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24 November 1917 | Dutch Jew, Leon Salomon van der Stam, was born in Amsterdam.
He was deported to Auschwitz from Westerbork in February 1943. He did not survive.
Randy Cole@handyrandy4guy@mastodon.online
#Introduction #fedi22 #ENFJ #genealogist #français #italiano #ESL #liberalAF #foodie Started out working in fine dining restaurants (Italian, French) then switched to IT after university. Recently retired IT exec with a background in systems engineering, telecom fault tolerant architectures. #IReadBannedBooks #SlavaUkraini #GloryToTheHeroes #HolocaustMuseum #ADL #LGBTQI+ #ExpandTheCourt
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Matt Gaetz, disgraced by scandals and ethics probes, eyes Florida's governorship or a role in Trump’s DOJ. Flaunting ties to corruption and a DOJ investigation, he embodies MAGA’s moral rot. With DeSantis term-limited, Gaetz hopes Florida’s far-right drift will erase his sordid past. It’s audacious—and revolting.
https://www.salon.com/2024/11/24/gaetz-hints-at-plans-for-administration-position-florida-governorship/
www.salon.comGaetz hints at plans for Trump administration position, Florida governorship | Salon.comAward-winning news and culture, features breaking news, in-depth reporting and criticism on politics, science, food and entertainment.
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Donald Trump’s looming administration promises a dangerous blend of incompetence, authoritarianism, and anti-intellectualism. With unqualified loyalists poised to undermine democratic institutions, it falls on intellectuals to expose this chaos. Silence enables tyranny, and resistance through critical thought is our last line of defense.
https://www.salon.com/2024/11/24/donald-and-the-intellectuals-how-do-we-navigate-the-darkness-ahead/
Salon.com · Donald Trump and the intellectuals: How do we navigate the darkness ahead?
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Apparently Republicans are losing their minds today about the fact that women have the right to vote for whomever they choose.
They are freaking out about this video ad featuring the voice of Julia Roberts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9UYGyZBNoQ
It would be a shame if all the commotion just made the video go hugely viral.
Pass it on.
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Vladimir Putin skillfully manipulated Donald Trump’s insecurities, establishing an unprecedented influence over the former U.S. president, according to H.R. McMaster, who served as Trump’s national security adviser.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjHkLjnvFcI
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from the excellent Will Bunch:
"We shouldn’t just normalize the use of Nazi-invented #propaganda tactics in #American political campaigns. We need to decide as a nation if the #UnitedStates is a place where life-or-death deliberate lies by the likes of #JDVance can have actual consequences — or else we face a very dark future."
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/jd-vance-lies-springfield-disease-crime-20240922.html
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The fallout from the Mark Robinson p@rn site scandal has begun. Robinson is issuing unbelievable denials, his campaign staff are fleeing, and the GOP is running scared. Link to my write-up: https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/robinson-implodes?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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Trump allies are drawing a line with 'unabashed racist' Loomer -- here'swhy
Alternet.org · Trump allies are drawing a line with 'unabashed racist' Loomer — here’swhy
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Despite their claims to support IVF, Senate Republicans just blocked passage of legislation that would codify IVF protections into law for the second time this year.
Actions speak louder than words.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-ivf-vote-republicans-trump/
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Remember when Republicans promised they wouldn’t touch Social Security?
J.D. Vance Reveals How Trump Will Use Musk to Target Social Security
https://newrepublic.com/post/186059/jd-vance-reveals-trump-will-use-musk-target-social-security
The New Republic · J.D. Vance Reveals How Trump Will Use Musk to Target Social SecurityRemember when Republicans promised they wouldn’t touch Social Security?
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@realTuckFrumper This
*expletive-pregnant pause*
Ohio Senator needs to be told, loudly and often, that NATO HAS STOPPED WORLD WAR 3 FROM HAPPENING FOR 75 YEARS!
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JD Vance Says U.S. Support For NATO Should Be Linked to EU Not Regulating Elon Musk’s Social Media Platform https://www.mediaite.com/politics/jd-vance-says-u-s-support-for-nato-should-be-linked-to-eu-not-regulating-elon-musks-social-media-platform/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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we are about 5 minutes into Kamala Harris's NABJ event and she has not yet accusing any of the journalists of "turning Black" or berated them for asking her "nasty" questions
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PROOF Of Trump's MASSIVE Cognitive Decline | The Kyle Kulinski Show
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Billie Eilish and her older brother Finneas made an announcement today, #VoterRegistration Day, letting fans know they are going to vote for the #HarrisWalz2024 ticket.
Now I know the lesbian voting block isn't very big so if you could... please support your local lesbian.
Okay... now who wanna go to lunch with me? 
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U.S. Retail Sales Tick Up in Boost to Economy https://www.newsweek.com/us-retail-sales-economy-federal-reserve-interest-rates-1955161?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Springfield Bomb Threats Coming From Overseas Bots: Mayor https://www.newsweek.com/haitian-immigrants-springfield-ohio-bomb-threats-immigration-trump-1955243?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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President Zelensky and Air Force considering way to increase number of F-16s in Ukraine (VIDEO and more) https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/09/17/7475553/ #Ukraine #Press #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
#Article7 #Article7HungaryNow
Ukrainska Pravda · Zelenskyy and Air Force considering way to increase number of F-16s in Ukraine – video
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Of course. She’d fit in perfectly in a Trump #SCOTUS.
“Judge Aileen #Cannon Failed to Disclose a Right-Wing Junket
Cannon, whose oversight of the Donald #Trump classified documents case has garnered widespread criticism, has repeatedly violated a rule requiring that federal judges disclose their attendance at private seminars.”
— ProPublica https://www.propublica.org/article/judge-aileen-cannon-trump-documents-case-travel-disclosures
ProPublicaJudge Aileen Cannon Failed to Disclose a Right-Wing JunketCannon, whose oversight of the Donald Trump classified documents case has garnered widespread criticism, has repeatedly violated a rule requiring that federal judges disclose their attendance at private seminars.