#politics
“The Senate should maintain oversight on whether or not our nation withdraws from NATO. We must ensure we are protecting our national interests and protecting the security of our democratic allies.” https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/december-15-2023

Betrayed: "the truth about brexit Britain betrayed" is a deep dive into the long term factors that led to brexit - looking further back than just the 2016 referendum and exposing the chaos and challenges it has unleashed in the seven years since - this documentary looks at how our politicians and institutions have betrayed the british public

#UKPolitics #Brexit

https://youtu.be/HLF_ZkIpVrQ

This one?
Nope
This one?
Nope...

Thoughts

What was so damming that Rudy #Giuliani refused to participate in discovery with Ruby Freeman and get a $148 Million penalty?

What is the story about the Crossfire Hurricane "russian binder" making a reappearance 4 months later?

Btw, the #DOJ seized all of Rudy's devices back in 2021, and supposedly attempted a proffer earlier this year before the #DCvsTRUMP indictments came out.

beware the Ides of march

#politics

On this special day, I celebrate not only the passing of another year but the incredible journey we've shared with a remarkable soul. My heart overflows with gratitude for the blessing of having a transgender child with boundless courage and a heart that inspires. Their authenticity and strength illuminate our lives, and I am endlessly proud to be their parent. Happy birthday, my cherished one.

My child likes foxes so I created one for them.

#Labor

North Pole Elves Win Big with Escalating Strike

Yes, Virginia, there is a S.A.N.T.A. clause!” shouted Elves, Reindeer, and Candy Stripers Local 1224 President Cindy Lou Who to whoops and cheers as North Pole workers celebrated their new contract, ending a two-month strike.

The Seasonal Advancement Noel Training Allowance, a new education fund so members can get on-the-job training for higher-paying positions, is one breakthrough wins.

Alexandra Bradbury

https://www.labornotes.org/blogs/2023/12/north-pole-elves-win-big-escalating-strike

Jeweled fairy renders #wombo #aiart #fairy

Dick Dale & The Del Tones - Misirlou
1963

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIU0RMV_II8

#CosoMusic

How a Student Group Is Politicizing a Generation on Palestine

https://archive.ph/6u4Nv

“Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is warning House Republicans that President Biden could not be impeached and removed from office for any conduct or crimes committed before he was elected president in 2020.”

This is correct. Since Republicans can’t FIND any crimes, it makes it even more difficult.

And a waste of taxpayer money.

You know what WOULD make Republicans more popular? Legalizing abortion.

And we all know that ain’t gonna happen.

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4362208-gop-senator-says-biden-cant-be-impeached-for-pre-presidential-actions/

“Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., joined the chorus of prominent politicians calling on Republican Party of Florida Chair Christian Ziegler to resign over allegations of rape.”

Right… um, weren’t there allegations about Gaetz? He didn’t resign. In fact, Trump was convicted of sexual abuse and Republicans are all for him.

Republicans don’t care about women. All they care about is power.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/rep-matt-gaetz-florida-gop-chair-christian-ziegler-resign-rape-rcna130064

Jeweled fairy wing renders #wombo #aiart #fairywings

The Rolling Stones - Its Only Rock 'N' Roll

#cosomusic
/nosanitize

https://youtu.be/NTOEyyC0azM?si=eSmvZxiPLnRlXxKF via @YouTube

Thoughts:

Some have asked me, your a Buddhist, right, how come to practice with a long rifle, and martial arts? Aren't you committed to pacifism?
No, I reply. I am a committed Buddhist, I train in seeing the truth, in myself, and in the world. Only those that are ready and able to use violence, can discern when NOT to use it, and when it is necessary. It is this discerning mind that allows one to cherish and protect all life. I will not stand idle and let others do great harm.

🙏🏼

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#Threads #neta #Mastodon

project 92 is a GO

https://counter.social/@ecksmc/110682330368200028

Skeptics have long held that Threads would never actually federate, even as Zuckerberg, Mosseri, and others at Meta kept promising they would

https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/13/24000120/threads-meta-activitypub-test-mastodon

the test at least reaffirms Meta’s commitment to ActivityPub and to being part of the broader open social web.

i don't get why anyone would wanna join Threads

https://counter.social/@ecksmc/110655185883205960

Current mood, and goodnight, all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0pBzowOKU4

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Led Zeppelin - Rock n' Roll (Live at MSG, 1973) HD

#cosomusic
/nosanitize

https://youtu.be/FfgjJhh3U3A?si=f3OQ_RTFQgZhLDtp via @YouTube

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