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Post by jaygee on Jun 8, 2021 20:11:27 GMT -6
The cicadas!
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Post by enchanted on Jun 8, 2021 20:16:03 GMT -6
So today would have been the high school graduation for the youngest victims of Parkland (who were freshmen at the time). Instead this is what we have: How heartbreaking.
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Post by byjove on Jun 9, 2021 3:55:09 GMT -6
Oof. We fly out of DCA tomorrow. It’s supposed to be rainy though, so hopefully they all stay still 😂 I have so much bug goo on my windshield from them flying into my car while driving. It’d be nice if they could evolve their flying ability. My neighbor described it yesterday as a drunk rhinoceros with wings.
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Post by dc2london on Jun 9, 2021 6:41:35 GMT -6
💃💃💃💃💃💃💃
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Post by Peekaru on Jun 9, 2021 7:10:38 GMT -6
Oof. We fly out of DCA tomorrow. It’s supposed to be rainy though, so hopefully they all stay still 😂 I have so much bug goo on my windshield from them flying into my car while driving. It’d be nice if they could evolve their flying ability. My neighbor described it yesterday as a drunk rhinoceros with wings. If you see a harried looking man in a pilot uniform hauling two kids that are over excited, that's my H and my kids. FTR, he hasn't had any cicadas incidents.
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Post by byjove on Jun 9, 2021 8:00:55 GMT -6
Oof. We fly out of DCA tomorrow. It’s supposed to be rainy though, so hopefully they all stay still 😂 I have so much bug goo on my windshield from them flying into my car while driving. It’d be nice if they could evolve their flying ability. My neighbor described it yesterday as a drunk rhinoceros with wings. If you see a harried looking man in a pilot uniform hauling two kids that are over excited, that's my H and my kids. FTR, he hasn't had any cicadas incidents. That's good to know! I'll keep an eye out I'll have two over excited girls and an overwhelmed husband.
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Post by Minerva on Jun 9, 2021 9:06:35 GMT -6
“Manu, I don’t know if these bugs have a problem with the first amendment, but first to attack you, a Congressional correspondent, then ground the White House press plane does raise questions.”
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Post by ponyhairs on Jun 9, 2021 10:37:20 GMT -6
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elle
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Post by elle on Jun 9, 2021 11:09:50 GMT -6
Do Republicans even hear themselves?
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Post by athn64 on Jun 9, 2021 11:24:39 GMT -6
Do Republicans even hear themselves? This is like a plot to a B-level disaster movie. Or Bond villain.
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Post by elle on Jun 9, 2021 11:28:13 GMT -6
I mean, we're all shocked, right? 🙄
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Post by cakewench on Jun 9, 2021 11:31:46 GMT -6
I mean, we're all shocked, right? 🙄
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elle
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Post by elle on Jun 9, 2021 11:46:04 GMT -6
I thought this short thread was interesting.
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 9, 2021 12:15:31 GMT -6
So the Trump DOJ had a CNN atty under gag order to obtain a reporters records in a secret court proceeding.
It apparently has to do with Barbara Starr (Pentagon correspondent)
I'm only half listening so here is the link
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Post by byjove on Jun 9, 2021 13:00:16 GMT -6
elle , thanks for sharing that perspective about MVP's statements on Guatemala
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 9, 2021 13:17:27 GMT -6
WRT MVP statement/answer to the question on visiting the border.
it was a bullshit question. She doesnt HAVE to visit the border to know wtf is going on. I'm 1000000000% positive they are very aware of conditions.
All that happens when she or POTUS go is everything has to stop to accommodate them. They want a photo op and its crap. Do they want her to go down so she can throw paper towels? She can do more good doing whats she is doing then hanging out answering boneheaded questions in front of a facility somewhere in Texas or Arizona.
Sorry they're talking about her 'misstep' and 'flip answer' regarding that question and its pissing me off.
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Post by dc2london on Jun 9, 2021 13:25:02 GMT -6
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Post by Dr. Cox on Jun 9, 2021 13:46:07 GMT -6
HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER TO HELP
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Post by dc2london on Jun 9, 2021 13:47:25 GMT -6
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Post by bitsandpieces on Jun 9, 2021 14:48:06 GMT -6
Arizona is also showing its ass with regard to diversity teachings in schools. School board meetings are turning into circuses. There have been multiple articles in our local paper, but I won't post because I know it's paywalled. There is so much fragility.
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 9, 2021 14:51:31 GMT -6
Arizona is also showing its ass with regard to diversity teachings in schools. School board meetings are turning into circuses. There have been multiple articles in our local paper, but I won't post because I know it's paywalled. There is so much fragility. But did the lt. gov create a task force specifically to discredit CRT? then only invite white supremacists?
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Post by oreobitsy on Jun 9, 2021 15:22:55 GMT -6
Utah’s State School Board’s President said CRT “is not what Utah education is about, it’s not where it’s been, and it’s not where it’s going.”
As you can imagine, they voted to ban it in schools.
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Post by jaygee on Jun 9, 2021 15:39:12 GMT -6
Can we talk about Merick Garland and what he is doing? I’m no DOJ expert but I’m concerned and keep seeing items like this
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Post by blurnette989 on Jun 9, 2021 15:41:40 GMT -6
I thought this short thread was interesting. So much this. Americans tend to just assume they are the promised land and people are just hand over foot wanting to come here. It's more complicated. People do come here. To work and support families but of the immigrants I've known who did the process legally or not- very few came because they wanted to live in America. They came to do what they had to to provide for families. It is a huge difference. Think of how many workers live on the border and go home to Mexico each day. They don't want to live in the us. Most people want to live on their home counteies- Just like coal miners from west Virginia don't want to move for a job because they already have communities they know and love. It's the same thing!!! We just always assume we know best!
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Post by dc2london on Jun 9, 2021 15:59:15 GMT -6
I thought this short thread was interesting. So much this. Americans tend to just assume they are the promised land and people are just hand over foot wanting to come here. It's more complicated. People do come here. To work and support families but of the immigrants I've known who did the process legally or not- very few came because they wanted to live in America. They came to do what they had to to provide for families. It is a huge difference. Think of how many workers live on the border and go home to Mexico each day. They don't want to live in the us. Most people want to live on their home counteies- Just like coal miners from west Virginia don't want to move for a job because they already have communities they know and love. It's the same thing!!! We just always assume we know best! Thank you so much for this. It adds yet another layer in rebuttal of the "Y won't U just assimilate tho??!!!?!" argument. (TBC, I fully support the rights of all folx to practice their personal culture and self expression how they feel is right)
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Post by dc2london on Jun 9, 2021 16:06:53 GMT -6
Can we talk about Merick Garland and what he is doing? I’m no DOJ expert but I’m concerned and keep seeing items like this I could offer a lengthy explanation on why I think *some* of this is happening, bit I don't want it to be confused with me defending it.
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Post by elle on Jun 9, 2021 16:33:30 GMT -6
Can we talk about Merick Garland and what he is doing? I’m no DOJ expert but I’m concerned and keep seeing items like this I could offer a lengthy explanation on why I think *some* of this is happening, bit I don't want it to be confused with me defending it. My H and I had a discussion about this last night. I'm curious if my thoughts are similar. The whole thing is...unsettling and I'm feeling very dismayed.
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Post by greykitty on Jun 9, 2021 16:49:03 GMT -6
Plug pulled on Keystone Pipeline. ... The developer of the Keystone XL pipeline announced Wednesday it is pulling the plug on the controversial project after the Biden administration revoked its permit in January. TC Energy, the Canadian company behind the project, said it decided to terminate the project after a comprehensive review of its options and consulting with the government of Alberta, Canada. The company said it would coordinate with regulators, stakeholders and Indigenous groups to ensure a safe exit from the project. ... link
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Post by dc2london on Jun 9, 2021 17:12:47 GMT -6
Oh hello new reading material Eta: it's the Mcghan testimony before House Judiciary released ahead of schedule t.co/FQ9IA0KgEk?amp=1
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Post by oreobitsy on Jun 9, 2021 17:32:06 GMT -6
Oh hello new reading material Eta: it's the Mcghan testimony before House Judiciary released ahead of schedule t.co/FQ9IA0KgEk?amp=1This seems like a good time to pour a glass of wine.
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