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Strumpetlily Resists Fascists!

@strumpetlily.bsky.social

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Bleeding heart Left Coast liberal, loves animals, freedom, and kindness. Ally and safe space for all, to the best of my ability. Sarcasm and B.S. filters set to Stun by default. Brace for occasional photos of cats, flowers, gardens, and perfume.

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Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · Nov 15

I finally came over from the other place, and I hope I can find most of my favorite follows here soon. For now I'm staying there as a holdout, until they either turn out the lights or merge with Truth Social as rumored. So far, I really like it here! Obligatory cat photo below.

Simona, my spicy Tortie, disapproving as usual.

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Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 18h

What happened to them saying that people need to have more babies? Miller is certifiably insane.

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Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 1d

So, we bid farewell to another beloved artist- John Lodge of The Moody Blues has died at age 82. This song was one of their best, and probably my favorite of John's compositions. I have loved his music for so many years, and he was also a good man with a heart of gold. 💔

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Moody Blues - Ride My See-saw

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Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 2d

They need to have it somewhere other than D.C., with high security, or maybe even via Zoom? I bet they have been threatened by the goon squad.

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 2d

Doesn't work for me, needs Peter Murphy's voice to work.

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 2d

It could be the Benny Hill theme, or Keystone Kops. Something to defuse the tension.

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 2d

Ah, the very rare Tortiepup, we are lucky to see one in the wild! 😍

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 4d

I wish Senator Schiff had answered her when she asked if he had a law degree, as if it was a "gotcha" moment. How does she NOT know that his law degree is from Harvard? She is so arrogant and defiant, but it's all an act covering up her incompetence. They should have wiped the floor with her.

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 5d

So how do the tech oligarchs fit into this? We know how much they love fascism, but the old guard GOP doesn't understand what they do, and the base that put Trump in office doesn't either, and they're not going to follow leaders who don't promote religion. I see a huge power struggle ahead.

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 5d

I only ever watch the halftime show, and no way will I miss it this year!😂

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 6d

And it's not just on the island. A lot happened in Epstein's NYC mansion. We know this because of what the FBI found in there after he died; however, since it was during the Manchurian Cantaloupe's first term, we may never know the full extent. Lots going on in Florida too, and on Epstein's ranch.

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Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 6d

Yes. Project 2025 and the Trump/Epstein scandal are two separate tracks, but they intersect in ways that cannot be coincidental m.

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Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 8d

For my situation, the shipment would have been returned to the company I ordered from had I not paid it, as it had not yet left the country of origin. I don't know how it works if the shipment has already entered the country before the tariff payment is demanded. It's all so messed up!

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 8d

I had a similar experience and I don't understand why companies don't disclose that when the order is placed. I got an email that I thought was a scam several days after I ordered; it was from the shipper, one I hadn't heard of before, saying my package couldn't be released until I paid the tariff.

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 8d

Jeez, Comey HELPED the BLOATUS win in 2016 and now he's being railroaded into a show trial for imaginary crimes. Imagine what he wants to do to people who have crossed him in any way. This revenge tour shit is unacceptable on any level, shameful and embarrassing as well as dangerous

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 8d

If Republicans were smart, which they're not, they wouldn't be going after Blue states, they would be keeping popular programs and trying to win people over. The fact that they are in power and STILL punishing their "enemies" tells me that they don't think they will need any voters in the future.

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 8d

We MUST pass standards and vetting for all candidates for President, VP, Senators and Representatives into law. This needs to start at the state level. They must pass a civics test and have financial transparency. No one without relevant experience should be able to run for President.

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 9d

I'm sure baseball is even worse, but I can't watch NBA games on TV anymore. The constant hyping is exhausting. I don't know how this trend started but I wish it would stop.

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Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 9d

I will be 70 shortly and I look positively dewy compared to him. Yikes!

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 9d

This is how Trump and the other powerful criminals will react if the Epstein files are released. They will stop at nothing to prevent it because they know how bad it is. The more they fight it, the more we know how important it is to make the information public and expose ALL OF THEM. No exceptions.

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Alt: a man with long black hair wearing a black cape, a Vampire, reacts with horror to being exposed to sunlight.

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Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 9d

Exactly! They believe that people who make it to heaven will have a birdseye view of the ones being tortured in hell below, as their reward and entertainment. I couldn't believe it when I learned of this aspect of their religion, but it tracks. It's a sick and twisted death cult.

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 9d

It's a huge part of what drives them. Trump and Miller are clearly textbook cases of Dark Tetrad personalities and I suspect Noem is the same. It's more hidden in some of them. It has been said that the most dangerous kind of person is a sexual sadist, including pedophiles. They fear only discovery.

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 9d

Does anyone know what Haley is doing now? She deserves total obscurity, as well as prison, and I haven't heard anything about her since the election. All that groveling didn't pan out like she thought it would.

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 10d

She and the Cousteaus had a profound effect on me and how I saw the world. I hope that many others felt the same, to see the natural world as part of us and something to be cherished and protected, and not something separate to be conquered and destroyed. Rachel Carson also belongs on this list.

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 10d

I just bought a product from iHerb, I had no idea! No more! Is there anyone in this administration Who NOT a corrupt, shameless grifter? 😡

Strumpetlily Resists Fascists! @strumpetlily.bsky.social · 10d

I never knew this before, so great!