Mandy's Mom

Mandy's Mom

@mandysmom.bsky.social

Love my grandkids, my ward, my pup, my garden, my ukelele, & most of all, my late husband. Believe in kindness, decency, civility, critical thinking, & fairness. Have quite a sarcastic streak and a potty mouth.

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Mandy's Mom
@mandysmom.bsky.social

Four fucking days ago! Weeks before the election. My district's congressman, John James, has voted against limiting the war 6 times, and the last time just just last week. But he wants us to forget that and vote for him for governor. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

nbcnews.comMichigan Republicans break with Trump on Iran, AI and data centersThe GOP candidates running in some of the country’s most important races are splitting with the president over key issues.
Mandy's Mom
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I just received a birthday card mailed from a friend in Tennessee. It had NO postmark on it, NO cancelation mark on the stamp. Nothing to indicate when, or even if, it was put in the mail. No postmark = no proof of when it was received by the post office. If that was a ballot that arrived after 1/2

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Mandy's Mom
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Follow up: I sent messages to both MI senators, Slotkin and Peters (both Dems), and my rep, James (Repub). I got an acknowledgement of receipt from Slotkin, nothing from the other 2. I also sent it to the MI sec of state and got the following response. At least I know they actually read my note

Mandy's Mom
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We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and we have shared your situation with the Bureau of Elections. At this time it appears to be a USPS error but we will keep an eye out for similar reports in case this happens again.

Mandy's Mom
@mandysmom.bsky.social

I just received a birthday card mailed from a friend in Tennessee. It had NO postmark on it, NO cancelation mark on the stamp. Nothing to indicate when, or even if, it was put in the mail. No postmark = no proof of when it was received by the post office. If that was a ballot that arrived after 1/2

Mandy's Mom
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Well, that was unfortunate. My lawn guys are here, and it's already 90 degrees outside. I went out to ask them if they wanted popsicles when they're done, and since they had on ear protection, I not only spoke loudly, I mimed eating a popsicle. Now I'm afraid to open the door if they knock.

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The Steady State
@thesteadystate.org

How can you help? Repost. We don't need money. We need channels to get our message out -- including BlueSky. So the easiest thing to do is repost this message (which includes a Starter Pack, including us, as well as groups similar to us). go.bsky.app/RXFLYri

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The Sgt Joker
@thesgtjoker.bsky.social

This cluster f*ck seems more appropriate for a January 6th Celebration of Domestic Terrorists than the 250th Anniversary of American Independence. #ETTD #FDT

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Marc Elias
@marcelias.bsky.social

Many of you are asking how you can help me. My only ask is this: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket for free and share its content with everyone you know. Thanks. bit.ly/4a7l1TR

Mandy's Mom
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Mandy says happy Easter. Shout out to the great folks at Pet Smart's doggie day camp. Mandy's wonderful portraits are done by their outstanding staff. They are amazing!

Mandy's Mom
@mandysmom.bsky.social

Who wants to play Things I Leaned From My Maga Relative? Just this weekend I leaned from my Maga sister & bro-in-law: No one brings that much ammo to a protest for non-nefarious acts. All immigrants get $3,000ish a month as soon as they come into the country, and you can Google that. (Cont'd)

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I almost forgot: when I mentioned Trump's grifting and incompetence, I was asked for examples. When I mention bankrupting casinos, I was asked how many casinos I started. And I was told all the casinos in AC went bankrupt. So that was fun.

Mandy's Mom
@mandysmom.bsky.social

Who wants to play Things I Leaned From My Maga Relative? Just this weekend I leaned from my Maga sister & bro-in-law: No one brings that much ammo to a protest for non-nefarious acts. All immigrants get $3,000ish a month as soon as they come into the country, and you can Google that. (Cont'd)

Mandy's Mom
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The reason ICE is in Minneapolis is local law enforcement doesn't hand illegals over to ICE. And because of cashless bail, they are all let out to disappear. So of course ICE has to take the tactics they are taking. These people are not going to be convinced otherwise without proof (Con't)

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The ICE officer responsible for the shooting had been dragged by a car and injured. Because of that, they say he had reason to think his life was in danger. And yet he *still* walked in front of a moving vehicle. If experience didn't teach him anything, no amount of training is gonna help this one.

Mandy's Mom
@mandysmom.bsky.social

Just got back from Penzey's. It's a bit of a drive, but well worth it for half off almost everything. Their products and their employees are awesome. And they are quite vocal in their opposition to Trump, and all things MAGA, even though they know it will alienate some. Great company!

Mandy's Mom
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Well, Kara, the first thing I notice is that this was the 9th follow I got from someone with the same name, but different domain, and same picture. I've blocked and reported. Sweetie, I'm just not that into you.

Mandy's Mom
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Hello bluesky! I am delighted to join the masses signing up here. Musk turned Twitter into a cesspool, so I deactivated my account and removed the app. Looks like I've found a new home!

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