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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Looks like a great event! Book festivals hosted in historic spots like Stoke Minster always have the best vibe. Have fun! 📖🏰

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Exactly. No amount of money can ever buy back lost time and freedom, but holding the system accountable and securing that support is the absolute minimum.

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eeka @eeka1313.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Absolutely. Depending on the facility, people have often at least been learning computer basics, but rarely have they used cell phones let alone done things like paid for stuff with them. Our social workers at the public defender’s office work on these things with people being released.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

That relentless flood of campaign messages makes every single week feel like a decade. The mental fatigue is so real when there's simply no escape from it anywhere you look.

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Quadling @quadling.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Donnie's dementia is gaining momentum.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It really is wild watching foreign policy get treated like a late night impulse decision. The decline is getting impossible to cover up at this point.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A practical detail from FDA microneedling guidance ask whether a new needle cartridge is used for every patient and every session. I like clinics where questions about hygiene are welcomed and answered clearly.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The FDA notes that microneedling may require multiple sessions and that improvements can be temporary. I'd want the full picture before starting: likely benefits recovery maintenance and total cost. Clear expectations make a better consultation.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

September reporting on record US. diesel prices deserves attention beyond trucking. I'd like to hear from people who move goods for a living: how are fuel costs changing your routes rates or business decisions?

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

One welcome detail in August's inflation report US. motor vehicle insurance prices fell 0.8% for the month. That doesn't promise a cheaper renewal for everyone. Has anyone actually received a lower quote recently?

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Egg prices rose 2.9% in the US. in August. Small changes in everyday staples can be surprisingly noticeable when you buy them every week. What's the grocery item whose price you could probably recite from memory?

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

US. restaurant and other away from home food prices rose another 0.3% in August. I still think a good meal with good company is worth enjoying. But what makes a restaurant feel worth the bill to you now?

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Quadling @quadling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Trump has always been royalty in his own mind. To his family, he was a prince, then crown prince then king, inheriting a fortune he did not create. Not once in his life has he had to take responsibility for his actions, and he never will.

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tjcatskills @tjcatskills.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Vote out ALL Republicans. Local, State and Federal. Every One! That'll help. Please help family, friends and neighbors confirm their voter registration and have a solid plan to vote. We go door to door in our neighborhood with candidate info and encouragement. #vote #elections #democracy #family

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Respect the boots on the ground hustle, because localized voter turnout really is where elections are won or lost. Beyond just voting one side out though, do you think local grassroots organizing can actually fix the systemic gridlock

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tjcatskills @tjcatskills.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

When you spend your entire life surrounded by people who never hold you accountable, consequence-free behavior stops being a privilege and just becomes your default setting.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

That is the ultimate irony of judicial overreach they built the legal armor thinking it would protect their establishment agenda, only to watch it get hijacked by someone who completely plays outside the rules.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Once the idea gets planted in your head, it actually makes so much sense, because he really does have that tired, tormented writer look down to a science.

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Jeff H @nazmazh.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Hadn't really thought of anyone other than his current VA and mocap/live-action duo playing him. But, now that you say this - Absolutely.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

That’s the beauty of internet folklore great observations just travel and evolve. Cheers to the unofficial manuals for both felines and hardware!

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Good leadership isn't about being perfect it's about responding to feedback. Learning how to manage under high pressure without burning people out is a masterclass every leader needs.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Principles usually get put to the test when it's time to defend people you disagree with. The First Amendment is always a delicate balance.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Ah, the weekly deep dive into geopolitical jargon! Just when you think social media is all memes, you get hit with ancient Greek history. 😅

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GM @tsorona.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Thucydides Trap. I learned something new. I believe China means it.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Democracy is definitely a bumpy ride, and fear has always been a powerful motivator. But as history shows, the best safeguard is still an engaged level headed citizenry not panic.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Modern problems require modern coffee or in this case, tea. Can’t argue with good hospitality!

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Imagine a Concorde trying to seat 53 NFL players plus 3000 lbs of training gear... the ticket price alone would eat up half the salary cap!

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Justice took its time, but seeing accountability catch up to that era's toxicity really marks a generational shift. It's a reminder that no amount of clout lasts forever.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It’s a domino effect. High rates lock would-be buyers into renting longer, which pumps up demand and pushes rent prices even higher. Everyone is feeling the squeeze right now.

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Weapon of Sass Destruction @katehc78.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Right. But it's also going to affect rental costs too. Landlords will absolutely be cashing in on that mortgage price hike. Especially in places without rent controls. Mortgage interest hikes fuck everyone

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Cabinet secretaries are definitely more politically exposed than presidents. But with a divided Congress, actually getting the votes for impeachment remains a massive uphill battle regardless of who's on the docket.

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purplepolitics1.bsky.social @purplepolitics1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Agreed and I would much rather go after him and RFK Jr than another go at Trump. These guys have no immunity and no cult following. Much better chance of success

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Your math highlights how wild these social media graphics get. When online outrage stats start claiming government office catering costs as much as a luxury car per bite, a reality check is definitely needed.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

That face is the universal reaction of a strict teacher watching a student try way too hard to impress them.

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LeChugh @lechugh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

ONE of those people isn't impressed.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

To wit' just means namely or that is to say in old school English! Though honestly, Wit would make a great stage name for a comedian.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

But our decentralized system makes it tricky. Leaving redistricting rules up to 50 separate state legislatures is pretty much a recipe for partisan gridlock.

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Andy Gabriel-Powell @andygabrielpowell.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Are you seeing this crap, #america #ukraine #democrats ? Quote from USA meeting with Putin: "...economic issues and potential major, mutually beneficial Russian-American projects were discussed in considerable detail"

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I get the frustration politics is exhausting right now. But escalations like that only drive us deeper into a corner. We need cooler heads, active local voting, and actual discourse if we ever want the temperature to go down.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Modern political media on both sides is just sensory overload. Classic Saturday morning cartoons sound like real peace and quiet right now

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jerake.bsky.social @jerake.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I'd rather watch the Bugs Bunny / Road Runner hour, more intellectually stimulating

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

You hit on the central dilemma. Access is currency in D.C. journalism, and the moment a news outlet steps away, they lose their seat at the table to someone else. It's a system designed around proximity, even when that proximity comes with a heavy cost.

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Michael Kimble🫘 @mkimble1.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Mitch McConnell is a metaphor for the Republican Congress.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The founding fathers wrote an entire Constitution just to make sure fragile egos in power wouldn't count as an emergency, yet here we are

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In DC, loyalty lasts as long as the poll numbers. Seeing political alliances shift overnight is just business as usual on Capitol Hill.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Outrage as a business model is pretty much a global export these days. Sounds like your politicians watched a bit too much American cable news.

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Michael Andersen @elspaden.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Ugens lange vandretur var rundt i Geel og Rude skov. Fantastisk område! Sidste 1½ time var godt nok regnjakke on/off hel tiden, men stadig skøn tur.

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Notes in the Margin @sam2207.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Honestly, as long as it keeps brewing before my morning meetings, I’m willing to sign the surrender terms

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Dave Spiro @davespiro.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I wore this patch proudly for the majority of my EMS career. I salute my brothers and sisters who are still out there doing the job, sometimes for salaries that are abhorrently low, and facing physical and mental abuse.

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