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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

It’s have been cool if Nice Pope had had the judgment to NOT say “both sides are equally bad” running up to the 2024 election

Text screenshot excerpting a BBC article:

Pope Francis has called both major US presidential candidates "against life" and advised Catholic voters to choose the "lesser evil" when casting their ballots in the November election.

The pontiff said not welcoming migrants seemingly referring to Trump- is a "grave" sin, and compared Kamala Harris's stance on abortion to an "assassination".

"Both are against life, be it the one who kicks out migrants, or be it the one who kills babies," the Pope said in rare political comments at a Friday news conference as he wrapped up a 12-day tour through southeast Asia.

The Pope did not refer to Harris or Trump by name in his comments.

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Don’t forget your Sherlock hat, pipe, and magnifying glass. Oh yeah, and the obvious:

Screenshot of text reading:

Professor William T. Kelley taught Marketing at Wharton
School of Business and Finance, University of
Pennsylvania, for 31 years, ending with his retirement in
1982.

Professor Kelley told me 100 times over three decades
that "Donald Trump was the dumbest goddam student I
ever had." I remember his emphasis and inflection - it
went like this - "Donald Trump was the dumbest
goddam student I ever had." Dr. Kelley told me this after
Trump had become a celebrity but long before he was
considered a political figure.

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Are you actually going to read this one? You know, make sure it doesn’t oopsie take away someone’s constitutional rights?

Screenshot of a tweet from the other place by @TimothyDSnyder:

“If you accept that non-citizens have no right to due process, you are accepting that citizens have no right to due process. All the government has to do is claim that you are not a citizen; without
due process you have no chance to prove the
contrary.“

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

These photos are from AOC and Bernie’s appearance at ASU last night. Plenty of veterans in attendance but not exclusively, not an invitation-only event.

AOC addressing a standing-room-only crowd of 5k (with a few thousand others she and Bernie later addressed waiting outside) at Arizona State University on a Thursday night.

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I wonder what would have happened if you didn’t confirm half 🍊🤡’s nominees and then let Phoenix know where your “town hall” was

Inside ASU’s hockey arena last night, standing-room only crowd waiting to hear AOC and Bernie speak - 5000 people in house and a couple thousand others standing outside

Bernie addressing 5k people at Arizona State Unkversity last night, with 2-3000 more people watching on monitors outside

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Exactly. They’ll cut the programs people rely on, raise taxes on regular people, and keep the “savings” via tax cuts for the wealthy.

Flowchart I for graphic which reads:

How will the GOP tax plan impact you?

Do you make $360,000 or more per year?
YES!
Your taxes will decrease substantially.

Do you make more than $914,900 per year?
YES!
On average, your taxes will DECREASE by $36,320

NO:
On average, your taxes will DECREASE by $7,160

Do you make $157,500 per year?
YES!
On average, your taxes will INCREASE by $610

NO:
Do you make at least $28,600 per year?
YES!
On average, your taxes will INCREASE by up to $1,530

NO:
On average, your taxes will INCREASE by $790

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

And you just keep on confirming those noms: The 17 Dems who voted yes for Trump's labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer plus three abstentions (remember when this dude was a progressive?)

Screenshot of a text list of senators who confirmed the latest Trump nom which reads:

FUCK THEM WORKERS

bennet (CO)
cortez masto (NV)
gallego (AZ)
hassan (NH)
hickenlooper (CO)
kaine (VA)
ossoff (GA)
peters (MI)
rosen (NV)
schiff (CA)
shaheen (NH)
slotkin (MI)
warner (VA)
warnock (GA)
whitehouse (RI)

NOT VOTING
john "i'm a blue collar guy in shorts who just
happens to get hard when i hear about dead
palestinians" fetterman
kelly (AZ)
padilla (CA)

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Gonna have to call Al Green’s office tomorrow to thank him.

Text image of a ResistBot letter to AZ Dems reading:

Do not censure Al Green

The showing of Democrats at the presidential address on Tuesday was completely embarrassing, with the notable exception of Al Green.

Democrats are still overvaluing decorum in the face of an ongoing coup.

Dems, as usual, appear happy to let the occasional brave person of color say the uncomfortable, yet true things;

let POC put their bodies on the line to defend values we allegedly all share;

and then stand back say, "gosh, someone should do something.. but not like that" and then punish a POC with more guts, who took a greater risk, and showed more dedication to the greater good.

Democrats should be standing up for Al Green. And calling him for advice.

NOT censuring him.

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Decorum is definitely the way to deal with the Elon situation, keep being all measured and ass-kissy, there will be no consequences for letting stuff slide with Nazis…

Screenshot from the Nazi-owned social media site that reads:

“@MeidasTouch
So let's get this straight: The U.S, and Elon are now extorting Ukraine and threatening to turn off their Starlink Internet access
unless they give their critical rare earth minerals to the United States? Staggering levels of corruption.

“Phil Stewart & @phildstewart
“(Reuters) - U.S. negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine's critical minerals have raised the possibility of cutting the country's
access to Elon Musk's vital Starlink satellite internet system, three source….”

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Remember that time when Elon threw two Nazi salutes at the inauguration? Then he broke into the treasury? Then he illegally fired a bunch of feds without cause (many of whom were “probationary” because they’d been recently promoted)? Keeps shunting contracts to his own companies? Eyeing NASA? WTF

Screenshot of official heroic Mark Kelly statement where he defends himself from Elon Musk’s childish abuse with:

“Elon Musk has accomplished a lot.

“As an astronaut, I've genuinely enjoyed watching SpaceX progress over the last 20 years, and I actually own a Tesla.

“But for some reason, he just attacked me on Twitter
calling me a ‘shill’”

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Having money is not bad. Hoarding it is bad. Stealing it is bad. Exploiting people for it is bad. Have fun at your crypto hangout.

Text screenshot that reads:

aperfectillusion:
This is actually a real economic concept called the velocity of money. Let's say you get paid $10, you use that $10 to buy
lunch from a street vendor, then the street vendor uses that $10 to take a taxi home, then the taxi driver used that $10 to pay
his babysitter, next the babysitter uses that $10 to buy groceries, etc. That one $10 bill produced $50 of economic value. This is
really good for the economy and why it's bad to give rich people more and more money because all rich people do is horde it. They
don't stimulate the economy multiple times over with it.

jheselbraum:
The buck stops with the 1%.
Literally.

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

F a egg This is why they keep trying to shut down agencies, departments, and services that WE PAY FOR. That unelected sack of pudding wants to steal all the money for billionaire tax cuts. We’re gonna lose the services and still be paying ridiculous taxes. FOR NOTHING. PRIORITIZE, DUDE. DAMN

A screen shot of a tweet from the Nazi site reading:

@JakeSherman
NEW from me and @bresreports

The House GOP's budget resolution is not final yet.
But the general discussion is around a res that looks something like this:
- $4.5T for tax cuts.
- $300B increase in mandatory spending.
- $1.5T in spending cuts.
- Assuming 2.8% economic growth.

Again -- this is not yet final. But this is generally
where the discussion is.

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

This is a continuation of the alt text of the above image - which is a serious response to a serious situation, and not ridiculous unserious coup-ignoring blabber about EGGS

As a political scientist, I firmly believe in the constitutional principles of separation of powers and checks and balances. Be assured, I will continue to provide the necessary oversight required of Congress and fight against President Trump’s actions that threaten civil rights and our democracy.

Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and I hope you will continue to keep me up to date about issues that are important to you. I also invite you to stay informed of my work by following me on Twitter, @RepDinaTitus, Facebook, facebook.com/CongresswomanTitus, Instagram, DinaTitusNV, and by visiting my website, titus.house.gov.

Sincerely,

Dina Titus Member of Congress

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

(This is a continuation of the alt text of the above image)

As your representative in Congress, I am committed to holding this Administration accountable and prioritizing the needs of the American people. You may be interested to know that I am a cosponsor of the Department of Education Protection Act which would safeguard the Department’s current structure by prohibiting the use of federal funds to dismantle, alter, or reduce staffing levels within the agency. I am also proud to cosponsor the Taxpayer Protection Act. This critical piece of legislation ensures that individuals accessing sensitive payment systems have lawful authorization. In particular, it would prevent individuals with clear conflicts of interest, like Musk, from interfering with the Treasury Department’s operations. In addition, I am a cosponsor of the Consistent Legal Expectations and Access to Records (CLEAR) Act which verifies that federally established entities under 5 U.S.C. 3161 comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

I am also calling on Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Scott Bessent demanding he immediately rescind the Administration’s illegal stop work order and allow the agency’s public servants to get back to work. In addition, I joined my Democratic colleagues in signing two letters urging the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to shut down USAID and withdraw from the WHO. These organizations play a crucial role in maintaining our leadership in international diplomacy, promoting global health initiatives, and ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches those in need.

Further, I spoke in front of the Department of Labor and at an USAID rally to demand the protection of workers’ rights and the continuation of international aid programs. It is critical that we stand against efforts to weaken these institutions and instead champion policies that support working families, expand educational opportunities, and reinforce the United States’ leadership on the global stage.

(Cont’d in next post)

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Meanwhile here’s YET ANOTHER CONGRESSWOMAN LAPPING YOU - 1st district rep of Nevada Dina Titus in response to a constituent: “Be assured, I will continue to provide the necessary oversight required of Congress and fight against President Trump’s actions that threaten civil rights and our democracy.”

Screenshot of a response to a constituent from 1st district representative of Nevada Dina Titus:
Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns regarding President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). I share your concerns and welcome the opportunity to respond.

As you know, President Trump appointed Elon Musk to lead DOGE in an effort to address what the Administration considers wasteful federal spending. In doing so, Trump granted Musk the status of a “special government employee,” giving a non-elected billionaire unprecedented access to the personal financial information of millions of Americans and allowing him to exert illegal control over critical federal agencies. This action is a grave disservice to the American people who deserve transparent and accountable representation in their government.

Moreover, I am deeply troubled by President Trump and Musk’s attempts to freeze vital programs for underserved communities, lay off thousands of hardworking federal employees, withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), and dismantle both the Department of Education and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). These reckless decisions undermine our nation’s values, disrupt essential services, and represent a clear overreach of executive power.

(Cont’d in reply)

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

If your current legal name doesn’t match your birth certificate, the SAVE Act could DQ you from voting. These people already passed the Laken Riley Act (reducing the number of people entitled to due process). Don’t assume they won’t F with more rights. Tell your rep what you think with #resistbot

TEXT SIGN PKFOYU TO 50409 TO JOIN DONNA & TELL YOUR OFFICIALS:
Vote NO on the SAVE Act!

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Tragic. (We expect more though)

A letter reading:

SQL Tower will be ATC-Zero on February 1st
Beginning on Saturday, February 1st, the San Carlos Federal
Contract Tower will be unstaffed (ATC-Zero).
The Airport, in collaboration with SCAPA and SCFC, has been in continuous communication with
the FAA regarding the transition of air traffic service providers for the San Carlos Federal
Contract Tower. This morning, we were informed by FAA Headquarters that the SQL tower
will be unstaffed (ATC-Zero) starting Saturday, February 1st.
The FAA has awarded a new contract for air traffic services at SQL to Robinson Aviation (RVA).
However, the contract does not include locality pay to account for the high cost of living in the
San Francisco Bay Area. As a result, VA's employment offers to current SQL controllers were
significantly lower than their current compensation under SERCO. Understandably, all current
controllers have declined VA's offers.
Our controllers last day at SQL will be Friday, January 31St - if you have the chance, please
thank them for the excellent service they have provided at SQL for the past year.
Given that the FAA is ultimately responsible for ensuring air traffic services at SQL, we requested
temporary FAA staffing for the tower--a solution currently being implemented at Eagle Airport in
Colorado during its transition from SERCO to VA. However, the FAA informed us this morning that they will not provide temporary personnel for SQL.
What Are We Doing?
The Airport has been told it will receive daily updates from FAA Headquarters regarding
SQL tower staffing - we will forward pertinent updates to keep you all informed on the
status of staffing in the SQL tower.
We are working closely with Congressman Mullin's office to push the FAA to meet its
obligation to provide air traffic services at SQL.
Lastly, we are actively exploring all options to return the SQL tower to SERCO or FAA
staffing.
(Continued in reply to this post)

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Ugh. Regarding H.R.238 - “artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can qualify as a practitioner eligible to prescribe drugs” AI is a creation designed to replace paid humans whose hard-earned expertise we rely on.

Text image of a ResistBot letter:

Regarding H.R.238 - “artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can qualify as a practitioner eligible to prescribe drugs”

AI is currently a very immature technology.

It reads text and then regurgitates something that LOOKS legit, while lacking wisdom and understanding. It will mix up words and ideas it has consumed and then spit out a salad that’s shallowly plausible but is masticated verbal nonsense.

AI will also fabricate supporting images, and hallucinate citations and references that seem realistic, but that actually don’t exist in reality.

AI is literally a BS artist.

People who want to rely on this for critical skilled work are either 1) trying to avoid paying educated people for their expertise, or 2) trying to sell AI services to do tasks AI cannot do properly.

This bill is nonsensical trash and if you or a family member are sick, I hope you can get treatment from an actual human who understands real biology, as opposed to an ignorant shiny object that will pretend to be your friend. Or your doctor.

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

#onlybeautifulthings Plumeria (frangipani) from the yard a few years back

Five-pedaled pinwheel shaped flowers with deep pink outer edges fading into light pink and then orange in the centers, surrounded by oval shaped long glossy green leaves

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Without downloading any new pics, what's your energy going into 2025?

Text-only image of the word “NO” in giant white bold capital letters on black

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

One time I asked the internet how to make my camera take a good night sky picture. And then I drove my friend out of the city with a camera and a tripod and took a pic. Then I asked the internet how to process it and got this. #ArtAdventCalendar

A deep dark sky full of tiny white, purple, and blue speckly stars, with a cloudy creamy amber dimmed cluster in the middle that is probably the center of the Milky Way

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

A long time ago, on a flight from hither to yon #artadventcalendar

A landscape where the ground looks like silvery cracked clay, but it’s actually clouds. And then in the far distance is a horizon of streaky Amber and dark grey clouds. And above that, a sliver of sky blue and the gleam of a sun hidden just above the frame.

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Feeling orange today. Can’t wait for spring wildflowers again. #artadventcalendar

Closeup photo of a bright orange cup-shaped California poppy, surrounded by our-of-focus greenery. Exiting the poppy is a hovering pollen-coated honeybee whose wings are a blur

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Dread2Toe @dread2toe.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

post a pic you took to add some calm to the timeline.

Peaceful POV from the edge of a large pond, framed by craggy small, leafed trees and their long shadows of late autumn cast on the dirt bank- looking over sparkling, even ripples from a light breeze, toward the pond’s other side - a horizontal stripe of dense trees of varying heights silhouetted against a clean blue sky filled with puffy grey and white clouds in late afternoon.

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