Simone Violette
@simoneviolette.bsky.social
I love democracy, a good piece of toast and a strong cup of coffee.
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Watch CHAPPELL ROAN perform "PINK PONY CLUB" live at the 2025 GRAMMYs
YouTube video by Recording Academy / GRAMMYs
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It's really uncool and heavy out there. Making this my first post and pinning in case anyone needs a reminder of fun and joy.
youtu.be/8lmK_dMWY8o?...
youtu.be/8lmK_dMWY8o?...
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Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
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Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.
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I'm calling dibs on ANTIFA Founder Girlfriend for the name of the punk band I'm starting when I retire.
OK, she really said that they arrested “the girlfriend of the founder of ANTIFA”
The girlfriend
of the FOUNDER
of - anti fascism?
The girlfriend
of the FOUNDER
of - anti fascism?
lest anyone think the girlfriend line was a hilarious joke I concocted...
October 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I'm calling dibs on ANTIFA Founder Girlfriend for the name of the punk band I'm starting when I retire.
Had this exact conversation yesterday with someone.
It's increasingly clear that the president lives in a constructed bubble of unreality designed by aides who are manipulating him in order to take control of US policy. Seems like an important story - wish media would cover it.
October 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Had this exact conversation yesterday with someone.
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The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.
September 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.
ABC and Disney can kick rocks.
September 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
ABC and Disney can kick rocks.
Accurate view.
What did I do today? Got my covid shot, ran some errands, took a nap, and tried a new recipe for dinner.
What did I do today? Got my covid shot, ran some errands, took a nap, and tried a new recipe for dinner.
This is how it’s looking from my view… I just finished taking a long nap, now I’m gonna curl up and watch some old episodes of supernatural. What are y’all doing on this beautiful Saturday evening??
September 14, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Accurate view.
What did I do today? Got my covid shot, ran some errands, took a nap, and tried a new recipe for dinner.
What did I do today? Got my covid shot, ran some errands, took a nap, and tried a new recipe for dinner.
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The largest SNAP cuts in history went into effect yesterday, eliminating or drastically cutting food assistance for millions of Americans.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
September 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The largest SNAP cuts in history went into effect yesterday, eliminating or drastically cutting food assistance for millions of Americans.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
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A new CBO analysis of Trump's Big Ugly Bill reveals it's even better for the ultra-rich than originally thought.
Under the law, the richest 10% of households will GAIN $13,600 per year, while the poorest 10% will LOSE $1,200 per year.
Reverse Robin Hood.
Under the law, the richest 10% of households will GAIN $13,600 per year, while the poorest 10% will LOSE $1,200 per year.
Reverse Robin Hood.
www.marketwatch.com
August 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A new CBO analysis of Trump's Big Ugly Bill reveals it's even better for the ultra-rich than originally thought.
Under the law, the richest 10% of households will GAIN $13,600 per year, while the poorest 10% will LOSE $1,200 per year.
Reverse Robin Hood.
Under the law, the richest 10% of households will GAIN $13,600 per year, while the poorest 10% will LOSE $1,200 per year.
Reverse Robin Hood.
The Residence on Netflix was fantastic. Incredible cast, brilliant writing, lots of fun. Of course Netflix is cancelling it. Wouldn't be surprised if they were scarred. The reveal at the end could be seen as an indictment on how the rich actually view democracy and our govt. institutions.
July 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Residence on Netflix was fantastic. Incredible cast, brilliant writing, lots of fun. Of course Netflix is cancelling it. Wouldn't be surprised if they were scarred. The reveal at the end could be seen as an indictment on how the rich actually view democracy and our govt. institutions.
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If your legislation is so popular and good for the American people, why do you have to push it through in the wee hours of the morning and on weekends? Why the rush and subterfuge if it's so good for us? Aren't you proud of the bills you're trying to cram down our throats?
June 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
If your legislation is so popular and good for the American people, why do you have to push it through in the wee hours of the morning and on weekends? Why the rush and subterfuge if it's so good for us? Aren't you proud of the bills you're trying to cram down our throats?
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Hard to argue with that.
June 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Hard to argue with that.
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If you are going to a protest this weekend, or you think there is any situation in which you might interact with law-enforcement: turn Face ID and thumbprint lock off. Passcode only. Cops can compel you to open your phone with face or thumb w/o a warrant. They can't compel you to enter a code.
You need to turn your phone's Face ID and thumbprint lock off ASAP.
YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture
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June 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
If you are going to a protest this weekend, or you think there is any situation in which you might interact with law-enforcement: turn Face ID and thumbprint lock off. Passcode only. Cops can compel you to open your phone with face or thumb w/o a warrant. They can't compel you to enter a code.
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If that’s what they do to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they can do to any American that dares to speak up. We will hold this administration accountable.
June 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
If that’s what they do to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they can do to any American that dares to speak up. We will hold this administration accountable.
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Disturbing headline!
The unvetted, unpaid special government employee Elon Musk, who led DOGE, that’s been deep into America’s confidential information, could be offered political asylum by Russia?
This is why you never allow security protocols to be subverted…
www.newsweek.com/russia-offer...
The unvetted, unpaid special government employee Elon Musk, who led DOGE, that’s been deep into America’s confidential information, could be offered political asylum by Russia?
This is why you never allow security protocols to be subverted…
www.newsweek.com/russia-offer...
Russia offers political asylum to Elon Musk over Trump feud
The relationship between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has exploded in a series of fiery exchanges.
www.newsweek.com
June 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Disturbing headline!
The unvetted, unpaid special government employee Elon Musk, who led DOGE, that’s been deep into America’s confidential information, could be offered political asylum by Russia?
This is why you never allow security protocols to be subverted…
www.newsweek.com/russia-offer...
The unvetted, unpaid special government employee Elon Musk, who led DOGE, that’s been deep into America’s confidential information, could be offered political asylum by Russia?
This is why you never allow security protocols to be subverted…
www.newsweek.com/russia-offer...
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60% of American households can’t afford a minimal quality of life.
Meanwhile, the 19 richest households saw their wealth increase by $1 trillion in 2024 — the biggest one-year increase ever.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
Meanwhile, the 19 richest households saw their wealth increase by $1 trillion in 2024 — the biggest one-year increase ever.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
May 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
60% of American households can’t afford a minimal quality of life.
Meanwhile, the 19 richest households saw their wealth increase by $1 trillion in 2024 — the biggest one-year increase ever.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
Meanwhile, the 19 richest households saw their wealth increase by $1 trillion in 2024 — the biggest one-year increase ever.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
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If anyone in America was confused about who Trump supports and is loyal too, it’s not the American people, it’s clearly himself and all his wealthy supporters, also known as Oligarchs…
Helping the American people is not even on his radar, only, how does he bleed us dry!
www.cnn.com/2025/05/21/b...
Helping the American people is not even on his radar, only, how does he bleed us dry!
www.cnn.com/2025/05/21/b...
The 10 richest Americans got $365 billion richer in the past year. Now they’re on the verge of a huge tax cut | CNN Business
Despite a brief market scare, the richest 10 Americans got $365 billion richer over the past year, according to a new analysis from Oxfam.
www.cnn.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
If anyone in America was confused about who Trump supports and is loyal too, it’s not the American people, it’s clearly himself and all his wealthy supporters, also known as Oligarchs…
Helping the American people is not even on his radar, only, how does he bleed us dry!
www.cnn.com/2025/05/21/b...
Helping the American people is not even on his radar, only, how does he bleed us dry!
www.cnn.com/2025/05/21/b...
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It is indeed the poets and the Fools* who hold up the collective mirror to humanity; a plea for a glimpse of truth and sanity.
“Thou should’st not have been old till thou hadst been wise.”
The Fool,
King Lear Act 1 scene 5
“Thou should’st not have been old till thou hadst been wise.”
The Fool,
King Lear Act 1 scene 5
May 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
It is indeed the poets and the Fools* who hold up the collective mirror to humanity; a plea for a glimpse of truth and sanity.
“Thou should’st not have been old till thou hadst been wise.”
The Fool,
King Lear Act 1 scene 5
“Thou should’st not have been old till thou hadst been wise.”
The Fool,
King Lear Act 1 scene 5
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Fuck the Missouri GOP.
May 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Fuck the Missouri GOP.
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Pediatricians say that childhood vaccines are safe. A heroin-addled nepo baby with a brain worm says they may not be. For busy voters, it can be hard to know who to believe.
May 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Pediatricians say that childhood vaccines are safe. A heroin-addled nepo baby with a brain worm says they may not be. For busy voters, it can be hard to know who to believe.