@ghostofcleopatra.bsky.social
Suburban FL Mom formerly known as Ghost of Cleopatra on Twitter. Horrified at my state and where the GOP has taken this country. Proud liberal, science believer, hater of book bans and forced birthers.
This exactly! They've created all.sorts of "crises" like this - dangerous immigrants, men playing women's sports, voter fraud - to distract from real problems like like rising costs, unaffordable healthcare, the gun epidemic and authoritarianism.
Goldman: "Republicans have created distrust of our electoral system -- not based on evidence -- and then they're gonna say, 'Oh, we have to solve this mistrust we've created.' No. That's not how it works."
February 17, 2026 at 5:10 AM
This exactly! They've created all.sorts of "crises" like this - dangerous immigrants, men playing women's sports, voter fraud - to distract from real problems like like rising costs, unaffordable healthcare, the gun epidemic and authoritarianism.
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I understand MAGAs have no interest in how laws work until they affect them, but the rest of us do: we need to know if ICE engaged in a pursuit, and if so whether this man was wanted for a status offense or serious crime.
If the former, ICE caused this.
If the former, ICE caused this.
Teacher Killed in Crash After Man Fled in Car From ICE, Police Say
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
I understand MAGAs have no interest in how laws work until they affect them, but the rest of us do: we need to know if ICE engaged in a pursuit, and if so whether this man was wanted for a status offense or serious crime.
If the former, ICE caused this.
If the former, ICE caused this.
So on brand for these GOP men to blame the victim. Except of course, when they are playing the victim.
Rep. Randy Fine on Ilhan Omar getting attacked: "I blame Ilhan Omar for what happened"
February 16, 2026 at 6:07 AM
So on brand for these GOP men to blame the victim. Except of course, when they are playing the victim.
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ICYMI: Marine Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, who fell overboard into the Caribbean Sea while deployed on the USS Iwo Jima, was declared dead this week after a three-day search, according to the Marine Corps. (from @brianmcelhiney.bsky.social)
Marine declared dead after falling off USS Iwo Jima in Caribbean Sea
A Marine who fell overboard into the Caribbean Sea while deployed on the USS Iwo Jima was declared dead after a three-day search.
www.stripes.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:32 PM
ICYMI: Marine Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, who fell overboard into the Caribbean Sea while deployed on the USS Iwo Jima, was declared dead this week after a three-day search, according to the Marine Corps. (from @brianmcelhiney.bsky.social)
My issues with NBC olympics coverage so far:
Peacock app often gets laggy and I have to reset.
Not just too many ads, but they cut off scores, key replays and even commentary.
There is no highly recap anymore. I cant watch everything and liked seeing about little moments I missed.
Snoop Dog.
Peacock app often gets laggy and I have to reset.
Not just too many ads, but they cut off scores, key replays and even commentary.
There is no highly recap anymore. I cant watch everything and liked seeing about little moments I missed.
Snoop Dog.
February 15, 2026 at 9:43 PM
My issues with NBC olympics coverage so far:
Peacock app often gets laggy and I have to reset.
Not just too many ads, but they cut off scores, key replays and even commentary.
There is no highly recap anymore. I cant watch everything and liked seeing about little moments I missed.
Snoop Dog.
Peacock app often gets laggy and I have to reset.
Not just too many ads, but they cut off scores, key replays and even commentary.
There is no highly recap anymore. I cant watch everything and liked seeing about little moments I missed.
Snoop Dog.
Good article on Gu. I cant stand her - not because I think she should represent the US, but because its clear she isn't representing anything other than her own brand. The olympics are supposed to be about showing up for something bigger than yourself. #olympics
Eileen Gu may compete for China — fact that generates a lot of takes on social media.
But the only entity she truly represents is Eileen Gu, Inc.
My @yahoosports.bsky.social column
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But the only entity she truly represents is Eileen Gu, Inc.
My @yahoosports.bsky.social column
sports.yahoo.com/olympics/art...
Eileen Gu may compete for China, but the only entity she truly represents is Eileen Gu, Inc.
The American-born Gu has become a lightning rod for political outrage, but really what she's doing is playing the system for all it's worth.
sports.yahoo.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Good article on Gu. I cant stand her - not because I think she should represent the US, but because its clear she isn't representing anything other than her own brand. The olympics are supposed to be about showing up for something bigger than yourself. #olympics
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DHS is expanding its efforts to identify Americans who oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement by sending tech companies legal requests for the names, email addresses, telephone numbers and other identifying data behind social media accounts that track or criticize the agency.
February 14, 2026 at 1:52 PM
DHS is expanding its efforts to identify Americans who oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement by sending tech companies legal requests for the names, email addresses, telephone numbers and other identifying data behind social media accounts that track or criticize the agency.
Wow, I am never not going to be angry about this ridiculous disqualification and the ziOC should be ashamed, but it warms my heart to see the President honor this athlete. Slave Ukrain!
President Zelensky met skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, who was disqualified from the 2026 Olympics over a helmet honoring Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia. Zelensky presented him with the Order of Freedom and thanked him for his stance and courage. #Ukraine
February 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Wow, I am never not going to be angry about this ridiculous disqualification and the ziOC should be ashamed, but it warms my heart to see the President honor this athlete. Slave Ukrain!
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"Remembrance is not a violation."
Ukrainian luge athlete Olena Smaha shows support for Olympic teammate Vladyslav Heraskevych.
Ukrainian luge athlete Olena Smaha shows support for Olympic teammate Vladyslav Heraskevych.
February 10, 2026 at 8:32 PM
"Remembrance is not a violation."
Ukrainian luge athlete Olena Smaha shows support for Olympic teammate Vladyslav Heraskevych.
Ukrainian luge athlete Olena Smaha shows support for Olympic teammate Vladyslav Heraskevych.
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Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych thanked Ukrainians for their support.
“Together we are stronger,” he said, pledging to keep going.
“Together we are stronger,” he said, pledging to keep going.
February 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych thanked Ukrainians for their support.
“Together we are stronger,” he said, pledging to keep going.
“Together we are stronger,” he said, pledging to keep going.
Chock and Bates were ROBBED and now we know which judge gave an 8 point advantage to Cizeron, despite his twizzle mistakes and despite most of the judges awarding slight victory to the US. Absolute scandal! #Olympics
apnews.com/article/mila...
apnews.com/article/mila...
French duo Beaudry and Cizeron beat US stars Chock and Bates in controversial Olympic ice dance
The new French ice dance team of Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron has claimed Olympic gold at the Milan Cortina games.
apnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Chock and Bates were ROBBED and now we know which judge gave an 8 point advantage to Cizeron, despite his twizzle mistakes and despite most of the judges awarding slight victory to the US. Absolute scandal! #Olympics
apnews.com/article/mila...
apnews.com/article/mila...
Woke up this morning still not believing Chock and Bates only got silver, only to read that the French judge scored Cizeron 8 points higher - despite his glaring twizzle mistakes. So even though most of the nine judges favored the American team, the fix was in! #olympics
February 12, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Woke up this morning still not believing Chock and Bates only got silver, only to read that the French judge scored Cizeron 8 points higher - despite his glaring twizzle mistakes. So even though most of the nine judges favored the American team, the fix was in! #olympics
A picture says 1,000 words...
The most telling photo of the day:
Epstein survivors raise their hands when asked by a House member to signal if they've been ignored by Trump's Justice Department.
AG Pam Bondi refuses to even look at them.
Epstein survivors raise their hands when asked by a House member to signal if they've been ignored by Trump's Justice Department.
AG Pam Bondi refuses to even look at them.
February 11, 2026 at 6:44 PM
A picture says 1,000 words...
The most enduring thing to come out of the Epstein files is everyone is finally catching on that this billionaire class thinks the rules dont apply to them. They can bring their kids to hang with pedos, borrow their jet, buy a pardon and ruin democracy with zero consequences.
Lutnick last year on his visit to Epstein's house in 2005: "My wife and I decided that I will never be in the room with that disgusting person ever again." (Lutnick testified under oath today that he visited Epstein's island in 2012.)
February 11, 2026 at 1:31 AM
The most enduring thing to come out of the Epstein files is everyone is finally catching on that this billionaire class thinks the rules dont apply to them. They can bring their kids to hang with pedos, borrow their jet, buy a pardon and ruin democracy with zero consequences.
Give em hell (again) Don!!
Don Lemon Hires Federal Prosecutor Who Quit Over Immigration Crackdown
Facing charges over his role at a church protest, Mr. Lemon, a journalist, retained a veteran litigator who recently resigned from the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Facing charges over his role at a church protest, Mr. Lemon, a journalist, retained a veteran litigator who recently resigned from the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Don Lemon Hires Federal Prosecutor Who Quit Over Immigration Crackdown
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Give em hell (again) Don!!
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Organizers in Minnesota have transformed crisis into action and tragedy into solidarity. On Thursday, those organizers and MN leaders will share what they’ve learned so we can all be better prepared to organize and protect our neighbors from ICE and CBP deployments: www.crowdcast.io/c/reimagine/...
February 11, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Organizers in Minnesota have transformed crisis into action and tragedy into solidarity. On Thursday, those organizers and MN leaders will share what they’ve learned so we can all be better prepared to organize and protect our neighbors from ICE and CBP deployments: www.crowdcast.io/c/reimagine/...
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From bulldozing our rights to upending our economy, ICE needs to get out of Minnesota. Local businesses—from restaurants to home construction—are being hurt by ICE's surge in our state.
February 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
From bulldozing our rights to upending our economy, ICE needs to get out of Minnesota. Local businesses—from restaurants to home construction—are being hurt by ICE's surge in our state.
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Imagine investigating Bad Bunny and not investigating pedophiles 🙄🤦♀️😡
February 10, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Imagine investigating Bad Bunny and not investigating pedophiles 🙄🤦♀️😡
I was checking in to see if Nicki had any comments following Trumps rascist video (spoiler alert, shes been totally silent) but found this instead. Thank you Trevor Noah!!
February 10, 2026 at 4:07 AM
I was checking in to see if Nicki had any comments following Trumps rascist video (spoiler alert, shes been totally silent) but found this instead. Thank you Trevor Noah!!
Watching womens snowboarding and free skiing and all I can think is, why do they all have two, perfectly wispy sections of hair streaming out from under their helmets? Like its a required part of the uniform! Come on girls, dont follow Eileen Gu, be your own bada$$ self!
February 10, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Watching womens snowboarding and free skiing and all I can think is, why do they all have two, perfectly wispy sections of hair streaming out from under their helmets? Like its a required part of the uniform! Come on girls, dont follow Eileen Gu, be your own bada$$ self!
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February 10, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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I dont think enough people have heard this - Bad Bunny invited Liam (the little boy in the hat that ICE detained) to his superbowl performance where he gave him his Grammy. This was the greatest act of love and resistance I have seen all year. 😢 😊
February 9, 2026 at 5:38 AM
I dont think enough people have heard this - Bad Bunny invited Liam (the little boy in the hat that ICE detained) to his superbowl performance where he gave him his Grammy. This was the greatest act of love and resistance I have seen all year. 😢 😊
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
One of the greatest things about this year's Olympics is getting to hear about the love story between Barbara Chock and Nancy Bates. Their kids are pretty special too! #olympics
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The friendship behind Chock and Bates' mom's
Madison Chock's mom, Barbara Chock, and Evan Bates' mom, Nancy Bates, pull back the curtain on their longstanding friendship, and the fun they have had cheering on their children over the years.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM
One of the greatest things about this year's Olympics is getting to hear about the love story between Barbara Chock and Nancy Bates. Their kids are pretty special too! #olympics
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