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The Original Alexa

@originalalexa.bsky.social
764 followers 928 following 470 posts

Bookworm, word nerd, public speaker, international traveler, eldest daughter (of an immigrant!), proud Greek American, happily married, antifa wine auntie, content design consultant, aspiring bookshop owner. #SparkleLikeChampagne

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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 12s
I am half Greek. I have never worked with the government, but I guarantee you that I am more qualified to be an ambassador to Greece than Kimberly Gargoyle. I even speak a little Greek. Also, I’m 100% filler free!
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 4h
Look. Look. If you think Ukraine needs to cede its sovereign land to Russia as a means to end Russia’s illegal invasion, how about we in the US also cede California back to Mexico? As a Californian, I would prefer that. Mexico has universal healthcare now.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Anyone who thinks Elon Musk is a truly elite human being is either a complete dullard, a pathological liar, or both.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I hear that younger generations may find my text messages unfriendly because I insist on using end punctuation. Like so.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I am leaving tech partly because the AI bubble/groupthink is so terrible. Nobody wants this. Nobody asked for this. Nobody truly needs this.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
If men can’t control themselves around women, they should avoid social interactions.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
It is a terrible disease. I am hoping it passes me by. My dad, unfortunately, is acting just like his father, my papou.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This is a good model for other cities and states. Housing first!
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Impeach. Remove. Convict. We have ethics guidelines. Trump and his regime simply refuse to follow them.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
My parents both have Alzheimer’s. My mom is super-sweet and compliant, although her conversational forays rarely make sense. Give her some chocolate and she’s incredibly happy. My das has angry Alzheimer’s. Everyone is conspiring against him. Insists he can still drive. Blames us for everything.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I even thought “The Apprentice” was horrible.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Abolish billionaires!
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Old rich white men protecting young rich white men. The power of white privilege! 🤢
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Timeline cleanse! We got this bottle of Prosecco in our latest wine club allotment from Kermit Lynch. The wine is called “Gregoletto.” My husband’s name is Greg. Guess who just got himself a fun new nickname?
A bottle of Posecco called “Gregoletto,” pictured on a wooden table in front of a crystal vase filled with white hydrangeas.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If your reaction to the gang rape allegations at Cornell was that fraternities should be banned, no.

that would be like a doctor treating a brain cancer patient's headaches with Tylenol, instead of trying to cure the disease.

Fraternities are the symptom. Patriarchy, privilege, and protectionism are the underlying disease.

Teach consent. Teach respect.

Credit: @OriginalAlexa
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I’m GenX. Was in a sorority and still have enriching relationships with my sisters. Went to fraternity parties, made out with guys, and got drunk with guys (after I turned 21). I was lucky—never sexually assaulted. Yet was groped on the suburban streets of Carlsbad, CA, by a serial butt grabber.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The fraternities are a symptom. The disease is patriarchy and privilege.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Fraternities do compound terrible behavior through groupthink and self-protection. But the real problems are men themselves, the patriarchy, special considerations for elites, and a lack of consequences for “promising” young men.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Yes! Why am I doing the work and not getting paid? And if I’m doing the work, why can’t I check out with a bottle of wine in California? In Chicago, I can scan my ID and continue with self-checkout, no problem.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I was being facetious. And they’re often not capable of appropriate behavior when alone, either.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Yes, I agree. But if you take a closer look, that behavior occurs in many men’s groups. That’s why I say fraternities aren’t the real problem. Groups of men are often the problem.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It is very true that men in groups will quickly exhibit groupthink and normalize terrible behavior. It really does seem like men are too emotional/volatile to gather in large groups without supervision!
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Out them! Out them all! Predators deserve to be named and shamed. Otherwise, they’ll just keep preying on others.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Fraternities aren’t the real problem. The REAL problem is the misogyny and patriarchalism that are baked into our society. Right now, they are features, not bugs.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I flip off Teslas, too. That anti-Elon Musk Club sticker or “I bought it before I knew he was crazy” decal isn’t an excuse.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Sunday musing: If you believe in the Rapture or are looking forward to the End Times (a different thing than the end of this regime), stay out of politics. I want people in government working to keep humanity and our planet alive, not working to hasten the apocalypse and kill us all.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Impeach. Remove. Convict. The whole damn administration needs to go.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If you STILL have a Tesla, I don’t care if you have an anti-Elon sticker on it. You’re an idiot.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Smash the patriarchy! SMASH!
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Also had to see it multiple times during the Cardinals-49ers game. Horrible! At least the Niners won.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I cannot believe that young men are STILL getting a pass for rape. It is a crime. They should be criminally prosecuted. This is why women choose the bear.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
F*ck Alzheimer’s for destroying the brains of some of the best, most vibrant people. Both my parents have it.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I would like to see him and others in his corrupt administration brought before the Hague and tried for war crimes.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Any Googlers here? I have been on carer’s leave since June because both of my parents have Alzheimer’s. Last week, I got a layoff notice, effective November 15. I lost all corp access, and the links in my offboarding doc don’t work. Today is payday, and I only got a small fraction of my pay. Help!
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
He explained that Democrats want to take from the rich and give to the poor, whereas Republicans want to take from the poor and give to the rich. A very simplistic explanation, but there’s still truth to it. #VoteBlue #ICEOut #Midterms
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
She was the first to graduate from a four-year college, UC Davis. That’s where she met my dad, who was in law school at King Hall. Growing up, being anything other than a Democrat was unthinkable. I remember asking my dad about the difference between Democrats and Republicans when I was 5 or 6.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
My dad immigrated from Greece to California with his family when he was 12. His parents worked as a janitor and laundress at a hotel. He shined shoes on the street to bring in extra money. My mom’s family had been here for a few generations, but money as always tight.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The current regime should be held fully accountable for this atrocity.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Ever since June, when I took carer’s leave to help my parents with Alzheimer’s disease (both have it), I have been looking for opportunities to bring more joy into my life. I love being onstage! About 45 minutes after getting my layoff, I made my runway debut. Which is hilarious, because I’m 5’1”.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Sept. 15 was my 1-year Googleversary. Got a congratulatory email and a celebration bot GIF. But last night at 6:08, I got laid off, as did 5 others on my team. We got 60 days’ notice, which means Google laid off at least 500 people and had to file a WARN notice. It’s used bookshop ownership for me!
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
They’re called the Me Generation for a reason. Not surprised they’re now aligned with a malignant narcissist.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Looook…can I designate MY tax money to go toward expanded SNAP benefits and paying off school lunch debt and medical debt? I have no desire to fund genocide. I love the Jewish people, but I hate this murderous regime.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Just double-checked because I moved from San Diego to San Rafael last year. I am indeed registered to vote at the correct address!
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Kegsbreath is more concerned about soldiers’ appearance than their mental health or morale. Or, you know, how the illegal war is going. apple.news/AO7F6FyjlSUu...
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Pentagon Wants Only the Fittest Troops to Attend Upcoming Hegseth Speech — The Wall Street Journal
Servicemembers must meet waist-to-height standards and have “impeccable” grooming
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What’s so great about Mamdani is the joy he brings to his job. He is literally loving life, and that’s amazingly refreshing in our horribly cynical timeline. Keep on being a force for good, @mayor.nyc.gov!
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
So sad that people who have millions seem to be eager to trade even more money for a moral compass.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
On Nextdoor, perhaps the most insidious of all social networks, people in my in Marin County neighborhood are literally outdoing themselves to fellate Bezos, Musk, Zuckerberg, and others. They are worshipping these billionaires as “job creators” and not exploiters of labor. We need more unions, now!
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This is such a perfect encapsulation of the patriarchy.
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If only we had a SMART (high IQ!) president. 🙄
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The Original Alexa @originalalexa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
They’re calling for a slowdown because most AI is hot garbage, and they want to keep the bubble going. Elon, Sam Altman, and others will lose a ton of wealth when the bubble bursts. The truth is, AI really isn’t very good. It lies. It flatters. It hooks you. Opinions not reflective of my employer.
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