August3
@dolpher.bsky.social
Retired banker and bank regulator. Traveled and lived in several Asian and Latin American countries. Teach ESL to immigrants. Conduct compassionate prison visits. Cat-loving grandpa.
So the UAW needs to fight for the man's job, I'm sure he's paid lots of union dues.
Incredible that the Democrats now have their own Joe the Plumber only instead of a plumber it’s an autoworker and instead of taxes on small businesses his issue is “the president seems to be covering up for a ring of pedophiles.”
“I don’t feel as though fate looks upon you often, and when it does, you better be ready to seize the opportunity,” said TJ Sabula, the UAW worker who heckled President Trump and who Trump flipped off and cursed at. “And today I think I did that.”
Gift link: wapo.st/4sG38CD
Gift link: wapo.st/4sG38CD
January 14, 2026 at 6:18 AM
So the UAW needs to fight for the man's job, I'm sure he's paid lots of union dues.
China celebrates record trade surplus in excess of $1 trillion, while Drumpy's beggar-thy-neighbor policies have only served to stagnate our economy and drive away our allies. Make America Grumpy Again.
January 14, 2026 at 6:10 AM
China celebrates record trade surplus in excess of $1 trillion, while Drumpy's beggar-thy-neighbor policies have only served to stagnate our economy and drive away our allies. Make America Grumpy Again.
He just publicly performed what he has always privately felt: flipping off the American public
January 14, 2026 at 2:05 AM
He just publicly performed what he has always privately felt: flipping off the American public
The cross-bearing spokesperson will praise her boss for "just being transparent."
President Trump made an obscene gesture with his middle finger and mouthed “f--- you” twice to a person who can be heard yelling “pedophile protector” at him during a tour of a Ford factory in Michigan — a reaction the White House said was “appropriate.”
Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler
A cellphone video captured Trump twice mouthing “f--- you” and raising his middle finger toward someone shouting at him inside the Ford factory.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:59 AM
The cross-bearing spokesperson will praise her boss for "just being transparent."
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This administration excels at finding different ways to harm our children.
Assaulting and kidnapping them joins a long list -- bringing back deadly diseases like measles, slashing education funding, supporting Twitter's CSAM, and, of course, protecting the president's pedophile sex trafficker pals.
Assaulting and kidnapping them joins a long list -- bringing back deadly diseases like measles, slashing education funding, supporting Twitter's CSAM, and, of course, protecting the president's pedophile sex trafficker pals.
This is 10th-grader Arnoldo Bazan.
A citizen.
Immigration agents grabbed him and put him in a chokehold.
"We're from the United States bro!' he screamed.
Agents took and sold his phone
And when he finally got home hours later, his shirt was ripped, he neck had angry, red welts, and he sobbed.
A citizen.
Immigration agents grabbed him and put him in a chokehold.
"We're from the United States bro!' he screamed.
Agents took and sold his phone
And when he finally got home hours later, his shirt was ripped, he neck had angry, red welts, and he sobbed.
January 14, 2026 at 1:31 AM
This administration excels at finding different ways to harm our children.
Assaulting and kidnapping them joins a long list -- bringing back deadly diseases like measles, slashing education funding, supporting Twitter's CSAM, and, of course, protecting the president's pedophile sex trafficker pals.
Assaulting and kidnapping them joins a long list -- bringing back deadly diseases like measles, slashing education funding, supporting Twitter's CSAM, and, of course, protecting the president's pedophile sex trafficker pals.
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BREAKING: Donald Trump announces 25 percent tariff on anyone who posts this photo.
January 13, 2026 at 6:33 PM
BREAKING: Donald Trump announces 25 percent tariff on anyone who posts this photo.
Steelers and Eagles orgs both need off-season shakeup and house-cleaning.
January 13, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Steelers and Eagles orgs both need off-season shakeup and house-cleaning.
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I wrote book reviews for a while for the WSJ well over a decade ago, and Bari Weis was my editor. One of her special tricks was to try to insert a sharp rightward slant into my essays *after* it had been copy edited, as a way of slipping her viewpoint in at the last minute.
January 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM
I wrote book reviews for a while for the WSJ well over a decade ago, and Bari Weis was my editor. One of her special tricks was to try to insert a sharp rightward slant into my essays *after* it had been copy edited, as a way of slipping her viewpoint in at the last minute.
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Still reveling in yesterday’s victory against the crooked Trumpsters and their bogus anti-wind efforts.
January 13, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Still reveling in yesterday’s victory against the crooked Trumpsters and their bogus anti-wind efforts.
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Leaving the scene, is also a crime!
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Leaving the scene, is also a crime!
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The EU–Mercosur agreement is a major boost for free trade, helps diversify our economic ties and reduces dangerous dependencies.
In an shock-prone world, it sends a clear signal of Europe’s commitment to strong, reliable partnerships, based on shared values and principles. (1/2)
In an shock-prone world, it sends a clear signal of Europe’s commitment to strong, reliable partnerships, based on shared values and principles. (1/2)
January 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The EU–Mercosur agreement is a major boost for free trade, helps diversify our economic ties and reduces dangerous dependencies.
In an shock-prone world, it sends a clear signal of Europe’s commitment to strong, reliable partnerships, based on shared values and principles. (1/2)
In an shock-prone world, it sends a clear signal of Europe’s commitment to strong, reliable partnerships, based on shared values and principles. (1/2)
'L'etat c'est moi.'
King Drumpf says the only limit on his powers is his "own morality." Wonderful; immune from legal restraints, just like Supreme Court justices opined.
January 9, 2026 at 5:54 PM
'L'etat c'est moi.'
King Drumpf says the only limit on his powers is his "own morality." Wonderful; immune from legal restraints, just like Supreme Court justices opined.
January 9, 2026 at 5:51 PM
King Drumpf says the only limit on his powers is his "own morality." Wonderful; immune from legal restraints, just like Supreme Court justices opined.
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My personal view is that you need to go limp and not resist, as any attempt to fight back will clearly be used as a justification to escalate, even lethally (despite being legally prohibited). Yell your name to bystanders, tell them to record, scream “I am not resisting!” Words are your weapons
So, honest and sincere question, Asha, what would you do if the ICE goons pulled you over and decided to drag you out of your car? Just let them "kidnap" you or fight back because what they are doing is illegal?
January 9, 2026 at 5:16 PM
My personal view is that you need to go limp and not resist, as any attempt to fight back will clearly be used as a justification to escalate, even lethally (despite being legally prohibited). Yell your name to bystanders, tell them to record, scream “I am not resisting!” Words are your weapons
Smart move by Minnesota state prosecutors: direct appeal to MN citizens to turn over any evidence from ICE shooting to the state authorities--while avoiding any criticism or judgement of the Feds.
January 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Smart move by Minnesota state prosecutors: direct appeal to MN citizens to turn over any evidence from ICE shooting to the state authorities--while avoiding any criticism or judgement of the Feds.
Things fall apart.
Interesting fact. Make of it what you will. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Beirut today was not wholly business. He brought his whole family with him. He’s expected to remain in Lebanon for the foreseeable future.
January 9, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Things fall apart.
The Proud Boys militia has been unleashed on the country and JDV-plus-Noem&Miller are their cheerleaders. The Trump family just rakes in the billions behind the chaos.
January 9, 2026 at 3:07 AM
The Proud Boys militia has been unleashed on the country and JDV-plus-Noem&Miller are their cheerleaders. The Trump family just rakes in the billions behind the chaos.
Wow. Just: wow.
January 9, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Wow. Just: wow.
Amazing efficiency of Federal investigators: before they established the identity of the murdered mother, they had already determined that she was a 'radical leftist' who was obstructing justice. Instant conviction, no independent investigation needed.
January 9, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Amazing efficiency of Federal investigators: before they established the identity of the murdered mother, they had already determined that she was a 'radical leftist' who was obstructing justice. Instant conviction, no independent investigation needed.
Sounds like the 'Divine Right of Kings'
I've been writing about this at @hopiumchronicles.bsky.social.
It's now clear Trump doesn't believe the Constitution, domestic law, the UN Charter, international law, or Senate ratified treaties apply to him; and that he has crowned himself Emperor of the Americas, Lord of the Western Hemisphere.
It's now clear Trump doesn't believe the Constitution, domestic law, the UN Charter, international law, or Senate ratified treaties apply to him; and that he has crowned himself Emperor of the Americas, Lord of the Western Hemisphere.
President Trump declared on Wednesday evening that his power as commander in chief is constrained only by his “own morality,” brushing aside international law and other checks on his ability to use military might to strike, invade or coerce nations around the world.
January 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Sounds like the 'Divine Right of Kings'
She's playing to her natural constituency: the Proud Boys she hired to terrorize Dem cities.
Ice killed a 37 year old and Kristie Noam is wearing a cowboy hat
January 8, 2026 at 5:13 AM
She's playing to her natural constituency: the Proud Boys she hired to terrorize Dem cities.
I guess they're discussing Greenland options cuz they've already solved domestic challenges like affordable health care, nutrition and housing. Fantastic
they are completely serious about this and may legitimately shatter every post-WW2 relationship with Europe over trying to take over an island that wants nothing to do with us
*TRUMP AND TEAM DISCUSSING OPTIONS TO ACQUIRE GREENLAND: REUTERS
Reuters heads:
TRUMP AND HIS TEAM ARE DISCUSSING A RANGE OF OPTIONS FOR ACQUIRING GREENLAND AND 'UTILIZING THE US MILITARY IS ALWAYS AN OPTION'- WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT
Reuters heads:
TRUMP AND HIS TEAM ARE DISCUSSING A RANGE OF OPTIONS FOR ACQUIRING GREENLAND AND 'UTILIZING THE US MILITARY IS ALWAYS AN OPTION'- WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT
January 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
I guess they're discussing Greenland options cuz they've already solved domestic challenges like affordable health care, nutrition and housing. Fantastic
Can some congressperson please show me where the approved Federal budget authorizes funds for invading and governing multiple foreign countries?
January 5, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Can some congressperson please show me where the approved Federal budget authorizes funds for invading and governing multiple foreign countries?
It takes two dunces to hold up one hat
WTF are these clowns up to?!
It's one disaster after another
They can't get away with the kidnappings by going from place to place declaring leaders are doing illegal activities
They are lawless!!!
www.mediaite.com/media/news/l...
It's one disaster after another
They can't get away with the kidnappings by going from place to place declaring leaders are doing illegal activities
They are lawless!!!
www.mediaite.com/media/news/l...
Lindsey Graham Has Trump Sign Make Iran Great Again Hat
Lindsey Graham was all smiles aboard Air Force One on Sunday as he posed with Trump and the "Make Iran Great Again" hat signed by the commander in chief.
www.mediaite.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:53 PM
It takes two dunces to hold up one hat
If it's true that Hilton is refusing ICE room guests, I will be sure to book with them.
January 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM
If it's true that Hilton is refusing ICE room guests, I will be sure to book with them.