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Lauren Kay

@burgboomer54.bsky.social

5.8K followers 5.5K following 704 posts

Blue 4th generation Floridian trapped in Red Florida. USAF female Vietnam veteran. UF Gator. Master Gardener. Golden Retriever lover. People lover. Lifetime liberal. My first vote at 18 was for McGovern. My dog’s name is Lido. NO DMs

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Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: No Wars On Our Streets. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/no...

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No Wars On Our Streets

Donald Trump is unleashing masked federal agents and military troops into our neighborhoods — dragging people off the streets, terrorizing families, and treating American communities like occupied zon...

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

I am always and forever grateful for Diane Roberts. She is a true treasure. #dianeroberts #floridaphoenix #floridanative #leavingflorida Florida has much to be thankful for floridaphoenix.com/2025/11/24/f...

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Florida has much to be thankful for • Florida Phoenix

It’s the season of Thanksgiving: You know, the turkey before Christmas, the holiday with the Pilgrim hats, the football, and the frenzied online shopping. But let us take a break from stuffing our fac...

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

I'm attending David Jolly for Florida 2026's event, “Town Hall with David Jolly & the Honorable Gwen Graham” - sign up now to join me www.mobilize.us/davidjollyfo...

Town Hall with David Jolly & the Honorable Gwen Graham · David Jolly for Florida 2026

**Florida’s Next! Come join David Jolly and the Honorable Gwen Graham for a dynamic Town Hall in St. Petersburg!** Florida’s affordability crisis is squeezing families, and David Jolly is clear, it’s...

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Honoring all my fellow Veterans today. I see you and appreciate you even though most of the country does not. We are stronger together. Thank you for your service. 🦋❤️💙

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Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

St. Petersburg FL…there were 5 different Rallies in our County (Pinellas) due to layout of our county and the population. This is from the Rally at Tyrone. Incredible and positive experience for all. NO COUNTER PROTESTING SEEN. #nokings #stpeteFL #peaceful

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Political Profile: Russell Vought — theonion.com/political-pr... #nokings #october18 #50501 #veteransfordemocracy

Political Profile: Russell Vought

Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget and a key architect of the ultra-conservative Project 2025, made waves recently by advocating for mass federal layoffs during the govern...

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS 2 Saint Petersburg” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS 2 Saint Petersburg · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Florida’s DOGE should investigate the money wasted on ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ floridaphoenix.com/2025/09/04/f... #fuckdesantis #fuckICE #fucktrump

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Florida’s DOGE should investigate the money wasted on ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ • Florida Phoenix

Hello, is this the Florida Department of Governmental Efficiency, aka FLO-DOGE? I’ve got a hot tip for you on an incredibly wasteful government project. It’s called “Alligator Alcatraz.” I know DOGE h...

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Charging the new Buzzmobile at home for the first time.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

God, I hate these fucking Republicans. #fucktheGOP #fucktrump #fuckjdvance #fuckstevemiller ( is he a fucking vampire or what?)

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

What could go wrong? For those of us old enough, this is the 60’s and early 70’s all over again. Forcing our military to confront civilians is wrong. REMEMBER KENT STATE. #kentstate apnews.com/article/nati... Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington

Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington

The moves came as protesters pushed back on federal law enforcement and National Guard troops fanning out in the heavily Democratic city following President Donald Trump’s executive order.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

We’re still around. Dodging the heat. #goldenretrievers #climatechange #stillresisting

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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Trump and Arnold Palmer, who knew! 🥰

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Paul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

When a bear family wants to cool down in your pool, you let them!😅🐻🥰

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EDEN GATEKEEPER @edengk.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

STOP NAZI VANILLA ISIS

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

In my heart, I always knew Al Gore was right about everything. Hanging chads brought us here. #climatechange #algore

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Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

THIS.

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Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

MORE OF THIS apnews.com/article/warr... Warren Buffett announces $6 billion in donations to five foundations

Warren Buffett announces $6 billion in donations to five foundations

Famed investor Warren Buffett is donating $6 billion worth of his company’s stock to five foundations.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

VIETNAM VETERAN AGAINST WAR WITH IRAN.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Well, all bets are off. We are no longer safe from reprisals. What a fucking moron Trump is. Netanyahu is a war criminal and now so are we. This is going to turn into a bloodbath. #Netanyahu apnews.com/article/isra... US has struck 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign

US has struck 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign

President Donald Trump says the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid T...

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

The day the music died.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET BOY, LIDO! He is 6 years old today and the best dog anyone could ever hope for. A true gentle giant.

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Tampa Bay resister 🇺🇸🇨🇿🇨🇴🏴‍☠️⚡️🐶🎧 @depechemodefan101.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

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JNess 🐸 📎 🌸🩷 @loveharley.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

You cannot make this shit up. When I think of how the Trumps and GOP hounded the Bidens and Hunter…it is just despicable. I hope I can live through this shit. #FDJT #FGOP apnews.com/article/trum... Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions

Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions

President Donald Trump says he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS? Who knew these billionaires, who ask citizens to build their stadiums, were getting these write offs? #NFL #MLB #NBA #FGOP #FDT www.nytimes.com/2025/05/26/b...

House Bill Takes Aim at Tax Break for Sports Owners

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

wouldn’t be hard to imagine based on what he has sown in the last few days. #FDT #FGOP Trump Invites WNBA Fans Who Yelled Slurs At Angel Reese To White House — theonion.com/trump-invite...

Trump Invites WNBA Fans Who Yelled Slurs At Angel Reese To White House

WASHINGTON—Saying how much he had enjoyed watching their outstanding work on the court, President Donald Trump invited the WNBA fans who yelled slurs at Angel Reese to the White House on Thursday. “To...

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Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

FINALLY somebody with BALLS. #thankyouUK #stopgenocide apnews.com/article/uk-s... UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers

UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers

The British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and leveling new sanctions targeting West Bank settlers as it criticizes Israel’s military actions in Gaza.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Hey Joe, I’m thinking about you and sending positive vibes. #joebiden #truestatesman #fuckcancer

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

A must watch Who’s making money out of Trump? open.substack.com/pub/politics...

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Who’s making money out of Trump?

Meet fellow Brit Richard Murphy, host of the ‘Funding The Future’ podcast, which I would highly recommend.

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Tampa Bay resister 🇺🇸🇨🇿🇨🇴🏴‍☠️⚡️🐶🎧 @depechemodefan101.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

In what world is this okay? Women are NOT birth vessels. #womensright #misogyny #GOPsucks apnews.com/article/preg...

Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban

A hospital is using a breathing tube and other measures to keep a brain-dead Georgia woman's body functioning because she is pregnant.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

I wish I had made this meme.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Is there no end to the depths these bottom feeders will dive to give an advantage to their fuck buddies? #GOPsucks #stopthegop apnews.com/article/tax-... House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchers

House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchers

House Republicans want to set aside up to $5 billion a year for scholarships to help families send their children to private and religious schools, marking an unprecedented effort to use public money ...

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

U.S. Constitution
Article I, Section 9, Clause 8:  

“No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.”

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

MORE OF THIS. #jasminecrockett #Trumpsucks The Republican war on women open.substack.com/pub/politics...

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The Republican war on women

If you want to take this fight to Republicans, this is how you do it.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

ALL kidding aside, at first I thought this was from The Onion. #trumpsucks #foxnewssucks #Pirrosucks apnews.com/article/jean... Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC

Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC

President Donald Trump said he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first...

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Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

And at some point I thought Whitmer was one of the good folks. WTF. #womensrights #dignity #handsoff Michigan Prison Films Women in Showers — and Caught Guards Saying Lewd Things, Lawsuit Says theintercept.com/2025/05/06/m...

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Michigan Prison Films Women in Showers — and Caught Guards Saying Lewd Things, Lawsuit Says

A lawsuit says Michigan uses body cameras on women in invasive searches, showers, and on the toilet — even catching guards making lewd comments.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Lido and I chilling in the backyard as the week closes out. Wine and a reefer buzz. Drama free zone for a little while. #FDT #FSM #FGOP

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

This is what courage looks like. www.politico.com/news/2025/05...

Ketanji Brown Jackson sharply condemns Trump’s attacks on judges

The Supreme Court justice said it was time to address "the elephant in the room": the "threats and harassment" that judges have received from Trump and his allies.

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

The world is on Zelensky’s side. Zelensky applauded by world leaders upon entering church.

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The Book of Apocalypse Dumbassery @prophetscrivener.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

What is a nation if not its people? And what are its people if fed on lies and deaf to their neighbor’s cry? Greatness is no crown but a burden borne—in deeds, not boasts. In the vulnerable shielded, the powerful held to account.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

If this doesn’t scare you, I don’t know what will. #trump #privacy #dictatorship #data www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/n...

U.S. Texts Barnard Employees and Asks if They Are Jewish (Gift Article)

A questionnaire from a federal commission also inquired about whether professors and other college staff members had been harassed.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Let me know if this is sick enough for you. You simply cannot make this shit up. #women #trump www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...

Trump Aides Solicit Ideas to Raise Birthrate, From Baby Bonuses to Fertility Planning (Gift Article)

The White House is soliciting policy proposals designed to give women incentives to have more children, a priority for many social conservatives.

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Brilliant

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Zing!!!!!

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Robert Raymond @robertr369.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Lauren Kay @burgboomer54.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Boy howdy, the DeSantis machine is going to hang this dude out to dry while they stand by “blameless”. This entire debacle stinks to the max. Talk about CORRUPT. #desantis #corruption State House deepens probe of Hope Florida Foundation’s political activity floridaphoenix.com/2025/04/15/s...

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State House deepens probe of Hope Florida Foundation's political activity • Florida Phoenix

The state’s new attorney general may have engaged in criminal conduct in organizing the transfer of legal settlement money through the Hope Florida Foundation to campaign against a marijuana legalizat...

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