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Diana Mc

@dianamc.bsky.social

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My politics; There are a lot of people in need & it’s our personal & societal responsibility to do what we can to help. Gallows humor is my cope now.

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Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · Jun 9

Journalism has failed us.

When reporters fail to point out the hypocrisy of hiring practices in RED STATES, thousands of undocumented workers in meat & agriculture facilities in poor working conditions, jobs Americans won’t do & zero ICE agents storming the parking lots there,then
Media is a JOKE.

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David Wearing @davidwearing.bsky.social · 18h

The entire "free speech on campus" moral panic was manufactured to blackmail us into making space in intellectual life for bigots and charlatans who couldn't get there on their own merits. Its a DEI scheme for fascism. Congratulations to everyone who took it at face value.

Charlotte Lydia Riley @lottelydia.bsky.social · 18h

“Following his lecture, Yarvin will debate the legendary British historian David Starkey on history and the future of conservatism.” Everything about this is so cursed. Masks off at the University of Oxford.

Curtis Yarvin & David Starkey - The End of the End of History
By Oakeshott (formerly Scruton)
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The second Oakeshott Lecture of 2025 - with perennially viral tech philosopher Curtis Yarvin and eminent historian David Starkey

In the second Oakeshott (formerly Scruton) Lecture, Curtis Yarvin will address the End of the End of History in the Post-Cold War Era.

A former software developer, Curtis Yarvin came to international prominence under the pen-name Mencius Moldbug as a critic of contemporary democracy. An avid promoter of technocracy and critic of ‘the Cathedral’, Yarvin has become an influential figure on the American right - a reliably controversial voice and a confidante of JD Vance and Peter Thiel.

Following his lecture, Yarvin will debate the legendary British historian David Starkey on history and the future of conservatism.

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Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 17h

It will be fun to see Bari’s failures at CBS now, at least they’ll be more noticeable.

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Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 17h

Someone already said that. My bad. I responded directly to the FDA.

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Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 17h

OR give em hell.

Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 18h

Thanks. I did not drill down.
I checked FDA website, not listed.
Complained on FDA twitter hellsite coz they’re not here.

Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 18h

“”We’re not cosmopolitan like New York. We’re just regular folks who have had enough.” He told me that the frog costume had been back-ordered on Amazon. “They jacked up the price,” he complained. “We got to thank Portland for that.” He wore a red cape over his green body that read, “Amphifa.””

LOL

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Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 18h

Good to know. I keep my subscription reluctantly for international news.

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Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 18h

🚨There's new polling showing Sherrod Brown winning the Senate race in Ohio.

Let's be clear: we *can* flip the Senate in 2026, but we're gonna need to break record-high youth turnout and persuade Gen Z.

Can you chip in to help us do that? 👇

secure.actblue.com/donate/votse...

I just gave to Voters of Tomorrow PAC

secure.actblue.com

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 18h

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Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 18h

My bad. Heh. They responded incorrectly at least.

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Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 18h

I don’t believe that’s correct.

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

www.consumerreports.org

Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 18h

Can we gift one to Trump? Paint it GOLD, he’ll love it.

Joking of course. He’s never go for anything but gold leaf.

Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 18h

I didn’t see

LEAD IN THE MAJORITY OF PROTEIN POWDERS

on your list.
Why not?

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RIDGE @1av8ter.bsky.social · 18h

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Steve Marmel @marmel.bsky.social · 1d

22 arrests.
All Maga.
Including this armed terrorist with a gun who assaulted a woman.
I think we know who the violent ones are.
#NoKings

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Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 1d

So Newsom saved JDs life. Potentially. Damn shame that.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...

Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say

www.nytimes.com

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 2d

Dutch intelligence suspends sharing arrangements with the US after concluding that high level intel was routinely being shared by the White House with their friends in the Kremlin. www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/n...

Nederlandse diensten delen minder informatie met de VS: ‘Soms vertellen we dingen niet meer’

Het aantal dreigingen dat op Nederland afkomt is groot, zien de hoofden van de AIVD en de MIVD elke dag: niet alleen Russische agressie, maar ook de opmars van China als digitale macht en binnenlands ...

www.volkskrant.nl

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Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 1d

Just took a look. I have an automatic super block for Magats. Pandemic Index wasn’t part of that so it appears when JB blocked him, no one can see PI discourse with JB.

Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 1d

Huge eyeroll

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d

Gentle reminder that should a general strike happen, it’s crucial to plan and establish robust networks of community care.

There will be people, especially within the disability community, who can’t participate.

Who have needs that must be met.

Let’s make sure we figure out how to include them!

Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 1d

Whoa. Chicago mayor calls for a general strike; now we're talking

www.huffpost.com/entry/chicag...

Chicago Mayor Issues Defiant Call For A General Strike

It was an audacious proposal, given that the U.S. has never held a true, nationwide general strike.

www.huffpost.com

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Piyush Mittal @piyushmittal.bsky.social · 2d

ICE Barbie puppy killer Kristi Noem ripped for splurging $172 Million on luxury private jets while Republicans cut healthcare for Americans
www.thedailybeast.com/ice-barbie-k...

ICE Barbie Ripped For Splurging $172 Million on Luxury DHS Jets

The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly shelled on two high-end Gulfstream jets for Kristi Noem and other top members of the department.

www.thedailybeast.com

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Hubert @sconeone.bsky.social · 2d

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Diana Mc @dianamc.bsky.social · 1d

So they don’t have to be Nazis. Just like we don’t have to accept Nazis.

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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 1d

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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · Mar 26

“The Rockbridge Transition Project will create a ‘government-in-waiting’ with the people & plans to staff the next Republican Administration. The goal is to be ready to govern effectively…from day one.“—Rockbridge Network 2021 Budget (Thiel & Mercer reportedly back Rockbridge.) 1/ #Project2025

Follow the Money: Vance Selection Creates More Political and Financial Links Between Trump Campaign and Heritage Foundation - What is Project 2025

Vance’s rise strengthens financial and political ties between Trump’s campaign and the Heritage Foundation.

whatisproject2025.net

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