Margarita
@gogomom.bsky.social
Retired educator interested in environmental issues, equal rights, education, and politics.
Should Hegseth and company be tried for war crimes by targeting a civilian building?
March 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Should Hegseth and company be tried for war crimes by targeting a civilian building?
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The realignment of the U.S. Republican Party with the Kremlin ... and I mean fully and openly ... is stunning to watch in real time.
March 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The realignment of the U.S. Republican Party with the Kremlin ... and I mean fully and openly ... is stunning to watch in real time.
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Let’s go www.yahoo.com/news/no-amaz...
'No Amazon, no Walmart, no fast food': What's behind the 'Feb. 28 economic blackout'
The People's Union USA, a self-described “grassroots movement” founded by John Schwarz, is encouraging Americans to refrain from making non-essential purchases on Friday.
www.yahoo.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Let’s go www.yahoo.com/news/no-amaz...
These days, instead of waking up and lookin forward to new and exciting adventures, my first thought is: “What fresh hell is going to be offered today?”
January 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
These days, instead of waking up and lookin forward to new and exciting adventures, my first thought is: “What fresh hell is going to be offered today?”
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25 wealthiest Americans “saw their worth rise a collective $401 billion from 2014 to 2018. They paid a total of $13.6 billion in federal income taxes… it amounts to a true tax rate of only 3.4%.”
The median family paid a far, far higher rate on their incomes.
US’s inequalities in stark detail:
The median family paid a far, far higher rate on their incomes.
US’s inequalities in stark detail:
Between 2014-2018, Elon Musk's wealth grew by $13.9 billion but tax records obtained by @propublica.org show that during those same years he repeatedly paid relatively little (or nothing) in federal income tax:
2015: $68,000 in federal income tax paid
2017: $65,000
2018: $0
(published June 2021)
2015: $68,000 in federal income tax paid
2017: $65,000
2018: $0
(published June 2021)
The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax
ProPublica has obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, ev...
www.propublica.org
December 21, 2024 at 8:01 PM
25 wealthiest Americans “saw their worth rise a collective $401 billion from 2014 to 2018. They paid a total of $13.6 billion in federal income taxes… it amounts to a true tax rate of only 3.4%.”
The median family paid a far, far higher rate on their incomes.
US’s inequalities in stark detail:
The median family paid a far, far higher rate on their incomes.
US’s inequalities in stark detail:
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Also, courage is contagious. I continue to stand against American fascism in the hope that others will take heart, too.
December 23, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Also, courage is contagious. I continue to stand against American fascism in the hope that others will take heart, too.
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We've had it drilled into our heads for generations that America is the greatest country in the world. Make this happen first, and then we can start talkin about how you're a'ight.
December 17, 2024 at 4:20 AM
We've had it drilled into our heads for generations that America is the greatest country in the world. Make this happen first, and then we can start talkin about how you're a'ight.
Love Florida morning walks. The ibises are out in force, happily culling the bugs from yards. It reminds me that no matter what, life goes on.
December 17, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Love Florida morning walks. The ibises are out in force, happily culling the bugs from yards. It reminds me that no matter what, life goes on.
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How stupid can one be?
December 17, 2024 at 11:33 AM
How stupid can one be?
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Exactly! And I think the old guard is afraid of her power and potential to promote real change and accountability
December 17, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Exactly! And I think the old guard is afraid of her power and potential to promote real change and accountability
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I just discovered Goods Unite Us. It is an app and website that show who donates to political parties. I am now using it to support companies and products that donate democratic or do not donate at all. It is past time for consumers to speak with our wallets.
December 8, 2024 at 1:26 PM
I just discovered Goods Unite Us. It is an app and website that show who donates to political parties. I am now using it to support companies and products that donate democratic or do not donate at all. It is past time for consumers to speak with our wallets.
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Charles Kushner, Amb France: billionaire
Warren Stephens, Amb UK: billionaire
Jared Isaacman, NASA: billionaire
Kelly Loeffler, SBA: billionaire
Steve Witkoff, Middle East: billionaire
But sure, these are the people who are focused on the cost of eggs. Got it.
Warren Stephens, Amb UK: billionaire
Jared Isaacman, NASA: billionaire
Kelly Loeffler, SBA: billionaire
Steve Witkoff, Middle East: billionaire
But sure, these are the people who are focused on the cost of eggs. Got it.
December 6, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Charles Kushner, Amb France: billionaire
Warren Stephens, Amb UK: billionaire
Jared Isaacman, NASA: billionaire
Kelly Loeffler, SBA: billionaire
Steve Witkoff, Middle East: billionaire
But sure, these are the people who are focused on the cost of eggs. Got it.
Warren Stephens, Amb UK: billionaire
Jared Isaacman, NASA: billionaire
Kelly Loeffler, SBA: billionaire
Steve Witkoff, Middle East: billionaire
But sure, these are the people who are focused on the cost of eggs. Got it.
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Trump: billionaire
Elon Musk, DOGE: billionaire
Vivek Ramaswamy, DOGE: billionaire
Linda McMahon, Education Sec: billionaire
Doug Burgum, Interior Sec: billionaire
Howard Lutnick, Commerce Sec: billionaire
Scott Bessent, Treasury Sec: billionaire
Elon Musk, DOGE: billionaire
Vivek Ramaswamy, DOGE: billionaire
Linda McMahon, Education Sec: billionaire
Doug Burgum, Interior Sec: billionaire
Howard Lutnick, Commerce Sec: billionaire
Scott Bessent, Treasury Sec: billionaire
December 6, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Trump: billionaire
Elon Musk, DOGE: billionaire
Vivek Ramaswamy, DOGE: billionaire
Linda McMahon, Education Sec: billionaire
Doug Burgum, Interior Sec: billionaire
Howard Lutnick, Commerce Sec: billionaire
Scott Bessent, Treasury Sec: billionaire
Elon Musk, DOGE: billionaire
Vivek Ramaswamy, DOGE: billionaire
Linda McMahon, Education Sec: billionaire
Doug Burgum, Interior Sec: billionaire
Howard Lutnick, Commerce Sec: billionaire
Scott Bessent, Treasury Sec: billionaire
URGENT Call for HAND RECOUNTS Amid Election Security BREACHES
YouTube video by Jessica Denson
youtu.be
November 20, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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I'll never forgive Merrick Garland for this.
November 14, 2024 at 3:55 AM
I'll never forgive Merrick Garland for this.
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Trusting in safer spaces to show up online. Trusting in humanity to act humane. Trusting the ancestors to strengthen our roots so we can branch out and live our highest purpose unfettered by fear, hate or, perhaps worst of all, cultish ignorance. 🙏🏽
November 18, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Trusting in safer spaces to show up online. Trusting in humanity to act humane. Trusting the ancestors to strengthen our roots so we can branch out and live our highest purpose unfettered by fear, hate or, perhaps worst of all, cultish ignorance. 🙏🏽
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So, where are the Blacks for Trump?
A cabinet should represent and reflect its people. This collection resembles an exclusive country club.
A cabinet should represent and reflect its people. This collection resembles an exclusive country club.
November 17, 2024 at 4:42 PM
So, where are the Blacks for Trump?
A cabinet should represent and reflect its people. This collection resembles an exclusive country club.
A cabinet should represent and reflect its people. This collection resembles an exclusive country club.