I, Slinky
@retroslink.bsky.social
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Midwest U.S. Gen-X mom, J.D., podcast co-producer, German speaker. Taking refuge from the Mad-King era in 19th-century writers and history. Plus cats.
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retroslink.bsky.social
My beautiful cat. Yesterday.
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davelevitan.bsky.social
“We can give $20 billion to Argentina but we can’t afford the CDC’s measles experts” is a hell of an argument
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thegodpodcast.com
Imagine being mad you didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize while you’re busy stirring up Civil War in your own country.
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jonseidel.bsky.social
Perry asks, what if the president is relying on "completely invalid evidence?"

"What if DHS folks are not tethered to reality in their assessment of events. Does that matter?"

Hamilton: "A couple points …"
retroslink.bsky.social
Wait... you're telling me that, in addition to Hegseth's reckless and vapid command performance for the military recently, military paychecks might not happen next week? 👀 Um....
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daviddarmofal.bsky.social
The whole reason Democrats are having to push for the Obamacare subsidies now is because Trump & Vance excluded them from their bill earlier this year, because Trump & Vance prioritized tax breaks for the wealthy over health care costs for the poor and middle class.
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darrigomelanie.bsky.social
I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
retroslink.bsky.social
It's actually Stephen Miller doing this. And im glad someone is saying NO!
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justinhendrix.bsky.social
Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
defenddemocracy.bsky.social
President Macron: “Europeans, let's wake up!

We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”

defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
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elliottgish.bsky.social
Mr. Parks, waiting for the Rapture.
The handsomest black cat in all the land, wondering if dogs will also be lifted bodily from the earth (if so he is for it).
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funkelly.bsky.social
just heard someone call stephen miller peewee german
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mehdirhasan.bsky.social
What’s more astonishing: 1) that the president clearly believes, and repeatedly suggests, that asylum seekers are people from mental asylums, or 2) that no journalist has ever challenged him on this and no mainstream media outlets have done any deep dives on this story?
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mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
President Johnson, in a November 9, 1968 letter to the Smothers Brothers:

“It is part of the price of leadership of this great and free nation to be the target of clever satirists . . . May we never grow so somber or self-important that we fail to appreciate the humor in our lives.”
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dreamcatcher01.bsky.social
Good Thursday morning

Wishing you a day when you are always able to spot the blue sky.
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tseaton94.bsky.social
On Tyranny is a good read. Leaving this here with all the recent news and attacks. Stay aware and stay vigilant. #hoosiersky #antifacism
retroslink.bsky.social
Great interview today with the co-founder of a caring medical service for child abuse victims in south central Indiana 😔 #HoosierSky #Indiana #HoosierTwitter #BloomingtonIndiana
the812show.bsky.social
🎙 Podcast episode 210 is now available at the812show.org or on any podcast platform. Our guest today is Danielle Benedek, co-founder of the Riley Physician’s Medical Child Abuse Clinic. For her work, the Bloomington, IN Commission on the Status of Women named Benedek the 2025 Woman of the Year.
retroslink.bsky.social
In this era of rash, rushed federal budget cuts, it's helpful to learn more about how federal funds, administered locally, support real people, families, and communities. The 812 is an excellent podcast focusing on the work of local government. Host Steve Volan conducts great interviews.
the812show.bsky.social
Podcast episode 209 is now available at the812show.org or on any podcast platform. Our guest today, Eddy Riou, is the executive director of SCCAP (“skap”), the South Central Community Action Program, which is based in Bloomington. #HoosierSky #HoosierTwitter #Indiana #BloomingtonIndiana
retroslink.bsky.social
Another great episode out. Local government gets things done, folks. Listen at the812show.org on any podcast platform.
retroslink.bsky.social
This conversation on reporting on local government, and on democracy and authoritarianism, will get you right in the feels.
the812show.bsky.social
Podcast episode 207 is now available at the812show.org or on any podcast platform. Our premiere guest of season 4 also started a local government reporting series...and he just finished high school! #HoosierSky #Indiana #BloomingtonIndiana
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