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Do we have any pictures/video of him ON the course?
NC Housecall veterinarian just plugging along, mad at Republicans. Came down south for college and just stayed because ew, Ohio. š
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Do we have any pictures/video of him ON the course?
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
What eroded confidence was people baiting expertise for years and not remembering the damn scientific method from grade school. It was lacking understanding that with money in hand, the science can be started faster, even when the trials go at proper pace.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Sounded more like massive sucking up and gargling of Dear Leaderās genitalia but sure. We can go with āupdatesā.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Someone like Mamdani may not be right for every elected office in every area, but we need a big tent to take down the regime. Support him and learn from his campaign. Take the goddam gloves off. Jeffries and Schumer and the rest of the old guard are holding us back. Rules and norms are gone.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Um, itās in the flag code that burning a flag is an appropriate way of disposal. Plus it was adjudicated at one time as free speech to burn it as protest. I mean, I know they donāt care about law and the Constitution but stillā¦
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Itās almost like coddling the patriarchy doesnāt work out. No UN Ambassadorship. Constituents pissed off. What did you expect to get, Elise? Itās almost like we said- youād be discarded once no longer useful.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
As a white people, Iām disgusted with my kind. Iām supposed to be in DC briefly for an event in October and I for damn sure wonāt feel safe with it militarized. NO ONE should feel safer this way. But white people gonna white people. š¤¦š»āāļø
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Capital is the city, Capitol is the building that houses the legislature. Itās a common mistake.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I grew up there, and watching how gross it is now really irks me. I still have a lot of family up there. Now I get to deal with NCās crap. At least thereās less snow.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
The concept of recognizing the history of a traitorous movement but not celebrating it is always lost on them.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Pretty sure all Republicans never matured past middle school. So childish.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
They voted for Strom Thurmond when he was a walking corpse. While I did get a great education at Clemson, the state as a whole isnāt bright.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I have an āAbide No Hatredā garden flag but it is a CHALLENGE.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
The willful ignorance of what mRNA is and how it works enrages me. I had to tell a client that no, mRNA doesnāt shed. No, it doesnāt go into your DNA. No, if your dog gets an mRNA vaccine it wonāt get all on and in you. Why did I have to do this? Because of RFKJRās bullshit.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Iām happy to see Democrats take off the gloves and make a big move. More power to them.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
āMeritā Every woman who fluffs the genitalia of this disgusting white patriarchal system will eventually lose. Because theyāll yank that leash back once youāre no longer useful. I respect myself and those who fought and bled for equality far too much to EVER coddle those men.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Ugh. Grammar. Replace the two instances of āyouā above with āheā.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
If he was so upset about wet grass for state dinners in a tent, how about you just put the tent on the patio you insisted on for the ladiesā high heels instead of wasting $200 million on a tacky ballroom?
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
And itāll be TACKY.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
When he said āyou donāt think I can be fair?ā I cackled. Rick, honey. We saw what you did to Medicare and how much you took the 5th.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I guess heās forgetting his own child with cystic fibrosis has treatment due to NIH work.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I knew it. Craig Melvin asked them during the interview today. It was all very coy and such but theyāre just delighted in each otherās company.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
OMG YES! My anxiety sometimes has me feeling weird in areas I KNOW are generally safe. My discomfort is my own. I donāt impose it on others because the non-anxious part understands reality and data.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
They like to say that because science and study go against their willfully ignorant worldview. Itās spectacularly childish.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
He has zero empathy or sense of humanity. Heās beyond vile.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
They LOATHE that study and education and resulting data and understanding more often than not refutes their short-sighted world view. Itās wild how theyāve weaponized antisemitism to eventually support their ownā¦antisemitism.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Heās 73? I had him pegged at 80 at least.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Heās following orders from the tech overlords.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Peter Thiel is dangerous. And the worship of Yarvin just weird AND dangerous. Somehow we have to cut their power cord.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
No, being transgender is not a damn mental illness. I mean, great youāll use the pronouns and preferred name, but it is not some delusion youāre being forced into. Lord baby Jesus.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
100%. They have all benefited from the programs of the liberal consensus yet are hell bent to destroy them. Simply because they donāt want āickyā people to have a fair shot.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I donāt think thatās her. Vaguely looks like a model from those days whose name escapes me.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Lovely, even, at first glance. But the content and context is bad when looking deeper. I apparently pissed off people by recognizing the skill of the artist in a problematic piece despite seeing it for what it is. But that is art- many skilled people, many a problematic piece. Donāt bite my head off
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I can appreciate when a museum or gallery presents a controversial piece with context as to why it is problematic. My hometown American art museum is working on that for their Western art collection. The piece chosen by DHS for their post calling to the white supremacists is well done. 2/
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Art can be well done, and have good technique, and that be noted WHILE critiquing its content and context when depicting problematic scenes. I love art. I have seen a lot of it in several countries. And there have been pieces by artists with talent that greatly offend me. 1/
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I can recognize the technical aspects of a piece while still being critical of its content and/or context. Given that prints of this are available via Focus on the Family (I googled it) Iād probably take issue with the artist, no matter how many awards he has won. No surprise DHS chose it.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Her father would have never stood for this crap. Conservative as he was, he understood the value of diplomacy in many forms. Her mother runs the World Food Program!
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Theyāre so aggrieved as they want for NOTHING but the āickyā people might get a crumb. Itās so damn childish. Roxane is right- itās ridiculous.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Did someone pee in Russ Voughtās Froot Loops when he was a kid? Is that what set off his grievances of the system that gave him all the white man privilege? Or did someone he finds icky beat him on a race during Field Day? Destroying the country seems an outsized response.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Are they saying heās an alien from another planet?
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
What the MAGAs fail to realize is that if there is proof of nefarious deeds by Democrats/liberals, WE WANT THEM TO FACE JUSTICE!
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
I was in literal tears last night about Duffy as head of NASA and layoffs in the agency. This is a small glimmer of hope. š§µ
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
This one just broke me tonight. Iām livid all day, every day at what has been happening since January 20. It is apparent how well-planned it was to just break it all. And sometimes you learn of something being broken that just really hits you hard. Tonight that is NASA for me. 2/2
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Sean Duffy as head of NASA. Gutting thousands of jobs from NASA. A crown jewel of the US is being absolutely destroyed. Iām from OH. Same as Neil Armstrong and John Glenn. Glenn was my SENATOR as a kid. An ASTRONAUT. That agency has given so much to the country. Iām literally in tears. 1/ #nasa
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Theyāve been absolutely salivating for a list with a bunch of Democrats on it to prove liberals are groomers and pedophiles. And theyāre being denied because their Orange Overlord is all over it (allegedly, for legal reasons). SO CLOSE to the obsession having the answers they want butā¦nope.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
I read several pieces earlier in the year that said martial law would be very hard to implement and keep going. There just isnāt the personnel to do it. But given the money in the murder bill heading to ICE, I wonder if personnel wonāt be as big a hindrance. Maybe some experts know better.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
The country is a dumpster fire but Handelās has peach ice cream back for summer. The Youngstown diaspora understands. Lucky to have a franchise where I live! #youngstown
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, yes. And the liberal consensus reined that in to an extent. But they saw their chance when Brown v Board was decided, among other confirmations of the 14th Amendment for all. Pluck the strings of racism and people will vote for the rich to do what they want.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
This is what I tell people. No one wants the state to take over all business and industry. What we need is the liberal consensus of the mid-20th century, with a few more supports of govt for the people. The balance can and would be great for everyone.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
They think theyāre the super special boys and when the āothersā prove they can meet (or often surpass) them, they freak out and have temper tantrums that result in our current nightmare.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah. I grew up in the Youngstown area. No one wants that.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Ok, @democrats.org . Itās time to blast the airwaves and social media with what this bill will do to people. Make sure as the laws kick in, and the changes come, they know JUST a who did this. Iām not sure what midterms will be like (free and fair? happen at all?) but the people need to know.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I have wondered how much of this breaks down when heās gone. Or are we just too deep at this point.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Have the Gadsden flag guys gotten the message that this is the time to be out there waving them? Becauseā¦
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
In strength, speed, height (and I am 6ā2ā). Ability to breathe as I have asthma. Iām angry. Iām so fucking angry at this country. 4/4
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
She has added to the dehumanization and scapegoating of this woman, who has been thrown under the bus to please Trump and the rest of the spiteful, hateful demons running the regime. It has really tipped me over the edge. I competed against plenty of women with some sort of advantage 3/
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
But she has been so transphobic, convinced Lia went through 2 years of hormones just because she couldnāt win on the menās team. She remembers the fight for title 9 and fair play for women. Ok. But it is the year 2025 CE. We have advanced beyond the 60s and 70s and our understanding of women. 2/
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Iāve been so angry about this damn bill and all the actions against science, research, schools. But what really tipped me this week was my own motherās cheering of what UPenn did to Lia Thomas. And her friends joining in because āscience.ā This woman taught me to be better. 1/
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
They could have banded together against the bully but they didnāt. Too cowardly to team up.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
CORRECTION DUE TO TYPO- Lia Thomas. My apologies for the error.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Sure, she won. But not every time. Youād think she won every time in every race by how they talk. She is a scapegoat and shame on UPenn for capitulating. 3/3
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I call them transphobes because the refuse to give me references to any science to support their position. Lia Thompson was on feminizing hormones for 2 years before competing on the womenās team. That has a big effect over that time. And she didnāt fully dominate. 2/
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Iām so tired of transphobes hiding behind ābiologyā or āhormonesā to justify their attitude regarding trans women in sport when they have no understanding beyond middle or high school. I donāt call them transphobes just because I disagree. 1/
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Somehow I think Amy tax increase for Alaskans will PALE in comparison to what this bill will do overall to them. Lisa Murkowski should be exponentially ashamed of herself.
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ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
My eyes will cross trying to read that, but wouldnāt the supremacy clause apply? (I fix animals, so forgive any legal ignorance.)
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
She grew up here. But needs to stay away.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I went on the news about it. We have to charge enough just to stay in business let alone add sales tax to costs. It would have really sucked for livestock producers. NCVMA Exec Dir at the time rallied the troops. One did not mess with her veterinarians, may she rest in peace.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
It took some doing but my profession managed to remove veterinary services off the tax list. Had to educate some legislators on that one.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I feel like NYC could be āproof of conceptā in a way. The population is ready for Mamdani and his ideas. If the ideas prove themselves, or end up adjusted a little in compromise and it still works well, it could show people how we can balance capitalism with social responsibility.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
No, not yet. In Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte? Maybe. Statewide? No. Someone like Cooper CAN win statewide, and has. Some places need to take smaller steps forward.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Sheās my rep. And I most definitely disagree with her about Tillis loving our state and nation.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
He has happily caused immense harm to this state, both in the statehouse and Washington.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
I did NOT expect this development! #ncpol
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
A lawmaker has an issue about something he has said? CALL THE MAN. Get some clarification. Donāt let the GOP make Democratic socialist a 4-letter word. They canāt even define socialism or communism correctly. We CAN have a balance of capitalism and not leaving people behind. 2/2
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
@democrats.org should be throwing support behind Memdani, and encouraging Dem lawmakers to do the same. He has good ideas that obviously speak to economic uncertainty NYers feel. Maybe his ideas wouldnāt work as stated in other areas, but are a good starting point anywhere. 1/
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
š Oh, heāll cave. He has shown no desire to do whatās right for NC since his days in the statehouse. Either he is fine with the fascism or too damn scared to not play along. Both options are pathetic.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Tillis will still vote yes on the bill despite these āmisgivings.ā They giver zero sh*ts about the people.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Seriously- when will these people grow the hell up? I do not feel erased by inclusive language and acceptance. I DO feel erased when real problems are ignored, like rape, voting rights, healthcare. #ncpol NC Senate passes bill targeting gender, public school discussions www.wral.com/story/nc-sen...
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Freedom is a sense of fair play, where everyone can pursue life, liberty, and happiness. A society that supports all in it for an equal base, and what you do with it is up to you. A society not beholden to religion but common sense and science, but you can add religion for yourself if you choose.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Every veterinarian in the country sprained eye muscles from rolling so hard over the ivermectin for COVID thing. We use it a lot. We know how it works. Not gonna work for your virus, sweetie! Thank you for all your amazing work, Dr. Hotez. I respect you immensely!
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Wow. So old. Far too old to be president. Which is why Stephen Miller is likely the puppet master making decisions.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Tim Moore? Naw. Couldnāt possibly be him. (She says sarcastically as he is an architect of the nightmare GOP legislature in NC)
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
@amyklobuchar.com You should be demanding censure of these morons. Stand up for your friends. Stand up for your constituents.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
@democrats.senate.gov So are any of you going to call for censure of Lee and Moreno for their comments regarding the MN lawmakers shot over the weekend? Because you need to.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
My god Hegsethās outfit gets worse and worse! Ugly camo tie, flag pocket square, green army socks, and BROWN SHOES WITH A BLUE SUIT. Tacky tacky tacky
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I just did mine yesterday. Add monitoring it to my already too long to-do list. šš¤¦š»āāļø
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
A few times I thought there was a bemused look on her face at how dumb it all was.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
Pete has that ādadās gonna yell at me laterā look on his face. š
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
June 14, 2025 was a whiplash of a day. The heartbreak of the loss of a MN lawmaker and her husband, and the wounding of another and his wife, then the citizens taking to the streets to say NO MORE. All 47 got was a squeaky tank going down the street. Proud of the millions who said #NOKINGS
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ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
āParadeā and ācelebrationā Fixed it. What a joke.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
This could work out really well. Thanks for sharing!
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
That there are ANY well and truly pisses me off. Those that are on the right side of history- I hope they stay the course and remain safe.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I held out some hope for the military. But after seeing those Bragg soldiers cheering⦠I used to work down that way. I should have known better.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social)
The US is actively falling into a dystopian nightmare but my flower pots are pretty. I canāt wait to see them fill in with growth. #gardening #stressrelief
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
I love geraniums. Maybe thatās what I need for my table outside. Been pondering what to get for that spot.
ekbdogdoc.bsky.social (@ekbdogdoc.bsky.social) reply parent
Itās disgusting. The Feds and police are the ones escalating everything. But too many didnāt want to listen to those of us that knew this would happen.