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Jonel ❌👑
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pronouns are she/her

Everything is political
Retired, living on a barge. USMC raised, expect swearing. Anti racist feminist

Dog/Cat fostering

I follow folks with interesting things to say.
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Jonel ❌👑 @jonelstr.bsky.social · Aug 4
SEATTLE! ***💕GRACIE NEEDS HER FOREVER HOME💕***

This foster girl is THE SWEETEST, goofiest, funniest, most loyal companion anyone could want. She is easy-going with humans, loves men AND women & teens. (No idea about littles)

Adoption fee is covered at SavingGreatAnimals.org.
SEATTLE! ***💕GRACIE NEEDS HER FOREVER HOME💕*** This foster girl is THE SWEETEST, goofiest, funniest, most loyal companion anyone could want. She is easy-going with humans, loves men AND women & teens. (No idea about littles) She has loads of energy and LOVES to SWIM, go for walks, SWIM, fetch, sniff, hang out with her people. Easy personality, friendly or indifferent with other dogs on walks. She can be situational with packs of dogs so no dog parks. She is perfect for one, two or a family of humans - the more human attention, the better! Food is her other passion. She is very food motivated -which can be helpful if she is in a Diva mood. She is not a morning girl - likes to sleep in given the chance. And goes to bed early if she doesn't like what you have on TV. She has a strong prey drive for cats, not so much around bunnies or squirrels although she notices them. She has some arthritis so a home with limited steps would be best. She can do some but a steep staircase would be a long term challenge. She on her second go 'round in foster care and it is not her fault. She was surrendered 2+ years ago by her family of 9 years. 😭 Adopted for 2 years then surrendered again due to death in the family and caregiver issues. Again, not her fault ! EVERYONE who meets her falls in love. Are you the right fit? She is a big girl, a very active senior and wants to be the only dog in the house - not too much to ask for a dog this adorkable and sweet. Adoption fee is covered at SavingGreatAnimals.org. Happy blond lap/pit mix smiling in the car Happy blond lap/pit mix sitting on a dock with two people standing behind her Happy blond lap/pit mix being petted by three children in a park
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bubbaprog.xyz
(again, since nobody is really talking about this fact, the scam in question involved building the Texas Longhorns new basketball arena)
cnn.com CNN @cnn.com · 11h
President Donald Trump has issued a “full and unconditional pardon” for Oak View Group co-founder Tim Leiweke, who was indicted by the president’s own Justice Department earlier this year, according to a document released online.
Trump pardons former top entertainment executive who was charged by his own Justice Department | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump issued a “full and unconditional pardon” for Oak View Group co-founder Tim Leiweke, who was indicted by the president’s own Justice Department earlier this year, according to a ...
www.cnn.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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onestpress.onestnetwork.com
Russia sends stolen Ukrainian children to North Korea to become militarized.
December 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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twmcltd.bsky.social
This is the start of Thursday's daily🧵covering Ukraine's fight for its sovereignty + very existence

It's Day 1380 of the colonial war waged by Russia. Many are convinced we're close to a settlement, but how can you trust terrorists, particularly after breaking myriad promises?
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
jonelstr.bsky.social
@defiance13.bsky.social
Always says what must be said brilliantly, beautifully. This one is an extra special - there is no turning back and we are either cowards or courageous.
The Empire in The Water
YouTube video by Robert Arnold
youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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defiance13.bsky.social
I’ve always expected there to be the silent shitheads. But the high volume stupidity on display in these United States is like watching drowning people refuse a life raft because they don’t like the color.
July 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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sambdesk.bsky.social
A bit late with this from Elle Cordova, timed for Giving Tuesday, but it's relevant all year:

"I think without the scientific method, we would toil in disease and superstition and ignorance, and we'd be huddled in the darkness, afraid of demons and ghosts - which is an authoritarian's dream."
Protect science! 🧪
YouTube video by Elle Cordova
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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gunviolenceticker.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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deanwill.bsky.social
Trump’s pardons - all of them - are financially motivated for personal profit. He has normalized public corruption in our faces as he rakes in billions from influential gifts. Corruption is no longer a legitimate disqualifier to hold public office. It’s a prerequisite. apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case
Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar of Texas is thanking President Donald Trump for pardoning him and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case.
apnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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murray.senate.gov
Ahead of tomorrow's CDC Vaccine Committee meeting, I made clear Republicans MUST compel RFK Jr. to answer to the Senate Health Committee for his anti-vaxx crusade.

Vaccines save lives. And the American people deserve science-led decisions from the CDC.
December 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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propublica.org
Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.

They’ve had their necks kneeled on.

They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.

At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
jonelstr.bsky.social
MAGA voter aspirations.
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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jaywillis.net
Once again I am calling on @postopinions.bsky.social to byline the editorials ascribed to the editorial board, because readers should be able to make fun of the specific person who wrote this dogshit and thought it was smart www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion Editorial Board The liberal judicial 'resistance' lives A federal court exceeds its role by second-guessing Congress on funding Planned Parenthood.
December 4, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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ankabaranski.bsky.social
Louisiana's ranking: #50 in Economy · #46 in Education · #46 in Fiscal Stability · #44 in Health Care · #48 in Infrastructure. The people who should be in death row are those governing that state.
December 4, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
Yesterday, Roger Stone announced his partnership with a menswear company, where together they've released a collection of tailored clothing items.

Here is my review of those pieces. 🧵
The splash page to Roger Stone's tailoring collection. It says "The Roger Stone Collection. Exclusive pre-order release."
November 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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stevenbeschloss.bsky.social
What a sick joke. Will they put photos of the murders in the Caribbean Sea in the lobby? How about a photo of Trump clapping as the murderer Putin arrives in Alaska? Or Trump having the time of his life with the murdering Saudi Prince MBS?

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
Trump Renames Institute of Peace for Himself
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:10 AM
jonelstr.bsky.social
Only the best people. Game Recognize Game
December 4, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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bubbaprog.xyz
The President of the United States is trying to throw Mark Kelly in prison and Mark Kelly's response is to confirm judges who have committed to putting him in prison
jonathancohn.bsky.social Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 13h
11 Senate Democrats just voted to advance the nomination of a Federal Society judge who used to defend banks and payday lenders:

Durbin
Gallego
Hassan
Hirono
Kaine
Kelly
King
Klobuchar
Reed
Rosen
Whitehouse
SUSAN RODRIGUEZ Susan Courtwright Rodriguez, nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, is a longtime conservative lawyer whose career reflects deep partisan ties, loyalty to corporate interests, and a record of rulings that hurt workers, employees, and consumers and puts profits over people. She held multiple roles in the George W. Bush administration, including as a political appointee for the then-newly formed Department of Homeland Security, as well as with the White House counsel’s office. After a second stint at the DHS, Rodriguez spent 12 years at McGuireWoods, where she co-led the Financial Institutions Industry Team and defended banks, payday lenders, and fintech companies against lawsuits and government investigations. She now serves as a magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. CORPORATE DEFENSE & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS At McGuire Woods, Rodriguez devoted her practice to defending large financial institutions and high-cost lenders. She co-authored industry-facing publications framing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s regulatory oversight as part of a “name-and-shame playbook,” and dismissed CFPB efforts to hold corporations accountable for consumer abuses. She defended Sprint against allegations brought by CFPB and the Federal Communications Commission related to unauthorized third-party charges and represented banks accused of violating anti–money laundering laws (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Sprint Corp.). In one case, Rodriguez defended Truist Bank against claims brought by a whistleblower executive who alleged the bank failed to report suspicious wire transfers and allowed accounts linked to criminal activity to remain open (Denise WHITING, Plaintiff, v. TRUIST BANK f/k/a Branch Banking and Trust Company, Defendant). Rather than addressing systemic fraud, the bank allegedly retaliated against the executive, demoting and ultimately firing her. Rodr… Rodriguez’s leadership role on the board of Mira Via underscores her alignment with organizations that oppose reproductive rights. Mira Via explicitly affirms life “from the moment of conception,” situating Rodriguez firmly within the anti- abortion movement. Her long membership in the Federalist Society and Republican National Lawyers Association further underscores her alignment with conservative legal networks committed to rolling back reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, and other substantive constitutional protections. STAUNCH CONSERVATIVE ADVOCACY Since joining the bench, Rodriguez has issued rulings that repeatedly favor corporations, law enforcement, and institutions over individuals seeking relief. In Rodriguez v. Wipro Ltd., she ruled against a whistleblower who raised concerns about corporate conflicts of interest and later suffered retaliation that exacerbated serious health conditions, dismissing the case for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. In Puranda v. City of Charlotte, she dismissed a civil rights case brought by an 18-year-old subjected to an aggressive traffic stop, where officers allegedly drew weapons, forcibly removed him from his car, and detained him without cause. In Robey v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, she rejected claims brought by parents whose child had repeatedly disclosed self-harm to a school counselor who failed to notify them, ultimately leading to a hospitalization. In each of these cases, Rodriguez prioritized institutional protection over the workers, children, and their families who simply wanted justice when they were hurt.
December 4, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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traceymoore33.bsky.social
It’s always Durbin, Klobuchar, Gallago.
Sometimes, surprisingly, it’s Osoff, or Schatz.
They say one thing and do another. Exhausting.
Whitehouse and Kelly on this list is terrible.
I don’t know why they voted this way.
Let’s call their offices and ask them.
December 4, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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treehuggingboomer.bsky.social
@democrats.senate.gov IMO you should not vote for any nominees of this regime, in fact use everything possible to put sand in the gears.
December 4, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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jonathancohn.bsky.social
11 Senate Democrats just voted to advance the nomination of a Federal Society judge who used to defend banks and payday lenders:

Durbin
Gallego
Hassan
Hirono
Kaine
Kelly
King
Klobuchar
Reed
Rosen
Whitehouse
SUSAN RODRIGUEZ Susan Courtwright Rodriguez, nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, is a longtime conservative lawyer whose career reflects deep partisan ties, loyalty to corporate interests, and a record of rulings that hurt workers, employees, and consumers and puts profits over people. She held multiple roles in the George W. Bush administration, including as a political appointee for the then-newly formed Department of Homeland Security, as well as with the White House counsel’s office. After a second stint at the DHS, Rodriguez spent 12 years at McGuireWoods, where she co-led the Financial Institutions Industry Team and defended banks, payday lenders, and fintech companies against lawsuits and government investigations. She now serves as a magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. CORPORATE DEFENSE & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS At McGuire Woods, Rodriguez devoted her practice to defending large financial institutions and high-cost lenders. She co-authored industry-facing publications framing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s regulatory oversight as part of a “name-and-shame playbook,” and dismissed CFPB efforts to hold corporations accountable for consumer abuses. She defended Sprint against allegations brought by CFPB and the Federal Communications Commission related to unauthorized third-party charges and represented banks accused of violating anti–money laundering laws (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Sprint Corp.). In one case, Rodriguez defended Truist Bank against claims brought by a whistleblower executive who alleged the bank failed to report suspicious wire transfers and allowed accounts linked to criminal activity to remain open (Denise WHITING, Plaintiff, v. TRUIST BANK f/k/a Branch Banking and Trust Company, Defendant). Rather than addressing systemic fraud, the bank allegedly retaliated against the executive, demoting and ultimately firing her. Rodr… Rodriguez’s leadership role on the board of Mira Via underscores her alignment with organizations that oppose reproductive rights. Mira Via explicitly affirms life “from the moment of conception,” situating Rodriguez firmly within the anti- abortion movement. Her long membership in the Federalist Society and Republican National Lawyers Association further underscores her alignment with conservative legal networks committed to rolling back reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, and other substantive constitutional protections. STAUNCH CONSERVATIVE ADVOCACY Since joining the bench, Rodriguez has issued rulings that repeatedly favor corporations, law enforcement, and institutions over individuals seeking relief. In Rodriguez v. Wipro Ltd., she ruled against a whistleblower who raised concerns about corporate conflicts of interest and later suffered retaliation that exacerbated serious health conditions, dismissing the case for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. In Puranda v. City of Charlotte, she dismissed a civil rights case brought by an 18-year-old subjected to an aggressive traffic stop, where officers allegedly drew weapons, forcibly removed him from his car, and detained him without cause. In Robey v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, she rejected claims brought by parents whose child had repeatedly disclosed self-harm to a school counselor who failed to notify them, ultimately leading to a hospitalization. In each of these cases, Rodriguez prioritized institutional protection over the workers, children, and their families who simply wanted justice when they were hurt.
December 4, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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tressiemcphd.bsky.social
A good, defensible choice.

RIP to Steve.
samadams.bsky.social Sam Adams @samadams.bsky.social · 19h
if I could only listen to one kind of music for the rest of my life, the answer would be Memphis soul. RIP Steve Cropper, whose guitar and production defined the Stax sound as much as Booker T’s organ or Otis Redding’s shout
Steve Cropper, Legendary Guitarist for Booker T. & the MG’s, Otis Redding and the Blues Brothers, Dies at 84
Steve Cropper, guitarist for Booker T. & the MG's, Otis Redding, the Blues Brothers and many more, has died. He was 84.
variety.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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joedunman.bsky.social
Yeah, but what’s going to relieve the mysterious sixth toe I just sprouted?
An ad for a misleading AI slop article featuring an AI slop illustration of a hand rubbing a foot with six toes.
December 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
jonelstr.bsky.social
Cancel your Spotify acct - you are helping ICE
Poster “TOP & REASONS WHY ICE IS SPOTIFY'S #1 FAN 1. Spotify is running ICE ads in between your favorite songs 2. Spotify claims that ICE recruitment ads DID NOT violate it's ad policies 3. While ICE terrorizes communities, Spotify is helping boost their recruitment efforts 4. Spotify would rather be wrapped in complicity to ICE's terror than refuse ICE ad money indivisible.org/cancel-spotify”
December 4, 2025 at 4:50 AM
jonelstr.bsky.social
Has everyone in the white Christian/conservative world lost their fucking minds? Or are the grifters just bolder now?
onestpress.onestnetwork.com Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 13h
Erika Kirk claims liberal women don’t get married, bc they rely on the gov to provide for them.

Lady.. who told you that?

If we somehow end up with JD/Erika ticket…
December 4, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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onestpress.onestnetwork.com
Erika Kirk claims liberal women don’t get married, bc they rely on the gov to provide for them.

Lady.. who told you that?

If we somehow end up with JD/Erika ticket…
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM