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AlamedaMark

@alamedamark.bsky.social

Humanist. Liberal. Twitter refugee. Resisting fascism. Love our neighbors. šŸ‡²šŸ‡½šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦

created November 8, 2024

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Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I neglected to thank you for Rafael Devers. Go Giants!

2/9/2025, 4:16:24 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)

This should be required viewing for every Democratic candidate this cycle.

2/9/2025, 12:12:00 AM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

1/9/2025, 10:51:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

1/9/2025, 10:43:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

We have that in California. So happy to live here.

1/9/2025, 10:42:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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1/9/2025, 12:01:07 AM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

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Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

…and to make matters worse, the AI companies will be paid based on how much money they save by denying claims.

29/8/2025, 6:13:00 PM | 3 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Indeed.

29/8/2025, 5:57:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Let’s hope the good people of Iowa come to their senses and elect a Democrat to fill the seat.

29/8/2025, 5:56:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

29/8/2025, 5:53:05 PM | 15 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

29/8/2025, 5:45:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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28/8/2025, 8:06:38 PM | 210 98 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

May we all be as happy as your beautiful boys.

29/8/2025, 4:45:32 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

This is why the far left drives me crazy.

29/8/2025, 3:04:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm watching The Man in the High Castle right now.

29/8/2025, 6:59:40 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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"

29/8/2025, 6:53:10 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

She'll send a strongly worded letter and he'll get the message

29/8/2025, 6:51:24 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

28/8/2025, 12:32:43 AM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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27/8/2025, 1:34:09 PM | 437 133 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m sure they will be deployed to polling stations in ā€œhigh crime areasā€. (Majority minority districts in large cities). He’s all about intimidation.

27/8/2025, 1:59:33 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

The biggest pieces of trash are in the White House

27/8/2025, 1:55:51 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Happy Birthday šŸŽˆšŸŽ‰šŸŽ‚

27/8/2025, 1:51:45 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Can’t remember the last time they opened at home.

26/8/2025, 10:35:02 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Ukraine was invaded for Christ’s sake. What’s Zelenskyy supposed to do, lay there and take it like one of Trump’s 13 year old rape victims?

26/8/2025, 10:18:06 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m ready for secession

26/8/2025, 10:01:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I love what Newsom is doing, but I want Pritzker as our nominee.

26/8/2025, 10:01:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

Stephen Miller: The Democratic Party is a 'domestic, extremist organization'
26/8/2025, 4:11:17 PM | 10387 2609 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

No, that would be sea temperature change created by our use of fossil fuels that’s killing the whales. 🐳

26/8/2025, 7:40:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

You know that feeling when you’re stuck in traffic and you see in your rear view mirror someone driving up to you way too fast, but you’re trapped in gridlock? I feel like that every day.

26/8/2025, 7:35:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I never knew I was capable of hating anyone as much as I detest that slimebag.

25/8/2025, 7:08:27 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Farmers voted for Trump in large numbers. He’s 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.

25/8/2025, 5:52:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I don’t care about his splotchy hand. I care that he’s deploying troops to our cities and ending our democracy.

25/8/2025, 5:27:52 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

My father used to have that problem due to blood thinners.

25/8/2025, 4:37:39 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Congratulations! As for your brother, I’m sure getting a little sister was a great birthday present. (Almost as good as a puppy)🐶 šŸ˜‰

25/8/2025, 4:18:10 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Because dreams are free.

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23/8/2025, 1:30:21 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

He mentioned San Francisco too. Same here. Stay safe my friend. 🌹

22/8/2025, 11:05:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I’ve been to Anchorage. I highly recommend the halibut. Best I’ve ever had.

22/8/2025, 10:22:38 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I fear the day somebody shoots an ICE agent.

22/8/2025, 10:20:06 PM | 10 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

No executive should make more than 100 times the pay of the lowest paid full time employee.

22/8/2025, 10:16:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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22/8/2025, 10:12:43 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

But seizing 10% of Intel sure is.

22/8/2025, 10:11:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)

So MAGA are communists now. Seizing the means of production.

22/8/2025, 10:09:03 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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22/8/2025, 9:41:47 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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22/8/2025, 9:39:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I got one yesterday. What a load of bullshit.

22/8/2025, 8:59:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

No shit. Our priorities are so fucked up.

22/8/2025, 8:48:30 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

On it.

22/8/2025, 8:23:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I predict in a couple of years we’ll be having serious discussions about secession.

22/8/2025, 8:20:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Please don’t leave! I love your posts.

22/8/2025, 6:19:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)

@melissjpeltier.bsky.social We were just chatting about this.

22/8/2025, 6:16:56 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)

I don’t get the Cracker Barrel thing. Are they putting trans flags out as placemats now?

22/8/2025, 6:06:23 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)

As much as I'm enjoying Newsom's taunting of Trump, Pritzker is my preferred candidate for POTUS.

22/8/2025, 3:49:50 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

He’s right that they won’t stop. They’ve completely hitched their wagon to Trump, and he’s a severe malignant narcissist. He will never be satisfied and will continue to ratchet up the cruelty until he is stopped.

22/8/2025, 12:08:54 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I can tell. You always give me a good chuckle. 🤭

21/8/2025, 10:27:10 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

The Republican Party is now the American Nazi Party full stop.

21/8/2025, 10:03:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I like the real you better than AI.

21/8/2025, 9:57:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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 company’s lowest paid employee.

21/8/2025, 8:22:01 PM | 14 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is the world I want to live in.

21/8/2025, 1:26:02 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m with ya’ Sister.

21/8/2025, 1:22:18 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

The way these asshats play the victim is nauseating.

21/8/2025, 1:19:12 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

No, because you’re smart enough to recognize that social progress means the next generation enjoys benefits we didn’t have. That’s how it works.

20/8/2025, 10:56:51 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Lmfao 🤣

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20/8/2025, 9:53:37 PM | 268 55 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Me too.

20/8/2025, 10:04:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

When offered safe passage out of Ukraine at the beginning of the war he said ā€œI don’t need a ride, I need weaponsā€. True bravery.

20/8/2025, 10:00:15 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Indeed.

20/8/2025, 9:53:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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These just keep getting better šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚

20/8/2025, 9:15:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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šŸ’Æ

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20/8/2025, 10:22:12 AM | 9525 4231 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social)

The man responsible for this illegal detention is Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows. If you’d like to let him know your opinion, his office phone is (512) 463-0542. house.texas.gov/members/3055

20/8/2025, 8:32:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@missfannie.bsky.social

20/8/2025, 4:54:07 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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OMG, I was at that show! My first Dead show. Thanks for the memories. šŸ˜€

20/8/2025, 3:50:49 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Hope your day is filled with beautiful music.

20/8/2025, 3:47:44 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s the job of government to regulate business and fill the societal gaps that free enterprise doesn’t address.

20/8/2025, 3:46:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

20/8/2025, 3:44:36 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

…and Evangelical Christians following him to the gates of Hell. These people disgust me.

20/8/2025, 3:42:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

I have.

20/8/2025, 6:35:11 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

If you know the man's history, it's 50/50.

20/8/2025, 6:32:23 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

When does it go from ironic trolling to lowering ourselves to their level?

20/8/2025, 6:31:05 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That’s beautiful

20/8/2025, 12:57:08 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Preach Brother! āœŠšŸ½

20/8/2025, 12:42:30 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Most of us outgrew this ā€œI’m afraid of girlsā€ stage by the time we turned 12.

19/8/2025, 11:11:14 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Goldies are the best. ā¤ļø

19/8/2025, 10:59:38 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Check out the lower left of this post. They’re doing this on Trump’s ā€œTruth Socialā€ platform. šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚

19/8/2025, 10:46:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

In California we call that ā€œkidnappingā€. I believe there are federal laws against it.

19/8/2025, 10:42:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He’s the living embodiment of the Seven Deadly Sins.

19/8/2025, 10:32:17 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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German Nazis weren’t exactly chill.

19/8/2025, 9:59:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Absolutely gorgeous

19/8/2025, 8:36:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That pup is groovin’.

19/8/2025, 8:36:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Not to mention ex-pats and military.

19/8/2025, 8:27:39 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Sounds like an illegal detention to me.

19/8/2025, 7:13:03 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Now imagine Alberta having disproportionate representation in your Parliament. That’s what the Electoral College does to the USA.

19/8/2025, 5:08:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

As long as Trump doesn’t realize Alaska is part of the United States, you should be OK. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

19/8/2025, 5:06:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

You should read Mary Trump’s book. In Donald’s case, he was raised to be a psychopath.

19/8/2025, 5:01:50 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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...

19/8/2025, 3:18:22 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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More of this please.

18/8/2025, 11:03:38 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Hoagie’s Heroes.

18/8/2025, 10:48:53 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlamedaMark (@alamedamark.bsky.social) reply parent

Honestly, how do they do this with a straight face?

18/8/2025, 10:46:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view