Mountain Laurel
@laurelleslie.bsky.social
Lover of the Great Smoky Mountains, sunshine, and good books.
Wow. As another poster said, people lost their jobs by saying less distasteful things about Charlie Kirk. Jamal Khashoggi was literally hacked to death in the Saudi Arabian Embassy but Trump excuses it by saying, “a lot of people didn’t like him” and “things happen.”
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Wow. As another poster said, people lost their jobs by saying less distasteful things about Charlie Kirk. Jamal Khashoggi was literally hacked to death in the Saudi Arabian Embassy but Trump excuses it by saying, “a lot of people didn’t like him” and “things happen.”
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November 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
And now everyone knows that the GOP could’ve done this all along, but instead spent all their time misrepresenting the goals of the Democrats.
October 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
And now everyone knows that the GOP could’ve done this all along, but instead spent all their time misrepresenting the goals of the Democrats.
The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed
October 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Well, we knew Trump had no scruples when it came to meddling in elections. How about Argentinians pick their own leaders?
October 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Well, we knew Trump had no scruples when it came to meddling in elections. How about Argentinians pick their own leaders?
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Eek!
Well, this is concerning.
My logical brain says, “the courts would step in…congress would…” and then I’m yoinked back into today’s reality. Who’s going to stop him?
These are not normal times.
My logical brain says, “the courts would step in…congress would…” and then I’m yoinked back into today’s reality. Who’s going to stop him?
These are not normal times.
September 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Eek!
Right on the money.
September 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Right on the money.
Just a reminder that Charlie Kirk was in favor of releasing the Epstein files and thus was on the outs with some in MAGA World. Like Laura Loomer…
September 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Just a reminder that Charlie Kirk was in favor of releasing the Epstein files and thus was on the outs with some in MAGA World. Like Laura Loomer…
Keep your eyes on the ball, people: Release the unredacted Epstein Files. Don’t help him create an effective “squirrel!”
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is taking federal control of the D.C. police and deploying 800 National Guard troops to the nation's capital to crack down on homelessness and crime.
August 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Keep your eyes on the ball, people: Release the unredacted Epstein Files. Don’t help him create an effective “squirrel!”
This encapsulates everything that is wrong with this administration.
The Trump Administration Is About to Incinerate 500 Tons of Emergency Food
Federal workers warned for months that the high-energy biscuits would go to waste.
Federal workers warned for months that the high-energy biscuits would go to waste.
The Trump Administration Is About to Incinerate 500 Tons of Emergency Food
Federal workers warned for months that the high-energy biscuits would go to waste.
www.theatlantic.com
July 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This encapsulates everything that is wrong with this administration.
Wow. Unbelievable. Unamerican. Inhumane to send someone to CECOT who never set foot on U.S. Soil but applied for asylum outside the country, as per the rules.
2/ On the call, he held up a document he said was proof that immigration authorities had agreed to deport him back home to Venezuela.
“I have a family,” he said, staring into the camera. “I haven’t committed any crimes.”
A month later, he was gone.
“I have a family,” he said, staring into the camera. “I haven’t committed any crimes.”
A month later, he was gone.
He Came to the U.S. to Support His Sick Child. He Was Detained. Then He Disappeared.
Like most of the more than 230 Venezuelan men deported to a Salvadoran prison, José Manuel Ramos Bastidas had followed U.S. immigration rules. Then Trump rewrote them.
www.propublica.org
July 19, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Wow. Unbelievable. Unamerican. Inhumane to send someone to CECOT who never set foot on U.S. Soil but applied for asylum outside the country, as per the rules.
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The US is the only wealthy country that mandates zero paid child care leave for new parents.
Priorities.
Priorities.
July 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The US is the only wealthy country that mandates zero paid child care leave for new parents.
Priorities.
Priorities.
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Senator Wyden posted this graph, easy to understand.
June 30, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Senator Wyden posted this graph, easy to understand.
Wow! She puts the reasons that people protest very succinctly.
Good Morning and Happy Saturday! 💕 This beautiful young lady deserves a standing ovation! She is one of the reasons why I fight so hard to protect our young people. Take a listen. 👇🏾
#SheShed
#Pinks
#SheShed
#Pinks
THIS x 1,000,000. Honestly I don’t know who this person is (this clip popped up on social media) but I would vote for them tomorrow.
June 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Wow! She puts the reasons that people protest very succinctly.
You are never too old to make yourself heard!
🥹 Millions of Americans are coming together on this #NoKings Day to reject authoritarian overreach, defend democracy, and stand up for their communities.
June 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
You are never too old to make yourself heard!
Fabulous. I guess nobody thought of that ahead of time?
Israel's strike on Iranian nuclear facility is causing chemical and radiological contamination, International Atomic Energy chief Rafael Grossi tells UN Security Council
June 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Fabulous. I guess nobody thought of that ahead of time?
🤣
pretty sad state of affairs when you assassinate your political opponent only to then lose to his robo-clone
June 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Some sweetness to start your day…
May 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Some sweetness to start your day…
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If they want people who need assistance to have a work requirement, shouldn’t those at the top who get a tax break have a community service requirement?
May 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
If they want people who need assistance to have a work requirement, shouldn’t those at the top who get a tax break have a community service requirement?
Now this is a leader.
Angie Craig: "I have no idea why we think it's a good idea to repeal a tax on silencers when we are going to feed fewer children in our country as a result of this. It's a moral damn failure is what it is."
May 22, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Now this is a leader.
Amen to that! 😂
The Onion is the funniest site on the internet and also most cursed oracle since Cassandra.
May 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Amen to that! 😂
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There it is, in a nutshell.
April 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM
There it is, in a nutshell.
Ha! So true! Zelensky gets bupkis, and if he’s crazy enough not to accept that screaming deal, then HE is the warmonger.
April 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Ha! So true! Zelensky gets bupkis, and if he’s crazy enough not to accept that screaming deal, then HE is the warmonger.