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aliza

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Dairy goat farmer in beautiful Ashland Oregon USA...singer...mom...reconstructionist jew
Learning French - Je voudrais reussir l'examen de français C1.
Restorative practices in all things
Remember to be kind - and that includes to yourself.
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Nonilex , to random
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This free is the experts’ choice for info Plus advice to stay informed & prepared as become more common
It’s called , & it started in 2021 as a passion project of a founder, John Mills. He moved to a -prone area in Northern & felt terrified by how difficult it was to find reliable info about dangers.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/06/21/wildfire-tracker-map-app/

aliza ,
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@Nonilex is excellent - we here in Southern Oregon use it faithfully...

GottaLaff , to random
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The third opinion today: Erlinger v. US.

Gerstein:

Jury has to decide whether offenses under fed Armed Career Criminal Act were committed on separate occasions. Gorsuch writes, 6-3. Kavanaugh/Alito/Jackson in dissent.
https://supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-370_i4dj.pdf More coming.....

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff that kavanaugh/alito/jackson dissent is becoming a bit common - I think it is interesting

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Btw, via Gerstein:

HAPPENING NOW: Judge Aileen convenes hearing on 's bid to escape classified docs prosecution with claim that 's special counsel appointment is unconstitutional

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff this day has the potential to be wretched...

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff up to 6 opinions today apparently... oh goodie🙄

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff first couple will be okay and then the axe will fall - cause thats how they do it... just gonna sit here in my covid riddled house and play video games all day after chores. extra child who is generally so careful and masks everywhere graduated and after receiving her diploma(4.0) she and her other careful friends who are dispersing back from when they came post college decided that the crowd of 1000 people wasnt enough and just went all in on restaurant eating for 2 solid days...

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Newly-named Washington Post editor Robert Winnett has decided not to take the job and remain in England amid leadership turmoil at the news organization.

The Post’s CEO and publisher, Will Lewis, announced Winnett’s decision to withdraw in a note to staff on Thursday morning. He will stay as deputy editor of the Telegraph in London.
https://apnews.com/article/washington-post-editor-england-telegraph-quits-e650409305a2f1011926306791bc97b1?taid=66757a4d674df1000109abca

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff does that mean they will pick someone worse?

aliza ,
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@jgamble @GottaLaff LOL... thank you for lightening the mood on this scotus morn... it helps with the prehorror anxiety

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A record-breaking number of mosquitoes are carrying West Nile virus around Las Vegas

Climate change is expanding the reach of insect-borne diseases. ' exploding mosquito population offers a case study of what's to come.
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/las-vegas-mosquitoes-carrying-west-nile-virus-record-rcna157818

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff that seems less than optimal...

GottaLaff , to random
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Nooo. 😭

Donald Sutherland, whose acting career spanned six decades including highly acclaimed films such as Don’t Look Now, MAS*H and The Hunger Games, has died aged 88.

He died in Miami after a long illness, confirmed by his representatives.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/jun/20/actor-donald-sutherland-dies-hunger-games-dont-look-now?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff Oh no - I loved him...

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Via Anna Bower:

No Presidential immunity decision today from .

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff it will be the last thing we see this session... I think they will just punt it back to the lower court to buy time... still trash though

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Via Gerstein:

3rd opinion: Diaz, 6-3 Thomas writes. Allows broad use of expert opinion in criminal cases. Gorsuch/Sotomayor/Kagan dissent dissent

https://supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-14_d1o2.pdf More coming...

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff She likes it in the weeds for sure... there has been more than one concurrence that had me saying What????

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redux, via Lis Smith:

By every indication, 's campaign has peaked & is on life support:

  • Can't raise $- his candidacy is funded by TWO billionaires. One of them is Trump's largest donor, the other is RFK Jr's running mate
  • Won't be on debate stage
  • Struggling to make state ballots

The New York Times:

Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. failed to qualify for next week’s CNN presidential debate, the network said, deny

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff so many kennedy signs here... hoping he just slinks away...

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Via Gerstein:

1st opinion: Pass-through tax case Moore v. US. 7-2 tax upheld. Kavanaugh writes. Narrow ruling. Thomas/Gorsuch dissent & say 'realization is a constitutional requirement' https://supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22-800_jg6o.pdf

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff sometimes I think he is just jonesing to be the next Thomas... looking for the cash...

GottaLaff , to random
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More rulings today.

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff right there with you....

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff and happy solstice....

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff this is true....

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff summer solstice means more the further north you are.... When I lived in northern alaska it just meant the sun swam around in the sky all day for 88 days... was really excellent...

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff 9oclock here in Ashland... The chickens are still milling around outside until at least 8:45,,,

GottaLaff , to random
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Another day, another apology from me for staying offline a lot and not replying to you.

I'm still sloooowwwly improving, but weak and still feeling that anxiety thing.

It'll all pass, but in the meantime, hi and bye.

Tons to do to settle in here, and no energy.

Hugs to all.

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff feel better love - at least there isnt much going on right now 🙄 well comparatively...

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polls point to 'electoral extinction' for Prime Minister Sunak's Conservatives https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-polls-point-electoral-extinction-prime-minister-sunaks-conservatives-2024-06-15/

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff couldnt happen to nicer folks...

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Judge orders liquidation of conspiracy theorist ′ personal assets

judge approves converting Jones’ proposed bankruptcy reorganization to a liquidation and has yet to rule on parent company to

https://www.theguardian.com/law/article/2024/jun/14/alex-jones-sandy-hook-liquidation?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff Excellent! The wheels turn slow but they do turn...

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REPRIEVE

Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict access to pill

The court found that anti-abortion doctors who questioned the FDA’s easing of access the pill did not have legal standing to sue.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rejects-bid-restrict-access-abortion-pill-rcna151308

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff lordy I dont like that they are leaving the trump immunity crap for last... been hit with that stick before

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😫”After voting closed on Sunday evening, a forecast poll based on surveys carried out over the past week shows them comfortably in first place with 27%.

That’s ahead of the conservative People’s Party, ÖVP, with 23.5%, and the Social Democrats, SPÖ, with 23%.

If this forecast is confirmed, it will be the first time the FPÖ has come in first place in a nationwide election in Austria. It suggests a dramatic change of fortune for the party”
https://bbc.in/3RlhNSH

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff Ugh - do I really want that dual citizenship with austria???

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff right? so fucked up...

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff sometimes I wish I was one of those low information folks... I mean not really but...

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff I feel you so very much...

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New decisions any minute.

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff sitting here watching Chris Geidners feed ....

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff I feel like I am waiting to have my entrails eaten by vultures.

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff anything big will be the last possible day...

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@starlily I’m a boomer hippie. 😉

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff @starlily tentatively also raises their hand... Just got my medicare card....

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👋🏼
Sen. Joe #Manchin is registering as an independent, according to a person familiar with the matter — a move that is sure to stoke speculation he could run for Senate or governor without a party affiliation this fall. https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/05/31/congress/manchin-independent-west-virginia-senate-governor-00160969

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff did you see anywhere if he is caucusing with the dems?

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NEW: THE JURY HAS REACHED A VERDICT IN THE TRUMP TRIAL.

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff lordy I love @DougJBalloon

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#SCOTUS Chief Justice #JohnRoberts on Thurs declined to meet w/ #Democratic senators to discuss #SupremeCourt #ethics issues in the wake of reports that controversial flags were flown at Justice Samuel #Alito's houses.

In a letter to #Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, D-IL, & Sen Sheldon Whitehouse, D-RI, Roberts said he "must respectfully decline your request for a meeting," citing concerns about maintaining judicial independence.

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24705115-2024-05-30-cjr-letter-to-chairman-durbin-and-senator-whitehouse

aliza ,
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@Nonilex These people 🙄 No surprise here for sure....

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It took an hour to read just the replies to my photo-post from yesterday, and I still don't have the time to reply to all of you. So sorry.

Time to get ready for the drive.

Thank you ALL for the good wishes. I love reading every post.

Off to Oregon. I'll post alerts as they come in, when I can.

❤️

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff I'll be waving as you pass by ashland...

GottaLaff , to random
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So here's how it's going:

We got all the furniture into the POD and now have to pack what's remaining in the kitchen. So things are a little messy

Our twins are down from Canada helping, & their dear friend is here for the night from San Diego, to see them. We adore her. But it's a little chaotic

At 4:30 am we get a text--coincidentally we're awake--from our pal/realtor! We'd missed her earlier text, we have a showing today at 12:30. Oy. & why was SHE up?

Scramble time

Just a normal day

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff may your showing be fruitful and your coffee delicious

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called on Supreme Court Justice Samuel #Alito to recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases after news that, according to The New York Times, a second flag of a type carried by Jan. 6 rioters was displayed outside Alito’s home.

https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-flag-stop-steal-alito-trump-1842c40b833637c981c59c3f39bc4669

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff I am absolutely sure that that is what will get Alito to recuse... 🙄 Nothing will ever get these folks to recuse... they dont think they should for any reason... they are here to do just this task - get their agenda through...

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👀👀Via Kyle Griffin:

The Supreme Court has declined to hear a Republican-backed challenge that sought to end mail-in voting in #Oregon. #SCOTUS
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/05/20/u-s-supreme-court-wont-hear-oregon-lawsuit-that-sought-to-end-mail-voting/

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff I didnt even know this was happening... I voted in my jammies and am putting it in the ballot box today... had 2 weeks to do it at my convience... We have been voting like this in Oregon for more than 20 years... just waiting for the rest of the country to catch on...

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Um…

posted a video on Monday showing images of a fake newspaper article that references a “unified Reich” if he’s reelected in 2024.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/21/politics/trump-unified-reich-video?cid=ios_app

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff I saw that... I just have no words...

GottaLaff , to random
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Fun Fact: The USPS doesn't forward mail to Canada.

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff huh - just a little complication...

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff Sigh is your mantra now isnt it...

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff lol

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1/... The only hot take I've seen is from Joyce Vance saying this would push the trial past the election. That seems pretty rational to me.

But hopefully, the outcome will be ok

Via Anthony M Kreis:

For everyone complaining about the Fulton County case appeal, let me just say that our #Georgia Court of Appeals has incredibly smart, hard-working, and serious judges. They are good and decent folks by and large. So cool it on your hot takes and conspiracy theories there.

#legal #FaniWillis

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff I hate this so much... GOTV is the only game in town...

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff my rose colored glasses are pretty smudged today

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Weird Moment:

We've taken everything off the walls in our house now, all the furniture is still there, but no tchotchkes really.

So now when we talk, there's a slight echo.

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff good time to belt out a song....

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff nice...

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#Israel closed the Kerem Shalom humanitarian crossing into Gaza on Sunday after #Hamas fired a rocket barrage from Rafah - Bloomberg

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff likud really wants to know where the edges are... how far can they push the world until the world says no... hoping not too much further...

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Good. Hurry up.

The coalition of Democratic groups that pressured No Labels out of the 2024 contest is now turning its sights on #RFKJr.
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/03/bidens-allies-move-to-sink-rfk-jr-00156113

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff Not a moment too soon...

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Via Kyle Griffin:

The Biden admin is changing HHS rules to allow DREAMers — DACA recipients — to apply for coverage under the Affordable Care Act for the first time.

aliza ,
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@GottaLaff Excellent...

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