Saragal
@saragal.bsky.social
ESL professor, novel-reader, knitter, gardener, Unitarian Universalist. Formerly of Colorado, exiled to California. Love dogs, cats and other creatures.
Gen-X, definitely not cool enough for this place
Gen-X, definitely not cool enough for this place
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A deep commitment to anti-wokeness
November 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A deep commitment to anti-wokeness
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Here’s the clip.
April 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Here’s the clip.
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Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
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We (meaning Americans) all need to take some lessons from Ukrainians and Syrians.
Even against seemingly unsurmountable odds, they stood firm and did not quit.
They knew that living under a tyrant was not the life they wanted for themselves or for future generations, so they kept fighting.
Even against seemingly unsurmountable odds, they stood firm and did not quit.
They knew that living under a tyrant was not the life they wanted for themselves or for future generations, so they kept fighting.
December 12, 2024 at 4:46 PM
We (meaning Americans) all need to take some lessons from Ukrainians and Syrians.
Even against seemingly unsurmountable odds, they stood firm and did not quit.
They knew that living under a tyrant was not the life they wanted for themselves or for future generations, so they kept fighting.
Even against seemingly unsurmountable odds, they stood firm and did not quit.
They knew that living under a tyrant was not the life they wanted for themselves or for future generations, so they kept fighting.
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We need POTUS to get the archivist to certify & publish the ERA. Give women a fighting chance in Trump’s America.
December 10, 2024 at 7:32 PM
We need POTUS to get the archivist to certify & publish the ERA. Give women a fighting chance in Trump’s America.
@repadamschlff.bsky.social Congratulations on your new position as U.S Senator! Thank you for voting for HR 82 in the House. The bill is now in the Senate. Please ask Senator Schumer to bring #SocialSecurityFairnessAct to the floor and let him know he can count on your vote. #GPOWEPMustGo_Now
December 10, 2024 at 3:26 PM
@repadamschlff.bsky.social Congratulations on your new position as U.S Senator! Thank you for voting for HR 82 in the House. The bill is now in the Senate. Please ask Senator Schumer to bring #SocialSecurityFairnessAct to the floor and let him know he can count on your vote. #GPOWEPMustGo_Now
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Even if this doesn't affect you directly, it is or will hurt someone that you know. Please repost, contact Schumer or your Senator to get this to the Senate floor before xmas!! #SocialSecurityFairnessAct
@schumer.senate.gov
@schumer.senate.gov
When are you bringing the Social Security Fairness Act to the floor? This week? I need a heads up so I can plan a celebratory party with my retired teacher colleagues. Thank you for righting a wrong done to teachers, firefighters, police officers, nurses and more by the Reagan administration.
December 9, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Even if this doesn't affect you directly, it is or will hurt someone that you know. Please repost, contact Schumer or your Senator to get this to the Senate floor before xmas!! #SocialSecurityFairnessAct
@schumer.senate.gov
@schumer.senate.gov
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Update: #SocialSecurityFairnessAct
"Public sector workers from across the nation plan to rally at the Capitol on Dec. 11."
"A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) responded ... the Act is 'a high priority to get done this year.'"
Call Schumer: 202-224-3121!
"Public sector workers from across the nation plan to rally at the Capitol on Dec. 11."
"A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) responded ... the Act is 'a high priority to get done this year.'"
Call Schumer: 202-224-3121!
December 10, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Update: #SocialSecurityFairnessAct
"Public sector workers from across the nation plan to rally at the Capitol on Dec. 11."
"A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) responded ... the Act is 'a high priority to get done this year.'"
Call Schumer: 202-224-3121!
"Public sector workers from across the nation plan to rally at the Capitol on Dec. 11."
"A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) responded ... the Act is 'a high priority to get done this year.'"
Call Schumer: 202-224-3121!
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SenatorWhitehouse.bsky.social
#EliminateWEPGPO_2024
Please advocate that SenatorSchumer.bsky.social schedule a vote for #S597 ASAP!
#S597FloorVote
#Vote2PASS_S597
#SocialSecurityFairness
#SocialSecurityFairnessAct
#EliminateWEPGPO_2024
Please advocate that SenatorSchumer.bsky.social schedule a vote for #S597 ASAP!
#S597FloorVote
#Vote2PASS_S597
#SocialSecurityFairness
#SocialSecurityFairnessAct
November 24, 2024 at 7:04 PM
SenatorWhitehouse.bsky.social
#EliminateWEPGPO_2024
Please advocate that SenatorSchumer.bsky.social schedule a vote for #S597 ASAP!
#S597FloorVote
#Vote2PASS_S597
#SocialSecurityFairness
#SocialSecurityFairnessAct
#EliminateWEPGPO_2024
Please advocate that SenatorSchumer.bsky.social schedule a vote for #S597 ASAP!
#S597FloorVote
#Vote2PASS_S597
#SocialSecurityFairness
#SocialSecurityFairnessAct
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December 5, 2024 at 10:08 PM
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Public servants like teachers and first responders are being penalized by the current laws (WEP and GPO). The Social Security Fairness Act would restore earned benefits to public servants. Senate needs to act before Dec 31!
Bring the Social Security Fairness Act before the U.S. Senate for a vote!
We have been lawfully robbed of our earned Social Security benefits for decades.
sign.moveon.org
November 21, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Public servants like teachers and first responders are being penalized by the current laws (WEP and GPO). The Social Security Fairness Act would restore earned benefits to public servants. Senate needs to act before Dec 31!
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The real story on Capitol Hill is the desire of GOP men to have transgender women in their bathrooms
November 21, 2024 at 1:34 PM
The real story on Capitol Hill is the desire of GOP men to have transgender women in their bathrooms
November 18, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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WOW! And so it begins:
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski normalizing Trump after meeting w/him at Mar-a-Lago. This is how we got President Trump the first time. They learned nothing.
I’m posting the entire segment as a 🧵 so folks can decide for themselves.
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski normalizing Trump after meeting w/him at Mar-a-Lago. This is how we got President Trump the first time. They learned nothing.
I’m posting the entire segment as a 🧵 so folks can decide for themselves.
November 18, 2024 at 3:18 PM
WOW! And so it begins:
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski normalizing Trump after meeting w/him at Mar-a-Lago. This is how we got President Trump the first time. They learned nothing.
I’m posting the entire segment as a 🧵 so folks can decide for themselves.
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski normalizing Trump after meeting w/him at Mar-a-Lago. This is how we got President Trump the first time. They learned nothing.
I’m posting the entire segment as a 🧵 so folks can decide for themselves.
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Trump confirms he's planning to use the military for his mass deportation
November 18, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Trump confirms he's planning to use the military for his mass deportation
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Whoa, whoa, whoa. I didn't think Trump would actually do the unhinged things he repeatedly said he would definitely do. What the heck?
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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I didn't think Trump would do the unhinged things he said he'd do. What the heck? | Opinion
Are you telling me Donald Trump, the man who said he was going to do all these crazy things, is actually going to do all these crazy things?
www.usatoday.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Whoa, whoa, whoa. I didn't think Trump would actually do the unhinged things he repeatedly said he would definitely do. What the heck?
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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So, it’s time to talk about the mainstream media. You can safely reclassify major news outlets as “entertainment” and take everything they say with a grain (or more) of salt. 1/
November 18, 2024 at 2:55 PM
So, it’s time to talk about the mainstream media. You can safely reclassify major news outlets as “entertainment” and take everything they say with a grain (or more) of salt. 1/
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I learned some stuff about Bluesky I did not know by reading this.
Maybe worth passing it on to others so we can all start getting the full benefit of the 🦋.
Maybe worth passing it on to others so we can all start getting the full benefit of the 🦋.
Here’s some cool stuff you can do with Bluesky
It’s not just an Alf pics repository.
www.theverge.com
November 17, 2024 at 8:55 AM
I learned some stuff about Bluesky I did not know by reading this.
Maybe worth passing it on to others so we can all start getting the full benefit of the 🦋.
Maybe worth passing it on to others so we can all start getting the full benefit of the 🦋.
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I've done this elsewhere, let's do it here. Heading into the holidays, if you need podcast recs for your travels, downtime, or when someone asks "what're you listening to," I'm here to help. Tell me what you like, I'll offer ideas.
From now through Thanksgiving, I am: Your Podcast Concierge. Go!
From now through Thanksgiving, I am: Your Podcast Concierge. Go!
November 15, 2024 at 1:24 AM
I've done this elsewhere, let's do it here. Heading into the holidays, if you need podcast recs for your travels, downtime, or when someone asks "what're you listening to," I'm here to help. Tell me what you like, I'll offer ideas.
From now through Thanksgiving, I am: Your Podcast Concierge. Go!
From now through Thanksgiving, I am: Your Podcast Concierge. Go!
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Vaccines save lives no matter what RFK Jr says. I trust medical experts, not quack politicians who promote pseudoscience. Putting him in charge of HHS is going to cost lives. This is a nightmare.
November 17, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Vaccines save lives no matter what RFK Jr says. I trust medical experts, not quack politicians who promote pseudoscience. Putting him in charge of HHS is going to cost lives. This is a nightmare.
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"It’s not to say that all rules should be thrown out the window; rather, now is the time for Democrats to look at where the high road has gotten them, and decide if it’s time to take a road less traveled."
My latest:
My latest:
How Democrats are modeling acquiescence
Are they going to just roll over for Trump? Signs point to yes.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 15, 2024 at 8:41 PM
"It’s not to say that all rules should be thrown out the window; rather, now is the time for Democrats to look at where the high road has gotten them, and decide if it’s time to take a road less traveled."
My latest:
My latest: