Ann
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An artist with luminous visions, born in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont on Lake Memphremagog.
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@acontois.bsky.social
· Apr 21
ICE recruits and trains new modern-day Gestapo at an old military base in Glynco, Georgia. Perhaps there should be more protest activity around there, subjecting prospective trainees to walk a line of shame onto the base? Maybe think twice as to what they are about to sign up for?
Find your local event at nokings.org/#map.
Bring your family and friends. Stand up with everyone you love, for the country you hold dear.
Bring your family and friends. Stand up with everyone you love, for the country you hold dear.
Authoritarianism is a cancer. And it's growing, metastasizing. In America. Now.
YOU are the cure. Do your part and join us on Saturday.
Do it for your country. For the Constitution. For your freedoms.
While you still can.
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YOU are the cure. Do your part and join us on Saturday.
Do it for your country. For the Constitution. For your freedoms.
While you still can.
@ofthebraveusa.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
LA authorities are able to access law enforcement assistance at a moment’s notice. We are in close coordination with the city and county, and there is currently no unmet need. The Guard has been admirably serving LA throughout recovery. This is the wrong mission and will erode public trust."
Newsom
Newsom
June 8, 2025 at 7:06 AM
LA authorities are able to access law enforcement assistance at a moment’s notice. We are in close coordination with the city and county, and there is currently no unmet need. The Guard has been admirably serving LA throughout recovery. This is the wrong mission and will erode public trust."
Newsom
Newsom
"The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions."
June 8, 2025 at 7:04 AM
"The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions."
"Just following orders" was NOT an accepatable defense at the Nuremberg Trials, for crimes against humanity, and it is NOT a defense now either. Our military is being ordered to act against our own citizens. Without consent from CA Governor Newsom,Trump ordered National Guard into Los Angeles.
June 8, 2025 at 7:02 AM
"Just following orders" was NOT an accepatable defense at the Nuremberg Trials, for crimes against humanity, and it is NOT a defense now either. Our military is being ordered to act against our own citizens. Without consent from CA Governor Newsom,Trump ordered National Guard into Los Angeles.
Is this where DOGE/Musk/Vought are getting their ideas?
"Slimming Down" is a 1984 British SCATHINGLY DARK comedy/political satire with Ian Richardson and Prunella Scales. Unnerving, 41 years later, this cautionary tale appears to be unfolding in our own times...
"Slimming Down" is a 1984 British SCATHINGLY DARK comedy/political satire with Ian Richardson and Prunella Scales. Unnerving, 41 years later, this cautionary tale appears to be unfolding in our own times...
Slimming Down starring Prunella Scales, Ian Richardson and Nicholas Lyndhurst (1984)
YouTube video by Classic British Telly
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May 20, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Is this where DOGE/Musk/Vought are getting their ideas?
"Slimming Down" is a 1984 British SCATHINGLY DARK comedy/political satire with Ian Richardson and Prunella Scales. Unnerving, 41 years later, this cautionary tale appears to be unfolding in our own times...
"Slimming Down" is a 1984 British SCATHINGLY DARK comedy/political satire with Ian Richardson and Prunella Scales. Unnerving, 41 years later, this cautionary tale appears to be unfolding in our own times...
My favorite commission from many moons ago...stained glass entryway door in Colorado.
May 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
My favorite commission from many moons ago...stained glass entryway door in Colorado.
I've been wondering why there seems to be woefully little investigative reporting on the sheer magnitude of energy and environmental resources that will be diverted from the human populace to support AI dominance...
May 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I've been wondering why there seems to be woefully little investigative reporting on the sheer magnitude of energy and environmental resources that will be diverted from the human populace to support AI dominance...
North-West Pakistan Intervention 2004-2018
Iraq War 2003-2012
Somali Intervention 2007-present
Libya Intervention 2015-2019
Iraq War 2003-2012
Somali Intervention 2007-present
Libya Intervention 2015-2019
May 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
North-West Pakistan Intervention 2004-2018
Iraq War 2003-2012
Somali Intervention 2007-present
Libya Intervention 2015-2019
Iraq War 2003-2012
Somali Intervention 2007-present
Libya Intervention 2015-2019
Black Hawk War 1832
Mexican-American War 1846-1848
Civil War 1861-1865
Spanish-American War 1898 Philippine-American War 1899-1903
WWI 1914-1918
WWII 1941-1945
Korean War 1950-1953
Vietnam War 1965-1975
Gulf War 1990-1991
Afganistan War 2001-2021
Yemen Intervention 2002-present
Mexican-American War 1846-1848
Civil War 1861-1865
Spanish-American War 1898 Philippine-American War 1899-1903
WWI 1914-1918
WWII 1941-1945
Korean War 1950-1953
Vietnam War 1965-1975
Gulf War 1990-1991
Afganistan War 2001-2021
Yemen Intervention 2002-present
May 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Black Hawk War 1832
Mexican-American War 1846-1848
Civil War 1861-1865
Spanish-American War 1898 Philippine-American War 1899-1903
WWI 1914-1918
WWII 1941-1945
Korean War 1950-1953
Vietnam War 1965-1975
Gulf War 1990-1991
Afganistan War 2001-2021
Yemen Intervention 2002-present
Mexican-American War 1846-1848
Civil War 1861-1865
Spanish-American War 1898 Philippine-American War 1899-1903
WWI 1914-1918
WWII 1941-1945
Korean War 1950-1953
Vietnam War 1965-1975
Gulf War 1990-1991
Afganistan War 2001-2021
Yemen Intervention 2002-present
If we need to have a separate day to honor veterans of every war our country has participated in, there won't be time for much else. Let's see:
Indian Wars 1609-1924
American Revolutionary War 1775-1783
Quasi War 1798-1800
Tripolitan War 1801-1805
War of 1812-1815
Seminole Wars 1817-1858
Indian Wars 1609-1924
American Revolutionary War 1775-1783
Quasi War 1798-1800
Tripolitan War 1801-1805
War of 1812-1815
Seminole Wars 1817-1858
May 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
If we need to have a separate day to honor veterans of every war our country has participated in, there won't be time for much else. Let's see:
Indian Wars 1609-1924
American Revolutionary War 1775-1783
Quasi War 1798-1800
Tripolitan War 1801-1805
War of 1812-1815
Seminole Wars 1817-1858
Indian Wars 1609-1924
American Revolutionary War 1775-1783
Quasi War 1798-1800
Tripolitan War 1801-1805
War of 1812-1815
Seminole Wars 1817-1858
April 25 - Executive Director of the Port of Oakland, California, Kristi McKenney noted that the lack of import trade will hurt exports as well, endangering the jobs of dockworkers, warehouse workers, and truck operators. www.portofoakland.com/port-of-oakl....
Port of Oakland hosts stakeholder roundtable regarding tariffs
Discussion led by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and Port officials Oakland, Calif. – April 25, 2025: The Port of Oakland convened a stakeholder roundtable at Port headquarters regarding tariff impacts....
www.portofoakland.com
May 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
April 25 - Executive Director of the Port of Oakland, California, Kristi McKenney noted that the lack of import trade will hurt exports as well, endangering the jobs of dockworkers, warehouse workers, and truck operators. www.portofoakland.com/port-of-oakl....
April 29 - Executive Director Gene Seroka of the Port of Los Angeles told CNBC’s Squawk Box yesterday that beginning next week, shipping volume at the port will drop over 35%.
www.cnbc.com/2025/04/29/p...
www.cnbc.com/2025/04/29/p...
Port of Los Angeles says shipping volume will plummet 35% next week as China tariffs start to bite
Shipments from China to the U.S. west coast appear poised to drop sharply in May.
www.cnbc.com
May 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
April 29 - Executive Director Gene Seroka of the Port of Los Angeles told CNBC’s Squawk Box yesterday that beginning next week, shipping volume at the port will drop over 35%.
www.cnbc.com/2025/04/29/p...
www.cnbc.com/2025/04/29/p...
Now it begins...
April 29 (Reuters) - United Parcel Service said on Tuesday it would slash 20,000 jobs and shut 73 facilities as part of a planned reduction in deliveries for Amazon.com, and amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs that are roiling global trade.
April 29 (Reuters) - United Parcel Service said on Tuesday it would slash 20,000 jobs and shut 73 facilities as part of a planned reduction in deliveries for Amazon.com, and amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs that are roiling global trade.
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
May 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Now it begins...
April 29 (Reuters) - United Parcel Service said on Tuesday it would slash 20,000 jobs and shut 73 facilities as part of a planned reduction in deliveries for Amazon.com, and amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs that are roiling global trade.
April 29 (Reuters) - United Parcel Service said on Tuesday it would slash 20,000 jobs and shut 73 facilities as part of a planned reduction in deliveries for Amazon.com, and amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs that are roiling global trade.
ICE recruits and trains new modern-day Gestapo at an old military base in Glynco, Georgia. Perhaps there should be more protest activity around there, subjecting prospective trainees to walk a line of shame onto the base? Maybe think twice as to what they are about to sign up for?
April 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
ICE recruits and trains new modern-day Gestapo at an old military base in Glynco, Georgia. Perhaps there should be more protest activity around there, subjecting prospective trainees to walk a line of shame onto the base? Maybe think twice as to what they are about to sign up for?
Scary, when one can attend an educational conference encompassing the potential impact of A.I. and not even know HOW TO PRONOUNCE the name? Did she, and her surrounding clueless minions, spend most of their time shopping and dining out?
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April 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Scary, when one can attend an educational conference encompassing the potential impact of A.I. and not even know HOW TO PRONOUNCE the name? Did she, and her surrounding clueless minions, spend most of their time shopping and dining out?
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Why is there a NEW QUESTION on the IRS 1040 form, asking you to identify by name, if you are "treating a nonresident alien or dual-status alien spouse as a U.S. resident?"
April 15, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Why is there a NEW QUESTION on the IRS 1040 form, asking you to identify by name, if you are "treating a nonresident alien or dual-status alien spouse as a U.S. resident?"
My "Luna Pony." Watercolor, ink with gold and silver leaf...6"x9"
The original has sold but I will have giclee prints, hand-embellished with Dutch gold and silver, available soon.
The original has sold but I will have giclee prints, hand-embellished with Dutch gold and silver, available soon.
April 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
My "Luna Pony." Watercolor, ink with gold and silver leaf...6"x9"
The original has sold but I will have giclee prints, hand-embellished with Dutch gold and silver, available soon.
The original has sold but I will have giclee prints, hand-embellished with Dutch gold and silver, available soon.
Hands Off demonstration in Spokane, Washington April 5,2025: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Thousands of protesters line Division Street in Spokane, hundreds more protest in Cd'A to rally against Trump, Musk
Thousands of protesters lined Spokane’s North Division Street and hundreds more poured onto the side of U.S. Highway 95 in Coeur d’Alene Saturday to rally against the policies of President Donald Trum...
www.spokesman.com
April 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Hands Off demonstration in Spokane, Washington April 5,2025: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Guidelines for Hands Off protest gatherings...
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April 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Guidelines for Hands Off protest gatherings...
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National Mobilization HANDS OFF! Peaceful demonstration...Spokane local location is at:
BA Clark Park, in Garland District
3pm-4:30pm this Saturday April 5th
3922 N Normandie St
Spokane, WA 99205
www.mobilize.us/handsoff/eve...
BA Clark Park, in Garland District
3pm-4:30pm this Saturday April 5th
3922 N Normandie St
Spokane, WA 99205
www.mobilize.us/handsoff/eve...
Hands Off! Spokane Fights Back · Hands Off
**Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them.** Spokane is fighting back!
They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—an...
www.mobilize.us
April 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
National Mobilization HANDS OFF! Peaceful demonstration...Spokane local location is at:
BA Clark Park, in Garland District
3pm-4:30pm this Saturday April 5th
3922 N Normandie St
Spokane, WA 99205
www.mobilize.us/handsoff/eve...
BA Clark Park, in Garland District
3pm-4:30pm this Saturday April 5th
3922 N Normandie St
Spokane, WA 99205
www.mobilize.us/handsoff/eve...
Gen. McCaffrey states he believes that the Signal app was purposely used by this admininstration's top cabinet members, to circumvent the Official Records Act. Millions of our tax dollars have been spent to create secure channels for sensitive discussions, and these folks chose to not use them.
March 28, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Gen. McCaffrey states he believes that the Signal app was purposely used by this admininstration's top cabinet members, to circumvent the Official Records Act. Millions of our tax dollars have been spent to create secure channels for sensitive discussions, and these folks chose to not use them.