Barb
@barble.bsky.social
New to everything but Facebook. Really old. Know cursive and stick shift. Still learning the ins and outs of Bluesky as I go. Be patient!
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Young Kim is the MAGA Trump boot-licking Republican in my area. She's the worst.
But Esther Kim Varet is the Dem that will replace her if we help raise her profile( @estherkimvaret.bsky.social ), repost for her & for those who can afford to, make a contribution.
Even $2 helps.
EstherKimVaret.com
But Esther Kim Varet is the Dem that will replace her if we help raise her profile( @estherkimvaret.bsky.social ), repost for her & for those who can afford to, make a contribution.
Even $2 helps.
EstherKimVaret.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Young Kim is the MAGA Trump boot-licking Republican in my area. She's the worst.
But Esther Kim Varet is the Dem that will replace her if we help raise her profile( @estherkimvaret.bsky.social ), repost for her & for those who can afford to, make a contribution.
Even $2 helps.
EstherKimVaret.com
But Esther Kim Varet is the Dem that will replace her if we help raise her profile( @estherkimvaret.bsky.social ), repost for her & for those who can afford to, make a contribution.
Even $2 helps.
EstherKimVaret.com
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Winds
Feel the fingers of that freezing gust,
Reaching through you, fit to kiss or kill,
Feeling it, that icy, spiteful chill,
Then turn away because you simply must.
Winds can lay things low and even slay,
But they can also carry you away.
Feel the fingers of that freezing gust,
Reaching through you, fit to kiss or kill,
Feeling it, that icy, spiteful chill,
Then turn away because you simply must.
Winds can lay things low and even slay,
But they can also carry you away.
December 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Winds
Feel the fingers of that freezing gust,
Reaching through you, fit to kiss or kill,
Feeling it, that icy, spiteful chill,
Then turn away because you simply must.
Winds can lay things low and even slay,
But they can also carry you away.
Feel the fingers of that freezing gust,
Reaching through you, fit to kiss or kill,
Feeling it, that icy, spiteful chill,
Then turn away because you simply must.
Winds can lay things low and even slay,
But they can also carry you away.
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Hmmm
If you buy your leader's shoes,
And cheapass Chinese bibles
If you speak in yells and boos,
And denegrate your rivals.
If you wear a bright red cap,
And never hesitate,
Then you are in a cult my friend,
And truth won't penetrate.
If you buy your leader's shoes,
And cheapass Chinese bibles
If you speak in yells and boos,
And denegrate your rivals.
If you wear a bright red cap,
And never hesitate,
Then you are in a cult my friend,
And truth won't penetrate.
December 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Hmmm
If you buy your leader's shoes,
And cheapass Chinese bibles
If you speak in yells and boos,
And denegrate your rivals.
If you wear a bright red cap,
And never hesitate,
Then you are in a cult my friend,
And truth won't penetrate.
If you buy your leader's shoes,
And cheapass Chinese bibles
If you speak in yells and boos,
And denegrate your rivals.
If you wear a bright red cap,
And never hesitate,
Then you are in a cult my friend,
And truth won't penetrate.
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Didn’t they promise lower grocery prices? Instead, a family of four is staring down $1,000+ a month just to eat. Almost a year later and everything costs more while they pretend it’s fine. Something’s gotta give — and it’s not us.
#TrumpInflationCrisis
#TrumpInflationCrisis
December 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Didn’t they promise lower grocery prices? Instead, a family of four is staring down $1,000+ a month just to eat. Almost a year later and everything costs more while they pretend it’s fine. Something’s gotta give — and it’s not us.
#TrumpInflationCrisis
#TrumpInflationCrisis
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I’m old enough to remember when CBS News would never have surrendered to a demagogic president or any other politician. Remember Edward R. Murrow?
December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I’m old enough to remember when CBS News would never have surrendered to a demagogic president or any other politician. Remember Edward R. Murrow?
If gender affirming care is illegal, does that mean no more annoying Viagra commercials?
December 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
If gender affirming care is illegal, does that mean no more annoying Viagra commercials?
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There will come a time when people of good faith are empowered to uphold the law.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
"They had done nothing wrong. They were not protesting. They were not chasing ICE vehicles. They were simply shopping."
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
December 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
There will come a time when people of good faith are empowered to uphold the law.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
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I don’t think I’m being alarmist. If anything, I worry that we’ve become so inured to Trump’s madness that we’re not alarmist enough.
Trump must be removed from office as soon as possible. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-real-threat-of-trumps-madness
Trump must be removed from office as soon as possible. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-real-threat-of-trumps-madness
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I don’t think I’m being alarmist. If anything, I worry that we’ve become so inured to Trump’s madness that we’re not alarmist enough.
Trump must be removed from office as soon as possible. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-real-threat-of-trumps-madness
Trump must be removed from office as soon as possible. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-real-threat-of-trumps-madness
Lovell Health Care, a VA hospital in North Chicago Illinois, will be a victim of trumps VA cuts. This is the hospital my daughter takes her husband to when his pacemaker needs checking. These cuts will hurt all veterans when they need care. This is cruelty in its purest form.
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lovell Health Care, a VA hospital in North Chicago Illinois, will be a victim of trumps VA cuts. This is the hospital my daughter takes her husband to when his pacemaker needs checking. These cuts will hurt all veterans when they need care. This is cruelty in its purest form.
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“Trump’s popularity has fallen dramatically, because more and more Americans see that he has failed to deliver the economic results he promised.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
gives us all a #CupOfJoe full of hope for the future. 💝
gives us all a #CupOfJoe full of hope for the future. 💝
December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“Trump’s popularity has fallen dramatically, because more and more Americans see that he has failed to deliver the economic results he promised.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
gives us all a #CupOfJoe full of hope for the future. 💝
gives us all a #CupOfJoe full of hope for the future. 💝
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“Disturbing… they had put in a ton of work and gone through every step of the process… they were pulled out of line steps away from swearing an oath to 🇺🇸…”
BOSTON’s @mayorwu.boston.gov on Trump/Miller blocking immigrants AT THEIR CEREMONIES
It was never just about illegal immigration
BOSTON’s @mayorwu.boston.gov on Trump/Miller blocking immigrants AT THEIR CEREMONIES
It was never just about illegal immigration
December 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM
“Disturbing… they had put in a ton of work and gone through every step of the process… they were pulled out of line steps away from swearing an oath to 🇺🇸…”
BOSTON’s @mayorwu.boston.gov on Trump/Miller blocking immigrants AT THEIR CEREMONIES
It was never just about illegal immigration
BOSTON’s @mayorwu.boston.gov on Trump/Miller blocking immigrants AT THEIR CEREMONIES
It was never just about illegal immigration
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free nights at the shedd are one of the best things that happens in this city
December 17, 2025 at 3:03 AM
free nights at the shedd are one of the best things that happens in this city
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😂😂😂😂
This is a great example that the US president is a lunatic. Listen carefully 🙈
December 17, 2025 at 1:20 AM
😂😂😂😂
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Ohh that's RICH
@ohhthatsrich.bsky.social
@ohhthatsrich.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Ohh that's RICH
@ohhthatsrich.bsky.social
@ohhthatsrich.bsky.social
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Today's abysmal jobs report is a reminder that tax cuts for corporations and the rich don’t create jobs or grow the economy.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
December 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Today's abysmal jobs report is a reminder that tax cuts for corporations and the rich don’t create jobs or grow the economy.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
It's 4 °F. 5 ° warmer than this morning!
December 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
It's 4 °F. 5 ° warmer than this morning!
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Ever wonder how some billionaires can get away with paying such low tax rates compared to working class Americans? Here’s their secret playbook and what we can do about it.
December 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Ever wonder how some billionaires can get away with paying such low tax rates compared to working class Americans? Here’s their secret playbook and what we can do about it.
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Caring is an act of resistance in a system that thrives on indifference.
December 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Caring is an act of resistance in a system that thrives on indifference.
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You love them. As much as you can.
December 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
You love them. As much as you can.
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Kristi Noem claimed a few months ago that they arrested the girlfriend of the leader of Antifa and that was going to lead to the prosecution of the entire “organization.” What happened with that? Any updates?
December 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Kristi Noem claimed a few months ago that they arrested the girlfriend of the leader of Antifa and that was going to lead to the prosecution of the entire “organization.” What happened with that? Any updates?
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"Every accusation is a confession" still undefeated
Pardon me, but *holy shit* chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
December 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"Every accusation is a confession" still undefeated
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We all deserve the same healthcare we provide to Congress…
December 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We all deserve the same healthcare we provide to Congress…
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