Raisin’it
@raisinit.bsky.social
Montanan, dog lover, Earth lover, mixology of Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese ancestry.
Abdominal therapy. Potion maker. Herbalist. Teacher. Hawthorn Holistic Health. Bitterroot Botanicals.
Abdominal therapy. Potion maker. Herbalist. Teacher. Hawthorn Holistic Health. Bitterroot Botanicals.
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Raisin’it
@raisinit.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Blocking left blocking right
These trumpy putlers are in my sight
🤪🤣 so bad but couldn’t resist. Next swarm of them gets a haiku!
These trumpy putlers are in my sight
🤪🤣 so bad but couldn’t resist. Next swarm of them gets a haiku!
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This dude’s private jet is airborne over Africa again.
NEW: The private jet that flew 10 shackled migrants to an Eswatini prison last weekend is owned by Israeli-American billionaires with close ties to Trump.
It’s oligarchs all the way down.
My first for @zeteo.com:
zeteo.com/p/this-famil...
It’s oligarchs all the way down.
My first for @zeteo.com:
zeteo.com/p/this-famil...
December 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
This dude’s private jet is airborne over Africa again.
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I'm sadly not surprised Democrats won't speak up because Islamophobia but it's incredibly shameful.
Congresswoman Omar calls Trump's comments about her 'creepy' after the US president launches into an anti-Somali tirade.
Ilhan Omar denounces Donald Trump for calling Somali immigrants ‘garbage’
Congresswoman Omar calls Trump's comments about her 'creepy' after the US president launches into an anti-Somali tirade.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I'm sadly not surprised Democrats won't speak up because Islamophobia but it's incredibly shameful.
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NEW — RFK Jr.’s HHS sent out a survey asking employees to report instances of anti-Christian bias during the Biden administration, and the Dept. of Labor announced its inaugural prayer service. These are just the latest instances of Trump’s extreme Christian creep within the federal government.
RFK Jr. is very worried about anti-Christian bias at HHS...under Biden
Employees received a survey Monday asking them to rat on each other.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 3, 2025 at 1:04 AM
NEW — RFK Jr.’s HHS sent out a survey asking employees to report instances of anti-Christian bias during the Biden administration, and the Dept. of Labor announced its inaugural prayer service. These are just the latest instances of Trump’s extreme Christian creep within the federal government.
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Roger Stone (Trump adviser) said that he sent Juan Hernandez’s letter requesting a pardon to Trump and that he was not compensated for his role as an intermediary.
On Jan. 6, 2021, Stone was filmed discussing a potential $100,000 fee for pardon advocacy:
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
On Jan. 6, 2021, Stone was filmed discussing a potential $100,000 fee for pardon advocacy:
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
December 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Roger Stone (Trump adviser) said that he sent Juan Hernandez’s letter requesting a pardon to Trump and that he was not compensated for his role as an intermediary.
On Jan. 6, 2021, Stone was filmed discussing a potential $100,000 fee for pardon advocacy:
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
On Jan. 6, 2021, Stone was filmed discussing a potential $100,000 fee for pardon advocacy:
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
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Courage has a name. Ukraine.
A small reminder of what it really takes for a country to stand up to something this huge.
Not numbers. Not speeches.
Courage. Real, everyday, human courage.👇
A small reminder of what it really takes for a country to stand up to something this huge.
Not numbers. Not speeches.
Courage. Real, everyday, human courage.👇
December 2, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Courage has a name. Ukraine.
A small reminder of what it really takes for a country to stand up to something this huge.
Not numbers. Not speeches.
Courage. Real, everyday, human courage.👇
A small reminder of what it really takes for a country to stand up to something this huge.
Not numbers. Not speeches.
Courage. Real, everyday, human courage.👇
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Lots of media are reporting Pu’s bravado today, so let’s get this straight: Ru tried but failed to conquer Ukraine, Ru tried but failed to conquer Donbas, Ru tried but failed to cut off Ukr from the Black Sea; all these failures despite Ukr fighting alone and Ru getting NKorean help.
December 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Lots of media are reporting Pu’s bravado today, so let’s get this straight: Ru tried but failed to conquer Ukraine, Ru tried but failed to conquer Donbas, Ru tried but failed to cut off Ukr from the Black Sea; all these failures despite Ukr fighting alone and Ru getting NKorean help.
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"Datacentre power demand in Australia could triple in five years and is forecast to exceed by 2030 the energy used by electric vehicles."
Another reason to detest AI. It gobbles up power and water, and pushes up power prices for everyone.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Another reason to detest AI. It gobbles up power and water, and pushes up power prices for everyone.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Datacentres demand huge amounts of electricity. Could they derail Australia’s net zero ambitions?
Banks of servers operating 24/7 generate massive amounts of heat, requiring power to run and cool them
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM
"Datacentre power demand in Australia could triple in five years and is forecast to exceed by 2030 the energy used by electric vehicles."
Another reason to detest AI. It gobbles up power and water, and pushes up power prices for everyone.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Another reason to detest AI. It gobbles up power and water, and pushes up power prices for everyone.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Here are four news stories Democracy Docket published today that are aren't likely to find in the national legacy media. If you agree that independent, pro-democracy media is more important now than ever before, please support Democracy Docket with a membership today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Here are four news stories Democracy Docket published today that are aren't likely to find in the national legacy media. If you agree that independent, pro-democracy media is more important now than ever before, please support Democracy Docket with a membership today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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George Will: "Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement. ... The killing of the survivors by this moral slum of an administration should nauseate Americans. A nation incapable of shame is dangerous, not least to itself" www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | A sickening moral slum of an administration
Regarding Venezuela, Ukraine and much more, Trump and his acolytes are worse than simply incompetent.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
George Will: "Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement. ... The killing of the survivors by this moral slum of an administration should nauseate Americans. A nation incapable of shame is dangerous, not least to itself" www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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I know it's too easy to grow numb to the constant flood of bigotry that comes out of his mouth but it does seem morally important you don't allow yourself or anyone else to become desensitized to this vile racism as a normal part of our politics
Trump on Somalis: "We're gonna go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country. Ilhan Omar is garbage. She's garbage. Her friends are garbage."
December 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I know it's too easy to grow numb to the constant flood of bigotry that comes out of his mouth but it does seem morally important you don't allow yourself or anyone else to become desensitized to this vile racism as a normal part of our politics
The entire npr news brief I just heard was nothing but Trump/putin/maga talking points. Wow
December 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The entire npr news brief I just heard was nothing but Trump/putin/maga talking points. Wow
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Most Europeans have no idea how much danger they will face if the war ends with Russia getting even part of what it wants in Ukraine.
Russia could be fighting inside the EU much sooner than most realize
Russia could be fighting inside the EU much sooner than most realize
December 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Most Europeans have no idea how much danger they will face if the war ends with Russia getting even part of what it wants in Ukraine.
Russia could be fighting inside the EU much sooner than most realize
Russia could be fighting inside the EU much sooner than most realize
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I just spoke with President Gitanas Nausėda.
The situation at the border with Belarus is worsening, with the growing incursions of smuggling balloons into Lithuania’s airspace.
Such hybrid attack by the Lukashenka regime is completely unacceptable.
The situation at the border with Belarus is worsening, with the growing incursions of smuggling balloons into Lithuania’s airspace.
Such hybrid attack by the Lukashenka regime is completely unacceptable.
December 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I just spoke with President Gitanas Nausėda.
The situation at the border with Belarus is worsening, with the growing incursions of smuggling balloons into Lithuania’s airspace.
Such hybrid attack by the Lukashenka regime is completely unacceptable.
The situation at the border with Belarus is worsening, with the growing incursions of smuggling balloons into Lithuania’s airspace.
Such hybrid attack by the Lukashenka regime is completely unacceptable.
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Reminder: During the so‑called “grain deal” negotiations, Russia did try to cut Ukraine off from the sea. However, its ships soon began sinking like the useless scrap metal they are, thanks to Ukrainian sea drones.
December 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Reminder: During the so‑called “grain deal” negotiations, Russia did try to cut Ukraine off from the sea. However, its ships soon began sinking like the useless scrap metal they are, thanks to Ukrainian sea drones.
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Hegseth told soldiers under his command in Iraq to ignore legal advice about when they were permitted to kill enemy combatants under their rules of engagement. The anecdote is contained in a book Hegseth wrote last year in which he sharply disparaged the Geneva and Hague Conventions.
Pete Hegseth told US soldiers in Iraq to ignore legal advice on rules of engagement
Defense secretary shares anecdote in The War on Warriors and rails against ‘rules and regulations’ governing war
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Hegseth told soldiers under his command in Iraq to ignore legal advice about when they were permitted to kill enemy combatants under their rules of engagement. The anecdote is contained in a book Hegseth wrote last year in which he sharply disparaged the Geneva and Hague Conventions.
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What load of crap JD is spreading. Investment companies bought up millions of housing units after the 2008 junk mortgage crash & rent them for usurious rents.
Someone should wash his mouth out with soap for lying so much.
Someone should wash his mouth out with soap for lying so much.
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
What load of crap JD is spreading. Investment companies bought up millions of housing units after the 2008 junk mortgage crash & rent them for usurious rents.
Someone should wash his mouth out with soap for lying so much.
Someone should wash his mouth out with soap for lying so much.
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As Sanna said:
December 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
As Sanna said:
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While "peace" negotiations continue, remember that Russia could simply stop the war at any time.
December 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
While "peace" negotiations continue, remember that Russia could simply stop the war at any time.
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It's the opposite of "the buck stops here". He is selling out Admiral Bradley and sending chills down the spines of his chain of command, who now know their boss will sell them out if he is taking heat. A case study in how not to lead.
December 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It's the opposite of "the buck stops here". He is selling out Admiral Bradley and sending chills down the spines of his chain of command, who now know their boss will sell them out if he is taking heat. A case study in how not to lead.
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The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
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October 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Prospera Honduras is a Zone for Employment & Economic Development (ZEDE) backed by Peter Thiel. Trump plans to pardon the former Honduran president who championed ZEDES b4 his drug trafficking conviction. Honduras current outgoing president has tried to eliminate ZEDES, an obstacle for Prospera.
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Prospera: Honduras' Bitcoin City Project
Prospera is Honduras' Bitcoin City project. Located on the island of Roatan in the Caribbean Sea, it faces several challenges.
colombiaone.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Prospera Honduras is a Zone for Employment & Economic Development (ZEDE) backed by Peter Thiel. Trump plans to pardon the former Honduran president who championed ZEDES b4 his drug trafficking conviction. Honduras current outgoing president has tried to eliminate ZEDES, an obstacle for Prospera.
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Important conversation. But the conclusion understates the case. It is not that handing Russia the huge territory that contains Ukraine’s best defenses would “not necessarily” bring peace. It is that so doing would guarantee a bloodier and longer war.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
US deal must punish Russia war crimes, says Ukraine’s Nobel peace prize winner
Oleksandra Matviichuk warns any amnesty could encourage authoritarian leaders to attack their neighbours
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Important conversation. But the conclusion understates the case. It is not that handing Russia the huge territory that contains Ukraine’s best defenses would “not necessarily” bring peace. It is that so doing would guarantee a bloodier and longer war.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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This is necessary
Handwritten and oral exams are making a comeback
AI is accelerating a tech backlash in American classrooms
Handwritten and oral exams are making a comeback
econ.st
November 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This is necessary