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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · May 23

Is it not illegal to sell SSNs??? That’s nuts. 🥜

Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · May 16

Congress properly funding public education would be like a group of legislators in power due to gerrymandering turning around and putting a non-partisan commission in charge of redrawing their district map. Ain’t gonna happen.

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · May 2

Every dog should have to wear a cone at least once in their life. This guy is perfectly fine, but it did give me extreme delight to see him fumbling around, even while he was wildly confused about the situation. #duffelbag #duff #dogsofbluesky

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Apr 30

It shouldn’t be news to anyone that most politicians, Dems and Reps alike are generally-speaking not fighting for the average American. They are rich, powerful, and unwilling to affect meaningful change bc they’re beholden to their corporate donors. Vote him out!

Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Apr 30

Dems need to actually lead on issues and be willing to sway public opinion. Instead we’re running away?! Gtfo if you aren’t willing to fight for this nation.

Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Apr 30

It is infuriating how politics is more important than actual people’s lives. This isn’t a case study. This is real; it’s happening and it’s ruining lives. Don’t act otherwise. Acting like “everything is fine” when it isn’t, is exactly how we ended up with Trump 2.0. I’m tired of this Bs.

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Apr 30

🤔

No thanks. If the Dems select her over AOC, then the Democratic Party has really gone off the deep end, essentially being no better for Americans than the Republican Party.

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Apr 18

Does this mean that what a person pays for a gym membership, equipment, or for a fitness class can be classified as a medical expense?

Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Apr 18

Perhaps poor timing? The USA is going to shit and she and other wealthy people have the option to ignore the dumpster fire regular people are trying to survive. Flaunting decadence in front of us “poors” and “normies” is an especially bad look right now.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · Mar 19

The reason I do what I do? I know the DNC can't fund every rural Democrat...but I want to.

I am the Executive Director of Blue Missouri and we are the only organization who sends money to down-ballot, rural Dems. We don't just "endorse" them. We fund them.

You can join us! bluemissouri.org

Home

Missouri needs you. Join the movement.

bluemissouri.org

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Mar 18

Just leaving this here for #blackcat Tuesday.

#blackcatsofbluesky
#blackcats
#catsofbluesky
#biscuits
#catlife
#brucevangogh

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · Mar 14

Trump’s skills at selling and marketing himself have worked very well for a long time. But it's been more sizzle than steak for, well, just as long.

“Our Company Could Not Coexist” with Trump as a Partner

Will the Republican party ever learn the lesson that people in the business world learned long ago?

www.thebulwark.com

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Mar 12

I sometimes wonder what could’ve been…
Do I watch TWW to escape? Yes. Does it work? Not as well as I’d like.
#thewestwing
#tobyziegler
#leftwingmedia
#ifonly
#escapism
#liberalporn
Season 2, Episode 22: Two Cathedrals
RIP Mrs. Landingham

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Mar 9

Letting 50% of the country’s tax collectors go seems very sus.
#irs
#taxes
#usgovlayoffs
#usgovernmentlayoffs
#usfederalworkers
#workersrights

The Associated Press @apnews.com · Mar 4

BREAKING: The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say.

The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say

The IRS is drafting plans to try to cut its workforce of roughly 90,000 people in half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to two people familiar with the situation...

apnews.com

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · Mar 7

BREAKING: Homeland Security is ending a collective bargaining agreement with tens of thousands of TSA employees, marking a major attack on worker rights.

Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers, an attack on worker rights

The Department of Homeland Security says it's ending the collective bargaining agreement with the tens of thousands of frontline employees at the Transportation Security Administration responsible for protecting air travel.

bit.ly

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Mar 8

What are MO Dems and the DNC doing to help us out?

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Mar 8

I didn’t see Russ Carnahan on BlueSky, which is extremely disappointing. At least @kenmartin.bsky.social is. It wasn’t all that long ago that MO was a swing state. Regular people are just trying to get by and running for office is out of the question for most bc we have no time, no $.

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Mar 8

Please listen to the video. My sound effects are spot on!!

Also, not sure why he has crumbs on his back.

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Mar 8

Slurps and pets - A fabulous combo. But those big, Lil Beav eyes!!

#blackcatsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
#lilbeav
#cat

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Mar 7

The most tasteful nip-slip you’ll see today…probably.

#blackcatsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
#blackcat
#cat
#lilbeav

Black cat curled up on a plush blanket sleeping. His belly is slightly exposed, and his light skin around one of his nipples is showing in stark contrast to his dark fur. Very mindful, very demure.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · Mar 6

Donald Trump was caught on a hot mic thanking Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Tuesday night after delivering a speech to Congress. “I won’t forget it,” he added.

Trump Thanks John Roberts on Hot Mic: ‘Won’t Forget It'

Roberts authored the immunity decision that helped Trump avoid Jan. 6-related trials last year.

www.thedailybeast.com

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Mar 5

Classic. Not sure why they’re bothering. MO lawmakers (GOP supermajority) don’t even make efforts to ensure ballot initiatives that pass are enacted in practice. Abortion access has remained locked down even after a BI passed to increase access to abortion in Nov. #moleg #molaw #abortionlaw #lame

Bolts @boltsmag.org · Mar 5

Republican lawmakers in Missouri are reviving proposals to make it harder for citizens to initiate constitutional amendments; a similar effort faltered last year. missouriindependent....

Missouri GOP renew push to make it harder for voters to amend the state constitution • Missouri Independent

A Missouri Senate committee heard testimony once again on Monday about raising the bar on the process for passing initiative petitions.

missouriindependent.com

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Mar 5

I’ve been thinking a lot about how there seems to be a disconnect between the movies/stories that resonate with people and what we want in our own reality. Ukraine v Russia seems to be a classic David v Goliath tale, and yet Trump has been applauded by many for standing w Putin. Makes me wonder…🤔

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Mar 5

#disassociating
#escaping

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Caitlin C @cmclark54.bsky.social · Mar 5

May I just say that Billy Bob Thornton is out here killin it in Landman on Paramount+ looking like abs dogshit and bangin Ali Larter. Tough as nails and treats women w respect. And I remember when he worked for NASA. Bravo! 👏
#landman
#billybobthornton
#paramount+
#streaming
#tvseries

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