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Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 3h

If you truly care about the truth, you will be just as scrutinizing about claims from your own side as you would with claims from the other. In fact, possibly more so, because you would recognize that any mis- or disinformation from your own side, can really hurt your own side.

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 4h

So, I guess the entire country, including the media, just imagined and then invented videos to put on the news showing groups of people who called themselves Antifa? I give up. You are falling for the exaggeration just to deny what Trump says. He is wrong about what it is. But so are you. I'm done.

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 4h

And I've provided articles now. Your turn.

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 4h

Yes. Because it exists. I never claimed it was a consolidated, organized organization, like Indivisible. I just was saying it was more than an idea. Perhaps you are too young to recall the events I spoke of in my first post. That does not mean they didn't happen. YOU need to do more reading.

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 4h

And it's planting a seed each time that they are screwing up. At some point down the line, when things are turning in our favor even more, those little seeds may have added up enough to make them turn against Trump. It's like those few town halls where the Repub. rep. gets booed. It's a message.

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 4h

Bullies are very small men at the core. They crumble easily.
See their rage for what it is - a 4-yr-old tantrum in a deeper voice.
Treat them as you would an ornery child - deny them their demands. It's only a matter of time before they quit.
Non-compliance works with adult brats too. Let's use it.

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 4h

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 6h

Allison Gill has filed to see the direct messages of Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi, Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, Russ Vought, and Pete Hegseth.
"My Latest FOIA: Truth Social DMs" www.muellershewrote.com/p/my-latest-...

My Latest FOIA: Trump's Truth Social DMs

Recently, Trump posted a message to Pam Bondi that was meant to be a direct message. I want to know what other official messages he's sending to cabinet members.

www.muellershewrote.com

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 6h

Spelled out,
50% of America is 163.35 million people.
400 people have more wealth than 163,350,000 people.

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 7h

I worry that the first line, "nature is resilient", implies we don't need to worry about it. There needs to be a "but" or "within limits".

Reposted by Seren (rhymes with heron)

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 14h

On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

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Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 7h

TELL YOUR DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO KEEP HOLDING THE LINE IN THE FUNDING FIGHT
They need to hear from us that we are behind them.
And that we want healthcare restored - and Adelita Grijalva sworn in - and the Epstein files released.
act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
#Shutdown #Resist #NoKings

TELL YOUR DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO KEEP HOLDING THE LINE IN THE FUNDING FIGHT

With historic healthcare cuts and cost increases looming, Republicans chose to force a Trump Shutdown rather than address the healthcare crisis and limit Trump’s lawless manipulation of federal funds....

act.indivisible.org

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Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 7h

We feel the heat; we see the fires. We’re quite aware of climate disasters. So just who benefits when the White House says polluters don’t pollute and gives them a pass on poison? Everyday people - or fossil fuel investors? Speak up! #Truth Brigade truthbrigade.indivisible.org/s/iAWYKjhE
#Climate

Is there a polluter near you?

truthbrigade.indivisible.org

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 8h

I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Understanding Systemic Oppression, with Tim Wise” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
#Resist #PeacefulProtest #NoKings #Indivisible

Understanding Systemic Oppression, with Tim Wise · Indivisible

Learn foundational knowledge of how power operates in society, shapes injustices, and creates disparities. Additionally, learn how to recognize and analyze systemic power structures and their impact o...

www.mobilize.us

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 8h

YES on Prop 50

#NoKings #California #Prop50

Julianne Wingate @julieannewingate.bsky.social · 14h

Yes on Prop 50 in California !

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Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 9h

Tomorrow (Oct. 13) is Indigenous Peoples' Day.
My calendar does have this listed on it. 🙂
But also Columbus Day.
I markered over the latter.

Lakota Man 🪶 @lakotaman.bsky.social · 9h

Celebrate with me. #IndigenousPeoplesDay 🪶✊🏾

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 9h

It's so hard to see this happen. Especially when you've devoted your life to an issue, so are particularly familiar with the harm done. I know from my own field, wldlf ecol.- watching the dismantling of environ. protections. The hope comes from the many people affected who are fighting back now.

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Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 10h

And a hell of a lot of those people, are legal or are actual citizens. Quit with the falacious arguments. You don't know what you're up against.

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 10h

You really need to learn how to argue.
They did it legally.
This may be difficult for you, but most things are not black and white.

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 11h

I love watching these.
Cathartic. And hopeful.
From AOC: "Laugh at them. Make them small."
#Resist #PeacefulProtest #NoKings

Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Flood, (R-NE), wasn’t received as expected by his Constituents on 10/4. Met with Boos & chants of “Tax the Rich” & “Vote Him Out”they’re not happy about Medicaid & SNAP cuts

JUST Wait ‘till they 👀 their ACA INCREASES!

Vote for ACA subsidies Mike & end the GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

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Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 11h

www.snopes.com/news/2020/06...

What – or Who – is Antifa?

The movement called “antifa” gets its name from a short form of “anti-fascist,” which is about the only thing its members agree on.

www.snopes.com

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Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 11h

www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...

What exactly is Antifa? | CBC Radio

In late September, Donald Trump designated Antifa a domestic terror organization. Today, we’re tracking the meaning and history of antifascist protest — from 1930’s Europe, to today — and asking: how ...

www.cbc.ca

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 11h

If it doesn't exist, then how is it that a professor of history who is an expert on Antifa, had death threats and had to flee to Spain?
thehill.com/homenews/edu...

thehill.com

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Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 11h

Merriam-Webster definition:
" a person who comes to a country to take up permanent residence ".
The how makes no difference. The word is about the movement, not legalities. Geez.

Seren (rhymes with heron) @tigerbeetle.bsky.social · 11h

And get your facts straight - they have you brainwashed, you poor sap.
"After sending busloads of migrants to NYC, Texas governor visits city to fault Biden for crisis"
apnews.com/article/migr...

After sending busloads of migrants to NYC, Texas governor visits city to fault Biden for crisis

For more than a year, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been busing migrants from the southern U.S. border to places like New York, Washington and Chicago.

apnews.com