LShopes
@lshopes.bsky.social
Retired RN. Cynical crone. Easily distracted by dogs and the written word. Flawed activist. Motto "Smash the Patriarchy."
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I will follow up with more details...
September 14, 2026 at 12:33 PM
I will follow up with more details...
One of the best things about being retired is not having a boss.
September 13, 2026 at 11:31 PM
One of the best things about being retired is not having a boss.
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if we’re still pretending that Mitch McConnell is alive then we should be able to criticize him for his silence on the anniversary of 9/11
September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
if we’re still pretending that Mitch McConnell is alive then we should be able to criticize him for his silence on the anniversary of 9/11
I love that Melanie doesn’t even try to wake him up. These two people deserve each other
Here’s that disgraceful criminal at the Pentagon’s 25th 9/11 memorial service.
September 12, 2026 at 12:49 AM
I love that Melanie doesn’t even try to wake him up. These two people deserve each other
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Trump told his supporters at gop convention to “cheat like hell.” They know if they commit federal crimes he will pardon them. That is why we need Democratic AGs to hold a joint press conference to make it clear they will swiftly prosecute anyone who does under state law so Trump can’t pardon them
September 11, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Trump told his supporters at gop convention to “cheat like hell.” They know if they commit federal crimes he will pardon them. That is why we need Democratic AGs to hold a joint press conference to make it clear they will swiftly prosecute anyone who does under state law so Trump can’t pardon them
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In the 25 years since 9/11, the United States has spent $8 trillion+ on wars that have taken millions of lives in the name of fighting "terror."
Can you imagine if we had instead invested those funds here on climate, health care, housing, and education?
Can you imagine if we had instead invested those funds here on climate, health care, housing, and education?
September 11, 2026 at 4:47 PM
In the 25 years since 9/11, the United States has spent $8 trillion+ on wars that have taken millions of lives in the name of fighting "terror."
Can you imagine if we had instead invested those funds here on climate, health care, housing, and education?
Can you imagine if we had instead invested those funds here on climate, health care, housing, and education?
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$500 on Things that Never Happened please.
Trump claims he was basically lifted out of the rubble on 9/11: "Two fireman, big strong guys, they grabbed me under the arms -- 'got to get our of here!' -- and they literally lifted me up, and they started running with me."
September 8, 2026 at 4:27 PM
$500 on Things that Never Happened please.
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There's a great opportunity to kneecap the GOP here, maybe do generational damage to them.
We can do that or you can sit there and whine about Democrats not being the magical unicorn political party that you seem to think exists. It's up to you.
We can do that or you can sit there and whine about Democrats not being the magical unicorn political party that you seem to think exists. It's up to you.
Charlie Cook, who's handicapped elections for decades, tells me he's never seen anything like the fiasco Trump foisted on GOP.
"Rs are so underperforming," he says, that "the normal rules don’t seem to be applying."
On the pod he explains why GOP may lose Sen/House:
newrepublic.com/article/2151...
"Rs are so underperforming," he says, that "the normal rules don’t seem to be applying."
On the pod he explains why GOP may lose Sen/House:
newrepublic.com/article/2151...
Trump Tailspins as Leaks about GOP Midterm Panic Take Humiliating Turn
As Republicans reveal fresh angst over the midterms, a veteran political handicapper explains why he’s surprised at how bad a situation Trump’s cratering numbers have created for them.
newrepublic.com
September 8, 2026 at 12:41 PM
There's a great opportunity to kneecap the GOP here, maybe do generational damage to them.
We can do that or you can sit there and whine about Democrats not being the magical unicorn political party that you seem to think exists. It's up to you.
We can do that or you can sit there and whine about Democrats not being the magical unicorn political party that you seem to think exists. It's up to you.
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Curious how facts like this are all over the English press, but in US print media not to be found
September 8, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Curious how facts like this are all over the English press, but in US print media not to be found
Fuck the Federal court in Mississippi. apple.news/AwcVmpTwuTua...
No constitutional right to clean water, federal court finds — USA TODAY
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit from Mississippi residents related to lead-contaminated water.
apple.news
September 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Fuck the Federal court in Mississippi. apple.news/AwcVmpTwuTua...
Of course, the main street media and Murdoch's shitty news doesn't mention this delusional behavior of Trump.
If Barack Obama had done this, every Sunday show would have talked about nothing else.
September 7, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Of course, the main street media and Murdoch's shitty news doesn't mention this delusional behavior of Trump.
Love this.
September 6, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Love this.
Do Trump and his minions not realize that The Empire was the bad guys? Of course, they do. They love fascism. Happy to be part of the Resistance.
September 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Do Trump and his minions not realize that The Empire was the bad guys? Of course, they do. They love fascism. Happy to be part of the Resistance.
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I can finally use Nene's line: 'Bye Wig!'
September 6, 2026 at 5:08 PM
I can finally use Nene's line: 'Bye Wig!'
This is so cool. I love birds, but I also love coyotes, so...Such an interesting story especially today.
Can confirm: this is INCREDIBLY rare.
“Photographer and bird enthusiast Alexander deBarros captured a photo of a coyote with a greater roadrunner in its mouth.”
KTLA: Rare, real-life coyote and roadrunner drama unfolds in L.A. ktla.com/news/local-n... #canislatrans #coyote #urbanwildlife
“Photographer and bird enthusiast Alexander deBarros captured a photo of a coyote with a greater roadrunner in its mouth.”
KTLA: Rare, real-life coyote and roadrunner drama unfolds in L.A. ktla.com/news/local-n... #canislatrans #coyote #urbanwildlife
Rare, real-life coyote and roadrunner drama unfolds in L.A.
A Southern California bird watcher stumbled onto a scene over the weekend that looked like it came straight out of a classic cartoon, except this time, the coyote appears to have won and there̵…
ktla.com
September 6, 2026 at 5:37 PM
This is so cool. I love birds, but I also love coyotes, so...Such an interesting story especially today.
As an old lady Apple user, I'm very upset about this. Not sure that I can learn to use a whole new system. I need to replace my MacBook, but Apple's support of an incredibly stupid fascist leader has me in a dilemma. I did take apple maps off my phone, but not impressed iwth Mapquest.
September 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM
As an old lady Apple user, I'm very upset about this. Not sure that I can learn to use a whole new system. I need to replace my MacBook, but Apple's support of an incredibly stupid fascist leader has me in a dilemma. I did take apple maps off my phone, but not impressed iwth Mapquest.
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Love this
Brilliant
let's go LAVA, we have lots of work to do…
September 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Love this
This is the man who should be pardoned at the earliest opportunity. Has he even been tried of anything?
Please don't let people forget about Major Watson and the patriotic stand he took, thankyou.
#gts
#gts
September 6, 2026 at 5:22 PM
This is the man who should be pardoned at the earliest opportunity. Has he even been tried of anything?
Bessent has the constant smirk of rich, white patriarchy. He really has a very punchable face.
Most American have zero interest in the US government treating one of our most important historical allies and trading partners like this. But the worst among us is running the country, thanks to the worst and most irresponsible voters among us.
September 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Bessent has the constant smirk of rich, white patriarchy. He really has a very punchable face.
Loved this story. apple.news/A5uN5b95xTRe...
Marmots Are Terrorizing California Hikers and Stealing Their Shoes — The Wall Street Journal
The cute but destructive rodents are criminal masterminds, easily circumventing humans’ meager defenses. Even car diapers don’t always work.
apple.news
September 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Loved this story. apple.news/A5uN5b95xTRe...
When corporations intentionally and willfully destroy parts of our planet in order to increase profits, isn't that a crime against humanity? When DOGE stopped USAID and caused the deaths of thousands, wasn't that actually murder? Shouldn't Musk be held accountable?
September 6, 2026 at 8:02 AM
When corporations intentionally and willfully destroy parts of our planet in order to increase profits, isn't that a crime against humanity? When DOGE stopped USAID and caused the deaths of thousands, wasn't that actually murder? Shouldn't Musk be held accountable?
Wow. What would happen if he resigned?
September 4, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Wow. What would happen if he resigned?