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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 1d

As long as we show up by the millions, it prob won't matter what we wear. I'm hoping the scale of this protest is just huge.

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 1d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Bozeman, Montana” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS Bozeman, Montana · No Kings

Join Indivisible Bozeman for the next NO KINGS event - because one protest isn’t enough to protect our democracy. When: Saturday, October 18, 12:00-1:00 pm Where: Main Street, between Rouse Ave. an...

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 2d

100% yes.
I was a Earth/climate writer for JPL until very recently, and this was my exact experience. It's so sad.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 5d

No “clean CR” exists when Trump defies Congress and unilaterally guts programs—from law enforcement to pediatric cancer research to clean energy projects.

Republicans want Democratic cover to keep breaking the law. Democrats won’t play along.

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Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · 6d

We're spending $20B to bail out Argentina, but they cut USAID down to the bone, causing deaths around the world. The entire budget of USAID, the whole agency, was $21B last year. Shameful.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 6d

The Trump administration confirmed that the U.S. bailed out Argentina.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had directly bought Argentine pesos in global currency markets in a bid to relieve pressure on the nation’s embattled President Javier Milei, a supporter of President Trump.

The U.S. just bailed out Argentina, Treasury Secretary confirms

The US Treasury has finalized a $20 billion financial rescue of Argentina, including a currency swap arrangement with the country's central bank.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 9d

Oh good! Thanks for asking and for diving into these conversations.

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 9d

Hope some of this is helpful, and I'm always happy to help answer questions or rebut myths. It's a great hobby. 😅

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 9d

It's pretty clear that oil companies are desperate to keep us chained to their products forever.

I like to ask deniers why they are *helping* oil companies keep them forever reliant on their products. Don't ppl value their own independence? Wouldn't they enjoy the ability to make their own energy?

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 9d

The reason EVs and renewables are so cheap and awesome is they are supremely efficient. Efficiency is a nice argument to make because efficient things are widely appealing.

So many myths are simply lies about the efficiency of renewables.

yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/01/elec...

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 9d

Here's a map of how cheap gasoline would have to be in each state before it costs the same as home charging an EV.

How happy would these people be if gasoline were $1.26/ gallon?
EV drivers are that happy every day. Add solar and "gas" is FREE. Amazing!

yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/01/gaso...

Gasoline is cheap right now — but charging an EV is still cheaper » Yale Climate Connections

The price of home charging an EV in the U.S., on average, is equivalent to $1.41 per gallon.

yaleclimateconnections.org

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 9d

Whenever possible, I tackle an parallel situation with a completely obvious takeaway.

So, batteries and solar panels may be expensive but they save lots of money in the long run.
Do these people have insulation in their houses? If so, why? It's so expensive! 🙃
Same argument for solar and EVs.

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 9d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 10d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 9d

Go Holly! Nice work!

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 10d

Any particular topic? There's so many myths! (too many, lol)

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 10d

Nice work! That's a good thing to do. I've spent a lot of time in the trenches with climate deniers, too. The upside is that I've learned the rebuttal to all the popular myths. The volcanoes myths are just off by soooo much, it's hard not to step in. Happy to offer more data if needed!

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 10d

I read that as "plaid insurrectionists" which is excellent because it's more accurate.

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 10d

Just in case you're ever in the mood to refute this nonsense:

It would take more than 3, full-tilt Mt. St. Helens eruptions
all at the same time,
all day,
every day
to equal the rate of human CO2 pollution. 🌋🌋🌋

yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/03/volc...

Volcanoes emit carbon dioxide, but not nearly as much as humans » Yale Climate Connections

Humanity produces an amount roughly equivalent to the eruption of Mount St. Helens every 2.5 hours.

yaleclimateconnections.org

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 15d

Rejection of reality is the foundation of their entire worldview.

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 15d

sort of mirrors my own feelings because it was a toss-up. I love them both!

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 15d

BREAKING: Republicans just voted against a bill to fund government AND save your health care.

Help make sure Americans know Republicans are SO determined to let premiums DOUBLE that they would rather SHUTDOWN the government than work to avert this crisis.

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 16d

Similarly, using dumb talking points to think of better responses next time is all upside. After awhile I feel like I've heard it all and it makes it so easy to respond calmly.

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 16d

So even if I walk away from a troll, that's a totally positive outcome for me because I made a choice to use my time and energy productively by cutting off the trolling person and moving on to the next door. Total "win" for me, because I felt undeterred every time I did that.

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 16d

Oh I wasn't talking about online interactions, but I think the same reasoning could apply to any setting.
It's not literally winning or losing per se, I see it more as having a positive, productive outcome or not.

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 16d

I'll add: I have not run for office but I've knocked on thousands of doors in a red state, so I've had a lot of practice to figure out what works for me.

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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 16d

What's helped me is to frame it as strategy. If trolls slow me down, then I'm less effective, and the troll wins. If a troll's dumb talking point gives me an opportunity to come up with a response for the next time, then I win. If I learn which trolls to ignore and walk away from, then I win again.

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