Dottie
@dotthom70.bsky.social
Author of Not the Usual Christian.
Lifelong Democrat and advocate for justice and mercy
Amazon book link: Not the Usual Christians: Memoir of a Nobody—Finding the heart of God
https://a.co/d/9XAaeY3
Lifelong Democrat and advocate for justice and mercy
Amazon book link: Not the Usual Christians: Memoir of a Nobody—Finding the heart of God
https://a.co/d/9XAaeY3
MAGA's fake news freakout
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MAGA's fake news freakout
12.30.2025
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December 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
MAGA's fake news freakout
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🚨DAILY REMINDER🚨
Jan. 6, 2021, was a violent attempt to overturn the will of the people. We cannot sanitize it or minimize it. Never forget how fragile democracy becomes when hate, lies, and power-hungry leaders go unchecked.
#StayWoke ✊🏽 #Pinks 🌸
🎥 @mjfree.bsky.social
Jan. 6, 2021, was a violent attempt to overturn the will of the people. We cannot sanitize it or minimize it. Never forget how fragile democracy becomes when hate, lies, and power-hungry leaders go unchecked.
#StayWoke ✊🏽 #Pinks 🌸
🎥 @mjfree.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🚨DAILY REMINDER🚨
Jan. 6, 2021, was a violent attempt to overturn the will of the people. We cannot sanitize it or minimize it. Never forget how fragile democracy becomes when hate, lies, and power-hungry leaders go unchecked.
#StayWoke ✊🏽 #Pinks 🌸
🎥 @mjfree.bsky.social
Jan. 6, 2021, was a violent attempt to overturn the will of the people. We cannot sanitize it or minimize it. Never forget how fragile democracy becomes when hate, lies, and power-hungry leaders go unchecked.
#StayWoke ✊🏽 #Pinks 🌸
🎥 @mjfree.bsky.social
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“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
― Theodore Roosevelt
― Theodore Roosevelt
December 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
― Theodore Roosevelt
― Theodore Roosevelt
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"[S]ometimes a nation needs a nightmare before it can fully awaken to long-simmering crises..starting with Reagan, America went off the rails...Trump has precipitated a long-overdue reckoning."
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Sunday thought: The reckoning
Friends,
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December 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"[S]ometimes a nation needs a nightmare before it can fully awaken to long-simmering crises..starting with Reagan, America went off the rails...Trump has precipitated a long-overdue reckoning."
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🇮🇹🇺🇦 Italy approves extension of military aid to Ukraine in 2026
Prime Minister Meloni's cabinet approved a decree on Monday to provide aid to Ukraine, — Ansa.
The decree was the 11th extension of Italian aid. Meloni said Italy would support Ukraine for as long as necessary.
Prime Minister Meloni's cabinet approved a decree on Monday to provide aid to Ukraine, — Ansa.
The decree was the 11th extension of Italian aid. Meloni said Italy would support Ukraine for as long as necessary.
December 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🇮🇹🇺🇦 Italy approves extension of military aid to Ukraine in 2026
Prime Minister Meloni's cabinet approved a decree on Monday to provide aid to Ukraine, — Ansa.
The decree was the 11th extension of Italian aid. Meloni said Italy would support Ukraine for as long as necessary.
Prime Minister Meloni's cabinet approved a decree on Monday to provide aid to Ukraine, — Ansa.
The decree was the 11th extension of Italian aid. Meloni said Italy would support Ukraine for as long as necessary.
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That's Not Fair,But In Chumplandia
It Is A Reality......
It Is A Reality......
December 29, 2025 at 11:23 AM
That's Not Fair,But In Chumplandia
It Is A Reality......
It Is A Reality......
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NEW: Our reporter visited a potential source’s home, where he introduced himself as a reporter and they had a pleasant conversation.
A few days later, VA Secretary Doug Collins sent out a tweet that accused our reporter of trying to “stalk” the employee.
A few days later, VA Secretary Doug Collins sent out a tweet that accused our reporter of trying to “stalk” the employee.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
NEW: Our reporter visited a potential source’s home, where he introduced himself as a reporter and they had a pleasant conversation.
A few days later, VA Secretary Doug Collins sent out a tweet that accused our reporter of trying to “stalk” the employee.
A few days later, VA Secretary Doug Collins sent out a tweet that accused our reporter of trying to “stalk” the employee.
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it's December 29, which means it's time for "this year in stupid: 2025 — part 1" — a three-part look back at an entire year’s worth of dumbfuckery.
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this year in stupid: 2025 — part 1
a three-part look back at an entire year’s worth of dumbfuckery
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December 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
it's December 29, which means it's time for "this year in stupid: 2025 — part 1" — a three-part look back at an entire year’s worth of dumbfuckery.
thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter so you never miss a post —
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One of the most successful propaganda campaigns of our time is the right-wing claim that liberals dominate the media. The right has pushed this myth for decades on Fox and other outlets. You know about it because RIGHT-WING MEDIA HAVE A HUGE MEGAPHONE. My thread. 1/10 🧵
December 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
One of the most successful propaganda campaigns of our time is the right-wing claim that liberals dominate the media. The right has pushed this myth for decades on Fox and other outlets. You know about it because RIGHT-WING MEDIA HAVE A HUGE MEGAPHONE. My thread. 1/10 🧵
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“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
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Loser Mike Johnson hopes we forgot about extending ACA tax credits while he was on Christmas vacation.
Let’s make it very clear how wrong he is:
Let’s make it very clear how wrong he is:
Tell Congress: Demand Speaker Johnson hold a vote IMMEDIATELY on the ACA tax credit extension
Contact Congress today!
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December 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Loser Mike Johnson hopes we forgot about extending ACA tax credits while he was on Christmas vacation.
Let’s make it very clear how wrong he is:
Let’s make it very clear how wrong he is:
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📌UNDERSTAND THIS, DAMMIT: Joe Biden, and the leaders of NATO stood up for and backed Ukraine against a murderous Russian regime THAT TRUMP SUPPORTS.
All Trump has done SINCE DAY ONE of this conflict is fawn over Putin and press for Ukraine's surrender.
Why isn't this being reported EVERY DAY???
All Trump has done SINCE DAY ONE of this conflict is fawn over Putin and press for Ukraine's surrender.
Why isn't this being reported EVERY DAY???
December 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
📌UNDERSTAND THIS, DAMMIT: Joe Biden, and the leaders of NATO stood up for and backed Ukraine against a murderous Russian regime THAT TRUMP SUPPORTS.
All Trump has done SINCE DAY ONE of this conflict is fawn over Putin and press for Ukraine's surrender.
Why isn't this being reported EVERY DAY???
All Trump has done SINCE DAY ONE of this conflict is fawn over Putin and press for Ukraine's surrender.
Why isn't this being reported EVERY DAY???
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35 million Americans live in poverty, and yet, this is what our president is focused on.
December 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
35 million Americans live in poverty, and yet, this is what our president is focused on.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Day 1278 of #IansDailyPhotoChallenge and only 2 more days until the robin quota counter resets for another year
Just time to sneak this one in then 🤗🤭 #inspiringnature #wildlife #naturephotography #MentalHealthMatters
#365DaysWild
Just time to sneak this one in then 🤗🤭 #inspiringnature #wildlife #naturephotography #MentalHealthMatters
#365DaysWild
December 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Day 1278 of #IansDailyPhotoChallenge and only 2 more days until the robin quota counter resets for another year
Just time to sneak this one in then 🤗🤭 #inspiringnature #wildlife #naturephotography #MentalHealthMatters
#365DaysWild
Just time to sneak this one in then 🤗🤭 #inspiringnature #wildlife #naturephotography #MentalHealthMatters
#365DaysWild
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TIKTOKER SHOT BY ICE HAS INDICTMENT THROWN OUT
Carlitos Ricardo Parias was shot in the elbow by ICE during an immigration arrest in October.
A judge tossed the indictment after finding the government violated his constitutional rights, and it looks intentional.
1/2
Carlitos Ricardo Parias was shot in the elbow by ICE during an immigration arrest in October.
A judge tossed the indictment after finding the government violated his constitutional rights, and it looks intentional.
1/2
December 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
TIKTOKER SHOT BY ICE HAS INDICTMENT THROWN OUT
Carlitos Ricardo Parias was shot in the elbow by ICE during an immigration arrest in October.
A judge tossed the indictment after finding the government violated his constitutional rights, and it looks intentional.
1/2
Carlitos Ricardo Parias was shot in the elbow by ICE during an immigration arrest in October.
A judge tossed the indictment after finding the government violated his constitutional rights, and it looks intentional.
1/2
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The grasshopper gets it — divide and conquer. Today’s robber barons use the same playbook. But together, we have all the power. Watch.
December 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The grasshopper gets it — divide and conquer. Today’s robber barons use the same playbook. But together, we have all the power. Watch.
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An essential development over the past decade-plus is that the ignorant went from feeling chastened when their ignorance was revealed to banding together and deciding that, actually, they were right. They might disagree at times, but they agreed that ignorance itself was an indicator of trust.
December 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
An essential development over the past decade-plus is that the ignorant went from feeling chastened when their ignorance was revealed to banding together and deciding that, actually, they were right. They might disagree at times, but they agreed that ignorance itself was an indicator of trust.