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The Dragon of East Rock

@eastrockpark.bsky.social

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Retired dragon. Curmudgeon. Caffeine fueled. Loves cats, turtles, critters, and knitting. The dragon is as broke as you are. Follows for the apparent purpose of advertising gofundmes and whatnot will be blocked.

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The Dragon of East Rock @eastrockpark.bsky.social · 4d

Protest is as American as Mom and Apple Pie. The United States was born out of protest against tyranny.

Happy No Kings Day!

We love America and want to see it thrive.

The MAGA GOP can tell all the lies about this that they want, but it doesn't change the facts.

Be safe out there today.

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Adam Isacson @adamisacson.com · 2h

34 people killed in 50 days. Their guilt or innocence unknown, for an alleged crime that doesn't carry a death sentence. That's a lot of death.

adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/

Known Lethal U.S. Attacks on Civilian Vessels in the Caribbean
Total reported killed: 34 people
Notification Date Number Reported Killed Approximate Location Notification URL
September 2, 2025 11 “in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility” (later revealed as between Sucre, Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago) View
September 15, 2025 3
“in International Waters… in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility”; Colombian president claimed it was a fishing boat in Colombian waters View
September 19, 2025 3 “in international waters… in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility” near the Dominican Republic View
October 3, 2025 4 “in international waters just off the coast of Venezuela” View
October 14, 2025 6 “in International Waters… just off the Coast of Venezuela” View
October 16, 2025 2; 2 reported survivors “in the Caribbean” View
October 17, 2025 3 “in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility” View
October 21, 2025 2 “in the Eastern Pacific” View

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 2h

So, this crucially important state race in Georgia that I told you about? Let me offer you a frustrating update. (cc @hankgreen.bsky.social)

With 14 days to go, Dems are up by a decent margin in early voting, but Kemp -- GA's loathsome governor -- has just dumped *$500K* into TV ads on the race.

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 14d

Today on Volts: hey listen up! The most important election of the year is happening in Georgia next month. Two seats on the (currently all-GOP) Public Service Commission are up & rising electricity prices are on everyone's mind. This is a bellwether for next year's governor & midterm elections!

Pay attention to the most important political race of 2025

With energy affordability set to dominate national politics, Peter Hubbard and Brionté McCorkle explain why a down-ballot Georgia race is ground zero for the fight.

www.volts.wtf

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Ana Marie Cox @anamariecox.bsky.social · 2h

She's lovely and deserves a great home but know this: *DILUTE CALICOS ARE DOMESTIC TERRORISTS.*

(Call it profiling if you want. Have you met one? Trust me.)

CLSmithPhotography @cls180.bsky.social · 23h

Lovely Iris would like to plant herself in your lap please….go meet her at Cat Adoption Team in Sherwood OR 🥀 #cats #catsofbluesky #adoptdontshop

Lovely golden eyed dilute tortoiseshell cat looks curiously at her photographer

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 2h

I think these videos are going to break through and upset voters…..

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

a live look at the demolition of the White House's East Wing for Trump's ballroom

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Rev. Benjamin Cremer @brcremer.bsky.social · 9h

Notice how it’s always, “the Bible must inform our laws!” until it comes to the +2,000 verses in the Bible that discuss the generous use of wealth and possessions in a way that prioritizes the needs of the poor, this sick, the stranger, the vulnerable, and the oppressed.

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Feathered Stone @stonefeathers.bsky.social · 5h

I don't want my coffee or washing machine on Wi-Fi.
I don't want to scan a QR code for a menu.
I don't want to share files on OneDrive.
I don't want subscriptions for EVERYTHING.
I don't want an app to check my car's fluid levels.
I don't want Google to know my location before showing results.

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The Dragon of East Rock @eastrockpark.bsky.social · 6h

I saw the destruction of the White House wing as a big "f*** y**" response to No Kings. Just more of his dropping feces on Americans.

It's all so very surreal.
Brain breaking.

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jnfr ⁷ 🇺🇦🦋 @thejnfr.bsky.social · 6h

Silver Spring company demolishing White House wing faces "online firestorm" (updated)
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

"If you want to let ACECO know what you think about their lead role in destroying the White House, the company’s CEO is Rob Wilson and he can be reached via email at rwilson@acecoworld.com. The company’s general email is info@acecoworld.com and its general phone number is 301-588-0707."

and

"The principal contact for Clark Construction Group is Jay Grauberger, jay.grauberger@clarkconstruction.com, 301-272-7412. You can also find the company on Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. "

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James Goodwin @jamesgoodwin.bsky.social · 8h

This might be the most unhinged Fed Reg notice I've ever seen.

Proclamation of National Energy Dominance Month, 2025

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Jonathan Atkinson @lowwintersun.bsky.social · 1d

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 8h

This is horrible, and it’s only going to worsen as the economy crumbles under the Trump regime.

Find mutual aid organizations and food distribution sites in your local area. If you have the means, see how you can support them with your time, money, or other resources.

We’re all in this together.

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 9h

Families are already hanging by a thread, but the sad truth is it’s about to get a lot worse when SNAP benefits don’t go out in November.

It’s time to find our local food banks and help out with donations and volunteer hours if you are able.

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jenn m. jackson @jennmjacksonphd.bsky.social · 21h

I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.

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The Dragon of East Rock @eastrockpark.bsky.social · 8h

*sight

The Dragon of East Rock @eastrockpark.bsky.social · 8h

I'm fed up with this. Real people are being hurt. Real people are suffering. SNAP will not be able to be continued. Kids will suffer. None of this has to happen if the Republicans would work for their own constituents instead of kissing Trump's ass all the time. Fuck this bullshit. Get to work now!

The Dragon of East Rock @eastrockpark.bsky.social · 8h

Starting week four of the Trump Republican government shutdown with no end in. The Republicans are refusing to negotiate and blaming the Democrats for their own failure to come to the table in good faith.

If Trump is such a good deal maker, why is he not making a deal? Because he WANTS a shutdown.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 22h

The funny thing is that this has been on the WH's website for months

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · Aug 1

Real! www.whitehouse.gov/visit/

The White House Ballroom will be substantially separated from the main building of the White House, but at the same time, it's theme and architectural heritage will be almost identical. The site of the new ballroom will be where the small, heavily changed, and reconstructed East Wing currently sits. The East Wing was constructed in 1902 and has been renovated
and changed many times, with a second story added in 1942

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The Dragon of East Rock @eastrockpark.bsky.social · 23h

Oh, Echo, why? 😅

I hope your tummy doesn't get too upset, too. Stomach aches are no fun.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 23h

NEW: The State of Arizona sues the House of Representatives, demanding that Speaker Mike Johnson seat Adelita Grijalva or that someone else be allowed to swear her in. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

PRAYER FOR RELIEF
Because there is no dispute as to Ms. Grijalva's election or qualifications, the Court should:
A. Issue a declaratory judgment stating that Ms. Grijalva shall be deemed a Member of the House of Representatives once she has taken the oath prescribed by law, see 5 U.S.C. § 3331;
B.
Issue a declaratory judgment stating that if Speaker Johnson has not administered
the oath, the oath may be administered to Ms. Grijalva by any person authorized by law to administer oaths under the law of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the State of
Arizona; and
C. Award other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: October 21, 2025
Respectfully submitted,
KRISTIN K. MAYES
Attorney General for the State of Arizona
By: /s/ Joshua D. Bendor
Joshua D. Bendor
D.D.C. Bar ID 031908
Solicitor General
Joshua A. Katz
Assistant Attorney General

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David @finagle-a-hegel.bsky.social · 1d

Holy fuck this is so much stupider than I thought it would be. There's botched rollout for low staffing and then there's this:

Per CMS, "states cannot exceed use of 15% of federal funding awarded to the state for health provider payments"

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Joan Alker @joanalker1.bsky.social · 1d

Adam Searing’s blog explains:

ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/10/21/t...

Trump Administration Severely Limits Rural Health Transformation Funds for Rural Hospitals and Clinics – Capped at 15%

Passage of the budget reconciliation law signed into law by President Trump (HR1) will result in a gross reduction of $990 billion in federal Medicaid and CHIP spending over 10 years and an increas…

ccf.georgetown.edu

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Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · 1d

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The Dragon of East Rock @eastrockpark.bsky.social · 1d

Case in point...

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Rick Weinmeyer @rickweinmeyer.bsky.social · 1d

"An AP investigation found that the wave of legislation has cropped up in most states, pushed by people with close ties to HHS Secretary RFK, Jr. The effort would strip away protections that have been built over a century and are integral to American lives and society."

Anti-science bills hit statehouses, stripping away public health protections built over a century

More than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections – vaccines, milk safety and fluoride – have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year.

apnews.com

The Dragon of East Rock @eastrockpark.bsky.social · 1d

Hey, y'all, just a heads up. There's an election coming up on November 4th. This is going to be local and state stuff and it may be tempting to sit it out, but don't. Please.

What happens at the grass roots level really does matter.

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K.B. Spangler @kbspangler.com · 1d

If your first thought was "Why do they need guided missile warheads?" then your second though needs to be ".......o fuck this is actually happening."

Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 1d

ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase.

The President is building an army to attack his own country.

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jon ben-menachem @jbenmenachem.com · 1d

Wow. Harvard nuking its PhD programs

- Science PhD admissions reduced by more than 75%
- Arts & Humanities reduced by about 60%
- Social Sciences by 50–70%
- History by 60%
- Biology by 75%
- The German department will lose all PhD seats
- Sociology from six PhD students to zero

Harvard FAS Cuts Ph.D. Seats By More Than Half Across Next Two Admissions Cycles | News | The Harvard Crimson

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences slashed the number of Ph.D. student admissions slots for the Science division by more than 75 percent and for the Arts & Humanities division by about 60 percent for th...

www.thecrimson.com

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The Dragon of East Rock @eastrockpark.bsky.social · 1d

I finally realized that I am following two very different Jeremy's and this explains certain inconsistencies. I will note that I am somewhat face-blind and mostly rely upon names rather than avatars. But really. I feel like an idiot now.