Marnie

Well, yes but then he went into the bit about good nutrition being the best defense, there’s that. He kept them on the hook.

A reminder for these times.

Wow…

This is excellent.

I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.

18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.

We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org

I think I’ll send a copy of the Constitution.

Congratulations to Trump on securing a $1.3 billion border security deal from Canada.... which was already negotiated in December 2024.

"...a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than their democratic state itself. That, in its essence, is fascism — ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power."

FDR 1938

I’m trying to ignore it all. It’s not working. I need a better plan. It’s really bad. Really.

It’s an ad-free space where people share ideas. Lots of thought-leaders in all fields. It’s refreshing. I recommend you run, don’t walk, download and follow Heather Cox Richardson is a great start. Sharon McMahon’s “the Preamble” is also exceptional.

Our sweet old gal, Harper ❤️

Anyone else feeling adrift in a sea of social media apps? None of them feel like “the one” anymore.

I have one myself and was a high school teacher for 14 years. You are right. There are plenty who are vulnerable to the perceived “power” being sold.

You’re directing that negative energy in the wrong direction. We’re on the same team, friend.

Not “more” but I’m just making the point that trying to raise a well-adapted son when you have this giant patriarchal history isn’t easy. Fighting the culture they are inundated with takes concerted effort. Why else are we seeing this rise in “Bro” culture and BS like “trad wives?”

This!!! Can’t believe I’m decrying MSM but the Atlantic’s coverage of this is WILD. And by WILD, I mean awful. Maybe a side by side with Trump’s pardons would have been a good start?

Let’s keep pushing the “us versus them” narrative and see where we land in another 2 years 🙄 We need to be for ALL PEOPLE. And, not for nothing, straight men have been struggling forever. Need a better plan than “fear” to broaden the umbrella.

Better safe than sorry. I’m really trying not to be all “everything is on fire” at this point. Whatever the dems/thought leaders have been doing/complaining about the last 10 years has clearly not moved the needle for the left. We need an updated direction. Glad Biden made this move though.

Well….valid. However, there are groups who endeavor to study things with integrity and facts. But most people don’t bother to dig deep enough to understand that they need to follow the money to find the driver for the think tank. We just love our confirmation bias.

That’s pretty rich Zoe. Your profile picture is quite literally not reality. Anyway, maybe you can school us all - what’s “reality?” Or are you just here to call strangers nasty names? Maybe you need a cup of coffee. Or a nap. Or a hug?

This is simply excellent. It's close to my take, and plans.

I will find ways to help those hurt by the incoming regime, and to help 2026 midterms.

No performative stuff like the Women's March.

Fwiw I plan to exit Twitter in January just before the inauguration. Earlier if circumstances demand.

You sound sad.

Ohhhh….my mistake. I thought this was the place where everyone was going to be nice to each other. Can’t wait to meet you, friend!

We need to consider NOT using far-right or far-left think thanks as our source of “proof” for anything. This is biased information funded purposely to be biased.

Sweet Fern starting things off

Are you there? We go every year and just love it. Aloha 🌺