JulieMillerStewart
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Gen X. Was once at the acme of technology, now treading water as it “zooms” by at warp speed. Mad at Apple for making them who they are today, only to be bombarded with constant updates and tiny screen keyboards. Did journalism at two major Chicago papers a lifetime ago, now mostly read other people’s work. I spend more time with the folks on MSNBC than I do with anyone else, and have enjoyed watching many of the journalists come into their own over the last 6-7 years.
What am I missing? Let’s say McCarthy becomes speaker, and to decides to cut spending to Ukraine. What’s to prevent the dems and the normal republicans from voting in favor of sending them whatever they want? Can a few nutballs really make that much of a difference when it comes to REAL issues?
I apologize for all past and future transgressions as I learn the rules of the road here; maybe there should be a playpen for those of us adapting to the paradigm shift? In any case, it is not my intention to crush the daisies in my attempt to look across the fence…
Grim statistic: Ron Desantis only won his last election by ~32,000 votes, and that was before Covid killed more than 82,000 Floridians.
Don’t forget Wordle today!!
Adam KlasfeldMaddox claims that, when the Oath Keepers showed up at scenes of civil unrest, people were appreciative of their presence.
"Every time, people were thankful that we were there. Every time."
(Prosecutors showed examples of the opposite during Rhodes's cross-examination.0
Best for BritainTo kick off our Mastodon journey, here's comedian James Acaster back in 2016 with the best description of #Brexit possibly ever👇
Jennifer Taub☀️ Good morning #fedifriends
In the U.S. we are on edge.
Have been since 2016 really.
Fascism has found a welcome home on our shores. Regardless of who has “control” of either or both of our legislative chambers in January (as a result of this election), we know that misinformation and hate has been uncovered and amplified.
Yet we must not be discouraged. We can regroup and regrow. Love wins if we try.
Bill Bittner (he/him)Oh wait. Just saw that I can also "unpin" the 2nd and 3rd columns, which are home and notifications. I assumed they were permanently set. This day just keeps getting better! (I know. I'm a nerd.)