merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Phyllis Schafly spent her career fighting against women having careers so…
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Phyllis Schafly spent her career fighting against women having careers so…
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
NO! You know who deserves praise? The rest of us, who would never, under any circumstances, have thought, much less said something so heinous.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m a Yankee fan and am horrified they honored him.
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merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Same here! Cheering for the Bears, but keep saying “Sorry JJ!”
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
1)If Dear Leader must show, he could do it on the day when an American plays for the title. But it’s a woman, so…and it’s not about supporting anyone but himself anyway. 2)This order is despicable. Real journalists & attending fans better do their part w/video etc to get the real reaction seen.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Waiting on real journalists there to start resigning…that will happen…right?…right?
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m a massive tennis fan and sports is my escape from the hellscape we are in. Does he have to ruin everything…wtf
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
I don’t have kids, but I do have nephews AND, call me crazy, but I also care about the future of my country for children I don’t even know 🤷♀️
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
100% Use thus still (on the rare occasion that I discuss caves)
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Evidently it’s easier to watch your country die and see your children’s and grandchildrens’ futures destroyed than it is to admit you might have been wrong
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
That was a propaganda gift from our regime to theirs.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
I live near the lake- pretty sure they wouldn’t be welcomed here either.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Amazing !! Wonderful news for all of you!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
💇☹️
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you for that- I laughed out loud
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
God bless her!! Where are the journalists asking this?
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social)
As someone whose career is all about collecting and interpreting ACCURATE data for my clients, even when it’s bad news, this makes my blood boil. You don’t get to change the data because you don’t like it -especially when your moronic actions caused the negative results. Happy 1984 everyone! 🤬😤😡
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Handy rule of thumb for our (horrifying) current times: When you see a headline that seems like it came from The Onion, it will almost always be real.
Sherrilyn Ifill (@sifill.bsky.social) reposted
Start your morning with two minutes of the testimony of Samuel Garcia, an average American who drove 3 hours to speak truth to power to the Texas legislature. Let’s decide that we are all Samuel Garcia. Get in their faces and make them listen. Mr. Garcia is a great American.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
RIP Ryno 😢
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
This is perfection - unfortunately
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s the kid who was on the cover of their album Boy- but that pick was used for a greatest hits album later.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Omg- I just looked! Not a big user, but did just have a bad experience-Item portrayed as made by a guy in upstate NY came, very very clearly, from a factory in China. And when I returned it, went to random apt in SoCal. So definitely not going back any time soon! Now this…
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Thx! Def looks trimmed but not too bad
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Please tell me he didn’t cut his hair!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
They are all cowards- and have been for the last 10 yrs, which is why we are here.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
I live right by Lake Michigan where it’s often cooler…but not this time. Short dog walk done early, then just grateful for my A/C.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Based on your pics, he often makes some interesting fashion choices!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
You can tell by the body language- she does the lecturing, he gets all defensive, trying to look big…Great job @tinasmitbmn’
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
As a Michigan alum, love this perspective 🤣
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you Dublin!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Sadly I know people that did believe that
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
There was a Jeopardy question about these pretty recently. Was proud (?maybe?) that I knew the answer 😉
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Get some of this being in Chicago too.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Gorgeous version. Unplugged was amazing.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
OMG! What a pompous condescending…WOW
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks for letting us know
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m so sorry. I know that loss well myself. They never live long enough and then they break your heart. Take care of yourself.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social)
No matter how rough the week has been, it’s important to find a way to rest and relax a bit…as demonstrated by Archie
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
To be able to sleep this hard and ignore the world!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Reminds me a lot of my Eloise when she was a baby, in case that’s inspiring
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
This reminds me of my boy Benjamin, who passed in 2023.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
And from Chicago! Love it!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
As a Michigan grad, guess I’m now glad he’s leaving. Hope we get a principled replacement.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Same here- dunno
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks for sharing- beautiful!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Dennis Rodman
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you for your efforts. Fight not over but I can only imagine his family’s relief right now.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
In this horrifying scenario, we (the US) are El Salvador’s client. Send him home or we stop paying. Pretty sure their little dictator wants our money. Trump can absolutely bring him home.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
People already retired or (supposedly) close to it would beg to differ.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you for doing this!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
I have elderly parents, 3x Trump voters (but not crazy MAGA), 3 sibs/sibs-in-law who refuse to speak w/them at all other than scathing letters, and I'm in the middle. I continue to make my views 100% clear, but stay in touch...but also cannot reconcile their vote. It's impossible & very painful.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
I've read (elsewhere) that up to 5 MILL Americans marched yesterday, including me. Why must I search for the story on your site & why is it on pg 18 in print? That is beyond disappointing, it's dereliction of your duty. One sign I saw yesterday said 'WTF MEDIA? PAY ATTENTION'....seems apt.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Thx for this reminder from him. Also, if you missed it - apparently Pussy Riot was in NYC last week begging us to wake up and not let our country turn into Russia. Really sobering
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
We showed up in Chicago!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
See ya there!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
My retirement is slipping away too and I never voted for him. We are all suffering.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, the dog killing is unforgivable, period. There was no good there if she could do that. But agree with the larger question/outrage about Republicans in general. I think a few are legit brainwashed, but most WILLINGLY sold their souls and are destroying our country. Also unforgivable.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Chicago!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
People without pets don’t get that a bigger bed makes no difference
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Shortly after this loon joined the family, he literally kicked me in the eye while sleeping, scratching my cornea. Spent much of a Saturday at urgent care.
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I admit I am really struggling w/this with my parents, but I continue to think we have to be crystal clear and direct w/them about the situation (but not mean), then somehow have the grace to forgive their mistake, so they can admit it to themselves & step into the fight, even just if baby steps.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Had to stop a bit ago to appreciate the moment- Was sorting laundry. One cat rolling around in pile of dirty socks. Dog on the bed ‘roaching’ like a lunatic, other cat chasing dogs wagging tail while trying not to get kicked. 😆 Thank goodness for animals! 🐕🐶🐱
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
I love this! I reached out to Sen Duckworth recently asking her to do town halls in the red parts of our state - and bring what she hears back to her Rep colleagues.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Welcome! Glad you’re here!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Back at ya from a whippet / greyhound …little unclear…and his Lambchop
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
100%! Did my first ever protest last week (even made a sign! 😁) - and it was fantastic! So glad I did it!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Get the dogs hungry, then lock them in a room with Musk
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you!’
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
I’ve said a few times that Dems were woefully unprepared for what’s happening, and that’s true. But it’s even more clear that most- at least most leaders- are UNWILLING to truly fight- and that’s worse.
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merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Super frustrating to not get thru by phone to my Senators or Schumer this evening. Not all of us can make calls from 9 to 5! Used websites at least, but still frustrating and Schumer's decision is a disgrace - again leaving regular citizens to save the country without much help from Dem leaders.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
So incredibly frustrating. I cannot fathom still having any belief that if we just compromise here…we can work together there... NO NO NO!!! That ship sailed and then sank a long time ago.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social)
@93xrtchicago.bsky.social I can’t believe I just heard the bs Kristi Noem/Trump/HHS ad on my beloved XRT as I start my day. Really hope I don’t hear that again- channel will be changed immediately.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social)
If like me, musical breaks are critical for you to keep going in this hellscape… have added Lady Gaga’s new album Mayhem to my list. High energy fun…very needed! Love it!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
She was awesome! If she can do it…
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
I have a colleague with family there and actively fighting- I personally apologized to her. At least wanted her to know that everyone I know is on their side, even if we can’t do anything.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Airing in Chicago too 😡
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
So happy he won- love him and loved the movie!
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Outstanding analogy- well done
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Lots of good ideas here, but whatever you do, you ALL need to do it. We need a unified strong message given.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social)
Trump and Vance are disgraces #Slava Ukraini
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
In combination with cruel and arrogant- winning personality traits all around
Fred Guttenberg (@fredguttenberg.bsky.social) reposted
A really important email from my friend Senator @chrismurphyct.bsky.social . As he says "this is a 5 alarm fire." America is under attack right now.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m so sorry- I know that grief well. Take care of yourself
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes we are. I’ve been saying that out loud the last couple days- and it hurts
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Sometimes need rage music, but when feeling emotional, Mumford & Sons Ghosts That We Knew -specifically the lyric ‘just promise me we’ll be alright.’
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
As someone old enough to remember much of it, it was fantastic! Much needed laughs
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
It was awful. That song should be sad and vulnerable- felt like Miley was hard and cold.
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
Had this exact discussion today about family members who voted for him - they’ll probably be just fine, so it’s not a problem
merelf.bsky.social (@merelf.bsky.social) reply parent
#StandWithUkraine