kathiroc.bsky.social
@kathiroc.bsky.social
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Retired ICU Trauma Nurse (40 years). All bleeding eventually stops, one way or another. iNat fan, easily distracted by plants, bugs, rocks. Unaffiliated voter but I never miss an election and watch UN Live.
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Ha! Not only did I get a 0, I still do lots of those things. Paper maps, for instance. My phone does not need to know where we are or where we are going.
Whelp, I'm old enough to remember when they overthrew the government of Chile and murdered a democratically elected President.
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Six months after ICE apprehended 47 people, including nine kids, in Hays County, Texas, County Judge Ruben Becerra says DHS has ignored his attempts to get answers: “We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
How Trump is Building a Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force
Trump’s DHS appointees have dismantled civil rights guardrails, protected agents’ anonymity and encouraged them to wear masks, threatened groups that stood in their way, and overwhelmed legal challeng...
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ICE and masked federal agents are continuing their brutal raids across US cities — targeting homes, workplaces, and public spaces with military-style force — and detaining thousands of community members including children.
Not enough of them, and not the NY centrist democrats.
I hope you have as good a time as those people in the blood pressure pill ads with none of the nausea, vomiting, diarrhea side effects.
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Ohio Auditor Keith Faber once referred local officials for prosecution for dereliction of duty for violating Ohio sunshine law.

As a member of the redistricting commission, is he skirting that same law now?
FYI.

Ohio’s Sunshine Law applies to the Ohio Redistricting Commission.

It is a “public body” created by the state Constitution to perform a governmental function — drawing legislative and congressional district maps

Deliberations and negotiations over Congressional maps must take place in public
Damn! I'm one of that 50% and I hadn't thought about that.
Just like arsenic and lead.
It's been Homo sapiens for like 50,000 and Neanderthal for the 100,000 before that. Don't think he gets sole ownership.
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Our military is being paid by an anonymous donor.

Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.

These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.

This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.

Every American should reject it.
I wonder what could possibly give people that idea?
France: Hamas must return hostages, stop violence. Israel must allow aid via UN & international NGOs per ICJ. Stabilization force, Palestinian forces trained & Hamas disarmed. State must include Gaza & West Bank. Condemns settler violence & annexation. Israel must withdraw from Lebanon & Syria
19/19
Greece: International community should ensure Palestinians have full ownership in all aspects: recovery, government, reconstruction. Aid must be scaled up. Rafah crossing opened. Supports PA as full partner for peace. West Bank violence against Christian communities must stop.

18/19
Algeria cont: a blatant attempt to legitimize illegal settlements. Returning to status quo of blockade, denial of Palestinian rights, impunity & disregard for International Law is not acceptable.

17/19
South Korea: Both sides must respect terms -- no extrajudicial killings by Hamas, no attacks by Israel. Reiterates settlements in West Bank are illegal.

Algeria: Palestinians need respite to reopen their schools, rebuild their lives. Knesset vote to annex West Bank is

16/19
Sierra Leone: Whole region: Syria, Yemen, Lebanon as well as Palestine -- engagement of international community. Self-determination for Palestinians is basis. Occupation remains illegal under IL. Medical care & evacuation & ability to return must be prioritized.

15/19
Somalia: Guns silenced but suffering continues. West Bank also under attack. International Law, long-standing occupation and collective punishment must all be addressed.

14/19
China: Ceasefire first step. 2nd Humanitarian aid per ICJ opinion; 3rd Gaza is not a bargaining chip in international community, must respect Palestinian choices; 4th two state solution only solution.

13/19
Slovenia: Points out challenges & violations on both sides. Calls for Israel to release all healthcare workers, including Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. Welcomes ICJ opinion on obligation of occupying power to ensure aid to population.

12/19
Pakistan: Points out Israeli violations to ceasefire in clear terms.

Panama: Gives # of dead on each side. Mentions also violations at Blue Line in Lebanon, Syrian border & West Bank. Reiterates support for all UN organizations.

11/19
US: Epitome of irony: telling Iran not to meddle in region. Alludes to God's help but doesn't tell us which God.

UK: Hamas must turn over bodies, Israel must allow aid as agreed. ICJ opinion clear on Israel's obligation & UNRWA's critical role. Condemns settler attacks in West Bank.

10/19
Guyana: We must eschew all ideas that do not line up with International Law, undermine the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination & dilute 2-state solution. 2 weeks after the peace plan approved, Israel's parliament pre-approving Israel sovereignty over West Bank.

9/19