Linda James

Linda James

@ljamesnc.bsky.social

Happy grandma, decent mom, avid gardener, ex-engineer, new writer & very concerned citizen.

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Linda James
@ljamesnc.bsky.social

James Talarico speaking about mega-donors in politics & their puppet politicians on Morning Joe said, “Whether you’re a little bit conservative, or a little more progressive, we’re all getting screwed.” Amen to that #Texas.

Linda James
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Who approved the ballroom’s funding? Who approved its construction? Another no bid contract. At least the green from the fake gold will color-coordinate with the algae in the Reflecting Pool. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

washingtonpost.comTrump is using a $500M no-bid contract to build his White House ballroomThe White House routed a $500 million no-bid contract through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
Linda James
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When your vote doesn’t count, it’s not a democracy When who’s in power doesn’t reflect vote totals, it’s not a democracy. When Courts ignore or vacate law, it’s not a democracy When the will of the people becomes irrelevant, it’s not a democracy When nation’s wealth is pillaged, not a democracy

Linda James
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Now trump’s government says they’ll sacrifice our servicemen and women in an illegal war. While they’re trying to steal our elections, which they’ll never give back.

Kai Ryssdal@kairyssdal.bsky.social

The government illegally took your money. They won’t give it back.

Linda James
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Opened email to find an AI summary at top. WTF is Gemini doing scanning attachments of my & others’ proprietary work product? #AI has already stolen authors’ published work without permission. Now they’re stealing work-in-progress. must opt-out but damage is done beforehand. HOW IS THIS LEGAL?

Linda James
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trump says, “When people give me things, I post them.” If this was true, he’d be posting an endless stream of 🖕 But then again, his entire administration is just one big “Fuck You” to America & all we used to stand for.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

COLLINS: People are saying you posted the jobs data early when you're not supposed to share it until the next morning TRUMP: I said post them whenever you get a chance. I don't know. They gave me some numbers. When people give me things, I post them.

Linda James
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If any country wishes to kidnap & try our criminal rogue president, we can have him packed & ready at the front gate. Unfortunately, our Congress is asleep & John Roberts’ Supreme Court has neutered our ability to hold him accountable here at home. #Venezuela #SCOTUS

Linda James
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Congratulations Congress—you funded a “Big, Beautiful” Nazi air fleet. Shame on Boeing. Guess they couldn’t resist a buyer so cruel they don’t mind if airplane doors blow off midair. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

washingtonpost.comDHS inks contract to create its own fleet of 737 jets for deportationsThe agency will spend nearly $140 million to buy the planes, funding that comes from a massive budget increase for immigration enforcement approved by Congress.
Linda James
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trump’s so-called “anti-drug” campaign is as valid as his “anti-crime” campaign. Both premises are smokescreens for violence & aggression by a small little man trying to feel big. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

washingtonpost.comU.S. aircraft carrier nears Latin America as Venezuela tensions simmerThe USS Gerald R. Ford joins a sprawling buildup that has fueled speculation the Trump administration intends to dramatically escalate its antidrug campaign.
Linda James
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Discussion at dinner: Me: I don’t think six Supreme Court justices could pass a constitutional law exam. Hubby: I don’t think they could leave fog on a mirror. Me: You win. #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS

Linda James
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Discussion at dinner: Me: I don’t six Supreme Court justices could pass a constitutional law exam. Hubby: I don’t think they could leave fog on a mirror. Me: You win. #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS

Linda James
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According to officials in the now-semi-demolished White House, Afrikaners were tyrannized by the Black Majority in South Africa. Once these poor souls are safely relocated, they will be introduced to US White Supremacists to bemoan their common victimhood. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

washingtonpost.comTrump refugee plan seeks 7,000 Afrikaners — and virtually no one elseThe Trump administration’s rush to process thousands of White South Africans as refugees coincides with plans for overall admissions set as low as 7,500.
Linda James
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What they’re too afraid to say is: King trump takes a dump on Americans.

The New York Times@nytimes.com

President Trump posted what appeared to be an A.I.-generated video on social media showing him wearing a crown and flying a jet labeled “King Trump” that dumps brown liquid on protesters. He shared the video on Saturday, the same day that protesters participated in mass “No Kings” demonstrations.

nyti.msTrump Posts Fake A.I. Video of Himself Flying a ‘King Trump’ Jet Over ProtestersPresident Trump shared what appeared to be an A.I.-generated video on social media. It shows Mr. Trump wearing a crown and flying a jet that dumps brown liquid on demonstrators.
Linda James
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The Court is worried that all voters are not being treated equally, particularly privileged white folks who’ve been privileged since the nation was founded. The same #supremecourt that washed its hands of gerrymandering because it’s a “political issue” rather than one abolishing voter equality.

Linda James
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ICE kept most offices open in shutdown — but not the one inspecting detention centers bsky.app/profile/ljam...

Linda James@ljamesnc.bsky.social

A budget is a moral document. When caging humans becomes a country’s highest priority, it has set itself on a path to violence & revolution. Set in motion by a megalomaniac & fools in red hats. Abetted by self-serving Congresspeople, cowardly CEOS & a blind-to-justice #SupremeCourt.

Linda James
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Current media owners holding a flashing sign: Will Trade Free Speech for Merger

Ben Collins@bencollins.bsky.social

Becoming increasingly clear we’re gonna have to build a parallel infrastructure for all the media we really love. The reason all of this is happening under the color of law is hyperconsolidation, dissent being traded straight up for merger approval, or fear of harassment.

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Ben Collins
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Becoming increasingly clear we’re gonna have to build a parallel infrastructure for all the media we really love. The reason all of this is happening under the color of law is hyperconsolidation, dissent being traded straight up for merger approval, or fear of harassment.

Linda James
@ljamesnc.bsky.social

Next up: a gold-plated Washington Monument & Botox into Lincoln’s deep wrinkles at his memorial. Also MLK must be cut down to size. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

washingtonpost.comTrump seeks $2 billion to clean up D.C. in latest effort to control cityThe longtime real estate developer has falsely claimed he has solved the city’s crime problems. Now he seeks to transform Washington into a place reminiscent of his private golf clubs. It is unclear h...

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Justin Wolfers
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Corrupting economic statistics will change our economic reality. Here's how: Tariffs raise prices. Social Security is indexed to inflation. If Trump tells a partisan BLS head to downplay inflation, seniors' social security checks won't keep up. Rigged stats = stolen benefits.

Linda James
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Right on brand for Texas leadership—Expelling Democrats from meaningful representation is what their fantastical new maps will do. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

washingtonpost.comAbbott threatens to try to expel Democrats who fled Texas, escalating tensionsThe Texas state House is set to reconvene at 3 p.m. CT Monday. Democrats have left the state to try to stop Republicans from moving ahead with enacting a new congressional map that would give the GOP ...