MidwesternBlue
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Lover of books, plants, bichons, and my family (some more than others). I remember how hard we had to fight for a simple bankaccount, credit cards and doing away with the draft.
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"Deplorables" remains an accurate descriptor for Trump and his enablers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"Deplorables" remains an accurate descriptor for Trump and his enablers.
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These photographs, plucked from a trove of 95,000 images and redacted at the discretion of members of the committee, are just the beginning. trib.al/mDgYm41
Epstein Photos Spark Questions About Trump—And Missing Bannon Footage
More bad news for the president who claims he wasn’t close to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
trib.al
December 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
These photographs, plucked from a trove of 95,000 images and redacted at the discretion of members of the committee, are just the beginning. trib.al/mDgYm41
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There are a few movies that I vividly remember seeing as a child in the theater. Stand By Me is one of them. This broke my heart.
December 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
There are a few movies that I vividly remember seeing as a child in the theater. Stand By Me is one of them. This broke my heart.
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When we remember the names of Bondi Beach - victims, survivors, perpetrators - let’s remember, too, this hero: Ahmed al-Ahmed.
A Muslim Australian fruit shop owner of Syrian descent, al-Ahmed risked his life & took 2 bullets to save Jewish strangers.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
A Muslim Australian fruit shop owner of Syrian descent, al-Ahmed risked his life & took 2 bullets to save Jewish strangers.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘It was a matter of conscience’: Ahmed al-Ahmed’s family reveal why he risked his life to disarm alleged Bondi shooter
Family say al-Ahmed ‘doesn’t discriminate’ and would have done anything to save lives during the attack
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM
When we remember the names of Bondi Beach - victims, survivors, perpetrators - let’s remember, too, this hero: Ahmed al-Ahmed.
A Muslim Australian fruit shop owner of Syrian descent, al-Ahmed risked his life & took 2 bullets to save Jewish strangers.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
A Muslim Australian fruit shop owner of Syrian descent, al-Ahmed risked his life & took 2 bullets to save Jewish strangers.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Only the orange felon could make the murders of Rob Reiner and his wonderful wife Michele all about himself whilst insulting him in the process. I truly hate this evil vile sadistic scumbag.
December 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Only the orange felon could make the murders of Rob Reiner and his wonderful wife Michele all about himself whilst insulting him in the process. I truly hate this evil vile sadistic scumbag.
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He may not be the worst president ever but he is without question the worst person to ever serve as president.
December 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
He may not be the worst president ever but he is without question the worst person to ever serve as president.
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As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
How Rob Reiner became anti-Prop. 8 kingpin
Rob Reiner reflects on the critical role he played in getting California's gay marriage ban overturned.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
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Every member of ICE CBP, BP.., etc. should be placed on published RW terrorist watch lists.. and be prosecuted for their terrorism they’re perpetrating on Americans right now.
December 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Every member of ICE CBP, BP.., etc. should be placed on published RW terrorist watch lists.. and be prosecuted for their terrorism they’re perpetrating on Americans right now.
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Trump is using the same lies that Putin and Hitler used to start their wars.
Nazis use lies as a weapon, to switch the roles of victim and attacker.
#USA #Trump #uspoli
open.substack.com/pub/maganazi...
Nazis use lies as a weapon, to switch the roles of victim and attacker.
#USA #Trump #uspoli
open.substack.com/pub/maganazi...
Trump is using the same lies that Putin and Hitler used to start their wars.
Nazis use lies as a weapon, to switch the roles of victim and attacker.
open.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Trump is using the same lies that Putin and Hitler used to start their wars.
Nazis use lies as a weapon, to switch the roles of victim and attacker.
#USA #Trump #uspoli
open.substack.com/pub/maganazi...
Nazis use lies as a weapon, to switch the roles of victim and attacker.
#USA #Trump #uspoli
open.substack.com/pub/maganazi...
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The latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey found 41% of Americans plan to spend less for the holidays this year. Among those spending less, 46% blame the high cost of goods. - via @cnbc.com by Steve Liesman www.cnbc.com/2025/12/15/i... (Yes, it's about affordability.)
High cost of goods is causing consumers to spend less for the holidays, CNBC survey finds
The latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey found the high cost of goods has emerged as a major factor affecting how much shoppers spend and where they spend.
www.cnbc.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey found 41% of Americans plan to spend less for the holidays this year. Among those spending less, 46% blame the high cost of goods. - via @cnbc.com by Steve Liesman www.cnbc.com/2025/12/15/i... (Yes, it's about affordability.)
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"As my fellow farmers talked about tariffs and consolidation I realized all this would be moot in a few years.I mentioned that farmerless farms were on the horizon.Seeing skeptical looks around the table I said it reminded me of Kodak.'They planned to go digital in 10 years.They were bankrupt in 2."
Farmerless farms are on the horizon
Robotics – the last nail in rural America’s coffin
open.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"As my fellow farmers talked about tariffs and consolidation I realized all this would be moot in a few years.I mentioned that farmerless farms were on the horizon.Seeing skeptical looks around the table I said it reminded me of Kodak.'They planned to go digital in 10 years.They were bankrupt in 2."
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A new low.
December 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A new low.
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Federal law requires the government’s files to be released by Dec. 19.
Epstein Files May Finally Come Out This Week—But Could Be Missing Details On High-Profile Friends
Federal law requires the government’s files to be released by Dec. 19.
www.forbes.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Federal law requires the government’s files to be released by Dec. 19.
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Poland states the obvious: EU and NATO member state Hungary is an ally of Putin’s Russia
December 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Poland states the obvious: EU and NATO member state Hungary is an ally of Putin’s Russia
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Maybe this wasn’t the best idea.
December 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Maybe this wasn’t the best idea.
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This is a real headline on the New York Times website.
Support independent media.
Support independent media.
December 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This is a real headline on the New York Times website.
Support independent media.
Support independent media.
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Sounds about right.
December 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Sounds about right.
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Fun fact: Ronald Reagan also had Alzheimer's during his second term in office.
December 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Fun fact: Ronald Reagan also had Alzheimer's during his second term in office.
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Pardoning of A Narco Terrorist by John Darkow.
December 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Pardoning of A Narco Terrorist by John Darkow.
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In a N.C. Town With Almost No Grocers, One Farmer Is Expanding Local Food Access
On land once targeted for toxic dumping, a Black family is fighting environmental racism and teaching residents how to feed themselves.
capitalbnews.org/north-caroli... | @capitalb.bsky.social
On land once targeted for toxic dumping, a Black family is fighting environmental racism and teaching residents how to feed themselves.
capitalbnews.org/north-caroli... | @capitalb.bsky.social
In a N.C. Town With Almost No Grocers, One Farmer Is Expanding Local Food Access
On land once targeted for toxic dumping, a Black family is fighting environmental racism and teaching residents how to feed themselves.
capitalbnews.org
December 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
In a N.C. Town With Almost No Grocers, One Farmer Is Expanding Local Food Access
On land once targeted for toxic dumping, a Black family is fighting environmental racism and teaching residents how to feed themselves.
capitalbnews.org/north-caroli... | @capitalb.bsky.social
On land once targeted for toxic dumping, a Black family is fighting environmental racism and teaching residents how to feed themselves.
capitalbnews.org/north-caroli... | @capitalb.bsky.social
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"Every lockdown drill is a confession of failure. Every barricaded classroom is an indictment. Every child taught to hide is proof that the adults in charge have surrendered."
What Are We Doing to Our Children?
We taught kids to read, write, and dream; then trained them to hide, barricade, and bleed quietly while adults chose guns, cowardice, and silence over their future.
www.meidasplus.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
"Every lockdown drill is a confession of failure. Every barricaded classroom is an indictment. Every child taught to hide is proof that the adults in charge have surrendered."
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My prayers are with the Jewish community worldwide as we mourn the victims of the antisemitic terror attack in Australia. As families mark the start of Hanukkah, no one should have to fear violence for their faith. We must call out antisemitism & stop hate.
December 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
My prayers are with the Jewish community worldwide as we mourn the victims of the antisemitic terror attack in Australia. As families mark the start of Hanukkah, no one should have to fear violence for their faith. We must call out antisemitism & stop hate.