Karen Sontag
@sonka60.bsky.social
You know that old “Goodwill towards Men” thing at Christmas? The wish for kindness, peace and well-being for all humanity - it’s missing this Christmas what with the current occupant of the White House and his administration.
December 11, 2025 at 5:19 AM
You know that old “Goodwill towards Men” thing at Christmas? The wish for kindness, peace and well-being for all humanity - it’s missing this Christmas what with the current occupant of the White House and his administration.
It boggles the mind that a woman who is ruthless enough to shoot a puppy is not ruthless enough for this administration. Anytime.
December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It boggles the mind that a woman who is ruthless enough to shoot a puppy is not ruthless enough for this administration. Anytime.
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“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
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Let's revisit a basic concept: the authority of a government is based on the consent of the governed.
#democracy
#johnlocke
#politicalphilosophy
#consent
#bywhatauthority
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consent...
#democracy
#johnlocke
#politicalphilosophy
#consent
#bywhatauthority
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consent...
Consent of the governed - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Let's revisit a basic concept: the authority of a government is based on the consent of the governed.
#democracy
#johnlocke
#politicalphilosophy
#consent
#bywhatauthority
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consent...
#democracy
#johnlocke
#politicalphilosophy
#consent
#bywhatauthority
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consent...
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What do affordable healthcare and sarcasm have in common?
Most Americans don't get it.
Most Americans don't get it.
November 29, 2025 at 5:53 AM
What do affordable healthcare and sarcasm have in common?
Most Americans don't get it.
Most Americans don't get it.
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1) Start the worst European war since 1945 and commit every imaginable war crime
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
1) Start the worst European war since 1945 and commit every imaginable war crime
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
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@lawrenceodonnelljr.bsky.social: The Trump presidency is collapsing like the Berlin Wall collapsed youtu.be/Op4ErWy53u4?...
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM
@lawrenceodonnelljr.bsky.social: The Trump presidency is collapsing like the Berlin Wall collapsed youtu.be/Op4ErWy53u4?...
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The best feeling ever……. (Other than if he is also unalive)
November 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The best feeling ever……. (Other than if he is also unalive)
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I keep coming back to this research finding by Chenoweth and Stephan.
Our success in opposing the current regime depends on convincing those of its supporters who are wavering to refuse to prop up the authoritarians.
Our success in opposing the current regime depends on convincing those of its supporters who are wavering to refuse to prop up the authoritarians.
November 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I keep coming back to this research finding by Chenoweth and Stephan.
Our success in opposing the current regime depends on convincing those of its supporters who are wavering to refuse to prop up the authoritarians.
Our success in opposing the current regime depends on convincing those of its supporters who are wavering to refuse to prop up the authoritarians.
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Solidarity is the only way
October 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Solidarity is the only way
As distasteful as Trump is, the triumvirate pulling his strings (Vought, Vance and Miller) are pure evil.
October 13, 2025 at 4:46 AM
As distasteful as Trump is, the triumvirate pulling his strings (Vought, Vance and Miller) are pure evil.
Pam Bondi is a biatch. It will be a great pleasure to watch her be disbarred.
October 8, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Pam Bondi is a biatch. It will be a great pleasure to watch her be disbarred.
The only place I ever visited with soldiers in the streets, carrying rifles, was Israel. Standing in a line, I asked permission to get a chair for a disabled individual in our group. The (young) soldiers jokingly pointed their guns at me. I didn’t see it but my companions were deeply traumatized.
October 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
The only place I ever visited with soldiers in the streets, carrying rifles, was Israel. Standing in a line, I asked permission to get a chair for a disabled individual in our group. The (young) soldiers jokingly pointed their guns at me. I didn’t see it but my companions were deeply traumatized.
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Question:
If a POTUS was actually a Russian asset with the specific intent of destroying the military power, market strength, social unity, economic hegemony & global influence of the United States from within,
what would that person do DIFFERENTLY than what that asshole is doing right now?
If a POTUS was actually a Russian asset with the specific intent of destroying the military power, market strength, social unity, economic hegemony & global influence of the United States from within,
what would that person do DIFFERENTLY than what that asshole is doing right now?
October 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Question:
If a POTUS was actually a Russian asset with the specific intent of destroying the military power, market strength, social unity, economic hegemony & global influence of the United States from within,
what would that person do DIFFERENTLY than what that asshole is doing right now?
If a POTUS was actually a Russian asset with the specific intent of destroying the military power, market strength, social unity, economic hegemony & global influence of the United States from within,
what would that person do DIFFERENTLY than what that asshole is doing right now?
Life without facts and truth is exhausting.
September 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Life without facts and truth is exhausting.
People are surprised the Trump administration has a double standard?
September 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
People are surprised the Trump administration has a double standard?
Some of my favorite shows are on ABC (Will Trent) but I won’t be watching them. Let’s see what hurts more Trump’s displeasure or a reduction in viewership.
September 18, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Some of my favorite shows are on ABC (Will Trent) but I won’t be watching them. Let’s see what hurts more Trump’s displeasure or a reduction in viewership.
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An emperor with no clothes, a Congress with no spine, and a court with no teeth.
Welcome to MAGAmerica.
Welcome to MAGAmerica.
September 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
An emperor with no clothes, a Congress with no spine, and a court with no teeth.
Welcome to MAGAmerica.
Welcome to MAGAmerica.
Is there an opposite of the Nobel Peace Prize? A special award for someone who has made the world significantly less safe and more pugilistic?
September 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Is there an opposite of the Nobel Peace Prize? A special award for someone who has made the world significantly less safe and more pugilistic?
After this recess, Trump’s threat of primarying Republican lawmakers is going to be an empty glove. Vote the bastards out! Because
August 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
After this recess, Trump’s threat of primarying Republican lawmakers is going to be an empty glove. Vote the bastards out! Because
Let’s hope that the Repugs get enough blowback from their constituents back home that they return to Washington ready to prioritize those they represent.
July 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Let’s hope that the Repugs get enough blowback from their constituents back home that they return to Washington ready to prioritize those they represent.
It doesn’t bother me that cruel, uniformed and bigoted people support Trump. But it kills me that some of the kindest, most thoughtful and generous people I know do.
July 21, 2025 at 4:47 AM
It doesn’t bother me that cruel, uniformed and bigoted people support Trump. But it kills me that some of the kindest, most thoughtful and generous people I know do.
Love it when foreign leaders and countries push back on Trump.
July 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Love it when foreign leaders and countries push back on Trump.