Barbara T.
@tobatty.bsky.social
Neurophysiologist, science writer, observer of the human condition and the changing sky, outraged by bigotry in all forms
Exactly. For all but very rich, the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s were challenging times. But people expected to work hard and make choices: buy a house or take expensive vacations, educate your kids or splurge on fancy cars.
not that the present economic picture is rosy, but i do think that popular culture — and specifically nostalgia bait television — is a big part of the reason that our public memory of the 1970s, 1980s and even 1990s seems to miss the real economic pain that marked each of those decades.
December 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Exactly. For all but very rich, the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s were challenging times. But people expected to work hard and make choices: buy a house or take expensive vacations, educate your kids or splurge on fancy cars.
Whoa!! How did boomers who, contrary to fantasy, did not "walk into" homeownership, raise a whole generation of spoiled brats? Life is going to be hard for these folks. There is NO free-ride, never was. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
These Young Adults Make Good Money. But Life, They Say, Is Unaffordable.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Whoa!! How did boomers who, contrary to fantasy, did not "walk into" homeownership, raise a whole generation of spoiled brats? Life is going to be hard for these folks. There is NO free-ride, never was. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
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Happy EPSTEIN Files Release Day Eve for all those who celebrate!!! 👍
December 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Happy EPSTEIN Files Release Day Eve for all those who celebrate!!! 👍
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I guess Epstein isn’t in the Epstein files.
December 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I guess Epstein isn’t in the Epstein files.
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Garcia: This is not a real release. This is continuing a coverup that's been going on now for months.
December 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Garcia: This is not a real release. This is continuing a coverup that's been going on now for months.
Well deserved in this case...
the main reward you are likely to get for total loyalty to trump is the destruction of your career and your reputation www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/n...
Elise Stefanik Drops Out of N.Y. Governor’s Race and Will Leave Congress
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December 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Well deserved in this case...
What kind of country do we live in? Grotesque, cruel, and unrecognizable... www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/n...
Immigration Officials Deport Queens 6-Year-Old and Father Who Fled China
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December 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM
What kind of country do we live in? Grotesque, cruel, and unrecognizable... www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/n...
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Stunning new revelation: Epstein hung out almost exclusively with guys who had black boxes where their heads should be.
December 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Stunning new revelation: Epstein hung out almost exclusively with guys who had black boxes where their heads should be.
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Tapper: This is one of the documents the DOJ released. It’s 100 pages. It’s all black. That’s the transparency we’re getting.
December 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Tapper: This is one of the documents the DOJ released. It’s 100 pages. It’s all black. That’s the transparency we’re getting.
Any excuse to stop anyone except wealthy white males from immigrating to the US... www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
Suspect in Brown and M.I.T. Killings Is Described as Brilliant but Bullying
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December 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Any excuse to stop anyone except wealthy white males from immigrating to the US... www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
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It’s outrageous Trump is locking up hardworking community members like Kelly Yu while pretending he’s focused on real criminals.
I met Kelly at the ICE detention center in Eloy. She’s a small business owner who’s only ever made this country stronger. She should be freed.
I met Kelly at the ICE detention center in Eloy. She’s a small business owner who’s only ever made this country stronger. She should be freed.
West valley political leaders say Supreme Court ruling should free Peoria sushi shop owner from ICE detention
Kelly Yu has been in immigration detention for over six months. A pair of political leaders from opposite sides of the aisle say that fact should free her.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
It’s outrageous Trump is locking up hardworking community members like Kelly Yu while pretending he’s focused on real criminals.
I met Kelly at the ICE detention center in Eloy. She’s a small business owner who’s only ever made this country stronger. She should be freed.
I met Kelly at the ICE detention center in Eloy. She’s a small business owner who’s only ever made this country stronger. She should be freed.
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I took an oath to defend the Constitution, the rule of law, and our First Amendment rights. Which means I won't let this Administration silence me. Because in the Navy, we don't give up the ship.
December 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I took an oath to defend the Constitution, the rule of law, and our First Amendment rights. Which means I won't let this Administration silence me. Because in the Navy, we don't give up the ship.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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"The pattern is also a lesson. News organizations that have stood up for themselves and pushed back against the attempts at intimidation prevailed.
"The only way to lose a fight against Trump is to pursue appeasement.
"It’s true for law firms, higher ed, news orgs..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
"The only way to lose a fight against Trump is to pursue appeasement.
"It’s true for law firms, higher ed, news orgs..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
December 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"The pattern is also a lesson. News organizations that have stood up for themselves and pushed back against the attempts at intimidation prevailed.
"The only way to lose a fight against Trump is to pursue appeasement.
"It’s true for law firms, higher ed, news orgs..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
"The only way to lose a fight against Trump is to pursue appeasement.
"It’s true for law firms, higher ed, news orgs..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Inhuman and inhumane... this is not what our country stands for. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/n...
Trump-Appointed Judge Flays ICE Over Conditions in Long Island Lockup
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December 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Inhuman and inhumane... this is not what our country stands for. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/n...
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Gupta: Just the way he presents himself. Whether it’s the hand—is there something happening with that hand? Is there an IV there that they’re trying to cover up? His pressurized, rambling, incoherent speech. When you take it all together, reasonable people are asking reasonable questions
December 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Gupta: Just the way he presents himself. Whether it’s the hand—is there something happening with that hand? Is there an IV there that they’re trying to cover up? His pressurized, rambling, incoherent speech. When you take it all together, reasonable people are asking reasonable questions
Excellent... www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/n...
Elise Stefanik Drops Out of N.Y. Governor’s Race and Will Leave Congress
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December 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Excellent... www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/n...
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Walz: "It's very clear that the entire federal government is weaponized against Minnesota. They're threatening us. And this is what happens when you have a floundering presidency and it's about those ballrooms. Now we're back on transgender folks."
December 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Walz: "It's very clear that the entire federal government is weaponized against Minnesota. They're threatening us. And this is what happens when you have a floundering presidency and it's about those ballrooms. Now we're back on transgender folks."
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Legally, it’s The John F. Kennedy Center and the Department Of Defense. Anything else is illegal and fake.
December 19, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Legally, it’s The John F. Kennedy Center and the Department Of Defense. Anything else is illegal and fake.
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Statement on Kennedy Center Board Action: In 1964, Congress established the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as a living memorial to President Kennedy. Only Congress can change its name.
December 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Statement on Kennedy Center Board Action: In 1964, Congress established the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as a living memorial to President Kennedy. Only Congress can change its name.
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I have just demanded a full refund for remaining tickets at the Kennedy Center. I did not buy anything at the "Trump Kennedy" Center. I encourage you to do the same #refundKennedy
December 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I have just demanded a full refund for remaining tickets at the Kennedy Center. I did not buy anything at the "Trump Kennedy" Center. I encourage you to do the same #refundKennedy
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Trump taking over the Kennedy Center has the same vibes.
Elon buying twitter is not unlike when a failed comic buys a comedy club to give himself stage time.
The top story on Twitter is all the sycophants praising Elon Musk for Starlink?
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December 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Trump taking over the Kennedy Center has the same vibes.
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Just to be clear. It’s the John F Kennedy center legally.
Just like it’s still the department of defense
Just like it’s still the department of defense
December 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Just to be clear. It’s the John F Kennedy center legally.
Just like it’s still the department of defense
Just like it’s still the department of defense
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🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice will fail to publicly release all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by a Friday deadline, violating a new federal law explicitly mandating that the trove of documents be turned over for public scrutiny. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Chickens Out on Epstein Files Release in Violation of New Law
Read more here.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice will fail to publicly release all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by a Friday deadline, violating a new federal law explicitly mandating that the trove of documents be turned over for public scrutiny. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...