Debbie Downer

@debbiedown

Recovering academic, late discovered AuDHD cat person, just trying to survive in this dystopia

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Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Apr 26

Totally normal behavior.

2 minutes ago
Maggie Haberman White House reporter posted:
President Trump still plans to deliver his speech, according to a senior administration official.

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Apr 25

These are my two guys. They are really sweet together, and they send their love!

A photo of a short-haired tuxedo colored cat hugging a grey floofy cat in a loving manner

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Apr 15

I’ve been struggling to find joy or solace lately…the events of the past week alone have felt like so so much, and I worry that the tender part of me is breaking under the weight of it all. Been trying to take photos of moments of beauty when they happen so I can hold on to them a little longer.

A purple and white tulip with fluffy edges blooming in a field of other tulips and small purple flowers

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Apr 14

Everything is truly terrible, but the Doctor memes are giving me life this morning.

A meme that depicts medical staff in an operating room, and Donald Trump at the door in Jesus robes. The caption reads:
“Sir, can we help you?”
“No, I work here.”

Context:The meme is mocking Trump’s claim that he was portraying himself as a doctor in his recent post depicting himself as Jesus.

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Apr 5

The bald eagle chicks in Big Bear have hatched!! Welcome to the world, little ones. ❤️ Link to live feed of the nest here: www.youtube.com/live/B4-L2nf...

Photo of a newly hatched baby bald eagle looking up, and another newly hatched chick beside them. Photo is of the screen from the live YouTube feed from the Friends of Big Bear Valley

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Mar 25

Everything is awful, but the other day I picked up this beautiful plant at a neighbor’s yard sale while I was out walking, and the blooms are bringing me joy in amidst the horrors. I’m trying to stay rooted in the gratitude for what is in the midst of swells of grief for all that is lost or dying.

Three bright pink flowers atop a potted plant with green leaves. The pot is on my patio, and the plants bring me joy.

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Mar 22

This post by @katieabey.bsky.social came across my FB feed today, and I saved it because it felt important to me. Your post reminded me of it, so I’m sharing it with you too!

A screenshot of a FaceBook post by artist Katie Abey that says:
When you dedicate yourself to being as authentic to yourself as possible then you become a mirror to everyone who isn't ready to do that for themselves yet. Your expression or your choices might trigger others. But you have to keep doing it. As the only other option is shrinking or limiting yourself and that isn't really an option at all.
And for every person you trigger, another person is inspired by your bravery and your light

The text is the caption for an art piece with an armadillo that says:
emBODYiNG THe MOsT
AUTHeNTiC VeRsiON of YouRselF Will insPiRe Some PeoPLe
AND iT WIll TOTALLY TRiGGeR OTHERS.
YoU HAVe NO CHOiCE BUT TO DOiT
ANYWAY. You owe it To Your SoUL!
@KATiEABEY
THE ARMADilIO Of AUTHENTiCiTY

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Feb 25

I feel like these two pieces together are kind of a big, terrifying deal… www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... www.newscientist.com/article/2516...

The Guardian reports:
US military leaders pressure Anthropic to bend Claude safeguards

Anthropic presents itself as most safety-forward Al firm and Pentagon has threatened penalties if it does not yield
Nick Robins-Early

New Scientist reports:

Als can't stop recommending nuclear strikes in war game simulations

Leading Als from OpenAl, Anthropic and Google opted to use nuclear weapons in simulated war games in 95 per cent of cases
By Chris Stokel-Walker
25 February 2026

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Feb 20

How it started, how it’s going meme with an article about the Supreme Court ruling against tariffs on the “how it started” side and a screenshot of Trump saying “I’m allowed to destroy the country” on the “how it’s going” side

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Jan 25

Timeline cleanse

Great White Heron perched on a log on the shore of a lake

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Jan 15

2026 Mad Libs

The Democrats responded by [expressing concern/writing a strongly worded letter/voting to confirm Trump nominees/requesting an investigation/holding a press conference/refocusing on affordability/throwing a vulnerable community under the bus/reminding people to vote].

Even though the Trump
Administration's action was clearly [illegal/immoral/unconstitutional/a threat to national security/a threat to global security/a hostile act against allies/a war crime/a violation of international law], news outlets reported it [as a clash between equals/part of a normal political process/without needed context/by restating administration talking points without question/not at all].
Community members expressed [outrage/anger/sadness/frustration/ surprise/a lack of surprise] and vowed to [protect each other/ organize/provide mutual aid/stand up/fight back/speak out].
Rinse and repeat.

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Oct 28

2025 has me feeling like…

A blonde woman with her hands in the air looks upward in despair. The caption says “aggressive disease infected monkeys (and mosquitos), take me away!” This is a play on a Calgon ad from the 1980s where the distressed woman said “Calgon, take me away!”

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Sep 24

Meme with a news headline about Trump claiming that Tylenol causes Autism in the upper frame, and with a photo of Jennifer Coolidge in the lower frame with the caption “Makes me want a Tylenol real bad.”

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Sep 18

If they want to cancel free speech to appease fascists, then I’m cancelling them.

Screenshot of a message from Hulu confirming the cancellation of a subscription

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Mar 22

Without downloading new pictures, where are you mentally?

Painting of a man with a skeleton lurking over his shoulder. The man says “I’m anxious and I have a bad headache.” The skeleton replies: “Have you tired consuming nothing but coffee and terrifying news updates?”

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Feb 20

No matter how powerful the forces of authoritarianism and fascism are, I continue to believe that the forces of love and compassion and good are stronger.

A black and white short-haired cat hugging a grey floofy cat

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Feb 2

I just checked, and it looks like it’s on a bunch of government websites now

Homepage of the U.S. Department of Education that has a U.S. flag with 9 stars at the top of the page

Debbie Downer@debbiedown· Jan 30

Current mood: