Smtk75

Smtk75

@smtk75.bsky.social

Burnt-out GenX-er, dog & raccoon obsessed, powered by sarcasm, French 🇫🇷 import, and proud owner of an independent brain.

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Newsom: In 2023, Californians contributed $83.1 billion more to the federal government than we received back. And for your viewers: that other state—Texas—took $71.1 billion more than it contributed to the federal government. California: $83 billion, contributor. Texas: taker.

Protect your #401k if you haven’t already, and move everything to low-risk investments. You can always change it back once / if the market stabilizes.

“Workers at the TSA were informed via email that “new guidance” meant that requests for 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐞𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲, according to Fox News.” www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

independent.co.ukBomb sniffing K-9s become latest DOGE victims as Trump shares 2019 pic with hero dogWorkers at the TSA were informed via email that “new guidance” meant that requests for dogs and their care had been put on hold

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If Tesla goes below $114 Musk will get margin called. This forces him to liquidate his shares which will send Tesla stock into a death spiral and his whole empire will crumble. Musk will do anything to prevent this. And Trump will too. So… keep the pressure on.

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As a Jewish faculty member at one of these institutions, I am saying right now, in the clearest tones possible: not in my name. This violent exploitation of Jews as an alibi for achieving Fascist ends is itself textbook antisemitism.

Adam Harris@adamhsays.com

The Ed. Department's Office for Civil Rights sent letters to 60 additional institutions "warning them of potential enforcement actions" for "violations relating to antisemitic harassment and discrimination" including Harvard, Brown, Stanford, Princeton, UNC, and several UC's

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🚨📉RECESSION? The Atlanta Fed GDPNow model as of February 28 now estimates real GDP growth in Q1 2025 in the United States to be -1.5% as net exports and personal consumption falls.

Even Grok knows what’s up. “Who spreads the most misinformation and conspiracy theories in America? List the top 10 people by names only.”

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Florida Republican congressman Cory Mills beat up the woman he was having an affair with, and police are ready to arrest him, but they can’t because Trump’s appointed U.S. attorney refuses to enforce the law against Republicans

nbcwashington.comFlorida congressman investigated for alleged DC assault as police probe their own handlingD.C. police confirm they are investigating an alleged assault by Florida Rep. Cory Mills, a Republican representing a district northeast of Orlando, calling it an active criminal investigation.

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Dear Governor Kathy Hochul: It's time. You have the power to remove Eric Adams from office as NYC mayor. Take a stand -- and stand up for cleaning up corruption in New York. REMOVE ADAMS NOW. Sincerely, A New Yorker

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This is Blackjack. He was throwing a bit of a puppy tantrum. But just like a toddler, he immediately calmed down when his favorite show came on. 12/10

2024 friendly reminder: **Federal tax credit to buy a Tesla in 2024: $4,000 to $7,500 **Tesla revenue: $97 billions **Tesla federal taxes: $0 Remember that when the cuts he is making directly impact you, your family, or your friends.

‼️ BEWARE that scammers are using the chaos to scare people about their social security and phish information. I also received a PayPal-like email, also phishing. Check the email addresses before clicking on anything. A federal organization should always end in .gov.

Has anyone stopped watching #CNN in part (a huge one) to avoid Scott Jennings? Every once in a while, I give Abbey Phillips another shot, and every time, his smug face and idiotic comments nauseate me.

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2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs after President Trump’s order to open dams. But water experts say the water will not flow to Los Angeles, and that it's being wasted by being released during the wet winter season: cnn.it/3CyhEHy

cnn.it2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs because of Trump’s order to open dams | CNNThere are two major problems with Trump’s order, water experts said: The water will not flow to Los Angeles, and it is being wasted by being released during the wet winter season.

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Psycho Bob: I'm going to make America healthy again. MAHA! America: Sweet! Affordable health care for all! PB: Uhm, no. We are repealing the ACA. Gutting Medicare/Medicaid. We love private insurance. America: Wut? How about cheaper prescriptions? PB: No. we're taking away price caps ...