Tall Drink of Swiftness
@tallswiftness.bsky.social
Progressive liberal
Resurrecting my orchid hobby
6' 6" tall, single
Coastal Humboldt County, California
Resurrecting my orchid hobby
6' 6" tall, single
Coastal Humboldt County, California
Pinned
Why the Rich Don’t Pay Taxes
YouTube video by New Economic Thinking
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A huge amount of insight and valuable information! 26 min.
@bostoncollege.bsky.social law professor Ray Madoff, author of "The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy," explains how a century of tax policy created two Americas: one that pays taxes and one that doesn’t.
@bostoncollege.bsky.social law professor Ray Madoff, author of "The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy," explains how a century of tax policy created two Americas: one that pays taxes and one that doesn’t.
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This
"No mainstream reporter has the stomach to say, 'By the way, this administration lies all the time and we should assume this is a lie too' after every unsupported statement." They should, because it's true.
Donald Trump and the Power of the Little Lie
The war against Venezuela isn’t about drugs. It’s about the destruction of regular order.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This
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Since day one, L.A. TACO’s small-but-mighty staff has produced crucial daily reports on the ongoing immigration raids.
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Your membership makes this possible. It’s what keeps L.A. TACO fearless, local, and totally independent.
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#FreeLA
December 16, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Since day one, L.A. TACO’s small-but-mighty staff has produced crucial daily reports on the ongoing immigration raids.
Your membership makes this possible. It’s what keeps L.A. TACO fearless, local, and totally independent.
Become a member today: lataco.com/join
#FreeLA
Your membership makes this possible. It’s what keeps L.A. TACO fearless, local, and totally independent.
Become a member today: lataco.com/join
#FreeLA
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"Join us Thursday, Dec 18 at 3pm as we protest & pack Oakland’s port commissioner meeting to demand an end to the Israeli military cargo shipments flying out of Oakland’s civilian airport. OAK should be a place we pick up our loved ones, not send F-35 fighter jet parts for genocide."
#ArmsEmbargoNow
#ArmsEmbargoNow
Thursday 12/18: Pack the Port: Get Killer Cargo Out of Oakland
Thursday 12/18: Pack the Port: Get Killer Cargo Out of Oakland
530 Water St, Oakland
www.indybay.org
December 15, 2025 at 4:38 AM
"Join us Thursday, Dec 18 at 3pm as we protest & pack Oakland’s port commissioner meeting to demand an end to the Israeli military cargo shipments flying out of Oakland’s civilian airport. OAK should be a place we pick up our loved ones, not send F-35 fighter jet parts for genocide."
#ArmsEmbargoNow
#ArmsEmbargoNow
I will speak out against the hatred directed towards individual persons of the Jewish faith forever and always.
I will also speak out against the genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza perpetrated by the Israeli government.
I will also speak out against the genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza perpetrated by the Israeli government.
Hate is violence.
Hatred against Jewish people is skyrocketing & deadly.
There's no justification for racial,ethnic or religious hatred.
There's no excusing the indifference of those who shrug at the cruelty of bigotry & intolerance.
Will you stand against hatred towards Jewish people?
Speak out!
Hatred against Jewish people is skyrocketing & deadly.
There's no justification for racial,ethnic or religious hatred.
There's no excusing the indifference of those who shrug at the cruelty of bigotry & intolerance.
Will you stand against hatred towards Jewish people?
Speak out!
December 15, 2025 at 6:21 AM
I will speak out against the hatred directed towards individual persons of the Jewish faith forever and always.
I will also speak out against the genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza perpetrated by the Israeli government.
I will also speak out against the genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza perpetrated by the Israeli government.
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MAGA named us ANTIFA, which is an abbreviation for Anti-Fascist, just like my daddy, and the entire US military, when he served in WW2.
We protect our country from fascism, and we are no threat to the honest and merciful.
We protect our country from fascism, and we are no threat to the honest and merciful.
December 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
MAGA named us ANTIFA, which is an abbreviation for Anti-Fascist, just like my daddy, and the entire US military, when he served in WW2.
We protect our country from fascism, and we are no threat to the honest and merciful.
We protect our country from fascism, and we are no threat to the honest and merciful.
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Just what in the fuck is going on in Venezuela?
JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids 'midair collision' with US Air Force tanker
A JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S.
apnews.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Just what in the fuck is going on in Venezuela?
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Must I have a WTF moment about the president EVERY FKG day⁉️⁉️⁉️
December 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Must I have a WTF moment about the president EVERY FKG day⁉️⁉️⁉️
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At what point does the media acknowledge that having a president with dementia making unilateral decisions for our country is beyond fucking dangerous?
December 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
At what point does the media acknowledge that having a president with dementia making unilateral decisions for our country is beyond fucking dangerous?
If Pluto can't be a planet, then why are Europe and Asia separate continents?
December 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
If Pluto can't be a planet, then why are Europe and Asia separate continents?
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Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...
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December 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...
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🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
If Republicans need any kind of proof that Trump cares more about big money, this is a good one
Trump has signed an Executive Order attempting to ban states and localities from regulating AI.
It comes after Big Tech announced a $100 million lobbying blitz.
Always follow the money. https://youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?si=LHG-GWoIO87c1Tyi
It comes after Big Tech announced a $100 million lobbying blitz.
Always follow the money. https://youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?si=LHG-GWoIO87c1Tyi
Big Tech's AI Power-Grab
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 1:11 AM
If Republicans need any kind of proof that Trump cares more about big money, this is a good one
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Trump has signed an Executive Order attempting to ban states and localities from regulating AI.
It comes after Big Tech announced a $100 million lobbying blitz.
Always follow the money. https://youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?si=LHG-GWoIO87c1Tyi
It comes after Big Tech announced a $100 million lobbying blitz.
Always follow the money. https://youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?si=LHG-GWoIO87c1Tyi
Big Tech's AI Power-Grab
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Trump has signed an Executive Order attempting to ban states and localities from regulating AI.
It comes after Big Tech announced a $100 million lobbying blitz.
Always follow the money. https://youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?si=LHG-GWoIO87c1Tyi
It comes after Big Tech announced a $100 million lobbying blitz.
Always follow the money. https://youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?si=LHG-GWoIO87c1Tyi
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When will we stop sacrificing our children for mediocre white men's comfort guns??
December 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
When will we stop sacrificing our children for mediocre white men's comfort guns??
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Catholic Hospital Denies It Violated CA Law, Attorney General Makes Case For Abortion Protection https://kymkemp.com/2025/12/13/catholic-hospital-denies-it-violated-ca-law-attorney-general-makes-case-for-abortion-protection/
Catholic Hospital Denies It Violated CA Law, Attorney General Makes Case For Abortion Protection
As St. Joseph Hospital’s attorney called her experience a “false narrative,” Anna Nusslock—the State’s star witness—sat in the front row shaking her head, having lost twins and over 1.5…
kymkemp.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Catholic Hospital Denies It Violated CA Law, Attorney General Makes Case For Abortion Protection https://kymkemp.com/2025/12/13/catholic-hospital-denies-it-violated-ca-law-attorney-general-makes-case-for-abortion-protection/
When Anna Nusslock arrived at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Feb. 2024 with pregnancy complications, DRs told her an emergency abortion was the only treatment option. But, she says, the hospital refused.
The CA Attorney General is asking for a preliminary injunction
kymkemp.com/2025/12/13/c...
The CA Attorney General is asking for a preliminary injunction
kymkemp.com/2025/12/13/c...
Catholic Hospital Denies It Violated CA Law, Attorney General Makes Case For Abortion Protection
As St. Joseph Hospital’s attorney called her experience a “false narrative,” Anna Nusslock—the State’s star witness—sat in the front row shaking her head, having lost twins and over 1.5…
kymkemp.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
When Anna Nusslock arrived at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Feb. 2024 with pregnancy complications, DRs told her an emergency abortion was the only treatment option. But, she says, the hospital refused.
The CA Attorney General is asking for a preliminary injunction
kymkemp.com/2025/12/13/c...
The CA Attorney General is asking for a preliminary injunction
kymkemp.com/2025/12/13/c...
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The fever dream is to use tariffs to pay off the national debt. In other words, tax the poor to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy.
December 13, 2025 at 3:54 AM
The fever dream is to use tariffs to pay off the national debt. In other words, tax the poor to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy.
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We’ve been here before.
Open your eyes.
Open your eyes.
July 15, 2025 at 11:57 PM
We’ve been here before.
Open your eyes.
Open your eyes.
According to this respected shipping expert, the US is preparing to, most likely, seize even more cargo and tanker ships. Here he gives you some great background on this first oil tanker seizure. I learned a lot.
youtu.be/VX6be5lGfps?...
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U.S. Seizes A Shadow Fleet Super Tanker off Venezuela | The Skipper Has Been Arrested!
YouTube video by What's Going on With Shipping?
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 2:36 AM
According to this respected shipping expert, the US is preparing to, most likely, seize even more cargo and tanker ships. Here he gives you some great background on this first oil tanker seizure. I learned a lot.
youtu.be/VX6be5lGfps?...
youtu.be/VX6be5lGfps?...
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so many of our current problems stem from americans not being able to comprehend that a guy they know from tv might actually be stupid
December 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
so many of our current problems stem from americans not being able to comprehend that a guy they know from tv might actually be stupid
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The hardcore screaming guy I posted about a few weeks ago, the one who was posted outside the Heritage Foundation, is back!
Tonight he's making a LOT of noise outside of Butterworth's, a MAGA hot spot on Capitol Hill.
Closed event in there tonight.
Tonight he's making a LOT of noise outside of Butterworth's, a MAGA hot spot on Capitol Hill.
Closed event in there tonight.
December 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The hardcore screaming guy I posted about a few weeks ago, the one who was posted outside the Heritage Foundation, is back!
Tonight he's making a LOT of noise outside of Butterworth's, a MAGA hot spot on Capitol Hill.
Closed event in there tonight.
Tonight he's making a LOT of noise outside of Butterworth's, a MAGA hot spot on Capitol Hill.
Closed event in there tonight.
"Taking advantage of a broken patent system, Big Pharma is making minor tweaks to medications just to keep affordable generics off the market, a new report suggests. They’ve made billions of dollars in the process."
jacobin.com/2025/06/big-...
jacobin.com/2025/06/big-...
Big Pharma Can Tweak Drugs to Keep Generics Off the Market
Taking advantage of a broken patent system, Big Pharma is making minor tweaks to medications just to keep affordable generics off the market, a new report suggests. They’ve made billions of dollars in...
jacobin.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
"Taking advantage of a broken patent system, Big Pharma is making minor tweaks to medications just to keep affordable generics off the market, a new report suggests. They’ve made billions of dollars in the process."
jacobin.com/2025/06/big-...
jacobin.com/2025/06/big-...
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Bonus points for hard mode with no Star Wars or Trek, LOTR, Marvel, Disney or Pixar
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Bonus points for hard mode with no Star Wars or Trek, LOTR, Marvel, Disney or Pixar
That reminds me, I need to buy pepper spray.
ICE Shoots Protester Point Blank In The Face With Pepper Bullet -
Elgin, IL
December 6th
Elgin, IL
December 6th
December 9, 2025 at 6:17 AM
That reminds me, I need to buy pepper spray.
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Let me just say: I have run more than a dozen marathons and an ultramarathon and I have worked 13-hour days in a cornfield in the scorching-ass sun, and none of those things broke me like breastfeeding.
It’s not a question of will. I am a determined person. Sometimes your body just WONT DO IT.
It’s not a question of will. I am a determined person. Sometimes your body just WONT DO IT.
RFK Jr: "All of the ingenuity of corporate America has not produced an infant formula that is superior in nutrition and all the qualities that we want to the infant formula that God made, which is the infant formula in a mother's breast."
December 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Let me just say: I have run more than a dozen marathons and an ultramarathon and I have worked 13-hour days in a cornfield in the scorching-ass sun, and none of those things broke me like breastfeeding.
It’s not a question of will. I am a determined person. Sometimes your body just WONT DO IT.
It’s not a question of will. I am a determined person. Sometimes your body just WONT DO IT.