Cathleen
@cjmmusic1.bsky.social
Left twitter after election and Fighting for our Republic. Blue Resistors 💙☮️Voted Harris💙❤️☮️🐾🌈🎶💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙Never Drumpf!
We need Justice, Wisdom, LOVE, Kindness, PEACE & EMPATHY!
Retired vocal & Instrumental Music teacher
We need Justice, Wisdom, LOVE, Kindness, PEACE & EMPATHY!
Retired vocal & Instrumental Music teacher
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What a vile, sleazy, poisonous cockroach that man currently inhabiting the White House is.
December 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
What a vile, sleazy, poisonous cockroach that man currently inhabiting the White House is.
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"There is no man smaller than a coward at a hero's wake."
Irish proverb
Irish proverb
December 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
"There is no man smaller than a coward at a hero's wake."
Irish proverb
Irish proverb
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Reiner on Trump
December 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Reiner on Trump
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Over six years ago, I published an 11,000 word article in The Atlantic (gift link below) explaining how Donald Trump was, beyond any question, mentally ill and unfit to hold any office of public trust.
He has proven these points virtually every day since.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
He has proven these points virtually every day since.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Unfit for Office
Donald Trump’s narcissism makes it impossible for him to carry out the duties of the presidency in the way the Constitution requires.
www.theatlantic.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Over six years ago, I published an 11,000 word article in The Atlantic (gift link below) explaining how Donald Trump was, beyond any question, mentally ill and unfit to hold any office of public trust.
He has proven these points virtually every day since.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
He has proven these points virtually every day since.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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One reason why Republicans won't extend expiring ACA subsidies?
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
One reason why Republicans won't extend expiring ACA subsidies?
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws. n.pr/48UTa7g
Australia announces strict new gun laws. Here's how it can act so swiftly
Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws.
n.pr
December 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws. n.pr/48UTa7g
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This is from the prosecutors opening statement in the judge Dugan trial, but under cross, the investigating agent just admitted they have no idea what “business as usual” looks like in the Milwaukee courthouse. Not going well for the government here.
Judge Dugan's clerk informed her that ICE was in the hallway.
"Then it was no longer business as usual. Then it was no longer a routine day," the prosecutor says.
"Then it was no longer business as usual. Then it was no longer a routine day," the prosecutor says.
December 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This is from the prosecutors opening statement in the judge Dugan trial, but under cross, the investigating agent just admitted they have no idea what “business as usual” looks like in the Milwaukee courthouse. Not going well for the government here.
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Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
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If you are a Republican and do not denounce the evil of Donald Trump gloating and making the murder of Rob & Michele Reiner all about himself, you are NOT a Christian. Please stop pretending. You're not fooling the rest of us.
December 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If you are a Republican and do not denounce the evil of Donald Trump gloating and making the murder of Rob & Michele Reiner all about himself, you are NOT a Christian. Please stop pretending. You're not fooling the rest of us.
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I miss having a human being as US President.
December 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I miss having a human being as US President.
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His warning takes on even greater urgency today.
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
His warning takes on even greater urgency today.
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"The standout in Burlington started with two people and has grown to as many as 750..."
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Activists hit the road to rally against ICE raids in Massachusetts - Daily Hampshire Gazette
NORTHAMPTON — In organizing a street theater performance in front of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Burlington this week, activists from western Massachusetts relayed, both orally ...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:57 PM
"The standout in Burlington started with two people and has grown to as many as 750..."
gazettenet.com/2025/12/12/a...
gazettenet.com/2025/12/12/a...
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Mass shootings in the US, per Gun Violence Archive:
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
December 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Mass shootings in the US, per Gun Violence Archive:
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
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The only person suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome is Donald Trump.
December 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The only person suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome is Donald Trump.
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As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
How Rob Reiner became anti-Prop. 8 kingpin
Rob Reiner reflects on the critical role he played in getting California's gay marriage ban overturned.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
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In a world where fewer and fewer people concern themselves with the plight of others, the loss of Rob Reiner, who cared deeply about humanitarian causes, feels that much more devastating. RIP: 1947-1925.
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
December 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
In a world where fewer and fewer people concern themselves with the plight of others, the loss of Rob Reiner, who cared deeply about humanitarian causes, feels that much more devastating. RIP: 1947-1925.
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
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Sounds about right.
December 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Sounds about right.
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If you’re telling Head Start programs they can’t say “disability”, “Black”, “female”, or “Tribal” in order to get funded—you don’t care about kids. Period.
This administration is attacking the very protections that keep children safe and supported. Our kids are not political props.
This administration is attacking the very protections that keep children safe and supported. Our kids are not political props.
December 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
If you’re telling Head Start programs they can’t say “disability”, “Black”, “female”, or “Tribal” in order to get funded—you don’t care about kids. Period.
This administration is attacking the very protections that keep children safe and supported. Our kids are not political props.
This administration is attacking the very protections that keep children safe and supported. Our kids are not political props.
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It's actually quite amazing Donald Trump can still astound us with his depravity.
December 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It's actually quite amazing Donald Trump can still astound us with his depravity.
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I know I've been beating this drum for over seven years now, but Donald Trump is a very and truly sick man who should be in a mental or penal institution and certainly not the White House.
December 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I know I've been beating this drum for over seven years now, but Donald Trump is a very and truly sick man who should be in a mental or penal institution and certainly not the White House.
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"Since Judge Dugan’s arrest, protesters have frequently gathered in downtown Milwaukee to show their support for her, including during jury selection last week. Demonstrations are expected to continue in downtown Milwaukee throughout the trial..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/u...
Trial Starts for Judge Accused of Helping Undocumented Immigrant Evade Agents
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
"Since Judge Dugan’s arrest, protesters have frequently gathered in downtown Milwaukee to show their support for her, including during jury selection last week. Demonstrations are expected to continue in downtown Milwaukee throughout the trial..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/u...
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I was devastated to hear about the loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer. Rob is a generational talent that used his voice to advocate for a better world. We live in a better country because of them. They will be missed.
December 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I was devastated to hear about the loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer. Rob is a generational talent that used his voice to advocate for a better world. We live in a better country because of them. They will be missed.
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Usually, when I need an appointment at the VA, I can get one within 2 weeks. Today, I called for an appointment and the next available is in May, 2026. Firing 35K people will do that. The Trump administration hates veterans.
December 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Usually, when I need an appointment at the VA, I can get one within 2 weeks. Today, I called for an appointment and the next available is in May, 2026. Firing 35K people will do that. The Trump administration hates veterans.