Jen Skinner
@submom59.bsky.social
Historian. Genealogist. Army wife. Navy mom. Descendant of 10 generations of Jersey Girls. Rebel with a cause.
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Jen Skinner
@submom59.bsky.social
· Nov 12
You can be a Gertrude Bell or a Tinkerbell. Choose wisely.
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Not kidding when I say it appears they were trying to brainstorm what the opposite of "no taxation without representation" would be and this clunky dogshit is the best they could come up with
October 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Not kidding when I say it appears they were trying to brainstorm what the opposite of "no taxation without representation" would be and this clunky dogshit is the best they could come up with
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Brandolini’s Law (also known as the bullshit asymmetry principle):
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it.
H/t @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it.
H/t @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Brandolini’s Law (also known as the bullshit asymmetry principle):
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it.
H/t @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it.
H/t @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social
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Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity
October 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity
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#Chicago restaurant and business owners: Please print, post, and share these door signs. Let Homan’s bounty hunters know they’re 𝘯𝘰𝘵 welcome to invade your establishment.
NOTE: You have the right to refuse service to anyone carrying a weapon or creating a threatening atmosphere for your patrons.
NOTE: You have the right to refuse service to anyone carrying a weapon or creating a threatening atmosphere for your patrons.
![Printable door sign reading:
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND IMMIGRATION AGENTS
[STOP sign symbol]
NO ICE ENTRY
• Private Property - Entry Restricted by Law In this Business Without a Judicial Warrant Signed by a Judge
• This is a private business - You are not permitted to enter non-public areas.
• You may not search the premises or question employees without proper legal authorization.
• Any persons on this property have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
• An ICE administration warrant - Form I-200 or I-205 - does not authorize entry into private areas.
[Lower bar]
In compliance with The Constitution of the United States of America, 4th amendment and The Immigrant Worker Protection Act AB 450](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lkb7jivx7ahvl6xr3j45gunr/bafkreihfr42oncc5kgfcqac6xmdhukxy2yfz7ehqnx3pcirvgpr5h5ne7u@jpeg)
October 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
#Chicago restaurant and business owners: Please print, post, and share these door signs. Let Homan’s bounty hunters know they’re 𝘯𝘰𝘵 welcome to invade your establishment.
NOTE: You have the right to refuse service to anyone carrying a weapon or creating a threatening atmosphere for your patrons.
NOTE: You have the right to refuse service to anyone carrying a weapon or creating a threatening atmosphere for your patrons.
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A decade ago, the Heritage Foundation went full meltdown about how Obama was an imperial president when he had issued about the same number of executive orders -- though he had reached it after six years, not six months.
September 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A decade ago, the Heritage Foundation went full meltdown about how Obama was an imperial president when he had issued about the same number of executive orders -- though he had reached it after six years, not six months.
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If we will never be a Socialist [sic] or Communist [sic] Country [sic], then why are you giving billions of dollars to farmers to make up for losses from your stupid tariffs (SOCIALISM) and having the US government own part of Intel (COMMUNISM)?
August 31, 2025 at 11:21 PM
If we will never be a Socialist [sic] or Communist [sic] Country [sic], then why are you giving billions of dollars to farmers to make up for losses from your stupid tariffs (SOCIALISM) and having the US government own part of Intel (COMMUNISM)?
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average Dem strategist: we must focus on bipartisan policies that undercut Republican attacks
average Dem voter: having studied the denazification of Germany, we must raze the RNC and leave JD Vance clutching a single wool blanket in a cell after we strip him of everything
average Dem voter: having studied the denazification of Germany, we must raze the RNC and leave JD Vance clutching a single wool blanket in a cell after we strip him of everything
August 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
average Dem strategist: we must focus on bipartisan policies that undercut Republican attacks
average Dem voter: having studied the denazification of Germany, we must raze the RNC and leave JD Vance clutching a single wool blanket in a cell after we strip him of everything
average Dem voter: having studied the denazification of Germany, we must raze the RNC and leave JD Vance clutching a single wool blanket in a cell after we strip him of everything
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President Stubb:
Some of the international media might wonder, "Why is the President of Finland here?" I think the reason is probably that we might come from a small country, but we have a long border with Russia, over 800 miles⤵️
Some of the international media might wonder, "Why is the President of Finland here?" I think the reason is probably that we might come from a small country, but we have a long border with Russia, over 800 miles⤵️
August 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
President Stubb:
Some of the international media might wonder, "Why is the President of Finland here?" I think the reason is probably that we might come from a small country, but we have a long border with Russia, over 800 miles⤵️
Some of the international media might wonder, "Why is the President of Finland here?" I think the reason is probably that we might come from a small country, but we have a long border with Russia, over 800 miles⤵️
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Stalin ass shit
Smithsonian's American History museum does a White House "content review" then rewrites history, removing Trump's impeachments. A spokesperson says "it became clear that the ‘Limits of Presidential Power’ section ... needed to be addressed" wapo.st/3HhfyxU @janaykingsberry.bsky.social
Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American History Museum
A temporary placard, on display since 2021, described the president's historic impeachments. Officials said the exhibit was restored to an earlier version following a review of legacy content.
wapo.st
July 31, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Stalin ass shit
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It's really weird to demand accountability from a NYC mayoral candidate for a deadly NYC shooting rather than the current NYC mayor, an ex-cop who campaigned on a "tough on crime" platform and promptly got indicted for crimes
July 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It's really weird to demand accountability from a NYC mayoral candidate for a deadly NYC shooting rather than the current NYC mayor, an ex-cop who campaigned on a "tough on crime" platform and promptly got indicted for crimes
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The perfect birthday cake doesn’t exi—
July 19, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The perfect birthday cake doesn’t exi—
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The idea that only Democrats use nationwide injunctions is false. The reason we don’t have student debt forgiveness from President Biden is because Republicans got a nationwide injunction.
This isn’t about partisanship—it’s about power and who’s willing to use it.
This isn’t about partisanship—it’s about power and who’s willing to use it.
June 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The idea that only Democrats use nationwide injunctions is false. The reason we don’t have student debt forgiveness from President Biden is because Republicans got a nationwide injunction.
This isn’t about partisanship—it’s about power and who’s willing to use it.
This isn’t about partisanship—it’s about power and who’s willing to use it.
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A radical Christian just murdered the speaker of a state house but the real worry is the theocratic muslim who said the bus should be cheaper
June 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A radical Christian just murdered the speaker of a state house but the real worry is the theocratic muslim who said the bus should be cheaper
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Remember when Republicans argued that changing the names of military bases and removing statues was tantamount to erasing history?
They forgot to add that this only holds for straight white men, who made war on the United States during the Civil War.
They forgot to add that this only holds for straight white men, who made war on the United States during the Civil War.
June 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Remember when Republicans argued that changing the names of military bases and removing statues was tantamount to erasing history?
They forgot to add that this only holds for straight white men, who made war on the United States during the Civil War.
They forgot to add that this only holds for straight white men, who made war on the United States during the Civil War.
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Some context for my comment above about higher ed as a valuable export: In dollar terms, last year, the United States sold more educational services to the rest of the world than it sold in natural gas and coal combined.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
May 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Some context for my comment above about higher ed as a valuable export: In dollar terms, last year, the United States sold more educational services to the rest of the world than it sold in natural gas and coal combined.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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May 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Shoutout to Whitney Plantation, who has always BANNED WEDDINGS at their location and allowed the entire facility and its grounds to be an indoor and outdoor museum. It also houses the genealogical records for over 100,000 enslaved people.
You can search for your loved ones in its archives.
You can search for your loved ones in its archives.
May 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Shoutout to Whitney Plantation, who has always BANNED WEDDINGS at their location and allowed the entire facility and its grounds to be an indoor and outdoor museum. It also houses the genealogical records for over 100,000 enslaved people.
You can search for your loved ones in its archives.
You can search for your loved ones in its archives.
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Dr. Montano, on FEMA's new administrator:
"I cannot emphasize enough that this man knows literally nothing about emergency management nor how to run a massive organization. We are absolutely cooked."
"I cannot emphasize enough that this man knows literally nothing about emergency management nor how to run a massive organization. We are absolutely cooked."
May 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Dr. Montano, on FEMA's new administrator:
"I cannot emphasize enough that this man knows literally nothing about emergency management nor how to run a massive organization. We are absolutely cooked."
"I cannot emphasize enough that this man knows literally nothing about emergency management nor how to run a massive organization. We are absolutely cooked."
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Dr. Mary Edwards Walker worked as a surgeon for the Union Army during the Civil War. She was captured by Confederates after crossing enemy lines to treat wounded civilians and arrested as a spy. She's the only woman ever to receive the Medal of Honor - pictured here, wearing it.
May 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker worked as a surgeon for the Union Army during the Civil War. She was captured by Confederates after crossing enemy lines to treat wounded civilians and arrested as a spy. She's the only woman ever to receive the Medal of Honor - pictured here, wearing it.
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Every single book published in America goes into the Library of Congress.
Reporter: The president fired the Librarian of Congress. Why?
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
May 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Every single book published in America goes into the Library of Congress.
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Just so I am keeping everything straight…the government can’t tell you to wear a mask because FREEDOM!!!!, but it can decide you are a “terrorist” and send you to a foreign gulag without due process and throw away the key.
That right?
That right?
April 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Just so I am keeping everything straight…the government can’t tell you to wear a mask because FREEDOM!!!!, but it can decide you are a “terrorist” and send you to a foreign gulag without due process and throw away the key.
That right?
That right?
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The Lithuanian president showed up to honor dead American soldiers as their remains departed his country.
The American president did not show up to receive their remains as they arrived in the US.
He had a golf tournament to get to.
The American president did not show up to receive their remains as they arrived in the US.
He had a golf tournament to get to.
…U.S. soldiers were honored by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausada, as well as other dignitaries, during a dignified departure ceremony from Lithuania.
"We consider US soldiers in Lithuania as our own. The farewell ceremony once again demonstrated our society's solidarity, respect, and…
"We consider US soldiers in Lithuania as our own. The farewell ceremony once again demonstrated our society's solidarity, respect, and…
April 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The Lithuanian president showed up to honor dead American soldiers as their remains departed his country.
The American president did not show up to receive their remains as they arrived in the US.
He had a golf tournament to get to.
The American president did not show up to receive their remains as they arrived in the US.
He had a golf tournament to get to.
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