Funky Cold Pastina
@soulmuffin.bsky.social
I am a mom who proudly tells dad jokes. I grow plants, read books, and know things. Non-militant vegan. Oh yeah, and I curse. My kids are grown, so I don't care.
The older I get, the further left I go. Never give up! Never surrender!
The older I get, the further left I go. Never give up! Never surrender!
Pinned
🧵 We have a 2 party system in the US. Even when 3rd parties break through, they generally are not elected and certainly not for POTUS. In Maine, that's how we ended up with LePage. Twice. In order for a 3rd party to be viable we'd have to completely overhaul our election system.
Dirigo.
"Local police taking part in enforcing federal immigration law damages their relationship with immigrant communities, erodes public trust and makes us all less safe, whether we are immigrants or not." ME Rep Deqa Dhalac (D-120)
"Local police taking part in enforcing federal immigration law damages their relationship with immigrant communities, erodes public trust and makes us all less safe, whether we are immigrants or not." ME Rep Deqa Dhalac (D-120)
Gov. Mills will allow bill that limits police cooperation with ICE to become law
Gov. Janet Mills said in a Portland Press Herald op-ed that the bill is imperfect, but the state cannot "turn a blind eye to ICE's unacceptable actions."
bit.ly
December 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Dirigo.
"Local police taking part in enforcing federal immigration law damages their relationship with immigrant communities, erodes public trust and makes us all less safe, whether we are immigrants or not." ME Rep Deqa Dhalac (D-120)
"Local police taking part in enforcing federal immigration law damages their relationship with immigrant communities, erodes public trust and makes us all less safe, whether we are immigrants or not." ME Rep Deqa Dhalac (D-120)
Stand up for beliefs. Be strong. Be real.
A New Report Reveals the Real Reason Democrats Lost in 2024
It wasn’t because Biden voters shifted to Trump—but because so many of them stayed home. Here’s how Democrats can motivate them once more.
newrepublic.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Stand up for beliefs. Be strong. Be real.
Sarah Beckstrom didn't have to die. This was totally avoidable.
"For most Americans, this tragedy will be a headline that soon fades. But for those in her unit, it will divide their service, and likely their lives, into 'before' and 'after.'" 👇
NEW: From our @markhertling.bsky.social, a eulogy for Sarah Beckstrom, the young National Guard soldier shot in Washington, D.C. This is a moving reflection about service, risk, death, grief, and remembrance.
www.thebulwark.com/p/rememberin...
www.thebulwark.com/p/rememberin...
November 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Sarah Beckstrom didn't have to die. This was totally avoidable.
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Let’s go Tennessee Democrats. 🇺🇸 The country needs this win! Help stop Trump’s agenda. Show up for Democracy and vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social. 🗳️🇺🇸🇺🇸
“Orwellian shit going on in Tennessee — Republican voters are being threatened to vote, Democratic voters are being told to vote a day late.”
👋🏽 We are here. These mailers are real.
And secretary of voter suppression Tre Hargett seems unconcerned🤔
👋🏽 We are here. These mailers are real.
And secretary of voter suppression Tre Hargett seems unconcerned🤔
November 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Let’s go Tennessee Democrats. 🇺🇸 The country needs this win! Help stop Trump’s agenda. Show up for Democracy and vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social. 🗳️🇺🇸🇺🇸
Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
Step out of line, the man come and take you away.
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
Step out of line, the man come and take you away.
Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth - Lyrics
YouTube video by sweetlikez
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
Step out of line, the man come and take you away.
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
Step out of line, the man come and take you away.
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Just for Men #6 “Dracula Dark”
November 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Just for Men #6 “Dracula Dark”
1. First, there is no problem.
2. Then, create a problem.
3. Partially fix the problem.
4. Expect a prize for being a total putz.
2. Then, create a problem.
3. Partially fix the problem.
4. Expect a prize for being a total putz.
guy who shot himself in the foot yesterday wants credit for not doing it two days in a row
November 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
1. First, there is no problem.
2. Then, create a problem.
3. Partially fix the problem.
4. Expect a prize for being a total putz.
2. Then, create a problem.
3. Partially fix the problem.
4. Expect a prize for being a total putz.
"Per HUD's directive, funding for Continuum of Care programs in Maine that provide stable housing will be capped at less than $7 million next year, a sharp reduction from the current allotment of $20.5 million."
At least 1200 people would become homeless.
At least 1200 people would become homeless.
Governor Mills Calls on Trump Administration to Rescind New Directive That Will Increase Homelessness
content.govdelivery.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
"Per HUD's directive, funding for Continuum of Care programs in Maine that provide stable housing will be capped at less than $7 million next year, a sharp reduction from the current allotment of $20.5 million."
At least 1200 people would become homeless.
At least 1200 people would become homeless.
Why are we considering a war with Venezuela when we just sent them billions of our money?
Nevermind. I was trying to use logic. Pffft
Nevermind. I was trying to use logic. Pffft
Chris Murphy on possible military strikes on Venezuela: "It's pretty clear it's just an effort to distract people from the rising prices and the Epstein scandal. No one wants a war with Venezuela ... and by the way, it's wildly illegal."
November 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Why are we considering a war with Venezuela when we just sent them billions of our money?
Nevermind. I was trying to use logic. Pffft
Nevermind. I was trying to use logic. Pffft
I consistently lose arguments with a Havanese. He is training me pretty well.
My husband is currently losing an argument with a corgi.
November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I consistently lose arguments with a Havanese. He is training me pretty well.
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The Trump Murder Memo is an admission of legal vulnerability on boat bombings. Read @dandrezner.bsky.social: "It is extremely unusual for a DOJ memo to preemptively declare that members of the armed forces are immune from prosecution."
(cites my report)
danieldrezner.substack.com/p/so-how-is-...
(cites my report)
danieldrezner.substack.com/p/so-how-is-...
So How Is the Illegal War Going?
The Trump administration keeps killing people in the Caribbean in the hopes of... what, exactly?
danieldrezner.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The Trump Murder Memo is an admission of legal vulnerability on boat bombings. Read @dandrezner.bsky.social: "It is extremely unusual for a DOJ memo to preemptively declare that members of the armed forces are immune from prosecution."
(cites my report)
danieldrezner.substack.com/p/so-how-is-...
(cites my report)
danieldrezner.substack.com/p/so-how-is-...
Except for the fact that his resignation letter makes it sound like the Heritage Foundation's founding principles are all good, it's gratifying when Nazis decide there's been a little too much Nazi.
‘The Heritage Foundation Is Willing to Destroy Itself’: The Right Reacts to Conservative Elder’s Resignation — and Ominous Warning Mediaite
www.mediaite.com
‘The Heritage Foundation Is Willing to Destroy Itself’: The Right Reacts to Conservative Elder’s Resignation — and Ominous Warning
twp.ai
November 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Except for the fact that his resignation letter makes it sound like the Heritage Foundation's founding principles are all good, it's gratifying when Nazis decide there's been a little too much Nazi.
If you're interested in trying plant based recipes or wonder what non-meateaters eat or have thought about going Meatless Monday, here is a great resource. Their weekly email has great ideas and recipe blogs to follow.
Get Started with Meatless Monday | Meatless Monday
Simple steps to starting a Meatless Monday practice for anyone who's not sure where to begin
meatlessmonday.publichealth.jhu.edu
November 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If you're interested in trying plant based recipes or wonder what non-meateaters eat or have thought about going Meatless Monday, here is a great resource. Their weekly email has great ideas and recipe blogs to follow.
So I guess I'm not getting a $2,000 tariff rebate check?
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
So I guess I'm not getting a $2,000 tariff rebate check?
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In addition to feeding our neighbors, Hunger Fighters Oregon also provides hygiene and cleaning supplies to those in need.
Learn more about their work and how cuts to SNAP are impacting their ability to support our community ⬇️
Learn more about their work and how cuts to SNAP are impacting their ability to support our community ⬇️
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
In addition to feeding our neighbors, Hunger Fighters Oregon also provides hygiene and cleaning supplies to those in need.
Learn more about their work and how cuts to SNAP are impacting their ability to support our community ⬇️
Learn more about their work and how cuts to SNAP are impacting their ability to support our community ⬇️
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"Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does not want to carry is own weight, this is a frightening prospect."
Eleanor Roosevelt, who died on this day in 1962
Eleanor Roosevelt, who died on this day in 1962
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does not want to carry is own weight, this is a frightening prospect."
Eleanor Roosevelt, who died on this day in 1962
Eleanor Roosevelt, who died on this day in 1962
Meanwhile, on the other side of the pond, schools are being forced to teach children back into the age of "beautiful clean coal", manifest destiny, and white superiority.
The government has announced plans to more strongly integrate climate and sustainability education into England’s school curriculum.
This is a win for activists, including @teachthefuture.bsky.social, the Youth Shadow Panel, and @sosukcharity.bsky.social, who worked tirelessly for this change.
This is a win for activists, including @teachthefuture.bsky.social, the Youth Shadow Panel, and @sosukcharity.bsky.social, who worked tirelessly for this change.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Meanwhile, on the other side of the pond, schools are being forced to teach children back into the age of "beautiful clean coal", manifest destiny, and white superiority.
So... Does Lindsey sit in his basement with other weird people and say weird things?
Yes. Yes. I believe he does.
Yes. Yes. I believe he does.
Cool. What would you call the other wing then? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
So... Does Lindsey sit in his basement with other weird people and say weird things?
Yes. Yes. I believe he does.
Yes. Yes. I believe he does.
OMFG. A crown, and now a "peace prize". 😂
"Infantino (said) the award 'will recognize the enormous efforts of those individuals who unite people, bringing hope for future generations.'"
"Infantino (said) the award 'will recognize the enormous efforts of those individuals who unite people, bringing hope for future generations.'"
Gianni Infantino to present first FIFA Peace Prize award at 2026 World Cup draw
FIFA will present its inaugural “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” award during the World Cup Final Draw on Dec. 5 in Washington D.C.
www.usatoday.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
OMFG. A crown, and now a "peace prize". 😂
"Infantino (said) the award 'will recognize the enormous efforts of those individuals who unite people, bringing hope for future generations.'"
"Infantino (said) the award 'will recognize the enormous efforts of those individuals who unite people, bringing hope for future generations.'"
$200,000 to shuttle around ICE Barbie for photo ops.
Coast Guard spends $200 million on private jets for DHS leaders
DHS previously requested $50 million for a new U.S. Coast Guard plane, a figure that has since quadrupled, according to congressional Democrats.
www.militarytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
$200,000 to shuttle around ICE Barbie for photo ops.
Secret government stuff in Laos during Viet Nam.
He was awarded a Silver Star for a battle the US said never happened
On Aug. 11, 2025, 57 years after the battle, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced the recovery of James Henry Calfee from Lima Site 85.
www.militarytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Secret government stuff in Laos during Viet Nam.
"...Holsey had voiced concerns about the U.S. military’s mission in Central and South America and the recent strikes on alleged drug boats off the Venezuelan coast."
US Navy commander overseeing Venezuelan boat strikes steps down
The announcement of Adm. Alvin Holsey's departure comes less than one year after he took over as commander of U.S. Southern Command.
www.navytimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
"...Holsey had voiced concerns about the U.S. military’s mission in Central and South America and the recent strikes on alleged drug boats off the Venezuelan coast."
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‼️ CHATTANOOGA - Public school kids outperform voucher kids AGAIN
As @GovBillLee steers more and more taxpayer funds away from public schools to private (mostly Christian) schools for wealthy families who are already there.
More: www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oc...
As @GovBillLee steers more and more taxpayer funds away from public schools to private (mostly Christian) schools for wealthy families who are already there.
More: www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oc...
October 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
‼️ CHATTANOOGA - Public school kids outperform voucher kids AGAIN
As @GovBillLee steers more and more taxpayer funds away from public schools to private (mostly Christian) schools for wealthy families who are already there.
More: www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oc...
As @GovBillLee steers more and more taxpayer funds away from public schools to private (mostly Christian) schools for wealthy families who are already there.
More: www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oc...