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Minnesota 50501 @mn50501.bsky.social · 38m

RAPID RESPONSE UPDATE: Apparently Kristi Noem was so disturbed by our peaceful presence that she snuck in the back door of the Whipple building about 15 minutes ago.

Crowd peacefully protests Kristi Noem at the Bishop Henry Whipple Building.

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babsbeaty @babsbeaty.bsky.social · 55m

It’s like having a toddler “help”

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babsbeaty @babsbeaty.bsky.social · 56m

And that not even counting this bull crap

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babsbeaty @babsbeaty.bsky.social · 57m

I know I not the first to say this but literally every I do on my phone or computer takes longer now than it did a year ago because of AI — from texting my family to writing an email to creating a document.

I now have to double check *everything* to make sure things weren’t changed on me.

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babsbeaty @babsbeaty.bsky.social · 59m

*on

That one’s on me

babsbeaty @babsbeaty.bsky.social · 1h

Cool. Now do blaming sexual assault on the victims

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HELLody SchreiBOO @melodyschreiber.com · 18h

The way Dems treat Mamdani versus Platner... hm

Soraya Nadia McDonald @sorayanadiamcdonald.com · 18h

"Not one senator said Platner’s tattoo or other controversies were disqualifying, and several acknowledged he’s bringing excitement to a party that has been struggling in the political wilderness since President Donald Trump took back power in January."

da fuc is wrong with these people

Senate Democrats tread lightly on Maine primary as new poll shows Graham Platner leading Janet Mills

Despite recent controversies, Platner has a huge lead in a recent poll and is drawing big crowds, while the two-term governor Mills is counting on her experience and achievements.

www.nbcnews.com

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

If a temporary resident of the White House can totally demolish the East Wing to build a gaudy ballroom, without any authority, approval, or regulation, he can tear down the rest of the White House to build a Walmart. That this destruction is allowed underscores how off the rails our country is now.

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Charlotte. @charlotteirene.bsky.social · 3h

I was thinking about canceling my plans for this evening (Rocky Horror Picture Show screening) because I couldn't bring myself to go out and have fun while my life is in freefall, but now that I can breathe a bit easier I think I'll go (plus tickets are non-refundable lol)

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 3h

Mamdani: "There are 12 days remaining until Election Day. I will be a Muslim man in NYC each of those 12 days and every day that follows after that. I will not change who I am, how I eat, or the faith that I am proud to call my own."

Screenshot of live video feed from the end of Mamdani's press conference. Mamdani stands before microphone in dark suit and tie, lips pursed, with heartfelt expression.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 4h

Mamdani: "The bigger question is whether we are willing to say goodbye to ... anti-Muslim sentiment that has grown so endemic in our city that when we hear it, we know not whether the words were spoken by a Republican or a Democrat."

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 4h

Mamdani: "The dream of every Muslim is simply to be treated the same as every other New Yorker. And yet for too long we have been told to ask for less than that and to be satisfied with whatever little we receive. No more."

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 4h

Mamdani: "More than one million Muslims in this city, existing while being made to feel that we are guests in our own home. No more."

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We Are Saners @wearesaners.bsky.social · 9h

No Kings 2 - what did it accomplish? It grew our movement and exposed the increasing weakness of the desperate regime. WE gave them ONLY bad choices.

1. Crack down with violence on peaceful protesters, inspire fury and triple the size of The Resistance or
2. Do nothing and look weak.

They did #2.

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babsbeaty @babsbeaty.bsky.social · 5h

Ugh. My daughter used to beg to go to Chuck E Cheese just for that crap.

But then I remember the little bag I’d need to fill with this week’s favorite tiny plastic animals every time we got in the car.

babsbeaty @babsbeaty.bsky.social · 5h

For a certain type of (usually male) person working class isn’t about economic status or the worker/owner divide. It’s 100% vibes. Working class is male, white, straight, cis, burly, swears like a sailor, possesses an earthy wisdom inaccessible to weaklings who read books

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babsbeaty @babsbeaty.bsky.social · 6h

Well, I’ve been called worse by “leftists” over the past decade. Some how I’ll survive.

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TheValuesVoter @thevaluesvoter.bsky.social · 20h

The only way this country is going to work is if we all start caring about each other. Not just about ourselves.

Besides, when our fellow citizens get screwed, regardless which “group” they belong to, it’s only a matter of time before it ricochets and hits us. It’s guaranteed.

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babsbeaty @babsbeaty.bsky.social · 19h

Same

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🎃 Cat-O-Lantern Partsch Conlan 🎃 @catconlan.net · 19h

and as a physical entity it consumes space, water, air...

Willie Jack's Favorite Uncle @dandantransient.bsky.social · 19h

I think this is a huge thing humans need to wrap their heads around.

The Internet is not magically "out there," it exists in physical spaces right here in our world.

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 20h

The cloud is physical. That’s what data centers are.

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katie but spooky @eggbeaterhurricane.bsky.social · 20h

graham platner seems to be asking me to give him the benefit of the doubt a lot lately. good thing i can review his track record as a legislator instead of just going by vibes oh wait

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 22h

Odds are this aggressively did not happen. But it would of course be just as unconstitutional to spend money donated to the government without a duly enacted appropriation as it is to spend tax money that way.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "By the way, a friend of mine called us the other day and he said 'I'd like to contribute any shortfall you have because of the Democrat shutdown. I'd like to contribute any shortfall you have with the military.' Today, he sent us a check for $130 million. It's gonna go the military."

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babsbeaty @babsbeaty.bsky.social · 20h

“him” is not a typo

babsbeaty @babsbeaty.bsky.social · 20h

If it’s not him he doesn’t see any value in it

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babsbeaty @babsbeaty.bsky.social · 1d

It reminds me of the old joke about weather forecasters: if I was strong 40% of the time at work I’d be fired.

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