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Not My Cat

@tamarz.bsky.social

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Public health researcher. Retired but still interested Married to fellow liberal Mother of 2 grown kids Weaver, knitter Pro: democracy, women's rights, LGBTQ, racial justice We are Jewish supporters of Palestinian rights & independence She/her

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Not My Cat @tamarz.bsky.social · 20h

Peter Thiel talking about JRR Tolkien's LOTR has the same off flavor as Ted Cruz quoting from The Princess Bride or reading from Dr Seuss's Green Eggs & Ham.
Neither Thiel nor Cruz has any understanding of the authors or of the themes and values they were communicating.

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Not My Cat @tamarz.bsky.social · 20h

Two excellent Members of Congress!
Thank you!

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Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 22h

Breaking down 3 myths about the government shutdown with @mcbride.house.gov (she still can't find the Republicans on the House side).

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Not My Cat @tamarz.bsky.social · 20h

😅😅😅

Not My Cat @tamarz.bsky.social · 20h

Border Patrol is supposed to operate only within 100 air miles of our borders. So Homeland Security claims that Border Patrol can be in Chicago bcs shore of Lake Michigan is the border.
But if the shore of Lake Michigan is the boundary. doesn't that mean that Canada owns all of Lake Michigan?

Not My Cat @tamarz.bsky.social · 20h

yep. Mentally incompetent. Given how often Melania is around now, my bet is they're paying her off to be his caretaker.

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Not My Cat @tamarz.bsky.social · 21h

the study ignored the fact that painful penal infections are more common in uncircumcised boys which means they also get pain medication.
But rfk jr doesn't care about the quality of scientific research. He picks the studies that support his views and if there aren't any, he just makes them up.

Not My Cat @tamarz.bsky.social · 21h

🤣🤣🤣
As a researcher, I had to check on rfk jr's claims. I found a 2015 study which seems to support him. And I also found a paper debunking it. Although the original study had a large sample size, the actual number of kids *with* autism in the study was TINY. And, as the debunkers pointed out,

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Norm @nberlin32.bsky.social · 2d

The FBI finally found a major Chapter of Antifa…Hiding in plain sight. Kash,go get these guys. Better bring a shovel…

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Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 1d

I hereby nominate the Portland Frog for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Municipal Fox @amunicipalfox.bsky.social · 2d

This frog is your FRIEND
He fights for FREEDOM

Person in a frog costume faces down ICE agents

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

More than half of world’s bird species in decline, as leaders meet on extinction crisis

Biodiversity losses are growing, the IUCN reports as summit opens, but green turtle’s recovery ‘reminds us conservation works’ More than half of all bird species are in decline, according to a new global assessment, with deforestation driving sharp falls in populations across the planet. On the eve of a key biodiversity summit in the UAE, scientists have issued a fresh warning about the health of bird populations, with 61% of assessed species now recording declines in their numbers. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Not My Cat @tamarz.bsky.social · 2d

They're just illegal a$$holes.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

GOV. PRITZKER: “This is a convicted felon threatening to jail me? He’s an unhinged, insecure wannabe dictator. Come and get me.”

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Master Elrond [he/him] @inuyasha1953.bsky.social · 3d

If you ever find yourself zip tying a child's hands I wanna be really clear with you on what this says about you. You're not one of the "good guys." You're the problem. Your soul is rotten. Your intentions are evil. And whoever is above you telling you to do this is the pure embodiment of evil.

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camiegirl.bsky.social @camiegirl.bsky.social · 3d

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Not My Cat @tamarz.bsky.social · 2d

That's an amazing statement. Thank you!

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JazzReads📚 @jazzreads.bsky.social · 12d

So exhausting..

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richard68.bsky.social @richard68.bsky.social · 2d

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Not My Cat @tamarz.bsky.social · 3d

Of course the far right wrecks their country. When you care only for yourself, you're not going to make decisions in the best interests of the country. And the far right is completely selfish and self-centered, by definition.

Michael @therightarticle.bsky.social · 4d

Argentina's Milei launches new book with rock concert amid political turmoil

He wrecks the country. It's what the far right do.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY8s...

Argentina's Milei launches new book with rock concert amid political turmoil

YouTube video by Al Jazeera English

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DreadwoodGirl @redwoodgirl.bsky.social · 3d

People who are alive and healthy now will die early because of RFK Jr. And most Americans have no idea. I think people who've never been in a relationship with a narcissist, or don't know they're in one, cannot comprehend it when someone you're supposed to trust is actively harming you.

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Not My Cat @tamarz.bsky.social · 3d

That sounds delicious! I might try that with some relatively healthy hot dogs I recently bought.
what are sports peppers?
and I'd have to buy the celery salt.

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PoliticalNash @politicalnash.bsky.social · 3d

Looks like federal workers won’t get back pay and I’m sure those who support felonious orangina are going to be thrilled about how trump really cares about people. #TrumpShutdown #NoBackPayForFederalWorkers
#DV1 #ProudBlue

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row

Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

www.choosechicago.com

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Not My Cat @tamarz.bsky.social · 3d

I just looked it up and it sounds similar to the pizza I grew up with here in the MD suburbs of DC. Ledo's (which is a bigger chain now), is made in a rectangular baking pan, cut in squares and has a thin crust that's flaky& crackly. It's my favorite of the chain store pizzas.

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