Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
You can't fix what's broken with what's broken.
Semi-Retired Chef Caterer. More than one thing. Country Before Party Comedy, Science, Stoics, History, Democracy Sober LOTS of days--in a row. NO DMs. Disrespect it=Block. Welcome to Bluesky!
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π² That was a complete shocker! Some logic, but mostly luck today! Wordle 1,536 3/6 β¬β¬π¨β¬β¬ β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬ π©π©π©π©π©
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
No, but they would be an β¦ interesting paring. lol
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Economist, and director of budget & spending policies for Marco Rubio in his 2016 presidential campaign. π
Luca Migo βπ (@victinibcn.bsky.social) reposted
Austin Labor Day: really catchy music and great energy! Really love the vibe!
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
This Labor Day (and all other days): Thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail. Honor the workers who teach your children. Pay all workers a living wage.
Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted
Way to rise up San Diego Labor Day β
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
As we begin a new month, my law firm is litigation 51 voting and election cases in 25 states. 6 in Arizona 6 in Georgia 4 in Florida 4 in North Carolina 8 involve redistricting
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
It's not confirmed yet. I guess he'll announce it when they're back.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, I've seen these movies and read the books. π¬ This is the face I make as we approach "AI is going to change the world" territory.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
Economist, and director of budget & spending policies for Marco Rubio in his 2016 presidential campaign. hmmm π€
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
I like this: "Forgiveness unhooks me from the hurtful person."
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
Turns out, it's easier when you get the right letters. π Wordle 1,535 2/6 β¬π¨β¬π©π¨ π©π©π©π©π©
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
If they thought there was a problem Congress could easily allocate funding. Assistance could be provided to local law enforcement. What this administration is doing is not about crime.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
What this administration is doing is not about crime. If they thought there was a problem, Congress could easily allocate funding. Agencies could certainly provide assistance to local law enforcement.
Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) reposted
Public safety in California is on the rise. Last year, California had the second-lowest homicide rate since at least 1966, decreasing by nearly 12% overall since 2023. We're going to drive that progress forward up and down the state.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Seriously? How could that not know we would figure this out? π€
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
No matter what @MarshaBlackburn keeps saying, itβs not criminals theyβre targeting. www.cnn.com/2025/08/30/u...
Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) reposted
This βexplicitβ is a weird editorial choice. The constitution gives the president no power over this at all. Itβs not ambiguous.
Luca Migo βπ (@victinibcn.bsky.social) reposted
Jesse Watters: βYou werenβt ever on Jeffrey Epsteinβs jet, were you?β RFK Jr: βI was on Jeffrey Epsteinβs jet two times.β Release the freaking Epstein Files. Believe the survivors and their families. We want accountability.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
You can stop the poison by taking it off the market.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
That's what happens when you try to burn it to the ground.
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Pritzker: "We don't want troops on the streets of American cities. That's un-American and frankly the president ought to know better. This one doesn't seem to. He hasn't read any books. He doesn't seem to understand the Constitution or the laws."
Mark Zaid, Esq (@markzaidesq.bsky.social) reposted
Mark Zaid, an attorney who is representing Eisenstat and several other people on the list, said the revocation of the security clearances βliterally has no rhyme or reasonβ and carried echoes of the McCarthy era. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
He wonβt let the press anywhere near him. This is getting weirder and weirder.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
A lot of the time anger stems from fear. I get it. The more I work on the fear, the less anger I have-and I think better when I'm not angry. We really, really, need to think clearly. It's imperative.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
It's repulsive. Can't this Sergeant do anything about this legally?
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
Trump is proud of himself. ffs
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Poor thing. She's like, "DON'T YOU PEOPLE KNOW WHO I AM?" π
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
I met him last year at a small con we have here. He's incredibly nice, and a little scary in person too. lol
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
Reading assignment. I know, I know, but it's Homelander.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
I threw away my second word for letters. It helped a lot. Wordle 1,534 3/6 β¬π¨β¬β¬π¨ β¬π¨β¬π¨β¬ π©π©π©π©π©
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
It helps us immeasurably to be open to learning. β€οΈ
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
I just did this with some Aldi apple turnovers. They were just taking up space. That's my story....π
Politico (@politico.com) reposted
An activist has started using artificial intelligence to identify ICE agents beneath their masks β a use of the technology sparking new political concerns over AI-powered surveillance. Can Washington do anything about it?
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
Not bad. I should have seen it more quickly Wordle 1,533 4/6 β¬π¨β¬β¬π© β¬π©π©β¬π© β¬π©π©β¬π© π©π©π©π©π©
News Eye (@newseye.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: Big moment as CDC staff stage a mass walkout. They have lined the street outside its HQ to greet and salute the four top officials who have resigned in protest at RFK Jrβs attack on the agencyβs science base. (π₯ AP)
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
This. Is. Hysterical. π Crunch.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
As in life, we don't have to participate in every fight we're invited to.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Or: She will say she's deeply concerned, then do the 180 she's done consistently for years? This is delusional.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Slicing away our democracy one day at a time for 7 months has already done damage we can't fix for years to come. We're not even a full year in.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
She was nominated by the president and approved by Congress. Is that not good enough for him?
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Congress not good enough for him?
Krassensteins (@krassenstein.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey JUST CALLED FOR a statewide and federal ban on assault weapons. Whoβs with him?
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
I could have sworn we had this one, but I tried it anyway. Wordle 1,532 4/6 π¨π¨β¬β¬β¬ β¬π©π©β¬β¬ β¬π©π©β¬β¬ π©π©π©π©π©
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
American Workers First? Reality: Corporations and wealthy first.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, I wanted the sauce thicker with a more pronounced butter-lemon flavor, and that's what it took when I started adding the cold butter. My husband still wanted more sauce to soak up with his bread, but good lord. π
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
There are Lions here on bsky.app pushing more division among us. Be cautious. Promote unity. UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL
Mark Zaid, Esq (@markzaidesq.bsky.social) reposted
Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Keep fighting the good fight!
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks. I neglected to take a picture of the chicken, I was so hungry. π
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
It's not really hard, it just took me a bit to figure it out. Wordle 1,531 5/6 β¬β¬π¨π¨β¬ β¬π¨π¨π¨β¬ π©π¨β¬π©β¬ π©π¨β¬π©π© π©π©π©π©π©
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, and people have almost forgotten about those Epstein Files.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
Ravioli with browned butter and crispy sage and broccolini, that I served with Chicken Francese--which required an entire stick of butter in the sauce. Now we need to eat nothing for the next few days. lol
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Wait, Professor Jones melted Nazis. Leave him alone.
Tom Nichols (@radiofreetom.bsky.social) reposted
News! Excited to be speaking at The Atlantic Festival this September! Join The Atlantic for three days of conversations, screenings, book talks, and more. See the agenda, get passes and learn more at theatlanticfestival.com. #TAF25
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
I'd love to have a pastel bathroom. This is so pretty. Can you get colorful toilets too? lol www.countryliving.com/home-design/...
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
Government controlled television is what they voted for?
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Ugh.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Our freedoms are so taken for granted. We certainly don't lose our integrity by voting to retain our democratic way of life. I don't want any of us to have to find out what it's like without it.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
Is Wordle ill? It wasn't that bad today! lol Wordle 1,530 3/6 π¨β¬β¬β¬π¨ π¨π¨β¬β¬π¨ π©π©π©π©π©
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
Like it or not, this is where we are now. It's not the first time. We may be fighting differently, but the fight is for our nation all the same. Unite! Vote!
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
This is where we're at right now. We no longer have the luxury of anything else. Everyone one of us has to suck it up and do what needs to be done to retain the right to even have these discussions.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
And if you decide to walk out, you not only lose the game, you missed a chance.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
It's okay to see that something is not working and change your mind. In fact, you should. It's just absolutely not necessary to agree with everyone at the table, just thank them for coming and bringing the potato salad, even if it's not your favorite. It will be to someone.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
What a list! Unrepentant? That's what is required to change your mind? I mean, if something is not working we should be able to make the decision to do things differently. Life doesn't need to be so difficult. Is everyone on a revenge kick now-a-days?
Tom Nichols (@radiofreetom.bsky.social) reposted
As someone said many years ago, Americans treat foreign policy like the plumbing: They don't understand it or pay attention to it until the basement is full of water
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Rubio sitting there like, "These people are nuts. I can't wait until I'm president." π
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
Most people would NOT rather have a dictator. Or maybe that's just crazy old me.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
Donald Trump is unfit to be President. Period! time.com/7312196/trum...
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
There is no valve, the water system in California is extremely complex. If the President of the United States truly believes this he is very, very unwell.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
One guy and some of his cronies. That one guy is a glorified mess, but those behind the curtain know exactly what they're doing.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Keep in mind that Trump isn't sending people into cities for crime, it's a provocation and a test of authoritarian power. If people want to march they better let the mayor and governor lead the way. It's their fight. We're just there for support.
The Lincoln Project (@lincolnproject.us) reposted
Stuart Stevens on National Guard deployment: "The murder rate of Jackson, Mississippi is 3 times that of D.C.... the whole thing is complete fraud"
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
He's working overtime trying to be one.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Everybody deserves a place at the table, but some should bring along their mental health advisors. lol
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, I just blocked. If they don't care about the country, it's a waste of everybody's time.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, if you don't care, what's the use in demanding candidates do anything to help you and your cause at all. Good luck in getting what you want. At least there was a chance here.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
A place at the table is an excellent approach. If you step away you've accomplished zero for your cause, or worse. If we cannot unite under the banner of keeping our nation in tact, first and foremost--we ALL suffer the consequences. This is where we are now. Choose.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
They do have their times. One day it's LOVE ME, and the next is wth are you doing, leave me alone. lol
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
"The judge said the Trump admin. was absolutely forbidden from removing Garcia from the country. Today ICE took Garcia into custody saying they will deport him to... Africa?? If the man is guilty let the court decide. If there is no due process we are ALL screwed. www.cbsnews.com/news/kilmar-...
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social)
As of now, there's no evidence to suggest whales are dying offshore due to wind turbines. Whales traverse shipping lanes. The overwhelming leading cause of death is because they are struck by ships, or entangled in ship equipment. www.scientificamerican.com/article/whal...
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
You shouldn't. You should be you. I'm assuming you're an adult that makes their own choices about their own life. It's okay to say "no thanks." Take care.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
things. Lots of them. lol
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Do what you choose, it's up to you. If you ever want some help, I'm around to share some thing that have worked for me. For free.
Sandy Netherton (@sandynetherton.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh, it's certainly not easy to let people live their own lives as they choose-- no matter who they are. It's a processes. Took me a long time.