Bernadette
@insolentpheasant.bsky.social
Old Hippy Chick, I can speak 5 languages, I have 60,000 books, and it's not enough. Always try to be kind.
created November 18, 2024
19,241 followers 33,191 following 3,645 posts
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Anonymous (@youranoncentral.bsky.social) reposted
Putin's top propagandist and a former economics professor at the University of Alabama, Vladimir Solovyov, threatened that Russia would “march on Paris” after France’s President Macron called Putin "a predator and an ogre at our doorstep".
pete52.bsky.social (@pete52.bsky.social) reposted
It’s still hard to believe we’ve come to this.
Eric Feltman (@chefericfeltman.bsky.social) reposted
🌼 These crispy, golden zucchini blossoms are stuffed with cheesy-herby goodness and just beg to be devoured hot from the fryer. Light, lacy, and gone in seconds—they’re summer’s fanciest finger food! #TheOutpost #Cooking #Cooksky #Foodsky #Recipe #Appetizers Click here for recipe 🍽️🍜👨🍳🐝🦋
tamrakat (@tamrakat.bsky.social) reposted
After every mass shooting. 😡
Robert Garcia (@robertgarcia.bsky.social) reposted
This week, Oversight Committee Dems are meeting with many of the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. We will listen to their stories and continue our work to seek justice against anyone responsible for these horrific crimes.
Sheila (@sheilabryan.bsky.social) reposted
Bunny 🕊️ 🦋 🌊 🔔 🌈 🌲 💙 🌊 (@pittsburghlady.bsky.social) reposted
Excellent starter pack Patty. 🩵💙 Appreciate ya bunches. Happy holiday
See Through Canoe (@seethroughcanoe.bsky.social) reposted
A sea turtle surfacing by a MASSIVE school of rays near Clearwater, Florida a couple days ago. Another post into the BluSky void. Maybe 2 or 3 people will see this one and my time won't have been wasted. I'll keep trying a little longer. #nature #animals #amazing #wildlife #awesome #ocean
Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted
8/31/25: Massive music festival has erupted right yesterday in Washington D.C. against the Trump regime. Don't bother checking cable news... they're not showing it. Who's streets? Our streets!!
50501 South Dakota (@50501southdakota.bsky.social) reposted
We’re at Fawick Park in Sioux Falls to demand justice, equity, and dignity for all workers. Let's build a future where our families thrive over fortunes. #LaborDay #WorkersOverBillionaires #50501Movement #solidarity
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
We share this graph as often as we can. #UnionStrong
hopeful66 (@hopeful66.bsky.social) reposted
go.bsky.app/R2cuCmy
Greater Lafayette Indivisible ❌ 👑 (@lafayetteindivisible.com) reposted
🙏 @indivistwincities.bsky.social for brightening our morning outlook with this new way of speaking up! (Volunteers took 2 hour shifts standing in front of the GOP booth at the fair, wearing t-shirts like these.)
your #3 source for absurdist true crime 🔨 (@davidgerard.co.uk) reposted
the big 4 sewing pattern brands are being sold off for parts. if you want patterns, get them *now*. (if you're secretly a zillionaire who likes sewing patterns, call the liquidator immediately with your chequebook) craftindustryalliance.org/parent-compa...
rusty54.bsky.social (@rusty54.bsky.social) reposted
adeadmanwalking.bsky.social (@adeadmanwalking.bsky.social) reposted
Graham Platner for Senate (@grahamformaine.bsky.social) reposted
Welcome to the many, many people who have found this campaign in the last week. My name is Graham Platner and I’m running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that’s destroying our country. 2,900 volunteers. $1 million raised. In just over a week. Join us.
Stephen James (@stephen5150.bsky.social) reposted
THANK YOU RANDY @southerngayteacher.bsky.social FOR INCLUDING ME 💙 CHECK OUT THE PACK, FOLLOW AND RP
butterflygirl24 (@butterflygirl24.bsky.social) reposted
Who is paying for all of Botox Barbie’s cosmetic procedures n hair extensions? Yep, American’s tax $$$! I want a tax refund from all this waste n fraud we have paid for! #arrestnoem #notofascism
thewakan.bsky.social (@thewakan.bsky.social) reposted
fintechernest.bsky.social (@fintechernest.bsky.social) reposted
Kev - I'm not yelling (her body her choice) (@57kev.bsky.social) reposted
I ❤️ ARCHEOLOGY ⛏️
Ramon Escarfullet Sr (@raoces.bsky.social) reposted
I'll be in that line 👋🏾
Humor For Resistance (@funnysnarkyjoke.bsky.social) reposted
I still can't believe RFK Jr said this in front of Congress and he's still in charge of public health.
🦋 Carmen G., PhD (🪖"Prima" to One)🌻 (@tcrg2012.bsky.social) reposted
📢 GOTV #ONEV1 #Pinks 🌸 #Voices4Victory 👇🏾CANNOT
Bernadette (@insolentpheasant.bsky.social)
I have to keep checking CNN to see if it's time to go running through the streets, naked & singing. Just wishful thinking. And, I know, no-one needs to see that.
Damien Marie AtHope Ⓐ 🚩🏴🌍 (@damienmarieathope.bsky.social) reposted
Good never mattered.
Pagan Sky (@pagansky.bsky.social) reposted
Bernadette (@insolentpheasant.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, they might be rolling him out to quell the rumors that he is dead or sick. Plus, he loves to get his face on TV.
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Man, I feel this. 🙏🏽😭
Raywat Deonandan (@deonandan.bsky.social) reposted
I love looking at this graph, showing it to my students, and sharing it on social media, even though it unerringly brings out the trolls. This is the efficacy curve of Pfizer's mRNA COVID vaccine. This, people, is what ended the emergency phase of the COVID pandemic. Despite what RFK Jr says.
Emissary Of Night | ليلى (@diplomatofnight.com) reposted
NEW: Belgium has decided to recognize Palestine as well take multiple measures against Israel, including -The ban of all settler goods from being imported -Sanctions on Smotrich and Ben Gvir -Restrictions on imports from Israeli businesses -No consular services to Israelis in the oPt
💙Christine Slemmer💙 (@slem63.bsky.social) reposted
Fuck you, Mr. Chief Justice. History will see you as a villainous, complicit monster who actively facilitated the end of democracy.
Bernadette (@insolentpheasant.bsky.social) reply parent
Please don't get my hopes up
Adrian C. Jackson (@adriancjax.blacksky.app) reposted
Him finally leaving this plane of existence won’t solve *every* problem… But man, it’s gonna be SO fucking cathartic & joyous when it does! Get your grills ready!
Bill Madden (@maddenifico.bsky.social) reposted
This is what a fascist authoritarian regime looks like. 😳👇
Bernadette (@insolentpheasant.bsky.social)
If you can't control your own base instincts (and keep your junk to yourself) you should be fired. Dumb Ass!
ACLU (@aclu.org) reposted
President Trump is using our tax dollars to pay for his unwarranted deployment of military troops to D.C. in a blatant attempt to expand his power. We’re fighting back.
Jonelle (@louiseplease.bsky.social) reposted
Amen Gavin, Amen.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
Join the more than 430,000 people who have signed up for Democracy Docket. Even better, join the 50,000 who help support the 20 person team by becoming a premium member! Free or premium, if you are not paying attention to the courts you are not paying attention to democracy. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
The McNinny (@allthemcninnys.bsky.social) reposted
Zumbrota, MN showed up on Labor Day! What a great event. My favorite chant? Two I made up on the spot: 'Hey ho, hey ho, DIAPER DON has got to go' and RELEASE THE FILES screamed at the top of my lungs. :)
Bernadette (@insolentpheasant.bsky.social) reply parent
Is that the Grim Reaper on his trail?
💋SassyAss💋Sister🔥🔱ValkyrieQueen🔱❤️🔥🥷Resistance Fighter👊 📎 (@sassysister27.bsky.social) reposted
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Bernadette (@insolentpheasant.bsky.social) reply parent
Lucky!
Noah Sullivan (@noahsullivan.bsky.social) reposted
⚠️⚠️⚠️ HAPPENING NOW: Protesters are swarming Trump Tower chanting "Donald Trump has got to go!" THIS IS NOT ON TV YET! ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Bernadette (@insolentpheasant.bsky.social) reply parent
Which languages? I have studied Spanish, French, Italian, and Norwegian.
Bernadette (@insolentpheasant.bsky.social) reply parent
Oscar&Felix (@oscar-felix.bsky.social) reposted
POS
Bernadette (@insolentpheasant.bsky.social)
We are full of wishful thinking! Yes, Dumpy is old, unhealthy, and looks terrible. But I can't find any evidence of his demise, though Lord knows I've tried. He, like my X (who has lived on nothing but coffee & cigarettes for over 50 years), will outlive all of us. They are vampires. The undead.
Jen Bendery (@jbendery.bsky.social) reposted
Photo passed along from a federal employee from inside the Dept of Labor building, where a giant Orwellian image of Trump's face is now draped outside. Big Brother is watching.
Bernadette (@insolentpheasant.bsky.social) reply parent
Still!
SassySenora701 (@sassysenior70.bsky.social) reposted
Ann (@annmiller.bsky.social) reposted
Don’t let them ban this!!
Ryan Mac 🙃 (@rmac.bsky.social) reposted
The Trump administration used Benny Johnson's claims that his house was "burned to the ground" and that "people were murdered in my front yard" to justify its federal takeover of DC. @kenbensinger.bsky.social found out that Johnson made it all up. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/b...
Emma Mitchell (@silverpebble2.bsky.social) reposted
Tens of thousands of cornflowers in a field in Wicken. Research shows that the sight of them will help you recover from sources of stress more quickly & boost dopamine release in your brain, lifting your mood…in case you need it just now:
Peterfromaustralia (@peterfromaustralia.bsky.social) reposted
Neil Young with his classic Heart Of Gold . youtu.be/WZn9QZykx10?...
Joe Walsh (@walshfreedom.bsky.social) reposted
They have jobs, lives, & families. And Trump is using them as political props. What a waste. Even though Trump is incapable of shame, this is shameful.👇
it's Candy Love (@candylovely.bsky.social) reposted
The only truth that's coming out of the states of fascist Florida
Reality Ausetkmt (@ausetkmt.bsky.social) reposted
Ooohh yessss,, thank you friend for the correction. Now I'm curious as to the next step because these people are juggled but to who? and what clown is doing it??
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
I love this guy
Danny Deraney (@dannyderaney.bsky.social) reposted
Happy 86th birthday Lily Tomlin. My first memory of Lily was watching her singing and signing "Sing” on Sesame Street. Till this day, I still associate this song with Lily more than The Carpenters.
americancrawl.bsky.social (@americancrawl.bsky.social) reposted
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Henning Dekant 📎 (@quaxquax.bsky.social) reposted
Not my field of expertise but this cannot be a good sign. 🧪 phys.org/news/2025-09...
Gina (@cissybgood67.bsky.social) reposted
Oops! Someone didn't do her homework.
DAPPER DON DHARSHI (@dapperdondharshi.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Susan Collins is not endorsing Donald Trump. But Susan Collins already did Trump's bidding: 1) Cast deciding vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh 2) Refusing to convict Trump in the 2nd impeachment trial Sorry, Susan. Too little, too late. And you have NOT learned your lesson.
Scott Smith (@canaansdad1987.bsky.social) reposted
God, do i miss normality and this man. #USDemocracy
Democracy Action Network (@democracyactionnet.bsky.social) reposted
An executive order signed Monday by US President Donald Trump may permit "random fascist vigilantes" to help him crack down on protests across the country, according to one prominent civil rights l...
Sgt. Fella 🇺🇸 🇺🇦🎹 (@sgtfella.bsky.social) reposted
Are their intentions clear yet?
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Asawin Suebsaeng (@swin24.bsky.social) reposted
Gonna keep reposting this @timdickinson.bsky.social / me item: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Ariaa® (@ariaa.bsky.social) reposted
Lets save America (@greatamerica777.bsky.social) reposted
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Let’s Be Frank (@frankedson24.bsky.social) reposted
Experts say the tourism downturn will last into Fall. I think it’s going to last at least as long as this madman is in office. Who in their right mind would set foot in this country and risk being thrown in a concentration camp with the Hitler wannabe as dictator. You couldn’t pay me to come here.
🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 (@msgrumpybunny.bsky.social) reposted
Daily reminder 🚨 CA — VOTE YES ON PROP 50‼️ 🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️ Special Election November 4, 2025
Bernadette (@insolentpheasant.bsky.social)
Since the election, I have tired to stop all spending, except necessities. I don't know, but imagine that there are millions more- many who have no choice but to cut back, just to survive. This can't help the economy. He's driving the economy off a cliff.
Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted
ℂ𝕒𝕥𝕞𝕒𝕟ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤 🏳️🌈 ✡️ 😸 🌊 (@stevefm20.bsky.social) reposted
Fun fact: there are no palm trees at Trump National in Virginia.
Justin Jest (@justinjest.bsky.social) reposted
@debbie156 (@debbie156.bsky.social) reposted
They’re coming for your birth control ladies. You better be paying attention & getting loud! @azagmayes.bsky.social please get ahead of this project 2025 craziness. #ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
GodlessPrimate (@godlessprimate.bsky.social) reposted
Tax billionaires out of existence.
Sandieglo (@sandieglo.bsky.social) reposted
Bluesky Fanatic (@blueskyfanatic.bsky.social) reposted
What would you prefer for our country? 1) A National School Food Program like Canada's? OR 2) A $500,000,000.00 White House Ballroom for the rich and powerful? ======================
𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 (@sundaedivine.bsky.social) reposted
If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations. If you're 45, that number is 74.7%. If you're under 28, the number is 100%. Happy Labor Day.
Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner.bsky.social) reposted
NEW: This morning, DOJ's Drew Ensign confirmed that the last of 76 children the Trump administration tried to put on planes & send to Guatemala in the middle of the holiday weekend are back in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, the result of a well-timed lawsuit & fast-moving judge.
Just Jack (@just-jack-1.bsky.social) reposted
Fatality.
Ken Bardsley (@kenbar.bsky.social) reposted
Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast.bsky.social) reposted
Troops in the streets and he thinks he’s going to get a Nobel, peace begins at home
Cynthia Guido ❌👑 (@cynthiaguido.bsky.social) reposted
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Atul Gawande (@agawande.bsky.social) reposted
9 CDC Directors going back to 1977 speak out. What RFK Jr has done to our nation’s public health system "should alarm every American." It "is unlike anything we have ever seen at the agency, and unlike anything our country has ever experienced." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) reposted
👇👇
oldladylife.bsky.social (@oldladylife.bsky.social) reposted
As if our lives couldn’t be anymore weirder we now have someone throwing bags out of a WH window! Must be the Epstein files…
Joyce White Vance (@joycewhitevance.bsky.social) reposted
👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
hopeful66 (@hopeful66.bsky.social) reposted
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✌️Bob ☮ (Old Man Hippy)💙 (@oldmanhippy.com) reposted reply parent
The problem isn't if there will be enough, it is the cost of the shots if they aren't approved. If he removes the approval then Medicare/Medicaid won't cover it, so regular insurance companies won't cover it, and it costs about $200 per shot.
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
POPE LEO: “Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms, large and small, which infects our world.” He prays for the victims in Minneapolis, and “the countless children killed and injured every day around the world”
Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast.bsky.social) reposted
If we don’t stand up for these victims, who will ?
Bernadette (@insolentpheasant.bsky.social)
I don't know that he's had a stroke, or if he's dead or alive. But I do know that if something has happened, they won't tell us the truth. Anyways...fingers crossed.
Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) reposted
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Shannon Robertson (@srr1975.bsky.social) reposted