Xtina
@redlizziec.bsky.social
Always in need of more cowbell. Serial hummus eater. Can't live without wine or horror movies. Michigander. Wife, mother, foodie, accomplice. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Literally everyone who even vaguely knew what a tariff was said this when they were introduced! You don’t need a team of economists to analyze the situation — no one who lives in reality was confused by this!
“Foreign exporters absorbed only 4% of last year’s U.S. tariff increases by lowering prices, while American consumers and importers absorbed 96%.
“Rather than acting as a tax on foreign producers, the tariffs functioned as a consumption tax on Americans.”
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
“Rather than acting as a tax on foreign producers, the tariffs functioned as a consumption tax on Americans.”
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
Americans Are the Ones Paying for Tariffs, Study Finds
New research contradicts President Trump’s claim that foreigners are footing the bill.
www.wsj.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Literally everyone who even vaguely knew what a tariff was said this when they were introduced! You don’t need a team of economists to analyze the situation — no one who lives in reality was confused by this!
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This is a bird mom feeding its bird child.
This is why birds are nuts. Goddam terrifying.
#AllBirdsGoToHell
This is why birds are nuts. Goddam terrifying.
#AllBirdsGoToHell
January 19, 2026 at 1:21 AM
This is a bird mom feeding its bird child.
This is why birds are nuts. Goddam terrifying.
#AllBirdsGoToHell
This is why birds are nuts. Goddam terrifying.
#AllBirdsGoToHell
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It was inevitable.
Amazon's Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police | TechCrunch
Agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with "evidence collection and investigative work."
techcrunch.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
It was inevitable.
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I heard a story on the radio that I really liked, and I wrote to the reporter to express my appreciation. This is the reply I received:
"Thank you David - your appreciation note is rare and came right when I needed it."
We should do this more often. Journalism is so important to a free society.
"Thank you David - your appreciation note is rare and came right when I needed it."
We should do this more often. Journalism is so important to a free society.
January 19, 2026 at 11:57 PM
I heard a story on the radio that I really liked, and I wrote to the reporter to express my appreciation. This is the reply I received:
"Thank you David - your appreciation note is rare and came right when I needed it."
We should do this more often. Journalism is so important to a free society.
"Thank you David - your appreciation note is rare and came right when I needed it."
We should do this more often. Journalism is so important to a free society.
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Funny story: Back in Anne Boleyn's day, only men could play women's parts in theater
Personally if I was Anne Boleyn I’d be far more upset that someone made a musical about my head getting cut off
January 19, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Funny story: Back in Anne Boleyn's day, only men could play women's parts in theater
So proud right now. Bought so many games for my big God of War fan husband and he's always "meh...". Got him Ghost of Tsushima for Christmas and he is ALL IN. I did it! Just completed 3 bamboos whatever that means. Good job honey!
January 19, 2026 at 11:39 PM
So proud right now. Bought so many games for my big God of War fan husband and he's always "meh...". Got him Ghost of Tsushima for Christmas and he is ALL IN. I did it! Just completed 3 bamboos whatever that means. Good job honey!
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come on man
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
January 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
come on man
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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That is an AMAZING ad. Standing ovation.
I’ll never get tired of this ad at our local indie theater 😂
January 19, 2026 at 3:17 AM
That is an AMAZING ad. Standing ovation.
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My dentist can do it all, from a simple cleaning to identifying my charred remains
January 19, 2026 at 4:32 AM
My dentist can do it all, from a simple cleaning to identifying my charred remains
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Every hour of the past year has been another Republican offering up the post-2020 “What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time?” quote in some new context.
January 19, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Every hour of the past year has been another Republican offering up the post-2020 “What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time?” quote in some new context.
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“Give me a Nobel Peace Prize or I’m gonna invade sovereign territory and completely demolish age-old alliances” is fucking insane babble.
The man needs to be removed from office. He’s completely unfit. It is so dark that the GOP Congress won’t do shit.
The whole party needs to be unraveled.
The man needs to be removed from office. He’s completely unfit. It is so dark that the GOP Congress won’t do shit.
The whole party needs to be unraveled.
January 19, 2026 at 7:06 AM
“Give me a Nobel Peace Prize or I’m gonna invade sovereign territory and completely demolish age-old alliances” is fucking insane babble.
The man needs to be removed from office. He’s completely unfit. It is so dark that the GOP Congress won’t do shit.
The whole party needs to be unraveled.
The man needs to be removed from office. He’s completely unfit. It is so dark that the GOP Congress won’t do shit.
The whole party needs to be unraveled.
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Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has confirmed he received a message from Donald Trump at the weekend saying he was no longer interested “purely” in peace due to not getting the Nobel Peace Prize.
Norway’s PM says Trump sent letter tying Nobel prize snub to Greenland ambitions
American president says his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize has shifted his focus, as he ramps up bid to take over huge Arctic island.
www.politico.eu
January 19, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has confirmed he received a message from Donald Trump at the weekend saying he was no longer interested “purely” in peace due to not getting the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Can’t improve things by perpetuating the lie that immigrants are a threat. Have to take on that lie directly, siding with the pro-immigration American majority.
“But if we get rid of ICE, who will stop the rampaging hordes of scary foreigners?” isn’t good politics. It’s ceding the issue to liars.
“But if we get rid of ICE, who will stop the rampaging hordes of scary foreigners?” isn’t good politics. It’s ceding the issue to liars.
January 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Can’t improve things by perpetuating the lie that immigrants are a threat. Have to take on that lie directly, siding with the pro-immigration American majority.
“But if we get rid of ICE, who will stop the rampaging hordes of scary foreigners?” isn’t good politics. It’s ceding the issue to liars.
“But if we get rid of ICE, who will stop the rampaging hordes of scary foreigners?” isn’t good politics. It’s ceding the issue to liars.
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Wonderful thread (for those of a certain age).
THREAD. A Deconstruction Of Ladybird's Well-Loved Tales Books, 1964-74.
You will find the analysis of these beloved books in the alt text below.
1. The Gingerbread Boy.
You will find the analysis of these beloved books in the alt text below.
1. The Gingerbread Boy.
January 18, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Wonderful thread (for those of a certain age).
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Intolerable abuse of US citizens by our own government.
“Laynez's phone continued recording after he was detained, capturing an exchange in which an officer tells another, "They're starting to resist more. We're gonna end up shooting some of them."
Another officer replies, "Just remember, you can smell that too with a $30,000 bonus."
Another officer replies, "Just remember, you can smell that too with a $30,000 bonus."
U.S. citizen told "you have no rights" during immigration arrest speaks out: "It hurts me"
Border Patrol and the Florida Highway Patrol arrested Kenny Laynez, an 18-year-old high school senior who was on his way to work as a landscaper, back in May.
www.cbsnews.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Intolerable abuse of US citizens by our own government.
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just got out of an uber. the driver was telling me how he has to work 16 hour days, seven days a week, at two different jobs to afford rent. he doesn't have healthcare and he worries about retirement. "i would feel a lot better if we owned greenland," he told me. then he cried.
January 17, 2026 at 8:33 PM
just got out of an uber. the driver was telling me how he has to work 16 hour days, seven days a week, at two different jobs to afford rent. he doesn't have healthcare and he worries about retirement. "i would feel a lot better if we owned greenland," he told me. then he cried.
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Are you serious lol
January 17, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Are you serious lol
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Trump has been doing a lot to weaken the US and facilitate China's rise in his second term, but he did in term 1 too.
First thing Trump did in office was cancel the TPP, promising "better" 1-on-1 deals and getting none. Effectively flipped a smart China containment strategy into US containment.
First thing Trump did in office was cancel the TPP, promising "better" 1-on-1 deals and getting none. Effectively flipped a smart China containment strategy into US containment.
The Canada-China relationship has been distant and uncertain for nearly a decade.
We’re changing that, with a new strategic partnership that benefits the people of both our nations.
We’re changing that, with a new strategic partnership that benefits the people of both our nations.
January 17, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Trump has been doing a lot to weaken the US and facilitate China's rise in his second term, but he did in term 1 too.
First thing Trump did in office was cancel the TPP, promising "better" 1-on-1 deals and getting none. Effectively flipped a smart China containment strategy into US containment.
First thing Trump did in office was cancel the TPP, promising "better" 1-on-1 deals and getting none. Effectively flipped a smart China containment strategy into US containment.
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FROZEN PICKLE YELLS AT ICE
January 17, 2026 at 4:16 AM
FROZEN PICKLE YELLS AT ICE
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"According to ICE’s own data, none of its officers have been killed by an immigrant in the agency’s history."
The leading cause of death among ICE officers? COVID-19.
How dangerous is it really to work for ICE?
According to ICE’s own data, none of its officers have been killed by an immigrant in the agency’s history.
www.motherjones.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:45 PM
"According to ICE’s own data, none of its officers have been killed by an immigrant in the agency’s history."
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January 17, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
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I have to say, when compared to their role in making the US a democracy in the first place, unions have been conspicuously absent from resistance to authoritarianism this past year. So this is a very important moment.
every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
January 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I have to say, when compared to their role in making the US a democracy in the first place, unions have been conspicuously absent from resistance to authoritarianism this past year. So this is a very important moment.