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Embittered ex-idealist who goes goofy for animals. Writer & editor; former musician, hospice worker, & world traveler; Lyme Warrior; word nerd. Usually perplexed. Family line of human rights activists. 🚫 religion, porn, swindlers Be kind or fuck off.

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All of these new rulings don’t just affect today, they rewrite precedent. Trump still has three years left, and whatever expanded powers the Court hands him now will automatically pass to the next president as well.

09.12.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1737    πŸ” 564    πŸ’¬ 127    πŸ“Œ 39

Something every 2026/28 Dem should commit to is investigations of any company that did deals with Trump. A kind of forward guidance to get companies to think twice in advance of what’s coming.

09.12.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1882    πŸ” 424    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 15
The worst part about having chronic health issues is that people won't believe how bad it is until you have a full-on episode right in front of them.       MyBodylsTryingTokillMe.com

The worst part about having chronic health issues is that people won't believe how bad it is until you have a full-on episode right in front of them. MyBodylsTryingTokillMe.com

09.12.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3
bobbi-bee on tumblr - Something I think people who don’t live with chronic illness don’t understand is that there is a big difference between resting to get better and resting to avoid getting worse.

bobbi-bee on tumblr - Something I think people who don’t live with chronic illness don’t understand is that there is a big difference between resting to get better and resting to avoid getting worse.

09.12.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 98    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 5
1 - guy saying 'you eat so clean'     

2 - 2nd guy saying 'yes, my body is a temple'    

3 - 1st guy saying 'but you're still so sick all the time'     

4 - 2nd guy 'ah yes. my body is also a piece of sh*t'     

@comicoftheapes    comicoftheapes.com

1 - guy saying 'you eat so clean' 2 - 2nd guy saying 'yes, my body is a temple' 3 - 1st guy saying 'but you're still so sick all the time' 4 - 2nd guy 'ah yes. my body is also a piece of sh*t' @comicoftheapes comicoftheapes.com

Artist: Comicoftheapes.com

09.12.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
buggachat -    

My surgeon came out and told my mom and brother on Tuesday that I'd be down and out for about two weeks.        

My brother: TWO WEEKS? Holy shit.          

Surgeon: Well, consider this. She and just had a knife fight. And Because Because she was asleep during it. won.       

My brother: Oh. Yeah, okay, that's fair.      

tinsnip  replies - Your surgeon sounds fucking hysterical

buggachat - My surgeon came out and told my mom and brother on Tuesday that I'd be down and out for about two weeks. My brother: TWO WEEKS? Holy shit. Surgeon: Well, consider this. She and just had a knife fight. And Because Because she was asleep during it. won. My brother: Oh. Yeah, okay, that's fair. tinsnip replies - Your surgeon sounds fucking hysterical

09.12.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 73    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Tina Peters' request for release on bond dismissed by federal judge | Colorado Newsline Peters was convicted for her role in a breach of Mesa County's election systems, part of an attempt to find evidence of voter fraud.

ICYMI: Tina Peters’ request for release on bond dismissed by federal judge

09.12.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
etherealspacejelly on tumblr - i wish the star trek medical instruments were real i would love to sit on a bed that shows my doctor how much pain im in and then they scan me with a little blinky device that makes a funny noise and know exactly whats wrong with me and then give me a pill that makes me regrow a kidney or whatever the fuck

etherealspacejelly on tumblr - i wish the star trek medical instruments were real i would love to sit on a bed that shows my doctor how much pain im in and then they scan me with a little blinky device that makes a funny noise and know exactly whats wrong with me and then give me a pill that makes me regrow a kidney or whatever the fuck

09.12.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 6

This is what β€œaxshully, the fascists have a point about the border” translated to. Lessons learned let’s hope.

09.12.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

MILLIONS of calls to IMPEACH TRUMP ALSO FOCUS on IMPEACHING CERTAIN MEMBERS of the SUPREME COURT as they continue to IGNORE THE CONSTITUTION!!πŸ’₯πŸ”₯

08.12.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 185    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 1

Trumps Cowardice towards Putin and how he Fears making Putin angry while Turning His Back on Ukraine reminds us why he Dodged the Draft and now tries to act like a Real Man! What a Super Loser🀬

08.12.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 101    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2
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At a Time of Escalating Threats Against LGBTQ+ People, We Remain Committed to Have Courage in Our Coverage of Their Struggle. Will You Join Us? LGBTQ+ people have long been sidelined in mainstream news. At The Women Post, we center their experiences with the depth and nuance they deserve.

At a Time of Escalating Threats Against LGBTQ+ People, We Remain Committed to Have Courage in Our Coverage of Their Struggle. Will You Join Us?
www.thewomenpost.com/p/at-a-time-...

09.12.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein.

Judge Paul A. Engelmayer said his ruling follows a new law requiring the Justice Department to make all Epstein-related records public by Dec. 19.

09.12.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 326    πŸ” 54    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 4

The release of these files is taking far too long. A federal judge in Manhattan has now signed off on the Justice Department’s request to unseal the grand jury materials from the Ghislaine Maxwell case.

09.12.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1129    πŸ” 240    πŸ’¬ 33    πŸ“Œ 10

β€œHe’s never bought groceries in his life, yet talks like an expert. My small raise was wiped out by rent, insurance, and $200/week groceries. We can’t even afford dental care. He calls himself a β€˜stable genius,’ but everyone eventually sees through himβ€”some people just take longer.”

09.12.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Progressive lawmaker pitches generational change at a 'defining moment' for Democrats - Sentinel Colorado "Colorado needs a U.S. senator who is 'willing to be bold, unapologetic and relentless.'"

"Democratic state Sen. Julie Gonzales on Monday announced she is running to unseat U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper in 2026, aiming to ride a wave of liberal and progressive dissatisfaction with Democratic leadership to an upset primary victory."

09.12.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Many people have been sounding the alarm over the last decade and yet so many refused to listen. From 2015 until now, my friends and family thought I was crazy when I kept insisting that he was a vile person with a personal agenda and how completely unfit he was to be the Commander-in-Chief.

09.12.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I always round up when asked because I know they won't donate the amount appropriate to their profits.

09.12.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Duffy, a man who looks like warm coleslaw that’s been thrown up by a rabid raccoon on a 6 wk bender, wants us to dress like we’re going to the prom & work out at the airport. FFS I just want to fly w out having to inhale Xanax like pez from a pez dispenser

09.12.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 143    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 3
>>Satire -  Doctor Prescribes Tylenol After Patient's Head Unexpectedly Falls Off [pic of doctor writing something down] mybodyistryingtokillme.com

>>Satire - Doctor Prescribes Tylenol After Patient's Head Unexpectedly Falls Off [pic of doctor writing something down] mybodyistryingtokillme.com

09.12.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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I remember, do you? I also remember the Shah of Iran and his family fleeing when he was overthrown in 1979 by the Islamic Revolution. Under the rule of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Iran stopped thriving and progressing. For women, the new regime has been devastating. This is where we are heading.

09.12.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
miinobobeano on tumblr - 
It bothers me so much that the healthcare system relies so much on the patient's ability to advocate for themselves, organize their history, and be so persistent against every medical β€œprofessional” who says there’s nothing wrong/they can do. But so many struggle with fatigue, brain fog, and face such ingrained systemic barriers, that the people who need and deserve help and support can’t access it.

I saw something recently that resonated with me: β€œAccess shouldn't depend on who has the energy to fight for it.” And I’ve never agreed with anything more.

miinobobeano on tumblr - It bothers me so much that the healthcare system relies so much on the patient's ability to advocate for themselves, organize their history, and be so persistent against every medical β€œprofessional” who says there’s nothing wrong/they can do. But so many struggle with fatigue, brain fog, and face such ingrained systemic barriers, that the people who need and deserve help and support can’t access it. I saw something recently that resonated with me: β€œAccess shouldn't depend on who has the energy to fight for it.” And I’ve never agreed with anything more.

09.12.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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This πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

09.12.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
@chronicnotebook -  People with chronic illnesses will have stomach cramps, headaches, joint pain, muscle pain, fatigue, nausea, dizziness and more every single day... and still act completely normal in public. Remember you never know the pain someone may be in just by looking

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@chronicnotebook - People with chronic illnesses will have stomach cramps, headaches, joint pain, muscle pain, fatigue, nausea, dizziness and more every single day... and still act completely normal in public. Remember you never know the pain someone may be in just by looking BrainsandSpoons

09.12.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

We're waaaiiiitinggggg...

09.12.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is not a more damning indictment of an ideology masking sexual repression, nor a stronger argument for cradle-grave sex education.

09.12.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Because he's incapable of doing anything that doesn't directly benefit himself.

09.12.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm surprised this happened in Montana, but Robert Reich is right, it needs to happen in every state.

09.12.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Meanwhile, nothing that takes longer than 4yrs will ever accomplished. Why fund a 10yr cancer study when the next admin will pull the plug and fire them all?

However, when coupled with presidential immunity it is likely the death of free and fair elections and the birth of permanent minority rule.

09.12.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Unitary Executive Theory by itself is the end of continuity in government. Tax laws will be enforced for the next 4 years but not the following. NASA will focus on scientific exploration for 4yrs and military the next. The entire government may turn over with every new admin.

09.12.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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