I just realized I have over 300K followers here on BlueSky now. A couple of weeks ago I was around 10K. Thank you following me--I'll try to always live up to your trust because we have important work to do as a community to protect our freedom. We have a Republic to keep!
Much deserved. We gonna need your advice on a lot of lawsuits the next four years. Thank you for everything you do.
Much deserved. Piss off
You’re a true gem - thank you for educating us all on a daily basis!
I've been a fan for the last 9 years! Its nice to see you here without having to wade through 1000s of hateful comments.
It's up to all of us to keep the truth in front of people. I fear what we are in store for. Glad we can rely on you.
Joyce, we are protecting our freedom, we elected Donald J. Trump and he has an ausome team. Under his leadership his team will return America to "WE THE PEOPLE"! Glad you supported him! He will save our Republic from the Socialist left tyrants like George Soros.
We trust you to tell the truth. Thank you.
Oh man oh man, I hope I can get my account up anywhere NEAR those numbers. Just made the switch though so idk. If tags aren’t used, how are followers gained here? Besides posting awesome content
Love you and all you do Joyce.
When you post about the right topics OR create a challenging post, intelligent people tend to join or respond or take you u on the challenges. For example: I challenge folks to find and share positive things that anyone can do to help others.
Thank you for being you. 🌹
We got you! Thanks for all you do!
I’m a faithful follower of you and your “sisters!”
thats crazy numbers for such a new app
👈follow me
Thank you for keeping us informed!
Your commitment and your voice are so important at this point in the history of our nation. That's just a couple of the reasons why you are so well trusted.
So! How do we achieve this? Lol mind you, i just got here so im still kinda lost 🥴
But YOU are only following a bit over 300..
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It's tougher in Alabama than most states. But, work we must!
I’m glad you’re here. Thanks for what you do.
Your one of the helpers Mr. Rogers told us to look for! Thank you!
So respect you Ms Vance. Always provide the best measured advice. We will survive this...right?
You are awesome—thanks for all you do
We love having you here!
You bet. Thanks, Joyce.
Joyce, Always look forward to your insights! 💥
I'm glad I follow you Joyce...here and there...
Just added you let’s keep growing that number 🤙🏻
Joyce you're well respected and loved the numbers will continue growing.
Nope don’t follow !!! These large number accounts with givi g squat or disrespect for following there followers back shows me everything I need to know !!!
300 something thousand followers and you follow 300 hundred back we all see what’s important to you will have too check if I’m following you buh bye !!!
TRUTH and not OPINION
How can someone hold the office of the Presidency and not sign ethic papers to uphold the Constitution, the foundation that holds our Country together as a Democracy. If ethic docs are not signed why should he be sworn in & called President. He is not representing the United States of America.
The United States of America belongs to all the People, Not a Party’s. We come together to respect the foundation created by our forefathers to build on to move forward into the future. Without a firm foundation the structure built by a rogue president will be weak and he will collapse.
Sadly, the norms that were respected before weren't necessary to enforce b/c everyone respected the process. Not any longer from the right.
My sincere hope is that some time in the future after the dust settles, that these many “norms” become solidified as solid rules, procedures and laws. We all are witness to what can happen if we hand the keys over to someone without a spec of respect, humanity or decency.
Like that whole part of the constitution barring people who try to over throw the government from holding office? Nope just more of the least justice money can avoid good ol rich white boy bullshyt
Do you think by then it might be too late? 🥺
I wish I knew. However, it has become painfully obvious that the current system was ripe for abuse by those interested only in their own agenda - which does not include the people of America (except for further abuse).
That's my concern.
I would like to know the same thing!!
That’s what I think. Dark Brandon needs to enforce that idea.
You would think that the Oath of Office to uphold and protect the Constitution would be enough.
Recount Recount Recount
Trump should not be sworn in as POTUS until he signs the ethic papers.
Agree with you 💯!
Exactly! He is not, and never will be my president!
My question exactly! I think they have every right, not to swear him in, if he refuses to sign the papers that allow him to take the oath. Everybody does.
Wait he still hasn’t signed these?
No. 😡👿😡
It’s wild how many things have come undone
I always assumed the presidents oath of office was enough to ensure the constitution was upheld. Now I know different due to 47.
Congress needs to step in while we still have time and be affirmative with Trump telling him if he does not agree to sign the ethic documents he will not be President. Period end of conversation. He can cry on the Supreme Court for he has no authority until sworn in.
What use to be is no more only if we continue to give into this man. He is not officially the President until he is sworn in. The Oath to Office is to uphold the Constitution.
Yep
Make that 300,001
You do a marvelous job explaining what is going on.
The Dems don't seem to want to keep it. They have done nothing about an obviously stolen election.
Thanks for all you do!! 💜
🐤
You go grl
Thank you for being here! Sisters In Law, too.
You’ve always been a voice of reason. Thank you!
LFG
How about following back?
I completely agree but there are many accounts like her one who never follow back.
Least watched, Least attended, Mall empty, bleachers empty…
I won't be watching.
Silence is power
Great idea!!
I can't participate because I haven't owned a TV for over 2 decades.
I was already planning on this. No news or any coverage of that day. TV will be off while I work. In the evening, it'll be dinner and a movie with my son and husband.
That'll show him! 😂😂
i have asked some friends to go to a gat restaurant and throw them lots of money that day
Not gonna be a problem 🫢
Or you could peacefully protest and make it clear how unpopular the orange turd is
I had no interest in watching. But now I am VEHEMENTLY uninterested. 😄
😂
I didn’t watch the first one either. This time maybe I’ll queue up a requiem mass from my music library.
I forced myself to suffer through his first inaugural 💩show. Won't be any surprises in this one. I'd rather clean the 🚽. Oh maybe not, it'll remind me of him.
Great idea!
Amen. Not tuning in for sure
I can hear whichever sycophant press secretary now, doing a Spicer redux: “this was the most watched television event in world history. The Galaxy even. Bar none. Period.”
No problem. Watching/hearing tRump makes me vomit.
Will Not watch Hitler take over our country. All sane politicians should boycott the event; darkest day in the USA
Don't forget to reserve your free tickets. Empty seats send a message
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That was my plan.
Yes, that’s a great idea. I’m in. He’s going to lie about the size of the crowd again anyway. Let’s force him to lie about viewership too.
Anyone have ideas for effective counterprogramming? Dogs making faces? LotR extended edition marathon? Grass growing? I'd prefer them all to that shit show
And don’t buy ANYTHING!!!
Such a good idea. I think I'll curl up with a cup of hot tea and my knitting, a couple of Kitty cats and my pup, for the day. Thank you for this idea!
I will probably be watching a movie or the ID channel. 😊
Me too! Only with my dogs. Tea and knitting. Aces!😉
Sounds like a plan and far more constructive.
But whaddabout the multimillion man crowd, according to Sean Spicer..?😳🤣😎🇺🇸
I'll be crocheting along with you. 😊
Rubbing...
I am with you all on this, even though I am Canadian.
Me too.Joyce is my first follow on Bluesky and I’m so happy to see you again !!!
Enjoy a cuppa Murchie's, and thank you for your support.
That is such a quintessentially "Canadian" comment.
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I try not to think about how nauseating this is for our Canadian neighbors!
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It's just overwhelming. If I was American I'd of voted for Kamala in a heartbeat . I don't live far from the border. Not much we can do but support .
Thanks for being here and watch your backc-let the U.S. be your cautionary tale. The drift to autocracy is everywhere - don’t blink
My tv will be off too.
Or celebrate some activism/civil liberty affirming deed and call it out as #ForKamala w/o ever mentioning 45. It will drive him crazy. (Also liking the hot tea and critter comfort though.)
Absolutely. It is a sad day for the Republic.
I'm walking the golf course....alone. No matter the weather, in my solitude.
What are you knitting? With 8 “in progress” projects, stumped where to pick up again. And 15 no old Sammy grand dog ate my #6 needles. 2 pair. Zero remorse.
*15 month old
That sounds perfect.
Sounds enjoyable!
I refuse. You follow back .1% Why? It must be the tea.
I have no intention of watching one second of that horror. It won’t change the carnage that’s coming though.
He’ll just lie and say it was the biggest ever.
I know but …… he’ll know 😉
We're going to MLK. Make it 10 times what rump gets. We need to repeat the dream so loud rump can't hear.
I wouldn't watch unless there was a gun to my head!
I will watch Netflix movies
Omg. There's going to be a lot of shutting the TV off or walking out of the room for me over the next 4 years. I still have a reflexive cringe, remembering all those COVID news conferences.
With you …
1000%
I am seriously thinking about visiting another country for several days prior to and post 1/20/25.
That is the plan.
That's a given. I won't watch the news either.
Make it official septic tank day
Great idea!
I'll watch if someone can make it not happen.
How about a day of countrywide worker strike? Not watching ain't gonna do crap about crap
I don't even on a TV how about that!
Sigh... that'll show them..ugh! Why do Democrats always think small?
I didn't watch the first one and I will not be watching this one.
Not watching the coronation.
😂🤣
Nope!
I didn't watch or listen to his inauguration in 2017 and won't watch this time, either. I don't want to hear him or anyone's commentary on the ugliness he spews.
No chance in hell! Chance to hear his idiotic voice is a hard pass!
Hoping to go to a b and b… with no TV
I definitely will be one to happily not watch!!
Sounds like the perfect time to read or binge watch some series
He'll just lie and say there were millons there and billions watching 😆 I'm with you but I'll also be ignoring the whole 4 years
I was looking for an alternative. And it needs a title. Instead of the inauguration ? Still working on it.
Save electricity and sanity
That’s easy #iunderstandtheassignment
I definitely won't be watching. I have more important things to do, like watch paint dry.
No problem. I’ll be on a cruise
Enjoy!
I wouldn’t watch regardless, just happen to be going on a cruise
My neurodivergence can’t. Just can’t.
Same.
Anyone who loves the man enough to stand in public and do the “jerk off two giraffes” Trump dance will tune in. Hopefully everyone else won’t.
Heck yeah sounds like a plan. I love to see an empty congressional field . He can argue with himself on how big his crowd size was.
Not planning on it, because I value my mental health.
Sounds great to me! I didn't plan on watching to begin with. I don't intend to listen to anything Trump says. It's all lies and misinformation to begin with.
I never watched him. I avoided him on media, social, media, news and press! I never watched his tacky shows, or fall for any of his bs or grifting🔥
Ditto except Peach tea and Dachshunds. I can’t bear to watch the moment such damage is brought to the United States by people who couldn’t be bothered to simply use Google
I don't watch anything he is in.
I wasn’t planning on it 😂
Never even considered watching.
That’s my intention! I just hope we all do. Ugh
That is my plan!!
I have read where you actually leave your TV on ….. like HGTV or some other channel. Whoever calculates counts the number of TVs on…they just won’t be on MSM! Of course, he will inflate the truth anyway.
I am not even turning on the TV
You have my support.
I have no intention of watching the inauguration! I will be streaming BritBox for my favorite British shows all day!
Boycotting Trump’s inauguration would be a symbolic nothing that doesn’t influence anything.
Turn off your televisions, leave your phones at home, pay cash for any purchases. Ghost the whole thing January 20th.
lol it’s very unfortunately by birthday. I definitely will not be watching the inauguration.
I think I'm gonna do a Facebook Live & Tik-Tok Live concert that day instead, to gather with and minister to the Resistance/Rebellion. I definitely will not be able to stomach watching.
Yes💙
I don’t have the stomach to watch him either way. He’s a caricature of a president…the “entertainer and chief” His plans all entail retribution and pettiness. He is bitter angry person’s version of a leader. He has Zero humility. Is capable of Zero introspection. And will take Zero accountability.
Thats what a fascist pig would say !
It's also MLK Jr day--oh the irony. But what a great day to be too busy doing community service to watch!
not watching that, ill be celebrating mlk day like we all should
Need a tissue
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What a fantastic idea
Why would I?
Word! I did not watch it the last time, and certainly wont this time.
I didn't watch the last one and it'll be a cold day in hell before I watch this one
There's no way in hell that I'd be watching that clown show.
Me either!! I wouldn't put myself through that disgusting display of a Traitor getting sworn in as President. I still can't even wrap my head around it.😡
I can certainly support a boycott. After all, no decent American should be proud to have contributed to elevating and celebrating an indicted criminal into the highest office of the USA. Four more years of corruption, chaos and indignities for the world to see. Embarrassing!!!
Well said!!! I can't help but wonder what's wrong with ppl who continue to hold such a person in high esteem?? Disgusting!!
That won’t be a problem.
There’s no way I will watch that nor will I watch clips, any footage, or so called “news” reports
Hello @joycewhitevance.bsky.social - please follow me back as you did on that other web site we shall not name. 😊
Over the past several years You have already exceeded any expectations I had of you and your sisters in law! (And love the chickens)
Well, Joyce, I started two weeks ago on BlueSky and had 15 followers, I'm up to around 55 today. Relatively speaking, I consider that a lot and am pleased with the new followers.
Quite a flex. Still sitting at <1K
we love you Joyce!
Your opinions are trusted and faithful to the law. Thank you for your valued contributions to the understanding of this non-US citizen watching a country in steep moral decline.
Not missing '24 Agrees Moose rescue from Garland animal shelter GAS was helping. He was Surrounded by barking Dogs, and stuck it small cage for three months, and on april 2 he was neutered vaccinated chipped and stuffed back in a cage sent home with me. 8 months before he was seen No touch yet. OUT
Can't wait to hear more from you. Stay safe. Maybe a fashionable bullet-proof vest?
We need more people like you to get the work done going forward rough road ahead.
They were all properly vetted?
You’re the best. We are depending on you to save this country from Trump. Big orders but you can do it.
Building a strong community is pivotal. The new administration is hell bent on destroying our democracy and prosecuting those who dissent, all while profiting at the expense of the rest, (including the government).
Bluesky Republic is forever !
I think we've already lost it, look at the orange shitgibbons appointments. I for one will be leaving the country the second my home is sold.
I worry about your safety as well as many others who speak out regularly
Glad to see you are here. I am also fleeing Twitter however, many of the people I like to read are still over there. Its difficult to sort through all the trash that shows up there now including the ignorant tweets from mask himself.
Frankly, you are one of the 'calm in the storm' voices needed right now. Keen insight, measured analysis. Steady as she goes. #SistersInLaw #JoyceVance #JillWineBanks #AtkinsStohr #BarbMcQuade podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
Is that all....? Amateur..... 🤣
LET'S KICK ASS
I’m ready!
Good luck. You're going to have to need it.
Just found this and followed you. I’m very happy you’re here.
Appreciate the work you do for Democracy. Please keep doing the good work for us all. Stay safe. Living in AL with a strong sense of morality isn’t easy right now - I know that bc I’m living it. You are a Beacon ♥️
We do
+1 more 😃
Joyce share the joy and Follow Back some of US!
I hate to be negative. And Ibtruly hope I’m dead wrong; but I think it has already been lost.
All branches of government and the Supreme Court now corrupted. No one vetted. Horrible people selected with little ability. Ethics not signed by Prez elect. You may be right.
Sure looks like it…. First there was talk of the 25th, they passed , then two impeachments, they said let the courts deal with it. Next, let the voters fix it… Now what? It is the exact same way Hitler took power; his supporters: farmers, uneducated, religious fanatics, white supremacists.
When asked how Fascism starts, Bertrand Russell once said: "First, they fascinate the fools. Then, they muzzle the intelligent."
Just googled Russell, a mathematician amongst other things, also a brilliant philosopher. I think of philosophical fascism going as far back as Plato’s Republic; but Machiavelli is the modern father of fascism. He was an educated man who would have been horrified at Tump as a “Prince.” 🥴
What a great quote with a brilliant play on the word “fascinate.” I’ve got to remember that one.
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You now have one more.
We appreciate you Joyce
Thank you!!!
Remember Joyce, A handful of eggs can turn into an omelet or a cackle pack of democracy fighters... we have arrived!
Joyce, I depend on your knowledge and common sense. I'm grateful you are here.
Lets do this!
We love you and trust you.
I don’t know who you are yet, but 300K+1! I trust the other BlueSkiers so count me in!
Joyce, Elon Musk is now trying to buy elections in the U.K. and Canada. That's a huge story and that madman needs to be stopped!
we have a bunch of madmen trying to take over the world.
The one who is winning is Musk. Thiel and the others are as dangerous but, not as wealthy.
Lets see if they are as tolerant of fools like America is
I think in some ways they might be. This is concerning.
We elected a Donald Trump light figure (Boris Johnson) who was so terrible he was forced to leave by his own party. The British electorate is as susceptible to strongman / demagogue rhetoric as the US unfortunately.
At least you had the good sense to sack him!
I hate to admit it but the UK conservatives may be slightly less craven than the Republicans.
I think you’re right
Glad you’re here, Joyce!
It’s not easy to be a voice for our constitution and rule of law these days. Thank you.
It’s not easy but it’s necessary. If we don’t we will be living in a lawless country where anything goes. Maybe the good should work harder to rise above this craziness and protect our people.
Not surprised…I’ve come to count on your calm, factual, in depth legal expertise so much over the years…and keeping up on your chicken shenanigans! Keep doing what you do!💙💙💙
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Same!! It’s nice to have people we know we can trust!
Thank you! Yes we have a democracy to up hold!
And I realize I have way more followers and following way more people that I ever did in any other social app.I'm really having trouble keeping up with my feed now I accidentally hit that little arrow and woosh. Damn
I’ve been praying for a miracle. Praying God would take trump before he destroys our country!
You help my mindset!
Yes we do. Happy for you and t ok be on the team
You are a great follow and I always learn something new. Thank you so much for your insights.
Follow back please
You are one of the bunch appearing often on MSNBC that I actively sought out here. Thanks for your pod!
300,001
Proud to follow you.
Love what you have been doing. It's too bad that so many folks didn't pay attention to what you have been saying. Our faith in the law is under attack, and we need many more people like yourself to defend it.
We will follow you anywhere.
Exactly♥️
Loved you on sub stack-love you more here
This blue dot in red state Birmingham, AL appreciates what you bring to the table. You are the best Thank you.
Roll Tide
You are a rock star.
I’m thrilled to find you here! I ditched “X” - the name itself was enough to drive me away and I’m so happy we have an alternative non-toxic place to meet and exchange views.
329.5 ✅
Let’s fight! Thank you
Plus one
Your work is appreciated Ms Vance. Thank you for your perspective on all things under the rule of law.
You're the best!
Go Joyce!
Amen we do
Sisters in law is a great podcast. Thank you. I feel like we need some organization to work towards these issues. Any help would be appreciated
How many of those do you follow?
It’s time for every liberal and moderate journalist to make their way to Bluesky. Why keep engaging haters on that other platform who turn even mundane conversations into a sh*t show?
This is my first day on BlueSky and I’m happy to find my favorite accounts. Rebuilding will be worth it!
Trust. You've earned it!
It’s because you’re amazing and smart and you keep us informed. Thank you!
WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER..💙👍😍☮️💪
Rite on Joyce!
Remember a quote from a Japanese Gerneral after bombing Pearl Harbor, something like (I'm afraid that we have woken a sleeping giant) I think that is exactly what this election has done for many of us and we are that sleeping giant
Wait - I watched a documentary where they said Hitler bombed Pearl Harbor. Just before the historical Toga party.
Yeah, it hasn’t. 75% of America / Americans are absolutely useless. If the threat of Drumph didn’t compel your electorate, nothing will.
Reality may hit a few in the face so hard they have no choice. Like the difference between wearing diapers at a rally and getting close enough to gag on his fumes.
You missed the fact that half didn’t vote for him
2 thirds of Americans voted. 1 third for him, 1 third for her, and an apathetic third who didn’t vote at all. With so much at stake on the ballot, yeah, I’d say they were pretty useless. Maybe my maths is off, maybe it’s 66.6666666 of Americans who are useless / entitled / sanctimonious…
Your opinion that somewhere between 66 and 75% of Americans are “useless” is exactly the sort of offensive drivel that got Trump elected.
But he/she is correct.
Until they stop shooting the messenger and start looking at themselves / their society, their sanctimonious approach to, well, anything, will not serve them well.
Pick your “sample” and you can get any result you want. Your math likely is off, but so are your perceptions.
It’s not my ‘sample’, it’s the election results. 64.2% of eligible voters voted. (Thats around 2 thirds) If half those votes went to her, and half to him, that’s around a third each. Plus another third who (lol) abstained (for some idiotic reason). Are you being obtuse to make a point?
It is brewing and ready to explode.
Time to take America back from the billionaires and our corrupt government. The whole America ought to go on strike shut the country down. We want real change termlimits on the house senate and the Kangroo Supreme Court bought and paid by billionaires and corporations
We will rise up and save America
I’m so grateful for people like you!
Can’t imagine social media without your words of wisdom in my feed!!
We like what you have to say.
And I thank you!
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Just added myself. As a Canuck I’m watching with interest as to how trump plans on tanking a world economy
Are you following them back ?
Love ur insight
You are one of the most level-headed legal analysts of our day.
We need every voice of reason. We trust you.
Joyce, we ALWAYS appreciate your input, hard work, very educated opinions, and insight, and you're right. We have a Republic to keep. Thank you so much for all that you do.
You are a proven warrior! Your legal analysis ranks with the best!
Gotta say, you’re our rock of knowledge and commitment, Joyce💕🇺🇸⭐️
It does help to have someone who knows the law explain how the crooks are breaking em! Now if they'd only be held accountable for it by that same system of laws, instead of there being one set for them & another for the rest of us
Would love to see you on tyt.com
We'd follow you anywhere, Joyce. You're always on top of what's happening and we rely on you for thoughtful opinions and interpretations. And I also enjoy the chickens. 🥰
You literally have taught me more about law than my degree! Thanks Joyce (& sisters) 🙌 💙
I'm happy to support you Joyce thanks for the work that you do.
Just keep being yourself Joyce and the followers will come.
You always have Joyce. Thanks for all you do. 💙
I will be in the redwoods with friends. The tea sounds lovely.
You’re like my “touchstone guru” Joyce! I just wish we had notifications on here - I don’t see your posts unless I search for them. But, I’m still figuring this place out.
Big Fan from your first day on the national scene. Now we need you and your 300K to start to blow some very big legal holes in the DJT/Musk Team
❤️
👍
Thank you for fighting for us.
Thankful for you 🙏🏽
You’re always on top of my go to list. Glad to know you’re here
We love you, Professor Vance! I always appreciate your clear explanations.
You’re the best, Joyce!
Yes, Joyce, 300K following you but you're only following 328. How about picking up some of your faithful? signed - a fan
Good point, but out of those 300K, how many are actually faithful followers, and how would she know? The list of her followers is totally impressive.
She's busy doing the hard work, leave her to her allegiance.
... @lindyli.bsky.social
where you lead, we will follow, Joyce!
Thank you Joyce. Your work and words are truly appreciated.
Thank you, I appreciate your viewpoints, and the knitting is a bonus!
You are one of the few commentators and experts that I follow constantly. Your insights and dissemination based in your legal expertise is critical. Thank you thank you thank you.
🙂🦋💙
Please encourage everybody you know Joyce, to get off of X Elon Musk is a toxic human being
Thank you,Joyce!
You’ll likely have better engagement here than X. Funny, I never called it X until I made the switch. I held onto the vision of Twitter that I loved. Now though, its decomposition into a dark, angry place is impossible to miss.
I call it Xitter.
Me too! Mostly in my head.
You're a trusted voice! I respect your opinion and expertise.
We need more like you.
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social - you are my favorite! I love listening to your thoughtful take on everything. Thank you for what you do!
alabama folk follow!
We ALL love and respect you, Joyce!!!! When I feel that justice has been denied, I always go to your account and you make sense of it! Thank you for all you do!
I'm glad to be striving and holding for correct government alongside such a knowledgeable truth-teller. Thanks Joyce!
You were one of the first I followed. So happy you are here 😀
People like you help us laymen understand what is happening in our judicial systems and the government. I’m smarter and more informed because of you. Thank you very much for all you do for the country! Wish more people (especially Trump voters) would listen to you.
You explain the law to us very well and I for one appreciate you.
Thank you, Counsellor
327K on the way to 1.0 million followers
The best, most thoughtful explainer, AND and knitter. Doesn't get any better.
You have more than earned our trust. Let’s keep this republic!
