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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 2h

Nine years in a row, Chicago’s been named the best city to visit — apparently tourists just love dodging bullets between deep-dish pizza stops.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 14h

Attacking cities in your own country with troops, blowing up possible fishing boats without due process, and punishing countries with tariffs if they don't bend to your will—no idea why he didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize. 🤔🤣

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 16h

Ketchup will be flying today.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 1d

I agree 💯

Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 1d

Yea, this was my first time and I screwed it up. I actually had five.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 1d

That's what I do also.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 2d

Well, he doesn't have to worry about any of the MAGA terrorists knowing what plenary means so he is safe there.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 2d

I agree 100%. It is not politics. It is humanity.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you! I almost spit out my drink laughing so hard.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 2d

On a happy note—Full moon reflection on the Mohawk River. I just love the moon. It always makes me feel spiritual.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 2d

(4 of 5) I’m not an influencer. I’m simply me. I won’t hate strangers because someone in power says I should, and I won’t apologize for caring about people. This is who I am—always will be.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 2d

(3 of 5) And I can’t sit silently while it happens.

Abuse is abuse. It doesn’t stop being wrong just because it’s done by the government, the rich, or the powerful. My posts reflect my values and my refusal to look away. I won’t stay quiet just to avoid offending someone who follows me.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 2d

(3 of 5) Whether it’s women being raped, powerful men flying young girls to private islands for sex, children being dragged from their beds and zip-tied together, people beaten for the color of their skin, or others hated for who they love—it all makes me sick.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 2d

(2 of 5) I stand firmly against the abuse of human beings—everywhere, by anyone. Not just some forms of abuse—all of them.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 2d

(1 of 4) Last night, someone told me they enjoy following me—but not my political posts. I thought about that a lot today and realized something: what they call “political” isn’t politics to me. It’s about humanity. It’s about who I am.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 9d

It's really wonderful that you have these pictures. ❤️

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 22d

Wow! And there is so much competition.

Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 22d

I got both today. If you are under 65 they require a preexisting condition for COVID. they are doing their best to kill us all.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · Sep 4

That will put all boats in the Caribbean at risk and innocent boaters will eventually die due To this administration’s desire to look like tough guys. This should get him the Nobel Peace Prize. 🤨

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Ken Klippenstein @kenklippenstein.bsky.social · Sep 4

anyway if you're military and have any newsworthy info about any of these National Guard deployments, text me securely via Signal at 202-510-1268

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · Aug 23

Reykjavik, Iceland. Not one person seemed concerned that the road is painted in rainbow colors.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · Aug 14

A few more pictures from the land of fire, ice, and water. These are from Godafoss falls, the waterfalls of the Gods. Pictures are from the east and west ridges. Get there early and have the falls to yourself. The buses were arriving just as we were leaving. Extraordinary.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · Aug 10

12 days. Doing the Ring Road. It is an amazing country to visit.

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · Aug 10

Taking some time off from the news to enjoy the beautiful county of Iceland. ❤️

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · Aug 1

starting to look like the US.

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