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@laurarieben.bsky.social

Retired teacher, modern quilter

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Wow! This is awesome!

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It will be said that a despot gives his subjects the assurance of civil tranquillity. Very well, but what does it profit them, if those wars against other powers which result from a despot's ambition, if his insatiable greed, and the oppressive demands of his administration, cause more desolation than civil strife would cause? What do the people gain if their very condition of civil tranquillity is one of their hardships? There is peace in dungeons, but is that enough to make dungeons desirable?
The Greeks lived in peace in the cave of Cyclops awaiting their turn to be devoured.

It will be said that a despot gives his subjects the assurance of civil tranquillity. Very well, but what does it profit them, if those wars against other powers which result from a despot's ambition, if his insatiable greed, and the oppressive demands of his administration, cause more desolation than civil strife would cause? What do the people gain if their very condition of civil tranquillity is one of their hardships? There is peace in dungeons, but is that enough to make dungeons desirable? The Greeks lived in peace in the cave of Cyclops awaiting their turn to be devoured.

Rousseau would have been a great blogger I think.

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The Biden-Harris Administration Record | The White House Letter from President BidenFour years ago, we stood in a winter of peril and a winter of possibilities. We were in the grip of the worst pandemic in a

Here’s a (very long) fact sheet on the Biden Administration’s record of accomplishments. Please feel free to share this ahead of his Farewell Address to the Nation from the Oval Office tonight at 8 pm EST. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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He will be missed πŸ’™ Thank you, Joe!

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There wasn’t a month when the economy lost jobs while President @JoeBiden has been in office.

The last month America lost jobs was the month before he came to office.

I’m forever grateful for the #CupOfJoe that this great president has served.

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Isn't it funny how that when you decide to kiss Trump's ass, how your previous comments seem to disappear???

20.12.2024 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2

The biggest divide in America today is not between β€œright” and β€œleft,” or between Republicans and Democrats.

It’s between democracy and oligarchy.

The old labels β€” β€œright” and β€œleft” β€” prevent most people from noticing they’re being shafted.

Know the truth.

20.12.2024 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3186    πŸ” 768    πŸ’¬ 120    πŸ“Œ 46

School choice is a scam.

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The rules of the internet clearly state that when you see Tom Holland’s lip sync battle, you must re-post it.

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Woah

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