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History buff, Vincent Price fan, lover of apocalyptic fiction, and a failed botanist. Collecting postage stamps since 1972. "The best plan is to profit from the folly of others." Pliny the Elder

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skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Dec 13

Just found out that my spirit animal is an Opposum. A mean, elderly, somewhat disheveled OPPOSUM - with diabetes. If I am honest, it explains a lot. It's like my entire life has somehow been validated. #spiritanimal #Opposum

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Sep 2

My tweet from 8/6/2019 that says: “There’s a reason you separate the military and the police. One fights the enemy of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, then the enemies of the state tend to become the people.” -Adama, BSG

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skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Sep 1

You forgot to mention very Republican voter. Being stupid and gullible is not a sufficient excuse.

skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Sep 1

To the physicians out there, it's too little too late. Your previous silence had contributed to the single most significant back slide of the medical profession in centuries. Hope you're proud to be such a disappointment to those who came before you in what once was an honored profession.

The_Lady_Red @theladyred.bsky.social · Sep 1

America’s leading physician groups are now openly defying RFK Jr.
US vaccine consensus has officially shattered.

(www.vox.com/health/45922...)

America’s leading physician groups are now openly defying RFK Jr.

US vaccine consensus has officially shattered.

www.vox.com

skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Aug 26

I guess what I am saying is that as medical professional, what did you personally do? Besides wringing your hands.

skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Aug 26

I sort of agree with your point, but then I remember two weeks ago being asked by staff at the Cleveland Clinic my citizenship status. So there is that. Basically, your point is that hay, we warned Congress, but we did not want to make a big deal about it.

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Dale Ryder @kryton3298.bsky.social · Aug 24

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Sean T. Collins @seantcollins.com · Aug 17

I saw my first ICE attack — 4 unmarked black SUVs with blue lights flashing, w three house painters cuffed on the side of a highway they'd backed up for 30 minutes in both directions — and I can tell you this much: I will die hating these people, and I will spend the rest of my life ruining theirs.

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skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Aug 17

That is the stupidest thing I have seen in a while. Don't get me wrong, if you want to do really stupid things, go head with your bad self. I don't give a crap. Just don't come around crying with your hand out for money. Do stupid things, you get horrible prizes.

jamelle @jamellebouie.net · Aug 17

i do not understand suing a dairy because you made the unwise decision to purchase and consume raw milk www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2...

Mother sues Florida dairy farm, claims she lost fetus after raw milk led to bacterial infection

A New Smyrna Beach dairy farm was named in a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she lost her fetus after falling ill while caring for her toddler who became sick after drinking raw, unpasteurized mil...

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Rep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · Aug 17

A message for the most “transparent Administration” in history:

Release the Epstein files.

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skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Aug 17

Feds say Nebraska GDP shrunk more than 6% in early 2025, led by ag • Nebraska Examiner share.google/6yfSf65fkaRN...

I wonder how long before Nebraska's GOP asks for another handout from the federal government? It is pretty obvious that Nebraska perfers socialism over capitalism. #Nebraska

Feds say Nebraska GDP shrunk more than 6% in early 2025, led by ag • Nebraska Examiner

Nebraska tied with Iowa for the largest losses of Gross Domestic Product in the first quarter of 2025, of 6.1%, according to federal report.

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The Onion @theonion.com · Aug 16

Alan Dershowitz Sues Farmers Market Vendor For Refusing To Sell Him Child

WEST TISBURY, MA—Following through on his threat of legal action, civil liberties lawyer Alan Dershowitz confirmed Monday that he had filed a lawsuit against a Martha’s Vineyard farmers market vendor for refusing to sell him a child. “This is an affront to the principles of the free market,” said the 86-year-old attorney, who can be […]

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✨🦋𝓢𝓗𝓔𝓘𝓛𝓐 🦋✨ @sheilaharris.bsky.social · Aug 15

#NeverForgetTheEpsteinFiles

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Aug 15

An unarmed veteran was attacked from behind, sustaining injuries and being dragged into a Portland ice building.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · Aug 15

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skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Aug 16

Walking vomit is deeply offended by your comment. We strongly object to your comparison of our memebers to the America First sheeple. We have no involvement in, nor do we support the America First sheeple. Thank you, The Committee for Advancement of Walking Vomit.

skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Aug 14

Navarro clearly cut to many econ classes. Sad, really. I am sure his parents felt cheated when their son graduated dumber than when he started.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 14

NAVARRO: Are tariffs price hikes or tax cuts? I say they're tax cuts

EISEN: I mean, many economists would say they are tax hikes because ultimately a consumer will pay for some of those increased prices

NAVARRO: Most economists just don't agree with us. Who has credibility here?

skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Aug 14

Have you been to Ohio? Ohio Republican's control this state through gerrymandering for decades.

skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Aug 14

The memories.

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LadyJustice28 @ladyjustice28.bsky.social · Aug 14

My FAVORITE‼️ 🎃 👻 🎃 👻

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skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Aug 14

Ted is a Republican. Math is one of the 100s life skills he will never master. While I support his courage (trying to math). I accept the fact that it he is and always will be a DEI hire. His skill set will continue to fall short. But with support, he could become a functioning member of society.

skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Aug 14

That sounds politically motivated. Wake up, people. It is half past time to save the Republic. #SavetheRepublic

skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Aug 14

The numbers are functionally usless now. This is a blow to America. economic management. We have a trusted indicator of economic activity. Predictive models are now in chaos. What proves is that once again, Rublicans fail to understand how things work.

skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Aug 14

100 %, and we need to throw large numbers of silent Dems out. Silence is acceptance.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · Aug 14

I’ve been paying into Social Security since I was 17. It was not a donation, so when the time comes — b*tch better have my money.
#HandsOffOurSocialSecurity

Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking the only fix is making it harder to get. Lift the cap, and it stays solvent.

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skippytheelder.bsky.social @skippytheelder.bsky.social · Aug 14

Again, every single Rupublican voter is a shit stick. My only hope is to live long enough to every single Republican I know get a big does of KAMA.

gdaddy48.bsky.social @gdaddy48.bsky.social · Aug 13

The republican party just keeps lowering the bar

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