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Vicki Barnum

@vickibarnum.bsky.social

No matter what, I'll try to understand you. Maybe I won't like it but it's always clear to me who you are.

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X post by Amy Nixon (@texasrunnerDFW
), featuring a verification badge. The post reads, "The USA is weird now. If you're a person under 30, you probably think it's normal but that's because you don't know. Trust me. It's weird."

X post by Amy Nixon (@texasrunnerDFW ), featuring a verification badge. The post reads, "The USA is weird now. If you're a person under 30, you probably think it's normal but that's because you don't know. Trust me. It's weird."

America hasn’t felt this upside down since I was a child in an internment camp.

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Hey Mark, home really is where the heart is. Hello from Sophie

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Tweet from Elon Musk says, "Canada is not a real country."

Tweet from Elon Musk says, "Canada is not a real country."

A peaceful country next to Russia heard this same thing before from them.

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Holy shit. This is scary.

Senator Chris Murphy just revealed on the Senate floor that Republicans now have the votes to cut $2 trillion in services for seniors on Medicare and kids on Medicaid. Tomorrow is the House’s vote.

$2 TRILLION IN CUTS.

The worst part πŸ‘‡

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It’s All About Owning The Libs Now How can Democrats fight back against MAGA Trump nihilism?

In an age of misinformation, finding reliable sources is crucial. And that's why I turn to The Big Picture.

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Social Security Offices are critical because many people, including the disabled, cannot actually access benefits without being in person. SSA closures led to a 16% decline in disability benefit receipt-w/largest impact on those w/moderately severe disabilities www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...

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How many poor people will die when Medicaid is no longer available?

How many elders and disabled will die when Medicare and Social Security are cut?

Who will care for the thousands in nursing homes that will be thrown into the streets?

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Figure showing trends in whether people think spending on Social Security is "too little" by political party.  This goes back to 1985.  There have been small differences between Republicans and Dems, which have basically closed in recent years.  Roughly 60% of Americans think we're not spending enough.

Figure showing trends in whether people think spending on Social Security is "too little" by political party. This goes back to 1985. There have been small differences between Republicans and Dems, which have basically closed in recent years. Roughly 60% of Americans think we're not spending enough.

Trump & Musk are teeing up their biggest target yet: Social Security. They're using "fraud" as a political tool to justify the attack. Social Security has long been the rock of the welfare state. It comprises 40% of income for older adults. It's so popular, the GOP loves it just as much as Dems 1/

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Jasmine Crockett Has Fiery Warning For 'Broke' Red States: 'We're In The Find Out Phase' No lies detected πŸ”₯

The 'find out' phase is here.

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Here’s the thing. Every one of these people in tears heard Trump on the stump before Nov. They knew he was cruel. But they were fine with it, thinking he’d only hurt the people they didn’t like. The problem with crueltyβ€”It spreads. You don’t get to control it. Sooner or later, it comes for you too.

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MAGA influencer Ashley St. Clair deleted this tweet about Kamala Harris after announcing she had a baby with Elon Musk

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Europe will not be part of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, US envoy says Keith Kellogg tells countries to offer concrete solutions and boost spending instead of complaining about talks role

Since when did the USA get to negotiate the terms to end a war in Europe without European involvement?

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

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I boycotted when my Nephew was treated badly for taking a knee. They paid while playing hurt. He refers to it as "Plantation indoctrination". Players have nothing after injury. The least they could do is assist them with financial planning and a lifetime of healthcare for the after care.

09.02.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My personal opinion means nothing yet I enjoy her body of work. It's my understanding that A Grammy is bestowed upon you by your peers and if that's the case then she must be respected by them right?

09.02.2025 04:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Repulsive as usual. When is the GOP going to say anything?

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The "peace candidate" Trump wants to force 2 million Palestinians from their homes, give another $1 billion in weapons to Netanyahu, and enact a "plan" to turn the decimated Gaza strip into a billionaires' Riviera.

If this is his "peace" policy, I'd hate to see his war policy.

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Can we just appreciate how great it is that Luke Skywalker also opposes real life evil empires?

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Ketchup On Walls Alert: HIGH

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Fox News hires president's daughter-in-law Lara Trump for weekend show on network Fox News is keeping it in the family with President Donald Trump. The network announced Wednesday that it is hiring his daughter-in-law, Lara, to host a one-hour show on Saturday nights.

apnews.com/article/lara...
Oh look, it's "nepotizzy-lizzy".

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Fox has new programming. It's super special with "interesting" guests. Hosted by? Guess, go ahead guess?

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Elon Musk never even heard of USAID until Joe Rogan got his panties in a ruffle. The richest man on the planet decides to starve the poorest and the media is controlled by a few, so they tell them? I saw "faux" for 30 minutes. Holy crap! More than ever! Save the Department of Education!

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Yep

07.02.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Republicans. Cowards, sickening opportunists, traitors, or all of the above?

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When he's done beating up Democracy he'll go after his own country anyway. Guy is a Mandela hater. Equal rights give him a twitch.

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Precisely

06.02.2025 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Not once. Although, I must say, I am beginning to doubt the capabilities of white males.

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Yeah - when is this going to happen??

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Repulsive as has become the usual.

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