@arizonagal.bsky.social
📚 Book Worm 📚 / INFJ / 56 / Cancer Survivor / Feminist / Arizona 🌵
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why is *every* newspaper/programme running with the headline "tariffs are paused" when they haven't been.
What's happened is that every country (except China) gets a flat rate of 10% for 90 days.
What's happened is that every country (except China) gets a flat rate of 10% for 90 days.
April 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
why is *every* newspaper/programme running with the headline "tariffs are paused" when they haven't been.
What's happened is that every country (except China) gets a flat rate of 10% for 90 days.
What's happened is that every country (except China) gets a flat rate of 10% for 90 days.
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I use the free library app BorrowBox.
#supportyourlocallibrary
#supportyourlocallibrary
February 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I use the free library app BorrowBox.
#supportyourlocallibrary
#supportyourlocallibrary
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Yes and there's more thrifty places to get physical books also besides Amazon #bookswap #booklover
discover.hubpages.com/living/Websi...
discover.hubpages.com/living/Websi...
The Ultimate Guide to Decluttering Your Books: Sell, Swap, and Simplify
Reading and collecting books can be a costly hobby. But there are many great sites out there that will help you keep those costs down by trading books online.
discover.hubpages.com
February 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Yes and there's more thrifty places to get physical books also besides Amazon #bookswap #booklover
discover.hubpages.com/living/Websi...
discover.hubpages.com/living/Websi...
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Trump on sending US troops to Gaza: "If it's necessary, we'll do that. We're gonna take over that piece. And we're gonna develop it."
February 5, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Trump on sending US troops to Gaza: "If it's necessary, we'll do that. We're gonna take over that piece. And we're gonna develop it."
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Federal employees have received a copy of the deferred resignation agreement.
Contains a lot of brow-raising lines such as, "Employee waives any claim that could be brought on Employee’s behalf by another entity, including Employee’s labor union."
Full text shared with me:
Contains a lot of brow-raising lines such as, "Employee waives any claim that could be brought on Employee’s behalf by another entity, including Employee’s labor union."
Full text shared with me:
![Deferred Resignation Agreement
This agreement is between [AGENCY] and the Employee identified below.
WHEREAS, on or about January 28, 2025, OPM circulated a memorandum to all [AGENCY] employees (Fork in the Road Memo) offering them a voluntary deferred resignation option. The offer allows those employees who accept the offer by February 6, 2025 to retain all pay and benefits and exempts them from all applicable in-person work requirements until September 30, 2025, or earlier if they choose to accelerate the resignation date for any reason (Deferred Resignation Program); and
WHEREAS, [AGENCY] has received Employee’s voluntary request to be included in the Deferred Resignation Program; and
WHEREAS, [AGENCY] accepts Employee’s request to be included in the Deferred Resignation Program; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to express the terms and conditions of the agreement between the parties concerning Employee’s participation in the Deferred Resignation Program.
WHEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Employee is accepted into the Deferred Resignation Program.
Employee agrees to continue working through February 28, 2025, in an effort to ensure a smooth transition of Employee’s duties, responsibilities and work assignments to other staff. Employee is exempt from all in-person work requirements. Employee agrees to turn in all [AGENCY] equipment and property on or before February 28, 2025, as directed by Employee’s supervisor.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ejihld4sywvvqwe67cdkn4jq/bafkreigyjx7ee7ylajigg7e7judfiwf74nnnyz44plwn6ly5yoqolg63na@jpeg)
![By signing this agreement, the parties acknowledge that they have entered the agreement knowingly, voluntarily, and free from improper influence, coercion, or duress. Employee understands that this agreement cannot be rescinded, except in the sole discretion of the [AGENCY HEAD], which shall not be subject to review at the Merit Systems Protection Board or otherwise.
Employee acknowledges that [AGENCY], in conjunction with all other federal departments, agencies and units, will immediately rely on the terms of this agreement in consolidating and reassigning roles and otherwise taking steps to reform the agency workforce. Consequently, Employee understands that this agreement is final and Employee’s decision to resign effective September 30, 2025, unless Employee resigns or retires earlier as set forth above, is final. [AGENCY] shall comply with all terms of this agreement even if Employee’s position is eliminated or reassigned prior to September 30, 2025. Employee shall not be subject to furlough, termination, reduction –in force or layoff as a result of an OPM or federal government reorganization or reduction –in force. Employee agrees to cooperate with steps taken by [AGENCY] (such as reassignment to a different component) to exempt Employee from any reduction in force.
If there is a lapse in appropriations during the term of this agreement that requires Employee to be placed on furlough status, Employee shall be placed on furlough status during the lapse. Once the lapse is over, Employee shall be taken off furlough and shall receive back pay under the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ejihld4sywvvqwe67cdkn4jq/bafkreib2hqyhxv6qqfgjjq764ye5qhmcwbevyjnyr2e3bldjaycpediyce@jpeg)
February 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Federal employees have received a copy of the deferred resignation agreement.
Contains a lot of brow-raising lines such as, "Employee waives any claim that could be brought on Employee’s behalf by another entity, including Employee’s labor union."
Full text shared with me:
Contains a lot of brow-raising lines such as, "Employee waives any claim that could be brought on Employee’s behalf by another entity, including Employee’s labor union."
Full text shared with me:
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Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"
February 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"
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Here is the article written by the person being interviewed in the piece above. It is very detailed, and very terrifying www.crisesnotes.com/elon-musk-wa...
Elon Musk Wants to Get Operational Control of the Treasury’s Payment System. This Could Not Possibly Be More Dangerous
Until Further Notice: Comprehensive coverage of the Trump-Musk Treasury Payments Crisis of 2025
www.crisesnotes.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Here is the article written by the person being interviewed in the piece above. It is very detailed, and very terrifying www.crisesnotes.com/elon-musk-wa...
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At OPM, Musk’s staffers won’t leave—they work around the clock and have even installed sofa beds in the office. Our access to data systems has been restricted, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity and a complete lack of oversight. We are keeping our heads down and documenting everything.
February 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
At OPM, Musk’s staffers won’t leave—they work around the clock and have even installed sofa beds in the office. Our access to data systems has been restricted, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity and a complete lack of oversight. We are keeping our heads down and documenting everything.
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Much of what’s happening right now is ripped straight from Project 2025, which was years in the making, involving hundreds of conservative leaning political organizations, think tanks and foundations.
It’s time for the left to present our own BOLD VISION for America, and inspire people to engage.
It’s time for the left to present our own BOLD VISION for America, and inspire people to engage.
February 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Much of what’s happening right now is ripped straight from Project 2025, which was years in the making, involving hundreds of conservative leaning political organizations, think tanks and foundations.
It’s time for the left to present our own BOLD VISION for America, and inspire people to engage.
It’s time for the left to present our own BOLD VISION for America, and inspire people to engage.
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🚨 🚨 🚨 HOMEWORK 🚨 🚨 🚨
The email address for federal workers to inform on their colleagues is [email protected].
Would be a real shame if folks flooded that inbox, rendering it useless.
The email address for federal workers to inform on their colleagues is [email protected].
Would be a real shame if folks flooded that inbox, rendering it useless.
January 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
🚨 🚨 🚨 HOMEWORK 🚨 🚨 🚨
The email address for federal workers to inform on their colleagues is [email protected].
Would be a real shame if folks flooded that inbox, rendering it useless.
The email address for federal workers to inform on their colleagues is [email protected].
Would be a real shame if folks flooded that inbox, rendering it useless.
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Reposting this here for authors and readers (thanks @clioevansauthor.bsky.social for bringing this to my attention) so we know what we’re up against and why BlueSky will become one of the few places we can promote spicy book content (more in comments since I can only post 4 pics)
November 24, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Reposting this here for authors and readers (thanks @clioevansauthor.bsky.social for bringing this to my attention) so we know what we’re up against and why BlueSky will become one of the few places we can promote spicy book content (more in comments since I can only post 4 pics)
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ICE is planning immigration raids starting Tuesday. Please amplify.
January 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
ICE is planning immigration raids starting Tuesday. Please amplify.
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They have a point.
November 28, 2024 at 9:55 PM
They have a point.
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A government run by billionaires will never be for the people.
November 23, 2024 at 2:44 PM
A government run by billionaires will never be for the people.
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November 19, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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In the Battle of Thermopylae (480BC), a small force of Greek soldiers fought valiantly against a mighty Persian army, knowing they could never win.
Their task was to slow down the Persian advance until reinforcements across Greece could be mustered.
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Their task was to slow down the Persian advance until reinforcements across Greece could be mustered.
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November 19, 2024 at 11:03 PM
In the Battle of Thermopylae (480BC), a small force of Greek soldiers fought valiantly against a mighty Persian army, knowing they could never win.
Their task was to slow down the Persian advance until reinforcements across Greece could be mustered.
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Their task was to slow down the Persian advance until reinforcements across Greece could be mustered.
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Such brazen corruption happening right out in the open. Welcome to the oligarchy.
November 18, 2024 at 2:10 AM
Such brazen corruption happening right out in the open. Welcome to the oligarchy.
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Really America?
This is who we let get away.
This is who we let get away.
November 13, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Really America?
This is who we let get away.
This is who we let get away.
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people who use goodreads: jeff bezos owns goodreads and if you want a better alternative there is a black woman owned company called storygraph that you can use to replace it. you can transfer all of your data from goodreads to storygraph and have your mind be free of trumpie jeff bezos! win win. 💙
November 13, 2024 at 5:24 PM
people who use goodreads: jeff bezos owns goodreads and if you want a better alternative there is a black woman owned company called storygraph that you can use to replace it. you can transfer all of your data from goodreads to storygraph and have your mind be free of trumpie jeff bezos! win win. 💙
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for anyone trying to extricate yourself from the clutches of Amazon: bookstores make more than a third of their money between now & New Year’s, & most bookstores ship nationwide 💌
November 11, 2024 at 10:10 PM
for anyone trying to extricate yourself from the clutches of Amazon: bookstores make more than a third of their money between now & New Year’s, & most bookstores ship nationwide 💌
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When they say “your body, my choice” they’re not just talking about abortion.
November 9, 2024 at 2:19 PM
When they say “your body, my choice” they’re not just talking about abortion.