Kate Whitney
@bertbech.bsky.social
Retired RN, avid gardener in a changing climate
Love my husband, dogs, cooking, wine, reading, nature, art & music
Bleeding-heart liberal / red state
#ProChoice #BLM 🏳️🌈
NO KINGS
DM = INSTANT BLOCK
Love my husband, dogs, cooking, wine, reading, nature, art & music
Bleeding-heart liberal / red state
#ProChoice #BLM 🏳️🌈
NO KINGS
DM = INSTANT BLOCK
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We should all be appalled that a person entrusted with one of the most sensitive jobs in all of government seems to be treating his work as child’s play.
December 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
We should all be appalled that a person entrusted with one of the most sensitive jobs in all of government seems to be treating his work as child’s play.
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Sens. Tim Kaine, Rand Paul, Chuck Schumer, and Adam Schiff have filed a War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.
December 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Sens. Tim Kaine, Rand Paul, Chuck Schumer, and Adam Schiff have filed a War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.
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There is virtually no fed criminal law for wealthy people in America right now. Doesn’t exist. Trump’s DOJ either drops their charges or he pardons them. Anyone can buy their way out of prison for the right price on any charge, with crime victims left shattered with no justice.
December 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
There is virtually no fed criminal law for wealthy people in America right now. Doesn’t exist. Trump’s DOJ either drops their charges or he pardons them. Anyone can buy their way out of prison for the right price on any charge, with crime victims left shattered with no justice.
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University of Oklahoma student Samantha Fulnecky turned in a Bible-themed sermon instead of an essay and received a failing grade.
She immediately complained to Republican leaders and right-wing media.
Sadly, her pretend-victimhood is working.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/she-turned...
She immediately complained to Republican leaders and right-wing media.
Sadly, her pretend-victimhood is working.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/she-turned...
She turned in a Bible sermon instead of an essay and failed. Now conservatives say she’s the victim.
Samantha Fulnecky’s Bible-filled essay earned her a failing grade. After whining to Republican leaders, the University of Oklahoma is caving to her demands.
www.friendlyatheist.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
University of Oklahoma student Samantha Fulnecky turned in a Bible-themed sermon instead of an essay and received a failing grade.
She immediately complained to Republican leaders and right-wing media.
Sadly, her pretend-victimhood is working.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/she-turned...
She immediately complained to Republican leaders and right-wing media.
Sadly, her pretend-victimhood is working.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/she-turned...
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My favorite part of this is her contacting the fucking governor first, four hours after getting her essay feedback
November 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
My favorite part of this is her contacting the fucking governor first, four hours after getting her essay feedback
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Putin: ‘Russia is ready to keep fighting until the last Ukrainian dies.’
Western politicians & press: ‘Peace talks have stalled…’
Russia has zero interest in peace. Calling Kremlin demands for Ukrainian surrender ‘peace talks’ is just another way of spreading their propaganda.
Western politicians & press: ‘Peace talks have stalled…’
Russia has zero interest in peace. Calling Kremlin demands for Ukrainian surrender ‘peace talks’ is just another way of spreading their propaganda.
December 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Putin: ‘Russia is ready to keep fighting until the last Ukrainian dies.’
Western politicians & press: ‘Peace talks have stalled…’
Russia has zero interest in peace. Calling Kremlin demands for Ukrainian surrender ‘peace talks’ is just another way of spreading their propaganda.
Western politicians & press: ‘Peace talks have stalled…’
Russia has zero interest in peace. Calling Kremlin demands for Ukrainian surrender ‘peace talks’ is just another way of spreading their propaganda.
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
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Where's the 24-7 coverage on Trump's declining health, inability to stay awake DURING TELEVISED events, cankles, two MRIs, and lack of stamina?
Where's Jake Tapper?
NYT?
Fox?
Corporate Media?
Where's Jake Tapper?
NYT?
Fox?
Corporate Media?
December 3, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Where's the 24-7 coverage on Trump's declining health, inability to stay awake DURING TELEVISED events, cankles, two MRIs, and lack of stamina?
Where's Jake Tapper?
NYT?
Fox?
Corporate Media?
Where's Jake Tapper?
NYT?
Fox?
Corporate Media?
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There’s truly something deeply wrong with these people: all of them.
Fox’s Greg Gutfeld on double tap boat strike: “It's just better for us to kill them in the ocean, make them shark feed, be done with it”
December 3, 2025 at 5:32 AM
There’s truly something deeply wrong with these people: all of them.
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Earlier tonight…well after dark…I snapped this picture with my phone while I was outside with the dogs. The illumination? Pure moonlight…both from above…and reflecting upward…from the snow. I love the simple beauty in life.
December 3, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Earlier tonight…well after dark…I snapped this picture with my phone while I was outside with the dogs. The illumination? Pure moonlight…both from above…and reflecting upward…from the snow. I love the simple beauty in life.
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Someone convinced them that all of their problems in life, every last one, is a result of immigrants taking what is rightfully theirs.
December 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Someone convinced them that all of their problems in life, every last one, is a result of immigrants taking what is rightfully theirs.
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The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).
Colombian family files first known formal complaint over deadly US strike in Caribbean | CNN
The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission o...
www.cnn.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).
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This nation would be a better place if just one White House reporter had the courage to ask "what the hell are you rambling about, old man?"
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This nation would be a better place if just one White House reporter had the courage to ask "what the hell are you rambling about, old man?"
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Sabrina Carpenter responds to the WH stealing her song to use as background music in a montage of ICE arrests.
December 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Sabrina Carpenter responds to the WH stealing her song to use as background music in a montage of ICE arrests.
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So, any pardons a president issues can be reversed by his successor? Noted.
December 3, 2025 at 12:17 AM
So, any pardons a president issues can be reversed by his successor? Noted.
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
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House Finch: "Need help over there?"
Squirrel: "Um, no I'm good, thanks."
House Finch thinks to himself: "This should be interesting."
North Texas
#photography
#birds #birdphotography
#nature #naturephotography
#Texas #backyardbirds
Squirrel: "Um, no I'm good, thanks."
House Finch thinks to himself: "This should be interesting."
North Texas
#photography
#birds #birdphotography
#nature #naturephotography
#Texas #backyardbirds
December 3, 2025 at 2:42 AM
House Finch: "Need help over there?"
Squirrel: "Um, no I'm good, thanks."
House Finch thinks to himself: "This should be interesting."
North Texas
#photography
#birds #birdphotography
#nature #naturephotography
#Texas #backyardbirds
Squirrel: "Um, no I'm good, thanks."
House Finch thinks to himself: "This should be interesting."
North Texas
#photography
#birds #birdphotography
#nature #naturephotography
#Texas #backyardbirds
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The worst part about the boat strikes - regardless of who ordered what and besides the ultimate tragedy of lives lost - is they’re forever a stain on the professionalism and dignity of the United States military.
They’re an insult to every American who ever sacrificed to do the right thing.
They’re an insult to every American who ever sacrificed to do the right thing.
December 2, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The worst part about the boat strikes - regardless of who ordered what and besides the ultimate tragedy of lives lost - is they’re forever a stain on the professionalism and dignity of the United States military.
They’re an insult to every American who ever sacrificed to do the right thing.
They’re an insult to every American who ever sacrificed to do the right thing.
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25th Amendment now.
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
25th Amendment now.
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How about we worry less, as a society, about whether individuals might be cheating to get a disability accommodation or some help buying food, and more about whether extremely wealthy people and corporations are paying their fair share of taxes?
December 2, 2025 at 9:42 PM
How about we worry less, as a society, about whether individuals might be cheating to get a disability accommodation or some help buying food, and more about whether extremely wealthy people and corporations are paying their fair share of taxes?
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Bullshit. Their grandparents crossed an ocean to fight fascism on its own ground. That's a lot scarier than getting phone calls from wingnuts. If anything that ought to galvanize members of Congress not to yield to evil. Evil people don't stop being evil until someone stops them. This is fundamental
December 3, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Bullshit. Their grandparents crossed an ocean to fight fascism on its own ground. That's a lot scarier than getting phone calls from wingnuts. If anything that ought to galvanize members of Congress not to yield to evil. Evil people don't stop being evil until someone stops them. This is fundamental
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Epstein files… let’s go 💙💙💙
December 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Epstein files… let’s go 💙💙💙