PaulaEquine
@paulaequine.bsky.social
Democrat, Liberal public servant and cat parent
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This is exactly what you do
With presidents who coup
With presidents who coup
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro must begin serving his 27-year prison sentence for plotting an attempted coup, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ruled. https://cnn.it/4p1dgDV
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This is exactly what you do
With presidents who coup
With presidents who coup
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Art. I of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make rules and regulations for the armed forces — including codes of discipline and strictures against following illegal orders. You can’t punish members of Congress for articulating those rules. Also protected by Speech and Debate Clause.
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Art. I of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make rules and regulations for the armed forces — including codes of discipline and strictures against following illegal orders. You can’t punish members of Congress for articulating those rules. Also protected by Speech and Debate Clause.
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“Donald Trump is a sociopath. Donald Trump is evil. Donald Trump is trying to destroy democracy because he only thinks of himself. These things are all inescapably true”
November 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“Donald Trump is a sociopath. Donald Trump is evil. Donald Trump is trying to destroy democracy because he only thinks of himself. These things are all inescapably true”
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#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue
#DV1 #ONEV1
Former DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg was laser-focused on passengers’ safety & their consumer rights.
Is the dress code the most urgent issue in this holiday travel season?
I miss the competence. American friends, let’s bring it back.
#DV1 #ONEV1
Former DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg was laser-focused on passengers’ safety & their consumer rights.
Is the dress code the most urgent issue in this holiday travel season?
I miss the competence. American friends, let’s bring it back.
Duffy on his demand that air travelers not wear slippers or pajamas: "It honors our country ... don't take your shoes off and put your feet on the chair ahead of you"
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue
#DV1 #ONEV1
Former DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg was laser-focused on passengers’ safety & their consumer rights.
Is the dress code the most urgent issue in this holiday travel season?
I miss the competence. American friends, let’s bring it back.
#DV1 #ONEV1
Former DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg was laser-focused on passengers’ safety & their consumer rights.
Is the dress code the most urgent issue in this holiday travel season?
I miss the competence. American friends, let’s bring it back.
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After more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galápagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died.
Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, San Diego Zoo's oldest resident, dies at about 141
Beloved Galápagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died at about 141, the zoo says, adding that "caring for such a remarkable tortoise was a privilege."
cbsn.ws
November 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
After more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galápagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died.
It's rather disturbing that a drunken clown & a bone spurs draft dodger want to investigate Mark Kelly who has served his country honorably.
#IStandwithMarkKelly
#IStandwithMarkKelly
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 AM
It's rather disturbing that a drunken clown & a bone spurs draft dodger want to investigate Mark Kelly who has served his country honorably.
#IStandwithMarkKelly
#IStandwithMarkKelly
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This performative BS should be one of the largest govt. scandals in U.S. history, but it won't be because congress and the national media won't do their jobs.
News coverage of DOGE’s creation earlier this year was practically wall-to-wall — for weeks. “$2 trillion in savings, $5000 dividend checks, an entirely new model of government.” And now that it’s gone, it’s like eh.
@techcrunch.com
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DOGE days are over as Trump disbands Elon Musk's team of federal cost-cutters | TechCrunch
DOGE members are reportedly worried that they could face prosecution for some of their activities conducted while under the leadership of Elon Musk.
techcrunch.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This performative BS should be one of the largest govt. scandals in U.S. history, but it won't be because congress and the national media won't do their jobs.
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Former nursing home executive and convicted fraudster Joseph Schwartz was pardoned by Trump earlier this month.
Schwartz secured the pardon after paying two other convicted fraudsters nearly $1M to lobby Trump on his behalf.
Everything is for sale. youtube.com/watch?v=NflcWXdV-B0&feature=youtu.be
Schwartz secured the pardon after paying two other convicted fraudsters nearly $1M to lobby Trump on his behalf.
Everything is for sale. youtube.com/watch?v=NflcWXdV-B0&feature=youtu.be
Trump’s Pay-to-Pardon Scheme
Robert Reich
youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Former nursing home executive and convicted fraudster Joseph Schwartz was pardoned by Trump earlier this month.
Schwartz secured the pardon after paying two other convicted fraudsters nearly $1M to lobby Trump on his behalf.
Everything is for sale. youtube.com/watch?v=NflcWXdV-B0&feature=youtu.be
Schwartz secured the pardon after paying two other convicted fraudsters nearly $1M to lobby Trump on his behalf.
Everything is for sale. youtube.com/watch?v=NflcWXdV-B0&feature=youtu.be
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*planes smash into one another for lack of controllers*
“Well, at least the passengers were better dressed.”
“Well, at least the passengers were better dressed.”
November 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
*planes smash into one another for lack of controllers*
“Well, at least the passengers were better dressed.”
“Well, at least the passengers were better dressed.”
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6 people have died from a nationwide listeria outbreak.
31 babies have been hospitalized with botulism from contaminated baby formula.
Instead of firing crucial FDA employees & attacking the agency, Trump should be hiring more experts to crack down on these dangerous outbreaks.
31 babies have been hospitalized with botulism from contaminated baby formula.
Instead of firing crucial FDA employees & attacking the agency, Trump should be hiring more experts to crack down on these dangerous outbreaks.
November 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
6 people have died from a nationwide listeria outbreak.
31 babies have been hospitalized with botulism from contaminated baby formula.
Instead of firing crucial FDA employees & attacking the agency, Trump should be hiring more experts to crack down on these dangerous outbreaks.
31 babies have been hospitalized with botulism from contaminated baby formula.
Instead of firing crucial FDA employees & attacking the agency, Trump should be hiring more experts to crack down on these dangerous outbreaks.
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MORE: Judge Currie basically slams the door on re-indicting Comey here. She notes that "there is no legitimate peg" to extend the expired Sept. 30 statute of limitations. The window for James is a little wider. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
MORE: Judge Currie basically slams the door on re-indicting Comey here. She notes that "there is no legitimate peg" to extend the expired Sept. 30 statute of limitations. The window for James is a little wider. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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“A federal judge on Monday dismissed the Justice Depart’s criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey & New York Attorney General Letitia James, finding that the acting US attorney who secured the indictments against the two prominent critics of President Trump was unlawfully appointed.”
Judge tosses Comey, James cases after finding prosecutor unlawfully appointed
Lindsey Halligan, who brought the cases, is a former insurance attorney who once served as President Trump's personal lawyer before his return to office.
www.npr.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
“A federal judge on Monday dismissed the Justice Depart’s criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey & New York Attorney General Letitia James, finding that the acting US attorney who secured the indictments against the two prominent critics of President Trump was unlawfully appointed.”
2007 Belmont Stakes winner Rags to Riches has died at age 21.
She was the first filly to win the Belmont in over a century.
This is a photo I took of her that same year.
She was the first filly to win the Belmont in over a century.
This is a photo I took of her that same year.
November 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
2007 Belmont Stakes winner Rags to Riches has died at age 21.
She was the first filly to win the Belmont in over a century.
This is a photo I took of her that same year.
She was the first filly to win the Belmont in over a century.
This is a photo I took of her that same year.
Remembering Freddie Mercury today.
He was truly an exceptional talent, unmatched by anyone.
people.com/freddie-merc...
He was truly an exceptional talent, unmatched by anyone.
people.com/freddie-merc...
Freddie Mercury’s Death, 34 Years Later: Inside the Queen Singer’s Final Moments
Queen frontman Freddie Mercury died from AIDS complications in November 1991. Here’s everything to know about Freddie Mercury’s death, including how he continues to be remembered.
people.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Remembering Freddie Mercury today.
He was truly an exceptional talent, unmatched by anyone.
people.com/freddie-merc...
He was truly an exceptional talent, unmatched by anyone.
people.com/freddie-merc...
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In reversal, Coast Guard again classifies swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
In reversal, Coast Guard again classifies swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The new order came hours after The Post reported the service would instead classify such symbols as “potentially divisive” under guidelines set for release next month.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
In reversal, Coast Guard again classifies swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
This time last year, Mabel still had her baby teeth.
Now, she's a big girl.
A very big girl.
Now, she's a big girl.
A very big girl.
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 AM
This time last year, Mabel still had her baby teeth.
Now, she's a big girl.
A very big girl.
Now, she's a big girl.
A very big girl.
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To put a finer point on it: An "illegal order" is one that violates their oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States.
If you think that upholding the Constitution = sedition, well...you do the math.
If you think that upholding the Constitution = sedition, well...you do the math.
Them: “You don’t have to obey illegal orders.”
Him: “That’s seditious! They should be hanged!”
Definitely not beating the giving-illegal-orders allegations.
Him: “That’s seditious! They should be hanged!”
Definitely not beating the giving-illegal-orders allegations.
November 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
To put a finer point on it: An "illegal order" is one that violates their oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States.
If you think that upholding the Constitution = sedition, well...you do the math.
If you think that upholding the Constitution = sedition, well...you do the math.
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Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
November 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
Gisele is now in her permanent home. Thank you to @strayliotta.bsky.social @strayables.bsky.social for designing a beautiful box for my Gisele.
November 21, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Gisele is now in her permanent home. Thank you to @strayliotta.bsky.social @strayables.bsky.social for designing a beautiful box for my Gisele.
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Trump has reportedly been in conversation with Paramount and his billionaire ally Larry Ellison about a potential takeover of CNN that would include firing journalists he dislikes.
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Trump has reportedly been in conversation with Paramount and his billionaire ally Larry Ellison about a potential takeover of CNN that would include firing journalists he dislikes.
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
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It seems worth getting very crisp on whether the presumptive 2028 Republican nominee for POTUS agrees with his boss that members of Congress should be killed.
JD Vance on the same morning Trump calls for execution of elected Democrats: "He's not a violent person:"
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It seems worth getting very crisp on whether the presumptive 2028 Republican nominee for POTUS agrees with his boss that members of Congress should be killed.
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Vice President James Donald Bowman James David Hamel JD Vance has never had an opinion of his own, nor a name he sticks with. He's a fake hillbilly to boot.
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Vice President James Donald Bowman James David Hamel JD Vance has never had an opinion of his own, nor a name he sticks with. He's a fake hillbilly to boot.
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Trump’s insults to journalists, although abhorrent, are now expected features of his childish responses to criticism.
What we really need to pay attention to are his threats to the profits of media corporations.
This is where the real danger lies. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-real-d...
What we really need to pay attention to are his threats to the profits of media corporations.
This is where the real danger lies. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-real-d...
The real danger to press freedom has nothing to do with Trump’s personal insults
And everything to do with his threats to corporate media’s profits.
robertreich.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Trump’s insults to journalists, although abhorrent, are now expected features of his childish responses to criticism.
What we really need to pay attention to are his threats to the profits of media corporations.
This is where the real danger lies. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-real-d...
What we really need to pay attention to are his threats to the profits of media corporations.
This is where the real danger lies. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-real-d...
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"Sabotage is when you damage property. When your intention is to kill people, that's no longer sabotage, that's state terrorism."
–Radosław Sikorski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, addressing Russia's latest terrorist attacks on Polish territory
–Radosław Sikorski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, addressing Russia's latest terrorist attacks on Polish territory
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"Sabotage is when you damage property. When your intention is to kill people, that's no longer sabotage, that's state terrorism."
–Radosław Sikorski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, addressing Russia's latest terrorist attacks on Polish territory
–Radosław Sikorski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, addressing Russia's latest terrorist attacks on Polish territory