In response to Rep. Ritchie Torres.
Mr Torres, it's just the tip of the iceberg.
The NRA, long-time gun maker lobbyists, was compromised by donations from Russian oligarchs, whose money went in the pockets of Republican legislators.
Even worse were "honeypot" spies like Maria Butina, who reached even further down their pants.
The NRA, long-time gun maker lobbyists, was compromised by donations from Russian oligarchs, whose money went in the pockets of Republican legislators.
Even worse were "honeypot" spies like Maria Butina, who reached even further down their pants.
09:40 AM - Nov 27, 2023
In response to Jay Mara.
I'm still in the bird app. Musk is full-on Q/conspiracy/RW/racist/misanthrope supporter/apologist, re-posting total 💩 with one-word comments like "interesting" or "hmm". By no means is he playing both sides; he's an industrial-size can of nuts.
09:30 AM - Nov 27, 2023
In response to NTropy Sellers.
I agree to a degree, but this is where new words begin: taking existing language, and adapting to convey new ideas.
"Being an adult" is a phrase, but thanks to character count limits imposed elsewhere, the idea is hard to convey in one sentence.
Social media is the pressure forming these diamonds.
"Being an adult" is a phrase, but thanks to character count limits imposed elsewhere, the idea is hard to convey in one sentence.
Social media is the pressure forming these diamonds.
09:19 AM - Nov 27, 2023
In response to Sneaky Burrito.
My brother got a drum set one year, and I got an electric guitar. Our parents' most requested song was an old song by Marcel Marceau called "Stop All That Racket For God's Sake, You're Giving Us A Headache".
04:56 PM - Nov 07, 2023
In response to lorraine aylward.
As much as I adore good ice cream, I'm holding off on advice of doctors (yes, plural). Sugar isn't a friend, & I'm on a medically supervised weight loss clinic eating plan.
I tried making some of my own at home, but it gave me the Trumpet Solo From Hell.
I tried making some of my own at home, but it gave me the Trumpet Solo From Hell.
03:34 PM - Oct 11, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Chris, as we've seen with Tay and other chatbots, algorithms & AI can be fed misinfo, outright lies, & vile bigotry. We need humans adhering to high journalistic standards, rather than the current layoffs across the country from local newspapers. There's more than enough real reporters out there.
07:48 AM - Oct 07, 2023
In response to 💜 Callie 💜.
Most of what I'm dealing with is crisis & loss. FIL in 2014, my dog in 2019, dad in 2020, wife, MIL & BIL in '21, & cancer diagnosis for bro in 22, healthcare throughout, it's been one hit after another.
08:57 PM - Oct 05, 2023
In response to 💜 Callie 💜.
It's hard to have faith. The death of my wife, my personal health & COVID took a lot of career trajectory away, which has taken a while to rebuild. I spend most of my days alone, exc for medical appointments. No social life (that takes money & health). To quote Strayhorn, romance is mush.
11:47 AM - Oct 05, 2023
In response to David Basora.
Deep soul fans know this as a Barbara Acklin song (her big hit was "Love Makes A Woman"), and as an instrumental hit single for Young-Holt Unlimited under the name "Sassy Soul Strut".
12:59 AM - Oct 05, 2023
In response to lorraine aylward.
Takanaka made a Pioneer LaserDisc of a live performance of "Rainbow Goblins". It was used to demonstrate the 1980s video players in a home entertainment store I worked for back then. Great sound, and his guitar playing was flawless.
12:49 AM - Oct 05, 2023
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Americans of African heritage are highly resistant to fracture.
#iykyk
#iykyk
02:14 PM - Oct 04, 2023
In response to Susan.
I've been up all night, debating whether or not to go. I don't know when, if ever. Maybe I'm just too much a coward to actually do it.
I can't talk about it anymore. I can't lie and say "I'm fine", but if I said this to anyone IRL they'd throw me in the psych ward in a straitjacket.
I can't talk about it anymore. I can't lie and say "I'm fine", but if I said this to anyone IRL they'd throw me in the psych ward in a straitjacket.
08:23 AM - Oct 04, 2023
In response to Ruh Roh.
I'm on a phone in a waiting room, with nowhere to go but back to the emptiness I exist within everyday. My wife has been gone over 2 years. The woman I fell in love with no longer wants anything to do with me.
My career has been a waste of time. Nothing I've invested my life in made any difference.
My career has been a waste of time. Nothing I've invested my life in made any difference.
01:46 PM - Oct 03, 2023
In response to Ruh Roh.
How does one face living in pain (physical & emotional), especially when the pain is compounded by the fact that you have to lie to everyone around you on a daily basis?
"I'm fine" is such a hollow, meaningless phrase. No one really cares how we are, especially if there's no one around to care.
"I'm fine" is such a hollow, meaningless phrase. No one really cares how we are, especially if there's no one around to care.
01:37 PM - Oct 03, 2023
In response to Max Prophet.
I know you're trying to help, but that phrase isn't as soothing as you think.
I've had to face this for at least 50 years. It's only as "temporary" as my life is. Whoever thought that one up never had to face the struggle from the inside.
All I'm doing now is keeping up appearances.
I've had to face this for at least 50 years. It's only as "temporary" as my life is. Whoever thought that one up never had to face the struggle from the inside.
All I'm doing now is keeping up appearances.
01:30 PM - Oct 03, 2023
In response to BattleFuzz.
"Would you all walk on the same foot at the same time?"
08:53 PM - Oct 01, 2023
In response to Phoenician.
Hope is hard. I'm fighting depression, & getting my butt kicked.
My health has been a challenge, my wife died in '21, & the woman I unexpectedly fell in love with (hard) decided that a relationship with me was too intense, too overwhelming.
I'm respecting her space, but we're in the same building.
My health has been a challenge, my wife died in '21, & the woman I unexpectedly fell in love with (hard) decided that a relationship with me was too intense, too overwhelming.
I'm respecting her space, but we're in the same building.
10:32 PM - Sep 30, 2023
In response to Mark Wilson, MD.
This is a big step in virology, and taken in a comparatively short time. This complements the fast-track the vaccines got. Amazing to think this might develop into a potential cure in a few years.
04:11 AM - Sep 16, 2023
In response to Joshua Holland.
The platform's excuse was that the acronym got trapped in a search filter for that reprehensible Qanon phrase ending with "...We Go All". If that's true, it's a rookie mistake.
03:55 PM - Sep 11, 2023
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In response to Trump is A Moron.
The full text:
https://oversightdemocrats...
https://oversightdemocrats...
03:44 PM - Sep 11, 2023
In response to Kathryn Obrien.
I accept this truth, and affirm it as someone approaching his 62nd year. I also acknowledge the frailty of age. Strong minds don't always have strong bodies (I'm in hospital as I write this).
Joe will be fine for now, but he has to have his best relief pitcher warming up. We don't need Mitch 2.0.
Joe will be fine for now, but he has to have his best relief pitcher warming up. We don't need Mitch 2.0.
03:34 PM - Sep 11, 2023
In response to Cynthia Williams.
"I'll take 'Targeted Attack' for 1000, Mayim."
08:00 AM - Aug 13, 2023
