Ugh, so sorry to hear. I was ill-informed. Hope you can keep the crazy at bay more successfully than US did.

Yes, we have spent a significant amount of time in NZ since 2020. We were disappointed that you have your own version of MAGA (lite, at least for now), but we believe it is not as bad, largely because you don't have Fox News in NZ. But you do have Facebook!

I'm about to leave the country for 1 month - actually on April 20. The same day that Trump might "Insurrection Act" the US. How worried should I be for my 22 and 24 year old kids while I'm gone (citizens, white-passing) and should I prepare them in any way for what may hit while we're in NZ?

Just had my 18 months after treatment scan and all clear! I can hardly wait till my 2 year mark in July! Hope you are doing well! Despite everything else going on in the world.

Can Dr. Fauci and his family move in with Beyoncé and her family? Or some other well-protected celebrity compound? He could tutor their kids (if he wants to)! Brad? J Lo? George? The list goes on.

Chookie giving me "the look"

Not an expert but isn't generative AI (especially for video) a huge consumer of energy? So, in addition to the AI crap I can't unsee, the AI energy consumption for the ads are hastening the polar bears' extinction? I've never felt the holiday spirit in quite this way before. Thanks Coca Cola! 🎄🐻‍❄️💀

It makes "Polar Express" look good.

Yes, indeed. Wow. 💙

Can't disagree. But want to stay in my NZ bubble for a bit longer. Holding out hope for Aotearoa 💪🇳🇿

Agree. But it has been "normal" right-wing so far? Not to the MAGA crazy level? I always felt like the lack of Fox News in NZ was a key factor in NZ politics being more sane. More like pre-MAGA US politics. I hope the anti-Maori treaty stuff is inspiring NZ pakeha to be politically active & resist.

You were one of the few I read over there. New name here but still an outraged believe in facts 💙

Finding community thank goodness! 💙🦋💙 Following you and Tiffany.

Susan - mostly in Los Angeles sometimes in Aotearoa / New Zealand

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* moi
ugh, hate a typo.