SparkleTea
@sparkletea.bsky.social
Experiencing cognitive dissonance. Attorney. Gen Jones (Google it). Avid fan of integrity and democracy. #Leguminati. #TheFive8. Live music fan. San Francisco. Jewish American woman. Would rather be watching Doctor Who or reading GRRM but DOTUS happened.
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SparkleTea
@sparkletea.bsky.social
· Nov 23
It is, and has been for a while, primarily all about our inability to educate enough of us about how disinformation campaigns work.
It's time to reshare The Rules. I had hoped to retire these long ago, but no.
Please share widely. Tell everyone. Let's teach critical thinking again. >>
It's time to reshare The Rules. I had hoped to retire these long ago, but no.
Please share widely. Tell everyone. Let's teach critical thinking again. >>
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December 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Can anyone explain to me the alleged connection between Calibri and DEI?
Please
Anyone?
Please
Anyone?
Holy smokes! Rubio really woke up and said the biggest threat to America is… Calibri.
At this rate, Comic Sans is going to need witness protection.
At this rate, Comic Sans is going to need witness protection.
December 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Can anyone explain to me the alleged connection between Calibri and DEI?
Please
Anyone?
Please
Anyone?
Nailed it
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Rewatched some Star Trek tonight.
Still wild how a show about warp drives and weird nebulae ends up teaching the cleanest lessons about being human.
Every episode says the same thing in its own way:
‘Be curious. Be brave.
…Try not to fire phasers unless you really have to.”
Still wild how a show about warp drives and weird nebulae ends up teaching the cleanest lessons about being human.
Every episode says the same thing in its own way:
‘Be curious. Be brave.
…Try not to fire phasers unless you really have to.”
December 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Nailed it
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Congress just gave $900 billion to the US military in case you were wondering if there were any repercussions for blowing up civilian ships on the high seas. Meanwhile, the FIFA peace participation trophy guy still manages to keep the Epstein list out of the headlines.
December 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Congress just gave $900 billion to the US military in case you were wondering if there were any repercussions for blowing up civilian ships on the high seas. Meanwhile, the FIFA peace participation trophy guy still manages to keep the Epstein list out of the headlines.
This is one of the most anti-democratic policies they’ve come up with.
It’s a close tie, there’s probably about 10 things that I could say this about!
It’s a close tie, there’s probably about 10 things that I could say this about!
Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This is one of the most anti-democratic policies they’ve come up with.
It’s a close tie, there’s probably about 10 things that I could say this about!
It’s a close tie, there’s probably about 10 things that I could say this about!
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Found it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeFY...
Cars taking the (I-5 South) Union street exit too fast
YouTube video by Michael B
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Found it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeFY...
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Someday we’ll live in a nation where there are repercussions for political leaders who break the law.
Where empathy matters.
Where community matters more than division and exclusion.
I have faith.
Where empathy matters.
Where community matters more than division and exclusion.
I have faith.
December 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Someday we’ll live in a nation where there are repercussions for political leaders who break the law.
Where empathy matters.
Where community matters more than division and exclusion.
I have faith.
Where empathy matters.
Where community matters more than division and exclusion.
I have faith.
In college, we had a hypothetical thought experiment that went like this: a democracy votes in a communist government, and thereafter, no future elections are ever held again.
But now the hypothetical has come real (dictator. though not communist). I don’t quite think people have grasped that yet
But now the hypothetical has come real (dictator. though not communist). I don’t quite think people have grasped that yet
the conclusion at the end of the Roberts tunnel is that the President is allowed to dissolve the United States federal government if he wants to
(so long as his name is Donald Trump)
(so long as his name is Donald Trump)
December 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
In college, we had a hypothetical thought experiment that went like this: a democracy votes in a communist government, and thereafter, no future elections are ever held again.
But now the hypothetical has come real (dictator. though not communist). I don’t quite think people have grasped that yet
But now the hypothetical has come real (dictator. though not communist). I don’t quite think people have grasped that yet
Despite the illegality, my mind immediately goes to the logistics. If I were not a citizen, how would I have to respond to that question? I don’t need to reveal private information. This is a public account but my identity is kept private. Would I have to reveal this account?
#BullshitLaw
#BullshitLaw
The land of the free
And the home of the brave
Now need 5 years of social media posts to see if you said anything negative about the giant man child president?
Not a serious nation
Not a serious president
#fucktrump
And the home of the brave
Now need 5 years of social media posts to see if you said anything negative about the giant man child president?
Not a serious nation
Not a serious president
#fucktrump
December 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Despite the illegality, my mind immediately goes to the logistics. If I were not a citizen, how would I have to respond to that question? I don’t need to reveal private information. This is a public account but my identity is kept private. Would I have to reveal this account?
#BullshitLaw
#BullshitLaw
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Two Democratic lawmakers — U.S. Reps. Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.) and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) — have expressed “serious national security concerns” over Paramount Skydance‘s hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Democratic Reps Warn WBD That Paramount’s Takeover Bid Raises National Security Concerns Over Saudi and Other Foreign Investors
Democratic lawmakers expressed "serious national security concerns" over Paramount Skydance's acquisition offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
variety.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Two Democratic lawmakers — U.S. Reps. Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.) and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) — have expressed “serious national security concerns” over Paramount Skydance‘s hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
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The first paragraph of Judge Breyer‘s opinion granting an injunction in the California National Guard case is a banger.
December 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The first paragraph of Judge Breyer‘s opinion granting an injunction in the California National Guard case is a banger.
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Trump is constantly Projecting, just about every time he opens his mouth on just about any subject, he is projecting.
Be assured, when he accuses anyone of a crime, he is talking about himself.
Be assured, when he accuses anyone of a crime, he is talking about himself.
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Trump is constantly Projecting, just about every time he opens his mouth on just about any subject, he is projecting.
Be assured, when he accuses anyone of a crime, he is talking about himself.
Be assured, when he accuses anyone of a crime, he is talking about himself.
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I’m running for Congress because we need leaders who will fight, not fold. I recognize this moment, and I’m ready to meet it. #FightDontFold #LanderForNYC #LanderForCongress
December 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I’m running for Congress because we need leaders who will fight, not fold. I recognize this moment, and I’m ready to meet it. #FightDontFold #LanderForNYC #LanderForCongress
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He is not well.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
December 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
He is not well.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
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The time spent away from it between editing passes is just as valuable as the time spent editing too. Both are essential.
December 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
The time spent away from it between editing passes is just as valuable as the time spent editing too. Both are essential.
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i just had a real counting crows sing along. August and Everything After is a masterpiece. i need it on vinyl.
December 10, 2025 at 2:13 AM
i just had a real counting crows sing along. August and Everything After is a masterpiece. i need it on vinyl.
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The blue tsunami continues!! 🌊🌊🌊
December 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The blue tsunami continues!! 🌊🌊🌊
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It is my hope that we don’t make the mistake again of not expanding SCOTUS.
December 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It is my hope that we don’t make the mistake again of not expanding SCOTUS.
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Bro wants a free gym at the airport
Bro doesn't fly economy
I'll be at the yoga room at SFO tying to cool the fuck down now
Bro doesn't fly economy
I'll be at the yoga room at SFO tying to cool the fuck down now
Duffy on what he's doing to improve the airport experience for travelers: "Maybe I want a workout area where people might get some blood flowing doing some pull ups or step ups in the airport."
December 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Bro wants a free gym at the airport
Bro doesn't fly economy
I'll be at the yoga room at SFO tying to cool the fuck down now
Bro doesn't fly economy
I'll be at the yoga room at SFO tying to cool the fuck down now
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BREAKING:
The AP calls the Miami mayor's race for Democrat Eileen Higgins.
Higgins defeated a Trump-endorsed Republican — becoming the first Democrat in nearly three decades to win the office.
The AP calls the Miami mayor's race for Democrat Eileen Higgins.
Higgins defeated a Trump-endorsed Republican — becoming the first Democrat in nearly three decades to win the office.
December 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
BREAKING:
The AP calls the Miami mayor's race for Democrat Eileen Higgins.
Higgins defeated a Trump-endorsed Republican — becoming the first Democrat in nearly three decades to win the office.
The AP calls the Miami mayor's race for Democrat Eileen Higgins.
Higgins defeated a Trump-endorsed Republican — becoming the first Democrat in nearly three decades to win the office.
I’m sorry this is fucking ridiculous and, also, Arial 13 is the easiest font to read
Next Rubio will make everyone use right-justified paragraph margins
#FuckSerifs
#FontWars
#FuckFascism
Next Rubio will make everyone use right-justified paragraph margins
#FuckSerifs
#FontWars
#FuckFascism
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I’m sorry this is fucking ridiculous and, also, Arial 13 is the easiest font to read
Next Rubio will make everyone use right-justified paragraph margins
#FuckSerifs
#FontWars
#FuckFascism
Next Rubio will make everyone use right-justified paragraph margins
#FuckSerifs
#FontWars
#FuckFascism
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