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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · 3d

And now for something unrelated to politics and writing -- my first sea grape jelly!

Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · 9d

A symbol for where we are now.

#America #WhiteHouse #Democracy

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White House demolishes part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom

YouTube video by Associated Press

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · 12d

Happy #NoKings day to all who celebrate imgflip.com/i/a9h0gw

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · 25d

apnews.com/video/sculpt... depicting Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump reemerges on the National Mall

Sculpture depicting Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump reemerges on the National Mall

A bronze painted sculpture depicting US President Donald Trump and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein returned to the National Mall on Thursday.

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · 27d

@gavinnewsom.bsky.social has suddenly risen in my estimation. #politics #socialmedia #Trump

Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · 27d

#Newsom brings elan to #Trump's sombrero #politics

Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Sep 12

Javascript and coding in C#?

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · Sep 11

The latest jobs report from the B.L.S. shows that, in July, there were more unemployed people than job openings, for the first time since April, 2021. @johncassidysays.bsky.social writes about the impact of MAGAnomics.

MAGAnomics Isn’t Working

A dismal jobs report affirms earlier warnings about the economic impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, immigration restrictions, and DOGE-led firings.

www.newyorker.com

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 28

With the exception of DOGE's access to our most sensitve data, I think we have to choose our battles and most of these are too small. Trump is taking over our cities. All hands needed on deck.

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 26

The #Illinois gov. just made an important statement. "If it sounds to you like I am alarmist, that is because I am ringing an alarm, one that I hope every person listening will heed, both here in Illinois and across the country." Full text here: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

Full text of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's speech at news conference on reported Trump military plan for Chicago

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker spoke at a news conference Monday afternoon, addressing reports President Trump is planning to send the military to Chicago. Here is the full text of his remarks.

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 21

Curtis Memorial's Library of Things is my morning's ray of hope for a better world. Here you can check out a drill or an extendable pole saw instead of buying them at Home Depot! Almost a reason to move to Brunswick, Maine. Let's do more of this! curtislibrary.com/library-of-t...

Library of Things

LIBRARY OF THINGS - Borrowing Beyond Books Obtain a Curtis Memorial Library card to borrow from our Library of Things. This collection can be browsed by category below or seen throughout our Nonfi...

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 12

Woaa, #Texas. Think #Trump will send the #NationalGuard there next? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Suspect arrested after shooting at Texas Target kills at least three people

Austin police chief said the suspect fled the scene and stole two cars before being captured and taken into custody

www.theguardian.com

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 12

Trump's #DC #takeover isn't about immigration or crime or homelessness. It's a #power grab with the capitol as ground zero. Coming soon to a blue-voting city near you. #cities #bluevoters #nationalguard #police #militarization
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Trump: National takeover of city police 'will go further' than DC

YouTube video by CNN

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 11

#Presidential #avarice in plain view --
"Villagers whose #farms in #Vietnam will be bulldozed to make way for a ... #golf resort backed by the #Trump family have reportedly been offered rice ... and cash ... of as little as $12 for a square metre of land ... ." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Farmers displaced by $1.5bn Trump golf course reportedly being offered rice and cash

White House denies suggestions resort in Vietnam presents conflict of interest amid row over compensation rates

www.theguardian.com

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 7

I think we'll see the other 53 percent after the November elections if GOP gerrymandering works.

Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 7

Sí, Iberia es una vergüenza por muchas razones. En lugar de hacer algo que realmente ayude a los gazatíes, se burla de los pasajeros que pagan. El pasado antisemita de España sigue vigente en 2025.

Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 7

Good grief, Bluesky is as ugly as Twitter. Obviously you've never been in a synagogue, have no clue what people think there and no business making sweeping generalizations. And who cares what the spray paint says? It's private property.

Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 7

Can we skip that lesson? I already learned it in school.

Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 5

They are allowing it, but not enough. They need a better way to do it so more aid can come in while keeping Hamas out.

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 5

We'll just respectully disagree, Not about downplaying -- I agree. I disagree that cacophonous blame helps. It sways while terrorizing innocents -- and when 'swaying' is achieved, there are yet pieces of the puzzle that must still come together, and a world of leftover hate that perhaps never will,

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 4

I don't believe the blame-Israel syndrome does the people who need food any good. Many people from many sides are needed to solve the problem. Blaming Israel for everything is a comfortable place but not a useful one.

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Aug 4

There's a kernel of truth to that, A kernel. Many are complicit in this crisis, including but not only Israel. And it will take many to solve it.

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Jul 30

#BoycottItaly #BoycottSpain

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Jul 26

#FreedomOfThePress is alive and well in #Scotland.

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · Jul 24

NEW: Tomorrow’s front page of Scottish newspaper, The National.

The headline below a photo of Trump’s eyes says:

CONVICTED US FELON TO ARRIVE IN SCOTLAND.

The sub-heading reads:

Republican leader, who was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation, will visit golf courses.

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Patricia Borns @patriciaborns.bsky.social · Jul 25

To an antisemetic Spanish pilot, I'm sure the sound of children singing in Hebrew sounded like something out of a terrorist nightmare. According to passenger witnesses, just normal French children singing.

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