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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · Aug 27

Two children were killed and seventeen people were injured in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School.

A Cracker Barrel logo change received far more scrutiny and attention than any fight against the epidemic of gun violence in this country.

Our priorities remain idiotic.

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 14h

Good News: Israel has officially failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after being defeated by Italy, 3-0.

Bravo, Italia. The world thanks you.

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 1d

Has anyone questioned why so many Palestinian hostages are missing limbs, confined to wheelchairs, or appear emaciated?

The "only democracy in the M.E.” wouldn't resort to torture or dehumanization behind prison walls, would it?

My stance is clear: I stand against Israel's actions, now and always.

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 2d

Trump's insistence that Joe Biden was president on January 6 raises new questions about Joe Biden's memory.

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Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 2d

That asshole fired all the people who help kids with disabilities in education.

Fuck him. Fuck everyone who enabled him

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 2d

Breaking News: Donald Trump has uttered truthful words.

“I don't think there's anything that's gonna get me into heaven. I think I'm not maybe heaven bound. I may be in heaven right now as we fly on AF One. I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to make heaven."

When you realize you wasted your life.

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 3d

WTF, universe?

We were hoping and expecting you to follow through on ONE INDIVIDUAL.

Not Diane Keaton.
What a legendary career. A woman who was unapologetically true to herself and her artistry. Fearless and a style icon, too. You will be missed.

RIP

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 3d

Fall is my favorite season…🍁

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 4d

NYT will not sign the Pentagon's press policy.

It's a clear attempt to restrict access to information and control how the administration is portrayed. Every org and journalist should refuse to sign this affront to the 1stA.

Why is KEGSETH such a pathetic, incompetent ‘leader?’

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 5d

No one deserves the Nobel Peace Prize more than the Palestinians of Gaza.

For the past two years, they have endured the loss of their homes, livelihoods, family members, limbs, and dignity.

Yet, despite the slaughter of 67,000 of their fellow countrymen, they continue to fight for survival.

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 6d

I’m surprised he didn’t say: “I don’t know her, she’s not my type.”

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 6d

Q: “Have you given any more thought to possibly suspending habeas corpus?”

Donald Trump: “Suspending WHO?”

Q: “Habeas corpus.”

Donald Trump: “I don't know. I'd rather leave that to Kristi.”

WE ARE BEING LED BY COMPLETE IMBECILES.

He is such a fucking idiot.

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you.

Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 7d

Thank YOU!!

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 7d

Dolly Parton's sister has asked us to pray for her.

Even if prayer is not your thing, perhaps offer a positive thought. She grew up in extreme poverty, but that did not stop her ambition. A life spent entertaining us and helping make this world a better place.

We are in her debt. Loved, ALWAYS.

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 8d

Whether it's Republicans flagrantly abusing Articles One and Two of the Constitution or Democrats being bad at messaging, both parties are pushing America to the brink.

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 11d

Breaking News: Sean DIDDY Combs has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison.

I would’ve preferred a longer sentence, because of the extreme brutality, but his legacy is dismantled forever.

He went from A-list music mogul to cell block D. You are your choices.

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 12d

Opinion | Was Bari Weiss a DEI hire for CBS?

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 12d

Apple, the company, was named after a fruit.

He named his daughter Eve.

The bitten apple symbolizes the Garden of Eden.

Steve Jobs was a genius. His creativity is deeply missed.

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 12d

If you’re watching us from outside the United States, it’s pretty much as bad as it looks.

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 12d

If you voted for Trump, I have ZERO compassion for any dire circumstances you may be facing now.

We begged you to wake up and realize that under his leadership there would extreme chaos and suffering. Now, Project 2025 is coming to fruition.

I only care about DEMs who are collateral in this mess.

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 13d

Read:

In the Shadow of Man

Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plants

This news has left me in pain. I admired Dr. Goodall and her profound work.
A legend for the ages now…

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 13d

Dr.Jane Goodall, ethologist, pioneering primatologist, and anthropologist, has died.

She was a wonderful, kind, and above all, inspiring teacher who devoted her life to protecting our Earth and its inhabitants. I will cherish her contributions to understanding the true nature of animals and humans.

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 14d

I always thought it was a given that the N-word should never be used, ever.

Yet, Donald Trump felt the need to remind four-star generals and admirals that such a word is unacceptable.

They obviously already knew. The reminder was for his own reassurance.
He's vile in every way.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 14d

NEW: Sen. Tammy Duckworth is calling for Pete Hegseth to resign.

"If this PR stunt proved anything, it's that the best thing Pete Hegseth can do to strengthen our military is resign in disgrace immediately."

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Sloan Ashton @ashton7sloan.bsky.social · 14d

Pete Hegseth: "No more dudes in dresses. No more climate change worship…we are done with that shit."

The Napoleon complex is working overtime with this individual.

I wish he’d go back to the trailer park he emerged from.

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