Border Patrol found dead, sparking outrage
Surveillance video obtained by The Post shows Border Patrol agents releasing the partially blind refugee, who went missing for days before being found dead.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 27, 2026 at 1:52 AM
They dropped off Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a blind refugee who didn't speak English, at a CLOSED Tim Hortons.
5 miles away from his home.
He never made it.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
5 miles away from his home.
He never made it.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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Would a reasonable person based on recent behavior of Trump administration trust the Pentagon to not surveil American citizen? . www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/t...
Anthropic Says It Cannot ‘Accede’ to Pentagon in Talks Over A.I.
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Would a reasonable person based on recent behavior of Trump administration trust the Pentagon to not surveil American citizen? . www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/t...
I have found a little joy in the #SOTU2026 speech already. Trump is doing this whole thing with his hair messed up. Sorry, but his vanity is not going to like that, and that brings me a bit of joy. 🤣
February 25, 2026 at 2:16 AM
I have found a little joy in the #SOTU2026 speech already. Trump is doing this whole thing with his hair messed up. Sorry, but his vanity is not going to like that, and that brings me a bit of joy. 🤣
ICE documents show plans for proposed immigrant detention "mega-center" in Social Circle GA. See comment below for larger pic of floor plan. #ICE #ICEDetentionCenter #PrisonCamp www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
ICE documents show plans for proposed immigrant detention "mega-center" in Social Circle
The new ICE documents shows the small Georgia town of Social Circle will be one of the agency's "mega centers" that would hold up to 10,000 detainees.
www.cbsnews.com
February 24, 2026 at 7:25 AM
ICE documents show plans for proposed immigrant detention "mega-center" in Social Circle GA. See comment below for larger pic of floor plan. #ICE #ICEDetentionCenter #PrisonCamp www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
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Yeah, yesterday was such insanity.
January 19, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Yeah, yesterday was such insanity.
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Display ICE deterrent signs to warn them from entering establishments. Install security cameras everywhere in case they get out of line.
If one captures ICE's face without a mask, print it & post it everywhere. The goal is to shame in infamy.
If one captures ICE's face without a mask, print it & post it everywhere. The goal is to shame in infamy.
January 19, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Display ICE deterrent signs to warn them from entering establishments. Install security cameras everywhere in case they get out of line.
If one captures ICE's face without a mask, print it & post it everywhere. The goal is to shame in infamy.
If one captures ICE's face without a mask, print it & post it everywhere. The goal is to shame in infamy.