A compelling argument for regulating supplements.

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The political party in control of every level of the federal government and every branch is implicated. Never thought I'd see the day. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

Yes, yes, yes, etc...

This isn't something he started doing yesterday. "Investigators said they found materials at Bardunias’ residence consistent with his “torture chamber.” In his garage, they found a box of sex toys including a ball gag, restraints and a knife, court documents stated." wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Country fans are upset with Zach Bryan after he criticized ICE in a song. But don't let it be known that Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash all despised fascism and leaned heavily to the left.

The primary lesson of Bacon's Rebellion is that the ruling class wants the rest of us divided against each other, otherwise we will come for them. www.americanhistorycentral.com/entries/baco...

Robert Morris, finding pastor of Texas megachurch, Gateway Church and Republican mega donor (verified through public records) was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual abuse of a 12 year old girl. The statement from the survivor is worth reading and sharing. www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/r...

Type O Negative's cover of Paranoid is an incredible reimagining of the Black Sabbath song. The tempo is greatly reduced, and it's played in the key of B Major. It's highly unusual to play such a sad song in "the happy key", but such is their humor. #TypeONegativeDay #TONDay youtu.be/M0wyl5B7vo4?...

For this #TypeONegativeDay, I'm reflecting on September Sun. It's a brilliant song in 3 movements, and the reason I set #TONDay to be on September 30th. It's about the end of summer and Peter in his autumn years reflecting on a life without true love. Enjoy! youtu.be/n67NHhfWUCM?...

Today is September 30th, the end of summer and beginning of Halloween season. On this day, I celebrate #TypeONegativeDay. Type O Negative can be described as a Gothic metal band that formed in the late 80's and continued until the lead singer and primary substitute, Peter Steele, died April 14, 2010

Being in a rush this morning, I observed that most drivers in the left most lane, which is the driver's handbook calls the "passing lane" were not passing anyone. If you are not passing other cars, please exit the passing lane. 🙏

When politicians have to "dial for dollars" for~6 hours everyday, how much energy are they giving to their constituents? When politicians are talking to wealthy donors for ~6 hours everyday, do you think they're promising to do nothing in exchange for their donations?

Now that Jimmy Kimmel is back, we can return to demanding the full release of the Epstein files, right?

"All the suffering there is in this world arises from wishing one self to be happy. All the happiness there is in this world arises from our wishing others to be happy." Shantideva, The Bodhicaryavatara I have only truly been free and happy when I forget myself in service to others.

Spacing of hope, I'm going to make this my next project. It's easy to do, and might actually make a big difference in saving our county. 5 Phone Calls Can Stop American Fascism. Here Are the Numbers. open.substack.com/pub/cmarmita...

These days I don't often feel hopeful about American politics. This gives me a feeling of hope. Republicans Broke Democracy. Here's How We Fix It Without Them. open.substack.com/pub/cmarmita...

A package rip cord that actually worked! I honestly can't remember the last time this happened. It's weird that I'm feeling so delighted when something actually works as designed.

After I received a cashier's check as part of a financial scam, I went to the police to file a report for attempted fraud. I presented the counterfeit cashier's check and correspondence. Their reply? Go home, their it away, and count yourself lucky. Prosecute crimes! #ProsecuteFinancialScams

I recently received a request to officiate a wedding, and I quickly figured out it was a scam. I played along knowing they would send me an overpayment as a counterfeit cashier's check, and ask me to send them the rest back. This is a typical scam. #ProsecuteFinancialScams

I have a side hustle of officiating weddings. I receive scam attempts somewhat regularly, and the first time I fell for it. I didn't notice the cues because I was caught up in the excitement of planning a wedding ceremony. I want these people prosecuted. #ProsecuteFinancialScams

Financial scams are common, especially for the elderly, and can cause serious harm. According to Axios, last year Americans lost $12.5 BILLION to financial scams! www.axios.com/2025/03/14/a... #ProsecuteFinancialScams

Let's talk about financial scams. Today I learned that my local police are either unable or unwilling to investigate attempted financial fraud. You know what happens when you don't prosecute criminals? The criminals are emboldened to do more crime. Obviously. #ProsecuteFinancialScams

Another pull tab fail. 😆

Because the media completely neglected or buried this story, I'm sharing it here. Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill 'science fair' www.npr.org/2025/07/09/n...

Do these box "rip cords" work for anyone, ever?

"If you cannot learn to be still with your pain, you will never be free!" From my karate sensei as a child. Deep gratitude for this most powerful life lesson. 🙏

"He who says, does not know. He who knows, does not say." - Tao Te Ching My know-it-all tenancies are strong. I'm doing my best to sit with this wisdom.

@bethsage.bsky.social you found me! 😁