Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Amen
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Amen
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I get the point, but please don’t say this. DC businesses are suffering terribly from this occupation that only affects a small portion of the city and if you have privilege are probably safe for you too.
Dr. Lucky Tran (@luckytran.com) reposted
New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Hope my governor is one of them!
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I’ve seen livelier looking blowup dolls.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social)
A friend with an autoimmune disease that requires a certain shot has just been told by Medicare that shot will no longer be covered.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Side note: apparently it’s not too dangerous for the FBI agent to go unmarked, so why should ICE agents be allowed to wear them?
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Tis a consummation devoutly to be wished
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
First thing I (and hundreds of millions all over the world) check on waking.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
When working people prosper, everyone does.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
They’re only dangerous when you add too much horseradish.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
He said words to the effect that they were extremely dangerous fish.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Love the part about the dangerous carp. Guess they were no match for Jewish grandmas with bathtubs.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Even dictators come in better versions.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
100%
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Made my day
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social)
I do find myself listening to an inordinate amount of K-pop these days
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
God forbid someone would prioritize saving our democracy.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Exactly what I’m doing
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Nothing like a guy who changes his name and positions like other people change clothes, lecturing someone about authenticity.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I didn’t even know they were dating.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
However, people carrying sandwiches will get life sentences.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
And plenty more.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Btw, that pizza parlor has no basement.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope this man sues and wins so big he never has to work another day in his life.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Having trouble uncrossing my eyes after that one
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Along with his dad, who was shot dead in front of him. My uncle was only 16 at the time. He died at 36 of TB he caught in the camp.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
For the record, my Jewish uncle was turned into the Nazis by his grandparents.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Cause nothing says safe like an auto da fe
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Or better yet, let’s have free healthcare, guaranteed leave/vacation for all like other developed nations do.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I’ve lived here since ‘81 and personally witnessed less violent crime in all that time than friends and family did in my hometown July 4th 2022.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
3 yr-olds and people with dementia.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Can someone tell me what possible purpose those vehicles served at Union Station? Are they moonlighting as Uber drivers?
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
But did he keep the chips?
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Excuse me while I go throw up.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I have family who are direct descendants of settlers who came well before-leftists who wanted to live in peace as Jews and farm somewhere safe from the pogroms, persecution, and expulsions that have victimized Jews since ancient times.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Seems on brand for that bunch.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
And because he’s a toddler who thinks breaking things is fun.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Bertrand Russell, eat your heart out.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
An old high school friend believes a lot of the blame lays at the feet of Andrew Johnson for just that reason.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Somehow the possible lack of up to date vaccines and defunding of medical research seem like more urgent problems.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
My clinical psychologist dad made very much the same point: not all people who treat animals well will treat people well, but anyone who is cruel to animals is just about guaranteed to be cruel to humans.
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
I’m sorry but I really have to stand up for myself and independent media here. Everyone is crediting Ken Delanian for the Maxwell sex offender waiver story, but I was hours ahead of him. Hours. Independent media is important.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Or OutKast
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I took a week off from all news and SM this summer. Saved my sanity.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Nobody I know has mentioned her.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
My grocery bills are up 20% from last fall.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I suspect this will come at a great cost in terms of recruitment of both students and faculty.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
The WaPo gives me daily reminders of why I cancelled my subscription.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I may throw up.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
But on the bright side, I have great relationships with both of them and they grew into fine human beings.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, it’s hard enough even when you and your kids are all cishet. There are things I discovered about my sons (both grown with families), that have made me wonder about all the mistakes I must have made when they were young.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I love em dashes. Earned you a follow.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Though I find Charlottesville delightful.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Couldn’t resist that handle (former pro singer).
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
And a bit “Pot calling kettle” too.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Or 50% in some cases
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Our oldest’s first complete sentence was, “No more la la la please.” PS my husband and I were both professional singers.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
That’s silly. I can eat a hot dog and bun much faster than that.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
She’ll probably get more money too.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
How about NBC rephrasing that as a statement.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
His back has always been turned on them.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Sounds like a great campaign ad for Dems on ‘26.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Well he already has his soul.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Oddly not a drag queen.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Oddly not a drag queen.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
We had been subscribers since 81 when we cancelled last year.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Lovely picture of him.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
My life as a Bergman film.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
My favs too!
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Calling Child Services
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
And you never assigned me one?
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Though a great potential backfire.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Actively practices it would be more like it.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I wonder if that was the Heritage Foundation’s plan all along.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Clearly the man never read a Christmas Carol.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
My groceries are already averaging $10-15 more per week and some tariffs have yet to kick in
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Well I sure as hell won’t obey in advance.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
ActuallyI doubt he’s into grown women.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I send out voter registration and get out the vote postcards. It only costs a little money and a reasonable amount of time and has tangible effects.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Makes you wonder how much dirt Trump has on the Speaker.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
They’re forming a third party perhaps?
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Once she’s pardoned, she can no longer plead the 5th. She’ll have to answer questions truthfully or go back to jail. Don’t think Trump wants that.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
We wouldn’t even have to be asked. And we don’t hug unless hugged first (which happily, they always do now).
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
As far as Vance, perhaps the understudy is preparing to step in for the lead.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
What did she say when you told her?
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Clearly the former. I’d rather have dinner with Jeffrey Dahmer than Trump.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
So he is a serial killer. And now he’s killing kids all over the world through aid cuts.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
We were in Canada 4 days. I stayed off all SM. Didn’t read, watch or talk US news or politics. Saved my sanity and will to fight.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
The Republicans in Congress wouldn’t impeach him if he was a serial killer.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I believe the record they set was “Most use of the words ‘two weeks’ to describe something that will never happen.”
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
When I was in high school, my best friend and I knew all their routines by heart.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Yep. Nailed it.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Can someone remind me of the time when we did?
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I believe that one of the goals of the Oct 7 attacks which focused on areas where there had been tremendous sympathy for the plight of Palestinians was to accomplish just that.
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m fine with it
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Great idea!
Carol Nissenson (@carolnissenson.bsky.social) reply parent
Lucky I have an editorial agent, but I do try to clean things up as much as possible when I get to a second draft.