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Ann Slater 🍁 @annslater22.bsky.social · 6h

When they say things like that, it makes me think that they a) They haven't done any research into the subject which translates into:They're dumb, lazy, and lying. Or, b) They're innately dumb and lazy. Also, They're lying.

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Ann Slater 🍁 @annslater22.bsky.social · 18h

Today, I did some watch repairs. Because I'm talented like that.

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 20h

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the members of the Canadian Armed Forces serving abroad.

While most Canadians gather with loved ones, they stand on guard — sacrificing time with their families to protect ours. Thank you for your service and dedication.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 21h

This is Antifa. Which, I guess, makes Republicans Profa.

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BeijingPalmer @beijingpalmer.bsky.social · 1d

I don't understand why U.S. reporters so regularly seem to let politicians get away with 'I haven't seen that' about stuff a) they obviously know and b) is directly relevant to their job. Did they sign some kind of agreement never to ask a follow-up question?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

REPORTER: We know the president moved forward with mass layoffs. We're also learning there were significant cuts to staff at special education services. Are you comfortable with those cuts?

MIKE JOHNSON: I haven't seen the specifics of that and I don't know

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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 18h

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Ann Slater 🍁 @annslater22.bsky.social · 2d

At a "family reunion" and my brother-in-law travels to exotic places with my nephews quite a bit. So, I asked my nephews "What hostile country have you traveled to recently?" Hostile meaning weather wise. And they said "Kentucky."

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Ann Slater 🍁 @annslater22.bsky.social · 2d

You probably woke up in the wrong part of your sleep cycle.

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 2d

Steve Martin & Martin Short singing the way you look tonight to the beautiful DianeKeaton 🥺💔

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Alexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 3d

If this was happening in any other country you'd have journalists and analysts discussing risks of state failure

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Ann Slater 🍁 @annslater22.bsky.social · 2d

I'm going to up this interview again because he had some really great stories that I'd never heard.

Ann Slater 🍁 @annslater22.bsky.social · 2d

This is a really good interview. Lots of inside info that I haven't heard in the media yet. The analysis is interesting.
youtu.be/bBDLPD2L3bw?...

Anthony Scaramucci on Trump and the Threat to American Democracy (MEMBERS ONLY)

YouTube video by Intelligence Squared

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Ann Slater 🍁 @annslater22.bsky.social · 2d

My printer refuses to work unless I'm signed up for their ink program. It's ridiculous.

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 2d

Dems floated a narrow bill to fund the military, which can’t move because the House isn’t in session. Meanwhile, DoD is now going to spend funds not appropriated by Congress to ensure military paychecks continue.

POTUS now both commands and provisions the military. Unconstitutional and SO dangerous

The Office of Management and Budget sent a notification to Congress about their intent to use research and development funds to pay members of the military, two sources with direct knowledge tell NBC News.
A spokesperson for the OMB confirmed to NBC
News that it plans to use the research and development funds and that there are two years' worth of funds available within the Department of Defense.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

It’s remarkable to realize Diane Keaton created a signature look and sensibility back in the 1970s and for about half a century continued to be a creative inspiration for how to be yourself in a world that tries so hard to put you in a box. Well done, Diane Keaton. RIP.

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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 2d

No matter what, kindness cost nothing

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Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 2d

Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:

When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.

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Old White Nepo Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Also: if you work for ICE, even if you’re not one of the ones arresting citizens or tackling 15-year-olds or zip-tying kids together and segregating them by race, you’re part of the mechanism making it happen, and you should suffer long-term social and post-regime-change consequences.

Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 2d

Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:

When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.

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Ann Slater 🍁 @annslater22.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah. The Insurrection Act is coming legal or not.

Ann Slater 🍁 @annslater22.bsky.social · 2d

This is a really good interview. Lots of inside info that I haven't heard in the media yet. The analysis is interesting.
youtu.be/bBDLPD2L3bw?...

Anthony Scaramucci on Trump and the Threat to American Democracy (MEMBERS ONLY)

YouTube video by Intelligence Squared

youtu.be

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Ann Slater 🍁 @annslater22.bsky.social · 2d

It's so ridiculous. They're all insane.

Ann Slater 🍁 @annslater22.bsky.social · 2d

Oh. That's good advice.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 2d

"A future president, even dumber than you, will allow Qatar, the country that harbored Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the architect of the plane attacks in NY, PA, and DC today, and whose royal family will help him escape capture by the US, to build a military base on US soil to train Qataris to fly jets."

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

ICE IS DISAPPEARING PEOPLE TO WORK CAMPS

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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 3d

ICE tactics in Chicago are escalating.

Crashing into a woman’s car so they can grab her is unconscionable!

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3d

Is it just me, or does it seem the press is actually and completely terrified to report about Donald Trump's physical and mental health the way it would have if anyone else were president?

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