Karen A. Virus
@tragicpenname.bsky.social
Cyclist. Dad. Know-it-all. Surfer. Committed environmentalist/breakfast cereal enthusiast. Short-term memory-loss sufferer. Cyclist. Dad. Trying to follow back everyone.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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A reminder that before the Trump admin/RFK took over this year, the U.S. had officially declared measles eliminated in 2000.
The measles outbreak in South Carolina is “accelerating” with no end in sight following Thanksgiving and other large gatherings, state health officials say.
South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine
Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:23 AM
A reminder that before the Trump admin/RFK took over this year, the U.S. had officially declared measles eliminated in 2000.
“We have met the Pirates of the Caribbean, and they are us.”
December 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
“We have met the Pirates of the Caribbean, and they are us.”
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The way that this administration is targeting and harassing Somalians in Minneapolis is disgusting and vile. Keep filming this because one day we are going to hold these agents accountable. Last I heard peacefully protesting doesn’t warrant being sprayed with chemical irritants.
December 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The way that this administration is targeting and harassing Somalians in Minneapolis is disgusting and vile. Keep filming this because one day we are going to hold these agents accountable. Last I heard peacefully protesting doesn’t warrant being sprayed with chemical irritants.
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🚨 Today, I formally introduced articles of impeachment against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
December 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🚨 Today, I formally introduced articles of impeachment against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
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An important opinion piece, because it lays out the facts.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
An important opinion piece, because it lays out the facts.
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Fine. Give us the Epstein files in Times New Roman, then.
December 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Fine. Give us the Epstein files in Times New Roman, then.
“NBA Cup” inspires in me the same feelings as Trump‘s FIFA peace prize.
December 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“NBA Cup” inspires in me the same feelings as Trump‘s FIFA peace prize.
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This #HumanRightsDay I am proud to be supporting Amnesty International’s efforts to support asylum seekers, immigrants, and refugees, as well as stopping the spread of dangerous authoritarian practices. Join me! amnestyusa.org/act
December 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This #HumanRightsDay I am proud to be supporting Amnesty International’s efforts to support asylum seekers, immigrants, and refugees, as well as stopping the spread of dangerous authoritarian practices. Join me! amnestyusa.org/act
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People keep wondering why they're going after Venezuela. It's because they want to do regime change and control its oil, then use a big tract of land there to keep a tax free "network state" that looks like Dubai but operates like Rhodesia. They are saying this out loud! Believe them!
December 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
People keep wondering why they're going after Venezuela. It's because they want to do regime change and control its oil, then use a big tract of land there to keep a tax free "network state" that looks like Dubai but operates like Rhodesia. They are saying this out loud! Believe them!
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Senate Republicans want to pass a backdoor abortion ban through the ACA by blocking PRIVATE insurance from covering abortion care.
This is not about Hyde—it's an unprecedented NEW attack on abortion access. Not on my watch.
This is not about Hyde—it's an unprecedented NEW attack on abortion access. Not on my watch.
December 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Senate Republicans want to pass a backdoor abortion ban through the ACA by blocking PRIVATE insurance from covering abortion care.
This is not about Hyde—it's an unprecedented NEW attack on abortion access. Not on my watch.
This is not about Hyde—it's an unprecedented NEW attack on abortion access. Not on my watch.
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This is what appeasing this asshole will get you every time.
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"The Fifa president does not have the authority to unilaterally dictate the organisation's mission, strategic direction, policies and values."
‘Fifa accused of breaching own rules with Trump award’
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
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"The Fifa president does not have the authority to unilaterally dictate the organisation's mission, strategic direction, policies and values."
‘Fifa accused of breaching own rules with Trump award’
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Gianni Infantino: Fifa president accused of breaking rules after giving Donald Trump peace prize
Gianni Infantino is accused of breaking Fifa rules by a campaign group after giving United States President Donald Trump a peace prize.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:09 AM
This is what appeasing this asshole will get you every time.
🤷♀️ 😮💨 🤦♀️
"The Fifa president does not have the authority to unilaterally dictate the organisation's mission, strategic direction, policies and values."
‘Fifa accused of breaching own rules with Trump award’
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
🤷♀️ 😮💨 🤦♀️
"The Fifa president does not have the authority to unilaterally dictate the organisation's mission, strategic direction, policies and values."
‘Fifa accused of breaching own rules with Trump award’
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
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Donald Trump just ended a rule that required airlines to compensate you for delayed or canceled flights.
Why?
Maybe because the airlines donated big bucks to Trump. Or maybe because the Secretary of Transportation used to be an airline lobbyist.
Either way, you lose.
Why?
Maybe because the airlines donated big bucks to Trump. Or maybe because the Secretary of Transportation used to be an airline lobbyist.
Either way, you lose.
Trump just ended a rule that required airlines to compensate you for delayed or canceled flights.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
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December 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Donald Trump just ended a rule that required airlines to compensate you for delayed or canceled flights.
Why?
Maybe because the airlines donated big bucks to Trump. Or maybe because the Secretary of Transportation used to be an airline lobbyist.
Either way, you lose.
Why?
Maybe because the airlines donated big bucks to Trump. Or maybe because the Secretary of Transportation used to be an airline lobbyist.
Either way, you lose.
“Miracle on 34th Street” is a Christmas movie!!
Fight me.
Fight me.
December 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
“Miracle on 34th Street” is a Christmas movie!!
Fight me.
Fight me.
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It is absolutely wild that the guy who won’t stop yelling about law and order is now personally stepping in to keep January 6 documents hidden from the police officers who were attacked that day. He knows exactly what’s in those files and he is terrified the country will see it.
December 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It is absolutely wild that the guy who won’t stop yelling about law and order is now personally stepping in to keep January 6 documents hidden from the police officers who were attacked that day. He knows exactly what’s in those files and he is terrified the country will see it.
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🚨BREAKING: More than 300,000 Missourians have signed a petition demanding that the gerrymander be put to a statewide referendum, advocacy organization People Not Politicians announced as it delivered those signatures to the state government Tuesday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
300,000 Missouri Voters Sign Petition To Put GOP Gerrymander to Statewide Vote
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
🚨BREAKING: More than 300,000 Missourians have signed a petition demanding that the gerrymander be put to a statewide referendum, advocacy organization People Not Politicians announced as it delivered those signatures to the state government Tuesday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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I only know that Laura Ingraham went to Dartmouth because I once read an appalling account of her time there. She went to a Gay Students Association meeting. And then printed the members' names in the school newspaper. This was during the height of the AIDS crisis. She is evil.
December 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I only know that Laura Ingraham went to Dartmouth because I once read an appalling account of her time there. She went to a Gay Students Association meeting. And then printed the members' names in the school newspaper. This was during the height of the AIDS crisis. She is evil.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Where is the Musk library? The Musk hospital wing? The Musk cancer research center? The Musk research institute for vehicular safety? The Musk performing arts center?
December 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Where is the Musk library? The Musk hospital wing? The Musk cancer research center? The Musk research institute for vehicular safety? The Musk performing arts center?
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December 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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The Democrat in Miami just defeated the Republican ICE cheerleader for mayor. Turns out even in Florida, people are tired of cruelty masquerading as leadership. Republicans had held this seat for the last three decades. Let that…sink in.
December 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The Democrat in Miami just defeated the Republican ICE cheerleader for mayor. Turns out even in Florida, people are tired of cruelty masquerading as leadership. Republicans had held this seat for the last three decades. Let that…sink in.
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“From Day One of Trump’s second term, there has been a callous indifference to human life….But the media, and the watchdogs, have struggled to convey this reality with so many of the deaths taking place off camera.” Timely reminder from @willbunch.bsky.social
It's great that the media, Congress is going all Watergate on one of Trump's many crimes, the 'double-tap' murder of 2 Caribbean sailors
But the reality is that Trump's death cult has killed hundreds of thousands, mostly through senseless USAID cuts
My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
But the reality is that Trump's death cult has killed hundreds of thousands, mostly through senseless USAID cuts
My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
The Trump regime murders that aren’t on video | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, troubled Mount Airy Lodge is a perfect Trump venue.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
“From Day One of Trump’s second term, there has been a callous indifference to human life….But the media, and the watchdogs, have struggled to convey this reality with so many of the deaths taking place off camera.” Timely reminder from @willbunch.bsky.social
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Trump swore he’d make housing “affordable.” Instead we’re staring down mortgages so long you’d need to pass the keys down like a family heirloom.
#TrumpInflationCrisis
#TrumpInflationCrisis
December 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Trump swore he’d make housing “affordable.” Instead we’re staring down mortgages so long you’d need to pass the keys down like a family heirloom.
#TrumpInflationCrisis
#TrumpInflationCrisis
It’s cute when people say that House majority leader “Mike Johnson is bad at his job,” when that’s the only reason he was elevated to the post.
December 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
It’s cute when people say that House majority leader “Mike Johnson is bad at his job,” when that’s the only reason he was elevated to the post.