Linda
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Linda
@lindabeyond.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Seeing lots of great posts crossing my feed. If you are a bibliophile, a writer, a gardener, a photographer, or love MN, Scotland or ancient history, give a shout!
I'm currently balancing writing and caregiving and mental health recovery. Always looking for smart, funny people to connect with. 💙
I'm currently balancing writing and caregiving and mental health recovery. Always looking for smart, funny people to connect with. 💙
Boy.
This Ken Burns show is pulling no punches. I knew that we had been founded on a racist, elitist agenda. But to hear some of these orders in George Washington's own words is chilling.
To methodically destroy 60 Native American towns in one campaign, to leave no person of any age or sex living.
This Ken Burns show is pulling no punches. I knew that we had been founded on a racist, elitist agenda. But to hear some of these orders in George Washington's own words is chilling.
To methodically destroy 60 Native American towns in one campaign, to leave no person of any age or sex living.
November 21, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Boy.
This Ken Burns show is pulling no punches. I knew that we had been founded on a racist, elitist agenda. But to hear some of these orders in George Washington's own words is chilling.
To methodically destroy 60 Native American towns in one campaign, to leave no person of any age or sex living.
This Ken Burns show is pulling no punches. I knew that we had been founded on a racist, elitist agenda. But to hear some of these orders in George Washington's own words is chilling.
To methodically destroy 60 Native American towns in one campaign, to leave no person of any age or sex living.
Wow.
Just wow.
Just the very idea that someone thought this was worthy of their time, that maybe that was the most important thing for them to do that day. That it was THAT important.
And no one thought to question this.
And that is supposed to be okay.
We need to stop this. It is rampant hate.
Just wow.
Just the very idea that someone thought this was worthy of their time, that maybe that was the most important thing for them to do that day. That it was THAT important.
And no one thought to question this.
And that is supposed to be okay.
We need to stop this. It is rampant hate.
Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Wow.
Just wow.
Just the very idea that someone thought this was worthy of their time, that maybe that was the most important thing for them to do that day. That it was THAT important.
And no one thought to question this.
And that is supposed to be okay.
We need to stop this. It is rampant hate.
Just wow.
Just the very idea that someone thought this was worthy of their time, that maybe that was the most important thing for them to do that day. That it was THAT important.
And no one thought to question this.
And that is supposed to be okay.
We need to stop this. It is rampant hate.
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U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb on Thursday ruled that the use of troops in the nation's capital was unlawful. n.pr/47S9WVt
A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's troop deployment in D.C.
U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb on Thursday ruled that the use of troops in the nation's capital was unlawful.
n.pr
November 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb on Thursday ruled that the use of troops in the nation's capital was unlawful. n.pr/47S9WVt
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They call him the Nodfather.
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
They call him the Nodfather.
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Karoline Leavitt will never be a spokesperson for womens rights.
An important part of the job for any WH Press Secretary is to clean up remarks made by the president or offer explanation/context or apology when warranted. But Leavitt never does that. She always crafts a response that makes it even worse by adding her own toxic twist.
November 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Karoline Leavitt will never be a spokesperson for womens rights.
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Grand Wizard Karoline Leavitt is lying, and misleading Americans because no elected democrat official said to defy any lawful orders or suggested that the president is giving unlawful orders.
Donald J. Trump, JD Vance, and many republicans/conservatives officials have enabled political violence.
Donald J. Trump, JD Vance, and many republicans/conservatives officials have enabled political violence.
Leavitt: Why aren't you talking about what these members of congress are doing to encourage violence…. They're literally saying to 1.3 million active duty service members not to follow lawful orders
Reporter: Actually they said illegal orders.
Reporter: Actually they said illegal orders.
November 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Grand Wizard Karoline Leavitt is lying, and misleading Americans because no elected democrat official said to defy any lawful orders or suggested that the president is giving unlawful orders.
Donald J. Trump, JD Vance, and many republicans/conservatives officials have enabled political violence.
Donald J. Trump, JD Vance, and many republicans/conservatives officials have enabled political violence.
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How come no one told me about the discounts?
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
How come no one told me about the discounts?
Social Security Administration woes.
One thing I can say is I tried to get my Dad's social security proof of income statement (it has to be dated within 90 days), and the phone system method simply did not happen. Went thru it, requested statement, 2 months later, nothing. Calling St. Paul office
One thing I can say is I tried to get my Dad's social security proof of income statement (it has to be dated within 90 days), and the phone system method simply did not happen. Went thru it, requested statement, 2 months later, nothing. Calling St. Paul office
Soooo we got some of the expectations for SSA Field Offices(FO) today for FY26, and now I’m drinking tonight, so before I dive into that, let’s talk about what Frankie FiServ and his merry band of vile miscreants that run SSA are expecting of their employees this year 😐😐😐😐
November 20, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Social Security Administration woes.
One thing I can say is I tried to get my Dad's social security proof of income statement (it has to be dated within 90 days), and the phone system method simply did not happen. Went thru it, requested statement, 2 months later, nothing. Calling St. Paul office
One thing I can say is I tried to get my Dad's social security proof of income statement (it has to be dated within 90 days), and the phone system method simply did not happen. Went thru it, requested statement, 2 months later, nothing. Calling St. Paul office
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The actions of the Border Patrol in communities across North Carolina are doing the opposite of keeping us safe.
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The actions of the Border Patrol in communities across North Carolina are doing the opposite of keeping us safe.
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This Saturday 11/22, join us for a mindful gathering outside Signature Aviation as the ICE vans come through and the plane takes off.
These deportation flights are ramping up in frequency. Support immigrants. Let ICE know
WE ARE WATCHING.
3800 E 70th St, Minneapolis, MN 55450
8:30-10:30am
These deportation flights are ramping up in frequency. Support immigrants. Let ICE know
WE ARE WATCHING.
3800 E 70th St, Minneapolis, MN 55450
8:30-10:30am
November 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This Saturday 11/22, join us for a mindful gathering outside Signature Aviation as the ICE vans come through and the plane takes off.
These deportation flights are ramping up in frequency. Support immigrants. Let ICE know
WE ARE WATCHING.
3800 E 70th St, Minneapolis, MN 55450
8:30-10:30am
These deportation flights are ramping up in frequency. Support immigrants. Let ICE know
WE ARE WATCHING.
3800 E 70th St, Minneapolis, MN 55450
8:30-10:30am
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The President is calling for Democratic members of Congress to be hanged. This is deplorable, un-American, & an open invitation to political violence.
Servicemembers take their oath to the Constitution, not to any president. I stand with my colleagues who have honorably served this nation.
Servicemembers take their oath to the Constitution, not to any president. I stand with my colleagues who have honorably served this nation.
November 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The President is calling for Democratic members of Congress to be hanged. This is deplorable, un-American, & an open invitation to political violence.
Servicemembers take their oath to the Constitution, not to any president. I stand with my colleagues who have honorably served this nation.
Servicemembers take their oath to the Constitution, not to any president. I stand with my colleagues who have honorably served this nation.
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Absolutely incredible; after shooting Marimar Martinez 5 times and arresting her on claims that she rammed them and pulled a gun, prosecutors have now moved to dismiss ALL criminal charges against her and her codefendant.
New: the govt has moved to dismiss its assault case against Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, two people accused of "box[ing] in" a Border Patrol vehicle in Chicago on Oct. 4.
One agent shot Martinez, with evidence presented to the court that he later bragged about in text messages.
One agent shot Martinez, with evidence presented to the court that he later bragged about in text messages.
November 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Absolutely incredible; after shooting Marimar Martinez 5 times and arresting her on claims that she rammed them and pulled a gun, prosecutors have now moved to dismiss ALL criminal charges against her and her codefendant.
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Im gonna save y'all from giving Starbucks any money because fuck'em.
Ingredients:
4 oz semi-sweet chocolates (113g)
2.5 Tbs granulated sugar (32g)
1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder (7.5 g)
pinch salt
1 1/2 cups milk (360g)
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 – 2 cups Ice cubes (130-260g)
Whipped Cream
Ingredients:
4 oz semi-sweet chocolates (113g)
2.5 Tbs granulated sugar (32g)
1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder (7.5 g)
pinch salt
1 1/2 cups milk (360g)
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 – 2 cups Ice cubes (130-260g)
Whipped Cream
Beginning Monday, a Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate drink will be available exclusively at Starbucks cafés inside Target stores.
The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yrshv45s
The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yrshv45s
November 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Im gonna save y'all from giving Starbucks any money because fuck'em.
Ingredients:
4 oz semi-sweet chocolates (113g)
2.5 Tbs granulated sugar (32g)
1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder (7.5 g)
pinch salt
1 1/2 cups milk (360g)
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 – 2 cups Ice cubes (130-260g)
Whipped Cream
Ingredients:
4 oz semi-sweet chocolates (113g)
2.5 Tbs granulated sugar (32g)
1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder (7.5 g)
pinch salt
1 1/2 cups milk (360g)
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 – 2 cups Ice cubes (130-260g)
Whipped Cream
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November 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Yet ANOTHER reason (if we needed one) to cancel Disney, drop Disney+, vacation elsewhere.
If you, at this point in history, are booking a vacation at Disney World or Harry Potter World, I strongly question your ethics, your morals, your empathy.
If you, at this point in history, are booking a vacation at Disney World or Harry Potter World, I strongly question your ethics, your morals, your empathy.
" @thewokeginger.bsky.social : Disney scrubs all mentions of 'diversity' from its annual report. "
#Diversity #DEI #Diversity #Business
#Diversity #DEI #Diversity #Business
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Yet ANOTHER reason (if we needed one) to cancel Disney, drop Disney+, vacation elsewhere.
If you, at this point in history, are booking a vacation at Disney World or Harry Potter World, I strongly question your ethics, your morals, your empathy.
If you, at this point in history, are booking a vacation at Disney World or Harry Potter World, I strongly question your ethics, your morals, your empathy.
Wow.
Is this what Kentucky wants?
Is this what Kentucky wants?
A Kentuckian wrote to GOP state Rep. TJ Roberts to criticize his bill to force all local law enforcement agencies to enter into 287g agreements with ICE, and he sent her back this video superimposing himself over Trump saying "quiet, quiet piggy." In case you wanted to know reaction to Trump's line
November 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Wow.
Is this what Kentucky wants?
Is this what Kentucky wants?
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
Another example of the pot calling the kettle black. More projection.
Do we see it yet?
Do we see it yet?
Martha Blackburn defends Trump's call to arrest (and execute) Democratic elected officials
November 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Another example of the pot calling the kettle black. More projection.
Do we see it yet?
Do we see it yet?
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mark kelly's wife was literally shot in the head bc of violent political rhetoric & now the president of the united states is calling for him to be executed.... but iTs tHe LeFt
Martha Blackburn defends Trump's call to arrest (and execute) Democratic elected officials
November 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
mark kelly's wife was literally shot in the head bc of violent political rhetoric & now the president of the united states is calling for him to be executed.... but iTs tHe LeFt
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So true
it’s a wicked world in all meridians
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
So true
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...For reminding members of the military that they are under no obligation to obey unlawful orders. He's literally amplifying a call to hang members of the opposition party for stating the law.
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
...For reminding members of the military that they are under no obligation to obey unlawful orders. He's literally amplifying a call to hang members of the opposition party for stating the law.
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"Not since Watergate has a president so intently focused on, and risked his political capital by, keeping a set of documents secret. Being repeatedly confronted with stark evidence he was actually at the side of Epstein is causing a political fissure Trump cannot undo." — @davidrlurie.bsky.social
The lame duck dictatorship
Trump is fighting his "war within" on multiple fronts and losing them all.
www.publicnotice.co
November 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"Not since Watergate has a president so intently focused on, and risked his political capital by, keeping a set of documents secret. Being repeatedly confronted with stark evidence he was actually at the side of Epstein is causing a political fissure Trump cannot undo." — @davidrlurie.bsky.social
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This is exactly how I feel about that hag.
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This is exactly how I feel about that hag.
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The lights from the parlour and kitchen shone out
Through the blinds and the windows and bars;
And high overhead and all moving about,
There were thousands of millions of stars…
—Robert Louis Stevenson, “Escape at Bedtime”
from A CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES (1885)
#WorldChildrensDay #poem #poetry
Through the blinds and the windows and bars;
And high overhead and all moving about,
There were thousands of millions of stars…
—Robert Louis Stevenson, “Escape at Bedtime”
from A CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES (1885)
#WorldChildrensDay #poem #poetry
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The lights from the parlour and kitchen shone out
Through the blinds and the windows and bars;
And high overhead and all moving about,
There were thousands of millions of stars…
—Robert Louis Stevenson, “Escape at Bedtime”
from A CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES (1885)
#WorldChildrensDay #poem #poetry
Through the blinds and the windows and bars;
And high overhead and all moving about,
There were thousands of millions of stars…
—Robert Louis Stevenson, “Escape at Bedtime”
from A CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES (1885)
#WorldChildrensDay #poem #poetry
See, no one mentions this. I watched a clip of Kushner in an interview yesterday, and he bristles when this is brought up. "Are we really doing this?" Like he is somehow immune to any consequence for his actions.
That man should be in jail. Never have I seen such a self-satisfied face.
That man should be in jail. Never have I seen such a self-satisfied face.
November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
See, no one mentions this. I watched a clip of Kushner in an interview yesterday, and he bristles when this is brought up. "Are we really doing this?" Like he is somehow immune to any consequence for his actions.
That man should be in jail. Never have I seen such a self-satisfied face.
That man should be in jail. Never have I seen such a self-satisfied face.