AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
I neglected to thank you for Rafael Devers. Go Giants!
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I neglected to thank you for Rafael Devers. Go Giants!
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)
This should be required viewing for every Democratic candidate this cycle.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
It's been here since the founding of the country, but what's astounding is how much of it was lurking beneath the surface. What we perceive to be common decency, they see as "political correctness" forced on them. So many people were pretending to be decent simply because of social pressure.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
I never thought that one of our two major parties would be dominated by the most ignorant and hateful idiots in the country.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
We have that in California. So happy to live here.
Joe Segal (@joesegal.bsky.social) reposted
THIS! Is the plain spoken truth telling I was posting about the other day here, the sort that everyone from White House press corps reporters to the person on the street needs to see, here and say. Quite an excellent op-ed. Coudn't have written it better myself! @velshimsnbc.bsky.social
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
ā¦and to make matters worse, the AI companies will be paid based on how much money they save by denying claims.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Indeed.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Letās hope the good people of Iowa come to their senses and elect a Democrat to fill the seat.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Creating a financial incentive for the AI algorithm to deny claims is diabolical. That alone should kill this pilot program
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
The only people with the power to stop him are the Republicans in Congress. All of the pressure should be directed at them.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
May we all be as happy as your beautiful boys.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
This is why the far left drives me crazy.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm watching The Man in the High Castle right now.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
The only thing I want to hear from Susan Collins (and Lisa Murkowski for that matter) is "I refuse to be a part of this and will caucus with the Democrats as an Independent"
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
She'll send a strongly worded letter and he'll get the message
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)
We are now completely vulnerable to another pandemic, and it will take hold long before government officials even admit its existence.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Iām sure they will be deployed to polling stations in āhigh crime areasā. (Majority minority districts in large cities). Heās all about intimidation.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
The biggest pieces of trash are in the White House
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Happy Birthday ššš
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Canāt remember the last time they opened at home.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Ukraine was invaded for Christās sake. Whatās Zelenskyy supposed to do, lay there and take it like one of Trumpās 13 year old rape victims?
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Iām ready for secession
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
I love what Newsom is doing, but I want Pritzker as our nominee.
Dinner is 6 pm (@internethippo.bsky.social) reposted
No amount of appearing reasonable and trying to avoid provoking them will stop them from escalating against you. The only thing you'll do is inspire revulsion in everyone else: if you won't even stand up for yourself how can you stand up for anyone else
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
No, that would be sea temperature change created by our use of fossil fuels thatās killing the whales. š³
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
You know that feeling when youāre stuck in traffic and you see in your rear view mirror someone driving up to you way too fast, but youāre trapped in gridlock? I feel like that every day.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
I never knew I was capable of hating anyone as much as I detest that slimebag.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Farmers voted for Trump in large numbers. Heās returned the favor by killing USAID (a major buyer of US agriculture), deporting their low wage labor, and disrupting supply chains with his stupid tariffs. Idiots.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
I donāt care about his splotchy hand. I care that heās deploying troops to our cities and ending our democracy.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
My father used to have that problem due to blood thinners.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Congratulations! As for your brother, Iām sure getting a little sister was a great birthday present. (Almost as good as a puppy)š¶ š
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
He mentioned San Francisco too. Same here. Stay safe my friend. š¹
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Iāve been to Anchorage. I highly recommend the halibut. Best Iāve ever had.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
I fear the day somebody shoots an ICE agent.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
No executive should make more than 100 times the pay of the lowest paid full time employee.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
But seizing 10% of Intel sure is.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)
So MAGA are communists now. Seizing the means of production.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
I got one yesterday. What a load of bullshit.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
No shit. Our priorities are so fucked up.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
On it.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)
I predict in a couple of years weāll be having serious discussions about secession.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Please donāt leave! I love your posts.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)
@melissjpeltier.bsky.social We were just chatting about this.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)
I donāt get the Cracker Barrel thing. Are they putting trans flags out as placemats now?
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)
As much as I'm enjoying Newsom's taunting of Trump, Pritzker is my preferred candidate for POTUS.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Heās right that they wonāt stop. Theyāve completely hitched their wagon to Trump, and heās a severe malignant narcissist. He will never be satisfied and will continue to ratchet up the cruelty until he is stopped.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
I can tell. You always give me a good chuckle. š¤
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
The Republican Party is now the American Nazi Party full stop.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
I like the real you better than AI.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
If we can retake power, we should pass a law that no executive can be paid more than 100 times the companyās lowest paid employee.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)
This is the world I want to live in.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Iām with yaā Sister.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
The way these asshats play the victim is nauseating.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
No, because youāre smart enough to recognize that social progress means the next generation enjoys benefits we didnāt have. Thatās how it works.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Me too.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
When offered safe passage out of Ukraine at the beginning of the war he said āI donāt need a ride, I need weaponsā. True bravery.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Indeed.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)
These just keep getting better ššš
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)
The man responsible for this illegal detention is Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows. If youād like to let him know your opinion, his office phone is (512) 463-0542. house.texas.gov/members/3055
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)
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AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
OMG, I was at that show! My first Dead show. Thanks for the memories. š
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Hope your day is filled with beautiful music.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Itās the job of government to regulate business and fill the societal gaps that free enterprise doesnāt address.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
There was a time when most American families did just fine on a single income, then along came Ronald Reagan and his greedy union bashing friends.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
ā¦and Evangelical Christians following him to the gates of Hell. These people disgust me.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
I have.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
If you know the man's history, it's 50/50.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
When does it go from ironic trolling to lowering ourselves to their level?
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Thatās beautiful
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Preach Brother! āš½
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AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Most of us outgrew this āIām afraid of girlsā stage by the time we turned 12.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Goldies are the best. ā¤ļø
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)
Check out the lower left of this post. Theyāre doing this on Trumpās āTruth Socialā platform. ššš
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
In California we call that ākidnappingā. I believe there are federal laws against it.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Heās the living embodiment of the Seven Deadly Sins.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
German Nazis werenāt exactly chill.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Absolutely gorgeous
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
That pup is groovinā.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Not to mention ex-pats and military.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Sounds like an illegal detention to me.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Now imagine Alberta having disproportionate representation in your Parliament. Thatās what the Electoral College does to the USA.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
As long as Trump doesnāt realize Alaska is part of the United States, you should be OK. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
You should read Mary Trumpās book. In Donaldās case, he was raised to be a psychopath.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
1980. Reagan had Bush make a back channel deal with Iran to delay the release of the hostages until after the election. Republicans have done evil shit for decades. www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)
More of this please.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Hoagieās Heroes.
AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent
Honestly, how do they do this with a straight face?