Betsy Alexander
@betsyalexander.bsky.social
Dogs / cats; reading / writing history; architecture; psychedelic / garage rock. Record business survivor. Professional sarcasm expert.
More whippings and apologies; big circus fun. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
Mike Lindell, MyPillow Founder, Announces Run for Minnesota Governor
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
More whippings and apologies; big circus fun. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
When I think of DEI, I always flash on Calibri font; it's a bad influence. apnews.com/article/rubi...
Calibri font becomes the latest DEI target as Rubio orders return to Times New Roman
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomatic correspondence to stop using the Calibri font and return to the more traditional Times New Roman.
apnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
When I think of DEI, I always flash on Calibri font; it's a bad influence. apnews.com/article/rubi...
Another of my little stories, this one about long ago Christmas kindness. www.warmemorial.org/historical/h...
HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS! — The War Memorial
Way back in December of 1886, General Russell A. Alger decided to do something about all of the kids he passed on street corners literally freezing in the cold Detroit winters. They were poor newsboys...
www.warmemorial.org
December 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Another of my little stories, this one about long ago Christmas kindness. www.warmemorial.org/historical/h...
Goodnight and fly on, Scott. youtu.be/5MYbJNqd1lM?...
Black Sheep
YouTube video by SRC - Topic
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December 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Goodnight and fly on, Scott. youtu.be/5MYbJNqd1lM?...
This is called the fog of stupidity, Pete
December 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
This is called the fog of stupidity, Pete
Shouldn't it be illegal for marching bands to play "Smells Like Teen Spirit?" Seems like it's just not right...
Happy Thanksgiving, all!
Happy Thanksgiving, all!
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Shouldn't it be illegal for marching bands to play "Smells Like Teen Spirit?" Seems like it's just not right...
Happy Thanksgiving, all!
Happy Thanksgiving, all!
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Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, has died at 111 years old. https://cnn.it/4psWqNX
November 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, has died at 111 years old. https://cnn.it/4psWqNX
This was his goal so I'm sure he's thrilled. And there IS no "Trumpcare"; those are two incompatible words. www.freep.com/story/money/...
4 insurers dropping Obamacare in Michigan as costs for some could double or triple
Four health insurers are dropping or significantly curtailing individual market offerings in 2026 as insurance pools are predicted to grow sicker.
www.freep.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This was his goal so I'm sure he's thrilled. And there IS no "Trumpcare"; those are two incompatible words. www.freep.com/story/money/...
Ah, the old "bad fuel" ruse apnews.com/article/navy...
Navy loses two aircraft from USS Nimitz aircraft carrier within 30 minutes
The Navy's Pacific Fleet says a fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other.
apnews.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Ah, the old "bad fuel" ruse apnews.com/article/navy...
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The antifa terrorist marxists are out
October 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The antifa terrorist marxists are out
Can we also get the Orange Scourge to give up his (perceived royal) and military titles over his frolicking with Jeffrey Epstein??? www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles over his Jeffrey Epstein ties
The king's brother still denies allegations that he had sex with a 17-year-old Virginia Giuffre and other Epstein accusers.
www.msnbc.com
October 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Can we also get the Orange Scourge to give up his (perceived royal) and military titles over his frolicking with Jeffrey Epstein??? www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...
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The Founding Fathers would want you to go to No Kings Day tomorrow.
Text NO KINGS to 63033 to find an event tomorrow near you.
Text NO KINGS to 63033 to find an event tomorrow near you.
October 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Founding Fathers would want you to go to No Kings Day tomorrow.
Text NO KINGS to 63033 to find an event tomorrow near you.
Text NO KINGS to 63033 to find an event tomorrow near you.
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The No Kings protests happening across Michigan and the country are powerful opportunities for people to make their voices heard. I encourage everyone who wants to participate to make signs, bring your friends, and stand together for what you believe in.
October 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The No Kings protests happening across Michigan and the country are powerful opportunities for people to make their voices heard. I encourage everyone who wants to participate to make signs, bring your friends, and stand together for what you believe in.
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Trump is all about normalizing corruption.
Former Representative George Santos of New York, the disgraced Republican, was released from a federal prison on Friday night after President Trump commuted his seven-year sentence for fraud.
Trump Says He Is Commuting George Santos’s Prison Sentence for Fraud
George Santos, the disgraced Republican congressman, had been sentenced after his web of deceit unraveled. He served less than three months in prison.
nyti.ms
October 18, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Trump is all about normalizing corruption.
I'm 66 years old and have NEVER met one of the supposed millions of Antifa members rampaging through our cities. Meaning it's complete bullshit for the slower folks out there.
October 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I'm 66 years old and have NEVER met one of the supposed millions of Antifa members rampaging through our cities. Meaning it's complete bullshit for the slower folks out there.
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BlueSky just verified the White House account. I responded by doing the only appropriate thing:
October 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
BlueSky just verified the White House account. I responded by doing the only appropriate thing:
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The Marines plan to fire munitions over Interstate 5 in Southern California on Saturday, despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s concerns, as part of a demonstration to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary.
Military Plans to Fire Artillery Over California Freeway on Saturday
Rounds were fired on Friday across Interstate 5 as part of a test for Saturday’s event in Southern California. The governor said the state would shut a section of the freeway.
nyti.ms
October 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Marines plan to fire munitions over Interstate 5 in Southern California on Saturday, despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s concerns, as part of a demonstration to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary.
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Military service members aren't political props.
President Trump's domestic military deployments put our fundamental rights at risk of being violated and put our troops in legal and ethical jeopardy.
President Trump's domestic military deployments put our fundamental rights at risk of being violated and put our troops in legal and ethical jeopardy.
Opinion | I resigned from the military because of Trump
I could not swear to follow a commander in chief who seems so willing to disregard the Constitution.
wapo.st
October 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Military service members aren't political props.
President Trump's domestic military deployments put our fundamental rights at risk of being violated and put our troops in legal and ethical jeopardy.
President Trump's domestic military deployments put our fundamental rights at risk of being violated and put our troops in legal and ethical jeopardy.
Today's bible lesson
October 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Today's bible lesson
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This is a profoundly absurd show of force that could put Californians directly in harm's way.
Flying live rounds over a busy highway without coordination between state, federal, and local partners isn't just wrong — it's dangerous.
Flying live rounds over a busy highway without coordination between state, federal, and local partners isn't just wrong — it's dangerous.
October 18, 2025 at 6:20 AM
This is a profoundly absurd show of force that could put Californians directly in harm's way.
Flying live rounds over a busy highway without coordination between state, federal, and local partners isn't just wrong — it's dangerous.
Flying live rounds over a busy highway without coordination between state, federal, and local partners isn't just wrong — it's dangerous.
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