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Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 3h

Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 5h

Not just any plane, a gold plated sky palace.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 21h

Amazing what happens when you give the guy a plane

Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 5h

'Peace' Has No Meaning When Right-Wingers Like Maria Corina Machado Win the Nobel Prize www.commondreams.org/opinion/peac...

'Peace' Has No Meaning When Right-Wingers Like Maria Corina Machado Win the Nobel Prize | Common Dreams

As Venezuelan-American, I know exactly what Machado represents: the smiling face of Washington’s regime-change machine, the polished spokesperson for sanctions, privatization, and foreign intervention...

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Biggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · 7h

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Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 22h

Luray Caverns

Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 22h

13 months and counting to Primary this major disappointment.

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John Fetterman voices support for potential Donald Trump Nobel Peace Prize

The chances of Trump winning the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize have surged after Israel and Hamas agreed to a Gaza peace plan.

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Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 1d

But people can die for lack of healthcare in the U.S.
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Trump boosts Argentina's Milei with $20 billion lifeline as U.S. buys pesos

The U.S. Treasury finalized a $20 billion currency swap framework with Argentina and bought pesos in the open market on Thursday.

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Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 1d

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"Older adults with the fewest financial resources die nine years earlier, on average, than those with the greatest wealth, according to a report by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the LeadingAge LTSS Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston."

Money can buy a longer life: Here’s how much shorter your life is if you’re poor in America

Older adults with the fewest financial resources die much earlier than those with more wealth.

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Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 2d

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Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 3d

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Not surprised.

Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims agent said, ‘Do something b----’ before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney alleged...

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Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 3d

You know what would make a great halftime show? A presentation of all of Trump's mentions in the Epstein files.

Whiny MAGA freaks out over Super Bowl halftime show open.substack.com/pub/aaronrup...

Whiny MAGA freaks out over Super Bowl halftime show

Songs in Spanish? In America?

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 3d

Murray: I talked to a family that’s paying about $300 a month for their health insurance. It’s going to jump to over $1,800 per month.

Many people will turn away and not pay for it—obviously, they’ll lose their health insurance. The fewer people who have insurance, the more everybody pays.

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Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 3d

No regrets cancelling my subscription when they refused to endorse Harris.

Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 3d

Oversight
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There will be consequences when this is ended.

Oversight

Attorney General Pam Bondi showed up for an oversight hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee today, and she brought her best Scarlett O’Hara demeanor along with her.

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Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 4d

We have an emergency of lack of affordable housing. The other day we drove past a new development whose sign said starting in the $1 millions!!!

The current barriers to tiny homes are real, but what are the solutions?
farmsunseed.com/i-visited-50...

I Visited 50 Tiny Homes - Here's What They're Not Showing You

For every sunlit, clutter-free tiny house on your social feed, an owner is dealing with challenges the carefully angled photos never reveal.

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 5d

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Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 5d

Eat the Rich

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5d

Still waiting for it to trickle down...

Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 5d

Violence for Me, But Not for Thee
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"Miller doesn’t need to quote Mein Kampf; he’s just localizing the franchise."

We need to sit up and take notice!

Violence for Me, But Not for Thee

White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller is a master of violent rhetoric

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onewickedwonka.bsky.social @onewickedwonka.bsky.social · 6d

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 6d

Oregon AG Rayfield: The first thing that might’ve told you the federal government wasn’t doing so hot was when they started off some of their arguments by talking about Truth Social as their source of facts.

Actually got a comment from the judge: “Is this really how you’re going to move forward?”

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Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 6d

Not my main reason, but a good one. Emphasis on "doesn't even matter ... is correct or not."

My main reason is there is no accounting for the people who's income will be displaced by big businesses using AI to cut headcount.

Tombmas Spooks @thomasfuchs.at · 7d

The main reason I don’t use “big tech” LLMs is that they’re primarily optimized to please you and be submissive to you—because this is what’s driving engagement and retention.
 It doesn’t even matter if the palaver it generates is correct or not.  
It feels like watching Fox News.

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The Steady State @steadystatevets.bsky.social · 8d

We need not point out that a president posting a video depicting his opponents as prey for the Grim Reaper and zombies outside the ‘unemployment office’ is the opposite of what we expect in a healthy democracy.

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 8d

Trump just posted an AI-generated video depicting Russ Vought as the grim reaper, set to Don't Fear the Reaper

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The Desert Veteran @jkz12769.bsky.social · 8d

Hopefully every military personnel understands their OATH & understands UMCJ.

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Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 8d

I've said it before, but it bears repeating.

Republicans are willing to kill us to give billionaires a tax cut.

Larry Reynolds @larreyn.bsky.social · 8d

ChatGPT's Yom Kippur reflections. chatgpt.com/s/t_68d5707f...

ChatGPT's Yom Kippur atonement

A conversational AI system that listens, learns, and challenges

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