Notices by Cat West (catawu@mastodon.social)

@Gargron I’ve been spotted

We, my friends and I, going through this PTSD, acknowledging it and that no one is coming to save us, have decided we will do what we can, where we can, how we can to save ourselves, each other and others along the way. That 2 yrs from now, if there are still elections, we will still do our best with that, but that we are not constrained to fighting the bullies by the bullies rules. It is now my path to self care and revitalizing.

@fribbledom Ahhh! Ok. I thought I was so clever landing on the mines! Sometimes, simple games elude me.

@fribbledom Is the object to avoid the mines or to blow them all up? Serious question. I never understood that game.

Bezos and Musk are 2 steaming examples of why we should bust up media monopolies and monopolies in general. It gives too much power to a handful of people who, according to whimsy or fear, make decisions that profoundly effect the entire country, sometimes the world, and that in itself, is a form of tyranny. End the tyranny of monopolies. Give people choices and let competition build a better economy. Presently, only a handful of people control the markets and they are not us, nor do they care.

@br00t4c @oldguycrusty “vetting” was Eric & Jr telling dad that JD was the best because he liked TFG more than the others did. Apparently, while everyone was lobbying the clown, JD was lobbying the boys. I wonder if it was strip clubs, cocaine and porn? Or something else. Putin no doubt planted JD right at the head of the parade.

@br00t4c Y’know what? We can celebrate victories, and keep fighting. How’s that for ya? Keep the energy high. Don’t dampen us down. We’ve been under massive stress for over a decade and having someone on our side tell us to maintain it rather than enjoy a moment of relief, is frankly, depressing. No one thinks it’s over. EVERYONE of us has been in it forever and we know there’s always more to be done and we know that the war is never won. *Pops champagne cork* Cheers.

@Gargron that is captivating. I love B & W

@Gargron Great pic but looks spooky as hell

Just a reminder: If paying a livable wage would tank your corporation, you are not a business person, you are a slave contractor.

@Gargron That one feels ‘present’. Perfect.

If he doesn’t do the debate, Kamala should show up and answer the questions, focus on her for the entire hour or however long it is. He can be the empty chair. He’s the weirdest scaredy cat.

DNC has a live band. RNC had recorded music… One was live, the other was a poor impersonation of life. WE ARE ALIVE!

They are zombies.

The energy of this Convention cannot be topped. The roll call was spectacular and new in flourish and fanfare. Topping it all off, Kamala filling the Milwaukee stadium venue to the rafters… two stadiums, in the same night… juggernaut style. The tired old fascist holed up in Camp Turd is out of ketchup, screaming into the void. I’m loving every minute of it. Best part: The energy is sustained from top to bottom, beginning to end.

@martinvermeer @JuliusGoat Sadly, those who are making the link and are not appalled, walk among us thinking they will be immune.

@tillshadeisgone @RickiTarr you won’t get that with anyone, but that doesn’t stop you from painting the whole picture blood red because you have a cause the only cause, so righteous that all who fail your purity must be smeared. You were given, literally, a statement by statement break down of what and why, and yet, you fling more manure because that’s what you do. You prefer trump because that enhances your chances of having a dystopian world to rail at. Get lost.

@tillshadeisgone @RickiTarr “He didn’t have to do any of those things”? Really? Let the city burn because rioters overtook the protesters, is closer to purity than calling in the NG that was requested by the mayor and the Chief of Police? Not doing so would be a dereliction of duty, a violation of his oath. You want the simplistic, the perfect and the pure, and…

@tillshadeisgone @RickiTarr You want the fascists in power because that keeps you in power, always waving the bloody shirt, never having to accomplish anything, always sabotaging anyone that tries to resolve issues bigger than you can comprehend. Get a sandwich sign and rant up and down the city blocks. I’m sure you’ll find what you’re looking for.

@Gargron how do you get to the little boat?

@davidaugust 20 years ago (or more) all the fighter pilots were being trained by one of the very best— A woman, who was not allowed to fly in combat, but her students were. You bet we can do anything.