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Musician, Choir Director, Trauma Informed Music Specialist, gardener, lover of books and dogs, feminist, leftie, EV owner and enthusiast, ME/CFS

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12.02.2026 06:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Topol: The same thing occurs with all these wellness influencersโ€”the latest being Peter Attia. There are hundreds and hundreds of these so-called longevity hackers. One cardinal rule I have is this: if somebody is selling something, they have no credibility. Zero.

08.02.2026 03:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5844    ๐Ÿ” 1144    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 145    ๐Ÿ“Œ 68

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28.01.2026 22:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Europe may begin selling U.S. assets in response to a new conflict with the USโ€”a move that could trigger a dollar collapse, Bloomberg reports. Deutsche Bank analysts warn Washingtonโ€™s key vulnerability is living off global financingโ€”and Europe may decide it no longer wants to bankroll the U.S.

19.01.2026 22:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3713    ๐Ÿ” 1453    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 309    ๐Ÿ“Œ 246

Pew Research Institute (2023):

โ€ข Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants

โ€ข Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants

โ€ข Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.

And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."

It's *not* about immigration.

18.01.2026 21:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 47900    ๐Ÿ” 20560    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1517    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1077

Aussie here- had the BYD Seal for 2 years and it is AWESOME (also saved $7000 in fuel costs in that time)

16.01.2026 21:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

After 4 years of the same starting word WOO HOO!

Wordle 1,671 1/6

๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸŸฉ

15.01.2026 02:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Frost: For so long, the right wing has held up patriotism as a vibe, as an aesthetic. But patriotism is more than bald eagles and flags and beer. Patriotism is about loving the people who live in the damn country โ€” every single one of them.

13.01.2026 23:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19541    ๐Ÿ” 5491    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 320    ๐Ÿ“Œ 293
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WELKER: Do you bear any responsibility to bring down the temperature?

FREY: Of course. But I dropped an F bomb and they killed somebody. I think the killing somebody is the inflammatory element here and not the F bomb.

11.01.2026 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13505    ๐Ÿ” 2740    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1275    ๐Ÿ“Œ 580
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This week: we execute a U.S. citizen.

Next week: we take over elections to stop โ€œfraud.โ€

It's so transparent what's going on here.

09.01.2026 14:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26402    ๐Ÿ” 9648    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3282    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1104

Australian here ๐Ÿ–๏ธ. A confirm we are a democracy with mail in voting AND WE HAVE NEVER HAD ANY FRAUD OR A STOLEN ELECTION THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER

09.01.2026 20:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œIf you comply you will not dieโ€ USA can no longer be seen as a democratic nation.

09.01.2026 01:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Really. The USA, land of the free, is now โ€œyou comply you wonโ€™t dieโ€
So in other words obey the dictators commands or we have the right to shoot you.

09.01.2026 01:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Statement: Jewish Council Condemns Adelaide Festival Removal of Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah

08.01.2026 23:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 705    ๐Ÿ” 306    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 33    ๐Ÿ“Œ 26
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DANISH PARLIAMENT MEMBER: โ€œ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ had 30 bases on Greenland, why did you leave? You can resume that tomorrow without attacking a NATO allyโ€ฆ the rationale lacks factual foundation and doesnโ€™t stand any logic testing.โ€

(Unless the point is to hurt us and end NATO, a Putin/Xi goal)

07.01.2026 14:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7770    ๐Ÿ” 3251    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 359    ๐Ÿ“Œ 274
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Six reasons why Trumpโ€™s attack on Venezuela was very wrong:

05.01.2026 22:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3150    ๐Ÿ” 928    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 128    ๐Ÿ“Œ 43
Break โ€“ Brand & Packaging design Break nasce a Milano nel 1978 facendo la storia del Brand & Packaging Design in Italia. Oggi, la sua expertise รจ apprezzata da clienti di tutto il mondo.

Great article, thanks!
so many systems collapsing it feels like Iโ€™m floating up a monster wave thatโ€™s about to break. I left Facebook and Insta when Trump got in and am amazed how little I miss it. Iโ€™ve grown a flower and veg garden, read some books, done more things with friends.

28.12.2025 01:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A prayer for Owen Meany is hallowed ground - loved that book so much

06.12.2025 11:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cutbacks, revenue raising in line to help fund Hobart AFL stadium Tasmania's premier and treasurer agree to reduce borrowings for government businesses in an effort to accommodate more debt for the Hobart AFL stadium.

Mr Abetz (about reducing the size of the public service by about 2,800 people)

โ€œSometimes when you 'right-size' there will be discomfort occasioned to people, which will not necessarily provide accolades for the government. But nevertheless, it's what we'll be doingโ€

He is such a pig.

04.12.2025 12:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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02.12.2025 19:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 269    ๐Ÿ” 121    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 17    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
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'Dirty, disgusting money': The heiress giving away her entire fortune When Marlene Engelhorn inherited tens of millions of dollars from her grandma, she felt she had two choices: do something about it, or confirm she was "full of sh*t".

Inspirational woman ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป

30.11.2025 08:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Something tells me you are an awesome nurse who just gets better and better
Thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

30.11.2025 07:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I wish I didnโ€™t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.

They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as โ€œthe most openly corrupt president in American history.โ€ /1

25.11.2025 09:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10111    ๐Ÿ” 5121    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 341    ๐Ÿ“Œ 694
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Share TF OUT OF THIS!#TrumpCrushesYourDreams

22.11.2025 06:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7110    ๐Ÿ” 4823    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 318    ๐Ÿ“Œ 383

Oooh will have to check it out! Love his writing and deep knowledge, loved โ€œFinding meaning in the second half of lifeโ€

19.11.2025 07:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"When did pedophilia become a partisan issue?" - James Talarico (D-TX)

16.11.2025 23:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4285    ๐Ÿ” 1576    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 118    ๐Ÿ“Œ 71
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#IBelieveTheSurvivors
The world doesnโ€™t listen to womenโ€ฆif we did, Clarence Thomas & Brett Kavanaugh would not be Supreme Court justices.

I believed professor Anita Hill.
I believed Professor Christine Blasey Ford.

15.11.2025 19:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2135    ๐Ÿ” 603    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 87    ๐Ÿ“Œ 24
This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing.
Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin.
We need more stories about us and our culture.
You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.

This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.

๐Ÿ’” Alice Wongโ€™s last words: โ€œDonโ€™t let the bastards grind you down.โ€

We can never thank Alice enough for fighting all the good fights and especially all the hard fights. We all learned so much from your brilliance, your courage, and your indefatigable leadership. We will never forget you.

15.11.2025 18:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1123    ๐Ÿ” 308    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 14
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Hey Megyn Kelly,

14-year-old Eloise would like a word:

โ€œIf my voice makes you uncomfortable, goodโ€ฆ
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, youโ€™re not protecting the truth, youโ€™re protecting the predator.โ€

Sound up! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”Š

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15.11.2025 13:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19978    ๐Ÿ” 7681    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 621    ๐Ÿ“Œ 744

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