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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 11h

The MAGA bowel movement has abandoned any pretense of democracy. They are telling their supporters that the only valid election outcome is Trump’s victory, and if it does not happen naturally, they will make it happen by any means necessary

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 11h

We don’t need votes. I tell my people, I don’t need any votes. Don’t worry about voting. We got plenty of votes. We don’t need the votes, I have so many votes. I think with our little secret, we are gonna do really well with the House, I don’t need votes, with our little secret...

Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 11h

⛑️Steve Bannon, never one to mince words, said, “Forget campaign speeches, Trump didn’t win with words. He won with Elon’s $200M ground game.” Musk’s funding was “the reason we won.” That’s not a strategy. That’s purchasing power.

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 11h

⛑️Leon MuskRat claimed that tЯump would have lost the 2024 election without his help, stating, “Without me, tЯump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate.”
AND...

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 11h

⛑️tЯump bragged that he’ll be in office when the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics happen, admitting he once thought he’d miss out, until, as he put it, they 'rigged the election' and put him back in power.

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 11h

⛑️"He tЯump said OUT LOUD (Leon MuskRat) knows those computers better than anybody. All those computers. Those vote-counting computers," tЯump told the crowd. "And we ended up winning Pennsylvania like in a landslide."

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 11h

Let's be honest, what cost Kamala is MAGA CHEATERS ~
HE LOST THE POPULAR VOTE TWICE ~

⛑️"Get out and vote, you won’t have to do it anymore. In four years, it will be fixed, it will be fine. You won’t have to vote anymore. In four years, you won’t have to vote again."

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 11h

𒄈 Political Career
⌯⌲ U.S. Senator from Arizona Took office December 2, 2020

⌯⌲ Member of the Democratic Party since 2018

⌯⌲ Focuses on issues like veterans’ affairs, infrastructure, and working families

Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 11h

𒄈 NASA Career
⌯⌲ Selected as an astronaut in 1996 (NASA Group 16)

⌯⌲ Flew on four space shuttle missions: STS-108, STS-121, STS-124, STS-134

⌯⌲ Spent 54 days in space

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 11h

𒄈 Military Career
United States Navy Captain Served from 1986 to 2011

⌯⌲ Flew 39 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm

⌯⌲ Logged 5,000+ flight hours in over 50 aircraft

⌯⌲ Completed 375+ carrier landings

⌯⌲ Awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal and Legion of Merit

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 11h

She should probably Senator Mark Kelly’s equal parts astronaut grit, military precision, and political chops:

𒄈 Education
B.S. in Marine Engineering and Nautical Science U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering U.S. Naval Postgraduate School

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 11h

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

RFK Jr to urge Americans to eat more saturated fats, alarming health experts

Guidance from health and human services secretary contradicts decades of dietary recommendations

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 2d

Trump said he’s good at building 'on budget.' Then the 'illegal' ballroom cost escalated by 50%.

Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 2d

Endorsements from frauds only mean something if you’re trying to build a résumé in corruption. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞🔌 If you’re predatory, you probably celebrate.
Adams endorsed Andrew Cuomo for mayor, despite previously calling him a “snake and a liar"ၺ

They can both go ╭∩╮ҼⱭƬ♡ՏӇӀƬ╭∩╮

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 5d

Baller Alert @balleralert.com · 5d

Trump Reportedly Considering Commuting Diddy’s Prison Sentence This Week

Donald Trump is reportedly considering commuting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 50-month prison sentence as early as this week, according to a high-ranking White House source. The insider tells TMZ that Trump […] The post Trump Reportedly Considering Commuting Diddy’s Prison Sentence This Week appeared first on Baller Alert.

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 5d

Reuters @reuters.com · 5d

Exclusive: A group of dozens of officials from across the federal government, including US intelligence officers, has been helping to steer President Trump's drive for retribution against his perceived enemies reut.rs/3IXEVG9

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 5d

techcrunch.com/2025/10/20/t...

Trump DOE confirms it’s canceling over $700M in manufacturing grants | TechCrunch

The Department of Energy said it was canceling grants to build new factories in places like Alabama and Kentucky. Three startups are affected.

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 5d

Talentcoop @talentcoop.bsky.social · Oct 31

Balancing any 'dark' of Halloween is the lovely festival of #Diwali.
To those who celebrate, or those who don't, #HappyDiwali

#SharetheLight

a happy diwali card with three lit candles

ALT: a happy diwali card with three lit candles

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 5d

Dr Rasu Shrestha @rasushrestha.bsky.social · Sep 15

🪔 Diwali has been officially declared a state holiday in California following the passage of Assembly Bill 268 (AB 268), making it the first U.S. state to do so.

Now, that’s just superb!!! 🎆

#DesiSky #Diwali

In a landmark cultural decision, California has officially declared Diwali as a state holiday, becoming the first U.S. state to do so. This move reflects the state’s recognition of diversity and its respect for Indian and South Asian traditions. Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated with joy and togetherness by millions around the world. California’s decision highlights the growing influence of Indian culture in the West and sets an example for inclusivity. This recognition is not just symbolic but an important step toward celebrating multicultural values in society. Diwali truly shines as a global festival now.

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 5d

PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 6d

To my Bluesky peeps celebrating #Diwali this week

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 6d

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 6d

China pushes high tech in 5-year plan as tensions with US intensify on.ft.com/3KWcLvM

China pushes high tech in 5-year plan as tensions with US intensify

Central Committee expected to highlight the importance of consumption in an economy threatened by deflation

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 6d

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 6d

Tony Abbott’s argument about Australian democracy is Trumpian in intent and based on half-truths | Marcia Langton

Former PM’s new book reads like a style manual for March for Australia types, weaving together evidence and myth, history and ideology * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Are there two conservative political leaders with the name Tony Abbott? The author of Australia, A History: How an ancient land became a great democracy. And the one who praised Viktor Orbán in his speech at the Hungarian conference of Conservative Political Action Network, or CPAC, the same Viktor Orbán who is accused of steadily destroying democracy in Hungary. There is one Tony Abbott but two faces. At the same CPAC conference in Hungary, he stated: “Trump 1.0 and Brexit were popular revolts that couldn’t quite drain the swamp. We have to hope that Trump 2.0 will be more successful, lest resistance to moral vanity projects be further discredited.” It’s as plain as daylight that US president Trump’s administration is trying to dismantle democracy in the US, so the question is, what is it that Abbott is hoping will be more “successful”? Continue reading...

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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 6d

Tony Abbott’s argument about Australian democracy is Trumpian in intent and based on half-truths | Marcia Langton

Former PM’s new book reads like a style manual for March for Australia types, weaving together evidence and myth, history and ideology * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Are there two conservative political leaders with the name Tony Abbott? The author of Australia, A History: How an ancient land became a great democracy. And the one who praised Viktor Orbán in his speech at the Hungarian conference of Conservative Political Action Network, or CPAC, the same Viktor Orbán who is accused of steadily destroying democracy in Hungary. There is one Tony Abbott but two faces. At the same CPAC conference in Hungary, he stated: “Trump 1.0 and Brexit were popular revolts that couldn’t quite drain the swamp. We have to hope that Trump 2.0 will be more successful, lest resistance to moral vanity projects be further discredited.” It’s as plain as daylight that US president Trump’s administration is trying to dismantle democracy in the US, so the question is, what is it that Abbott is hoping will be more “successful”? Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Batter Up Betty @chefpenn.bsky.social · 8d

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 8d

A plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions in shipping supported by much of the maritime industry was shelved Friday following threats from President Trump that he would punish countries backing the measure.

Trump’s threats succeed in halting global plan to clean up shipping emissions

A surprising about-face on an international climate effort followed increased threats by Trump to retaliate against nations supporting the compact.

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