Jane of the Redwoods

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Who can resist
Her big bright smile
Beautiful sunflower

Those of us who do not remember history, are condemned to repeat it.

In case anyone is looking for a cool place to take a summer vacation may I recommend the San Francisco Bay Area. We are experiencing coolest temperature since 1997. Today was a low record. Bring a jacket! Maybe a sweater, too!

You are warned this is best read on an empty stomach

Just posting a horrific read from a deposition years ago which alleges Trump and Epstein took turns despoiling a 13-year-old virgin who dreamed of becoming a model

Why Russia Loves the Idea of California Seceding Once again, Moscow is winking at a long-shot breakaway movement in the U.S.

Well, isn’t that crazy? Because the first guy I saw promoting CaExit now lives in Moscow, Russia.

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What are you folks? Drumming up support for Cal Exit?

Yep. Last time I checked, the LAPD was not a hot bed of liberalism. And that’s before we get to the sheriffs.

Make America Normal Again

We are deeply saddened at @fsfp.bsky.social by the news of Bill Moyers's passing. He was an extraordinary human being, a true champion and hero for our democracy. And he was a special friend to us. We are thinking of his family during this difficult time. Our tribute to Bill is linked below.

It’s checkmate until 2027.

Map of North Africa showing Russian presence in eight countries

Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group has been renamed the Africa Corps and brought under direct control of the Russian Defense Ministry. Here’s where they’re operating in Africa: (graphic via Rand Corp)

You know what’s radical?

Masked “agents” grabbing people off the street and disappearing them without due process.

Senator @chrismurphyct.bsky.social post intel briefing:

1) "I do not think the president was telling the truth when he said this program was 'obliterated.'"

2) "It still appears that we have only set back the Iranian nuclear program by a handful of months."

3) Questions absence of DNI Gabbard

"The bishops are grateful that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes provisions that promote the dignity of human life and support parental choice in education. These are commendable provisions that are important priorities for the bishops. Still, Congress must be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make drastic changes to the bill to protect those most in need. As Pope Leo XIV recently stated, it is the responsibility of politicians to promote and protect the common good, including by working to overcome great wealth inequality. This bill does not answer this call. It takes from the poor to give to the wealthy. It provides tax breaks for some while undermining the social safety net for others through major cuts to nutrition assistance and Medicaid. It fails to protect families and children by promoting an enforcement-only approach to immigration and eroding access to legal protections. It harms God's creation and future generations through cuts to clean energy incentives and environmental programs.

INBOX: Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, is urging lawmakers to change the GOP-led “Big, Beautiful Bill” budget proposal, citing Pope Leo to argue that the bill “takes from the poor to give to the wealthy.”

It’s the strongest language USCCB has used yet

Steven is bigly pissed that Elon stole Katie away. But all she lives for is power, so this should surprise no one.

Still Miller is intent on taking his wrath out on all of America because he is a craven pathological horror of a man.

I think this shift in opinion has to be credited to Stephen Miller's absolute commitment to making ICE a public spectacle horror show.

Right, who saw that coming?

I am shocked shocked shocked that Trump lied

MAGA Friday: No new wars!

MAGA Saturday: Ok bombings but no regime change!

MAGA Sunday: There’s really no other solution than regime change.

a man with the words we have no kings here written on his face ALT: a man with the words we have no kings here written on his face

So I have this notion that the reason why Trump came back to Washington from the G7 early was not because he had to go into the war room, but because none of the G7 leaders wanted to talk to him at lunchtime. He’s not a popular guy abroad or here in America.
#NoKings #NoClowns

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Live from LA… Lolo in the thick of things

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🚨 Explosion and large fire reported at Zavolzhsky Motor Plant in Nizhny Novgorod region. A fuel truck reportedly exploded on site, spreading flames to a production facility. One worker injured with serious burns.

GOP rep who promised voters he'd end stock trading now 'most prolific' investor Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA), who campaigned on banning stock trading among lawmakers, is now one of the House's "most prolific traders," according to Business Insider.The report said that Bresnahan wrot...

Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA), who campaigned on banning stock trading among lawmakers, is now one of the House's "most prolific traders."

Bresnahan wrote an op-ed in March 2021 "stating that if elected, he would co-sponsor legislation to ban stock trading in Congress."
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Idiocracy undersold it

President Biden answered some questions and shared that he is optimistic about the treatment he has been receiving

If I were a Netflix executive, I would greenlight that.

One day, Donald Trump will wake up and realize how much he has been played by Putin. And he will be mad & seek revenge. I can’t wait.

“Moscow requested a meeting of the U.N. Security Council over Europe's alleged "threats to international peace and security," Russia's U.N. envoy, Dmitry Polyans…

Who needs a $400 million “palace in the sky” when you can have two or three dolls and a couple of pencils instead.