this really is the question. "they're our ally no matter what they do" is how children think, but it shouldn't be how nations conduct diplomatic relations; nor should some "but did you hear what the other side did?" volleying be imagined to excuse atrocities -- this, too, is infantile thought

PDpaulduane.bsky.socialOct 4, 2024 9:49am

Yes. This is the question.

What do fountain pens & poll working have in common? Your poll worker check is a fantastic excuse to buy that fountain pen you’ve had your eye on. Your local election officials are probably still looking for workers, & they’d love for you to buy that pen. Find them here: www.eac.gov/help-america...

It’s time for #GoodMorningNewswapo.st/3NeaASe

E.U. nations must recognize legal gender changes across bloc, top court rules

The court sided with Arian Mirzarafie-Ahi, a transgender man who sued his home country of Romania for refusing to accept the gender identity changes he initiated in Britain.

A nice roundup of recent #h5n1 events and lingering questions: As Bird Flu Spreads, Two New Cases Diagnosed in California - NYT

As Bird Flu Spreads, Two New Cases Diagnosed in California

Both patients were dairy workers whose illnesses were mild. Investigators are continuing to evaluate the contacts of a Missouri patient who had no exposure to animals.

And now Trump has tweeted the lie.

In case you're wondering if these are spreading: I made about 100 contacts by text in North Carolina last night, and five separate people brought up some version of "Biden and Harris gutted FEMA and are blocking recovery efforts"

PLphillewis.bsky.socialOct 4, 2024 6:35pm

A Republican state senator in North Carolina is pleading for an end to right-wing conspiracy theories about Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

North Carolina Republican Pleads To End Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories On Helene Disaster Relief

State Sen. Kevin Corbin calls out “conspiracy theory junk” about unburied bodies and FEMA stealing money.

Heee. It isn't really a truce situation. They get along pretty well but the one on the left isn't really a cuddle cat and the white one is usually too fidgety to stay next to me for long.

Got mad & finally donated to Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in Florida - and made an ActBlue page where you can donate to her, Tester in MT, & Allred in TX! Gotta win one of those seats to keep the Senate from falling to Project 2025 Rs. Feel free to chip in! #DidThisTodaysecure.actblue.com/donate/gregpak

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Wasn't feeling well, (urgh nausea) went back upstairs to sleep and woke up to this very rare phenomenon. With them on top of the weighted blanket, it is difficult to move my legs.

Totally! Even with people you know, the internet can create weird shadows across your perception.