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Lady_Thistle

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Proud Democrat. Glad to be a freethinking liberal and resister; Interests- #Politics #Ukraine #Scotland #EuropeanUnion #Japan #NewZealand #ProChoice #Pescatarian #Bonsai #Books #CatsofMastodon #ClimateChange -migrant from X/Twitter

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The Trials and Tribulations of Trump | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3sZRug5Ogw&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Lady_Thistle ,
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@rbreich
If Trump’s own trial can’t keep him awake, what would he do in a major crisis for our country?

flexghost , to random
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Laura Trump and the RNC furthering the big lie with robocalls

"We all know the problems: No photo IDs, unsecured ballot drop boxes, mass mailing of ballots…

“voter rolls chock full of deceased people and non-citizens…

“Your vote could be canceled out by someone who isn't even an American citizen."

This is what happens when when there are no penalties.

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Static of CNN audio player. Is laura Trump from Fargo? What’s up with that Great Lake accent it makes me want mediocre cheese.

Lady_Thistle ,
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@flexghost
Lara and the RNC are desperate. They know Trump doesn’t have a chance of winning the election. They are starting the lies now.

rbreich , to random
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Trump's 2nd-term economic agenda would hurt workers & kids to help the rich. He wants to:

-Cut taxes more for the rich
-Defund the IRS so the rich can cheat
-End student loan forgiveness
-End overtime rules
-Slash school lunches
-Allow child labor
-Weaken unions

Be warned.

Lady_Thistle ,
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@rbreich
Republicans are doing their best to Make America Backward Again (MABA).

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"On the 2024 campaign trail, the religious undertones employed by Trump and his allies have grown more apocalyptic — even messianic — as his legal troubles have mounted. …

The bottom line: 64% of Republicans view Trump as 'a man of faith,' according to a November poll by Deseret News — more than his former vice president and vocal evangelical Mike Pence."

~ Zachary Basu

#Trump #WhiteChristianNationalism #WhiteEvangelicals #blasphemy #idolatry #HolyWeek #bible

https://www.axios.com/2024/03/28/trump-bibles-christianity-easter

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@wdlindsy
Republicans are fools. This pic is the epitome of all hypocrisy. I think so-called Christians consider Trump a man of faith, because he makes them feel good about their own hypocritical lives. Clearly, the majority of Christians talk the talk, but don’t walk the walk.

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"As soon as Senator Katie Britt started speaking, I knew exactly who she is. She is so many of the pastor's wives and Sunday School teachers I knew growing up in an Evangelical church. Be sweet. Obey."

~ Jess Piper

And the reason this matters — should matter to all of us — is that these white evangelical women not only want this for themselves: they want to impose it on all the rest of women.

But, hey, Biden's old!


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https://jesspiper.substack.com/p/the-fundie-baby-voice

Lady_Thistle ,
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@wdlindsy
What ever happened to the civic education of Republican Evangelical Nationalists (RENs)? They are forcing their religious views down the throats of Americans. RENs have a right to practice their religious beliefs, and so does the rest of the American population. REN religious beliefs say life begins at conception. My belief is otherwise. RENs must stop forcing Americans to believe their religious teachings, and stop changing our Constitution to conform to their beliefs.

rbreich , to random
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Why is the owner of X meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago?

The last thing we need is more influence buying by the billionaire class.

Trump may be in dire financial straits, but if there’s some kind of bailout in the works, the American people deserve to know all about it.

Lady_Thistle ,
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@rbreich
Politics and large amounts of money by one donor = corruption.

appassionato , to bookstodon group
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Stoic Foundations by Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus

An essential guide to the core texts of Stoic philosophy, featuring a new introduction from Massimo Pigliucci, author of How To Be A Stoic.
Stoicism is a philosophy, a worldview, and a transformational practice.

@bookstodon
#books
#nonfiction
#philosophy
#Stoicism

Three writers form the bedrock of Stoic thought: Marcus Aurelius, a Roman Emperor; Seneca, a playwright and advisor; and Epictetus, a former slave turned philosopher and teacher. Stoic Foundations combines the work of these three pillars of Stoic thought into one essential volume, including Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations, selections from Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic, and Epictetus’s Enchiridion.
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    @eldubuu @appassionato @bookstodon
    I don’t believe you know anything about stoicism. It’s not something you do. It’s something you are.

    Lady_Thistle ,
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    @albnelson @Lady_Thistle @eldubuu @appassionato @bookstodon 😆

    GottaLaff , to random
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    Via Bradley Moss:

    I don’t blame her at all. This whole fantasy is nothing other than insider garbage.

    : I have not put a second of thought into an independent run because I’m a Republican. I'm not going to switch over and have a Democrat vice president.

    Lady_Thistle ,
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    @GottaLaff
    Yes, there isn't a lot of thought wasted on other rational options by MAGAs.

    wdlindsy , to random
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    "Trump owns the Republican party. Russia has a vested interest in electing Trump. Ergo, the Republican party will do whatever it can to help Russia’s intelligence operations.

    One other reason not to be surprised: It’s always been about Russia."

    ~ Jonathan V. Last


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    https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/russia-its-always-been-russia

    Lady_Thistle ,
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    @wdlindsy
    The GOP always ends up backpedaling with new lies. They are not believers in honesty, but proclaim belief in Christianity.

    BeAware , to random
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    I have successfully upgrade my instance to Mastodon v4.2.8 and you should too. Stay up to date for the best security, not only for yourself, but for the security of Fedi!

    #Fediverse #Mastodon #MastoAdmin #MastoUpdate #MastodonUpdate

    Lady_Thistle ,
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    @BeAware How can I tell what version of Mastodon I’m using, and how do I upgrade to the newest version?

    Lady_Thistle ,
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    @BeAware @cpep @Lady_Thistle
    Thank you for letting me know I don’t have to worry about it.

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    Lady_Thistle ,
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    @MikeDunnAuthor
    This is an exaggeration, but it does show the fallacy of the “laziness” argument.

    wdlindsy , to random
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    Many Americans are in disbelief at the probability of a Biden-Trump rematch?

    Not this American.

    I'm in disbelief that a man who led an insurrection is permitted to run for the presidency.

    I'm in disbelief that a man eminently unqualified for office has the solid backing of almost his entire party.

    I'm in disbelief that so many Americans are right on board with this.

    As always, your both-sidesism is spectacularly missing the point, New York Times.

    #Trump #Biden

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/america-stares-down-trump-biden-173316524.html

    Lady_Thistle ,
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    @wdlindsy
    I’m with you.

    wdlindsy , to random
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    "The Republican base actively embraces Trump’s grievances; it emulates his pettiness; it supports his childlike inability to accept responsibility. These voters are not sighing in resignation and voting for the lesser of two or three or four evils. They are getting what they want—because they, too, are set on revenge."

    ~ Tom Nichols


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    https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/01/trump-wants-revengeand-so-does-his-base/677147/

    Lady_Thistle ,
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    @wdlindsy
    This is exactly why I can’t feel any connection to these MAGAs, nor do I want one.

    rbreich , to random
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    In 41 out of 50 US states, the richest 1% pay a lower tax rate than any other income group.

    This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged for the rich.

    Lady_Thistle ,
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    @rbreich
    A fair tax code would give a flat rate to everyone. The tax code is just employment security for tax accountants and enrollers. They would still be able to earn a living as an accountant, so I have no qualms about eliminating the tax code.

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