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KarolynSchalk

@karolynschalk.bsky.social

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I afflict the comfortable, and comfort the afflicted. Nature, gardens, sustainable economics, dogs, cats, and humor. Retired technology executive. She/her.

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KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 12h

Here’s their snack 💩

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 22h

Fetterman is a self-aggrandizing waste of space.

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 22h

The song of the moment #WhiteHouse youtu.be/sjZUGVi1Brw?...

Cynthia Erivo performs Bernstein's "Take Care of This House" with the National Symphony Orchestra

YouTube video by The Kennedy Center

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KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 22h

Paging @govpritzker.illinois.gov

Blair Paddock @blairpaddock.bsky.social · 23h

NEW: I found 17 sheriffs in Illinois that have contracts to detain people for ICE through U.S. Marshals Service contracts. IL law explicitly prohibits these types of intergovernmental service agreements. news.wttw.com/2025/10/22/d...

Despite Illinois Sanctuary Laws, At Least 17 County Sheriffs Have Contracts to Hold People in ICE Custody

To ascertain if county jails are complying with the state’s TRUST Act, WTTW News sent Freedom of Information Act requests to each of the 90 county jails in Illinois to obtain copies of intergovernment...

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KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 22h

Too little too late is the useful stock phrase

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 22h

I’m a big advocate for dumb furniture.

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 22h

Only if we let him. Not if we stand up to the stupid fascists

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 22h

Yeah, the years between Jim Thompson (one of the last sane, ethical, and humane Republican politicians, and the only member of the GOP I ever voted for) and Pritzker were like watching a hellscape. Blagojevich=💩 Now I’m living in Ohio and have deep Governor envy.

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KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 22h

We need a criminals, fascists, strongmen, and pedophiles visiting the WH bingo card

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 1d

For those who are retired, how about we call for several days where everyone over 55 doesn’t buy ANYTHING

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 1d

The Honorable Marie Underfoot Murgatroyd wishes you sweet dreams.

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 1d

I avoid buying on those days anyway, and this is a great reason to stick with it.

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 1d

Some good news for a change! I’m vaxxed, no history of dementia on either side of the family tree, and I take simvastatin which some research suggests reduces dementia risk as well. My knees will likely fail me before my brain does.

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 1d

Platner, in case you didn’t know

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

god grant me the confidence of a man with a nazi tattoo to run as a democrat for senate

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 1d

Good call

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zitronenjette.bsky.social @zitronenjette.bsky.social · 2d

The focus of ALL the attention should not be on Trump or his grifting family. ALL eyes should be on his Republican representatives, his White House team, the staff/lawyers/general workers, who enable and protect him. Cameras and microphones should be in their faces every minute of the day.

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KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 2d

There is a special circle of hell reserved for those responsible for the wanton killing of trees.

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 2d

You don't do it unless you're a total a-hole. never mind how long you think you'll live there.

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 2d

Whatever ideology they want to obscure, it’s hard to hide total assholism when you are one.

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 2d

Wait! Isn’t the WH a protected historical monument or something? Anyway to hold this up with litigation and possibly arrests? Stiff daily fines?

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 2d

May the dotard rot, first in jail, then hell.

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 2d

There is a big difference between Republican Jesus, and Republican Christianity, and what persons of ethical behavior believe and practice

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 3d

Dotard is merely providing the evidence that he's full of it.

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 3d

The prick was even an asshole when people tried to help him

KarolynSchalk @karolynschalk.bsky.social · 3d

I thought you were joking....there really is an app for everything