Awkward Josh

Average person with a smartphone and some thoughts.
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[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

I wish there was bread big enough for my Clark's face

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

What?! I'm shocked
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[Hank Green @hankgreen]

New way of getting people to read important facts about their world just dropped...

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

It's true

[Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta @malcolmkenyatta]

There will be a lot of people praising and quoting Dr. King tomorrow who presently work to destroy his legacy.

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

@boreasrx @CapehartJ

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

In all fairness; a union's purpose is to collectively bargain on behalf of its members for fair compensation and a safe work environment (and/or similar benefits) from their employers. 🤷‍♂️

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

According to the annual infrastructure report card for 2021 schools received a D+; expiring this month is also the Child Tax Credit that cut child poverty in half; class sizes have increased due to underfunding while programs and resources are cut 1/2

[Jeff Kolb @jpkolb]

I'm starting to get the impression that teachers unions don't have the best interests of kids in mind.

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

Those programs and services (like counselors) are being replaced with police in hopes of preventing the repeated school shootings we have each year. It is almost like the nation doesn't have the best interest of our children in mind. 2/2

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

@BCilwick I wonder about the vibe when voting's "compulsory." Similarly, some states (e.g. SD) offered a ballot measure for things like weed. It passed & Rs won big too. What if there were ballot measures at the national level for politicians/parties to see what the electorate wants?

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

@BCilwick UT had near universal Mail-in Voting in 2016 and full Mail-in Voting in 2020; they still voted overwhelmingly R. In 2016 vote by mail counties had 5-7% higher participation.
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Better turnout let's people see more of where the vibe of the electorate is instead of guessing.

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

Clark is very jealous that these puppies got to meet @SimuLiu and he didn't

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

I mean - yeah

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

@BrianSimsPA Clark is (dramatically) telling me that he is starving

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

Blah blah blah 10 year something something
28 ~ 38

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

Instead of the 10 year challenge we are doing the 10-ish month challenge because Clark doesn't have the same body-dysmorphia and confidence issues I do 🤷‍♂️
February - December

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

She's not wrong

[Vella Lovell @vellalovell]

The CDC says all citizens must watch Hocus Pocus

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

@garywinter_dog Clark likes your style Gary; all bellies need rubs

[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

Happy Christmas to those who celebrate from my family to yours. Take an opportunity to spend time with those you care for (virtually or in person). Read. Analyze. Debate. Keep an open mind and a (moderately) civil tongue.
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[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

178 years ago Dickens was appalled by the factory conditions in which children labored and the scores of half-starved illiterate children lining the streets. Because of this he planned to write "An Appeal to the People of England on Behalf of the Poor Man's Child."
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[Awkward Josh @ruminatingtrex]

It may be too late, but I hope they reflect on a nearly 200 year old tale and take its meaning to heart.
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