Karen Vasquez
@themightyturtle.net
Comedian on a break, host of Music on the Brain & The Mighty Turtle podcasts. Newly MFA'd. Life's work: Make you laugh at what scares me.
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ATTN MILITARY: That $1776 you’re getting? He’s taking it out of your already approved BHA and putting his name on it. www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus
More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
ATTN MILITARY: That $1776 you’re getting? He’s taking it out of your already approved BHA and putting his name on it. www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
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Doctors already face criminal charges for providing reproductive healthcare in states with abortion bans.
Now they face up to 30 years for providing care to trans children.
This isn’t medicine.
This isn’t bodily autonomy.
This is the government restricting your rights.
Now they face up to 30 years for providing care to trans children.
This isn’t medicine.
This isn’t bodily autonomy.
This is the government restricting your rights.
December 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Doctors already face criminal charges for providing reproductive healthcare in states with abortion bans.
Now they face up to 30 years for providing care to trans children.
This isn’t medicine.
This isn’t bodily autonomy.
This is the government restricting your rights.
Now they face up to 30 years for providing care to trans children.
This isn’t medicine.
This isn’t bodily autonomy.
This is the government restricting your rights.
TIL Wells Fargo is gradually removing humans from customer service. Wells Fargo refunded two overdraft fees out of 37. I've been sick the last couple of years w/organized pneumonia & sarcoidosis Normally, bankers could give refunds at their discretion. Today, WF refunded of $74 out of $ 1,250.
December 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
TIL Wells Fargo is gradually removing humans from customer service. Wells Fargo refunded two overdraft fees out of 37. I've been sick the last couple of years w/organized pneumonia & sarcoidosis Normally, bankers could give refunds at their discretion. Today, WF refunded of $74 out of $ 1,250.
I will only refer to him as President bag of dicks.
December 16, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I will only refer to him as President bag of dicks.
Best "Airplane!" graphic of the week.
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Best "Airplane!" graphic of the week.
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ATTN: If you were on the Sandwich Guy jury and you'd like to chat, my Signal is in my bio. I'll keep you anonymous! Please share this post!
November 7, 2025 at 1:57 AM
ATTN: If you were on the Sandwich Guy jury and you'd like to chat, my Signal is in my bio. I'll keep you anonymous! Please share this post!
October 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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The energy we need is this suburban dad standing out in the street -- barefoot with Blackhawks pajama pants on -- screaming at the masked goons to get the fuck out of their neighborhood.
October 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The energy we need is this suburban dad standing out in the street -- barefoot with Blackhawks pajama pants on -- screaming at the masked goons to get the fuck out of their neighborhood.
I'm on stage tonight at Post 43 Hollywood for the Art Deco Comedy Hour! There's free parking, a full bar and it's a beautiful venue! Come out and laugh at what scares me!
October 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I'm on stage tonight at Post 43 Hollywood for the Art Deco Comedy Hour! There's free parking, a full bar and it's a beautiful venue! Come out and laugh at what scares me!
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People who tell me “You’re an extreme case, we’re not talking about you” when it comes to disability benefits…
I don’t care.
When you come for one disabled person, you come for us all.
I’m not as selfish as you to do the “Oh I’m alright then”.
I actually care about others.
I don’t care.
When you come for one disabled person, you come for us all.
I’m not as selfish as you to do the “Oh I’m alright then”.
I actually care about others.
October 20, 2025 at 5:41 AM
People who tell me “You’re an extreme case, we’re not talking about you” when it comes to disability benefits…
I don’t care.
When you come for one disabled person, you come for us all.
I’m not as selfish as you to do the “Oh I’m alright then”.
I actually care about others.
I don’t care.
When you come for one disabled person, you come for us all.
I’m not as selfish as you to do the “Oh I’m alright then”.
I actually care about others.
And, I'm back! Stand-up show October 24th. Come out to Hollywood Post 43. There's free parking!! In Hollywood? Yes!
October 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
And, I'm back! Stand-up show October 24th. Come out to Hollywood Post 43. There's free parking!! In Hollywood? Yes!
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It's almost like chronically ill people can be a lot more likely of being stuck in relationships where people hate them bc they can't work. Everyone else thinks it's their fault.
October 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It's almost like chronically ill people can be a lot more likely of being stuck in relationships where people hate them bc they can't work. Everyone else thinks it's their fault.
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social Hi John, I’ve listened to the audiobook twice. Outstanding book! I am buying the physical copy & there's 2 week wait. Congratulations! It is so helpful. I’ve already used it. I have a hard time with listening & reading comprehension as well and I got it. Well done!!!
September 27, 2025 at 3:29 AM
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social Hi John, I’ve listened to the audiobook twice. Outstanding book! I am buying the physical copy & there's 2 week wait. Congratulations! It is so helpful. I’ve already used it. I have a hard time with listening & reading comprehension as well and I got it. Well done!!!
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Tonight on my SiriusXM show from 6 to 9PMET on channel 127:
September 26, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Tonight on my SiriusXM show from 6 to 9PMET on channel 127:
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NYC friends: If you want to see a show where you will Learn and Laugh then check out my fiance's one person show: "Home? A Palestinian Woman's Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness." Hend's autobiograhical show about being a Palestinian born in Israel runs to Oct 11! Tix www.59e59.org/shows/show-d...
September 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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We need to quit wasting time finding a scapegoat for autism, and instead focus all of our efforts on finding a cure for Dunning-Kruger.
September 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We need to quit wasting time finding a scapegoat for autism, and instead focus all of our efforts on finding a cure for Dunning-Kruger.
I think I dated Steven Miller in the '90s. One night he emerges from the bathroom wearing nothing but a fringed had and waving around a red cape.
September 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I think I dated Steven Miller in the '90s. One night he emerges from the bathroom wearing nothing but a fringed had and waving around a red cape.
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What a weird-ass Rapture. Only the Constitution disappeared.
September 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
What a weird-ass Rapture. Only the Constitution disappeared.
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When an authoritarian, thin-skinned president forbids me to criticize him, some hear that as a threat, but I hear it as a challenge.
September 19, 2025 at 2:39 AM
When an authoritarian, thin-skinned president forbids me to criticize him, some hear that as a threat, but I hear it as a challenge.
How can Trump be mad about unemployment numbers? He's the one firing everyone.
September 17, 2025 at 4:27 AM
How can Trump be mad about unemployment numbers? He's the one firing everyone.
The more I hear about Gislaine Maxwell, the more I wonder if we should just call her Aunt Lydia?
September 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The more I hear about Gislaine Maxwell, the more I wonder if we should just call her Aunt Lydia?
Since we’re changing names and moving military bases, let’s change the name of the Trump Administration to The Department of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse.
Changing the name of the Department of Defense will cost billions.We could build units for all unhoused veterans. Or give service members a pay raise so 35K active duty members wouldn’t have to rely on food stamps. Or… or… or…
September 6, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Since we’re changing names and moving military bases, let’s change the name of the Trump Administration to The Department of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse.
@yrfatfriend.bsky.social omg! I am so glad you’re doing the seed oil episode! I’m listening now. I love this show. Rock on sister!
August 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM
@yrfatfriend.bsky.social omg! I am so glad you’re doing the seed oil episode! I’m listening now. I love this show. Rock on sister!