Harriet Merrick

It’s a double edge sword. If a rule, law, or policy is ok for one party then it’s ok for the other. If you don’t like that idea, figure it out.

'Live with consequences': Ex-Trump aide warns GOP their actions can be used against them A former top staffer to vice president Mike Pence trashed Congress for ceding their authority to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.Marc Short, a former Trump White House staffer who then led Pence'...

"If you take the next step and say that you can unilaterally do this, then you've got to live with the consequences."

President Trump promised voters that he would enact policies to bring prices down on “Day 1.” Inflation figures released on Wednesday showed that consumer prices ticked up unexpectedly, with the cost of food at home, primarily eggs, as one of the biggest factors fueling the increase. nyti.ms/4hBg4nu

The CFPB Work Freeze Is Putting Big Tech Regulations ‘On Ice’ The cease-work order at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau won’t just affect lawsuits and enforcement actions. It will stall regulation that could govern tech companies like Apple and Google.

It’s been a busy few days in government. We reported today that the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has been put on a cease-work order, effectively putting Big Tech regulations ‘on ice’. https://wrd.cm/4hymHqL

See February’s full snow moon and the last of the planetary parade | CNN See February’s full snow moon along with Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn in the night sky.

Look up this week for February’s full snow moon and to catch the last glimpse of a visible parade of planets in the night sky before they fade from view.

to call this a clown show is unfair to clowns. pure madness. like playing russian roulette with a machine gun.

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Burning the house down.

Trump imposes tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China | The National

Canada's Trudeau immediately retaliated with tariffs on $115 billion of goods, while Mexico's Sheinbaum rejected Trump's claim that her government is allowing drugs to flood into America.

FFS says it all.

Groan, I know. It’s so cringe.

Sen. Tim Kaine tells federal employees to ignore Trump’s offer to quit with pay for months. “Don’t be fooled. He’s tricked hundreds of people with that offer. If you accept that offer and resign he’ll stiff you just like he stiffed the contractors. He doesn’t have any authority to do this.”

Thanks to George Conway for posting Caroline Kennedy's letter so everyone is informed about RFK Jr. Please repost far and wide.

Trump's "wildly illegal" spending gambit Congress limited presidents' ability to redirect appropriations. This one doesn't care.

“It’s not just unconstitutional, it’s anti-constitutional. It’s striking at the very foundation of…our governing system.”

Omg, I was just thinking of Animal Farm earlier today!

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"Blatantly unconstitutional": Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship is off to a bad start The legal battle over the plan to change more than 100 years of precedent is already starting.

“I’ve been on the bench for four decades. I can’t remember another case where the question presented was as clear as this one is. This is a blatantly unconstitutional order. Where were the lawyers when this decision was being made?”

PS: The judge blocking Trump's order? Appointed by Ronald Reagan.

What we thought would happen is happening. If you haven’t seen Rev Dan Bryant’s posts, he is on Blue Sky.

YouTube video by Mother Jones Meet Pam, the Insurrectionist Rejecting Trump’s Pardon

Listen to Pam share in her own words why she is rejecting Trump's pardon. ⬇️

Oh boy, it’s a learning curve😂

Inquiring minds want to know😜

Then there are real leaders who understand what matters.

Arg. She was a great leader.😢

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See that you figured BS out:)

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Ocean dancing

Quarry Cove near Newport.

Switched display name.
Outside of my gamer friends, figured none of my other friends could find me😂

@denaluna.bsky.social Harriet here:)

We saw this show at the Hult, fabulous! It’s also playing at the WOW Hall in Eugene. The dance team was amazing!

Nye Beach love!