Bob Johnson
@bestbob.bsky.social
Retired after 30+ years of higher education marketing. New focus on politics, mystery books, photography and more.
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Un-fucking-believable. Trump is such a goddamn traitor.
January 19, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Un-fucking-believable. Trump is such a goddamn traitor.
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We have an entire class of Democratic "leadership" that has been told that it's dangerous and extreme to say this, and that does not understand that what Democrats want is for their leaders to articulate what they believe and why they believe it. That should not be as big an ask as it apparently is.
Mamdani: "I am in support of abolishing ICE. What we see is an entity that has no interest in fulfilling its stated reason to exist. We're seeing a government agency that is supposed to be enforcing some kind of immigration law, but instead what it's doing is terrorizing people."
January 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM
We have an entire class of Democratic "leadership" that has been told that it's dangerous and extreme to say this, and that does not understand that what Democrats want is for their leaders to articulate what they believe and why they believe it. That should not be as big an ask as it apparently is.
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Never in human history has the conquest of your biggest rival and enemy been so cheap and easy.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Europe is at a total loss': Russia gloats over Greenland tensions
The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Never in human history has the conquest of your biggest rival and enemy been so cheap and easy.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Make no mistake, he is justifying violence if he objects to the outcome of an election. Keep that in mind as we prepare for 2026.
January 17, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Make no mistake, he is justifying violence if he objects to the outcome of an election. Keep that in mind as we prepare for 2026.
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The fact is that Donald Trump has no problem hurting his own voters because he is done with them. He's gotten what he's needed, and he doesn't need them anymore. And the GOP will pay. Awfully short-sighted for a man afraid of a Democratic Congress, which he is nearly guaranteeing with these actions.
January 17, 2026 at 7:51 PM
The fact is that Donald Trump has no problem hurting his own voters because he is done with them. He's gotten what he's needed, and he doesn't need them anymore. And the GOP will pay. Awfully short-sighted for a man afraid of a Democratic Congress, which he is nearly guaranteeing with these actions.
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So, Piggy is gonna make life even more expensive for all of us unless our NATO allies let him steal Greenland?
Do I have that right?
Do I have that right?
January 17, 2026 at 8:22 PM
So, Piggy is gonna make life even more expensive for all of us unless our NATO allies let him steal Greenland?
Do I have that right?
Do I have that right?
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Native Americans protested in Minneapolis today after the ICE abducted four Oglala Sioux Tribal Members. Three of them are still missing. (1/17|26)
January 17, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Native Americans protested in Minneapolis today after the ICE abducted four Oglala Sioux Tribal Members. Three of them are still missing. (1/17|26)
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We need to wake up— we can't afford to keep pretending Trump doesn't mean what he says.
Our Democracy isn't a joke. These are dangerous words that should be strongly condemned.
Our Democracy isn't a joke. These are dangerous words that should be strongly condemned.
January 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
We need to wake up— we can't afford to keep pretending Trump doesn't mean what he says.
Our Democracy isn't a joke. These are dangerous words that should be strongly condemned.
Our Democracy isn't a joke. These are dangerous words that should be strongly condemned.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Republicans are doomed in November… unless DJT can figure out how to rig elections. Redistricting House districts not working.
Expert flags 'perilous' Trump polling number that will 'send shivers' down GOP spines
www.rawstory.com
Expert flags 'perilous' Trump polling number that will 'send shivers' down GOP spines
twp.ai
January 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Republicans are doomed in November… unless DJT can figure out how to rig elections. Redistricting House districts not working.
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Grinning like a 5-year old getting his participation trophy at the post-season T-ball pizza party.
January 16, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Grinning like a 5-year old getting his participation trophy at the post-season T-ball pizza party.
Excellent work here…
They have quite an operation going.
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
Minneapolis church has delivered more than 12,000 boxes of groceries to families in hiding
DHH church has hundreds of volunteers packing and delivering groceries to families who have been too scared to leave their homes during the immigration operation.
www.mprnews.org
January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Excellent work here…
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President Emmanuel Macron:
“Where Ukraine was eminently dependent on American intelligence capabilities by an overwhelming majority a year ago, today two-thirds are provided by France. Two-thirds.”
“Where Ukraine was eminently dependent on American intelligence capabilities by an overwhelming majority a year ago, today two-thirds are provided by France. Two-thirds.”
January 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
President Emmanuel Macron:
“Where Ukraine was eminently dependent on American intelligence capabilities by an overwhelming majority a year ago, today two-thirds are provided by France. Two-thirds.”
“Where Ukraine was eminently dependent on American intelligence capabilities by an overwhelming majority a year ago, today two-thirds are provided by France. Two-thirds.”
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"There comes a point where we have to start questioning whether or not he’s actually aware of what’s happening around him & the harm he’s doing. It’s similar to historical figures like Nero or Caligula. Their madness took over & they started doing wildly destructive things. Trump is in that place."
Simon Rosenberg on Trump’s no good, very bad year
"It’s grotesque. He’s become a grotesque figure."
www.publicnotice.co
January 16, 2026 at 2:55 PM
"There comes a point where we have to start questioning whether or not he’s actually aware of what’s happening around him & the harm he’s doing. It’s similar to historical figures like Nero or Caligula. Their madness took over & they started doing wildly destructive things. Trump is in that place."
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"Immigrant populations commit crimes at lower rates than native-born populations, so if this is actually about crime, how do you answer for that?"
Katie Zacharia: "You are lumping in illegal immigrants and regular immigrants."
"Both commit crimes at lower rates than native-born Americans."
Katie Zacharia: "You are lumping in illegal immigrants and regular immigrants."
"Both commit crimes at lower rates than native-born Americans."
January 15, 2026 at 7:47 PM
"Immigrant populations commit crimes at lower rates than native-born populations, so if this is actually about crime, how do you answer for that?"
Katie Zacharia: "You are lumping in illegal immigrants and regular immigrants."
"Both commit crimes at lower rates than native-born Americans."
Katie Zacharia: "You are lumping in illegal immigrants and regular immigrants."
"Both commit crimes at lower rates than native-born Americans."
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they want you to think minneapolis is dangerous. more of brass solidarity band performing today at powderhorn park at the anti ICE protest after their agent killed renee good. the band is made up of community members around george floyd square and they bring joy to every action they appear at
January 11, 2026 at 2:29 AM
they want you to think minneapolis is dangerous. more of brass solidarity band performing today at powderhorn park at the anti ICE protest after their agent killed renee good. the band is made up of community members around george floyd square and they bring joy to every action they appear at
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BREAKING: Medical examiner says death of ICE detainee was a HOMICIDE - a witness says he was choked to death by GUARDS. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
A fellow detainee says he witnessed Geraldo Lunas Campos being choked to death by guards at the ICE detention center in Texas on Jan. 3.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:09 PM
BREAKING: Medical examiner says death of ICE detainee was a HOMICIDE - a witness says he was choked to death by GUARDS. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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January 15, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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No more Estée Lauder.
🧵Trump got the idea to annex Greenland from cosmetics billionaire Ron Lauder who has interests there.
"As Trump has ratcheted up his threats to seize Greenland, Lauder has acquired commercial holdings there.Lauder is also part of the consortium whose desire to access Ukrainian minerals ...
"As Trump has ratcheted up his threats to seize Greenland, Lauder has acquired commercial holdings there.Lauder is also part of the consortium whose desire to access Ukrainian minerals ...
How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory
US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the island
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:12 PM
No more Estée Lauder.
Funny thought. This just might work to push DHT over the edge. For Peter Theil & similar he’s just a place holder until they can get Vance into White House.
Quit talking about Trump. Address everything, every issue to Miller and Vought. Make Trump irrelevant, his ego will not let him be out of the spotlight and you’ll see Miller and Vought removed and the rest of the administration collapse.
January 15, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Funny thought. This just might work to push DHT over the edge. For Peter Theil & similar he’s just a place holder until they can get Vance into White House.
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Trump’s secret police are killing people in the street. People can’t afford rent or groceries. Health care is absurdly expensive.
When politicians take AIPAC money, they’re telling you whose priorities come first, and it isn’t yours.
AIPAC wants to buy this seat. We can’t let that happen.
When politicians take AIPAC money, they’re telling you whose priorities come first, and it isn’t yours.
AIPAC wants to buy this seat. We can’t let that happen.
January 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Trump’s secret police are killing people in the street. People can’t afford rent or groceries. Health care is absurdly expensive.
When politicians take AIPAC money, they’re telling you whose priorities come first, and it isn’t yours.
AIPAC wants to buy this seat. We can’t let that happen.
When politicians take AIPAC money, they’re telling you whose priorities come first, and it isn’t yours.
AIPAC wants to buy this seat. We can’t let that happen.
What kind of ICE training do Dems want? ICE is doing exactly what DJT & friends want it to do. Spread fear. Intimidate folk.
We need NO immunity...qualified or otherwise.
As Democrats negotiate fiscal 2026 funding for the Dept of Homeland Security with Republicans before a Jan. 30 shutdown deadline, they’re demanding new rules for ICE and Border Patrol agents—such as forcing them to use body cameras, refrain from wearing masks, and go through more extensive training.
January 14, 2026 at 10:27 PM
What kind of ICE training do Dems want? ICE is doing exactly what DJT & friends want it to do. Spread fear. Intimidate folk.
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So far thousands of patriotic Americans have raised over $700k for the man who got suspended by Ford Motor Co for calling Trump a "pedophile protector"
January 14, 2026 at 9:17 PM
So far thousands of patriotic Americans have raised over $700k for the man who got suspended by Ford Motor Co for calling Trump a "pedophile protector"
DJT just wants his name on a large piece of real estate. Especially now that he knows the Nobel Peace Prize is out of reach.
The comment came Wednesday as multiple NATO allies deployed military forces to the territory.
Donald Trump Won’t Rule Out Leaving NATO Over Greenland
www.newsweek.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:20 PM
DJT just wants his name on a large piece of real estate. Especially now that he knows the Nobel Peace Prize is out of reach.
My curiosity question? How did this thing evade pursuit as long as it did?
Breaking news: U.S. forces seized a Russian-flagged tanker Wednesday that had evaded a naval blockade near Venezuela, officials said.
U.S. seizes Russian-flagged tanker that fled Venezuela blockade
The tanker Marinera had been pursued by the U.S. Coast Guard for weeks.
wapo.st
January 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
My curiosity question? How did this thing evade pursuit as long as it did?