Oak
@liveoaklaurels.bsky.social
What do you believe? Why do you believe it? What does that encourage you to do or not do? Writer, Editor, Historian, Folklorist. Currently a Floridian, but that may change. Always an American.
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police opining on "sociology" i guess
February 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
police opining on "sociology" i guess
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“Nobody understands a word this guy is saying. I’m gonna listen to Bawitdaba Da Bang Da Bang Diggy Diggy Diggy instead.”
Two days after Trump posts a racist video, he now attacks Bad Bunny: "Nobody understands a word this guy is saying."
He adds: "There is nothing inspirational about this mess."
FYI: The billboard behind Bad Bunny read: "The only thing more powerful than hate is love." #SuperBowl
He adds: "There is nothing inspirational about this mess."
FYI: The billboard behind Bad Bunny read: "The only thing more powerful than hate is love." #SuperBowl
February 9, 2026 at 4:57 AM
“Nobody understands a word this guy is saying. I’m gonna listen to Bawitdaba Da Bang Da Bang Diggy Diggy Diggy instead.”
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NOW POSTED: "How Hate Became My Beat - and Why I Decided to Write 'Hate Comes to Main Street' HateComesToMainStreet.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
NOW POSTED: "How Hate Became My Beat - and Why I Decided to Write 'Hate Comes to Main Street' HateComesToMainStreet.com
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Is there some sort of award for perfectly missing the point?
February 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Is there some sort of award for perfectly missing the point?
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Wholesome, Christian entertainment!
February 9, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Wholesome, Christian entertainment!
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I didn't have TikTok on my phone when it was Chinese spyware, I'm not going to have it on my phone when it is US spyware
"TikTok’s Terms of Service now explicitly include tracking of location and citizenship status (among other identity markers, such as sex)." newrepublic.com/article/2059...
How TikTok 2.0 Became a Weapon for ICE
In just one week, the company has gone from being Gen Z’s preferred social media platform to a tool for spying on Americans and the suppression of information.
newrepublic.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
I didn't have TikTok on my phone when it was Chinese spyware, I'm not going to have it on my phone when it is US spyware
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February 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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"We saw it happen. It was a violent insurrection for the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election... That's what it was."
-- Mitch McConnell, on Jan 6
-- Mitch McConnell, on Jan 6
February 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
"We saw it happen. It was a violent insurrection for the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election... That's what it was."
-- Mitch McConnell, on Jan 6
-- Mitch McConnell, on Jan 6
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Tesla received far more from this program than other manufacturers, despite the fact that its product may not have met certification requirements.
Tesla received far more from this program than other manufacturers, despite the fact that its product may not have met certification requirements.
Tesla received far more from this program than other manufacturers, despite the fact that its product may not have met certification requirements.
California reserved $165 million for Tesla to electrify its trucking industry. The result may stifle EV innovation
California has set aside about $165 million in vouchers to subsidize the purchase of the Tesla Semi — an electric vehicle that critics say is still not road-worthy.
www.latimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Tesla received far more from this program than other manufacturers, despite the fact that its product may not have met certification requirements.
Tesla received far more from this program than other manufacturers, despite the fact that its product may not have met certification requirements.
Tesla received far more from this program than other manufacturers, despite the fact that its product may not have met certification requirements.
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i think they’re being overly optimistic regarding the canine literacy rate
February 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM
i think they’re being overly optimistic regarding the canine literacy rate
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We need to retake the Senate, House, and Presidency. When we have that, we need a constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United. It would be interesting to see how many Democrats would vote against their deep pocket corporate owners, I mean donors.
February 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
We need to retake the Senate, House, and Presidency. When we have that, we need a constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United. It would be interesting to see how many Democrats would vote against their deep pocket corporate owners, I mean donors.
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“Lying in feces, throw up, urine… like animals in a cage at the zoo.”
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
February 9, 2026 at 1:41 PM
“Lying in feces, throw up, urine… like animals in a cage at the zoo.”
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
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Felon47 is a demented narcissist. He isn't fit to be in public, least of all in the role of President.
February 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Felon47 is a demented narcissist. He isn't fit to be in public, least of all in the role of President.
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REP. STEIL: Some Dems demands put at risk the safety of members of law enforcement
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
February 9, 2026 at 1:32 PM
REP. STEIL: Some Dems demands put at risk the safety of members of law enforcement
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
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This is an image of Sainte Chapelle - Chateau de Vincennes, located just east of Paris. #Photography #Architecture #Interior #France #StainedGlass 📷
February 9, 2026 at 7:24 AM
This is an image of Sainte Chapelle - Chateau de Vincennes, located just east of Paris. #Photography #Architecture #Interior #France #StainedGlass 📷
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Trump is pushing Ukraine to sign a peace deal and have this war stopped before America's midterm elections. This is delusional since Russia won't even agree to a ceasefire and doesn't actually want to stop this war.
February 9, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Trump is pushing Ukraine to sign a peace deal and have this war stopped before America's midterm elections. This is delusional since Russia won't even agree to a ceasefire and doesn't actually want to stop this war.
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How nonviolent protest can break autocratic rule!
Minneapolis has become the scene of various forms of protest. To counter violent attacks & murders by ICE-Gestapo officials, residents protests are becoming very creative.
#StopAmericanFascism
#TrumpIsaNAZI
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.dw.com/en/how-nonvi...
Minneapolis has become the scene of various forms of protest. To counter violent attacks & murders by ICE-Gestapo officials, residents protests are becoming very creative.
#StopAmericanFascism
#TrumpIsaNAZI
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.dw.com/en/how-nonvi...
How nonviolent protest can break autocratic rule
People in Minnesota have used creative tactics to push back against ICE. History shows that nonviolent resistance can topple authoritarian power. But how?
www.dw.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM
How nonviolent protest can break autocratic rule!
Minneapolis has become the scene of various forms of protest. To counter violent attacks & murders by ICE-Gestapo officials, residents protests are becoming very creative.
#StopAmericanFascism
#TrumpIsaNAZI
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.dw.com/en/how-nonvi...
Minneapolis has become the scene of various forms of protest. To counter violent attacks & murders by ICE-Gestapo officials, residents protests are becoming very creative.
#StopAmericanFascism
#TrumpIsaNAZI
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.dw.com/en/how-nonvi...
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Republicans Bemoaning the Loss of Civility in Public Discourse #ABlueView🧵1/2
February 8, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Republicans Bemoaning the Loss of Civility in Public Discourse #ABlueView🧵1/2
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“You were not a bystander”
February 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
“You were not a bystander”
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Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
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can’t say it fills me with pride as an american to see a bunch of australians responding to videos of police brutality with variations on: “this looks like ICE. this looks like america. how far have we fallen?”
February 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
can’t say it fills me with pride as an american to see a bunch of australians responding to videos of police brutality with variations on: “this looks like ICE. this looks like america. how far have we fallen?”
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i just saw someone say "Kid Rock makes music for the people who have tattoos of their kids but not custody" and hol up i need a minute
February 9, 2026 at 4:22 AM
i just saw someone say "Kid Rock makes music for the people who have tattoos of their kids but not custody" and hol up i need a minute