Meggles and Joy
@dogdadguy.bsky.social
Old engineer that enjoys gardening and vintage fountain pens, and loves democracy and family.
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A strong nation, like a strong person, can afford to be gentle, firm, thoughtful, and restrained. It can afford to extend a helping hand to others. It is a weak nation, like a weak person, that must behave with bluster and boasting and rashness and other signs of insecurity.
~President Jimmy Carter
~President Jimmy Carter
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Of course they did a half-assed job with it.
December 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Of course they did a half-assed job with it.
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BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
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Trump ran on a promise that ICE would go after the “worst" criminals.
But the real crime is in oligarchs taking $170b from your healthcare and food assistance to form a secret police force.
Our country has defeated fascism before and it is time we fight to uphold our legacy.
But the real crime is in oligarchs taking $170b from your healthcare and food assistance to form a secret police force.
Our country has defeated fascism before and it is time we fight to uphold our legacy.
December 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Trump ran on a promise that ICE would go after the “worst" criminals.
But the real crime is in oligarchs taking $170b from your healthcare and food assistance to form a secret police force.
Our country has defeated fascism before and it is time we fight to uphold our legacy.
But the real crime is in oligarchs taking $170b from your healthcare and food assistance to form a secret police force.
Our country has defeated fascism before and it is time we fight to uphold our legacy.
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This morning, many FS staff discovered that their 2024 performance evaluations were no longer in their personnel files.
Maybe this is an error, maybe not.
AFSA is asking the Department of State to explain the removal of these evaluations and to restore transparency to the process.
Maybe this is an error, maybe not.
AFSA is asking the Department of State to explain the removal of these evaluations and to restore transparency to the process.
December 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This morning, many FS staff discovered that their 2024 performance evaluations were no longer in their personnel files.
Maybe this is an error, maybe not.
AFSA is asking the Department of State to explain the removal of these evaluations and to restore transparency to the process.
Maybe this is an error, maybe not.
AFSA is asking the Department of State to explain the removal of these evaluations and to restore transparency to the process.
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So I’m old enough and cynical enough to think that there’s something very odd going on when the 2024 performance evaluations of many foreign service officers have disappeared into the State Department computer ether.
I’m sure the Secretary of State will get right on it.
I’m sure the Secretary of State will get right on it.
This morning, many FS staff discovered that their 2024 performance evaluations were no longer in their personnel files.
Maybe this is an error, maybe not.
AFSA is asking the Department of State to explain the removal of these evaluations and to restore transparency to the process.
Maybe this is an error, maybe not.
AFSA is asking the Department of State to explain the removal of these evaluations and to restore transparency to the process.
December 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
So I’m old enough and cynical enough to think that there’s something very odd going on when the 2024 performance evaluations of many foreign service officers have disappeared into the State Department computer ether.
I’m sure the Secretary of State will get right on it.
I’m sure the Secretary of State will get right on it.
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LOLOLOLOL hahahahahahaha
December 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
LOLOLOLOL hahahahahahaha
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Here's what we know about the mass shooting that left at least 15 people dead. And, authorities found director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, dead in their Los Angeles home. n.pr/4593urc
15 killed in mass shooting in Sydney. And, Rob Reiner and his wife found dead
Here's what we know about the mass shooting that left at least 15 people dead. And, authorities found director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, dead in their Los Angeles home.
n.pr
December 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Here's what we know about the mass shooting that left at least 15 people dead. And, authorities found director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, dead in their Los Angeles home. n.pr/4593urc
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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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Remember when we were not losing jobs in droves, or at odds with all our allies, or attacking other nations for their resources, or deploying masked thugs to terrorize our citizens, or pardoning drug traffickers and violent criminals in exchange for bribes?
It was only little over a year ago.
It was only little over a year ago.
December 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Remember when we were not losing jobs in droves, or at odds with all our allies, or attacking other nations for their resources, or deploying masked thugs to terrorize our citizens, or pardoning drug traffickers and violent criminals in exchange for bribes?
It was only little over a year ago.
It was only little over a year ago.
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THE 2025 HEISMAN TROPHY GOES TO FERNANDO MENDOZA 🏆
He is the first Heisman Trophy winner in Indiana University history.
He is the first Heisman Trophy winner in Indiana University history.
December 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
THE 2025 HEISMAN TROPHY GOES TO FERNANDO MENDOZA 🏆
He is the first Heisman Trophy winner in Indiana University history.
He is the first Heisman Trophy winner in Indiana University history.
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When I post about RFK Jr. undermining vaccines, I’m noticing more and more comments saying things like “I am glad my state is part of a coalition that is not listening to him”.
That’s great, but I ask you to bear in mind the following:
1. Pathogens don’t care about lines on a map
That’s great, but I ask you to bear in mind the following:
1. Pathogens don’t care about lines on a map
December 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
When I post about RFK Jr. undermining vaccines, I’m noticing more and more comments saying things like “I am glad my state is part of a coalition that is not listening to him”.
That’s great, but I ask you to bear in mind the following:
1. Pathogens don’t care about lines on a map
That’s great, but I ask you to bear in mind the following:
1. Pathogens don’t care about lines on a map
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The Fifa peace prize looks rotting hands clawing away at an Earth stripped of its oceans and it couldn't be more fitting.
December 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The Fifa peace prize looks rotting hands clawing away at an Earth stripped of its oceans and it couldn't be more fitting.
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Reminder: Rachel's recent live event with historian Timothy Snyder was recorded and will be played on MS NOW this Friday at 9pmET.
Here's Racel on that:
Here's Racel on that:
December 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Reminder: Rachel's recent live event with historian Timothy Snyder was recorded and will be played on MS NOW this Friday at 9pmET.
Here's Racel on that:
Here's Racel on that:
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If Trump wasn't wrecking the economy with his stupid tariffs, farmers wouldn't need a bailout in the first place.
Oh and what's the GOP plan for all the farmers who get health care through the ACA whose premiums are skyrocketing?
Right, there is NO PLAN.
Oh and what's the GOP plan for all the farmers who get health care through the ACA whose premiums are skyrocketing?
Right, there is NO PLAN.
Farmers say Trump's payment isn't enough amid rising health care costs
President Trump announced $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers as they adjust to increased tariffs on exports. Some farmers say even with that help they still face rising health care costs.
www.npr.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
If Trump wasn't wrecking the economy with his stupid tariffs, farmers wouldn't need a bailout in the first place.
Oh and what's the GOP plan for all the farmers who get health care through the ACA whose premiums are skyrocketing?
Right, there is NO PLAN.
Oh and what's the GOP plan for all the farmers who get health care through the ACA whose premiums are skyrocketing?
Right, there is NO PLAN.
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For the Epsteinth time, Trump is a child molester.
We now return you to your normally scheduled Tatonka Tuesday
We now return you to your normally scheduled Tatonka Tuesday
December 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
For the Epsteinth time, Trump is a child molester.
We now return you to your normally scheduled Tatonka Tuesday
We now return you to your normally scheduled Tatonka Tuesday
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A Buddhist parable, 'Forest and the Way Out', by Ananda Maitreya wp.me/pFy3u-Xu Enjoy!
Forest and the Way Out, by Ananda Maitreya
Centuries passed by. Incalculable was the crowd at the inn now and many were the discussions as to the interpretations of what had been written on the slab at the signpost. Some professed to know w…
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December 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
A Buddhist parable, 'Forest and the Way Out', by Ananda Maitreya wp.me/pFy3u-Xu Enjoy!
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The act of giving becomes a natural expression of compassion and wisdom, free from attachment and egotism. It is a moment of profound unity, where the boundaries between self and other dissolve.
Goodnight everyone take care of yourself.
Goodnight everyone take care of yourself.
December 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The act of giving becomes a natural expression of compassion and wisdom, free from attachment and egotism. It is a moment of profound unity, where the boundaries between self and other dissolve.
Goodnight everyone take care of yourself.
Goodnight everyone take care of yourself.
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The mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew was reportedly engaged in a nasty years-long custody battle with the White House press secretary’s brother before she was detained by Immigration and Customs enforcement last month. trib.al/79bYilR
Karoline Leavitt’s Brother Had Grim Custody Fight With ICE-Arrested Ex
ICE arrested Bruna Ferreira, the mother of Leavitt’s nephew, in November.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew was reportedly engaged in a nasty years-long custody battle with the White House press secretary’s brother before she was detained by Immigration and Customs enforcement last month. trib.al/79bYilR
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You may recall Rachel recently participated in a live event in Chicago with Timothy Snyder that sold out pretty quickly.
Well the good news is this Friday at 9pmET you'll be able to watch that event on MS NOW.
Well the good news is this Friday at 9pmET you'll be able to watch that event on MS NOW.
December 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
You may recall Rachel recently participated in a live event in Chicago with Timothy Snyder that sold out pretty quickly.
Well the good news is this Friday at 9pmET you'll be able to watch that event on MS NOW.
Well the good news is this Friday at 9pmET you'll be able to watch that event on MS NOW.
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the next Dem president should literally roll up on day one and take the first whack at it with a wrecking ball personally
get a license and everything it’ll be worth your time
get a license and everything it’ll be worth your time
since it was built without any taxpayer money there should be no problem with the next president bulldozing it
November 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
the next Dem president should literally roll up on day one and take the first whack at it with a wrecking ball personally
get a license and everything it’ll be worth your time
get a license and everything it’ll be worth your time
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Why do we care if murder? WTAF
Sen. Mullin: "We know that the Navy or the Coast Guard picked up survivors already and sent them back to their country."
Bash: "Could that be because a lawyer in the Pentagon said 'you can't do that again'?"
Sen. Mullin: "No…Why do we care if we take them out in international water?"
Bash: "Could that be because a lawyer in the Pentagon said 'you can't do that again'?"
Sen. Mullin: "No…Why do we care if we take them out in international water?"
November 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Why do we care if murder? WTAF
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This is necessary
Handwritten and oral exams are making a comeback
AI is accelerating a tech backlash in American classrooms
Handwritten and oral exams are making a comeback
econ.st
November 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This is necessary