George

George

@orgog.bsky.social

Grew up in FL, now in OR. Wife, dog, kids all moved on. Musician of the amateur sort (voice, guitar, and starting mandolin). Second Life (and music there) for about 18 years and counting. Working in tech 40+ years.

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Trump wants Chicago Mayor, Brandon Johnson & Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker arrested for refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement during ICE raids in the city. Trump's a traitor, how about we stop giving a fuck about what he wants? #ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice

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100%. Social Security was created to help seniors retire with dignity and security. If everyone pays their fair share in taxes, we can strengthen this lifeline for generations to come. @SocialSecurityWorks.org bsky.app/profile/soci...

Social Security Works@socialsecurityworks.org

It’s simple–when we make the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share, we can expand Social Security and protect earned benefits for generations to come.

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Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. has called off nearly $500 million in grants and contracts aimed at advancing mRNA vaccine development. This technology, first deployed during the Covid19 pandemic, allows vaccines to be produced rapidly and adapted as viruses evolve. His brain worms are getting worse!

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We already went through and dealt with this conspiracy shit on HIV two decades ago. Why must we keep repeating the past?

Eric Michael Garcia@ericmgarcia.bsky.social

This reminds me: RFK Jr. doesn't believe that HIV causes AIDS! He believes recreational drug use causes it and that scientists, including Dr. Anthony Fauci formerly of NIH, conspired to make up an infectious disease responsible for AIDS so they could "take control of it." www.npr.org/sections/sho...

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If you ever worked for a federal agency that DOGE has on the chopping block, especially the lesser known ones, please tell us about the work they do on behalf of the American people. We need to understand what is being lost.

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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell. This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.

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NEWS: In the Seattle-based challenge to Trump's anti-trans military EO, Judge Settle has agreed to a schedule that will allow a ruling on the prelim injunction request before 3/26, when trans service members' separations could begin under the new policy. (Plaintiffs & DOJ agreed to the schedule.)

Another trump-supporting Congress person abandons their town hall when the going gets tough about Musk's actions: this one is triggered by someone asking about DOGE firing veterans.

Allison Gill@muellershewrote.com

NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.

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As of yesterday, there were 58 reported cases of measles in Texas. 13 of which were hospitalized. Tens of thousands of dollars racked up in medical bills. (40k?) A one night stay at hospital in TX averages about $3,000 One MMR vaccine in TX averages $100 without insurance with a private doctor.

statesman.comMeasles outbreak spreads in Texas. Where active cases are, symptoms to watch forTexas state health officials have confirmed an outbreak of 48 measles cases in West Texas in recent weeks.

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The GOP convicted felon has launched a war on the American people & our constitution. We have guardrails to stop a rogue president. But are our lawmakers? Happy to be part of it & obey, in the foolish belief that THEY will be spared. Wait for the final irony. #Opposition #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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Cuts to NSF expected to be at 50% reduction in force for an independent agency that fuels discovery and innovation. "The NSF budget was $9B, or 0.13% of the total [budget]." This is not about fiscal prudence. This is about killing universities. nanoscale.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-...

nanoscale.blogspot.comThe National Science Foundation - this is not business as usualThe National Science Foundation was created 75 years ago, at the behest of Vannevar Bush , who put together the famed study, Science, The E...

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I don't think the Dems can stop the firings. But why aren't they proposing legislation that assures those that took the buyout get paid , and that all that are fired, get at least a year severance and health benefits? And any one with a health condition is covered the entire time they are sick?

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Get Ready For Delayed Tax Refunds, Long Hold Times After Mass IRS Firings But wealthy tax evaders will enjoy “a feast” as the strained federal agency lacks the resources to hold them accountable, said one tax policy expert.

huffpost.comGet Ready For Delayed Tax Refunds, Long Hold Times After Mass IRS FiringsBut wealthy tax evaders will enjoy “a feast” as the strained federal agency lacks the resources to hold them accountable, said one tax policy expert.

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We have to connect with the people in our communities to fight back against the chaos and confusion happening right now. This is how we show that we are the champions for working people. — @rweingarten.bsky.social

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That neither he nor any of the teenagers on his team have been arrested is impossible to unsee…. We don’t have a justice system; we have a corruption system.

stuartpstevens.bsky.social@stuartpstevens.bsky.social

This amounts to the most significant data leak in cyber history. Private individuals in the data business now have access to your Social Security information. This violates privacy laws in every state. Hopefully, state AGs will file suit & pursue criminal charges. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...

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Today Sherrod delivered his final address to the U.S. Senate. I hope never to forget the look on my husband’s face when he realized all of our kids and 7 of our 8 grandkids showed up to sit in the Senate’s family gallery. He is ours and we are his, always. Photo: Renee Bouchard