Dimestorehalo @Dimestorehalo@qoto.org

As we speak, a discernible backlash is beginning to take shape. It's the leading edge of an angry reaction to the right wing, uber-Christian power grab.

It's very hard to see history from inside history. But we are living through a moment of stunning historical significance. Nothing should be seen from a normal perspective because nothing about right now is even remotely normal (sorry, American news media!).

Christo-fascism has been present in America for a long, long time.
Donald Trump gave it full permission to sit at a table it does not belong at. But then, Trump shouldn't have been at the table either. But for Russia, Trump would NEVER have been POTUS. Is it a coincidence that American Christo-fascists see bonds with so-white-he's-practically-translucent Putin but not with other Americans?

Trump's day in the barrel has come. When the indictments start dropping, they might not ever stop. We'll get plenty of bravado from the bloated orange traitor, but he won't help himself one bit. He won't help any other Republicans either. In fact, Trump's inability to shut up - or to take responsibility - will begin to bite more and more Republicans in the ass.

And they're going to have to defend themselves legally.

Once the first rat abandons the SS Trump, there'll be a headlong rush for the gunwales. The rats will learn quickly: it's really, really, REALLY expensive defending yourself against this level of federal charge. And there's only so much legal defense cash to go around. Same goes for GoFundMe dollars. Then the rats will have to settle for the best deals they can cut - with all the good deals already long gone.

These bastards all know the depth and extent of Republican complicity. Hell, the GOP's leadership knew as early as June 25, 2016 that "Putin pays Trump". That was a month before they nominated him. It's in the Washington Post (May 17, 2017). Kevin McCarthy exits a meeting about Russia undermining Ukraine's fragile new democracy and enters a meeting of GOP leaders. The FIRST thing McCarthy said upon entering: "There's two people I think Putin pays - Rohrbacher and Trump - swear to God!". No one in the room (filled with GOP leaders) disagreed with McCarthy or even challenged him.

They knew it was true - "Putin pays Trump". Meaning: Putin controls Trump. Putin owns Trump. And that means a "President Trump" poses a grave national security risk.

The GOP knew when Trump said "Russia, if you're listening...!" that Russia WAS listening.

One of the Grand Jurors in Georgia said the other day that what's coming about Trump and his corruption would be "massive". No doubt. And that massive corruption was all geared toward keeping Trump in the White House where he (thinks) he can't be prosecuted for his crimes.

And, please, let's stop pretending that Trump might not know what he did was criminal. Every bit of the reality we live in screams "he knows exactly what he's doing!!!"

This is one of those moments when we need to make absolutely certain that the swing in the other direction - the backlash - goes all the way to where it must.

The goal: level the playing field here in America so that, finally, everyone gets the same shot as everyone else. We can't aim for that - we'll never get there that way. We need to swing for the fences. It's not like the things we want in our dream world are terrible things.

A world where the most possible people experience the most possible happiness might be hard to pull off but that doesn't excuse us from trying to get there.

Let's start with the first real, concrete steps in bringing Donald Trump to the justice he so richly deserves.

I'm usually hesitant to share too much about my son, Ripley, or his situation but our situation (US, WV/OH) changed last week. Ripley is about 18 months old and we've known since he was born that he would need a #KidneyTransplant once he was big enough. Until last week, our plan was for him to get one of mine. Unfortunately, I was disqualified, so we're on the hunt for a kidney! If you or someone you know would have any interest in being screened, you can visit https://ripley.love (1/2)

When Irish skies are smiling...

This cloud-free view of Ireland, the Emerald Isle, was captured from space by our Aqua satellite back in 2010. Happy #StPatricksDay!
#NASA

Forced birth in a country with:

—No universal healthcare
—No universal childcare
—No paid family & medical leave
—One of the highest rates of maternal mortality among rich nations

This isn't about "life." It's about control.

This song is such a banger, it was BANNED by the BBC. True story. #PaulMcCartney #Wings #Ireland #StPatricksDay #ClassicRock #1970s #MusicHistory #Beatles #TheBeatles https://youtu.be/P_O3cCs9qmM

Never use “tireless” to praise people teaching, nursing, volunteering, doing activist work, etc. I assure you, these people are plenty tired.

I have been busy sculpting with wool. This is my leaping hare for my needle felting advanced course. #art #textile

1. Fox News' @JesseBWatters@twitter.com told millions of viewers that Silicon Valley Bank "donated $74 million to Black Lives Matter."

Similar claims went viral on Twitter

Some "facts" are too good to check

The actual amount that SVB donated to BLM is ZERO

Follow along for receipts 🧾

Anyone know Black #librarians looking for work? Asking for my partner, who would love to not be the last one standing at one of the main #libraries serving Black #Boston. #BlackMastodon #LibraryJobs #Jobs @librarians

GPT4 is being marked by OpenAI in part as an infinite tutor for children…even though there’s no proof across the entire history of computer-aided instruction that *un*directed and *dis*connected teaching is as effective as investing in teachers. For 40 years or longer, the dream has been “replace teachers with tech.” Blah.

Currently the FCC has the power to sanction network news outlets like CBS, ABC etc if they intentionally lie about a news story. BUT that does NOT apply to cable news meaning Fox News can keep LYING. FCC's powers must be expanded to cable news-My article: https://deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/heres-how-we-can-stop-fox-news-from

Me: Hey koalas are pretty cute.

Any zoologist ever: So let me educate you about these smooth brained pieces of absolute shit.

Do you live in Napa county and have fruit trees with more fruit than you can use?

St. Helena High School's Environmental Club has been active in the local fruit gleaning effort, helping harvest fruit which would otherwise go unused. The fruit is donated to the St. Helena Food Pantry.

If you'd like to participate in the fruit gleaning program, call 707-696-0530.

For the sake of empathy, I ask you all to take a second to consider things from the perspective of Conservatives:

Inflation is out of control. Housing is unaffordable. The healthcare system is broken. Everyone is drowning in student debt. Ecosystems are collapsing. We're constantly on the brink of war.

So naturally, one would ask, how can we even hope to solve these daunting and complex issues if we do not have detailed information on the genitals of every American citizen?

Solo material from former Traffic drummer Jim Capaldi with fellow Traffic bandmate Steve Winwood on keyboards from 1983. I have an original Atlantic Records 45 rpm vinyl single of this tune somewhere in my stuff.
#MusicOfMastodon
#FierceHeart
#ClassicRock

So I'm gonna move out on the highway.
Head on down the road leaving it all behind.
Had enough of lying. There'll be no more crying this time.
Living On The Edge

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NxXkIKu5UMU

📬 Special Delivery!

On Sept. 24, 2023, the #OSIRISREx spacecraft will deliver a capsule of precious asteroid material to Earth and @USPS just announced there will be a stamp to mark the occasion! http://nasa.gov/osirisrex
#ToBennuAndBack
#NASASolarSystem

A slice of pie is $2.50 in Jamaica.
It's $2.85 in Barbados.
And in the Bahamas, it's $3.25.

These are the pie rates of the Caribbean.

#HappyPiDay #PiDay

when you’re locked out of the house and you can see your keys sitting right there on the table