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@maryhilt.bsky.social

Life-long Mainer, retired, feminist, uppity woman with big mouth. I have opinions and am not afraid to state them. I'm also smarter than the average snail.

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Be very, very afraid:

"NPR is withholding her last name because she fears retaliation from the federal government for speaking out."

04.03.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE has spun a massive surveillance web. We talked to people caught in it The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE and Border Patrol, is using a broad web of surveillance tools β€” purchased as its budget has ballooned under this administration β€” to monitor, ap...

If you're not afraid of the government, perhaps you should be.

www.npr.org/2026/03/04/n...

04.03.2026 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
This was originally meant as a genuine question, but all I could think of was Winston. "This is a saaaad song." : r/NewGirl

This was originally meant as a genuine question, but all I could think of was Winston. "This is a saaaad song." : r/NewGirl

What's the saddest song you've ever heard?

04.03.2026 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

"For No One" The Beatles

04.03.2026 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're a military veteran at risk of foreclosure, NPR wants to hear from you The VA has abruptly ended the only low-interest, affordable loan modification option for thousands of vets who are behind on their mortgages. We want to hear your story.

The VA has abruptly ended the only low-interest, affordable loan modification option for thousands of vets who are behind on their mortgages. We want to hear your story.

04.03.2026 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 384    πŸ” 195    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 28
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Buc-ee’s sues rival chain saying its moose logo looks too much like its beaver mascot In a lawsuit obtained by The Independent, Buc-ee’s says that changes made by Ohio-based gas station Mickey’s are causing customer confusion and having an impact on its β€˜iconic brand’

Since when do these two characters even resemble one another?
A beaver and a moose?
Who is kidding who?
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

04.03.2026 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Husband accused of killing wife, staging death as suicide The alleged murder occurred just days before the Colorado couple was set to finalize their divorce

Estranged husbands are usually the main suspects for a woman's murder, especially if they can claim it was suicide and inherit a lot of money.
This one almost got away with it.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...

04.03.2026 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Google finds β€˜powerful’ iPhone hack that could let people into your device Suite of tools has been passed around between governments and financial scammers, company claims

This is one of the many reasons I do not want or own an Apple phone.
It's literally a hacking device.
www.the-independent.com/tech/securit...

04.03.2026 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Commander said Trump was β€˜anointed by Jesus’ to justify Iran strikes: Complaint Military leader told NCOs that assault on Tehran was β€˜all part of God’s divine plan,’ complaint alleges

This commander should be removed from his post and thrown out of the military.
The military is not an 'god fearing avenging angel.'
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

04.03.2026 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Father of Georgia school shooter found guilty of murder and manslaughter | CNN Colin Gray, the father of Georgia school shooter Colt Gray, was found guilty of murder and manslaughter charges Tuesday in a case testing the limits of who is responsible for a mass shooting.

This case should put a fear of the law into parents who don't stop their children from becoming school shooters.
They can now be held accountable for not doing anything.
www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/u...

04.03.2026 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GOP Star Kicked Out of Congress Due to MAGA’s Desperate Midterm Push Dan Crenshaw’s Texas district was drastically changed as the GOP tried to gain more congressional seats.

I don't even know who is worse-Crenshaw or his replacement, who is a Maga hardliner.
They're both pieces of shit.
www.thedailybeast.com/gop-star-dan...

04.03.2026 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Louisiana mayor convicted of raping 16-year-old boy at her home while still in office Misty Roberts, 43, faces sentences of up to 10 and seven years in prison after July 2024 sexual assault at pool party

Typical Republican sexual offender:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

04.03.2026 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mojtaba Khamenei, son of former supreme leader, tipped to become Iran’s next head of state Choice of anti-western candidate would give signal that senior figures will not seek accommodation with US

In case Trump really thinks there's going to be regime change with bombing Iran, this should remove all doubts:
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
Same shit, different day.

04.03.2026 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There was absolutely NO use for these people holding her to a standard that they themselves don't hold.

She should have walked the hell out and not come back.

Fearless woman.

04.03.2026 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Smart women scare stupid men.

She is living proof of what stupid men do to smart women.

04.03.2026 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Born on the Bayou 🌢
#CreedenceClearwaterRevival

04.03.2026 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mary Trump rules.

04.03.2026 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' President Donald Trump claims the U.S. has enough stockpiled weapons to fight wars "forever" as he justifies open-ended war on Iran.

The man is simply insane.
We don't want wars and we damn well don't want them to be fought 'forever'.
And there is not 'unlimited' stockpile of anything except pure bullshit coming from him.
www.bangordailynews.com/2026/03/03/p...

04.03.2026 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Democrats are upsetΒ about a Maine lobsterman’s unpaid role in the Trump administration Dustin Delano of Friendship was chosen for the role in January, but his appointment got little attention until this week.

I didn't know Maine had a 'fisherman in residence' and neither did a lot of other people. Trump installed him without notice or ethical considerations.
www.bangordailynews.com/2026/03/03/p...

04.03.2026 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maine Law Court hears oral arguments in $1.3M elder scam case The justices examined the limits of a financial adviser's duties and the red flags of diminished capacity.

This case demonstrates that financial companies and representatives should be required to stop people from being taken down by scammers.
it should be a law, not a option.
www.sunjournal.com/2026/03/03/m...

04.03.2026 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MAGA Causes Mayhem at Polls in Texas With New Rules Trump’s gerrymandering push in Texas sowed chaos among primary election voters.

This is one way the GOP is trying to steal the elections-confusion and gerrymandering rules-they can't win on their own but they have to rig the game.
www.thedailybeast.com/maga-causes-...

04.03.2026 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dubai is run on the backs of indentured workers. The rich people who visit there don't notice it because they're invisible.
digitalcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcont...

04.03.2026 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dubai's dark secret: Sexual extremities in Porta-Potty parties of the ultrarich Dubai’s ultrarich lure women into secret Porta-Potty parties with luxury gifts, only to exploit them through degrading sexual acts. The recent death of a Ukrainian model in Dubai has been linked to se...

Dubai has a lot of dirty little secrets for such a beautiful, artificial city.
CW: sexual violence
www.indiatoday.in/world/story/...

04.03.2026 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They can take it from the ICE/DHS budget.

04.03.2026 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"The most dangerous people in the world are those who believe they are doing God's work."

04.03.2026 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was to be expected. Did anyone really believe that Iran would go long without a religious zealot leading them?

Whoever did think that is an complete idiot. All power structures have redundancy featured.

04.03.2026 02:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump hits out at Starmer over Iran: β€˜This is no Churchill we’re dealing with’ The US president has hit out at Britain several times since the US launched strikes on Tehran

And Trump ain't no FDR, either.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

04.03.2026 00:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We the People’s Devastating Verdict on Trump’s Ballroom The replacement for the East Wing is getting seriously poor reviews from the American people, our must-read newsletter reveals.

Despite what he thinks, the American people do not approve of or like that goddamned monstrosity he's building.
It's godawful. Ugly as sin.
It's not Versailles and I hope it's torn down the first day a Democratic leader is in office.
www.thedailybeast.com/we-the-peopl...

04.03.2026 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Confused Trump, 79, Forgets What Country His Father Was Born in Fred Trump’s origins seem to be something of a mystery to his son.

If you can't remember where your own father was born, how can you remember what you're doing in your office?

His dementia is getting worse.
www.thedailybeast.com/confused-tru...

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