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Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 6h

In a time when AI is busting out & information is literally at our fingertips, we are actually losing IQ points. Our ability to reason & control our fears & impulses is declining. IMO it’s a lot to do with laziness.

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 8h

We are living in one of the stupidest times in history.

Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to all those who took the time to follow me. We are a discerning bunch & your kind attention is appreciated. I Hit a hard-earned 1k followers today. Although I’m not here for the follows/likes it is reassuring to know there are like-minded people willing to share their time & attention.

Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 2d

Gotta hand it to Portlandia

Andi Zeisler @andizeisler.bsky.social · 2d

honestly props to the Emergency Naked Bike Riders, the weather was absolute shit today

Naked bike riders crossing an intersection

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

All because on Friday Trump threatened 100% tariffs on China, then over the weekend he switched it up with, “Don’t worry about China, it’ll all be fine.”

Not market manipulation, though. Right?

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Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 2d

Blatant manipulation of the electorate by DJT. While campaigning he repeatedly denied knowing anything about Prj 2025 or its authors. Now he touts his friendship & cooperation with Prj 2025 architects & is actively instituting its plan.

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Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 2d

It’s ALL psychological! Everything we think & feel originates from an external source. Without awareness of that fact, we are sitting ducks, ready to be completely controlled.

Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 2d

The psychology that twists coverage in Trump’s favor is transparent, once you accept that psychology plays a role. They want to be perceived as neutral by their peers, and they know their peers suspect them of anti-Trump bias. So they demonstrate independence by scrutinizing Dems and praising Trump.

Jonathan M. Katz @katz.theracket.news · 2d

There were at least two ceasefires under Biden! In which more than five times as many living Israeli hostages were released in exchange for 240 Palestinians! Has everyone forgotten this?

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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 2d

The psychology that twists coverage in Trump’s favor is transparent, once you accept that psychology plays a role. They want to be perceived as neutral by their peers, and they know their peers suspect them of anti-Trump bias. So they demonstrate independence by scrutinizing Dems and praising Trump.

Jonathan M. Katz @katz.theracket.news · 2d

There were at least two ceasefires under Biden! In which more than five times as many living Israeli hostages were released in exchange for 240 Palestinians! Has everyone forgotten this?

Coffee Indiana @coffeeindiana.bsky.social · 2d

Also, ceasefires have happened under prior Presidents! The day he gets Palestine their own country he can be told he's the most special boy deserving of a shiny prize.

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Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 2d

As for myself: if I have food to serve or facilities to offer, neither would be available to people who terrorize my community. ICE should no more be offered comfort than a German SS officer should in WWII. It continually blows my mind that Americans allow such a govt sponsored org to act as they do

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Read that back.

When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

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Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 3d

It’s never been more important or patriotic to stay informed & engaged. Whenever it’s appropriate, please share accurate information with others so as to disseminate facts. I try to use statistics which are less controversial & non-partisan.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4d

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 3d

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 3d

It’s the Feds making Portland look like a war zone— not the protesters.

And honestly, these protesters are brilliant. They’re flipping the whole authoritarian cosplay on its ass!

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Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 4d

Great example of the rare informed American. pushback like this could standard if journalists weren’t afraid of scaring away guests & prepared for likely questions with ready stats. The reason politicians can lie to our faces is because we are stupid, lazy & gullible. Do the work & give ‘em hell!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Independent C-SPAN caller to Rep. Mark Alford: "You're taking credit for $50b that you just gave to the hospital industry. That's after you took away $150b. You don't take credit for just giving back a little bit of money after taking away so much. So quit lying. It just makes you look horrible."

Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 4d

Reported today: DJT announced new tariff of 100% on imports from China "over & above what they are currently paying," starting 11-01. This is the standard DJT Münchausen by proxy governing style where he breaks US trade & then meets with China, rescinds tariff & declares himself a negotiating hero.

Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 6d

That we can’t expose the Epstein information is the perfect example of how the wealthiest people in the world are able to manipulate the law & political policy. There’s nothing a billionaire can’t buy. Both parties had the opportunity to release info but refused, assuming due to donations.

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 6d

My choice for the Nobel Peace Prize this year:

Chef José Andrés and the World Central Kitchen.

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Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 6d

The world has been plagued by greed leading to crippling wealth inequality for centuries. Maybe this is one problem we can welcome the help of AI to solve?

Chico Escuela @blaqdocdown.bsky.social · 6d

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 6d

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

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Michele @funnymichele.bsky.social · 8d

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 9d

“For those who still believe in the promise of international engagement and democratic ideals to advance American interests abroad, Michael McFaul’s book offers both clarity and hope.” —
Hillary Rodham Clinton

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Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 9d

A normal SCOTUS would reject hearing the Maxwell case. I’m delighted there’s been a normal ruling among the many recent flawed rulings by the court.

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 9d

BREAKING:

The Supreme Court just rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her criminal conviction for recruiting and grooming teenage girls for sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein.

The decision means that her conviction and 20-year criminal sentence remain in place.

Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 12d

This clear message about health care & the ineligibility of undocumented immigrants will never be shared on FOX where millions of American voters get their information. It’s important we propagate the truth about this whenever we have the opportunity. #StopFOX

Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · 12d

Reality check: Under federal law, undocumented people are not eligible to enroll in Medicare and Medicaid. Let’s stay focused on the truth and work together on a deal to reopen the government and prevent Americans’ health care costs from skyrocketing.

Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 14d

Americans need to hear:
“First Government Shutdown Since the Last Time Trump was President”
“Democrats Pushback to Protect Americans From Catastrophic Health Insurance Rate Hikes”

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Average Jane @glorialandy19.bsky.social · 17d

Watching Maher’s interview of Aiden Walker. Bill asked Aiden if he felt the subject of sexuality was covered appropriately in school. Aiden replied: ‘I don’t know, I’ll not an educator, I talk about memes on the internet. And you’re not an educator either, you have a TV show.’ 👏👏👏👏

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 17d

Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of what’s at stake.

These people have found their health care at the center of a shutdown showdown

Small business owners, self-employed people and early retirees are among the 24 million Americans who could lose the tax credit

www.usatoday.com

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