J Carol
@jcaroltx.bsky.social
Struggling optimist/ NativeTexan living in Costa Rica/mom/abuela/widow/hiker/joker/reader/napper/typo master
#Kindness
#Choice
#Woke
#Equality
#Orchids
🦋 heart means agree, not love or like
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#Kindness
#Choice
#Woke
#Equality
#Orchids
🦋 heart means agree, not love or like
💙 🇺🇦 🕊️🇺🇸 🇨🇷💙🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🫶🏽
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@jcaroltx.bsky.social
· Dec 4
My ego is not my amigo.
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“To know Ted Cruz is to dislike Ted Cruz” @matthewjdowd.bsky.social
September 12, 2026 at 4:46 PM
“To know Ted Cruz is to dislike Ted Cruz” @matthewjdowd.bsky.social
An inflation bomb 💣?!!!!
Per today's CPI report, Trump's war with Iran has caused an inflation bomb:
Gas prices are up 27% compared to last year, airfare is up 23%, and fuel is up a jaw-dropping 52%.
We are all paying the price for his warmongering.
Gas prices are up 27% compared to last year, airfare is up 23%, and fuel is up a jaw-dropping 52%.
We are all paying the price for his warmongering.
US consumers faced more high prices in August as Iran war raised energy costs
Annualized inflation rate was 3.4%, same as July, and core inflation, which omits energy and food prices, rose to 2.4%
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
An inflation bomb 💣?!!!!
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A Philadelphia nun named Sister Rose Kuhn drives to a Texas immigration court weekly to sit next to unaccompanied children as young as 4 who are facing deportation hearings alone without relatives or an attorney so that they won’t have to face the judge by themselves.
Heartbreaking and horrific.
Heartbreaking and horrific.
September 8, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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The 40-hour work week. The weekend itself. Lifesaving safety standards.
Organized labor has changed our country for the better.
This Labor Day, we recognize the achievements of our unions and the workers who make the American way of life possible.
Organized labor has changed our country for the better.
This Labor Day, we recognize the achievements of our unions and the workers who make the American way of life possible.
September 7, 2026 at 12:16 PM
The 40-hour work week. The weekend itself. Lifesaving safety standards.
Organized labor has changed our country for the better.
This Labor Day, we recognize the achievements of our unions and the workers who make the American way of life possible.
Organized labor has changed our country for the better.
This Labor Day, we recognize the achievements of our unions and the workers who make the American way of life possible.
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Why do you appreciate unions?
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
September 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Why do you appreciate unions?
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you." Maya Angelou
Today is National Forgiveness Day, "a day to embrace healing, understanding, and unity by encouraging forgiveness and fostering empathy."
"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you." Maya Angelou
"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you." Maya Angelou
September 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you." Maya Angelou
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For some strange reason, a lot of people think Republicans are better for the economy. I used to as well.
But there have been 12 economic recessions in America since the end of World War II. And 10 of those 12 recessions started when the President of the United States was a Republican.
Really.
But there have been 12 economic recessions in America since the end of World War II. And 10 of those 12 recessions started when the President of the United States was a Republican.
Really.
August 29, 2026 at 11:21 PM
For some strange reason, a lot of people think Republicans are better for the economy. I used to as well.
But there have been 12 economic recessions in America since the end of World War II. And 10 of those 12 recessions started when the President of the United States was a Republican.
Really.
But there have been 12 economic recessions in America since the end of World War II. And 10 of those 12 recessions started when the President of the United States was a Republican.
Really.
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Today is Women’s Equality Day, "celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment, which guaranteed women the constitutional right to vote."
Let us continue to fight for the equality of all. We are still a good bit away from that goal.
Let us continue to fight for the equality of all. We are still a good bit away from that goal.
August 26, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Today is Women’s Equality Day, "celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment, which guaranteed women the constitutional right to vote."
Let us continue to fight for the equality of all. We are still a good bit away from that goal.
Let us continue to fight for the equality of all. We are still a good bit away from that goal.
Just imagine the pearly gates when Dolly arrived! #hallelujah
August 25, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Just imagine the pearly gates when Dolly arrived! #hallelujah
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Canada Strong 💪💪💪💪💪
August 24, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Canada Strong 💪💪💪💪💪
Proud to be the 600th repost . Shameful, corrupt and dangerous especially to the children of Texas.
we have had some corrupt and awful governors in history of Texas, and the worst by far is our current governor. Abbott has done far more damage to Texas residents than any governor in our history. Texans please send him packing.
August 24, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Proud to be the 600th repost . Shameful, corrupt and dangerous especially to the children of Texas.
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Big money is flowing into the Texas Senate race. See who’s backing James Talarico and Ken Paxton, how much they’re giving and which donors are fueling the high-stakes contest.
The 20 biggest donors to Ken Paxton and James Talarico's Texas Senate race
The high-stakes U.S. Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is attracting big-dollar donors from across the country. Here is a list of the top 10 donors supporting both candidates.
bit.ly
August 23, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Big money is flowing into the Texas Senate race. See who’s backing James Talarico and Ken Paxton, how much they’re giving and which donors are fueling the high-stakes contest.
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There it is. While you struggle to afford groceries, or find any that are edible, and pay thousands more every year in gas, rent, utilities, childcare, and healthcare, they are laughing all the way to the bank. 
August 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM
There it is. While you struggle to afford groceries, or find any that are edible, and pay thousands more every year in gas, rent, utilities, childcare, and healthcare, they are laughing all the way to the bank. 
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Suicides in which people hang themselves from TREES are incredibly rare. It has happened before. But it’s not common. And when the person hanging from the tree is black and the tree is in Mississippi, we need to assume it may be homicide and not suicide.
A 29-year-old mother of four was found dead hanging from a tree in Mississippi. Now her family is demanding answers.
And her case is far from the only one raising alarm.
Suri Crowe examines the disturbing deaths of Black Americans fueling demands for investigations, transparency, and justice.
And her case is far from the only one raising alarm.
Suri Crowe examines the disturbing deaths of Black Americans fueling demands for investigations, transparency, and justice.
DEEPLY DISTURBING News Quickly PILES UP in…MISSISSIPPI
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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August 19, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Suicides in which people hang themselves from TREES are incredibly rare. It has happened before. But it’s not common. And when the person hanging from the tree is black and the tree is in Mississippi, we need to assume it may be homicide and not suicide.
Magic 🪄
One of French puppeteer Raphaël Gromy’s most recognizable performances features a puppet painting real artworks on canvas, blending puppetry, live performance, and visual art into a unique theatrical experience. 😊
IG: @artistsuniversum
@raphael_gromy
IG: @artistsuniversum
@raphael_gromy
August 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Magic 🪄
Have you noticed no one says “it can’t get any worse” anymore?
August 15, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Have you noticed no one says “it can’t get any worse” anymore?
🤭
August 15, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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This might be the Blue Sky post of the day, month. . . hell 2026
Man, what hasn’t this guy done?
He’s cartoonishly corrupt.
He’s cartoonishly corrupt.
NEW AD: 14 years ago today, Ken Paxton stole someone's $1,000 pen.
Today, Ken Paxton’s pen victim is endorsing James Talarico.
Today, Ken Paxton’s pen victim is endorsing James Talarico.
August 15, 2026 at 9:43 PM
This might be the Blue Sky post of the day, month. . . hell 2026
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“Follow the rules and you’ll be welcome here,” they promised. Do it the “right way” and you have nothing to fear….
It would seem those promises apply only to conservative oligarchs and white South Africans.
It would seem those promises apply only to conservative oligarchs and white South Africans.
This is crazy. Alex is from Brazil, why would they deport him to Guyana?
He’s a longtime West Hollywood resident who has been following his immigration requirements. He wasn’t hiding. He wasn’t on the run. He showed up for his required ICE check-in.
And that’s where they detained him.
He’s a longtime West Hollywood resident who has been following his immigration requirements. He wasn’t hiding. He wasn’t on the run. He showed up for his required ICE check-in.
And that’s where they detained him.
August 15, 2026 at 2:48 AM
“Follow the rules and you’ll be welcome here,” they promised. Do it the “right way” and you have nothing to fear….
It would seem those promises apply only to conservative oligarchs and white South Africans.
It would seem those promises apply only to conservative oligarchs and white South Africans.
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $20.5M in 2025 — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 958x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $20.5M in 2025 — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 958x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
August 14, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $20.5M in 2025 — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 958x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $20.5M in 2025 — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 958x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
In a nutshell 👇🏽
So our military is running out of long range munitions. Our sailors are running out of food.
Our economy has lost jobs in 6 of the 18 months since Trump came back to office.
And this dude spends TWO HOURS today on a call trying to put his name on the Kennedy Center.
He’s only awake 3 hours a day!
Our economy has lost jobs in 6 of the 18 months since Trump came back to office.
And this dude spends TWO HOURS today on a call trying to put his name on the Kennedy Center.
He’s only awake 3 hours a day!
Trump himself voted to name the plaza for himself and add his name back, defying a court order and of course ignoring the law. Trump spent 2 hours on a Kennedy center committee meeting during wartime.
August 14, 2026 at 12:41 PM
In a nutshell 👇🏽
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There is no such thing as a Jesus March. The only marching Christians should do is in their personal lived daily witness, and to the Cross, where they lay down all their ego, policy lust, hunger for power, and earthly identity. Any less is just Barabbas looking for attention.
August 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
There is no such thing as a Jesus March. The only marching Christians should do is in their personal lived daily witness, and to the Cross, where they lay down all their ego, policy lust, hunger for power, and earthly identity. Any less is just Barabbas looking for attention.
“Like a small coffeehouse on the street of exiles
That is love, it opens its doors to all.”
Remind you an anyone?? Hint: His initials are JC
That is love, it opens its doors to all.”
Remind you an anyone?? Hint: His initials are JC
RIP Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, passed this day 2008.
“Like a small coffeehouse on the street of exiles
That is love, it opens its doors to all.”
“Like a small coffeehouse on the street of exiles
That is love, it opens its doors to all.”
August 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM
“Like a small coffeehouse on the street of exiles
That is love, it opens its doors to all.”
Remind you an anyone?? Hint: His initials are JC
That is love, it opens its doors to all.”
Remind you an anyone?? Hint: His initials are JC