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You may be able to get it if you pay the price.
"Truth is a pathless land. There is no guide, no law, no tradition which will lead you to it but your own constant and intelligent awareness."
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You may be able to get it if you pay the price.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
When it is spoken it is given life.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Not sure how much lower than can go.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
His talking keeps his throat busy so it doesn't cut off air flow.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
And, if you follow Mamdani and others like him you can see they are no different than the majority of nice, non-judgmental citizens of the US ... as opposed to many Christians who believe theirs is the only religion & go about judging everyone else. Religion belongs in places of worship & home.
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bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
I had a back & forth with a member who seemingly was indie lean MAGA on the political spectrum. He had zingers I had facts, we agreed on some comments & not so much on others. I stayed true to my conviction not to mudsling. In the end he reached out 1 last time to say, 'Thanks for being civil."
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Glad to be the antithesis of what this meme describes. First marriage flopped, which led to research learning other failed relations over 17 years before marrying again. 22 yrs as of last Friday & zero issues. There are women who say, 'ur 2 nice'. Live, learn & choose to change is key.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Religion & Scouts; walked away @ 14. Fellow scout & i goofing off, got called out by the Lead. He had us both in push up position while 2 other scouts stood on our fingers. I asked 1 of them to let me go pee & when up, I pushed the other off my friends fingers & we both left. Never went back.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Nailed it!
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Empathetic to his bank accounts.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Hmm, did she get him in his big rusky balls?
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
The solution to high pricing is high pricing. At some point when the greedy have sucked the nation dry there will be no more to gain or take from fewer and fewer slaves to them. Their greed becomes a killing field.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Per capita plays a role toward a positive outlook in the US.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Indeed. It would definitely be a long-term effort. Baby steps to get started and let people see how Dem-Socialist policies actually do benefit them directly. New York City may become our first look if Mamdani becomes mayor. Just like new meds, small group testing first.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Even though Swedes pay much more in tax, asking for a ten dollar payment would not have them feeling like it's a giveaway, if it were completely free (of additional costs).
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
And this meme explains exactly why I became independent-lean Progressive before it was in vogue. Bernie follower. Today I constantly pitch the idea of political evolution for the democratic party. MAGA evolved out of Republicans, Democratic-Socialism can be the next step for younger dems/indies.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
You mean like ensuring there are wet-wipes on his tombstone?
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, there is shoulder length hair behind Epstein's head.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
It's a lifestyle all its own. Not much different than, say, a Christian, a Muslim, Jewish lifestyle, etc. Has nothing to do with sex & everything to do with how one chooses to live life as a good human being or not, & love another which seems to come easy for the LBGTQ community.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Absolutely impressive. It certainly explains the cancellation of F35 orders. Now to work on delivery through flat-pack technology. Kidding! 😉
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
I have said in the past that LGBTQ+ should register as a religion. However, this administration seems to only recognize Christians.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
My sister-n-law has that issue. Not to mention, trouble with putting things back exactly where they came for. You know, things we learned in kindergarten.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, the old testament actually speaks to abortion on how to & why ... and when life begins. Take in a breath and you'll know the answer. ~ Credit to a couple christian blogs.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Never read the bible. I do like to listen to & see in print some of Jesus' philosophies. I also believe, if he did in fact live, he was a philosopher/teacher to all he encountered. Not a messiah. Some of his words parallel Buddha's sayings. ~ The book 'Jesus and Buddha: The Parallel Sayings'
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
I have to admit even though I am not a New York City resident, this video delivered chill bumps (goose bumps). This man represents the kind of people we need from village administrators all the way up to the POTUS.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
That there is an example of one power-hungry old scutter, as Fetus would say.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, he has reached the retraction time of his life, whereby a pop to the stomach is the only way to expose a mushroom ... other than that he'd still be an active pedo.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
👋 And is on the Epstein list.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
They're all echo chambers aligned toward the psychological & intellectual makeup of the collective. Blue MAGA is rather flattering because it was born between two periods of the original MAGA (Make America Grossly Angry) & currently living Pt. 2, after 4 yrs attempting a seriously messy cleanup.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
My hope is all followers will slither back under their rocks in fear of the majority's plan(s) for them.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
More like The American Taliban has found their puppet.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
It would be interesting to see what Project 2025's recruit-on-a-death-watch (aka Vance) will do in the event Trump is out & how the conference would change, if at all.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
They represent less than 10% of the US adult population & around 20% of US Christians. They are, literally, an extreme minority. Now, by comparison, the percent numbers are very similar to those found among Afghan Muslims vs Taliban Muslims in their overall population.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, according to history, they showed themselves during the Civil War, Cold War & the Civil Rights Movement. Their ideology seems to be a mix of Authoritarianism and Totalitarianism, but leaning more towards the latter. They are The American Taliban taking over our govt is a seditious manner.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Okay, Futon Vladimir.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Projection from an idiot sitting in the current administration's hotbed of religion and totalitarianism.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
It's too late for them now, their names are on our version of an Epstein list. We can call it the traitorous 'MAGA-Epstein list'.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Picture to send home to a guardsman's mom. With the words of Toby Keith printed on the back, 'How do you like me now, Ma?'
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Sorry, I cannot participate. I am a recovered addict that takes recovery serious. It includes living a life based on my restored soul/conscience. 😅
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Meanwhile, back in Trump's Divided States we have one street light per city block running mostly on fossil fuel power.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Really cool idea, AI.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Just coming to say that because it fits like a glove for him.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Charlie Kirk is a dive-versity hire as opposed to an University hire.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
That is why their epitomical mantra 'Stick it to those Libs' gets thrown around willy-nilly. They must find it difficult to look in the mirror. And ... like Jesus was thought to have said, 'They know not what they do'. Today we say, 'Stupid is what stupid does'.
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bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
I thought that, too. Another perspective, less money makes it's way to their pockets with a smaller populace.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
He suffers from needle PTSD.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Believing is a personal inside job. Me as an example, less than a dozen people know my own religious/spiritual beliefs. That is how it should be. Grandma always said not talk publicly about your sex, politics or religion beliefs unless you earn a living from those three on a professional level.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Compare Mamdani to Christian Nationalists & the Taliban or Islamic terror groups you'll find his persona to be day rather than night, good rather than evil. Religious folks need only be known as such by their family, friends, & fellow believers at their preferred place of worship, when in public.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
What's refreshing about Mamdani in front of cameras (or in person) is, you don't see him as a Muslim (unless learning it beforehand). He is showing what the vast majority of those who follow Islam actually are as human beings.
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Sure it is. It's really veiled way to give institutional homebuyers and sellers to make even more money when buying up the home market to flip and mark up cost of homeownership. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Are R-politicians feeling like there's a target on their back? Harrumph! Republican constituents are appearing to be fed up as well.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Even if the meme was true.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Try not to be too cocky over 30% of the adult population having taken over the nation for Christian Nationalist Zealots (The American Taliban). Trump is their puppet. Currently, there is no road to impeaching Roberts. So, from a comment perspective you may want to sit this one out.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Obviously, Project 2025 has covertly planned this for years. If the resistance planning moves outside raisin' hell in the streets, I would think it's done covertly as well. Now, if our Natl R vs D vote is denied, at that point things may rapidly degrade. Who really knows. Currently bear poking.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Nicely done!
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
That's because it's taxation without representation.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
What the plan. Threaten all of them in one fell swoop?
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Chest full of CDs & a small-midsize box full of cassettes in my basement. I'll pass them on to my son so he can possibly make some digits off them in the distant future.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
You gotta love these clowns spending our tax dollars on frivolous conspiracy theories instead of the real cause of societal problems ... living wage, affordable & credible health care, affordable housing/apts, etc.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
I really do not think Trump will see the end of his term. Whether dementia takes away his miniscule grasp of reality or some other medical issue that isn't being reported.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Provided natural cause doesn't do its job before then. Dementia is cruel and unpredictable just like Trump.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Sadly, Florida taxpayers will bear the burden.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Remember, Vance HAS spoken in public about the need to lie.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
The question is, does the resistance assist their demise 1861 style. The hour of this type destiny seems fast approaching.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Similar to a recommendation I have made in the past: Church of LGBTQIA2S.
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bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
As if we don't have enough stupid, like Charlie.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), which made it impossible to give a single "average" amount. Factors like rank, time in service, whether the soldier had dependents, and their specific location within the combat zone all influenced the final take-home pay, which was often tax-free.
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Soldier in Afghan: A soldier's salary in Afghanistan varied greatly, as it was comprised of base pay plus numerous allowances and pays, including tax-free Imminent Danger Pay, Family Separation Allowance, Hardship Duty Pay,
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Also, as of 2025, the average SS benefit paid has reached $1980.xx
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
This makes an excellent case as to why term limits and revisions to pension need be implemented.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
By law, the maximum possible pension for a member is 80% of their highest three-year average salary. In other words, tenure could have them earning a higher pension rate than one term/entry level.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Former majority and minority leaders do not receive their congressional salary for life. Like all former members of Congress, they are eligible for a pension, which is a retirement benefit based on their years of service and salary, not a continuation of their full salary.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
A Speaker of the House does not receive their full salary for life after leaving office. Like other members of Congress, a former Speaker is instead eligible for a pension determined by their years of service and average salary.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Former Senate members do not receive their full salary for life. Like other federal employees, they may receive a pension based on their years of service and salary history, which is typically a fraction of their pay while in office.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Former House members do not receive their congressional salary for life after leaving office. Like other federal employees, they are eligible for a pension and other retirement benefits, but the amount depends on their years of service.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
former U.S. Presidents are entitled to a lifetime annual pension under the Former Presidents Act (FPA), which is equivalent to the salary of a Cabinet Secretary ($250,600 as of 2025) paid monthly. This pension begins after they leave office & for life.
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How do you think they feel?
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Well dipstick, keep listening to the sycophants constantly pushing their bootlicking Pollyanna insights on you. Just maybe you'll come across a stroke ::cough:: err, of luck.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Change is on the other side of the inflection point. Mamdani, Sanders, Crockett, AOC-like change is the cry of the younger generation. A 70yo guy like me sees the need to pass the baton to the young (fresh thinkers). Much can be learned from the North & Nordic/Scandinavian societies of Europe.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
There is no disputing the Democratic Party is standing at an inflection point that requires soul searching, the purging of ill-fated ideology & a willingness to evolve past the failings highlighted by more than just a few.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
And if you paid close attention to any of the videos, you can visually deduce those soldiers were not thrilled either. It would be nice if we had those political pawns on our side when the time comes to take the people's house back.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Project 2025 recruit on a death watch.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump is addicted to chaos, why, because he has a God complex, believing he himself can fix the chaos. This feeds his ego, however, when it fails he moves on to create another chaotic setting, over & over again, expecting a different outcome (solved). Insanity leads to shattered lives in its wake.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
I have watched two of three people decline over the years of their dementia. 1 of the three was married & his wife declined until passing. John did not have dementia however, he passed just a few months later of a broken heart. They had been married since getting out of HS (60yrs back). Sad indeed.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
My 93yo father passed last 12/25. Sadly, he suffocated on a large portion of food caught in his wind pipe during a time discussions were leading to the same fate as Bruce. He had, days before, stepped across that line into oblivion. Mixed emotions, but thankful he no longer has to be lost.
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Appears to me somebody is scared or a somebody finds a need for a religious culture police force. I don't remember well these days but it is likely the idea can be found in the pages of the American Taliban's manifesto, Protect 2025.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Hopefully there's at least one person involved in the codes that makes a great actor, because they would be the protector of all life against batshit crazy.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Like, WTF does being trans have to do with being human.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Sure. So many assumptions being brought on people one does not even know. Pity.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
A friend of mine for 40 yrs before passing in 2020 from covid was FTM trans. He worked for me about 10y & was a trans person who, on the surface, lived a life like any one else on the human spectrum. Nobody ever knew. His position was one of that, what goes on in the bedroom is nobody's business.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Trans peeps have existed among the populace for millennia. They blended into invisible. It's was only when they come out of the invisible state of living & got loud with a 'look at me' campaign where they experienced today's hardships. I believe, as possibly Gavin, they shot themselves in the foot.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Young and right-minded she is even if it's at state level. State level impacts national level which makes it all the more important we have advances into the politic arena at all levels pushing back on the ugly we currently experience. This means from villages all the way to the national presidency.
bonytree.bsky.social (@bonytree.bsky.social) reply parent
Great news indeed. I have not done homework on the woman, but my hope is she leans left of ctr. I believe it's time for change by focusing on what the younger generations want from our govt. Mamdani is leading with younger ideology. It is truly time to evolve. Take lessons from Nordic Govt's.