mrsfrisbee
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Idiom Origin
“pull yourself up by your bootstraps”
This was originally *sarcasm* & meant to convey that the act was impossible.
A boot strap is a loop used to help put your boot on.
This 1921 cartoon from the “Nonpartisan Leader” showcases that you can’t pull upward on your boots to levitate.
“pull yourself up by your bootstraps”
This was originally *sarcasm* & meant to convey that the act was impossible.
A boot strap is a loop used to help put your boot on.
This 1921 cartoon from the “Nonpartisan Leader” showcases that you can’t pull upward on your boots to levitate.
January 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Idiom Origin
“pull yourself up by your bootstraps”
This was originally *sarcasm* & meant to convey that the act was impossible.
A boot strap is a loop used to help put your boot on.
This 1921 cartoon from the “Nonpartisan Leader” showcases that you can’t pull upward on your boots to levitate.
“pull yourself up by your bootstraps”
This was originally *sarcasm* & meant to convey that the act was impossible.
A boot strap is a loop used to help put your boot on.
This 1921 cartoon from the “Nonpartisan Leader” showcases that you can’t pull upward on your boots to levitate.
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okay I started watching Plur!bus as an act of service to the romance community lol
immediately it is so X-Files. God I love X-Files.
immediately it is so X-Files. God I love X-Files.
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
okay I started watching Plur!bus as an act of service to the romance community lol
immediately it is so X-Files. God I love X-Files.
immediately it is so X-Files. God I love X-Files.
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This holiday season, give Jeff Bezos and Amazon the gift of zero dollars. 🥰
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This holiday season, give Jeff Bezos and Amazon the gift of zero dollars. 🥰
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It all sucks! But the people who are your enemies are in the WH, not the people who are just trying to fucking survive. There's nothing wrong with a civil servant being desperate to get back to work and get their backpay. Check your fucking fire.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It all sucks! But the people who are your enemies are in the WH, not the people who are just trying to fucking survive. There's nothing wrong with a civil servant being desperate to get back to work and get their backpay. Check your fucking fire.
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OSCAR ISAAC, on whether he'd return to "Star Wars":
".. Yeah. I mean, I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great."
@variety.com $DIS
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
".. Yeah. I mean, I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great."
@variety.com $DIS
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Oscar Isaac Was ‘Not So Open to Working With Disney’ After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Said He’d Return to ‘Star Wars’ if Disney Does ‘Not Succumb to Fascism’
Oscar Isaac was not open to working with Disney after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and will only return to 'Star Wars' if the studio avoids fascism.
variety.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
OSCAR ISAAC, on whether he'd return to "Star Wars":
".. Yeah. I mean, I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great."
@variety.com $DIS
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
".. Yeah. I mean, I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great."
@variety.com $DIS
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
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The “are you funded by Hamas” people are funded by your wordle subscription
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The “are you funded by Hamas” people are funded by your wordle subscription
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
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In a two week period:
Trump fired 7 of the 8 members who do independent federal oversight on nuclear waste.
Peter Thiel (Palantir) is found to be backing the first privately developed uranium enrichment facility in the US.
Trump fired 7 of the 8 members who do independent federal oversight on nuclear waste.
Peter Thiel (Palantir) is found to be backing the first privately developed uranium enrichment facility in the US.
Billionaire Peter Thiel backing first privately developed US uranium enrichment facility in Paducah
A California-based company with ties to billionaire investor and Trump ally Peter Thiel announced plans Friday to build America’s first U.S.-owned, privately developed facility to enrich uranium in fa...
www.wkms.org
August 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
In a two week period:
Trump fired 7 of the 8 members who do independent federal oversight on nuclear waste.
Peter Thiel (Palantir) is found to be backing the first privately developed uranium enrichment facility in the US.
Trump fired 7 of the 8 members who do independent federal oversight on nuclear waste.
Peter Thiel (Palantir) is found to be backing the first privately developed uranium enrichment facility in the US.
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Games against Genocide Charity Bundle launches tomorrow with 50 different TTRPGs to support Doctors Without Borders and their Palestinian relief efforts 🖤
Bookmark this link or donate today and ill send you the download link tomorrow tiltify.com/@jesthehuman...
Bookmark this link or donate today and ill send you the download link tomorrow tiltify.com/@jesthehuman...
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Games against Genocide Charity Bundle launches tomorrow with 50 different TTRPGs to support Doctors Without Borders and their Palestinian relief efforts 🖤
Bookmark this link or donate today and ill send you the download link tomorrow tiltify.com/@jesthehuman...
Bookmark this link or donate today and ill send you the download link tomorrow tiltify.com/@jesthehuman...
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Damon Linker saying this, oof
November 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Damon Linker saying this, oof
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I'd love to see a piece interviewing Republican voters who were promised the Republicans would enact a lot of conservative priorities and, as a bonus, also release the Epstein Files and now have a reality where Republicans shut down the whole House just to prevent the release of the Epstein Files.
Speaker Johnson is officially keeping the House in recess again next week. This will be the eighth consecutive week the House has been out of session. The chamber hasn't met since Sept. 19. Adelita Grijalva, who was elected on Sept. 23, has not been sworn in.
November 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I'd love to see a piece interviewing Republican voters who were promised the Republicans would enact a lot of conservative priorities and, as a bonus, also release the Epstein Files and now have a reality where Republicans shut down the whole House just to prevent the release of the Epstein Files.
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NEW: Few could miss that election night delivered a cascade of victories for our democracy. And while national attention understandably focused on statewide races and high-profile ballot measures, smaller contests carried an outsized impact. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The Down-Ballot Votes That Sustained The National Pro-Democracy Wave
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
NEW: Few could miss that election night delivered a cascade of victories for our democracy. And while national attention understandably focused on statewide races and high-profile ballot measures, smaller contests carried an outsized impact. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
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I’ve not found any footage of this claim yet. What I have found is footage of ICE terrorizing this Chicago neighborhood.
November 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I’ve not found any footage of this claim yet. What I have found is footage of ICE terrorizing this Chicago neighborhood.
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Worth reading the obit of one of the students who survived being shot by the National Guard at Kent State. A timely reminder of what can happen when armed troops are deployed against civilians.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
John Cleary, Wounded in Kent State Shooting, Dies at 74
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Worth reading the obit of one of the students who survived being shot by the National Guard at Kent State. A timely reminder of what can happen when armed troops are deployed against civilians.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
I have a standing monthly donation. I’ve heard him speak and was genuinely moved, which surprised me. I don’t expect politicians to move me anymore. He seems like the real deal to me.
So far as I've been able to tell, Talarico is that rarest of things: a genuinely faithful Christian (rather than a follower of the Americanist Heresy) in politics. He's absolutely worth donating to.
November 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I have a standing monthly donation. I’ve heard him speak and was genuinely moved, which surprised me. I don’t expect politicians to move me anymore. He seems like the real deal to me.
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oh so these people do pay attention to who politicians follow on social media, they just don’t care that the vice president follows a bunch of actual neo-nazis
Axios tried to bust James Talarico for following adult content creators on Instagram and I'm genuinely impressed by his campaign's response
November 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
oh so these people do pay attention to who politicians follow on social media, they just don’t care that the vice president follows a bunch of actual neo-nazis
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"When I picked up my granddaughter from the federal agents, she had a dirty diaper, a bruise on her face, and was developing a rash. She was exhausted and cried… My heart aches knowing this could happen to others, to my kids, or even me, despite being U.S. citizens.”
November 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"When I picked up my granddaughter from the federal agents, she had a dirty diaper, a bruise on her face, and was developing a rash. She was exhausted and cried… My heart aches knowing this could happen to others, to my kids, or even me, despite being U.S. citizens.”
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The world has focused on Zohran Mamdani, for VERY good reason. 🙌🏼
But don’t forget- he’s not the only one.👊🏼
Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago is on 🔥….
Much like Mamdani, he is focused on the right thing- affordability.
And fighting ICE.
We love him 💙 &
@jbpritzker.bsky.social
& @katmabu.bsky.social
But don’t forget- he’s not the only one.👊🏼
Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago is on 🔥….
Much like Mamdani, he is focused on the right thing- affordability.
And fighting ICE.
We love him 💙 &
@jbpritzker.bsky.social
& @katmabu.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The world has focused on Zohran Mamdani, for VERY good reason. 🙌🏼
But don’t forget- he’s not the only one.👊🏼
Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago is on 🔥….
Much like Mamdani, he is focused on the right thing- affordability.
And fighting ICE.
We love him 💙 &
@jbpritzker.bsky.social
& @katmabu.bsky.social
But don’t forget- he’s not the only one.👊🏼
Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago is on 🔥….
Much like Mamdani, he is focused on the right thing- affordability.
And fighting ICE.
We love him 💙 &
@jbpritzker.bsky.social
& @katmabu.bsky.social
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U.S. Magistrate Judge Laura McNally authorized the visit as part of a lawsuit over conditions inside the facility. A temporary restraining order requires a clean mat and bedding for everyone held overnight, and that cells be cleaned twice daily.
Magistrate judge plans visit to ICE Broadview facility amid lawsuit over conditions
chicago.suntimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
U.S. Magistrate Judge Laura McNally authorized the visit as part of a lawsuit over conditions inside the facility. A temporary restraining order requires a clean mat and bedding for everyone held overnight, and that cells be cleaned twice daily.
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Tesla’s profit fell 37% in the third quarter. It's been in the process of laying off 14,000 workers. It had more cars impacted by recalls than any other brand in 2024.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Tesla’s profit fell 37% in the third quarter. It's been in the process of laying off 14,000 workers. It had more cars impacted by recalls than any other brand in 2024.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
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Speaker Johnson is officially keeping the House in recess again next week. This will be the eighth consecutive week the House has been out of session. The chamber hasn't met since Sept. 19. Adelita Grijalva, who was elected on Sept. 23, has not been sworn in.
November 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Speaker Johnson is officially keeping the House in recess again next week. This will be the eighth consecutive week the House has been out of session. The chamber hasn't met since Sept. 19. Adelita Grijalva, who was elected on Sept. 23, has not been sworn in.