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Malachy Discontent
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I'm here for:
□ A Diversity of Posts from Democratic Campaigns to Movie Releases
□ I block violent-minded politicos
□ I post my political interests but try not to re-skeet other posts
□ I won't get personal because of data-miners
□ I'm all for your rights to porn but also my rights to block content
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media.tenor.com
“Get out of the way”: Obama calls on “old folks” in power to trust young activists, lawmakers

The former president said that it's time to "turn the reins over" to a new generation of politicians.

www.salon.com/2025/12/02/g...
"Get out of the way": Obama calls on "old folks" in power to trust young activists, lawmakers - Salon.com
The former president said that it's time to "turn the reins over" to a new generation of politicians.
www.salon.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Created by English inventor Robert Benson, the toys gained popularity in the 1960s-70s. The Gonks' signature features include a small, spherical body, a furry texture and two googly eyes.
December 4, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I think it’s clear that caregiving is not a “family problem” but a deep national design failure—engineered through privatization, austerity, and the magical thinking that daughters and sons would always pick up the slack.

The Villain is the Corporate Model of Care America Chose.
As America Faces a Caregiving Catastrophe, We Need to Name the Real Villains | Common Dreams
I can tell you from firsthand experience that we’re not in a “sudden” caregiving crisis. It’s a catastrophe 50 years in the making.
www.commondreams.org
December 4, 2025 at 3:08 AM
And, the Holiday tree is lit 🔥
a christmas tree is burning in front of a sign that says nick
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media.tenor.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in ''Wicked: For Good', now playing in theaters

For your Oscar consideration....

We 💚 Wicked Wednesday

@thr.com @goldderby.com.web.brid.gy
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 AM
A long, often forked, and lolloping red tongue is a common, fearsome characteristic of the Krampus, the Alpine horned, hairy devil-like creature that punishes misbehaving children during the Christmas season.
December 4, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Only 2 days until 'Five Nights At Freddy's 2', in theaters, December 5th
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Trump admin takes aim at New Orleans in latest US immigration crackdown

Latest surge of federal agents comes as Trump says National Guard will soon be deployed to Louisiana city.

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
Trump admin takes aim at New Orleans in latest US immigration crackdown
Latest surge of federal agents comes as Donald Trump says National Guard will soon be deployed to Louisiana city.
www.aljazeera.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
A HOUSE RACE TO WATCH IN 2026: “I am a Democrat, and I would have run as a Democrat had the process been open and fair, but since it was not, I’m running as an independent to be on the ballot in November because Congressman Chuy García anointed his chief of staff,” Macías told HuffPost.
December 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar says that President Donald Trump’s “obsession” with her and the Somali community is “creepy and unhealthy.”
apnews.com/video/rep-il...
Rep. Ilhan Omar responds to Trump saying he doesn't want Somalis in the US
Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar says that President Donald Trump’s “obsession” with her and the Somali community is “creepy and unhealthy.”
apnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Sophie Sloan in 'Dust Bunny', in theaters, December 12th
December 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the reparations loan would give Ukrainians "the means to defend themselves."
"And take forward peace talks from a position of strength," she said.

www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
European Commission proposes loan to Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets - UPI.com
The European Commission proposed using $163.2 billion of Russia's frozen assets as a loan to help Ukraine defend itself against its neighbor.
www.upi.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The deployment of National Guard troops to Louisiana, especially New Orleans, is sparking mixed reviews.
While Gov. Jeff Landry believes the extra boots on the ground will be a positive thing, Mayor-elect Helena Moreno feels it’s moving in the wrong direction.
December 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away (You gave it away)
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (Special)
[Lyrics; Wham!]

Snowy, the baby owl, Kidnapped by North Country, rescued @ Rockefeller Center Holiday Tree [2020]
December 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
'Silent Night, Deadly Night', in theaters, December 12th

"Is that you, Krampus?"
December 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
✔ Vote Eileen Higgins for Miami Mayor on Tuesday, December 9th
December 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Josh Brolin in 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery', now playing in select theaters, streaming December 12th
December 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night, is in 2 days, on Friday, December 5th
December 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Only 2 days until 'Five Nights At Freddy's 2', in theaters, December 5th
December 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
EURO-FUKCED: The political fallout could be catastrophic for Trump and the Republicans as the midterm elections loom next year. The EU and the UK, being among the largest holders of US Treasury securities (US debt), wield considerable potential economic leverage.
December 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Krampus Greeting Cards [or Karten] are the perfect gift for a naughty friend or for yourself. The set contains 20 full color cards and 21 red envelopes, often packaged inside a metal tin decorated with a striking image of the Krampus. Mail by the end of the week. ✔Certified Vintage
December 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
JANUARY IS HORROR MOVIE MONTH: Lily Sullivan in 'Soulm8te', in theaters, January 9th.

'Soulm8te is an expansion to the M3GAN universe, serving as a spin-off set in the same universe, implied to be darker in tone, and it will have an R rating.'
December 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is a 👑 King Among Men.

#BlackSky
December 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
“This video is evil and disgusting," Carpenter objected on Tuesday to the Trump administration’s use of her song “Juno” in a video montage, posted by the official White House X account, of what appears to be arrests by federal agents.

www.ms.now/news/sabrina...
Sabrina Carpenter tells White House not to use her music for its ‘inhumane agenda’
The White House was quick to turn around and attack and disparage the “Espresso” singer.
www.ms.now
December 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
TOP 250 SONGS OF THE 21ST CENTURY: [71] HARRY STYLES 'AS IT WAS' [2022] Harry Styles’ lyrics feel intensely personal, but the song’s sense of loss and nostalgia was pretty damn universal, especially coming out of a pandemic that reshaped the world' [RS]
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM