Bill O’Brien💎
@billobrien.bsky.social
Avid Corespondent✍🏼 / Advocate👨🏽💼 / Reformer - writing about all things in National Affairs & Culture, Texas Elections Judge, recovering catholic turned agnostic, happily married / Pronouns: calm | nurture | 🏠🇺🇸🏳️🌈 #notAfootballcoach🏈
Why you acting all surprised, he’s a schmuck. Once a schmuck, always a schmuck😤
Trump said something ugly enough that even Republicans are upset. slate.trib.al/JoJ2S5K
Trump Said Something Ugly Enough That Even Republicans Are Upset
The president’s grip on his party will survive yet another heartless social media post, but something is slipping here.
slate.trib.al
December 16, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Why you acting all surprised, he’s a schmuck. Once a schmuck, always a schmuck😤
Perhaps he suffers from conscienceness of guilt?
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December 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Perhaps he suffers from conscienceness of guilt?
For the record, a big room intended for balls, dancing and such is not a security measure, much less of national security interest LOL😳
The Trump administration opposes a push by preservationists to halt the White House ballroom project. In a court filing, the administration said the project must continue for national security reasons.
Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security
The Trump administration says in a court filing that the president’s White House ballroom construction project must continue for reasons of national security.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:55 PM
For the record, a big room intended for balls, dancing and such is not a security measure, much less of national security interest LOL😳
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SAN ANTONIO Dec 15
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December 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
SAN ANTONIO Dec 15
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Climate Report:
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December 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
SAN ANTONIO Dec 15
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Climate Report:
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Thou shalt not condemn “violent rhetoric” after your ally is murdered and then mock the murder of someone who criticized you.
December 15, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Thou shalt not condemn “violent rhetoric” after your ally is murdered and then mock the murder of someone who criticized you.
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Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
December 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
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21 states and DC join the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber
21 states and DC join the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber
21 against Uber One
buff.ly
December 15, 2025 at 11:20 PM
21 states and DC join the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber
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The Trump administration opposes a push by preservationists to halt the White House ballroom project. In a court filing, the administration said the project must continue for national security reasons.
Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security
The Trump administration says in a court filing that the president’s White House ballroom construction project must continue for reasons of national security.
bit.ly
December 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The Trump administration opposes a push by preservationists to halt the White House ballroom project. In a court filing, the administration said the project must continue for national security reasons.
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Actor and director Rob Reiner was killed in LA on Dec. 14, 2025. He was a Democrat donor and critic of Donald Trump. POTUS said he died due to “TDS.”
What did Rob Reiner say about Trump? POTUS called it 'derangement'
Actor and director Rob Reiner was killed in LA on Dec. 14, 2025. He was a Democrat donor and critic of Donald Trump. POTUS said he died due to “TDS.”
bit.ly
December 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Actor and director Rob Reiner was killed in LA on Dec. 14, 2025. He was a Democrat donor and critic of Donald Trump. POTUS said he died due to “TDS.”
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As the Trump administration gutted USAID this year, officials, including Marco Rubio, said over and over that lifesaving operations would continue around the world and that nobody had died because of the cuts.
December 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
As the Trump administration gutted USAID this year, officials, including Marco Rubio, said over and over that lifesaving operations would continue around the world and that nobody had died because of the cuts.
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As the federal government prepares to revise dietary recommendations on saturated fats, a review of research found benefits to cutting back.
Study Finds Benefits From Cutting Saturated Fats, as RFK Jr. Promotes Them
The health secretary has said that new government recommendations would “stress the need to eat saturated fats.”
on.wsj.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
As the federal government prepares to revise dietary recommendations on saturated fats, a review of research found benefits to cutting back.
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Throwing another Happy 100th Dick Van Dyke GIF on the pile
a black and white photo of two people dressed in santa claus costumes
ALT: a black and white photo of two people dressed in santa claus costumes
media.tenor.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Throwing another Happy 100th Dick Van Dyke GIF on the pile
I have been the single biggest promoter of this film since it appeared as the ‘movie-of-the-week’ on network television. Dennis Weaver is completely and totally convincing as he’s chased by a rogue trucker bent on rage. AND was this not Spielberg’s directorial debut.
“If many of Steven Spielberg’s films are marathon novels, DUEL is a sonnet—it has room to play because of its formal constraints.”
I Gave You The Road, Why Don’t You Take It? - Duel (1971) | BW/DR
If many of Steven Spielberg’s films are marathon novels, Duel is a sonnet—it has room to play because of its formal constraints.
www.brightwalldarkroom.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I have been the single biggest promoter of this film since it appeared as the ‘movie-of-the-week’ on network television. Dennis Weaver is completely and totally convincing as he’s chased by a rogue trucker bent on rage. AND was this not Spielberg’s directorial debut.
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Today’s editorial cartoon from the morning paper…
December 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Today’s editorial cartoon from the morning paper…
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Venezuela war, bruised hands, MTG quitting, blah blah blah
Where the fuck are those goddamn Epstein files????
Where the fuck are those goddamn Epstein files????
December 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Venezuela war, bruised hands, MTG quitting, blah blah blah
Where the fuck are those goddamn Epstein files????
Where the fuck are those goddamn Epstein files????
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As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
December 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
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Even so, history tells us folks shouldn’t get their hopes up.
Travis County judge makes San Antonio-Austin rail among top priorities
A high-speed rail line in China offers a glimpse of what could be possible in Texas. As Travis County Judge Andy Brown runs for reelection, one of his top
www.sacurrent.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Even so, history tells us folks shouldn’t get their hopes up.
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Bruce Hornsby hits #1 today in 1986 with “The Way It Is”.
“Just when one thinks we are making progress,” he said, “appalling incidents will occur that shock and sadden anyone who is interested in equality in American life,” he said. “So sadly, the song still retains a bittersweet topical quality.”
“Just when one thinks we are making progress,” he said, “appalling incidents will occur that shock and sadden anyone who is interested in equality in American life,” he said. “So sadly, the song still retains a bittersweet topical quality.”
December 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Bruce Hornsby hits #1 today in 1986 with “The Way It Is”.
“Just when one thinks we are making progress,” he said, “appalling incidents will occur that shock and sadden anyone who is interested in equality in American life,” he said. “So sadly, the song still retains a bittersweet topical quality.”
“Just when one thinks we are making progress,” he said, “appalling incidents will occur that shock and sadden anyone who is interested in equality in American life,” he said. “So sadly, the song still retains a bittersweet topical quality.”
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After highs reach the 70s across South Texas on Saturday, a cold front will bring windy conditions and much colder air by Sunday.
Strong cold front hits Texas by Sunday. Here’s when temps drop.
After highs reach the 70s across South Texas on Saturday, a cold front will bring windy conditions and much colder air by Sunday.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
After highs reach the 70s across South Texas on Saturday, a cold front will bring windy conditions and much colder air by Sunday.
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Donald, tell me you are a criminal POTUS having criminals crime on your behalf without telling me you are a criminal POTUS having criminals crime on your behalf.
December 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Donald, tell me you are a criminal POTUS having criminals crime on your behalf without telling me you are a criminal POTUS having criminals crime on your behalf.
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“Copper prices are up 35% so far this year and heading for their largest gain since 2009, due to mining disruptions and stockpiling in the U.S. On Friday, they touched $11,952 a ton.”
How tight supply, AI demand propelled copper towards $12,000 reut.rs/44o9lc1
How tight supply, AI demand propelled copper towards $12,000
Copper is closing in on the $12,000 a metric ton mark as expectations of soaring demand from data centres that power artificial intelligence and tight supplies collide with shortages outside the United States.
reut.rs
December 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
“Copper prices are up 35% so far this year and heading for their largest gain since 2009, due to mining disruptions and stockpiling in the U.S. On Friday, they touched $11,952 a ton.”
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The results will be made publicly available next month, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said.
San Antonio city staff examining how Trump budget cuts affect city services
The results will be made publicly available next month, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said.
www.sacurrent.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The results will be made publicly available next month, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
SAN ANTONIO Dec 12
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Climate Report:
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Low: 55
Precip: Trace
Snow: Missing
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