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Oct. 7th, 2018 05:54 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
gwydion* "Vietnam's children and the fear of climate change:" https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-45738136
* TW: Rape. "Nobel Peace Prize Goes To Denis Mukwege And Nadia Murad For Fighting Sexual Violence:" https://www.npr.org/2018/10/05/654675123/denis-mukwege-and-nadia-murad-win-nobel-peace-prize-for-fighting-sexual-violence
* "'I have flashbacks': Indonesia quake survivors describe a hellish week:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/07/i-have-flashbacks-indonesia-quake-survivors-describe-a-hellish-week
* "Brazil election: Jair Bolsonaro makes Trumpian pledge as poll shows big lead:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/07/brazil-election-jair-bolsonaro-makes-trumpian-pledge-as-poll-shows-big-lead
"The Margaret Thatcher-quoting, Donald Trump-admiring populist is also notorious for his regard for repression. “I am in favor of a dictatorship … We will never resolve serious national problems with this irresponsible democracy,” the presidential pacesetter, whose campaign team is packed with retired generals, once said.
On the eve of Sunday’s election, Bolsonaro’s rivals made last minute pleas for voters to reconsider.
“My country is walking towards a precipice,” warned Ciro Gomes, the Democratic Labour party candidate, who is in third place with about 15% of intended votes."
* "Saudi journalist 'killed inside consulate' – Turkish sources:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/06/saudi-journalist-killed-inside-consulate-turkish-sources
* "DOJ demands Facebook info from 'anti-administration activists':" https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/28/politics/facebook-anti-administration-activists/index.htmlv
* "The Cruelty Is the Point:" https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/10/the-cruelty-is-the-point/572104/
* "Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as Supreme Court justice:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/06/politics/kavanaugh-final-confirmation-vote/index.html
* "Anti-Kavanaugh protesters keep up the fight, even after he's confirmed:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/06/politics/kavanaugh-protests/index.html
* "Kavanaugh’s appointment isn’t a step backward. It’s a head-first plunge into an ugly past:" https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-kavanaughs-appointment-isnt-a-step-backward-its-a-head-first/
* Orin Hatch hates women so much he told rape survivors to "Grow Up." "Hatch snaps at female protesters: Grow up:" https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2018/10/04/sen-orrin-hatch-women-protesters-grow-up-ebof-vpx.cnn
* "Elie Mystal: We didn't need FBI investigation. We needed GOP to have decency:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/fbi-s-kavanaugh-review-was-limited-from-the-start-the-new-york-times-reports-1338382915520?v=railb&
* "Future of Supreme Court’s neutral reputation rests on Kavanaugh vote:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/brett-kavanaugh-considered-partisan-unfit-for-supreme-court-by-many-1338391107617?v=railb&
* "Bishop Barber on Kavanaugh nomination: ‘This was a sham’:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/brett-kavanaugh-nomination-process-an-ethical-disappointment-for-many-1338394691564?v=railb&
* I want to thank all of you who protested and phoned and made your voices heard in the last few weeks.
* What should we do now?
Volunteer to help a Candidate or Candidates you like. Contact the Demcratic Party in your area and see what sort of help tthey need for Grass roots organizing, get out the vote, etc.. Keep protesting! Keep calling or writing your Reps! Make sure all your friends are registered and organize car pools to polling places in November. Make sure you know who is running for every electable seat in your are down to the very local races. Donate time and money if you have them.
Now is also a fine time to consider a donation to:
Naral https://actnow.prochoiceamerica.org/donate/supportnaral/#.W7nPzmNRfIU
and/or Planned Paranthood: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/hkv0R7LN0E-Q-U5mXFaXRA2?sourceid=1004272&ms=4NALz1800K1N1A&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4I2IxID03QIVA7bACh3CCwHWEAAYASAAEgKlD_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
* "Susan Collins’s 2020 challenger already has a $3 million campaign fund, thanks to her vote on Kavanaugh:" https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/10/6/17945900/susan-collins-speech-crowdpac-susan-rice
* "Tony Schwartz joins AM JOY on his OneMoreVote.us midterms voter drive:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/midterm-elections-voter-drive-seeks-to-empower-onemorevote-us-1338376259908?v=railb&
* "The Body in Poverty:" https://www.thenation.com/article/the-body-in-poverty/
* "A historic murder conviction of a Chicago cop — and a city's sigh of relief:" http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-laquan-mcdonald-jason-van-dyke-guilty-20181005-story.html
* "What To Do When ― Not If ― Roe Vanishes:" https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/opinion-marty-roe-wade-kennedy-abortion_us_5b34279fe4b0b5e692f42b42
* "Number 22- Rest In Power and Peace Ciara Minaj Carter Frazier:" https://transgriot.blogspot.com/2018/10/number-22-rest-in-power-and-peace-ciara.html
* "Ted Cruz Rally - SNL:"
* "Weekend Update: Senate Confirms Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court - SNL:"
* "Weekend Update: Pete Davidson on Kanye West - SNL:"
* "Weekend Update: Florida Voting Rights Initiative - SNL:"
* "Film Panel - SNL:"
* When I came out to turn on the fish lights this evening, I discovered carnage at Halloweentown. Bodies were trewn all about and the schoolhouse was on the floor, which was worrying as the schoolhouse lives way back y the sill. I then stepped in something wet... O.o. It turned out they'd tryied to entirely clear the left hand side and smashed a black cat glitter globe, which also was from far back on the bench. They took out my beloved bone gazebo as well. I gathered the pieces, but am not sanguine I'll be be to fix it. The other fixtures they cleared survived, though I didn't find the blood bird bath until much later. I've hung the clings in the front window this year, so that's it except for the string I gave a friend to work on, and unless I find way to replace the damaged front window C9 string, as the puple fairy lights aren't really cutting it.
Cats.
* "Something happened internally tonight:" https://staranise.dreamwidth.org/617881.html
* "Fear the Walking Dead, Season 4, Episode 14: MM54:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2018/10/fear-walking-dead-season-4-episode-14.html
* "Fear the Walking Dead: Season 4, Episode 15: I Lose People:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2018/10/fear-walking-dead-season-4-episode-15-i.html
* I don't trust them at all. "Fear the Walking Dead, Season 4, Episode 16.... I Lose Myself:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2018/10/fear-walking-dead-season-4-episode-16-i.html
* "Mordor, Defiance, and Hope - LotR ReRead:" https://www.thefandomentals.com/mordor-defiance-hope-lotr-reread/
* An musing Riddler Thing: http://the-alexandrian-alchemist.tumblr.com/post/178779280176/varkarrus-doktorgirlfriend
* "Killjoys, Season 4, Episode 10: Sporemaggedon:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2018/10/killjoys-season-4-episode-10.html
* It's ebay time again. I am now I am about $150.00 behind on bills. Ends tonight; no bids. If you'd like to chip in directly towards helping me pay my bills Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion
The all items for sale link is here: https://www.ebay.com/sch/lethran/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
BPAL: Krampus (2012) (Yule (LE)): Sinister red musk, black leather, dusty rags, and wooden switches. Just Below shoulder. https://www.ebay.com/itm/302887410358
BPAL: Regina Erebi (2011) (Halloween : An Evening in Hades (LE)): The Queen of Hell: pomegranate, spear mint, black mulberry, and myrrh. 1/2 Full & Scorpio (2007) (Celestials (LE)). 1-2 Imps worth. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BPAL-Regina-Erebi-2011-Halloween-An-Evening-in-Hades-Scorpio-2007/302887503915?hash=item468580882b:g:rlMAAOSwb2JboFtP
*****
* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.
* Naral https://actnow.prochoiceamerica.org/donate/supportnaral/#.W7nPzmNRfIU
* Planned Paranthood: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/hkv0R7LN0E-Q-U5mXFaXRA2?sourceid=1004272&ms=4NALz1800K1N1A&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4I2IxID03QIVA7bACh3CCwHWEAAYASAAEgKlD_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
* Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab is doing a fundraiser for legal defense of refugee children in ICE detention. https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/activism/deliver-them-from-the-hands-of-the-wicked/
* Want to contribute directly to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services fund? "Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services:" https://www.raicestexas.org/
* Support Kids at the Border: http://brigdh.tumblr.com/post/175022384240/support-the-kids-at-the-border
* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0
* A list of organizations to help you run for office: http://lovingmyselfishard.tumblr.com/post/167330144634/psst-hey
* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.
* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/
* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/
* This is a cool person and the swimsuits are being made from an ethical source. LGBTQIA+ swimsuits: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyKeppie?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=24021616
* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion
* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html
* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.comn
* TW: Rape. "Nobel Peace Prize Goes To Denis Mukwege And Nadia Murad For Fighting Sexual Violence:" https://www.npr.org/2018/10/05/654675123/denis-mukwege-and-nadia-murad-win-nobel-peace-prize-for-fighting-sexual-violence
* "'I have flashbacks': Indonesia quake survivors describe a hellish week:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/07/i-have-flashbacks-indonesia-quake-survivors-describe-a-hellish-week
* "Brazil election: Jair Bolsonaro makes Trumpian pledge as poll shows big lead:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/07/brazil-election-jair-bolsonaro-makes-trumpian-pledge-as-poll-shows-big-lead
"The Margaret Thatcher-quoting, Donald Trump-admiring populist is also notorious for his regard for repression. “I am in favor of a dictatorship … We will never resolve serious national problems with this irresponsible democracy,” the presidential pacesetter, whose campaign team is packed with retired generals, once said.
On the eve of Sunday’s election, Bolsonaro’s rivals made last minute pleas for voters to reconsider.
“My country is walking towards a precipice,” warned Ciro Gomes, the Democratic Labour party candidate, who is in third place with about 15% of intended votes."
* "Saudi journalist 'killed inside consulate' – Turkish sources:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/06/saudi-journalist-killed-inside-consulate-turkish-sources
* "DOJ demands Facebook info from 'anti-administration activists':" https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/28/politics/facebook-anti-administration-activists/index.htmlv
* "The Cruelty Is the Point:" https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/10/the-cruelty-is-the-point/572104/
* "Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as Supreme Court justice:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/06/politics/kavanaugh-final-confirmation-vote/index.html
* "Anti-Kavanaugh protesters keep up the fight, even after he's confirmed:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/06/politics/kavanaugh-protests/index.html
* "Kavanaugh’s appointment isn’t a step backward. It’s a head-first plunge into an ugly past:" https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-kavanaughs-appointment-isnt-a-step-backward-its-a-head-first/
* Orin Hatch hates women so much he told rape survivors to "Grow Up." "Hatch snaps at female protesters: Grow up:" https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2018/10/04/sen-orrin-hatch-women-protesters-grow-up-ebof-vpx.cnn
* "Elie Mystal: We didn't need FBI investigation. We needed GOP to have decency:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/fbi-s-kavanaugh-review-was-limited-from-the-start-the-new-york-times-reports-1338382915520?v=railb&
* "Future of Supreme Court’s neutral reputation rests on Kavanaugh vote:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/brett-kavanaugh-considered-partisan-unfit-for-supreme-court-by-many-1338391107617?v=railb&
* "Bishop Barber on Kavanaugh nomination: ‘This was a sham’:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/brett-kavanaugh-nomination-process-an-ethical-disappointment-for-many-1338394691564?v=railb&
* I want to thank all of you who protested and phoned and made your voices heard in the last few weeks.
* What should we do now?
Volunteer to help a Candidate or Candidates you like. Contact the Demcratic Party in your area and see what sort of help tthey need for Grass roots organizing, get out the vote, etc.. Keep protesting! Keep calling or writing your Reps! Make sure all your friends are registered and organize car pools to polling places in November. Make sure you know who is running for every electable seat in your are down to the very local races. Donate time and money if you have them.
Now is also a fine time to consider a donation to:
Naral https://actnow.prochoiceamerica.org/donate/supportnaral/#.W7nPzmNRfIU
and/or Planned Paranthood: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/hkv0R7LN0E-Q-U5mXFaXRA2?sourceid=1004272&ms=4NALz1800K1N1A&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4I2IxID03QIVA7bACh3CCwHWEAAYASAAEgKlD_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
* "Susan Collins’s 2020 challenger already has a $3 million campaign fund, thanks to her vote on Kavanaugh:" https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/10/6/17945900/susan-collins-speech-crowdpac-susan-rice
* "Tony Schwartz joins AM JOY on his OneMoreVote.us midterms voter drive:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/midterm-elections-voter-drive-seeks-to-empower-onemorevote-us-1338376259908?v=railb&
* "The Body in Poverty:" https://www.thenation.com/article/the-body-in-poverty/
* "A historic murder conviction of a Chicago cop — and a city's sigh of relief:" http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-laquan-mcdonald-jason-van-dyke-guilty-20181005-story.html
* "What To Do When ― Not If ― Roe Vanishes:" https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/opinion-marty-roe-wade-kennedy-abortion_us_5b34279fe4b0b5e692f42b42
* "Number 22- Rest In Power and Peace Ciara Minaj Carter Frazier:" https://transgriot.blogspot.com/2018/10/number-22-rest-in-power-and-peace-ciara.html
* "Ted Cruz Rally - SNL:"
* "Weekend Update: Senate Confirms Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court - SNL:"
* "Weekend Update: Pete Davidson on Kanye West - SNL:"
* "Weekend Update: Florida Voting Rights Initiative - SNL:"
* "Film Panel - SNL:"
* When I came out to turn on the fish lights this evening, I discovered carnage at Halloweentown. Bodies were trewn all about and the schoolhouse was on the floor, which was worrying as the schoolhouse lives way back y the sill. I then stepped in something wet... O.o. It turned out they'd tryied to entirely clear the left hand side and smashed a black cat glitter globe, which also was from far back on the bench. They took out my beloved bone gazebo as well. I gathered the pieces, but am not sanguine I'll be be to fix it. The other fixtures they cleared survived, though I didn't find the blood bird bath until much later. I've hung the clings in the front window this year, so that's it except for the string I gave a friend to work on, and unless I find way to replace the damaged front window C9 string, as the puple fairy lights aren't really cutting it.
Cats.
* "Something happened internally tonight:" https://staranise.dreamwidth.org/617881.html
* "Fear the Walking Dead, Season 4, Episode 14: MM54:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2018/10/fear-walking-dead-season-4-episode-14.html
* "Fear the Walking Dead: Season 4, Episode 15: I Lose People:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2018/10/fear-walking-dead-season-4-episode-15-i.html
* I don't trust them at all. "Fear the Walking Dead, Season 4, Episode 16.... I Lose Myself:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2018/10/fear-walking-dead-season-4-episode-16-i.html
* "Mordor, Defiance, and Hope - LotR ReRead:" https://www.thefandomentals.com/mordor-defiance-hope-lotr-reread/
* An musing Riddler Thing: http://the-alexandrian-alchemist.tumblr.com/post/178779280176/varkarrus-doktorgirlfriend
* "Killjoys, Season 4, Episode 10: Sporemaggedon:" http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2018/10/killjoys-season-4-episode-10.html
* It's ebay time again. I am now I am about $150.00 behind on bills. Ends tonight; no bids. If you'd like to chip in directly towards helping me pay my bills Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion
The all items for sale link is here: https://www.ebay.com/sch/lethran/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
BPAL: Krampus (2012) (Yule (LE)): Sinister red musk, black leather, dusty rags, and wooden switches. Just Below shoulder. https://www.ebay.com/itm/302887410358
BPAL: Regina Erebi (2011) (Halloween : An Evening in Hades (LE)): The Queen of Hell: pomegranate, spear mint, black mulberry, and myrrh. 1/2 Full & Scorpio (2007) (Celestials (LE)). 1-2 Imps worth. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BPAL-Regina-Erebi-2011-Halloween-An-Evening-in-Hades-Scorpio-2007/302887503915?hash=item468580882b:g:rlMAAOSwb2JboFtP
*****
* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.
* Naral https://actnow.prochoiceamerica.org/donate/supportnaral/#.W7nPzmNRfIU
* Planned Paranthood: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/hkv0R7LN0E-Q-U5mXFaXRA2?sourceid=1004272&ms=4NALz1800K1N1A&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4I2IxID03QIVA7bACh3CCwHWEAAYASAAEgKlD_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
* Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab is doing a fundraiser for legal defense of refugee children in ICE detention. https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/activism/deliver-them-from-the-hands-of-the-wicked/
* Want to contribute directly to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services fund? "Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services:" https://www.raicestexas.org/
* Support Kids at the Border: http://brigdh.tumblr.com/post/175022384240/support-the-kids-at-the-border
* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0
* A list of organizations to help you run for office: http://lovingmyselfishard.tumblr.com/post/167330144634/psst-hey
* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.
* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/
* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/
* This is a cool person and the swimsuits are being made from an ethical source. LGBTQIA+ swimsuits: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyKeppie?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=24021616
* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion
* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html
* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.comn