@woodsplitter.bsky.social
I’m a retired journalist and now an avid hiker with a hankering to conquer the PCT. It’s nice to be here, away from the bots
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Democrats love to send letters
March 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Democrats love to send letters
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This is a very sad story, but what makes me crazy is that people tried to explain that this is what would happen and got caricatured as "woke" hysterics www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
He voted for Trump. Now his wife sits in an ICE detention center.
ICE's deportation actions signal that anyone who isn't a US citizen is 'at risk – period,' immigration attorney says.
www.usatoday.com
March 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This is a very sad story, but what makes me crazy is that people tried to explain that this is what would happen and got caricatured as "woke" hysterics www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Trump just withdrew the bad CDC nominee after public blowback about the measles vaccine.
Scientists, we can achieve the same with the bad NIH nominee. Public pressure can force out Bhattacharya.
Your voices are needed now. Please take action. 🧪
Scientists, we can achieve the same with the bad NIH nominee. Public pressure can force out Bhattacharya.
Your voices are needed now. Please take action. 🧪
White House withdraws Trump's pick Dave Weldon as CDC director pick
The White House is withdrawing President Donald Trump's nomination of Republican former congressman and vaccine critic Dave Weldon to serve as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a source briefed on the matter said on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Trump just withdrew the bad CDC nominee after public blowback about the measles vaccine.
Scientists, we can achieve the same with the bad NIH nominee. Public pressure can force out Bhattacharya.
Your voices are needed now. Please take action. 🧪
Scientists, we can achieve the same with the bad NIH nominee. Public pressure can force out Bhattacharya.
Your voices are needed now. Please take action. 🧪
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Donald Trump touted employment rates in his presidency during an unexpected Oval Office address on Friday but viewers were more concerned when he misheard a reporter's question.
Donald Trump told to 'get a hearing aid' as he suffers age issue in Oval Office
www.irishstar.com
March 8, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Donald Trump touted employment rates in his presidency during an unexpected Oval Office address on Friday but viewers were more concerned when he misheard a reporter's question.
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"I work in economic development based on science and innovation, so I know how important science is to our economy, our economic well-being, and these attacks on science from the federal administration are just unacceptable, anti-intellectual and self defeating for our country."
"These attacks on science from the federal administration are just unacceptable."
YouTube video by Mother Jones
youtube.com
March 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
"I work in economic development based on science and innovation, so I know how important science is to our economy, our economic well-being, and these attacks on science from the federal administration are just unacceptable, anti-intellectual and self defeating for our country."
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This Sunday, the whole country needs to spring forward from 1939.
March 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This Sunday, the whole country needs to spring forward from 1939.
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February 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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What a disgrace.
Bezos and the newspaper he has destroyed should be grateful that anyone thinks it’s still worthwhile to buy ad space from them.
*This* is how democracy dies.
Bezos and the newspaper he has destroyed should be grateful that anyone thinks it’s still worthwhile to buy ad space from them.
*This* is how democracy dies.
Washington Post backs out of ‘Fire Elon Musk’ ad order
The Washington Post this week backed out of a “Fire Elon Musk” advertising order that was to run as a wrap on some of its Tuesday editions, according to the advocacy group Common Cause. The group …
thehill.com
February 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
What a disgrace.
Bezos and the newspaper he has destroyed should be grateful that anyone thinks it’s still worthwhile to buy ad space from them.
*This* is how democracy dies.
Bezos and the newspaper he has destroyed should be grateful that anyone thinks it’s still worthwhile to buy ad space from them.
*This* is how democracy dies.
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I have been talking to the media, Time, Fortune, NBC, etc., to explain how the onslaught on science and NIH will impact the health of all Americans. Everyone knows someone who has cancer, heart disease, or depression. Spread the word about how cutting science impacts all.
time.com/7216299/nih-...
time.com/7216299/nih-...
Experts Call NIH Budget Cuts an 'Apocalypse' for Science
The reductions target indirect costs that cover administrative and equipment costs.
time.com
February 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I have been talking to the media, Time, Fortune, NBC, etc., to explain how the onslaught on science and NIH will impact the health of all Americans. Everyone knows someone who has cancer, heart disease, or depression. Spread the word about how cutting science impacts all.
time.com/7216299/nih-...
time.com/7216299/nih-...
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No doubt about it.
Is Donald Trump Afraid of Elon Musk?
The president has long operated without anything resembling worry when it comes to appointments or executive action, but as his most powerful—and richest—political ally chainsaws his way through the f...
www.vanityfair.com
February 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
No doubt about it.
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A quick resistance task:
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. “Gulf of America" is the top
3. Click on the three little dots to the right of it
4. Select "Send Feedback"
5. Click on "Gulf Of America"
6. Select "Inaccurate content"
7. Select "Incorrect" and type in "The correct name is “Gulf of Mexico"
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. “Gulf of America" is the top
3. Click on the three little dots to the right of it
4. Select "Send Feedback"
5. Click on "Gulf Of America"
6. Select "Inaccurate content"
7. Select "Incorrect" and type in "The correct name is “Gulf of Mexico"
February 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A quick resistance task:
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. “Gulf of America" is the top
3. Click on the three little dots to the right of it
4. Select "Send Feedback"
5. Click on "Gulf Of America"
6. Select "Inaccurate content"
7. Select "Incorrect" and type in "The correct name is “Gulf of Mexico"
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. “Gulf of America" is the top
3. Click on the three little dots to the right of it
4. Select "Send Feedback"
5. Click on "Gulf Of America"
6. Select "Inaccurate content"
7. Select "Incorrect" and type in "The correct name is “Gulf of Mexico"
No denying that at this point.
Elon Musk and X Are the Top Misinformation Spreaders Online
The tech billionaire always had a problem with telling the truth — now he has an entire social network built on lies!
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
The tech billionaire always had a problem with telling the truth — now he has an entire social network built on lies!
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
How Elon Musk and X Became the Biggest Purveyors of Online Misinformation
A timeline of how Elon Musk has turned X into a misinformation weapon that spews falsehoods about migrants, gender, health and elections.
www.rollingstone.com
February 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
No denying that at this point.
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I live in the same town in Arkansas that my ancestors settled in the 1800's. I really never left my hometown.
But somewhere along the way, my hometown has started to leave me.
As I walk my neighborhood, I grieve.
I don't know if my hometown wants people like me anymore, yet I'm here.
But somewhere along the way, my hometown has started to leave me.
As I walk my neighborhood, I grieve.
I don't know if my hometown wants people like me anymore, yet I'm here.
February 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I live in the same town in Arkansas that my ancestors settled in the 1800's. I really never left my hometown.
But somewhere along the way, my hometown has started to leave me.
As I walk my neighborhood, I grieve.
I don't know if my hometown wants people like me anymore, yet I'm here.
But somewhere along the way, my hometown has started to leave me.
As I walk my neighborhood, I grieve.
I don't know if my hometown wants people like me anymore, yet I'm here.
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Apparently there’s no longer room for highly qualified women and black men in our Navy!
Only straight, christian, white males need apply!
Good job Blacks for Trump
Good job Latinos for Trump
Good job Women for Trump
🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾
#ProudBlue
youtube.com/shorts/u2VHO...
Only straight, christian, white males need apply!
Good job Blacks for Trump
Good job Latinos for Trump
Good job Women for Trump
🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾
#ProudBlue
youtube.com/shorts/u2VHO...
Navy fires CO of Naval Information Warfare Training Group San Diego
YouTube video by Military Times
youtube.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Apparently there’s no longer room for highly qualified women and black men in our Navy!
Only straight, christian, white males need apply!
Good job Blacks for Trump
Good job Latinos for Trump
Good job Women for Trump
🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾
#ProudBlue
youtube.com/shorts/u2VHO...
Only straight, christian, white males need apply!
Good job Blacks for Trump
Good job Latinos for Trump
Good job Women for Trump
🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾
#ProudBlue
youtube.com/shorts/u2VHO...
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About that freedom of speech bullshit.
February 3, 2025 at 8:48 PM
About that freedom of speech bullshit.
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Hey, @nytimes.com @npr.org @nbcnews.com @cnn.com @msnbc.com -- an unelected immigrant has gained access to our personal information and treasury payment info. This is a Constitutional Crisis and a coup. Kindly cover it with the scrutiny you gave her emails or the debate. The world is watching.
February 3, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Hey, @nytimes.com @npr.org @nbcnews.com @cnn.com @msnbc.com -- an unelected immigrant has gained access to our personal information and treasury payment info. This is a Constitutional Crisis and a coup. Kindly cover it with the scrutiny you gave her emails or the debate. The world is watching.
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IT AINT ABOUT WHAT THEY SAY, BUT WHAT THEY DO!
THE DOW AT THIS MOMENT IS PLUNGING BCOZ OF HIS TARIFF THREATENING AND BULLYING.
IT AINT ABOUT DAMN FENTANYL, TARIFFS, ITS ABOUT (THE MONEY HE AND MUSK WANTS!)
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BE DAMNED!🤬
THE DOW AT THIS MOMENT IS PLUNGING BCOZ OF HIS TARIFF THREATENING AND BULLYING.
IT AINT ABOUT DAMN FENTANYL, TARIFFS, ITS ABOUT (THE MONEY HE AND MUSK WANTS!)
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BE DAMNED!🤬
February 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
IT AINT ABOUT WHAT THEY SAY, BUT WHAT THEY DO!
THE DOW AT THIS MOMENT IS PLUNGING BCOZ OF HIS TARIFF THREATENING AND BULLYING.
IT AINT ABOUT DAMN FENTANYL, TARIFFS, ITS ABOUT (THE MONEY HE AND MUSK WANTS!)
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BE DAMNED!🤬
THE DOW AT THIS MOMENT IS PLUNGING BCOZ OF HIS TARIFF THREATENING AND BULLYING.
IT AINT ABOUT DAMN FENTANYL, TARIFFS, ITS ABOUT (THE MONEY HE AND MUSK WANTS!)
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BE DAMNED!🤬
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NYC folk: Hakeem Jeffries office is at 55 Hanson Pl. Suite 603, Brooklyn, NY 11217 near the Atlantic Ave Barclays Center stop
Both K. Gillibrand and C. Schumer have district offices in midtown Manhattan at 780 Third Ave. NY, NY 10017
Gillibrand's office is 2601, Schumer's is 2301
Both K. Gillibrand and C. Schumer have district offices in midtown Manhattan at 780 Third Ave. NY, NY 10017
Gillibrand's office is 2601, Schumer's is 2301
February 3, 2025 at 3:36 AM
NYC folk: Hakeem Jeffries office is at 55 Hanson Pl. Suite 603, Brooklyn, NY 11217 near the Atlantic Ave Barclays Center stop
Both K. Gillibrand and C. Schumer have district offices in midtown Manhattan at 780 Third Ave. NY, NY 10017
Gillibrand's office is 2601, Schumer's is 2301
Both K. Gillibrand and C. Schumer have district offices in midtown Manhattan at 780 Third Ave. NY, NY 10017
Gillibrand's office is 2601, Schumer's is 2301
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