skimpole
@skimpole.bsky.social
Wife, mother, nerd, feminist, uncomfortably white proud humanist history buff, poet, gamer, random hobbyist
The more I live the less I understand, but I keep trying
I would like to think it is not my fault. But it is my responsibility.
The more I live the less I understand, but I keep trying
I would like to think it is not my fault. But it is my responsibility.
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Speaking of MAGA. 🤷🏻🤦🏾♀️
November 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Speaking of MAGA. 🤷🏻🤦🏾♀️
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Meanings of the word for November in various languages
▪️ Leaf fall (Czech)
▪️ Freezing moon (Ojibwe)
▪️ Dark period month (Inari Sami)
▪️ Wind slender (Navajo)
▪️ Month of goats (ChiShona)
▪️ Month of slaughter (Welsh)
▪️ Time of drumming (Yup'ik)
▪️ Arrival of the scorpion (Thai)
▪️ Death month (Finnish)
▪️ Leaf fall (Czech)
▪️ Freezing moon (Ojibwe)
▪️ Dark period month (Inari Sami)
▪️ Wind slender (Navajo)
▪️ Month of goats (ChiShona)
▪️ Month of slaughter (Welsh)
▪️ Time of drumming (Yup'ik)
▪️ Arrival of the scorpion (Thai)
▪️ Death month (Finnish)
November 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Meanings of the word for November in various languages
▪️ Leaf fall (Czech)
▪️ Freezing moon (Ojibwe)
▪️ Dark period month (Inari Sami)
▪️ Wind slender (Navajo)
▪️ Month of goats (ChiShona)
▪️ Month of slaughter (Welsh)
▪️ Time of drumming (Yup'ik)
▪️ Arrival of the scorpion (Thai)
▪️ Death month (Finnish)
▪️ Leaf fall (Czech)
▪️ Freezing moon (Ojibwe)
▪️ Dark period month (Inari Sami)
▪️ Wind slender (Navajo)
▪️ Month of goats (ChiShona)
▪️ Month of slaughter (Welsh)
▪️ Time of drumming (Yup'ik)
▪️ Arrival of the scorpion (Thai)
▪️ Death month (Finnish)
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jail, he has to go to jail
“.. in a group Signal chat, .. he wrote in part: ‘I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.’”
@reuters.com #Chicago
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@reuters.com #Chicago
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November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
jail, he has to go to jail
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What happens now is that every dropped piece of trash, every inch of graffiti, every broken down subway train, every disappointing sandwich, every rat in Central Park, and every single crime gets blamed on Zohran Mamdani... by racists who never go near NYC.
My tip as a Londoner. Shrug and carry on.
My tip as a Londoner. Shrug and carry on.
November 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
What happens now is that every dropped piece of trash, every inch of graffiti, every broken down subway train, every disappointing sandwich, every rat in Central Park, and every single crime gets blamed on Zohran Mamdani... by racists who never go near NYC.
My tip as a Londoner. Shrug and carry on.
My tip as a Londoner. Shrug and carry on.
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“You can tell by the love and support he’s getting from the community that he was amazing.”
KitKat, known as the "Mayor of 16th Street," was killed by a Waymo cab last week, sparking calls for more regulation of driverless cars.
KitKat, known as the "Mayor of 16th Street," was killed by a Waymo cab last week, sparking calls for more regulation of driverless cars.
A Robotaxi Killed a Beloved Bodega Cat in San Francisco. People Are Pissed
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November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“You can tell by the love and support he’s getting from the community that he was amazing.”
KitKat, known as the "Mayor of 16th Street," was killed by a Waymo cab last week, sparking calls for more regulation of driverless cars.
KitKat, known as the "Mayor of 16th Street," was killed by a Waymo cab last week, sparking calls for more regulation of driverless cars.
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"The White House stopped using live ASL interpreters at briefings and other public events when President Trump began his second term in January."
Not surprisingly, a federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's "fvck those deaf people" attitude isn't acceptable.
Not surprisingly, a federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's "fvck those deaf people" attitude isn't acceptable.
The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump. n.pr/43W4f6r
Judge orders White House to use American Sign Language interpreters at briefings
The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"The White House stopped using live ASL interpreters at briefings and other public events when President Trump began his second term in January."
Not surprisingly, a federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's "fvck those deaf people" attitude isn't acceptable.
Not surprisingly, a federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's "fvck those deaf people" attitude isn't acceptable.
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Per Customs & Border Protection, Department of Justice, and DEA data, 80-90% of foreign fentanyl that has been brought into the US each year since 2019 has been brought by American citizens coming through ports of entry.
Only 0.02% of people arrested for entering illegally even possess any fentanyl
Only 0.02% of people arrested for entering illegally even possess any fentanyl
Trump: "Every boat that we hit kills -- think of this, if it gets through -- kills 25,000 Americans plus."
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Per Customs & Border Protection, Department of Justice, and DEA data, 80-90% of foreign fentanyl that has been brought into the US each year since 2019 has been brought by American citizens coming through ports of entry.
Only 0.02% of people arrested for entering illegally even possess any fentanyl
Only 0.02% of people arrested for entering illegally even possess any fentanyl
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Can people stop pretending 2024 delivered Trump and the GOP a cultural mandate now?
People voted out the incumbent party because of inflation. That was it. Then Trump proceeded to abuse his power and raise prices while enriching himself and his friends.
Americans are pissed.
People voted out the incumbent party because of inflation. That was it. Then Trump proceeded to abuse his power and raise prices while enriching himself and his friends.
Americans are pissed.
November 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Can people stop pretending 2024 delivered Trump and the GOP a cultural mandate now?
People voted out the incumbent party because of inflation. That was it. Then Trump proceeded to abuse his power and raise prices while enriching himself and his friends.
Americans are pissed.
People voted out the incumbent party because of inflation. That was it. Then Trump proceeded to abuse his power and raise prices while enriching himself and his friends.
Americans are pissed.
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Once upon a time, American soldiers handed out food to Germans because *they* had followed a fascist madman into national ruin.
How times change.
How times change.
NEW: The US Army website for its bases in Bavaria, Germany told its soldiers and employees that it might need to obtain free food from the German government during the US government shutdown.
The Army later altered publication to remove a list of food banks, but we have the original text here:
The Army later altered publication to remove a list of food banks, but we have the original text here:
US Army Tells Soldiers to Go to German Food Bank, Then Deletes It
The initial 'Shutdown Guidance' for the US Army Garrison Bavaria included instructions to go to German food banks.
www.404media.co
November 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Once upon a time, American soldiers handed out food to Germans because *they* had followed a fascist madman into national ruin.
How times change.
How times change.
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We only rate dogs. This is spaghetti con salsiccia. Obviously has the noodles and the sausage, but is notably missing sauce. Please only send dogs. Thank you… 13/10 (IG: futrinka_tacsko)
November 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We only rate dogs. This is spaghetti con salsiccia. Obviously has the noodles and the sausage, but is notably missing sauce. Please only send dogs. Thank you… 13/10 (IG: futrinka_tacsko)
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Excessive force. PERIOD!
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Excessive force. PERIOD!
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
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Yes, I'm sure that the Republican voters
*in Mississippi*
who helped flip 3 seats from red to blue were all ecstatic about inflation, losing their healthcare benefits, watching the president tear down the White House and seeing him attend lavish parties while they couldn't afford Ramen noodles
*in Mississippi*
who helped flip 3 seats from red to blue were all ecstatic about inflation, losing their healthcare benefits, watching the president tear down the White House and seeing him attend lavish parties while they couldn't afford Ramen noodles
LISA McCLAIN: Voter turnout from Republicans was not high. But I think part of that reason is because Republicans for the most part are happy with what's happening
TAPPER: Using that argument, your voters could be so happy that Democrats retake the House next year
TAPPER: Using that argument, your voters could be so happy that Democrats retake the House next year
November 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Yes, I'm sure that the Republican voters
*in Mississippi*
who helped flip 3 seats from red to blue were all ecstatic about inflation, losing their healthcare benefits, watching the president tear down the White House and seeing him attend lavish parties while they couldn't afford Ramen noodles
*in Mississippi*
who helped flip 3 seats from red to blue were all ecstatic about inflation, losing their healthcare benefits, watching the president tear down the White House and seeing him attend lavish parties while they couldn't afford Ramen noodles
Let's make America a historical anachronism again!
Stream power: the Titanic was a beauty.
Nukes: height of 1950s power cachet, can't be a superpower without a lot of them
War crimes and murder on the high seas: you know, like a pirate, but with bad hair and no charisma
Stream power: the Titanic was a beauty.
Nukes: height of 1950s power cachet, can't be a superpower without a lot of them
War crimes and murder on the high seas: you know, like a pirate, but with bad hair and no charisma
November 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Let's make America a historical anachronism again!
Stream power: the Titanic was a beauty.
Nukes: height of 1950s power cachet, can't be a superpower without a lot of them
War crimes and murder on the high seas: you know, like a pirate, but with bad hair and no charisma
Stream power: the Titanic was a beauty.
Nukes: height of 1950s power cachet, can't be a superpower without a lot of them
War crimes and murder on the high seas: you know, like a pirate, but with bad hair and no charisma
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10/ So bottom line: 8 months after Trump starts a massive trade war with China:
- U.S. factory jobs declining
- U.S. families paying thousands for tariffs
- China makes not a single concession
- The world watches Xi bully Trump into surrender
Awesome.
- U.S. factory jobs declining
- U.S. families paying thousands for tariffs
- China makes not a single concession
- The world watches Xi bully Trump into surrender
Awesome.
Opinion | Trump Lost the Trade War to China
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
10/ So bottom line: 8 months after Trump starts a massive trade war with China:
- U.S. factory jobs declining
- U.S. families paying thousands for tariffs
- China makes not a single concession
- The world watches Xi bully Trump into surrender
Awesome.
- U.S. factory jobs declining
- U.S. families paying thousands for tariffs
- China makes not a single concession
- The world watches Xi bully Trump into surrender
Awesome.
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A lot of people get into law enforcement because they are emotionally incontinent and it’s a great opportunity to piss over everyone, violence-and-threatswise
November 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
A lot of people get into law enforcement because they are emotionally incontinent and it’s a great opportunity to piss over everyone, violence-and-threatswise
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Was Brett Favre somehow involved?
20 police officers across the state of Mississippi, including TWO elected sheriffs, were just arrested on charges of providing police escort for drug and weapons trafficking across state lines in exchange for bribes
“Most are still employed today” - the DA IN this presser youtu.be/tzuGfqdQvjs?...
“Most are still employed today” - the DA IN this presser youtu.be/tzuGfqdQvjs?...
'Monumental betrayal of public trust' Mississippi officers arrested
YouTube video by 16 WAPT News Jackson
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November 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Was Brett Favre somehow involved?
I just watched Sean Penn's The Pledge and it was so much more than I was expecting as in it was fucking brilliant in achieving verisimilitude in moral ambiguity in the pursuit of evil and the dirty of fulfilling an oath in which one's own morality, honor, and reputation are sacrificed without a
November 2, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I just watched Sean Penn's The Pledge and it was so much more than I was expecting as in it was fucking brilliant in achieving verisimilitude in moral ambiguity in the pursuit of evil and the dirty of fulfilling an oath in which one's own morality, honor, and reputation are sacrificed without a
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BREAKING: Sean Greyson, a 30 year old white male police officer, has been convicted of second-degree murder for the cold blooded murder of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman who dialed 911 for help.
Sentencing is scheduled for Jan 29, 2026.
Sentencing is scheduled for Jan 29, 2026.
October 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
BREAKING: Sean Greyson, a 30 year old white male police officer, has been convicted of second-degree murder for the cold blooded murder of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman who dialed 911 for help.
Sentencing is scheduled for Jan 29, 2026.
Sentencing is scheduled for Jan 29, 2026.
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Consider what Republicans would’ve done if Joe Biden chose to let 42 million Americans starve instead of taking all possible steps to fund SNAP
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It is a choice to give Argentina a $40 billion bailout
It is a choice to use ICE in a way which terrorizes US citizens
It is a choice to tear down the East Wing of the White House and spend $350 million on a ballroom
Just as it is a choice to starve 42 million Americans by refusing to fund SNAP
It is a choice to use ICE in a way which terrorizes US citizens
It is a choice to tear down the East Wing of the White House and spend $350 million on a ballroom
Just as it is a choice to starve 42 million Americans by refusing to fund SNAP
October 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Consider what Republicans would’ve done if Joe Biden chose to let 42 million Americans starve instead of taking all possible steps to fund SNAP
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Israel and US Scorn ICJ Ruling Against Starving Civilians as Method of Warfare
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Israel and US Scorn ICJ Ruling Against Starving Civilians as Method of Warfare
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October 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Israel and US Scorn ICJ Ruling Against Starving Civilians as Method of Warfare
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“Why not ask Congress for a declaration of war on the cartels?”
TRUMP: “We’re just gonna kill people bringing drugs into our country. We’re gonna kill them.”
Again: Not legal. (Also, not moral — There has been no real confirmation the dozens killed are even drug runners)
TRUMP: “We’re just gonna kill people bringing drugs into our country. We’re gonna kill them.”
Again: Not legal. (Also, not moral — There has been no real confirmation the dozens killed are even drug runners)
October 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“Why not ask Congress for a declaration of war on the cartels?”
TRUMP: “We’re just gonna kill people bringing drugs into our country. We’re gonna kill them.”
Again: Not legal. (Also, not moral — There has been no real confirmation the dozens killed are even drug runners)
TRUMP: “We’re just gonna kill people bringing drugs into our country. We’re gonna kill them.”
Again: Not legal. (Also, not moral — There has been no real confirmation the dozens killed are even drug runners)