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Mary Ann Jacob

@mjacob4404.bsky.social

gun violence prevention| Everytown Survivor Fellow | Sandy Hook Survivor | library girl | deadhead | cancer survivor | nonpartisan | former R now in the radical middle | she/her | opinions are my own| #BlueCrew

created November 17, 2024

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Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Butt hurt white men mostly

1/9/2025, 7:55:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Well now we know all the gun nuts didn’t really mean it when they said they needed their guns to stand up to a tyrannical government…they actually WANTED one!

1/9/2025, 7:54:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Stupid puppets

1/9/2025, 11:47:33 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Where’s Waldo?

1/9/2025, 2:38:24 AM | 2 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

And the hat…weird

1/9/2025, 2:28:10 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Just because it’s adorable

1/9/2025, 2:26:02 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Or adopt a cat

30/8/2025, 5:04:22 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

All they need to do is rehire all the national park workers they fired, I’m guessing that would cost less🤷‍♀️

30/8/2025, 12:15:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

30/8/2025, 12:14:33 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

This is a complete mess and needs to stop

30/8/2025, 12:13:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

One vote at a time we can get these dinosaurs who care nothing about the country out!

30/8/2025, 10:37:59 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

And to adopt a cat

30/8/2025, 10:35:35 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Yes

29/8/2025, 11:22:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Sickening

29/8/2025, 7:38:43 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

It’s harder to adopt a kitten than to buy a gun in this country, but I’m not allowed to get a Covid shot? What the fuck.

29/8/2025, 12:23:32 PM | 4 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Actually, that’s not true, the Sandy Hook Shooter (never say his name) went to Sandy Hook school and then attended our local schools through high school.

29/8/2025, 12:22:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Denise Wheeler (@denisedwheeler.bsky.social) reposted

The new ICE song by Jesse Welles nails it. ICE isn’t recruiting heroes, it’s recruiting the bitter, the rejected, the ones desperate for a badge to cover their failures. Losers with power become the most dangerous kind. (c/o Caroline Codsi)

29/8/2025, 12:18:30 AM | 13304 4506 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

But then she’ll have a sit down with worm brain and all will be well.

29/8/2025, 1:31:32 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

And when the shooter stands outside and shoots through the window? Then what Hannity?

29/8/2025, 1:28:56 AM | 4 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Exactly

29/8/2025, 1:27:30 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

#HonorWithAction

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29/8/2025, 1:24:14 AM | 10 6 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

@cbseveningnews.bsky.social nice work tonight not mentioning the Minneapolis shooters name on your broadcast. #NoNotoriety

28/8/2025, 11:26:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

They are the same site for the Far Right podcasts, we need more of them!

28/8/2025, 11:05:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Amazing victory. More of this please

28/8/2025, 10:57:53 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Physical inactivity lol that’s a good one for a pre-existing condition

28/8/2025, 10:49:48 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Physical in activity, lol, guess that means everybody can get one!

28/8/2025, 10:49:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, they missed an opportunity to educate me if that’s what they had hoped for.

28/8/2025, 10:46:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Senator Cassidy, this is all your fault. apple.news/AQdOBJfUGRlq...

28/8/2025, 10:43:57 PM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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28/8/2025, 8:28:49 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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28/8/2025, 7:56:53 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Do you think this sounded better in his head before he said it?🤔

28/8/2025, 7:55:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

🤷‍♀️

28/8/2025, 7:48:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

And Max Frost from Florida!

28/8/2025, 6:44:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Anything to avoid the “it’s the guns” debate.

28/8/2025, 6:43:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

To be clear, I can see the danger in a democratic candidate caving on any portion of trans rights. I hope some leaders in the trans community are actively discussing these issue with him and his campaign. An important issue that needs to be resolved.

28/8/2025, 6:42:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Ok, back to insults I guess.

28/8/2025, 6:38:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Never said I support Gavin Newsom, speaking of keeping up.

28/8/2025, 6:32:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Bye bye

28/8/2025, 6:30:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Who says I support detransitioning? Where did that piece of false info come from?

28/8/2025, 6:29:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m clear how you feel based on your first volley of insults. I’d suggest you move on if civil discourse is not your thing.

28/8/2025, 6:28:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

You have no idea what I think, and clearly aren’t interested since you have made zero attempt to have a conversation. Let me know if you do want to, versus delivering unsubstantiated accusations and insults

28/8/2025, 6:25:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Correct in what? There was zero discussion. No exchange of ideas. I was told to shut the fuck up, that I voted for facism(with no evidence) and that I am a bitch.

28/8/2025, 6:22:57 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

And then added me to a bunch of moderation lists to block me. We are struggling as a society with having real conversations on real issues and listening and sharing ideas. Bums me out.

28/8/2025, 6:10:46 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Got in a spat today with some folks who hate Newsom because of his treatment of trans people. They’d never vote for him as a result. I responded that I think the Dems keep letting perfect get in the way of good and if he’s the candidate he’s better than a Republican. Then they called me ugly. 🤷‍♀️

28/8/2025, 6:09:33 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

She is so awful, hard to listen to

28/8/2025, 6:06:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m not blaming anybody.

28/8/2025, 6:04:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Cuz that’s so important

28/8/2025, 6:03:33 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted

For those asking, this is an ammosexual.

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28/8/2025, 5:04:12 PM | 5681 1892 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Don’t let them steal seats

28/8/2025, 5:32:41 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

A complete disgrace to our country.

28/8/2025, 4:34:04 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Exactly

28/8/2025, 4:32:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

So matter of fact, what are we doing to our kids

28/8/2025, 4:28:00 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Lincoln Project (@lincolnproject.us) reposted

If the Democratic Party intends to win this fight, it must stop functioning solely as a party & instead step into its moment in history: to lead a pro-democracy movement capable of confronting this authoritarian threat. https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/stand-up-america-the-time-for-a-pro?r=2lckc

28/8/2025, 3:30:13 PM | 5914 1996 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Heartbreaking, I’m so sorry

28/8/2025, 4:03:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s stunning that he is running the show.

28/8/2025, 3:47:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Hopefully we can get it anyway…

28/8/2025, 3:46:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Our 10 year olds are more compassionate than our leadership.

28/8/2025, 3:45:32 PM | 5 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

He needs to go too

28/8/2025, 3:43:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

That too

28/8/2025, 3:42:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

It’s the guns

28/8/2025, 3:28:13 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

We had someone better in Kamala and Hillary and still fucked it up. The democrats definitely created this situation.

28/8/2025, 3:27:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

One of the epic failures of the Democratic Party in the last 9 years has been letting perfect get in the way of better than what we have. If we cannot come together behind whomever the democratic nominee ends up being, we are fucked for another 4 years.

28/8/2025, 3:25:20 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Even if you homeschool your kids you aren’t safe. Grocery stores, political rallies, play dates. There is no escape.

28/8/2025, 3:22:40 PM | 32 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

You clearly missed my point

28/8/2025, 3:20:53 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

No idea what your gender is.

28/8/2025, 3:20:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Agree, that would be great. Would love to see someone else step up.

28/8/2025, 3:19:08 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

You have no idea who I support.

28/8/2025, 3:18:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

28/8/2025, 3:17:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

If you and I both support a candidate and don’t vote, and she loses by one vote then we basically got the opposition elected. Sorry if that’s confusing for you.

28/8/2025, 3:14:30 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Being honest about where I’ve come from doesn’t mean I don’t get a voice any longer. I opted out of the Republican Party a long time ago and have done my share to support the opposition.

28/8/2025, 3:12:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

lol, learning to knit is on my list! And an old folks home probably in both our futures. Insults must be your best defense, which is pretty weak

28/8/2025, 3:09:54 PM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Correct, voting for nobody actually is a vote for the winner

28/8/2025, 3:07:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

As opposed to no bio like you have. And a fake name. Isn’t the internet fun!

28/8/2025, 3:06:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Looking forward to the choices

28/8/2025, 3:05:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Aren’t you pleasant😂Maybe you should do some actual work instead of delivering ultimatums to the people who are.,

28/8/2025, 3:04:46 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, let’s keep voting for the rapist, or no one at all which is the same thing

28/8/2025, 2:29:46 PM | 33 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Love to all in Minneapolis who are affected by the shooting, from Sandy Hook. We are so sorry 26 women and children was not enough😢

28/8/2025, 2:28:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

“The American community of gun violence”😢

28/8/2025, 2:27:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

@kristenpainter.bsky.social thinking of your kids, your community and all of the affected families. Much love from Sandy Hook. We are so sorry 20 first graders was not enough.

28/8/2025, 2:24:25 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Turns out thoughts and prayers don’t help

28/8/2025, 2:20:41 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Keep speaking up

28/8/2025, 2:20:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Keep speaking up

28/8/2025, 2:19:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

“The thing that’s going to stick with me,” said Shea McAdaragh, a parent who witnessed the shooting, “was when I said you guys can get up, and I knew some kids weren’t going to get up.” apple.news/AdWZ6nCkeQB-... I still remember walking out of Sandy Hook School that morning almost 12 years ago.

28/8/2025, 2:18:14 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Or if you sign your name on it in magic marker it becomes a collector’s item

28/8/2025, 8:13:27 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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27/8/2025, 11:22:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, twenty six year olds

27/8/2025, 6:02:35 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

This administration has been systematically, dismantling gun, safety legislation and defunding community intervention programs that are aimed at stopping this type of tragedy. It’s unconscionable.

27/8/2025, 5:56:13 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

This administration has been systematically dismantling gun safety laws and defunding community intervention programs that support safer communities. They are directly responsible.

27/8/2025, 5:46:51 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Oh look, another young white man with easy access to guns kills children. It’s the guns. Much love to Minneapolis from Sandy Hook💚

27/8/2025, 5:45:33 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

This administration is dismantling gun safety laws and community intervention programs that support safer communities. Yet they are putting armed soldiers in our streets. It’s insane.

27/8/2025, 5:41:00 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Instead of sending troops into cities, wouldn’t it be great if the administration supported gun safety laws instead of the NRA?

27/8/2025, 2:45:40 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

Love this for them.

26/8/2025, 8:07:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted

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Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Worth a read every day

25/8/2025, 10:51:05 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Worth a read every day

25/8/2025, 10:50:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

“Trump forgot the name of the Atlantic Ocean on Fox & Friends this week, and the countries in the six wars he claimed to resolve.” It’s hard to keep all the lies straight.

23/8/2025, 10:52:44 AM | 2 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social)

I didn’t need an expert to tell me this was happening and every single person who is allowing this should be held responsible.

22/8/2025, 5:04:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

You can be sure they are some of the same people refusing to wear masks during the pandemic🙄

22/8/2025, 4:08:20 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Heartbreaking for those kids. 😢

22/8/2025, 4:06:19 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mary Ann Jacob (@mjacob4404.bsky.social) reply parent

Until it gets overturned.

22/8/2025, 4:02:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view