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Carolyn Williams

@oldernbolder.bsky.social

Writing a young adult dystopian novel, building a food-forest, riding horses. My household contains four generations of family and most days we all still like each other. Lover of big ideas and democracy. Prone to quoting LOTR and Taylor Swift.

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Latest posts by oldernbolder.bsky.social on Bluesky

so what you're saying is the centrist brunchlord substack punditry's claims that Dems have to shift further right to win is complete bullshit

05.11.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 794    πŸ” 146    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 10
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Democrats in β€˜Array’ What Tuesday’s Democratic sweep means

Huge wins in NJ, NY, VA, PA, CA collectively indicate that a bold repudiation of MAGA politics has taken hold. An honest headline might read: β€œDemocrats are in array”..The rending-the-garments, down-in-the-dumps attitude about party’s future is due for adjustment
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

05.11.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 324    πŸ” 48    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1

This race is a microcosm of everything you need to know about politics in the United States. Can a hell of a good politician and charismatic person beat Big Money?

04.11.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌBingo

04.11.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2500    πŸ” 540    πŸ’¬ 58    πŸ“Œ 9
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This is brilliant

03.11.2025 04:44 β€” πŸ‘ 11140    πŸ” 5211    πŸ’¬ 273    πŸ“Œ 382

I see that the United States' peculiar brand of Christian Nationalism includes judging the poor for needing SNAP benefits (judging is something Jesus said *not to* do) but not helping the poor with SNAP benefits (helping the poor is something Jesus told them *to* do).

27.10.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7522    πŸ” 2066    πŸ’¬ 392    πŸ“Œ 90

Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.

27.10.2025 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 34734    πŸ” 11467    πŸ’¬ 868    πŸ“Œ 683

BREAKING:

Jack Smith is requesting that Congress and the Justice Dept. let him testify in public.

In new letters to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, Smith says he wants to testify "in open hearings" because of "the many mischaracterizations" around his investigations.

23.10.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 21757    πŸ” 5725    πŸ’¬ 613    πŸ“Œ 316

I want the T-shirt.

20.10.2025 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

18.10.2025 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 89429    πŸ” 29086    πŸ’¬ 2326    πŸ“Œ 1868

Dress in red white and blue! Carry American flags, especially in places where there is likely to be a military/LE presence. Consider those optics! Also, bring drums! Sing and dance and be joyous! Take back our flag and our democracy tomorrow!

17.10.2025 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just stop this crap now. There is no comparison. And if there are more people on this one day, that just shows how few white people were brave enough (or non-racist enough) to show up in the 50s and 60s. Stop it.

16.10.2025 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI: β€œAnd now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎡 #Colbert

14.10.2025 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 23671    πŸ” 9152    πŸ’¬ 592    πŸ“Œ 1050

Wear red white and blue; carry American flags. Bring drums! Sing, dance, and be everything this administration is not. Consider the optics, especially in cities likely to be met with military/law enforcement. Take back our flag and democracy on October 18th!

13.10.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Biden was sworn in on January 20th. He thinks his followers are as dumb as him.

12.10.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dress in red, white , and blue. Carry flags, beat drums. Dance, sing, be joyous! Be aware of the optics, especially where there might be encounters with military/LE. Let's take back our flag and our democracy on October 18th!

12.10.2025 06:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think Rachel Maddow makes a compelling argument against your post in her book and podcast, "Prequel."

12.10.2025 05:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

11.10.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 17657    πŸ” 5699    πŸ’¬ 422    πŸ“Œ 204

Everyone wear red white and blue! Bring drums! Sing dance and be joyous! This is especially important in cities where there might be a military/law enforcement presence. Carry flags and red white and blue pompoms. Take back our flag and our democracy!

11.10.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
LOTR The Two Towers - The Tales That Really Mattered...
YouTube video by EgalmothOfGondolin01 LOTR The Two Towers - The Tales That Really Mattered...

Been thinking about this scene a lot lately. youtu.be/k6C8SX0mWP0?...

11.10.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Everyone wear red white and blue. Carry flags or RWB pompoms. Especially in cities where we are likely to be met by a law enforcement or military presence. Bring drums! Dance, sing, hand out flowers and candy; be joyful! This is our day to take back our flag and our democracy.

11.10.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Because we now live in the upside-down.

10.10.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely! You should dress like a game show host; we should never miss an opportunity to do so. Also it's very eye-catching. You and the painting.

10.10.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Everyone wear red white and blue! Bring drums! Sing dance and be joyous! This is especially important in cities where there might be a military/law enforcement presence. Carry flags and red white and blue pom poms. Take back our flag and our democracy!

10.10.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I thought this was parody but apparently it is real. Now we know what Quatar got in exchange for Trump's new airplane.

10.10.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for bringing this before the potluck committee. Most of us agree with you but there is a loud few in favor of the condensed milk. We almost came to blows but cooler heads prevailed & decided we would assign macaroni salad to two members. We might be antifistas, but we're not unreasonable.

10.10.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My brain cannot make sense of "Palantir" and that book title in the same sentence.

10.10.2025 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

(Sniff.) Tis possible I have you confused with another member.

10.10.2025 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I have it in my notes you signed up to bring potato salad. There are several requests that you leave out the raisins this year.

09.10.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As I explained to you in a recent email, it's not a subscription, it's a membership. Also, the t-shirts have doubled in price due to tariffs so you need to send in an extra $24 to headquarters and I will send t-shirt to you asap.

09.10.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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