Malcolm (Mike) Tatum
@grumpyoldgoat59.bsky.social
Ancient relic who enjoys 60s & 70s tunes, old movies, live theater, crazy sci-fi & mystery books.
Religious & political progressive. Proud member & elder in Community of Christ. Wanna play #Scrabble?
Religious & political progressive. Proud member & elder in Community of Christ. Wanna play #Scrabble?
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Had enough "winning" yet? How much more blood must be shed before the blinders come off and the roughly one third of US citizens who support this Reich open their eyes?
I'm losing track of how many countries a man livid he wasn't given the Nobel Peace Prize has illegally bombed.
Iran. Venezuela. Nigeria. Afghanistan. Iraq. Libya. Pakistan. Somalia. Syria. Yemen.
Not to mention threatening to annex Greenland and Canada and invade Panama.
Iran. Venezuela. Nigeria. Afghanistan. Iraq. Libya. Pakistan. Somalia. Syria. Yemen.
Not to mention threatening to annex Greenland and Canada and invade Panama.
January 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Had enough "winning" yet? How much more blood must be shed before the blinders come off and the roughly one third of US citizens who support this Reich open their eyes?
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The short answer: no, you don't have to make #Resolutions2026 if you don't want to.
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Are New Year’s Resolutions Really Necessary?
Resolutions are traditional, but that doesn't mean you have to participate.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:31 PM
The short answer: no, you don't have to make #Resolutions2026 if you don't want to.
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All Nations! Today, we invite you to join with members and friends of Community of Christ, from around the world, as we pray for PEACE on and for the earth, for ALL people, and today, especially for the people of All Nations. #cofchrist
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Hit Like once you've prayed!
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Hit Like once you've prayed!
Prayer for Peace | Community of Christ
<p>Join Community of Christ in daily prayers for peace, focusing on a different country each day. Participate in spiritual reflections, light the peace candle, and engage in worship elements to promot...
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January 1, 2026 at 12:25 PM
All Nations! Today, we invite you to join with members and friends of Community of Christ, from around the world, as we pray for PEACE on and for the earth, for ALL people, and today, especially for the people of All Nations. #cofchrist
cofchrist.org/prayer-for-p...
Hit Like once you've prayed!
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Hit Like once you've prayed!
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The craziness of Alabama politics never ends, but neither do the really great stories it produces. Here are Josh Moon’s Top 5 from 2025.
Year in Review: Josh Moon's Top 5 stories of 2025
The craziness of Alabama politics never ends, but neither do the really great stories it produces. Here are Josh Moon's Top 5 from 2025.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The craziness of Alabama politics never ends, but neither do the really great stories it produces. Here are Josh Moon’s Top 5 from 2025.
Your favorite grocer may already be doing this. Ask the store manager and find out. No one should go hungry.
#feedthehingry #abolishpovertyendsuffering
#feedthehingry #abolishpovertyendsuffering
December 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Your favorite grocer may already be doing this. Ask the store manager and find out. No one should go hungry.
#feedthehingry #abolishpovertyendsuffering
#feedthehingry #abolishpovertyendsuffering
Happy #NewYearsEve Eve to everyone. Take time to consider what 2025 brought and how you can move with intention into 2026.
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Why You Should Take a Moment to Reflect on the Last Year
Evaluating where you've been can aid in understanding where you want to go.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Happy #NewYearsEve Eve to everyone. Take time to consider what 2025 brought and how you can move with intention into 2026.
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Welcome Welcome #Christmas Morning! A blessed day to all.
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Awakening the Joy: A Poem for Christmas Morning
The magic of Christmas is especially strong during those first hours.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Welcome Welcome #Christmas Morning! A blessed day to all.
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Whether by design or circumstance, not everyone spends #Christmas with loved ones. It can still be a joyful day.
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What to Do When You’re Alone for Christmas
Whether by design or circumstance, being alone on Christmas Day doesn't mean being lonely.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Whether by design or circumstance, not everyone spends #Christmas with loved ones. It can still be a joyful day.
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Happy Thursday!
December 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Happy Thursday!
Celebrating #Christmas doesn't have to be stressful and full of pomp & circumstance. A #minimalist approach may be just what you need.
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Have Yourself a Merry Minimalist Christmas
Less is more when it comes to feeling the peace that's part of the Christmas spirit.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Celebrating #Christmas doesn't have to be stressful and full of pomp & circumstance. A #minimalist approach may be just what you need.
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When your loved ones have a lot of stuff already, opting for #digital #Christmas gifts are often the answer.
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Why Digital Gifts Are Great For Everyone On Your Christmas List
In spite of what you've been told, remembering loved ones at Christmastime doesn't have to involve agonizing over the offerings at the store.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
When your loved ones have a lot of stuff already, opting for #digital #Christmas gifts are often the answer.
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The Trump White House is arguing in court that ASL interpreters would “intrude on the president’s image.” WTF.
Trump doesn't want to be upstaged by sign language interpreters
The Trump administration has come up with a genuinely novel—and unhinged—argument as to why the White House shouldn’t have to provide American Sign Language interpreters for press briefings.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Trump White House is arguing in court that ASL interpreters would “intrude on the president’s image.” WTF.
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“How many United States military veterans have you deported?” Magaziner asked Noem.
“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
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“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
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Noem Gets Most Awkward Fact-Check of Her Life on Deported Veterans
Homeland Security Kristi Noem had a tough time selling her lies to Congress.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“How many United States military veterans have you deported?” Magaziner asked Noem.
“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
trib.al/YkUzWMI
“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
trib.al/YkUzWMI
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How easily has Trump rolled corporate media? So much more easily than he probably expected.
Nice little TV network you got there
How easily has Trump rolled corporate media? So much more easily than he probably expected.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
How easily has Trump rolled corporate media? So much more easily than he probably expected.
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"Every lockdown drill is a confession of failure. Every barricaded classroom is an indictment. Every child taught to hide is proof that the adults in charge have surrendered."
What Are We Doing to Our Children?
We taught kids to read, write, and dream; then trained them to hide, barricade, and bleed quietly while adults chose guns, cowardice, and silence over their future.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
"Every lockdown drill is a confession of failure. Every barricaded classroom is an indictment. Every child taught to hide is proof that the adults in charge have surrendered."
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📚 Revisit #LearningForJustice's series offering learning resources for children and families to cultivate the values of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion: https://bit.ly/4hBvWXv
Cultivating these values in youth creates stepping stones toward resisting hate and strengthening democracy 💪.
Cultivating these values in youth creates stepping stones toward resisting hate and strengthening democracy 💪.
December 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
📚 Revisit #LearningForJustice's series offering learning resources for children and families to cultivate the values of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion: https://bit.ly/4hBvWXv
Cultivating these values in youth creates stepping stones toward resisting hate and strengthening democracy 💪.
Cultivating these values in youth creates stepping stones toward resisting hate and strengthening democracy 💪.
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📣 EXCLUSIVE 📣
Missouri lawmakers rushed to hand Trump the gerrymander he wanted—so voters handed back 300,000 signatures saying “Try again.”
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Missouri lawmakers rushed to hand Trump the gerrymander he wanted—so voters handed back 300,000 signatures saying “Try again.”
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How Missourians rose up against gerrymandering: GOP is 'terrified'
When President Donald Trump pressed Missouri’s GOP to help him rig the 2026 midterm elections, they passed a map that is expected to give the party one more seat in the U.S. House. But everyday ...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
📣 EXCLUSIVE 📣
Missouri lawmakers rushed to hand Trump the gerrymander he wanted—so voters handed back 300,000 signatures saying “Try again.”
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Missouri lawmakers rushed to hand Trump the gerrymander he wanted—so voters handed back 300,000 signatures saying “Try again.”
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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Those hoping to fast-track their U.S. visa application via Donald Trump’s gold card scheme could end up losing a fortune due to potential legal obstacles.
Applicants for Trump’s Tacky Gold Card Warned of Million-Dollar Problem
There is also the possibility that the president’s visa program will be declared illegal.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Those hoping to fast-track their U.S. visa application via Donald Trump’s gold card scheme could end up losing a fortune due to potential legal obstacles.
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Foreign visitors who are eligible to bypass the visa application process may soon have to turn over five years' worth of social media history to enter the U.S., under a new Trump administration plan. n.pr/4pWYldO
What's on your TikTok page? U.S. looks to scour tourists' online profiles
Foreign visitors who are eligible to bypass the visa application process may soon have to turn over five years' worth of social media history to enter the U.S., under a new Trump administration plan.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Foreign visitors who are eligible to bypass the visa application process may soon have to turn over five years' worth of social media history to enter the U.S., under a new Trump administration plan. n.pr/4pWYldO
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Trump’s attempt to bully Indiana Republicans fails as Senate snubs redistricting bill
Trump’s attempt to bully Indiana Republicans fails as Senate snubs redistricting bill
Trump’s attempt to bully Indiana Republicans fails as Senate snubs redistricting bill
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December 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Trump’s attempt to bully Indiana Republicans fails as Senate snubs redistricting bill
Another favorite Christmas hymn, found in the official #CommunityOfChrist hymnal, sung by the Toronto congregation's #BeyondTheWalls choir.
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Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus - CCS 400 - The Beyond the Walls the Choir
YouTube video by Centre Place
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December 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Another favorite Christmas hymn, found in the official #CommunityOfChrist hymnal, sung by the Toronto congregation's #BeyondTheWalls choir.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwR1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwR1...