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Surly nerd girl living w/ severe auto immune diseases, and hoping for better days for all. 'Authority that can not be questioned is tyranny' ~Terry Prachett 🤘

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At 5:05 a.m. today my sweet little bro Donnie crossed from our loving arms into the open arms of my dad who was waiting for him across the rainbow bridge to guide him home. His suffering has finally ended. I'll miss you little bear.Sissy loves you always. #hospice #epilepsy
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And a hearty, "BUH-BYE BICH", to Cindy Hyde-Smith!! Don't let the door hit you in your bony behind on the way out!! Gooooooo Mississippi!!; Congrats to Scott Colom!! #BlueWave #BlueTsunami
🚨NEW: Democrat Scott Colom has won the Mississippi U.S. Senate race, defeating GOP incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. He is the first African American to represent Mississippi in 145 years. RETWEET to congratulate Senator-elect Colom on making history!
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Can I get a, "HELL YEAH*?!?! CONGRATS TO SCOTT COLOM!!!
MISSISSIPPI IS BLUE!!!!!!! Let’s fucking go! Just let that soak in Missy-fuckin-ssippi is now BLUE
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Hahahahahaha. Read it and weep, you worthless, rancid, meat sack. #BlueWave #BlueTsunami
Jesse Watters, 2 weeks ago: There is no blue tsunami. Yes, there is maybe a 3-foot wave that's going to knock out a few sandcastles, but the Democrat narrative that this thing is going to sweep the nation does not exist. The red wall is forming.
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Well, holy shit. I didn't have this miracle on my Trump Apocalypse 2026 bingo card. A beloved member of my family became a proud citizen under Reagan's amnesty program, and she still says it was the best day of her entire life. I think it's perfectly reasonable to allow amnesty for immigrants with no criminal record, who have been here for many, many, years, working, and paying taxes. Here's hoping this i is real, and gets legs soon.
Trump endorses an amnesty deal with Democrats, saying immigration maximalists are on the “pretty far right” and suggesting that illegals who have been in the US for 10-15 years should have an opportunity to stay. Follow: @AFpost
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Holy hell, that right there is a jaw dropping accomplishment!! Wow. Talk about sending a message to the Texas, "good ole boy network". Bravo @jamestalarico!! #BlueWave #BlueTsunami
The scale of James Talarico’s victory is simply astounding. He still wins if you remove Dallas, Travis, and Harris counties.
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Incredible. There can be no greater illustration of the beautiful diversity that makes our nation stronger, and wiser. #BlueWave #BlueTsunami
Wow, waking up this morning to see the wave of blue in USA & historical firsts!! FIRST Native American senator - Mary Peltola FIRST Muslim US senator - Abdul El-Sayed FIRST female black senator - Keisha Lance Bottoms FIRST Palestinian senator - Aber Kawas We have hope 👏👏
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Sammy Obeid FTW!! 😆😭😆 #BlueWave #BlueTsunami
Blue is the new orange
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It doesn't get much better than this right here.
🚨 BREAKING: A Navy admiral fired by Pete Hegseth has flipped her seat blue. She will now conduct oversight of Hegseth in Congress.
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The original FAFO right here. Hat tip to @scott_colom for such an elegant finishing move. Cindy Hyde-Smith brought this upon herself through her disgusting bigotry, and I hope she enjoys her steaming bowl of accountability.
BREAKING: SWEET KARMA! Democrat Scott Colom, who is about to win the Mississippi Senate seat, only ran after his MAGA opponent stopped him from obtaining a lifetime federal judge position! This is one of the most glorious backfires in American history... Back in November of 2022, President Biden nominated Colom to the federal district court in northern Mississippi. He received support from the state's senior senator, Republican Roger Wicker. But Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who Colom is now leading by 1,764 in the vote count from Tuesday, refused to support the nomination. In fact, she blocked the Senate from even considering him by withholding her blue slip, an old Senate custom that lets one home-state senator veto a judge. She defended her indefensible move by insisting that he couldn't be trusted with such power because of past support for transgender rights. In reality, she was just pandering to the racist MAGA base by blocking a Black Democrat. But if she hadn't blocked him, Colom would be a judge right now. Instead, he's poised to take Hyde-Smith's seat, flipping a seat that a Democrat hasn't been able to win since 1972 in a state that handed Trump 61% of its vote in 2024. While the race has not yet been called, if Colom maintains this lead, as he seems likely to do, the seat is his. Please ❤️ and share if you can't wait to see Colom in the Senate!
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: 12 NEWBORN WOLF PUPS KILLED IN IDAHO — $2,000 PAID FOR EACH DEATH! In a horrifying revelation, official wildlife records have exposed the killing of 12 newborn wolf pups, believed to be just ONE TO THREE WEEKS OLD, by three hunters in Idaho, USA. The killings took place on 25 April 2026 in Idaho’s northern Panhandle region, but the shocking details have only now emerged in an investigation published on 6 November. Even more disturbing? The hunters received $2,000 per pup through a state-backed reimbursement programme — a total of $24,000! Wildlife experts suspect the helpless pups may have been removed directly from their dens, although this has not been conclusively established. At such a young age, these babies would have been completely dependent on their mothers, with little or no ability to escape. And tragically, under Idaho law, killing newborn wolf pups is LEGAL. Idaho has introduced aggressive wolf population reduction policies, with a target of approximately 650 wolves, despite the species having been nearly exterminated from much of the United States before its reintroduction. The state’s wolf population currently remains above 1,100. Conservationists have condemned the payments, questioning how public money can be used to support the killing of newborn wildlife. Wolves reproduce just once a year, and destroying entire litters can devastate wolf families, potentially causing packs to fracture or collapse. These were not dangerous predators threatening livestock. They were tiny, defenceless babies, barely beginning their lives. How can a society that claims to value wildlife conservation justify paying thousands of dollars for the deaths of newborn animals? This is not conservation. This is a heartbreaking assault on one of North America’s most magnificent and misunderstood species. #AnimalWatch #SaveTheWolves #WolfConservation #IdahoWolves #WildlifeProtection
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Holy hell, y'all. This is huge. #BlueWave #BlueTsunami
NEWS: Arizona Democrats have gained a trifecta to control the state House, Senate, AND governor’s office for first time in 60 YEARS
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Y'all.. I'm not going to make it. Send halp. 😭😆😭😭 "And we lost KANSAS?! F'N KANSAS?!? That's like Darth Vader losing the Death Star!!" "Sir, Darth Vader actually did lose the Death Star." *WHEEZE 🤣🤣🤣 #BlueTsunami #BlueWave
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HOLY HELL!! GREG ABBOTT IS FINALLY OUT!!! It's about damn time!! Congratulations to Gina Hinojosa!! #BlueWave #BlueTsunami #Midterms2026
Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor of Texas, defeating Republican incumbent Greg Abbott. apnews.com/live/midterm-elec…
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CONGRATULATIONS, DR. ANNIE ANDREWS!!! #BlueWave #BlueTsunami
Democrat Annie Andrews shocked the political world by pulling out a huge win in staunchly red South Carolina Tuesday night, defeating Darline Graham for a chance to represent the state in the U.S. Senate, according to NBC News. #Midterms2026
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HELL YES!!!! TALARICO TURNED TEXAS BLUE!!!
🚨MAJOR BREAKING: In a major upset, Democrat Chris Pappas has defeated Republican John Sununu in the senate race in new Hampshire.  Chris Pappas will be the first openly gay man to ever serve in the United States senate. Congratulations to him! #Midterms2026
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Well, well, well. Who wants popcorn? Because this is going to leave a mark. 😱😱😱 #Talarico #BlueWave 🌊🌊🌊
BREAKING: In a stunning moment, James Talarico just unveiled a last minute endorsement from a Republican who served with Ken Paxton in the State House. Every Texan needs to see this.
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What a precious gifts each of these moments are in every way for Maya, and her family. I'm over the moon to hear that she's coming home finally. Wishing many, many, more moments, of gratitude and joy to all of them in the months, and years, ahead.
262 days. It’s been 262 days since you were airlifted to BC Children’s Hospital. 262 days since we were told, “We did everything we could, but we don’t think she’s going to make it through the night.” Since then, I’ve watched you fight for every single one of those days. 251 days ago, you opened your eye, moved it, and shifted your leg only to be rushed back for emergency surgery that morning when hydrocephalus set in. 238 days ago, you were extubated and breathed on your own for the first time. 230 days ago, you felt the sun on your face again. 224 days ago, the cranioplasty we had planned turned into yet another emergency when an infection was discovered. 214 days ago, your EVD was finally removed. 213 days ago, you sat on the edge of the bed with a little help, and I wrapped my arms around you for the first time since the morning I left for work before any of this began. 191 days ago, the NG tube came out, and I saw your beautiful face completely clear of tubes and tape. 179 days ago, your prosthetic skull was placed. Your fifth surgery, and the one that finally stuck. After that, things slowly began to feel possible again. 145 days ago, you smiled for the first time (intentionally) while we played thumb war. 140 days ago, I wheeled you off hospital grounds for the very first time. 61 days ago, I heard your voice again. 40 days ago, we celebrated your 13th birthday at the Foo Fighters. And today, today you’re being released. There was never a day I stopped believing we would get here. The road ahead is still long, but this is a milestone no one thought we would reach. Maya, you are the bravest person I know. You are an inspiration to so many people. Giving up was never an option for me, and it clearly never was for you either. You refused to accept the words we heard 262 days ago when you came out of the OR. Look at you, my girl. You blew every expectation out of the water. Thank you to the incredible nurses, doctors, and therapists who walked every step of this with us. Thank you to everyone who supported Maya and our family we could not have done this without each and every one of you. Now it’s time to leave these hospital walls behind and keep moving forward, Maya Bear. I love you forever and always. —Dad ❤️
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This amazing news made me cry happy years. As someone living with a serious incurable chronic illness I know how the horrible pain, frequent doctors visits, and awful hospital stays, can drain you completely dry. So many young people suffer through the horrors of sickle cell crisis, and I'm simply over the moon for Philip Mullin and his family. My blessings for the future go with them all. What hope this gives to everyone living with Sickle Cell. *invisible hugs*
After more than 100 hospital stays, 15-year-old Phillip Mullin is making history as the first child in Louisiana functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy.
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I'm just going to leave this here. 🫤
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