CarolynEast2West
@carolyneast2west.bsky.social
Wife of a retired Navy vet/Federal worker, Mom of two great adults, Finn's grandma. Artist/Photographer/Writer. I ask a lot of questions. Sometimes I know the answers. I try to be kind.
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Don’t let Bluesky die.
Post.
Even if it feels like yelling into the wind.
Even if no one hearts it.
Especially then.
This isn’t about reach. It’s about residue. About leaving a mark, however faint.
Post.
Even if it feels like yelling into the wind.
Even if no one hearts it.
Especially then.
This isn’t about reach. It’s about residue. About leaving a mark, however faint.
July 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Don’t let Bluesky die.
Post.
Even if it feels like yelling into the wind.
Even if no one hearts it.
Especially then.
This isn’t about reach. It’s about residue. About leaving a mark, however faint.
Post.
Even if it feels like yelling into the wind.
Even if no one hearts it.
Especially then.
This isn’t about reach. It’s about residue. About leaving a mark, however faint.
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"As violence erupted, his charging document said, he told other rioters who were attacking law enforcement officers, 'Kill ’em! Kill ’em! Kill ’em!'
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Who Threatened Police Joins Justice Dept.
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
"As violence erupted, his charging document said, he told other rioters who were attacking law enforcement officers, 'Kill ’em! Kill ’em! Kill ’em!'
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
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Why is anyone calling it Alligator Alcatraz when we can simply call it what it is - a concentration camp with no escape for those, who like our ancestors before us (excepting indigenous people), came to America for a better life.
There is NOTHING American or patriotic about it.
There is NOTHING American or patriotic about it.
July 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Why is anyone calling it Alligator Alcatraz when we can simply call it what it is - a concentration camp with no escape for those, who like our ancestors before us (excepting indigenous people), came to America for a better life.
There is NOTHING American or patriotic about it.
There is NOTHING American or patriotic about it.
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June 24, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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It was all worth it for cheap eggs.
June 23, 2025 at 2:30 AM
It was all worth it for cheap eggs.
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I'm keenly reminded by recent events that Jared didn't solve the Middle East problems in 2018 as advertised, but he did get two billion bucks.
June 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I'm keenly reminded by recent events that Jared didn't solve the Middle East problems in 2018 as advertised, but he did get two billion bucks.
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🚨BOMBSHELL: Former State Dept. official Joel Rubin says Trump’s Iran Deal pullout let Iran stockpile 9–10 bombs’ worth of nuclear material. Before Trump? Iran needed 1 year to ready a bomb. After he tore up the deal? Just 7–10 days.
June 23, 2025 at 2:55 AM
🚨BOMBSHELL: Former State Dept. official Joel Rubin says Trump’s Iran Deal pullout let Iran stockpile 9–10 bombs’ worth of nuclear material. Before Trump? Iran needed 1 year to ready a bomb. After he tore up the deal? Just 7–10 days.
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It is almost impossible for a policy to be this unpopular.
"Do you want America to be at war with Iran?"
No: 85%
Yes: 5%
YouGov / June 22, 2025
No: 85%
Yes: 5%
YouGov / June 22, 2025
June 23, 2025 at 2:23 AM
It is almost impossible for a policy to be this unpopular.
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Several members of Congress in both parties question the legality of President Trump’s move to launch military strikes on Iran.
Some lawmakers in both parties question the legality of Trump's Iran strikes
Multiple Republicans and Democrats raised constitutional concerns about Trump acting without approval by Congress.
nbcnews.to
June 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Several members of Congress in both parties question the legality of President Trump’s move to launch military strikes on Iran.
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Thank you so much for all the love on this one yesterday!
🥰🙏
I have just a couple works on paper left in my shop at the moment. I'm very grateful for all of your support!!
tishamark.com/product-cate...
#art #painting #bsnm #ArtShop
🥰🙏
I have just a couple works on paper left in my shop at the moment. I'm very grateful for all of your support!!
tishamark.com/product-cate...
#art #painting #bsnm #ArtShop
June 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Thank you so much for all the love on this one yesterday!
🥰🙏
I have just a couple works on paper left in my shop at the moment. I'm very grateful for all of your support!!
tishamark.com/product-cate...
#art #painting #bsnm #ArtShop
🥰🙏
I have just a couple works on paper left in my shop at the moment. I'm very grateful for all of your support!!
tishamark.com/product-cate...
#art #painting #bsnm #ArtShop
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June 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Boomers were the Vietnam war protesters.
In case anyone forgot
In case anyone forgot
June 18, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Boomers were the Vietnam war protesters.
In case anyone forgot
In case anyone forgot
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What kind of a half-witted idiot tells a foreign enemy that he knows where their leader is hiding?? Even a fool would understand that would make the leader find a new hiding place.
America's armed forces and foreign policies are in the hands of a numbskull.
America's armed forces and foreign policies are in the hands of a numbskull.
June 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
What kind of a half-witted idiot tells a foreign enemy that he knows where their leader is hiding?? Even a fool would understand that would make the leader find a new hiding place.
America's armed forces and foreign policies are in the hands of a numbskull.
America's armed forces and foreign policies are in the hands of a numbskull.
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“We’re here today because an unspeakable tragedy has unfolded in Minnesota. My good friend and colleague Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed earlier this morning in what appears to be a politically motivated assassination,” Gov. Tim Walz said in a press conference.
Minnesota officials react to the fatal shooting of Rep. Melissa Hortman, targeted shooting of Sen. John Hoffman
Gov. Tim Walz said there were targeted shootings in both Brooklyn Park and Champlin on Saturday.
bit.ly
June 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
“We’re here today because an unspeakable tragedy has unfolded in Minnesota. My good friend and colleague Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed earlier this morning in what appears to be a politically motivated assassination,” Gov. Tim Walz said in a press conference.
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Colorado reported two more cases of measles Monday and warned that people who visited the emergency rooms at three hospitals last week may have been exposed.
coloradosun.com/2025/06/09/m...
coloradosun.com/2025/06/09/m...
More measles cases reported in Colorado — and people who went to 3 hospitals may have been exposed
Two more measles cases were reported in Colorado, including one in a child and another case tied to a Turkish Airlines flight.
coloradosun.com
June 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Colorado reported two more cases of measles Monday and warned that people who visited the emergency rooms at three hospitals last week may have been exposed.
coloradosun.com/2025/06/09/m...
coloradosun.com/2025/06/09/m...
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All of LA is not a 'war zone.' We separate facts from spin and disinformation amid immigration raids
All of LA is not a ‘war zone.’ We separate facts from spin and disinformation amid immigration raids
What's actually happening during the ICE sweeps and protests across Los Angeles.
www.latimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
All of LA is not a 'war zone.' We separate facts from spin and disinformation amid immigration raids
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Deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles is going to cost $134 million—all to stroke Trump's ego.
June 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles is going to cost $134 million—all to stroke Trump's ego.
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June 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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CBS/YouGov poll taken just before his LA fascist power play.
The natives are restless and it's unlikely to get better for him.
Just like 2017/18/19/20
From personal experience, I know it's hard, but have patience, people. Whatever he touches dies, including his popularity.
The natives are restless and it's unlikely to get better for him.
Just like 2017/18/19/20
From personal experience, I know it's hard, but have patience, people. Whatever he touches dies, including his popularity.
![CBS News Poll - June 4-6, 2025
Adults in the U.S.
1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president?
Approve 45%
Disapprove 55%
2. Do you strongly [approve/disapprove] or somewhat [approve/disapprove]?
Strongly approve 26%
Somewhat approve 19%
Somewhat disapprove 11%
Strongly disapprove 44%](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qndudpbziys5je4jp7ehhbug/bafkreiht2qhmpauduqua6msjzertp2elpdotncn7coajpdhjfytrdo7jwu@jpeg)
June 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
CBS/YouGov poll taken just before his LA fascist power play.
The natives are restless and it's unlikely to get better for him.
Just like 2017/18/19/20
From personal experience, I know it's hard, but have patience, people. Whatever he touches dies, including his popularity.
The natives are restless and it's unlikely to get better for him.
Just like 2017/18/19/20
From personal experience, I know it's hard, but have patience, people. Whatever he touches dies, including his popularity.
January 6, 2021 --- lest we forget.
You hear that?
It's the sound of fragile masculinity losing power on stolen land... 🔥
It's the sound of fragile masculinity losing power on stolen land... 🔥
June 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
January 6, 2021 --- lest we forget.
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The are line dancing in the middle of the protest while shouting Fuck ICE
June 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The are line dancing in the middle of the protest while shouting Fuck ICE
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The Los Angeles Police Department has stated that demonstrations in the city have remained peaceful. Let that sink in.
June 8, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The Los Angeles Police Department has stated that demonstrations in the city have remained peaceful. Let that sink in.
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Hello. I live in Los Angeles. The president is lying.
June 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Hello. I live in Los Angeles. The president is lying.
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"U.S. job growth over the first five months of 2025 is the worst since the Great Recession. When Donald Trump says the economy is 'booming,' he’s wrong..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Job growth held steady in May, but new signs of economic trouble emerge
U.S. job growth over the first five months of 2025 is the worst since the Great Recession. When Donald Trump says the economy is “booming,” he’s wrong.
www.msnbc.com
June 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
"U.S. job growth over the first five months of 2025 is the worst since the Great Recession. When Donald Trump says the economy is 'booming,' he’s wrong..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...