SaraSmirks

SaraSmirks

@sarasmirks.bsky.social

Lived lots of places. Retired science writer/editor. Back south these days, on the water whenever possible. Woke Oma who plays concertina, bodhrán, didgeridoo. Surrounded by a confederacy of dunces. "One thing I don't have is the charm of the defeated."

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SaraSmirks reposted

Replying to @thetnholler.bsky.social

"Disinhibition in dementia is the loss of social filters and self-control mechanisms that normally stop people from breaking society's rules." --- Alzheimer's Society

desantis. We, Florida panhandle, are not amused. We have limited power and cell service—no Internet. little water pressure. tree-blocked roads. FEMA? No where I sight. But sure. Let’s make jokes

Democracy Docket@democracydocket.com

And that’s not all: Trump said he was the one who ordered the dangerous lawsuit. It’s the Trump administration’s first direct challenge to election certification during the 2026 midterms: demdock.com/4Bpw1aF

Such fun and games, desantis. We, Florida panhandle, are not amused. We have limited power and cell service—no Internet. little water pressure. tree-blocked roads. FEMA? No where I sight. But sure. Let’s make jokes

Democracy Docket@democracydocket.com

And that’s not all: Trump said he was the one who ordered the dangerous lawsuit. It’s the Trump administration’s first direct challenge to election certification during the 2026 midterms: demdock.com/4Bpw1aF

Post hurricane. Day 14. No Internet. Downed trees blocking roads. no water pressure. No fema—can’t coordinate insurance and contractors. hello, we are florida panhandle! Desantis, where are you? Trump? Anyone??

SaraSmirks reposted

BRAVA

Jon Cooper@joncooper-us.bsky.social

NEW: Illinois First Lady MK Pritzker, wife of Governor JB Pritzker, announces she’s sending $500,000 to Amy Acton after Vivek Ramaswamy’s truly vile ad featuring Acton’s estranged mom.

Dealing with a bunch of good-ole-boys contractors post hurricane. They seem to think asking questions and pointing out errors equals being ‘rude’ and ‘upset.’ Idiots all summarily thrown off my property

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Mark Jacob@markjacob.bsky.social

I want to hear less about the polls and more about the consequences. The media should be focused on what the next 2 years will look like if Trump continues to be unchecked by Congress.

SaraSmirks reposted

Trump shouldn’t just be impeached, he must be arrested for treason. The Supreme Court already gave him a get-out-of-jail free card AND he said he will pardon himself. It matters not. These people are war criminals and cannot be allowed to escape justice.

it's here. sustained wind from the north. one cat has been sleeping all day, the other constantly pacing. eye still headed east, YEA! storm surge worries me. PLEASE KEEP IT UNDER 8. I have done everything to prep except raise my house about 6 feet. maybe next year.

headed my way. damn.

Isaias is expected to strengthen into a strong hurricane before approaching the northern Gulf Coast on Friday. There is an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge along portions of the northern Gulf coast, and a Storm Surge Watch has been issued.

seniors will use that $100 to fill up the family vehicle ONE TIME.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: My Administration will, immediately, begin sending 'Checks' of nearly $100 to over 20 MILLION wonderful Seniors to help pay for their Medicare Part B premium ... This money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, a pointless 'Slush Fund' that has only been used by Dumocrats ... "

the NYT times headline should have screamed 'in AUGUST"

BanmarNJ@banmarnj.bsky.social

F.D.A. Found Cyclospora During Taylor Farms Inspection in Mexico The discovery adds strong evidence that the outbreak that sickened thousands over the summer originated in the company’s fields or processing facility in northeastern Mexico.

yet another impeachable offense, this one demonstrating just how important our homeland's security is to him. he needs to go before his ego engulfs the galaxy.

TrumpsTaxes@trumpstaxes.com

Trump ‘personally instructed his budget director to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency, setting in motion a $20 million contract that used funds from the Department of Homeland Security’. A reminder that his SuperPAC has upwards of $400M. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/u...

I hope folks will watch as much of this hearing as can be stomached. My takeaways--Smith's bike accident after being named special counsel was no accident. Maybe take a closer look into Lindsey's death.

Michael J. Stern@michaeljstern.bsky.social

Jack Smith is what Robert Mueller was supposed to be.

just occurred to me--Xi has been very ill recently. Are the stairs an attempt to embarrass him? hoping he will stumble or fall? sounds like a trump plan to me.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Xi and his wife hold hands. Trump and Melania do not

just another grifter

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy@profciara.bsky.social

💥Ok I see other platforms are blocking this. I met Alex Gibney moons ago at ABCNY (the Association of the Bar for the City of New York). He’s the real deal. Here’s the trailer for Alex Gibney’s documentary about Musk. Let’s Streisand Effect this: www.firstshowing.net/2026/must-se... 👋🎥

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Joe Newberry@joenewberry.bsky.social

FOR YOUR GRAMMY®️CONSIDERATION: Recording Academy members, Newberry and Verch ask FYC in the following categories. Traditional Folk Album Album Title: Blessing on the Wing American Roots Song Song Title: Blessing On The Wing American Roots Performance Song Title: Heaven's In My View / Cardinal

gobsmacked.

Steve Herman@newsguy.bsky.social

Today's Trump–Xi meeting is being boycotted by US TV networks in the White House pool—and it won't reach hundreds of millions of people in 100+ countries who once relied on the Voice of America, according to #SaveVOA. savevoa.com/

does trump realize he has united the rest of the world? bring on the bleach

David Simon@audacityofdespair.bsky.social

Did not think I would -- or my children would -- ever hear an American leader go to the United Nations and muse aloud on whether or not to annihiliate another country. But then, I didn't think I would hear and see so many things over the last decade. We will never remove the stain.

SaraSmirks reposted

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Trump is all about dominance, and when he can't dominate someone he becomes obsequious, hoping to become pals instead of being forced into the submissive position. He wants to be associated with that powerful alpha male energy. "We're buddies!" See also: Putin, Xi, Orban, etc.