AspiringOne

No kidding it’d be really funny if they gave Obama the Nobel Peace Prize again

It never “left” us.

I liked social media a lot more before I learned about 45% of Americans are deep into a cult because they either don’t want to/can’t think critically, they’re racists, or both. Sure there’s more nuance about it but at its basic level this is where society teeters to extremism.

📍RFK Jr. has crossed the Rubicon. The war on science isn’t looming - it’s here. I had hoped that after the darkest days of the pandemic, we could start rebuilding a stronger science world. I was wrong. So, starting today, I’m back. And I want you to join me.
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Folks, this is a great group of folks who fight for social justice, public health, and a more fair & equal world. Highly recommend these folks.
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Nothing means anything anymore.

Trump Family’s WLFI Crypto Token Plummets 25% in Debut — The Trump family's World Liberty Financial (WLFI) launched a cryptocurrency token that fell sharply by 25% to around $0.21 on its first day of trading. Despite the disappointing start, this move highlights the family's ongoing…

Photos: Labor Day "Workers Over Billionaires" protests held across U.S. Over 1,000 rallies were held to protest for worker power and against Trump and other billionaires.

PHOTOS: Over 1,000 Labor Day "Workers Over Billionaires" protests were held across U.S. today, taking aim at President Trump and other wealthy Americans, and his administration's policies.

DeSantis never met a microphone he didn’t like. He always makes sure to have press conferences timed to interrupt @theviewabc.bsky.social which generally has opposing voices and highest time slot ratings. #makemeatballgoaway

Protect this hero with the guts to speak out against the crimes against humanity being committed all for the sake of owning & developing the Gaza Strip.

U.S. military veteran Anthony Aguilar, who worked as a security contractor at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites, says he was horrified by war crimes being carried out against starving Palestinians. "The sites have not only become death traps, they were designed as death traps."

For the same reason Trump isn’t behind bars… a sycophantic support system.

I urge you, do not look away. Do not shrug it off. Do not retreat into apathy or despair.

Stand up. Speak out. Support what remains of our democracy. Stand with your neighbors while we still can.

So it’s not that he doesn’t want to be king, just that people are making it too hard on him.

How Trump Upended Biden’s Successful Push For Federal Agencies to Register Voters Read more here.

Trump revoked Biden’s 2021 order that expanded voter registration through federal agencies. The move ends efforts aimed at reaching underrepresented voters. Advocates say it erases years of slow but meaningful progress.
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Think 🤔

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952)

World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945)

#славаУкраїні

#SlavaUkrayini

#GloryToUkraine

Judge blocks Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach A judge in Massachusetts has blocked President Donald Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democratic state attorneys who called it overreach.

BREAKING: A federal judge has blocked Trump’s attempt to overhaul elections, siding with Democratic state attorneys general who called it overreach.

A new student loan program emerges: no interest, no fees, 'pay-it-forward' Under 'pay-it-forward' programs, graduates’ repayments lift up those behind them.

A new student loan program emerges: no interest, no fees, 'pay-it-forward'

Long COVID Is Fueling a Mental Health Crisis in Children - Neuroscience News A new study reveals that nearly 40% of children with long COVID are experiencing significant symptoms of anxiety or depression, many for the first time.

Parents & schools should not be complacent with infecting children numerous times a year with a level 3 pathogen. “Nearly 40% of children with long COVID are experiencing significant symptoms of anxiety or depression, many for the first time.” neurosciencenews.com/long-covid-c...

I've been studying covid research results for 5 years. Now I've found ways to help my body repair the damage of Long Covid. I understand a lot about this viral spectrum disease. Follow along as I make an emergency Map to help others find their way out of the dark cave of long covid.

Moderna withdraws application for COVID-flu combination vaccine Moderna said on Wednesday it has withdrawn an application seeking approval for its flu and COVID combination vaccine candidate after discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

This is absolutely terrible news.

With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.

h/t @merz.bsky.social

This really is the death of the American dream. Read it and weep.

What's the difference between Trump and Al Capone?
Trump hasn't died of syphilis.

BREAKING NEWS: Trump-Qatar Scandal Reaches Its Apex As Trump Commits Impeachable Federal Felony in Public Don’t let anyone gaslight you into memory-holing what’s happened. This report’s author is a NYT-bestselling Trump biographer, retired criminal defense lawyer, and former federal criminal investigator.

BREAKING NEWS: Trump has taken possession of his bribe, in contravention of federal criminal statute and the Constitution. He’s hiding behind the USAF and DOJ to intimidate Congress—which must initiate impeachment proceedings.

Bribery is one of two enumerated impeachable offenses.

Much more here:

Trump is hosting a private dinner tonight for the people who spent the most money to bribe him through his meme coin, while Republicans push his budget that guts Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP to give billionaires like him more tax breaks.

Republicans call this “America First.”

All we heard from the GOP and Trump for months was that they wouldn't cut Medicaids. Republicans with Medicaid-heavy districts were adamant: We won't cut Medicaid.

Now here it is, slashed and burned, and they're still trying to spin the media that they didn't cut Medicaid.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Sold Stocks Two Days Before Trump Announced a Plan for Reciprocal Tariffs Duffy is the second member of Trump’s Cabinet who sold securities shortly before the president’s tariff announcements sent markets plunging. A spokesperson for Duffy said an account manager made the t...

Donald Trump tried to fire hundreds of airport safety workers. Newark Airport is a mess. The FAA just had to cut tons of flights.

And what has Transportation Secretary Duffy been up to?

Trading stocks.

Congress needs to BAN stock trading by public officials.

Millions of Americans will lose Medicaid and food assistance under Trump's proposed tax bill, all to pay for more tax breaks for billionaires who don't need them.
#StopTheBillionaireBailout
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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At this point I’d be fine if Canada invaded the US, reformed our healthcare system & had us hold elections to reboot a sub-democracy under their tutelage. At this point it would be better than the fumbling dunces we have currently running the Fascist Idiocracy.