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Marya

@maryapetry.bsky.social

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Reader, writer, quilter, sewist, maker, nana, mom, political junkie, occasional Cassandra, forever student, Jersey girl in NoVa. The opposite of fear isn’t courage; the opposite of fear is hope. “It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah.” Cohen

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Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 3m

I think I watched this ten times today. This is hysterical.

Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 1h

Wow!

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 2h

You’ll never guess who is in charge of the Homeland Security Council….

(Miller. It’s Stephen Miller.)

Jordan Fischer @jordanonrecord.bsky.social · 4h

NEW: A senior ICE official testified today the WH Homeland Security Council — and not the State Department — informed him Uganda was the deportation target for Abrego Garcia.

DOJ then asserted presidential privilege over any other details about the call. www.wusa9.com/article/news...

DOJ asserts presidential privilege over details about how Uganda was selected in Abrego Garcia deportation case

A senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official said third-country designations are typically made by the State Department.

www.wusa9.com

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Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 5h

That’s adorable!

Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 6h

Amazing! 😂

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Missing The Point @missingthept.bsky.social · 9h

Mike Johnson: "Why don't you take the right of the people peaceably to assemble and shove it up your ass."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 7h

I am a late convert to noise-canceling headphones. Selecting a perfectly (?) curated playlist and literally shutting out the world is such a privilege and a flex.

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Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 7h

We’re living in the insanity.

Leah Feiger @leahfeiger.bsky.social · 8h

NEW: The government shutdown is pushing air safety workers to the limit.

“One person can only answer, troubleshoot, and resolve so many problems at once,” an FAA employee tells @aarianmarshall.bsky.social:

The Shutdown Is Pushing Air Safety Workers to the Limit

Federal employees say that flying is still safe despite the strain on air traffic controllers. But expect even more airport delays ahead.

www.wired.com

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Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 8h

Truly

Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 8h

I’ve always found it curious that many people are much more appalled by animal abuse than by the abuse of children. The they-had-it-coming or they-brought-this-upon-themselves is strong in that population.

Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 8h

Wen should direct more attention to incidents like these because Americans are more likely to respond to brutality to pets than to brutality to human beings.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 8h

EL PASO — a family says ICE showed up at their house looking for migrants and shot and KILLED THEIR DOG, then didn’t help them as the agent ran away and was not identified.

kfoxtv.com/news/local/e...

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Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 9h

I love this!

Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 10h

Oh nothing bad! Just busy with the littles today. 😁 Shakespeare is my drug. If I go down that rabbit hole there’s no telling when I emerge and with which character.

Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 11h

He will turn this car around!

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Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 11h

😂

Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 11h

I wish I could indulge in this today.

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Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 12h

This hedgehog has no fucks left to give.

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Sandieglo @sandieglo.bsky.social · 1d

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Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 12h

I know. Been there, done that but looking back I find the memories of those times extra sweet. It’s not the big stuff, it’s the little stuff that really sticks. ❤️

Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 12h

🤦🏼‍♀️ Is civilization really civilized?

Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 12h

Up early with no where to go is a great opportunity for a nice leisurely breakfast. Maybe something indulgent.

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Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 12h

I used to always screw up when we changed the clocks in the before internet days.

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Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 12h

Well, there you go!

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Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 12h

Nooooooooooo

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Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 12h

It’s almost like they don’t ever go outside and look around.

Marya @maryapetry.bsky.social · 13h

I am reveling in the schadenfreude.