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Obviously, the the Orange Pez Dispenser has nothing but contempt for his followers and sycophants. Bread and circuses, without the bread.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 1h

Ethnic cuisine at an otherwise difficult-to-get-into restaurant. Greek is my goto in Chicago.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Perhaps Natalie respected the Harvard ranking, which is why FDR remains, but since she couldn't rank most of the missing presidents, only the ones with which Trump held a personal grudge hit the failures tier. I won't speculate on why Bill got points. Maybe Natalie sees him as another personal idol.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

And I just saw the spectre of Charlton Heston, with fist defiantly raised, shouting "Ikea meatballs is people!"

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I had no notion that his talents went beyond entertainer, but entertainer was enough for me. The slightly goofy, funny, and guileless character he played in White Christmas was enough to endear that personality type to me as integral to my love map.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

TPUSA is first and foremost a marketing and policy tool aimed at youth and young adults. I suspect that they understand the tenuous morality of the minds they target and prefer to leave the hardcore stances for later indoctrination. Easier to woo potential cult members using more palatable rhetoric.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

That's Trump in a nutshell. Intelligence is immaterial. Ya' gotta' look good and be compliant, or you're nothing to people like Trump.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

If you substitute the name Trump for America, it all makes sense. "Trump first". "Make Trump Great Again".

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

For all of Hegseth's bluster and saber-rattling, he has had no part in the promotion of automatic registration, set to start in December. Self-registration has declined, and the new policy puts the onus for compliance on the Selective Service System, an agency that reports to the executive branch.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

And they say God has no sense of humor!

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Remind me, which one is Karoline?

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

I will echo this man's sentiment at his passing.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

I will be just as heartfelt at Trump's passing.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I have never heard the word used except in a derogatory manner. I hate the word, as much as I hate other derogatory words that people hurl about is insults. Worse yet are foul words that have escaped into common use. I wasn't raised hearing such filth, and I resist its use. Gender slurs disgust me.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Reminded me of mine, 70, an Marine (25 in) who used his skills and education to work private contracts and public service. He wore his Greens from Korea rarely but proudly, the stance altered subtly with age and fatigue. He quieted his demons with solitude and a nightly toke. Gone by his own hand.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

I wasn't asthmatic but I was darn solid, and also cross- dominant so my aim never matched up with the ball. I was also terrified of being hit in the face because of my glasses. I loved badminton because the shuttlecocks didn't hurt. I could also serve a mean volleyball, but I couldn't return one.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Lovely quote; very spot on.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

I didn't do sports beyond requirements, and I really don't remember how I carried my gym uniform back and forth to school, but I once bought six identical leather bags, similar to the Head bag, as gifts. I kept one for myself. Love the divided sections, a document pocket, and all the room.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Not so. These women have access to money and time devote to obtaining what's required. The SAVE act is designed to hinder those not so benefitted by privilege. I want the SANE act. Actually, any sane act will do. I'm not real picky. Let's start with trials for traffickers. Keep federal courts busy.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Seeing this post, I took to Wikipedia to read more. So influential during my formative years. A voice like clean, smooth starched linen. How I still hear the music and lyrics as the article rattled off all the songs she wrote. And the ties to James Taylor. She's a treasure, and rightly recognized.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

And does the rim of your tub look like the windshield of a Jeep, with baby rubber ducks lined up like voyeurs?

Showing variously designed and colored rubber ducks in the windshield of a Jeep vehicle.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Well, you know the old saying: "Out of the frying pan, into the fire."

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

It would describe you almost perfectly.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Marty was certainly looking stylish!

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

When the rules provided don't challenge you enough, add more rules. Weird can be good.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Delroy Lindo's delivery was authentic perfection for time and place. I knew him and believed him.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The National Guard in LA and DC were mobilized by order of Trump to back up ICE and other legitimate federal officers. Not the same as Walz mobilizing the Guard to protect Minnesota residents *from* illegal ICE and Border Patrol actions.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

On behalf of the delusional people who voted this individual into public office, I apologize. This individual, unfortunately, is representative of his majority constituents. Were I his mother, I would put him in timeout and take away his toys. Name-calling is so childish.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Sometimes a post will send you down a rabbit hole, and you'll spend an enjoyable hour researching. This one lead to biographies of Robert Mitchum, William Holden and Gloria Swanson. I was never a fan of Robert Mitchum. Most of his portrayals made me uncomfortable. Nice to see he had another side.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

All while Trump moves about the people's house and his golf courses with impunity.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

At seven, shivers came easy to me.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Just a little earlier was the series "One Step Beyond." I don't remember any of the episodes, but it was an anthology devoted to the supernatural and eerie events. The theme music made an impression.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Yep. Last husband was similarly afflicted - insomnia and nightmares. He read. A lot. As for socks in bed? I was exposed to porn as a child. All the men wore dark socks. It's since become a serious "ick" factor for me. Not socks themselves. Just socks on an otherwise nekkid body. <<shudder>>

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Might as well be sitting on concrete!

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

My daughter says Mormons drive the trad-wife stereotype. I must agree that religion underlies the patriarchy in many societies.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

I've outgrown all the bullshit of performative role-playing, but it's easy to say that as a widow with two additional marriages. And , you're right, submission for me was never more than an act to inflate a man's ego. I think boss/staff relationships are more honest. Had those for 50+ years.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

This makes no sense. In the first place, she shouldn't be working outside the home at all. <<irony and sarcasm fully intended>>

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

I believe the Russians tend to rely on the policy commitment of "Peace through obliteration."

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

My introduction: orange pablum, and I didn't touch it again for a decade. A different restaurant, a different dish, and WOW, I was lit! And in a good way. My current favorite restaurant serves up a party in my mouth, especially the vegetarian offerings. A shame I discovered it so late in life.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Abusive, yes. The only recourse is to retry them on other charges at the state or federal level, assuming sufficient evidence and prosecutors not under the thumb of the current administration. We can only assume they will run afoul of the law if that is their proclivity.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

His plan has always been: cull the weak, the inferior, those less able to fight their genetics, their birth, and/or environment. His reign won't last and isn't supported by the medical community. This will have ramifications for a generation of American-born babies, but we will rebound.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

We have six siblings as a result of the cat distribution system. I can state as fact that they can't pay attention because they have no pockets.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Trump is admitting that his orders are unlawful. While he's safe because he can't be prosecuted for illegal acts performed in his capacity as president, no one who follows his unlawful orders is similarly safe from prosecution.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

It really is all a case of perspective. To do nothing is the "best work..." in the eyes of the GoPee House leader.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

So, it's turkey for Christmas and a big chicken for Thanksgiving. Make enough sides and nobody will miss the big bird.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Why can't I wake up from this tritemare?!!!

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

He's probably never been told how to react in a situation like this. Bending over would be difficult and kneeling would be impossible. Definite lack of energy or protocol. And empathy is foreign to Trump, so a lack of concern is to be expected.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Makes perfect sense that he wouldn't get involved. Running out of the room is a bit of an overreaction, but the man has no medical training, and he'd be just another bystander, like trump. Maybe he was worried about contagion.

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Laurel @memphissass.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Why does anybody test nuclear weapons? All they're doing is slapping their junk to see who makes the most noise!

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