In Chapter 8, Maria Ressa writes, “Silence is complicity.” What do you think of this? Have you experienced such a moment in your life? Did you or those involved show courage or complicity? What did you take away from the experience? www.bookclubfriends.com/discussion/h... #Booksky

Today, we begin our discussion of "How to Stand Up to a Dictator" by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa. Join us! www.bookclubfriends.com/discussion/h... #Booksky

Dogs remind us to be yourself. And to treat yourself to a mud spa now and then. #dogsarefamily #funnydogs

When you’re not officially on the payroll but still show up for the job… 😀 #bear

We use this word every day. 😃

Currently reading: "Careless People" by Sarah Wynn-Williams "I was on a private jet with Mark the day he finally understood that Facebook probably did put Donald Trump in the White House, and came to his own dark conclusions from that." - p. 5 #Booksky #Bluesky #Resist

Canada's own Neil Young. Keep on rocking in the free world Neil. #handsoff #elbowsup

Fear has a way of being contagious. But courage is also contagious.

The American people have risen up and they are PISSED AS HELL. #HandsOff

Solidarity, my penguin friends! 🐧#TeamPenguin

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Also, it’s owned by a jackass

Quisling (noun): a traitor who collaborates with an enemy force.

#MetaFreeMonday Can we start a trend here? No Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp every Monday. Deleting the apps is better, but for those who are addicted, we need to start with a more gradual approach. What do you think #Bluecrew #Resistance? Can we spread this everywhere?

I know that here in Canada we're likely to cancel our order for F-16 fighter jets for prcisely this reason. The US can decide not to provkde any necessary software or hardware updates in the future. Trump has even gone so far as to say so himself

Welp, there goes the US defense industry.

Lesson 12 of "On Tyranny" by Timothy Snyder is "Make eye contact and small talk" This is our discussion topic for the day. www.bookclubfriends.com/forums/topic... #Booksky

⚡️FIGHT THE OLIGARCHY RALLY ⚡️ STARTING TOMORROW. Nevada. Arizona. Colorado. You, me, and Bernie. Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙 See you there 💪🏽🌞

“Tesla Crushed by an Olmec Head” is by Mexican artist Chavis Mármol. It features a 9-ton replica of an Olmec head resting on a Tesla Model 3 & represents the clash between ancient culture & modern technology, critiquing consumerism & capitalism.  #ArtIsResistance

The TESLA (a/k/a "TESLER") TAKEDOWN is working... WORLDWIDE! Turns out people really resent an unelected weirdo running our Government & creating economic chaos. Hit Elmo where it really hurts: in his big, fat wallet. If we #TankTesla, It's Ex-X! (a/k/a Twitter) #WinWin Visit www.takedowntesla.com

Meanwhile, outside the US Embassy in Nine Elms, SW London.

Over 100,000 seats are up for grabs in 2025 — governors, mayors, city councils, state representatives, judges, school boards, and more. Taking back our power starts now.

Lesson 7 of "On Tyranny" by Timothy Snyder is "Be reflective if you must be armed." This is our discussion topic for the day. www.bookclubfriends.com/forums/topic... #Booksky

Gonna miss seeing you around, Prime Minister. Sorry about our 47th. That’s on us.

A massive demonstration took place in Budapest today against Viktor Orbán’s pro-Russia regime in Hungary Opposition leader Péter Magyar declared: “The spring is here, the spring of the Hungarians, and we, together, will end Orbán’s winter.”

People in Serbia are rising up. Beautiful to see.

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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS motion to HALT deportation under rarely invoked Alien Enemies Act of 1798. “A TRO is appropriate for the class members to prevent the removal of the class.” WOW. Planes in air must turn around. A huge win @democracyforward.org and @aclu.org.

A general strike would not be easy. But this could be an effective way to move forward toward change. Every citizen has more power than one may believe, but together, we are stronger. This is the power of the powerless. generalstrikeus.com #Bluecrew #Resistance

Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House. We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication. They own what happens next.

Boycott Tesla

Dismantling the Department of Education has nothing to do with improving outcomes for our kids, it’s simply about taking away resources from our public schools.

The terrain has changed significantly. I'm trying to collect together clear statements from senators on how they will vote on cloture, that specific thing. There are a ton out there. I need help pulling them together in a new tally list. any you have please send to talk at talkingpointsmemo dot com

Kelly: When I was flying in combat over Iraq during the first Gulf War, I didn’t expect that there was a 10-year-old kid sitting in South Africa who would one day become the richest guy in the world and call me a traitor for doing my job. Now, he kind of acts like a 12-year-old kid

Tesla vehicles are no longer eligible for provincial EV rebates in British Columbia.

Our discussion of "On Tyranny" by Timothy Snyder explores this famous quote today, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty”. www.bookclubfriends.com/forums/topic... #Booksky

No one ever said they were creative.

Meta rep flagged 'critiques of tech industry figures' as 'sensitive or controversial content' www.usermag.co/p/meta-rep-f... by @taylorlorenz.bsky.social

#DistortedReality #Bluesky

Today's topic for discussions: How to defend institutions under attack. www.bookclubfriends.com/forums/topic... #Booksky

Today is our first day of discussion of Timothy Snyder's "On Tyranny". www.bookclubfriends.com/forums/topic... Come join the conversation! #Booksky

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody on Tuesday after the Philippine government said it received an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for his arrest over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands during his term.

A “we hate him too” sign was recently spotted at the San Francisco Tesla dealership which was likely placed by an employee. Love it.