emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Right. Vance is right there and Don Jr.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Right. Vance is right there and Don Jr.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
"I moved on her actually. You know she was down on Palm Beach. I moved on her, and I failed. I'll admit it. I did try and fuck her, she was married."
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
So they painted and wallpapered, too. Damn.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you!
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Okay, internet influencer extraordinaire, please drop the link to that shirt.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh they straight admit they don't want democracy. That's why they are so pedantic about us being a "Republic."
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Ewwww
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
People don't like Chris Pratt because of the way he treated his ex-wife, the way he talked about his son by her vs his kids by his current wife, and because of his religiousity, which comes off as self-serving.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Okay, your point is true but this list is crazy. Gary Oldman? Michael Keeton?
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Civil disobedience and if he activates more military, so be it. That might be what it takes to wake people the fuck up.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
So sorry. Some men just want to watch the world burn.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Really fucked up when it has never done that for you. It actually makes you feel worse. Yeah, that's some shit.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social)
All Churches, Mosques, Synagogues and other houses of worship must open their doors to keep the homeless safe. We have no idea where Trump is taking them.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Is this by first hand knowledge? Reports? What?
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Skeleton Crew was not for me, but I'm glad the kids like it. I don't understand why we can't just have a multitude of movies, shows, and tones.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Yikes
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social)
What will be enough for people to stop going to work like everything is normal? What would it take?
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social)
They stole food out of the walk-in along with the people. www.wtae.com/article/emil...
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social)
So let me get this straight? We should make sure that rural areas are able to access remote jobs because they don't want to move, while at the same time they vote for policies that hurt and even kill people in the cities who fund everything. Yeah, nah. fortune.com/2025/08/07/h...
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social)
@nytimes.com Here is another reason why I cancelled my subscription.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Damn, she is shameless. Sorry you have to deal with that.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
What would convince you?
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
🤣
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
I don't think I've ever had one right off the vine. Okay maybe a cherry tomato. Definitely not from the Midwest. Bucket list!
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
That's funny? If they were made to give the vans they should be truthful so people can know. Otherwise they are complicit.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Where I am the farmer's market is three times as much as the store. It might not stay that way.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
They could say they were conscripted.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Why would any country want to debase themselves arguing with Trump when the American consumer pays the tariff. What difference does it make to them? They should all tell him to pound sand.
Tim Gabriel (@lordreindeer.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
The song, for those interested. Midwest folk vibes. youtu.be/41NOMETNp3U?...
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social)
Um, I can see we are on pace for the development of a National forced labor for the unemployed young people say 18-25. www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
This is where our first amendment actually works against us.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Sansa Stark: Your words will disappear. Your house will disappear. Your name will disappear. All memory of you will disappear.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
We should make this into a post card and swamp them with it.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
When he asked about the lying and adultery 🤦🏻♀️
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, as in your example, the culture is the problem. We can agree to disagree.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Cool!
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
What's the CSA?
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, we underfund education. But there are hard working teachers at every school. And libraries. I know you want to believe it's all about more money, but it really isn't. It's about culture. And that entrenched mindset will be hard to change.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
🤣 I'm not talking about a race, but it's interesting that your brain went there. The people that show themselves to be the most resistant to education in the US are white.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
You have to want to learn. They do not want to.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
The second dark ages.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
What the hell does that mean? No we don't. Can't you see how they are holding the party back?
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
And this is related to Trump. Men like him use power to oppress those they deem weaker. Right now he is hiding his and other's pedophelia and child trafficking, he's trying to remove the requirement for priests to expose abuse, and taking money from the defunded human trafficking division for ICE.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
I read this article. I meant I couldn't search to find anything newer. This article has a link to research not just opinion. Child marriage in the US is not as unusual as you think. www.unchainedatlast.org/child-marria...
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
They are so proud. Why are their faces blurred?
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Here's a quick research link. I cancelled my subscription to the NYT so I can't get every article. archive.nytimes.com/kristof.blog...
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Right. The sadism is so gross.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
But they taught people who wanted to learn. You can't force people to learn.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
True, but those people wanted to read
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh, come on.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
www.unchainedatlast.org/united-state...
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
I don't want us or them to be embarrassed I want us all to be outraged. They need to shun us like we all did with South Africa until we fold like they did. The world cannot let countries treat people this way.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
God I hope this is true
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
And it's not just about Trump. The Rs are removing the requirements for priests to tell about sexual abuse and reallocating the reduced human trafficking resources to ICE. It's the entire Republican party.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
How many examples do you need to believe the truth? www.cnn.com/2025/07/19/u...
Rebecca with a Cause (@rebeccawithacause.bsky.social) reposted
Oh, my heart 💔
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
That dandelion 💔
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
I ❤️🍷
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social)
Where are the white hat hackers when we need them?
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Exactly what I wanted to do with the image.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, I know it's the butt of a lot of jokes now, but I still love The English Patient. His complicated relationship with Almasy is conveyed mostly through his eyes and music. He was brilliant and deserving of a best supporting actor nom.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
I remember watching Phil Donahue with, I think, Christopher Hitchens that clearly laid out the case for George Bush orchestrating the release of the hostages after Reagan took office to make Carter look bad. 40 years of traitors, grifters, and psychopaths who would do anything for power. 2/2
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, this has been on my mind for a while. A thread yesterday had that if leaders had been prosecuted for Iraq all that is happening now wouldn't have happened and I wanted to write that it was the Iran/Contra and Reagan that needed to be thoroughly prosecuted but they had their comments closed. 1/2
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
I always love the dichotomy of "Don't you dare open your mouth, when I'm asking you a question."
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social)
Why do famous people always seem to die in multiples? Malcolm, Ozzy. Who is next? Ugh.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, I blocked them after they asked about someone's weight. What an infant. We should all just block these people and let them yell into the wind.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Substack?
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
How are the judges letting this happen?
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm watching!
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
This guy has been an asshole for years. Why are people still listening to him?
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
That's a dumb retort.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Buddy, most countries paid for people to not work. Instead you should have been pissed off at Trump for not following the lead of the rest of the wealthy countries which had much fewer deaths.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
I mean I think it's hilarious that conservatives are somehow offended about authoritarianism about vaccines, air quality, and guns but are fine when it's about a woman's uterus or a book. Seems hypocritical, but what do I know.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
No, no, and no.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
It is a fact that governments have the job to enforce public health policies despite what anti science citizens think. The benefits of the many and all. Sorry you disagree, but that's not the definition of fascism no matter how loud you are or how much you stomp your feet.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
It's not about the person, it's about the platform. "Nothing will fundamentally change" "I'm not against fracking even though the world is burning." "I'm negotiable on expanding workers rights, the minimum wage, and Social Security." IDAF what face that has, they will lose.
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emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social)
Look, I've tried to watch PBS news before and while I wish it were a little faster, I think we should all try to watch it, refer to it, and send clips from it when we can. #pbsnews
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
😂 Anything to make them scared
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
What is this photo from?
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Is it tribal land? Could the tribe sue?
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Nice!
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Now THAT would be interesting
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
What was The Vulture if not street-level? Weird.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
The difference is he is important to the political leaders of the Democratic party. Hilary and Bill propped up the DNC during her campaign with big money and probably still bring in big bucks. They really don't care what we think. The Dems will try to protect both Clintons as much as they can.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Right. And how everyone thinks this is all going to go away if Trump does. It's not.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
My ex wasn't lying about cheating but about other stuff like their job and debt and I cut out all the people who knew and didn't tell me.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Wait, they really have a sign that says that? WTF??
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
As we know, he doesn't know the meaning of the word 'NO.'
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Is no one going to push back on this shit in real time? There are not enough people willing to do this even if they subsidize the work and pay $50 an hour. The jobs are far away from population centers, you have to move around, and you have to be skilled.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
And believing people can be good is punk rock. I loved that.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
That is so beautiful! Gah!
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Amazing work!
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Look at those spirit fingers!
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
The party absolutely covered for Bill until it was impossible not to and the Clintons remained leaders of the party for years even after evidence of their corruption. Hillary was running for President while Epstein was in the news. Nothing was going to keep her from the anointed run. Don't be naive.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
Are you new? 100% they would protect the Clintons.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
🤣
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
For real. And I read cereal boxes.
emeraldcity (@emeraldcity987.bsky.social) reply parent
They do. And you can send them to the White House. Thanks for the idea.