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@mdawnott.bsky.social

πŸ’™πŸ“š #booktuber #reader Youtube.com/@awebofstories

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We want to send a message to the world: what has happened today is an absolute disgrace. It is completely un-American.

28.02.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 38993    πŸ” 5975    πŸ’¬ 528    πŸ“Œ 189
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Trump and Vance are part of the tiny percentage of Americans who sympathize more with Russia (4%) than Ukraine (62%) and who view Putin more favorably (75% unfavorable) than Zelensky (28% unfavorable) today.yougov.com/politics/art...

28.02.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5217    πŸ” 1261    πŸ’¬ 143    πŸ“Œ 56

Today, in a meeting at the White House, the only person actually defending American interests was Zelenskyy.

Let that sink in.

28.02.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 53307    πŸ” 10745    πŸ’¬ 523    πŸ“Œ 258

There was a President in the Oval Office today. His name is Zelensky. He had to fend off two impotent barking dogs sent by Putin. They are named Trump and Vance.

28.02.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 9322    πŸ” 2068    πŸ’¬ 212    πŸ“Œ 69

Any psychologist or psychiatrist (or former abused spouse) will tell you that President Zelensky gave a master class today on how to deal with a malignant narcissist.

He is an amazing man. We can all learn from him.

28.02.2025 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 79998    πŸ” 14508    πŸ’¬ 1892    πŸ“Œ 526

We care about small businesses because we are a small business. If you're not spending today, show up for your indie bookshop in other waysβ€”such as following them on social media, leaving a positive review online, signing up for a newsletter, etc. Support doesn't always require budget πŸ’•

28.02.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2358    πŸ” 297    πŸ’¬ 34    πŸ“Œ 9

Donald Trump is embarrassing the United States on the world stage. We are a country that stands up to dictators and fights for democracy.

Minnesota stands firmly with our allies in Ukraine.

28.02.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 36678    πŸ” 6455    πŸ’¬ 999    πŸ“Œ 320
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Live updates: Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after Oval Office blow up Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump in Washington, seeking backing for Ukraine's security against any future Russian aggression.

President Trump’s simpering fealty to Vladimir Putin and Russia is embarrassing and dangerous.

Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.

28.02.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 25059    πŸ” 4645    πŸ’¬ 662    πŸ“Œ 268
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That asshole in the White House will NEVER speak for me.

Smash that πŸ’™ if you stand with President Zelensky.

28.02.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 46970    πŸ” 6303    πŸ’¬ 4504    πŸ“Œ 766

Every decent American should be embarrassed and ashamed today.

28.02.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 15412    πŸ” 2427    πŸ’¬ 871    πŸ“Œ 159

I’m so glad I decided to take today off Meta platforms. From what little I’ve seen of the behavior of 47 and hillbilly in waiting, I’m physically ill.

28.02.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I firmly stand with Ukraine. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

28.02.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2838    πŸ” 716    πŸ’¬ 96    πŸ“Œ 20
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@ZelenskyyUa @Ukraine @DefenceU
We apologize profusely for the crass bully you had to meet with today
Please know 70% of US support Ukraine & democracy
#IStandWithUkraine
#SlavaUkraΓ―ni

28.02.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1491    πŸ” 616    πŸ’¬ 42    πŸ“Œ 27
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This is my current audiobook…perfect if you need some reassurance that there are at least a few people in Washington who are admirable. I’m only about halfway through, but I’m pretty sure it will be ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

21.01.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Almost immediately for me…

21.01.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I love this so much!

At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.

This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.

21.01.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 103660    πŸ” 16598    πŸ’¬ 1755    πŸ“Œ 1026
A tiny vietnamese moss frog, perched on the tip of someone's finger. It looks like dark green moss with tiny gems and beads scattered throughout. It's eyes are dark green and shimmery

A tiny vietnamese moss frog, perched on the tip of someone's finger. It looks like dark green moss with tiny gems and beads scattered throughout. It's eyes are dark green and shimmery

rough day. not much I can do. so here's a frog.

20.01.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1683    πŸ” 272    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 19

I just started this yesterday and am really enjoying it!

21.01.2025 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Just so we’re clear:
1. Audiobooks count
2. Reading is political
3. The orange man is a piece of πŸ’©

Thanks for stopping by πŸ’ƒ

20.01.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 22511    πŸ” 1869    πŸ’¬ 269    πŸ“Œ 40
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Today, honor a King, not a Felon. #mlkday2025

20.01.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 101460    πŸ” 26553    πŸ’¬ 864    πŸ“Œ 789

Sending you hugs…

20.01.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Me, Please!!!

20.01.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have MANY books on the go:
πŸ“– Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli
πŸ“– Best American Short Stories 2024
πŸ“– Divine Might by Natalie Haynes
πŸ“– Wicked by Gregory Maguire
πŸ“±Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
πŸ“–πŸŽ§ Antony & Cleopatra by Shakespeare
🎧 Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson

20.01.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

20.01.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don’t think I’ve ever been happier to have a new CR podcast episode in my feed….

20.01.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I slept in and plan to (finally) put away the Christmas decorations and then read all day.

20.01.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I should have deleted my account before I deleted the app. Oh well, I’m not going back there.

20.01.2025 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That is so weird! Now I wonder if it is worth reviving my Litsy?

19.01.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

James was my top book for 2024 and I currently have Eleanore of Avignon out from the library!

19.01.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you @kellyjholmes.com for setting this up! I love having a CR-dedicated thread to follow!

19.01.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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