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Taffy Marlington

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🌊Avid amateur astronomer and sci-fi fanatic; former roller derby girl & professional pianist/vocalist/actor/jingle singer. Lover of empathetic smart people. LGBTQ+ ally. 🌊 NO DMs, please. Twitter refugee.

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · Nov 21

Pathocracy. Where we've landed:

"A pathocracy is a system of government where a small group of people with personality disorders, like psychopathy or narcissism, gain control over a society. People in a pathocracy are driven by self-interest, extremism, and disregard for others."

jen sometimes aph 🌻 @bunnibytz.bsky.social · Nov 20

should probably keep posting this

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 6h

This looks like a clip out of "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou".

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 7h

You keep saying that. Bondi was assistant state attorney in Florida from 1994 to 2009. She wasn't modeling anywhere. She was setting herself up to be Eva Braun in 1997, not partying at VS parties in NYC. I do not see the resemblance beyond "blond." Ingrid is a model/actor. Pam is... not.

Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 7h

Lots of people look similar. That's why it's important to check before posting.

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Marty Taylor @realmartyt7.bsky.social · 14h

www.oregonlive.com/politics/202... #ProudBlue. Kristie Noem came to Portland expecting to see a “hell hole” and “city on fire” just like her Master Trump claimed. Instead she was met with plushies and a guy in a chicken suit. Noem wants her blood in the streets and By God she will make it so.

Kristi Noem calls Oregon leaders liars, says feds will ‘double down’ in Portland

The remarks came two days after Noem made an appearance Tuesday at South Portland’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement building, the site of protests since June.

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 8h

$20B to Milei's Argentina makes America great HOW again?

Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 11h

The ‘currency swap’ has been finalized. Argentina got their $20 billion and gave us an unknown number of pesos, while he cuts healthcare and human services for Americans. Don’t call it a bailout, they say — it’s like saying tariffs aren’t taxes. What happened to America First?

Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 8h

PLEASE take this down. It's misinformation. This is NOT Bondi. I wish people would check stuff before posting.
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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · Aug 27

That's NOT BONDI. This has been going around for a month. We're better than this. This is Belgian model Ingrid Seynhaeve.
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American businessman and ex-president Donald Trump, Belgian model...

American businessman and ex-president Donald Trump, Belgian model Ingrid Seynhaeve, and American businessman Jeffrey Epstein attend the Victoria's Secret “Angels” party on April 28, 1997 in New York.....

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 15h

This is the genius of the Portland protests - they make the claims of lawlessness look not just wrong, but comical

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 17h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 13h

This country has an easily recognizable shape.

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Worldle - Guess the Country

A daily geography game where you guess the country from its shape and get clues with every attempt. Play daily or explore the archive.

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 16h

I feel like a magician every time I bake #sourdoughbread

This crumb shows a well-proofed loaf. It's delicious.

Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 17h

DO NOT BE DISTRACTED by this regime flooding the zone (Leticia James.)

RELEASE THE TRUMP - EPSTEIN FILES

Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 17h

I trust she understood this was coming. James is smart.

Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 17h

There are certain hypotheticals you simply never get to test out. This seems to be an exception. How will a judge and later a jury treat an indictment if you had to fire multiple prosecutors before you could find someone to bring an indictment. I guess we'll find out! www.cnn.com/2025/10/09/p...

Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated Trump in court, indicted by Justice Department | CNN Politics

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted in federal court on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents, two source...

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 17h

This parmesan herb #sourdough loaf smells sooooo good. Can't wait to cut it in a few hours! It's gorgeous bread.

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 17h

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 1d

That's 2 "YES on 50"s. We completed these as a constant stream of 'no on 50' ads assault us constantly. The most recent one sponsored by... *checks notes*... Kevin McCarthy?! That tracks.

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 17h

Would Obama have been a better president if he GILDED THE HELL out of the Oval Office, Donny2Dolls? It looks cheap. Like you.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

Trump: "Obama got a prize for doing nothing. Obama got a prize, he didn't even know what he got it -- he got elected and they gave it to Obama for doing absolutely nothing but destroying our country. He was not a good president."

Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 18h

As a former professional musical theater actor, I really disliked the film version of "Sweeney Todd" the first time I watched it. I recently rewatched it and am appreciating it more now. Anything that introduces genius Stephen Sondheim to people is something I support.
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Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet of Street (2007) Theatrical Trailer

YouTube video by Amblin

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19h

*ding ding* We’re seeing rampant lawlessness from the Trump admin @billybinion.bsky.social

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 1d

Who asked this idiotic setup question? WHO?

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 1d

Dolly says she's fine.
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I ain’t dead yet!

YouTube video by Dolly Parton

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 1d

ATTENTION FLORIDIANS ‼️

If you got a new ID on or after July 31, 2024—you need to update your voter registration with your new ID number ASAP!

📢 www.wctv.tv/2025/10/03/n...

#DCFL

New driver’s licenses could cause voting problems in Florida, unless you update your registration

Since July 2024, Floridians renewing or replacing their driver licenses have been issued new, randomized ID numbers.

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 1d

"Trillions" of dollars of American money via US businesses paying the import tax: tariffs. WE ARE paying those "trillions." Does everyone know this? I feel double-taxed.

Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 1d

Do not give Donny2Dolls what he wants. Definitely protest and definitely do so peacefully.

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The Real Reason Trump Wants To Invade Chicago and Portland

YouTube video by Robert Reich

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Taffy Marlington @taffymarlington.bsky.social · 1d

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