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srslydude.bsky.social

@srslydude.bsky.social
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Leftist, Polysci major, Higher Ed worker, IT professional, Friend of researchers

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Rick @rickylongthread.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
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Jeff Sharlet @jeffsharlet.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Animating too much absolutely sensible outrage at Trumpism is an appeal to parental figures who aren’t there. “He should not be allowed”; “He should be arrested”; “This can’t be permitted.” Passive voice, all of which begs, “by whom?” It’s an appeal to an order that has already broken.
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NorthSquatch-News 🇨🇦🇺🇸 @northsquatch.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
This is what happens when you elect a moron that thinks "groceries" is an "old fashioned word". www.cnbc.com/2025/04/26/a...
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More Americans are financing groceries with buy now, pay later loans — and more are paying those bills late, survey says
Consumers are using buy now, pay later plans to pay for essentials such as groceries, as concerns around the economy grow.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
MEMPHIS — The historic Clayton Temple Church, a centerpiece of the civil rights movement, burned down early this morning… “unknown what caused the fire”…. The iconic “I AM A MAN” signs were printed in the basement
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Jaye @jaybird54.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
#ProudBlue 🚨 A "national day of action" is being organized for May Day—THURSDAY, May 1—and the weekends surrounding it, with a string of events slated to be held across the country. Please spread the word and look for an event near you‼️
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 23/04/2025
there really is no alternative to tearing up CBP and ICE root and branch
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FEISTY😈 @crzyfkinworld.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
If you are autistic, have a loved one on the spectrum or just care about the welfare of autistic people, I urge you to write your state AG, the ACLU, and your senators about the registry RFK Jr wants to create. If you need help with the letter, I have a template that I can share with you.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
This administration has no serious people.
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Jan Kirsch, M.D., M.P.H. @drjanicekirsch.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
I know times are really hard for everyone, but if you have a tiny bit to spare for the Ferry street School memorial it would be appreciated. www.patronicity.com/project/ferr...
patronicity.com
Ferry Street School Memorial Park | Patronicity
Transform the remaining facade of Ferry Street School into a community park recognizing the historical significance of the one-room,
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Medicaid is being taken away from people in Indiana right now
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
What’s wild is that in the 1700’s English colonists were calling themselves ‘native Americans’ and complaining about German immigrants. This attitude has deep roots
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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Autism didn’t make them do it. Mental illness didn’t, either. This personal piece from The Big Picture cuts through the excuses and names the real issue: some people are just hateful, and we need to stop giving them cover.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
Neither Neurodivergence Nor Mental Illness Made Them Bigots—They're Just Awful People
It's hard to admit your heroes are jerks, but the mentally ill and neurodivergent shouldn't be collateral damage.
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
They should do this every day
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Sometimes you just have to ask—why? The Senate voted to strike down a rule capping most bank overdraft fees at $5, a measure introduced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that was expected to save Americans billions each year.
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raincoast.bsky.social @raincoast.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
It looks like Tesla needs DOGE's services to find fraud and waste Tesla (TSLA) accounting raises red flags as report shows $1.4 billion missing electrek.co/2025/03/19/t...
electrek.co
Tesla (TSLA) accounting raises red flags as report shows $1.4 billion missing
Tesla’s (TSLA) accounting practices are raising red flags as a new report from the Financial Times shows that $1.4 billion...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants. Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this. Do not.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Schoolchildren are routinely slaughtered by AR-15s. Hundreds die. [*crickets* "Thoughts and prayers" *crickets*] A couple unoccupied cars are set on fire. No one is hurt. ["THIS HORROR WILL NOT STAND!!! We MUST act to STOP it from ever happening AGAIN!!!!" We will pass new LAWS BANNING IT!!!]
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Ugh yes, my bad, we've been at war nearly his entire life.
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Did you imagine it'd be like this for our kids?
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
I have a child born just 5 months prior to 9/11 - we've been at work nearly his entire life he just turned 24
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
well, I guess my job as an IT professional is in danger 🤣 Also, how old is this damn laptop that takes 5 minutes to boot? So many questions!
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Yeah I work at ND. We've lost a lot of grant funding much of it from NIH and NSF. Research into infectious diseases, cancer research, etc. ND's president and VPs went to Washington to talk about our research but it didn't do any good.
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
I'm not religious, and there are things I do not agree with the Roman Catholic church about - however - it's good to see this: abc57.com/news/sisters...
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Sisters of the Holy Cross release statement condemning presidential executive orders
NOTRE DAME, Ind. --The Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross release a statement on Thursday in response to presidential executive actions taken by current United States President Donald Trump...
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Sisters of the Holy Cross condemn the Trump administration: abc57.com/news/sisters...
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Sisters of the Holy Cross release statement condemning presidential executive orders
NOTRE DAME, Ind. --The Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross release a statement on Thursday in response to presidential executive actions taken by current United States President Donald Trump...
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Yep I know of one that went from undergrad focused to an R1 in ten years, it’s about donors too, show them the shiny and they will show you the green
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Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
U.S. auto loans applications are being rejected at the highest rate in more than a decade #EconSky
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
An “empty chair” townhall for my missing Congressman. He hasn’t held a townhall since 2012.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
America hasn’t felt this upside down since I was a child in an internment camp.
X post by Amy Nixon (@texasrunnerDFW
), featuring a verification badge. The post reads, "The USA is weird now. If you're a person under 30, you probably think it's normal but that's because you don't know. Trust me. It's weird."
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 16/03/2025
"dei medal" you might as well just put "n*gger medal" because that's what they mean to say
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Technology Connections @techconnectify.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Do you get it yet?
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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
The greatest war against Americans in my lifetime (and I'll be 59 in a couple of weeks) is being waged right now...from Washington, D.C. apnews.com/article/trum...
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More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs his officials say exclud...
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
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Secret Agent Number Six @designationsix.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Uneducated people felt inferior to academics, so now they are on a revenge tour
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Elon Musk wasn't lauded for not doing anything so now he's on a revenge tour.
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Debating whether I should quit my job at the university while there is still money in my 403b, cash out, take a tax hit - but be able to pay off my house and all my debt?
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Remember that saying: It's impossible to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person? THAT'S WHERE WE ARE RIGHT NOW. Stop trying to logic and reason
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Not attend, it would have been better. Even if they staged some stupid rally in another part of the capitol - it would have been better
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
We have fostered a culture that distrusts science, medicine and academia in general. How did y'all think this was going to turn out?
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
And we don't have the votes to pass it so ...wheeeeeee!
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
There are lots of poor young people who can't afford to move to another country, so don't worry about young people fleeing.
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Democrats should've boycotted it. Now they just look like assholes who wouldn't clap for a sick kid to one group, and a bunch of weaklings to others. It was a no-win so they should have went big.
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
You have to get the AVERAGE person to understand what's going on and good luck with that
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
It has to actually happen for anyone to believe it. I have people denying that the research funding cuts are happening. I have message from our VP for Research and our Dean - but still - the average person thinks it's fear-mongering and that I'm being played.
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Enjoy your dirty water. Your air that gives you cancer. Your lack of meds, your lack of clean and safe food.
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
OK more ranting! I work in higher ed as IT support for folks in research. WTF. We have lost so much money. We were doing cancer research, rare disease research, adult stem cell therapy research, MRSA research - all bc people were offended by academics. Now it's revenge?
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srslydude.bsky.social @srslydude.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
The level of ignorance. It's transgenic research. Genetically modified mice. TRANSGENE... Although, they really don't like that either so maybe I should be quiet. Will Trans Atlantic flights be outlawed? Will Trans Continental flights be cancelled?
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