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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 4h

That gorgeous and classic piece of musical social commentary probably wouldn't have gone over well at the ballpark.

Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 7h

@leejamiller.bsky.social for Explainer in Chief, 2025.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4q7...

This Shutdown Is About To Get SO Much Worse

YouTube video by Leeja Miller

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 13h

From which of his two nationalities, though? (Yes, he changed some words to the Canadian anthem, but the end result was a pretty profound dig at the USA).

Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 17h

That would describe about 20 musical artists ...

Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 17h

Same, Anne. Same!

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 21h

Interesting counterpoint opinion. As a music educator, my main focus was his handling the chromaticism of the tune, a capella, with musicality. Additionally, if you want a straight-down-the-fairway performance of just about anything, simply don't hire Rufus Wainwright. He has never been that guy.

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 21h

Love it. Rufus' corresponding tune might be "Dinner at 8."

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 1d

... at the time, Reagan was considered to be off on the right, as well! The Overton Window has shattered from sheer torque over and over again since then, only to be re-installed by governments further to the right. Reagan would be immediately run out of town on a rail by today's MAGA GOP.

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 1d

He seems like he was such a sweetie! That's my professional catsitter's POV. So sorry for this very big loss ♥️

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 1d

My heart sank for a second when I saw his name trending, since he's not exactly a household name. Thankfully, it was for a great reason!

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 1d

Very proud of the California-dwelling, largely Montreal-raised dual national/world citizen Rufus Wainwright. There was no better choice on the planet for the honor of this singular assignment -- particularly this year.

#RufusWainwright #worldseries #OCanada #bilingual #francophone #anglophone

𝚃𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚜 𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚎 🚇 @taras-grescoe.com · 1d

Rufus Wainwright sings O Canada in English and French at World Series — and changes lyrics to “only *us* command.”

That’s some #Montréal spirit, là!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYA4...

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT: O CANADA: MLB WORLD SERIES 2O25 GAME 5: TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS. LOS ANGELES DODGERS

YouTube video by SPORTS VIDEO CHANNEL

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 1d

Hey GOP! Please stop flip-flopping for just a second: Do you support vote-by-mail, or not?

Your voters sure seem to.

It's also served our armed forces well for decades and is the most constitutionally protected form of communication we've got.

#votebymail #USPS

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Republican voters drive increase in mail ballot requests in Pennsylvania

The uptick could be a sign that this year’s judicial retention races are stirring interest in the 2025 election.

www.wesa.fm

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 2d

Turning Point USA sent me a fundraising mailing today, complete with a heartfelt little note from Erika Kirk. I appreciate their supporting the USPS and all -- but wow, are they ever barking up the wrong tree.

I'm sure they "did their research," though.

Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 2d

Turning Point USA sent me a fundraising mailing today, complete with a heartfelt little note from Erika Kirk. I appreciate their supporting the USPS and all -- but wow, are they ever barking up the wrong tree.

I'm sure they "did their research," though.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 2d

The drama between the conservative movement and TPUSA following Charlie Kirk's murder is not dying down. www.thebulwark.com/p/civil-war-...

The Civil War Over Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Has Gotten Even Uglier

Right-wing personalities are feuding over the decision to invite Tucker Carlson to TPUSA’s annual confab.

www.thebulwark.com

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 2d

Trump on sending troops into American cities: “If I want to enact a certain act, I’m allowed to do it…And I’d be allowed to do whatever I want…And the courts wouldn’t get involved. Nobody would get involved. And I can send the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines.”

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 2d

Happiness? Personally, I'm scrolling in search of evidence of 1CE in/contiguous to my neighborhood, lately. Turns out that 60-ish white female US citizens are in the top tier of efficacy at shaming their sorry assezz, particularly when we know how to yell verrrrry loudly ...

But good point!

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Ray Delahanty | CityNerd @nerd4cities.bsky.social · 8d

Man there are a lot of elected officials in this country who will go along with literally any idiotic idea instead of just building trains

Tampa Bay Rays Fan Club @tbraysfanclub.bsky.social · 8d

@nerd4cities.bsky.social off topic...But can you address this nonsense from our brilliant Florida Governor (anything but buses or trains I guess) ~ Rob from Tampa

www.cltampa.com/news/to-cut-...

To cut I-4 traffic, DeSantis wants to test flying car rideshares in Polk County

A two-seat hybrid eVTOL aircraft on display at the Paris Air Show. France - June 22, 2017 Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Transportation Secretary Jared

www.cltampa.com

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 5d

Yes. The rest of us are just catching up to DC. Wouldn't be the first time ...

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 5d

Pittsburgh please, Trae!

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 5d

Is it time to bring back the charge of "Taxation Without Representation," perhaps?

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 5d

Is it time to bring back the charge of "Taxation Without Representation," perhaps?

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 6d

Women are being erased at the Pentagon. Women are being erased from history. And now a woman has been erased from the desecrated White House.

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: NBC News confirms that the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, on the east side of the White House, has been destroyed as part of the demolition of the East Wing.

(📸 Getty Images)

A picture of the garden in front of the east wing of the White House. A mix of colorful flowers and small trees

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 5d

Centering transit as a top-level issue in a US city's mayoral campaign? That alone is revolutionary -- and long overdue.

"The backbone of NYC's economy ... We have the slowest buses in America and more bus riders than any other US city."

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe11...

We Found The Policy That Zohran & Trump Voters Agree On

YouTube video by More Perfect Union

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Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 6d

Please continue to share photos of the profound unforced error which has befallen the People's House.

#WhiteHouse #EpsteinBallroom #ThePeoplesHouse #WhiteHouseDemolition

Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 9d

The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

Elise__Mae @elisemae.bsky.social · 6d

Yes, agreed on the overall focus. But in the article's list of several 20th century generations, including the Greatest Generation, the Boomers, etc., we weren't included. My point is about overall inclusion and has nothing to do with family trees per se.