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#Author & geek #AmWriting archaeology adventure stories exploring ancient mysteries of this world. I'm also a #vegan animal rights supporter 🐾❤️ 🖖 #AmReading #WritingCommunity #novelist 📚
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Challenge accepted.

A social media post from “Republicans against Trump” showing Donald Trump speaking at a podium in front of multiple American flags. The caption quotes him saying, “You gotta win the midterms. Because if we don’t win the midterms, I’ll get impeached.”
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There is something very wrong with Megyn Kelly.

Tweet quoting Megyn Kelly expressing extreme comments about alleged war crimes. Below is a split-screen video still of Kelly on one side and a male guest on the other.
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@georgetakei She is a truly despicable creature

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This is how it’s done, U.S. negotiators. Learn from other strong leaders how to deal with criminal aggressors.

A screenshot of Sweden’s foreign minister speaking at a wooden podium inside a legislative chamber. The caption states that Sweden does not recognize Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea or other Ukrainian territory and will not reward aggression. The video overlay includes Ukrainian subtitles.

A screenshot of Sweden’s foreign minister speaking at a wooden podium inside a legislative chamber. The caption states that Sweden does not recognize Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea or other Ukrainian territory and will not reward aggression. The video overlay includes Ukrainian subtitles.
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@georgetakei YES!!!!!!! 💯 💯 💯

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It’s not about protecting anyone. It’s about full transparency and justice for the victims.

A tweet from “Aaron Rupar” includes a question from Pamela Brown asking if Democrats have discussed how to handle potential member involvement in Epstein matters. Rep. Jamie Raskin replies that no Democrat has ever asked him to slow down the investigation to protect anyone. The attached image shows a CNN split-screen of Pamela Brown interviewing Raskin.
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Brutally accurate.

A tweet from “The Purple Pimpernel @Eyeswideopen69” says: “Your dad.” Below it is an embedded tweet from “Ivanka Trump,” which reads: “In your opinion what is the biggest threat to USA,” followed by an American flag emoji. The image shows a large American flag waving against a cloudy sky.
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After sweeping losses for Republicans earlier this month, the Trump White House doubled down on denial: no inflation, a “Golden Age” economy, and nothing to see in the Epstein files. Such denials and major missteps have alienated voters, eroded support among Trump's own base, and sparked defections within the GOP. Trump's MAGA movement appears to be unraveling right in front of our eyes. https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/maga-unraveling-trump-coalition

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@georgetakei Good. tRump is a nightmare & a menace to society.

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I adore this painting, "No Thoughts," as it perfectly captures the fact that all orange cats share one one braincell! It's number 17 in the Close Encounters Collection!

Painting of an orange cat with wide eyes and no thoughts. The artist's signature and @joyousjoyfuljoyness watermark are at the bottom right.
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@joyousjoyness Too cute!! 🧡 💚

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@georgetakei Utterly disgusting!! 😠

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He’s just going to make things up to try and stay in power, like all fascist authoritarians do. We will not abide it.

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@georgetakei tRump is a nightmare!

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Hey I saw a great name for that space.

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@georgetakei Perfect!

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Not this time, SCOTUS. You’ll have to pry my wedding band off my hand.

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@georgetakei It's utterly despicable that this is being questioned!!! 😠

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Maybe we should call it No Czars.

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@georgetakei that tracks...

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Three Galaxies in Draco
Credits: Stephen Leshin

Three Galaxies in Draco
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@world_beauty Wow!! 🤩

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Looking Out Over Mars
Credits: MarsExploration Rover Mission, ,

Looking Out Over Mars
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@world_beauty I love seeing pix from Mars!

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The Observable Universe
Credits: Licence, Wikipedia, Pablo Carlos Budassi

The Observable Universe
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@world_beauty So fascinating! 🤩

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Perfect metaphor.

A tweet from Elizabeth Warren says: “This is Trump’s presidency in a single photo: Illegal, destructive, and not helping you.” The image shows construction and demolition work at the White House, with a Volvo excavator tearing down part of a wing as workers stand nearby behind a fenced-off area.
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A powerful visual.

A tweet from Pop Base reads: “A melting ice sculpture of the word ‘Democracy’ was placed in front of the U.S. Capitol.” Two photos show the sculpture before and after melting. In the first, the word “DEMOCRACY” is fully visible in clear ice with the Capitol building in the background. In the second, much of the sculpture has melted, leaving only fragments that spell “D_C_AY,” symbolizing the decay of democracy.
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@georgetakei Powerful, indeed

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@georgetakei 👀 🤞

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California leads the way!

A tweet from FactPost reads: “Gov. Newsom has announced California will be the first state to sell insulin through a state-backed program. It will cost just $11.” Below the text are two images side by side: on the left, California Governor Gavin Newsom standing in front of an American flag; on the right, a close-up of a gloved hand holding a vial labeled “INSULIN (rDNA origin)” with dosage and storage instructions.
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@georgetakei 👏 👏 👏

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It’s all just so gross and absurd. Words that also happen to describe the VP.

A screenshot of a tweet by Paul Blest responding to another tweet by The Bulwark. Paul Blest’s tweet reads: “My precious little 31 year old boys were just joshing around when they said ‘I love Hitler.’ My baby children. They're so little.” Below, The Bulwark’s tweet quotes JD Vance discussing backlash over an “I love Hitler” group chat, saying people should “Grow up!” and not focus on what “kids say in group chats,” claiming “kids do stupid things” and make “edgy, offensive jokes.” The image below shows JD Vance speaking at a podium with microphones, standing in front of U.S. flags and a “Real America’s Voice” logo, with a caption bar identifying him as “JD Vance, Vice President of the United States.”
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@georgetakei Despicable!! 😠

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day 6: pierce

A remote landscape under a yellow sky. A small figure shines a blazing white flashlight beam into a gaping tunnel entrance carved into craggy gray rock. In the background is a blurry greenish suggestion of a wooded mountainside. Crouched on the rock directly above the tunnel, and looking all too close to pouncing, is a lithe dark-colored animal that, despite its long tail and an elongated head, looks eerily humanoid. The painting is signed "Chris Silverman".
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@csilverman Your artwork is always so amazing & mysterious 🤩

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APOD is Two Years Old Today

APOD is Two Years Old Today
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@world_beauty Awesome!! 🥳 🌌

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It took me a half second, but this was brilliant.

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@georgetakei 🤣 🪄

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Paranal Moonset

Paranal Moonset
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@world_beauty Wow!! 🤩

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Painting of a capybara sleeping in water surrounded by palm trees. The bright neon sunset is in the background. The artist's signature and watermark @joyousjoyfuljoyness are at the bottom right.
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@joyousjoyness Lovely 💖

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Listen to Pete.

A screenshot of a Twitter post by Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) with a profile picture of a man in a suit. The post reads: "Donald Trump is way less popular than he wants you to believe. And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think." The background is dark blue, and the text is white.
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APOD is Six Years Old Today

APOD is Six Years Old Today
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On this day in 1966, Star Trek first beamed into living rooms across America. None of us could have imagined then the journey it would set us on. And not just the cast and crew, but the millions of fans who would find hope, inspiration, and community in its vision of the future.

Over the decades, I’ve been humbled and grateful for the love you’ve shown, not only to me, but to the ideals of Star Trek itself: diversity, unity, and the belief that together, humanity can boldly go where none have gone before. Thank you for your unwavering support and for keeping this dream alive all these years. Live long and prosper, always.

Actors Nichelle Nichols (L) and George Takei attend Day 4 of the Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on August 14, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
Actor George Takei attends the "Star Trek: The Star Fleet Academy Experience Preview " at Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum on June 30, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Kris Connor/FilmMagic)
Actor George Takei attends the Star Trek: The Star Fleet Academy Experience at Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum on June 30, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)

Actor George Takei attends the Star Trek: The Star Fleet Academy Experience at Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum on June 30, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)
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@georgetakei 🥳 💝 :startrek: ✨

George - you are such a light for all of us in the darkness of this world 🌟 💖
Thank you for all that you do & for being you 🤗 🖖 :blobheart:

I've been a fan forever & TOS is one of my all-time fave shows. My family & I often have classic Trek playing in the background & seeing you there warms my heart & makes me love the show even more.

May you & Brad always live long & prosper... 🖖 :prideheart:

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Indeed he is. Yet he joins the world’s dictators.

A screenshot of an X post from Michael de Adder (@deAdder ) featuring a profile picture of a man and the logo of The Globe and Mail. The post includes a political cartoon titled "NEW BALANCE OF POWER." The cartoon depicts a seesaw balanced on a pyramid, with four world leaders—resembling Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump—sitting on one end, pulling it down. A speech bubble from the empty other end reads, "YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE OTHER END!" The cartoon is signed by the artist, de Adder, and published by The Globe and Mail.
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@georgetakei Perfectly captured!

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A small, very tall house sits on three thin legs on a barren surface of reddish soil. The legs look like those of a Mars lander. The house appears to have three stories: there is a weird metal circular hatch on the first level, two windows on the second, and a single arched window at the top, directly under the pointed roof. The house looks like it may have been something else earlier—a metal machine, or part of a rocket. The surface is rusty, tarnished metal with tinges of red and blue-green. It has odd holes and seams throughout it. The window on the left is a rusty rectangular gap; the window on the right is a well-maintained window with a plant in it. All windows are dark except for the topmost window, which is glowing green, perhaps reflecting the surrounding greenish-yellow sky. A white sun sits in the sky on the left; a dim mountain is visible in the distance. The painting is signed “Chris Silverman”.
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@csilverman Love it! 🌟

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Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri
Credits: CEDIC Team

Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri
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@world_beauty Incredible!! 🤩

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In the Oval Office, FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents President Donald Trump with his ticket for “Row 1, Seat 1” at the World Cup Final Match in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.

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@w7voa Utterly despicable putin patsy & fanboy 😠


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JD Vance says Gavin Newsom is mimicking Trump to sound more authentic. Did a brain worm get to him, too?

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@georgetakei vance is a gross hypocritical sycophant

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(AP) — The conservative network Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.

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@w7voa Good.

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The invader must leave all parts of the nation invaded. How is this not absolutely clear?

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Trump would concede at the table what Russia could not take on the battlefield. Americans should not accept this from this weak ass president.

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A Spiral Aurora over Iceland
Credits: Davide Necchi

A Spiral Aurora over Iceland
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Mafia meetings used to be much more discreet

US welcoming committee for an internationally wanted war criminal
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An Avalanche on Mars
Credits: HiRISE, MRO, LPL (U. Arizona),

An Avalanche on Mars
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@world_beauty It's amazing that we can see this!! 🤩 🧡

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@georgetakei 🔥 👏 👏 👏

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:nkoWave: Hello and a good meowing everyone! :ablobcatheartsqueeze: :blobcathearts: :blobcathugyou: Have a most wonderful day and stay safe! 😸♥️

George the sleepy cat

George the sleepy cat
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@stux You, too! ❤️
Sweet kitties 😍

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Webb's First Deep Field
Credits: , ESA, CSA, STScI, NIRCam

Webb's First Deep Field
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@world_beauty Spectacular!! I want to see all the places 🤩

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Milky Way over Deadvlei in Namibia
Credits: Stefan Liebermann

Milky Way over Deadvlei in Namibia
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@world_beauty Spectacular!! 🤩

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@georgetakei Lost all respect for him now.

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@georgetakei 😆 👏 👏

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The LGBTQ+ community is facing a seemingly endless wave of attacks — bans on gender-affirming care, anti-trans legislation, cuts to HIV funding. It is chilling. It is deliberate.

However, every time they tried to write us out, we wrote ourselves back in—louder, prouder, and more determined than ever.
The American Dream doesn’t belong to just one kind of person.

It belongs to all of us. That’s the energy I’m bringing to the with the Human Rights Campaign. https://americandreamshrc.org/

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@georgetakei 👏 👏 :prideheart:

You are a most excellent human being George! ❤️ 🖖

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nineteen years as a wikipedian 🎂

This user has been on Wikipedia for 19 years and 1 day.
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@molly0xfff Wow!! Congratulations!! 🥳