Baymama1
@baymama1.bsky.social
Lover of the arts, news junkie, exasperated Democrat. Ready to join the resistance!
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RFK Jr. “says his ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Commission report harnesses ‘gold-standard’ science, citing more than 500 studies… Those citations, though, are rife with errors, from broken links to misstated conclusions. Seven of the cited sources don’t appear to exist at all.”
The MAHA Report Cites Studies That Don’t Exist
The Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” report misinterprets some studies and cites others that don’t exist, according to the listed authors.
www.notus.org
May 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
RFK Jr. “says his ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Commission report harnesses ‘gold-standard’ science, citing more than 500 studies… Those citations, though, are rife with errors, from broken links to misstated conclusions. Seven of the cited sources don’t appear to exist at all.”
He is a deeply flawed human
Weeks after Trump suggested that children should be less materialistic if his tariffs result in higher toy prices, Joni Ernst reminded voters of their own mortality during a conversation about healthcare cuts.
World’s worst mindfulness influencers…
@jezebeldotcom.bsky.social
World’s worst mindfulness influencers…
@jezebeldotcom.bsky.social
GOP Senator Helpfully Reminds Constituents Worried About Medicaid Cuts That All Humans Die
Barf Bag: Iowa's Joni Ernst, who is up for re-election next year, told voters at a town hall that healthcare cuts don't matter because "we all are going to die."
www.jezebel.com
May 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
He is a deeply flawed human
good riddance
UPDATE: Elon Musk is leaving the Department of Government Efficiency effort. His 130 day tenure was marked by legal setbacks, overstated savings claims and little evidence DOGE made things more efficient.
Elon Musk is leaving the federal government. What's next for DOGE?
Elon Musk is leaving the Department of Government Efficiency effort. His 130 day tenure was marked by legal setbacks, overstated savings claims and little evidence DOGE made things more efficient.
n.pr
May 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
good riddance
ONe of the smartest women in music!
Taylor Swift announced Friday that she bought her masters back from Shamrock Capital, meaning she owns her full music catalog for the first time.
Taylor Swift just bought back her masters. She's happy to render her 'Taylor's Version' project moot.
Taylor Swift announced Friday that she bought her masters back from Shamrock Capital, meaning she owns her full music catalog for the first time.
www.businessinsider.com
May 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
ONe of the smartest women in music!
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We fired veterans who took crisis calls from other veterans and we will abolish the suicide hotline for LGBT+ people. But never fear: revolutionary data management from DOGE will ensure that you’ll never know how many Americans kill themselves this year.
by Pete Hegseth, RFK Jr, and Elon Musk
by Pete Hegseth, RFK Jr, and Elon Musk
April 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We fired veterans who took crisis calls from other veterans and we will abolish the suicide hotline for LGBT+ people. But never fear: revolutionary data management from DOGE will ensure that you’ll never know how many Americans kill themselves this year.
by Pete Hegseth, RFK Jr, and Elon Musk
by Pete Hegseth, RFK Jr, and Elon Musk
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This case is about more than transparency—it’s also about preserving checks & balances against abuses of power. When the exec branch hides how it is—or isn't— spending, it's harder to hold it accountable. More on our work to uphold Congress's power of the purse: protectdemocracy.org/work/checkin...
Checking Presidential Impoundment of Federal Funds - Protect Democracy
We explain what an impoundment of federal funds is, when that action is unlawful, and why it matters that the Trump administration is attempting to freeze — impound — trillions in federal funding.
protectdemocracy.org
April 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This case is about more than transparency—it’s also about preserving checks & balances against abuses of power. When the exec branch hides how it is—or isn't— spending, it's harder to hold it accountable. More on our work to uphold Congress's power of the purse: protectdemocracy.org/work/checkin...
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Good question. Why DOES Pete Hegseth have a Russian phone number? 🤨
March 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Good question. Why DOES Pete Hegseth have a Russian phone number? 🤨
It IS bad.
The United States Secretary of Defense has a Russian email address and a Russian phone number. That seems bad.
March 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It IS bad.
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All around the U.S., federal workers are being informed that they must report to the office to comply with President Trump’s January directive for all government employees to work on-site full-time.
Many remote workers are told they must come to offices hundreds or even thousands of miles away.
Many remote workers are told they must come to offices hundreds or even thousands of miles away.
Federal workers told to report to faraway offices—with days’ notice
Some government employees were told this week that they have until Monday to report to offices that in some cases are hundreds of miles away.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
All around the U.S., federal workers are being informed that they must report to the office to comply with President Trump’s January directive for all government employees to work on-site full-time.
Many remote workers are told they must come to offices hundreds or even thousands of miles away.
Many remote workers are told they must come to offices hundreds or even thousands of miles away.
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1/4 Trump & Musk are gutting FEMA & NOAA, dismantling disaster response as extreme weather worsens. Communities will be left defenseless—while billionaires stand to profit from those who can’t afford to rebuild. Here’s what’s happening & why it matters. #Voices4Victory www.notion.so/alpha2omega/...
Disaster Profiteering: Who Wins, Who Loses? | Notion
Gutting FEMA and NOAA: How Trump’s Cuts Are Dismantling Disaster Response in Real Time
www.notion.so
March 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
1/4 Trump & Musk are gutting FEMA & NOAA, dismantling disaster response as extreme weather worsens. Communities will be left defenseless—while billionaires stand to profit from those who can’t afford to rebuild. Here’s what’s happening & why it matters. #Voices4Victory www.notion.so/alpha2omega/...
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They installed the TV...
At his request...
So he can play video games...
In his office...
In the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
At his request...
So he can play video games...
In his office...
In the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
March 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
They installed the TV...
At his request...
So he can play video games...
In his office...
In the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
At his request...
So he can play video games...
In his office...
In the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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"The White House ordered a stop to the background check investigations after they deemed the process too intrusive..."
abcnews.go.com/Politics/sto...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/sto...
'Highly unusual': White House halts FBI background checks for senior staff, shifts them to Pentagon: Sources
The White House has quietly told the FBI to halt background checks on dozens of the president's top staffers and has transferred the process to the Pentagon, sources say.
abcnews.go.com
March 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"The White House ordered a stop to the background check investigations after they deemed the process too intrusive..."
abcnews.go.com/Politics/sto...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/sto...
He’s been a complete disaster
The SHOCKING DOWNFALL of COWARDLY Senator John Fetterman www.youtube.com/live/lLn-0Mv...
The SHOCKING DOWNFALL of COWARDLY Senator John Fetterman
YouTube video by CLIFF'S EDGE
www.youtube.com
March 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
He’s been a complete disaster
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She’s right!
Extraordinary moment — Nancy Pelosi issues a statement calling on Democratic senators to reject the House funding bill, i.e. to defy Chuck Schumer.
"Democratic senators should listen to the women," she says, referring to Murray/DeLauro who want a 1-month stopgap bill instead.
"Democratic senators should listen to the women," she says, referring to Murray/DeLauro who want a 1-month stopgap bill instead.
March 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
She’s right!
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March 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Amen
Our veterans are the best of us.
Our government has a sacred obligation to look out for them. We have a duty to care for them.
Instead, the corrupt mongrels in charge are firing them in the thousands.
Veterans fought for us.
It's time we fight for them.
Our government has a sacred obligation to look out for them. We have a duty to care for them.
Instead, the corrupt mongrels in charge are firing them in the thousands.
Veterans fought for us.
It's time we fight for them.
March 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Amen
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If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
March 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
Amen!
President Trump’s simpering fealty to Vladimir Putin and Russia is embarrassing and dangerous.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
Live updates: Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after Oval Office blow up
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump in Washington, seeking backing for Ukraine's security against any future Russian aggression.
apnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Amen!
I am embarassed to be an American today.
February 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I am embarassed to be an American today.
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Douglas A. Collins took to social media to tout sweeping cuts to contracts that he said would save the department nearly $2 billion.
But the 875 contracts on the chopping block help cover medical services, fund cancer programs and provide burial services to veterans.
But the 875 contracts on the chopping block help cover medical services, fund cancer programs and provide burial services to veterans.
DOGE to cancel government contracts that help veterans, records show
Records show among the 875 contracts were arrangements to help medical services, fund cancer programs, recruit doctors and provide burial services to veterans.
wapo.st
February 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Veterans Affairs Secretary Douglas A. Collins took to social media to tout sweeping cuts to contracts that he said would save the department nearly $2 billion.
But the 875 contracts on the chopping block help cover medical services, fund cancer programs and provide burial services to veterans.
But the 875 contracts on the chopping block help cover medical services, fund cancer programs and provide burial services to veterans.
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URGENT: The House is set to vote tomorrow on whether to advance $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid — eviscerating essential programs that provide lifesaving services for people with disabilities, children, seniors, and more.
Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.
Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.
Congress: Save Medicaid Now
Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.
action.aclu.org
February 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
URGENT: The House is set to vote tomorrow on whether to advance $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid — eviscerating essential programs that provide lifesaving services for people with disabilities, children, seniors, and more.
Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.
Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.
What could possibly go wrong?
NEW: DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency
DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
wrd.cm
February 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
What could possibly go wrong?
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A series of mistakes by DOGE shows just how arbitrary and destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can get.
The Incompetence of DOGE Is a Feature, Not a Bug
A series of mistakes by DOGE shows just how arbitrary and destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can get.
wrd.cm
February 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A series of mistakes by DOGE shows just how arbitrary and destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can get.
But of course they are lying! No big surprise here.
A new government tracker claims DOGE has saved billions from ending federal contracts. But an NPR analysis of the data finds the claimed savings don't add up.
DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add up
A new government tracker claims DOGE has saved billions from ending federal contracts. But an NPR analysis of the data finds the claimed savings don't add up.
www.npr.org
February 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
But of course they are lying! No big surprise here.