SplendidBauble
@splendidbauble.bsky.social
Mostly into legal stuff. Do good and be kind.
Man that’s wild. Someone can just do normal things but on the internet and if they’re not garbage grifters it’s just ok? The kids may, in fact, be ok.
Hey I posted about this on the other app but wanted to do so here, too.
In short: I said yes without doing an ounce of vetting, and that's 100% on me. Thought it was just a normal marketing gig and I'm incredibly embarrassed about the whole thing. A colossal fuck-up on my part.
In short: I said yes without doing an ounce of vetting, and that's 100% on me. Thought it was just a normal marketing gig and I'm incredibly embarrassed about the whole thing. A colossal fuck-up on my part.
Mina, please help us understand the solitaire situation. I think most fans are concerned about its origins. I ask respectfully. Best wishes.
November 9, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Man that’s wild. Someone can just do normal things but on the internet and if they’re not garbage grifters it’s just ok? The kids may, in fact, be ok.
Man I’m glad to hear someone else say this. I listened with real interest (even relistened to parts thinking I was missing something). I could not identify one coherent argument beyond “woke is bad.” It’s a Wheaton freshman dorm conversation that made them feel smart and made everyone else dumber.
Ok I listened to whole thing to be fair. Conclusions:
1. Lightweight guests with jazz hands insights who style themselves to be bold tellers of truth and are simply reductive nincompoops.
Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
1. Lightweight guests with jazz hands insights who style themselves to be bold tellers of truth and are simply reductive nincompoops.
Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
Opinion | Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Man I’m glad to hear someone else say this. I listened with real interest (even relistened to parts thinking I was missing something). I could not identify one coherent argument beyond “woke is bad.” It’s a Wheaton freshman dorm conversation that made them feel smart and made everyone else dumber.
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Brilliant. Should be a model everywhere
I've seen this go by a few times on TikTok now and I have to say, I love this idea. We need a way to convince people to keep running even if they don't win, maybe building the loss into it as a troll move is the secret.
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Brilliant. Should be a model everywhere
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"'They’re spending more money than I would even tax them,' [Mamdani] said in an interview with MSNBC last week."
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"'They’re spending more money than I would even tax them,' [Mamdani] said in an interview with MSNBC last week."
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
This times infinity. Except it should apply in every single political message and issue. Dems want people to flourish and be as free as possible until you hurt someone else.
i’d also say that the GOP’s obsession with this gives candidates an opportunity to articulate and stand up for their values. “i refuse to make anyone feel like they don’t belong in my [state/city/community]. and i want everyone to live the best life they can achieve [insert policy slogan]”
I am taking particular pleasure in the complete collapse of trans-as-unbeatable-wedge-issue narrative this morning. It might be an 80-20 issue in voters minds, but it has to be on voters minds to matter. The results in VA demonstrate that it is very much not on voters minds.
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This times infinity. Except it should apply in every single political message and issue. Dems want people to flourish and be as free as possible until you hurt someone else.
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WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Crazy 🎤 drop
November 5, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Crazy 🎤 drop
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Huge night for voting rights so far:
-Dems retain majority on PA Supreme Court
-Dems win VA gov & increase majority in VA leg increasing chances of new US House map
-Maine voters reject ballot initiative to require voter ID & restrict absentee voting
-KS Republicans drop gerrymandering push
-Dems retain majority on PA Supreme Court
-Dems win VA gov & increase majority in VA leg increasing chances of new US House map
-Maine voters reject ballot initiative to require voter ID & restrict absentee voting
-KS Republicans drop gerrymandering push
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Huge night for voting rights so far:
-Dems retain majority on PA Supreme Court
-Dems win VA gov & increase majority in VA leg increasing chances of new US House map
-Maine voters reject ballot initiative to require voter ID & restrict absentee voting
-KS Republicans drop gerrymandering push
-Dems retain majority on PA Supreme Court
-Dems win VA gov & increase majority in VA leg increasing chances of new US House map
-Maine voters reject ballot initiative to require voter ID & restrict absentee voting
-KS Republicans drop gerrymandering push
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Colorado Republicans had targeted school board races as their best opportunity in 2026 but teachers union and Democrat-backed candidates lead in Denver, Jefferson County, Cherry Creek, and even conservative Douglas County, per 9NEWS' Jennifer Meckles. #copolitics
November 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Colorado Republicans had targeted school board races as their best opportunity in 2026 but teachers union and Democrat-backed candidates lead in Denver, Jefferson County, Cherry Creek, and even conservative Douglas County, per 9NEWS' Jennifer Meckles. #copolitics
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Probably as good a time as any to repost this.😎
My predictions for Tuesday's elections is a clean sweep for Democrats and democracy:
NJ: Sherrill wins.
VA: Spanberger wins.
NYC: Mamdani wins.
CA: Prop 50 passes.
ME: Q1 fails.
PA: SCOPA Justices are retained.
NJ: Sherrill wins.
VA: Spanberger wins.
NYC: Mamdani wins.
CA: Prop 50 passes.
ME: Q1 fails.
PA: SCOPA Justices are retained.
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Probably as good a time as any to repost this.😎
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billionaires lost tonight. you love to see it.
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
billionaires lost tonight. you love to see it.
Putin doesn’t do these numbers
Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Putin doesn’t do these numbers
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Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
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BREAKING
Zohran Mamdani is projected to win the New York City mayor’s race.
Mamdani will make history as the first Muslim and first South Asian to serve as mayor of New York City.
He will also be the first immigrant in nearly 140 years to serve as mayor of New York City.
Per Decision Desk HQ.
Zohran Mamdani is projected to win the New York City mayor’s race.
Mamdani will make history as the first Muslim and first South Asian to serve as mayor of New York City.
He will also be the first immigrant in nearly 140 years to serve as mayor of New York City.
Per Decision Desk HQ.
November 5, 2025 at 2:22 AM
BREAKING
Zohran Mamdani is projected to win the New York City mayor’s race.
Mamdani will make history as the first Muslim and first South Asian to serve as mayor of New York City.
He will also be the first immigrant in nearly 140 years to serve as mayor of New York City.
Per Decision Desk HQ.
Zohran Mamdani is projected to win the New York City mayor’s race.
Mamdani will make history as the first Muslim and first South Asian to serve as mayor of New York City.
He will also be the first immigrant in nearly 140 years to serve as mayor of New York City.
Per Decision Desk HQ.
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A big win for the Ds in NJ
November 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
A big win for the Ds in NJ
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Gonna be honest, I was worried these were flying under the radar and more vulnerable. This kicks ass.
BREAKING: Pennsylvania voters approve to retain three state Supreme Court justices, NBC News projects, preserving Democrats’ 5-2 majority on the state’s high court.
Pennsylvania voters retain three state Supreme Court justices, preserving Democrats' 5-2 majority
NBC News projects the incumbents survived an up-or-down vote to keep their seats on the battleground state’s high court.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Gonna be honest, I was worried these were flying under the radar and more vulnerable. This kicks ass.
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I yearn for a political party where not endorsing Mamdani while praising Dick Cheney gets you automatically booted out
November 4, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I yearn for a political party where not endorsing Mamdani while praising Dick Cheney gets you automatically booted out
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New Mexico is now officially the first state to offer free child care to all residents.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
November 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
New Mexico is now officially the first state to offer free child care to all residents.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
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I'm looking to speak to people who rely on SNAP about what this past week has been like. If that's you, please reach out, or pass along to others. Can be anonymous.
Signal: marisakabas.04
Email: [email protected]
Signal: marisakabas.04
Email: [email protected]
November 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I'm looking to speak to people who rely on SNAP about what this past week has been like. If that's you, please reach out, or pass along to others. Can be anonymous.
Signal: marisakabas.04
Email: [email protected]
Signal: marisakabas.04
Email: [email protected]
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Tip-or-treat 🎃
This Halloween, a reminder that a great way to scare those abusing their power is to reach out to us on Signal: 917-512-0201.
*You, too, can shine a light on injustice by making your own ProPublica pumpkin: https://propub.li/43AXneD
This Halloween, a reminder that a great way to scare those abusing their power is to reach out to us on Signal: 917-512-0201.
*You, too, can shine a light on injustice by making your own ProPublica pumpkin: https://propub.li/43AXneD
October 31, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Tip-or-treat 🎃
This Halloween, a reminder that a great way to scare those abusing their power is to reach out to us on Signal: 917-512-0201.
*You, too, can shine a light on injustice by making your own ProPublica pumpkin: https://propub.li/43AXneD
This Halloween, a reminder that a great way to scare those abusing their power is to reach out to us on Signal: 917-512-0201.
*You, too, can shine a light on injustice by making your own ProPublica pumpkin: https://propub.li/43AXneD
Sham
BREAKING: Justice Department investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matters movement defrauded donors, sources tell AP.
Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say
The Justice Department is investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter movement defrauded donors who contributed millions of dollars during racial justice protests in 2020.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Sham
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A US Drug Enforcement Administration agent said the DEA made “high-level arrests” of 171 Sinaloa Cartel members across New England in August.
A Globe investigation found that many of the DEA’s targets were addicts, low-level dealers, shoplifters, and homeless people.
A Globe investigation found that many of the DEA’s targets were addicts, low-level dealers, shoplifters, and homeless people.
The DEA said they arrested 171 ‘high ranking’ Sinaloa Cartel members. A Spotlight investigation found that’s not true. - The Boston Globe
A Globe investigation found that the federal agency misrepresented the stature of its targets, claiming cartel ties at a time when the Trump administration is taking lethal military action against such groups.
trib.al
October 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A US Drug Enforcement Administration agent said the DEA made “high-level arrests” of 171 Sinaloa Cartel members across New England in August.
A Globe investigation found that many of the DEA’s targets were addicts, low-level dealers, shoplifters, and homeless people.
A Globe investigation found that many of the DEA’s targets were addicts, low-level dealers, shoplifters, and homeless people.
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"To any governors or state legislators out there... if you are in a position where you have the power to redraw your maps... if you have the ability to meet this moment with the urgency that it deserves, I'm calling on you to do exactly what we're doing in California and to fight fire with fire."
October 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"To any governors or state legislators out there... if you are in a position where you have the power to redraw your maps... if you have the ability to meet this moment with the urgency that it deserves, I'm calling on you to do exactly what we're doing in California and to fight fire with fire."