The Bev

This is what Musk and DOGE have *actually* tried to do:

-- Kill USAID (investigating Starlink)
-- Kill CFPB (regulator for X to be payment app)
-- Move $2.3 BILLION contract from Verizon to Starlink
-- Force Social Security Administration to use X exclusively

100% CORRUPTION

Twitter (X) Hit by 2.8 Billion Profile Data Leak in Alleged Insider Job Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter (X), Mastodon and Facebook at @Hackread

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Another good reason to stay off Twitter.

MIKE LUCKOVICH APPRECIATION POST

@mluckovich.bsky.social is one of the greatest political cartoonists of all time. Thank you for 3 decades of scathing satire, remarkable insight and helping us all laugh to avoid weeping openly. 🙏

Your longtime fan, Mar🐫

RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.

Eggs UP
Taxes UP
Gas UP
RX drugs UP
Dow Jones DOWN
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, ACA, VA all on the chopping block.

Trump was never going to make anyone in America's life easier. In just 2 weeks he's made life harder for everyone except his billionaire friends.

It does seem misinformation or (almost intentional) ignorance is a major contributor. It doesn't excuse them, but we can hope they'll see reality. Maybe that is just copium 🤷

So far I'm not impressed with episode 3 of the fascist trilogy. This isn't even new material from episode 2. #ABoringDystopia

This is what Project 2025 looks like.

Love this picture of Remus checking on his baby. It was Thanksgiving and we'd only been home a couple days, but you can tell how much he loves her. #husky #AlaskanMalamute #heeler #AustralianShepherd #mutt #100PercentGoodDog

Ransom looks just like my Luna who is a total water dog. Loves going in rivers, lakes, and the ocean. Great idea to train them up from a pup!

It blows my mind how all of those Greek statues were once real, living people. So much history would have been lost to us without those three incorrigible Gorgons, and I’m so grateful for them

There are many others missing on this list, notably Apple and REI. It's good to track the companies supporting DEI, but I find it hard when many of these companies donated heavily to the current admin (looking at you TJ Maxx group, Meijer, and Kroger).
How do you make your choice where to shop?

I love this concept. I'll have to check them out. I am hesitant to get info from something new where I don't know anything about where/how/why they get their info.

MC has had a few posts I agree with; this is not one. The federal government is not a business and should not be treated as such. Crazy I know. But reality. DOGE is a puppet organization to push their agenda and deserves no wins, not that I believe they would be willing to work with NIH anyways.

Thought I'd share a picture of our dog Luna adjusting ever-so-well to no longer being the center of attention. #bordercollie #newparents

Costco is officially switching back to Coke from Pepsi in its food court Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirmed rumors that the wholesale club is switching its food court beverage offerings back to Coke products.

Have been a fan and shopper at Costco for years and years. So glad to hear this. I am a little concerned they are switching back to Coke products in the food court though www.businessinsider.com/costco-bring...
Pepsi/Yum brands isn't a saint but they are as right leaning and supporting.

-Sigh- There goes another one. It might be impossible to have ethical consumption in a capitalist society, but at least we can try to stay informed and make the best choices possible.

Arizona is the another legend

Costco really is one of the last great companies left

So much for making eggs affordable. So many of the people who were belligerently supportive of Trump will be the ones hurt. They deserve every bit of what is coming to them. I feel terrible for the people who fought against his reelection that are going to be devastated though.

World map with all countries in green except for the United States, symbolizing U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Caption from '@IdiotBenevolent' says "The updated World Health Organization map is a sick joke."

The joke is on us.

Feels good to be cutting ties to the billionaires by deleting FB, Twitter, and cancelling my Amazon subscriptions. Grateful to have an app where I know they aren't manipulating the algorithm for personal gain. Time to make new friends here 😁

Former DC Metro Police officer Michael Fanone has a message to the Oath Keepers founder who was just pardoned. We share his sentiment.

A Trurizon (portmanteau of "truth" and "horizon") Wireless store/kiosk. They would sell communication devices, accessories, and services with the taglines "Built correct", "greatness matters", and "Can you receive my message now?"