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NYT Aug 28 2025 āMedicare will require approval for certain proceduresā
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
yeah @jaketapper.bsky.social what about that?
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
One more way RFKjr will be killing Americans and making their lives miserable Jan 2026 Medicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures It's a step towards privatization of Medicare and residents in six states are the guinea pigs Arizona New Jersey Ohio Oklahoma Texas Washington State
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
Truth
Scott Horton (@robertscotthorton.bsky.social) reposted
Best Twitter riposte of the day, RFKJr edition.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Another way RFKjr will be killing Americans and making their lives miserable Jan 2026 Medicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures It's a step towards privatization of Medicare and residents in six states are the guinea pigs Arizona New Jersey Ohio Oklahoma Texas Washington State
Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) (@hcrichardson.bsky.social) reposted
August 29, 2025
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
One more way RFKjr will be killing Americans and making their lives miserable Jan 2026 Medicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures It's a step towards privatization of Medicare and residents in six states are the guinea pigs Arizona New Jersey Ohio Oklahoma Texas Washington State
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
One more way RFKjr will be killing Americans and making their lives miserable Jan 2026 Medicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures It's a step towards privatization of Medicare and residents in six states are the guinea pigs Arizona New Jersey Ohio Oklahoma Texas Washington State
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
lets hope that formaldehyde is involved just sayin
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Definitely weird But got to admit, kinda exciting.....
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
RFkjr actions will be directly responsible for more deaths than anyone else in history He has no medical or scientific training, he doesnāt have āsaferā vaccine development methods He makes millions off his anti-vax organization No defense against the next pandemic because heās canceling it now
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
RFkjr actions will be directly responsible for more deaths than anyone else in history He has no medical or scientific training, he doesnāt have āsaferā vaccine development methods He makes millions off his anti-vax organization No defense against the next pandemic because heās canceling it now
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
This totally follows his brand by exacting revenge on those who oppose or criticize him If something happens his base would cheer and it's one less person who could run against him Assuming we actually have another election VS democrats who actually try to be decent humans and would not do this
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
Corporate media is complicit when they continue to look the other way Banners of Trump hung on federal buildings Sycophants effusive praise in meetings Evidence of mental and physical decline Trump ignoring the constitution Sending military to blue cities without justification #StopFascistTrump
Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD (@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social) reposted
Dr. Demetre, in his resignation from the CDC, said this: āI have never experienced such radical non-transparency, nor have I seen such unskilled manipulation of data to achieve a political end rather than the good of the American peopleā. It is an outrage that RFK Jr. remains as head of HHS.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Honestly it's not much of a stretch
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
šØBREAKING: Arizona Court of Appeals REJECTS right wing challenge to Arizona's signature matching process. Another VICTORY for my law firm's clients and the voters of Arizona. www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizon...
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
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Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm feel the same way about Vance, I'm thinking that with Trump gone MAGA cult will fall apart because it is so centric to the GOP Of course you know they will claim he's still alive along with JFKjr and others.
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
I'm wondering: in 2028, when trump tries to put himself on the ballot for a third term, whether states are prepared to keep him off the ballot and what the Supreme Court will do. I think it's pretty clear cut, but I thought that about immunity, Dobbs, and section 3 of the 14th Amendment, too.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Is this insurance based. Would they let you have one if you paid out of pocket?
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
My elder dog could do a better job than Trump They both would still shit all over the place but at least my dog wouldn't jeopardize the country #StopTrumpFascism
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
My elder dog could do a better job than Trump They both would still shit all over the place but at least my dog wouldn't jeopardize our country #StopTrumpFascism
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
My elder dog could do a better job than Gabbard They both would still shit all over the place but at least my dog wouldn't jeopardize CIA Operatives #StopTrumpFascism
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
My elder dog could do a better job than Gabbard They both would still shit all over the place but at least my dog wouldn't jeopardize CIA Operatives #StopTrumpFascism
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
Susan Collins is still alarmed about Y2K It's time to retire Susan, it's time.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Susan Collins is still alarmed about Y2K It's time to retire Susan, it's time.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Susan Collins is still alarmed about Y2K It's time to retire Susan, it's time.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Susan Collins is still alarmed about Y2K It's time to retire Susan, it's time.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Susan Collins is still alarmed about Y2K It's time to retire Susan, it's time.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Susan Collins is still alarmed about Y2K It's time to retire Susan, it's time.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Susan Collins is still alarmed about Y2K It's time to retire Susan, it's time.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Susan Collins is still alarmed about Y2K It's time to retire Susan, it's time.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
Corporate media is complicit when they continue to look the other way From the banners with his image hung on federal buildings, sycophants effusive praise in meetings to photos of him with those who were rewarded with power in exchange for the enforcement of the regime's rule #StopFascistTrump
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Corporate media is complicit when they continue to look the other way From the banners with his image hung on federal buildings, sycophants effusive praise in meetings to photos of him with those who were rewarded with power in exchange for the enforcement of the regime's rule #StopFascistTrump
Charlotte Clymer (@charlotteclymer.bsky.social) reposted
The Iowa Senate seat that Democratic candidate Catelin Drey flipped tonight has been in GOP hands for 13 years. Not anymore.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
United States authoritarian ruler deploys National Guard to cities that oppose his authoritarian actions as four of his loyal elite look on Bondi, Vance, Hegseth & Noem are just a few of those who have been rewarded with power in exchange for the enforcement of the regime's rule #StopTrumpFascism
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
United States authoritarian ruler deploys National Guard to cities that oppose his authoritarian actions as four of his loyal elite look on Bondi, Vance, Hegseth & Noem are just a few of those who have been rewarded with power in exchange for the enforcement of the regime's rule #StopTrumpFascism
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
United States authoritarian ruler deploys National Guard to cities that oppose his authoritarian actions as four of his loyal elite look on Bondi, Vance, Hegseth & Noem are just a few of those who have been rewarded with power in exchange for the enforcement of the regime's rule #StopTrumpFascism
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
United States authoritarian ruler deploys National Guard to cities that oppose his authoritarian actions as four of his loyal elite look on Bondi, Vance, Hegseth & Noem are just a few of those who have been rewarded with power in exchange for the enforcement of the regime's rule #StopTrumpFascism
Corey O'Neill (@coreyoneill.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Kamala Harris nailed it. We warned everyone the stakes were too high to hand the guy built for Project 2025 another shot ā but noooo. Ever have one of those mornings you just want to throw the window open and yell, FUCK YOU ALL? Yeah, that.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
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Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
Genius by KBJ #CalvinBall
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
This is genius by KBJ
Pestilence (@pestilence4all.bsky.social) reposted
Vaccines donāt prevent infection. Vaccines are meant to produce immunological memory and antibody production, so that when you get infected, your immune system can rapidly respond to eliminate the pathogen and prevent serious complications, including death. Vaccines donāt cause autism!
ProPublica (@propublica.org) reposted
NEW: For years, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pushed discredited theories linking vaccines to autism. Now, scientists studying the condition fear he has preconceived notions that will harm the field and taint new funding for research. propub.li/41JYl7o
Jacob T. Levy (@jacobtlevy.bsky.social) reposted
If you want to put back statues and memorials and names of Confederate traitors while tearing down museum exhibitions on slavery because they don't show the greatness of the nation... the nation whose history you're celebrating is whiteness. The kind of nationalist you are is a white nationalist.
Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) reposted
Like you I've seen all the pics people post here abt the steady increase of tacky gold crap he keeps adding to the oval office. But somehow it wasn't until I saw this picture that it just hit me. What the actual fuck. Like a Vegas whorehouse.
Harry Dunn (@libradunn1.bsky.social) reposted
Newsmax has settled with Dominion and will pay them 67 million dollars for defaming them over claims their voting machines were switching votes. Lying losers. Only fraud going on is your sham of a network.
Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted
WOW. @marcelias.bsky.social goes off on the failures of legacy media: "We have an absolute collapse and failure by the institutions that have promised us that democracy would not die in darkness, that in fact, they stand for the proposition that democracy will die in plain sight of daylight."
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Collier: I refused to sign and so I was told that I was gonna have to stay here on the floor. They have locked the doors. The sergeants have been instructed not to allow me to leave until I have a permission slip.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@crockett.house.gov) reposted
As a former Texas State Rep, let me be clear: LOCKING Rep. Nicole Collier inside the chamber is beyond outrageous. Forcing elected officials to sign āpermission slipsā & take police escorts to leave? Thatās not procedure. Thatās some old Jim Crow playbook.
Jennifer āØGet In Good Trouble (@thejenniwren.teamlh.social) reposted
š§µ1/4 OUTRAGE: TX Republicans have literally barricaded Rep. Nicole Collier inside the chamber. They demand Democrats sign police āpermission slipsā to exit. This is not lawmakingāitās hostage-taking. Itās fascism in plain sight. š Austin: 1100 Congress Ave. TONIGHT 7pm. Rise up.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
My law firm is currently litigating 50 voting and election cases in 22 states. Here are the states with the most cases: GA, AZ, FL, NC, LA, MT, NV, WI. The fight for free and fair elections is the fight for democracy. Please, pay attention.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
This is what happens when Dictators believe their own lies and think they are actually omnificent The denial is huge and the backlash will be bad The only hope is that this pushes Trump into Ukraineās corner #StopFascistTrump
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
When Trump doesnāt like the information heās given, he gets rid of the source He tried doing this with Covid testing because it showed increased cases He fired the head of BLS because he didnāt like jobs data Now heās going to destroy satellites because they measure climate change #FascistTrump
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
When Trump doesnāt like the information heās given, he gets rid of the source He tried doing this with Covid testing because it showed increased cases He fired the head of BLS because he didnāt like jobs data Now heās going to destroy satellites because they measure climate change #FascistTrump
Mother Jones (@motherjones.com) reposted
The White House's memes about imprisonment, deportation, and death by alligator are designed to radicalize and desensitize. āWhat you have is this desire to get people to buy into the fun of sadism,ā says Jason Stanley, an author whoās leaving the US because of āconcerns over fascism.ā
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
So DoJ will now require all purchasers at Subway to fill out an application, have a 5 day waiting period and a background check Because they need to protect the federal forces If only they cared as much about school shootings
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
So DoJ will now require all purchasers at subway to fill out an application, have a 5 day waiting period, and a background check Because they need to protect the federal forces If only they cared as much about school shootings
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
So DHS will now require all purchasers at subway to fill out an application, have a 5 day waiting period and a background check Because they need to protect the federal forces If only they cared as much about school shootings
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
So DHS will now require all purchasers at subway to fill out an application, have a 5 day waiting period, and a background check Because they need to protect the federal forces If only they cared as much about school shootings
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
So DHS will now require all purchasers at subway to fill out an application, have a 5 day waiting period and a background check Because they need to protect the federal forces If only they cared as much about school shootings
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
So DHS will now require all purchasers at subway to fill out an application, have a 5 day waiting period, and a background check Because they need to protect the federal forces If only they cared as much about school shootings
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
So DHS will now require all purchasers at subway to fill out an application, have a 5 day waiting period, and a background check Because they need to protect the federal forces If only they cared as much about school shootings
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
So DHS will now require all purchasers at subway to fill out an application, have a 5 day waiting period, and a background check Because they need to protect the federal forces If only they cared as much about school shootings
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
So DHS will now require all purchasers at subway to fill out an application, have a 5 day waiting period, and a background check Because they need to protect the federal forces If only they cared as much about school shootings
alber (@captainacab.airbud.website) reposted
scratching the serial number off my meatball sub from subway so the coppers canāt trace it back to me
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
So DHS will now require all purchasers at subway to fill out an application, have a 5 day waiting period, and a background check Because they need to protect the federal forces If only they cared as much about school shootings
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
So DHS will now require all purchasers at Subway to fill out an application, have a 5 day waiting period, and a background check Because they need to protect the federal forces If only they cared as much about school shootings
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
So DHS will now require all purchasers at subway to fill out an application, have a 5 day waiting period, and a background check Because they need to protect the federal forces If only they cared as much about school shootings
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump needs to be stopped before we have another Kent State
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
When Trump doesnāt like the information heās given, he gets rid of the source He tried doing this with Covid testing because it showed increased cases He fired the head of BLM because he didnāt like jobs data Now heās going to destroy satellites because they measure climate change #FascistTrump
Wajahat Ali (@wajali.bsky.social) reposted
I feel this should be a bigger story, right?
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
We are in an authoritarian regime Power is consolidated in executive branch of government In violation of our constitution Government departments are lead by Trump sycophants MAGA is perverting election rules to empower Trump Make no mistake, Trump will stay beyond 2028 We are living in Gilead
Adam Kinzinger (@adamkinzinger.substack.com) reposted
The fact that Trans service members who are forced to leave the military are being denied early retirement pension if they are 15-19 years in, is angering and should anger all Americans. Meanwhile the draft dodging fat-assed douche canoe clown balls of a President dodged the draft.
Andrew Weinstein (@andrewjweinstein.com) reposted
Nope, still not distracted. Release the Epstein files.
Tim Torok (@timtorok.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
They think drag shows sexualize kids and cheer on dildos being thrown around on live TV with kids in the crowd... me thinks the right can stop talking anytime now, cause everything they say, they end up contradicting themselves with
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Itās on! Prices are climbing, and the big question isāhow much worse will it get, and when does it stop? Trumpās tariffs are the highest in nearly 100 years. And the promise of a manufacturing boom is just a hope and a prayer when profitability is tanking. No oneās going to invest in uncertainty.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
We are in an authoritarian regime Power is consolidated in executive branch of government In violation of our constitution Make no mistake, Trump will stay beyond 2028 We must fight back Each capitulation to his demands, each lie that goes unchallenged is another nail in our national coffin
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Authoritarian Dictator actions Trump won't stop at transgender service members He will target anyone who does not agree with him or speaks up Service members will be targeted because they speak up against the dictator Targeting transgender service members is the pilot program #StopTrump
Charlotte Clymer (@charlotteclymer.bsky.social) reposted
Ghislaine Maxwell has been barred from participating in service dog training while in prison because of her crimes. I feel like if prison officials don't trust you around dogs, you shouldn't be eligible for a pardon under any circumstances.
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
I empathize with this statement However I believe that Vance is more dangerous #StopTrump
KeithDB (@keithdb.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Indicators of Central Tendency Median: The middle number when all the numbers are arranged sequentially Mean: Also average. Sum of all numbers divided by the number of numbers Mode: most frequently occurring number Medium Number: Does not mean a damn thing. Use signifies ignorance
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
RFkjr actions will be directly responsible for more deaths than anyone else in history He has no medical or scientific training, he doesnāt have āsaferā vaccine development methods He makes millions off his anti-vax org Thereās no defense against the next pandemic because heās canceling it now
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
RFkjr actions will be directly responsible for more deaths than anyone else in history He has no medical or scientific training, he doesnāt have āsaferā vaccine development methods He makes millions off his anti-vax org Thereās no defense against the next pandemic because heās canceling it now
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
RFkjr actions will be directly responsible for more deaths than anyone else in history He has no medical or scientific training, he doesnāt have āsaferā vaccine development methods He makes millions off his anti-vax org Thereās no defense against the next pandemic because heās canceling it now
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
RFkjr actions will be directly responsible for more deaths than anyone else in history He has no medical or scientific training, he doesnāt have āsaferā vaccine development methods He makes millions off his anti-vax org Thereās no defense for the next pandemic because heās canceling it now
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
RFkjr actions will be directly responsible for more deaths than anyone else in history He has no medical or scientific training, he doesnāt have āsaferā vaccine development methods He makes millions off his anti-vax organization No defense against the next pandemic because heās canceling it now
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Make no mistake, Trump intends to stay beyond 2028 We must fight back Each capitulation to his demands, each lie that goes unchallenged is another nail in our national coffin
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
Make no mistake, Trump intends to stay beyond 2028 We must fight back Each capitulation to his demands, each lie that goes unchallenged is another nail in our national coffin
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social)
Putting a ketamine addicted narcissist back in charge won't fix Tesla In no world is this a sound business move, unless of course Musk brought with him a huge database that can be used for targeted marketing nah....
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Putting a ketamine addicted narcissist back in charge won't fix Tesla In no world is this a sound business move, unless of course Musk brought with him a huge database that can be used for targeted marketing nah....
Geekgal (@geekgal.bsky.social) reply parent
Putting a ketamine addicted narcissist back in charge won't fix Tesla In no world is this a sound business move, unless of course Musk brought with him a huge database that can be used for targeted marketing nah....