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Jen Rubin interviews Michael Fanone, former DC police officer

January 21, 2025 - By ginny

Thank you for your service, Michael Fanone. I hope you continue to stand strong for yourself and your family. You were right to spend quality time with your family rather than watching yesterday’s disgraceful inauguration. And I hope that you find a rewarding job that makes you happy and fulfilled. What happened to you is disgusting and you deserve better from America. ”Michael Fanone worked for the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia for twenty years.” Link: Jen Rubin interviews Michael Fanone, former DC police officer

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Hot Off The Presses - Politics, Schmolitics

A maddening day confirms our mission.

January 8, 2025 - By ginny

Robert Hubbel’s SubStack post today is a clarion call AND a dose of sanity. His comment section is full of people supporting each other over California wildfires, extreme weather, and all the Trump chaos. ”The events of Tuesday (discussed in more detail below) confirm that the decision of the grassroots movements to organize in opposition and resistance to Trump’s agenda is both righteous and necessary. Someone must hold back the tide of disinformation and depravity that is central to Trump’s agenda.” Link: A maddening day confirms our mission.

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Politics, Schmolitics

Make American Greenland ‘Appen?

December 29, 2024 - By ginny

Of all the damn stupid ideas teased by Hair Furore and his ilk, this is the damn stupidest. But don’t make it a state, so it doesn’t elect senators or even its own Congresspeople. Just strip-mine it down to bare rock and paint it the color of money.m It’s really just more shitposting in order to deflect attention away from actual issues. Image Alt: Poop Emoji Resolute Desk in front of US Capital, captioned “Politics, Schmolitics.” Link: ‘We’ll make it part of Alaska’: Ex-Trump adviser explains plan to take over Greenland

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Hot Off The Presses

Major Trump donors who complained of immigrant ‘invasion’ used Mexican workers illegally, sources allege

December 20, 2024 - By ginny

ULine is pretty evil for a supposedly Christian-based company, when it comes to making money. They’re part of the Christian corporatocracy that needs to be dismantled. ”Exclusive: Experts believe the alleged ‘shuttle support’ program used by Uline – a company owned by billionaires Liz and Dick Uihlein – is likely illegal and exploitative of workers” Link: Major Trump donors who complained of immigrant ‘invasion’ used Mexican workers illegally, sources allege

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Uncategorical Weirdness

NASA Rocket Engine Fireplace – NASA+

December 7, 2024 - By ginny

Make the holidays warm, bright, and straight to the moon, Alice! ”Just what you need for the holidays… the coziness of a crackling and roaring rocket engine!” Link: NASA Rocket Engine Fireplace – NASA+

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Politics, Schmolitics

Marc Elias Sounds The Clarion Call For Courage

December 7, 2024 - By ginny

Marc Elias wants us to put aside caution and put on courage. Silence is death. ”Trump is a bully and bullies prey on the weak. They understand the power of fear and exploit it. Capitulating to Trump now — even before he has been sworn in — makes you more vulnerable, not less.” Via Democracy Docket: Now Is the Time for Courage

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Do not submit: Your guide to a way out of this catastrophic mess

November 12, 2024 - By ginny

These are very, very dangerous times in America, led by dangerous people, and doubting that, or running away and hiding is exactly what they want.

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Health And Fitness

The Scary Season: US Healthcare Renewal Time

October 31, 2024 - By ginny

Yes, it’s terrifying trying to pick a healthcare provider in the US, because of our awful for-profit health insurance system. I’m keeping my current plan because their app made it easy to find a new primary care physician. But I still had to talk to two customer service reps to set it up, and have to call my old doctor’s office to inform them of my new doctor and request a records transfer ‘This is not freedom,’ Swedish man tells newspaper as he learns costs of American medical care He’s not wrong, that Swedish guy. I’ll meet my new doctor…

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Robert Reich: What Bezos and Musk really want from Trump

October 31, 2024 - By ginny

It’s all about dominance in space And government contracts potentially worth trillions. Link: What Bezos and Musk really want from Trump

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Leaked memo reveals plan for Trump to skip ‘traditional background checks’ if elected: NYT – Raw Story

October 27, 2024 - By ginny

SO NOT GOOD, MAYNARD. Vote, because our lives, freedom, and democracy itself depend on defeating these basstids. Link: Leaked memo reveals plan for Trump to skip ‘traditional background checks’ if elected: NYT – Raw Story

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Insurance season is almost over, thank Dog

Avoid health sharing plans, they're not that great a deal. A friend had one while getting some pretty serious treatment, and he struggled to get the care he needed.

Link: Not serious enough to turn on the siren, toddler’s 39-mile ambulance ride still cost over $9,000
Charm Patch Quilt: On Point

From Sew Can She - this looks like a great way to use up charm squares and scraps that can be at least 4 1/2-5 inches square. The contrast fabric and on-point arrangement add good visual interest without being too busy.

Link: Charm Patch Quilt Pattern: Free Throw quilt Pattern for Pre-Cut Charm Squares!
Tea Towel Hems

Bought some tea towels for gifts, looking for tutorials for adding colorful hanging cuffs after hemming.

I lean toward Method 1, mitred corners. Will decide once the towels arrive in case the selvage edges are good quality.

https://blog.fabrics-store.com/2023/03/26/tutorial-how-to-make-a-tea-towel-three-ways/
Sorry About The Mess: Trump Wrecking World Economy

Post: He’s nuts if he thinks manufacturers will move to the US; they like paying rock bottom non-union wages and they’ll pass the higher costs to American consumers. Lose-lose! What can possibly go wrong?

Since he lives in his own bubble universe, I’m wondering how long his big donors, the few relatively sane conservatives in Congress, and his “IKEA cabinet” will hold out until the murmurs behind the scenes become screaming fights in the Oval Office.

Spine of steel? Nope. Skull of rock.

Global economy rocked again as rates on imports to the US from dozens of trading partners rose further, with China hit by 104% tariffs

Link: Donald Trump unleashes new wave of tariffs against dozens of countries
Now Listening: Joni Mitchell | Black Crow

Text:

”Black Crow - There's a crow flying Black and ragged Tree to tree He's black as the highway that's leading me Now he's diving down To pick up on something shiny I feel like that black crow Flying In a blue sky I took the ferry to the highway Then I drove to a pontoon plane I took a plane to a taxi And a taxi to a train I've been traveling so long How'm I ever gonna know my home When I see it again I'm like a black crow flying In a blue blue sky In search of love and music My whole life has been Illumination Corruption And diving diving diving diving Diving down to pick up on every shiny thing Just like that black crow flying In a blue sky I looked at the morning After being up all night I looked at my haggard face in the bathroom light I looked out the window And I I saw that ragged soul take flight I saw a back crow flying In a blue sky Oh I'm like a black crow flying In a blue sky”

Link: Check out this song I heard on Radio Paradise