boss61
@boss61.bsky.social
Born-&-raised Baltimorean, retired business owner, enviro. sci., husband, Dad of 2, gDad of 1, passionate lifelong Orioles fan, fair-weather Ravens fan, science, weather & space nerd, left-center politics, Al Gore was right about climate.
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boss61
@boss61.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Migrated here from biased-insanity-formerly-known-as-twitter this morning. So far, so good. I'll read more than I post, but if I follow you I'm interested in you and your posts. Follows, RTs& such are endorsements only if I specifically say they are.
In 2018, Chief Justice Roberts said that "we do not have Obama judges or Trump judges..." However, there is increasingly such a thing as a Trump judge. His appointees voted for his policies 133 times and voted against them only 12 times. Continuing problem. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Trump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
In 2018, Chief Justice Roberts said that "we do not have Obama judges or Trump judges..." However, there is increasingly such a thing as a Trump judge. His appointees voted for his policies 133 times and voted against them only 12 times. Continuing problem. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Trump has been strikingly successful in attacking media companies, corporations, law firms, universities and NPOs aligned with Democrats. This is a significant projection of (partisan) Presidential authority outside government. beyond formal governmental boundaries. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/o...
Opinion | The Trump Revolution Is Going Much Further Than We Realize
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Trump has been strikingly successful in attacking media companies, corporations, law firms, universities and NPOs aligned with Democrats. This is a significant projection of (partisan) Presidential authority outside government. beyond formal governmental boundaries. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/o...
"... John ( #Harbaugh ) is the best coach I know, the best I’ve ever come across or competed against. I’m envious of the grasp he has of the entire game..." brother and fellow coach Jim Harbaugh #Ravens. (Rarely is a coach fired for something truly his fault IMO). www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Hiring John Harbaugh would give Giants credibility, toughness and biggest victory in years
The Giants were working on meeting with Harbaugh as early as this weekend, as many other NFL teams are also lining up to talk to him.
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:04 AM
"... John ( #Harbaugh ) is the best coach I know, the best I’ve ever come across or competed against. I’m envious of the grasp he has of the entire game..." brother and fellow coach Jim Harbaugh #Ravens. (Rarely is a coach fired for something truly his fault IMO). www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
So why #Venezuela and why now? Not #drugs or legitimate regional security interests, but so one Trump crony could make billions. A guy who donated $5M to MAGA. Really. This is utter corruption without parallel - lives at stake. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s Venezuela move could deliver a big win for this MAGA billionaire
Hedge-funder Paul Singer, whose firm acquired Citgo at a bargain price, has much to gain from Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
www.motherjones.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:27 PM
So why #Venezuela and why now? Not #drugs or legitimate regional security interests, but so one Trump crony could make billions. A guy who donated $5M to MAGA. Really. This is utter corruption without parallel - lives at stake. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
That repugnance certainly o the farr left as well as the far right. Had my parents lived long enough to see it, they still would not believe it. Sucks.
Without serious work, its going to keep going in the opposite direction. The increase antisemitism ive seen on here, from official sources or from people who think they are somehow justified in it has been alarming. Which alarms me most because its rooted now in the ideology i subscribe to
January 6, 2026 at 1:25 PM
That repugnance certainly o the farr left as well as the far right. Had my parents lived long enough to see it, they still would not believe it. Sucks.
Sadly the country was never ready for a candidate on the ticket whose last name was Shapiro. Not in 2024 and much less so now. We have to wait another generation it would seem
Biden running again was a decision that will go down historically as one of the worst presidential mistakes in history.
I never caught Walz fever, and would have felt much better with Shapiro as a possible VP, but realized the disposition of too many on the left, and on here made that unfeasible
I never caught Walz fever, and would have felt much better with Shapiro as a possible VP, but realized the disposition of too many on the left, and on here made that unfeasible
January 6, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Sadly the country was never ready for a candidate on the ticket whose last name was Shapiro. Not in 2024 and much less so now. We have to wait another generation it would seem
I thought of Cundiff immediately @stevenmoore722.bsky.social. But my overall outlook is this. Two flawed teams played an exciting, seesaw game. One had to win. Neither would have gone far in the playoffs. And now, thank god its baseball season. Go #Orioles!
There's just something so satisfying about being a #Steelers fan living in Baltimore and getting to see #Ravens fans try and keep their composure when I bring up Billy Cundiff.
a man is making a funny face in front of a mirror and pointing at himself .
ALT: a man is making a funny face in front of a mirror and pointing at himself .
media.tenor.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:28 AM
I thought of Cundiff immediately @stevenmoore722.bsky.social. But my overall outlook is this. Two flawed teams played an exciting, seesaw game. One had to win. Neither would have gone far in the playoffs. And now, thank god its baseball season. Go #Orioles!
Trump administration has not revealed any hidden truth about Jan. 6 because there is no hidden truth, no deep-state conspiracy, and therefore no basis for the "Big Lie" about a stolen election. Trump sleeps like a baby every night, knowing Biden won legitimately. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
For Many Jan. 6 Rioters, a Pardon From Trump Wasn’t Enough
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Trump administration has not revealed any hidden truth about Jan. 6 because there is no hidden truth, no deep-state conspiracy, and therefore no basis for the "Big Lie" about a stolen election. Trump sleeps like a baby every night, knowing Biden won legitimately. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
In my do-over dream, Biden never runs again, the Democrats have a 2024 primary & nominate Harris, she does feel she has to echo his policies on the campaign trail, and wins in Nov. 2024 in a romp. I know, sort of like what if JFK had not been assassinated, what if hanging chads counted in Florida...
I hope that Tim Walz and his family can live their best lives and breathe a little easier after making this decision about his political career.
And I will forever hate that these two never got to be President and Vice President.
And I will forever hate that these two never got to be President and Vice President.
January 6, 2026 at 10:55 AM
In my do-over dream, Biden never runs again, the Democrats have a 2024 primary & nominate Harris, she does feel she has to echo his policies on the campaign trail, and wins in Nov. 2024 in a romp. I know, sort of like what if JFK had not been assassinated, what if hanging chads counted in Florida...
Taking #Greenland by force would rip apart the central agreement that underpins #NATO. Under that treaty, an attack on any member is treated as an attack on all members. (I wonder if other treaty signees - UK, Germany, etc., would defend it militarily against Trump). www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
Stephen Miller Asserts U.S. Has Right to Take Greenland
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Taking #Greenland by force would rip apart the central agreement that underpins #NATO. Under that treaty, an attack on any member is treated as an attack on all members. (I wonder if other treaty signees - UK, Germany, etc., would defend it militarily against Trump). www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
If I unfollowed you here after being a follower, consider that this probably is why: I like what you are and stand for but you post too much. Your postings lessen the benefit I derive from bluesky merely because of their frequency. Something to consider.
January 5, 2026 at 9:25 PM
If I unfollowed you here after being a follower, consider that this probably is why: I like what you are and stand for but you post too much. Your postings lessen the benefit I derive from bluesky merely because of their frequency. Something to consider.
Because the Trump movement is a cult of personality, with no consistent principles and no concern for truth, they don’t care whether the “success” happened the way Trump says it did.The Trump movement exists to glorify Trump, in all his erratic mania. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trump’s Critics Should Not Go Wobbly Over Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro’s capture is setting off a predictable reaction.
www.theatlantic.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Because the Trump movement is a cult of personality, with no consistent principles and no concern for truth, they don’t care whether the “success” happened the way Trump says it did.The Trump movement exists to glorify Trump, in all his erratic mania. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
By going around Congress in waging a regime-change war in #Venezuela, #Trump shows deliberate contempt for the Constitution & the will of the public. With the US not attacked or under imminent threat, no justification can exist. But will anything happen to him? www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trump’s Risky War in Venezuela
By going around Congress, the president is showing contempt for the will of the public.
www.theatlantic.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:08 PM
By going around Congress in waging a regime-change war in #Venezuela, #Trump shows deliberate contempt for the Constitution & the will of the public. With the US not attacked or under imminent threat, no justification can exist. But will anything happen to him? www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trump always was the candidate of #xenophobia, #racism, #narcissism, #misogyny, #kleptocracy & anti-intellectualism. Now, using his own Risk game board to endeavor to distract the public from his immoral acts (i.e., #Epstein). Thing is, his voters knew it too. Many are racists, etc. too.
After a year in which Trump has bombed ...
- Venezuela
- Nigeria
- Iran
- Yemen
- Syria
- Somalia
- and civilian boats in international waters
... I’m thinking about the voters who convinced themselves that Trump was the candidate of foreign policy restraint.
- Venezuela
- Nigeria
- Iran
- Yemen
- Syria
- Somalia
- and civilian boats in international waters
... I’m thinking about the voters who convinced themselves that Trump was the candidate of foreign policy restraint.
January 3, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Trump always was the candidate of #xenophobia, #racism, #narcissism, #misogyny, #kleptocracy & anti-intellectualism. Now, using his own Risk game board to endeavor to distract the public from his immoral acts (i.e., #Epstein). Thing is, his voters knew it too. Many are racists, etc. too.
Doctor advocates for real-time cost transparency & other easily implementable fixes to broken & unfair #health care system. These and similar changes are long overdue; pending legislation may help. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | I’m a doctor. I shouldn’t receive better health care than patients.
Transparency in prices for medical treatment should be offered to everyone.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Doctor advocates for real-time cost transparency & other easily implementable fixes to broken & unfair #health care system. These and similar changes are long overdue; pending legislation may help. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
“We have no vital national interests in Venezuela to justify #war,” Sen. Schatz (D-Hawaii). “We should have learned not to stumble into another stupid adventure by now.” Sen. Gallego (D-Arizona) said “This war is illegal, it’s embarrassing... There is no reason for us to be at war with #Venezuela.”
January 3, 2026 at 11:34 AM
“We have no vital national interests in Venezuela to justify #war,” Sen. Schatz (D-Hawaii). “We should have learned not to stumble into another stupid adventure by now.” Sen. Gallego (D-Arizona) said “This war is illegal, it’s embarrassing... There is no reason for us to be at war with #Venezuela.”
Has he lost his frigging mind? Someone needs to tell the Orange Imbecile that he's not playing the classic board game of Risk, and that gunboat diplomacy (and worse - a shooting war) often has long-range, unintended & dire consequences. Sheesh!
Breaking News: President Trump said that the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader, and that he is being flown out of the country. Follow live updates.
Live Updates: U.S. Captures Venezuelan Leader, Trump Says
President Trump announced that U.S. forces had carried out “a large scale strike against Venezuela” and were flying President Nicolás Maduro and his wife out of the country. The Trump administration had been building pressure on Mr. Maduro for months.
nyti.ms
January 3, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Has he lost his frigging mind? Someone needs to tell the Orange Imbecile that he's not playing the classic board game of Risk, and that gunboat diplomacy (and worse - a shooting war) often has long-range, unintended & dire consequences. Sheesh!
Wrongly the Fed serves the banking system, not ordinary people & small businesses. Yet, if SCOTUS allows Trump to fire & replace Fed governor Cook, every future Gov could be fired anytime. Interest rates will be held hostage by short-term electoral considerations. www.theatlantic.com/economy/2026...
Trump Almost Has a Point About the Federal Reserve
The central bank has long abused its power in ways that benefit the financial sector at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Wrongly the Fed serves the banking system, not ordinary people & small businesses. Yet, if SCOTUS allows Trump to fire & replace Fed governor Cook, every future Gov could be fired anytime. Interest rates will be held hostage by short-term electoral considerations. www.theatlantic.com/economy/2026...
Trump’s attacks on Federal Reserve independence are likely illegal & the consequences of him personally ordering dramatic interest-rate cuts could be profoundly harmful. Yet, maybe the Fed has long abused its power to benefit the financial sector only. Have they? www.theatlantic.com/economy/2026...
Trump Almost Has a Point About the Federal Reserve
The central bank has long abused its power in ways that benefit the financial sector at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Trump’s attacks on Federal Reserve independence are likely illegal & the consequences of him personally ordering dramatic interest-rate cuts could be profoundly harmful. Yet, maybe the Fed has long abused its power to benefit the financial sector only. Have they? www.theatlantic.com/economy/2026...
Reckless & inflammatory social media #Trump post: "“If #Iran shots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the US will come to their rescue. We are locked and loaded and ready to go.” WTF is he thinking & doing? Fellow citizens elected this dangerous clown - smh.
January 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The #Insurrection Era turns 5 on Tuesday. We must summon the collective will to bring this era to an end; to make certain that the violence, lawlessness and injustice of Jan. 6 do not endure. #Trump remains vilified as the most repugnant, evil President in history. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/o...
Opinion | Trump Is the Jan. 6 President
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:17 PM
The #Insurrection Era turns 5 on Tuesday. We must summon the collective will to bring this era to an end; to make certain that the violence, lawlessness and injustice of Jan. 6 do not endure. #Trump remains vilified as the most repugnant, evil President in history. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/o...
I'm not sure that players choose their numbers unilaterally. I think that is sometimes the case when a number is available, but oftentimes either a player doesn't care or their preferred number is not available. Racism is racism though and there's no getting around it. Time to move on from Aikn.
Players choose their numbers. He also liked a tweet calling Black people the n word.
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
I'm not sure that players choose their numbers unilaterally. I think that is sometimes the case when a number is available, but oftentimes either a player doesn't care or their preferred number is not available. Racism is racism though and there's no getting around it. Time to move on from Aikn.
Citizens of Iran show incredible bravery by coming out against their thuggish regime (protesting in various ways), a winning strategy (i.e., democratization) continues to be elusive. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Iranians Have Had Enough
The demonstrations erupting across the Islamic Republic reflect deep economic and political discontent.
www.theatlantic.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Citizens of Iran show incredible bravery by coming out against their thuggish regime (protesting in various ways), a winning strategy (i.e., democratization) continues to be elusive. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Did he choose that number or was it assigned to him randomly? If the former is true, then of course I hate him as well. But I thought it was a random thing and that he's had it for quite a while.
This is also a very weird thing to quote you with when the entire topic of conversation is why we don’t like Keegan Akin: because he’s a racist who chose his jersey # to honor of his president, who’s a racist, bigoted pedophile.
January 1, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Did he choose that number or was it assigned to him randomly? If the former is true, then of course I hate him as well. But I thought it was a random thing and that he's had it for quite a while.
Keegan Akin showed us something last year. He can fill any role (e.g., now also an emergency closer) with ice water in his vein. There always is a job for a durable lefty who remains composed regardless of the pressure he faces. Matusz was like this too. #Orioles
same
I politely told Jeanette Moser that Orioles fans don’t love and cheer for Keegan Akin (which was her excuse for defending and cheering for bigot Jarren Duran) and she lost her everloving mind on me and blocked me. I was genuinely trying to be nice and she was so mean and so mad 😂
January 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Keegan Akin showed us something last year. He can fill any role (e.g., now also an emergency closer) with ice water in his vein. There always is a job for a durable lefty who remains composed regardless of the pressure he faces. Matusz was like this too. #Orioles