Doug Ritchie
@dougritchie11.bsky.social
Father, husband, Unix geek, and Dem.. 🇺🇦🏳️🌈(Former #Posties - I'm going to miss post.news)
My guess is that “they Don’t want to deescalate”
They want to use the violence they create to effect martial law so the can suspend elections and the constitution… it’s all their plan
They want to use the violence they create to effect martial law so the can suspend elections and the constitution… it’s all their plan
Padilla on Noem: "How does the cabinet secretary not know the senator from California when she steps foot into Los Angeles? She came through the Senate for confirmation."
June 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
My guess is that “they Don’t want to deescalate”
They want to use the violence they create to effect martial law so the can suspend elections and the constitution… it’s all their plan
They want to use the violence they create to effect martial law so the can suspend elections and the constitution… it’s all their plan
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June 15, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I agree…. “Fuck Trump!” Is the phrase that comes to mind!
June 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I agree…. “Fuck Trump!” Is the phrase that comes to mind!
The journalist was provoked… and he handled it perfectly… that was a clear attempt to escalate violence from the officer. (Or whatever force he was from)
Whoa! Hats off to ABC News reporter Matt Gutman for keeping his cool yesterday.
This LAPD officer needs to be relieved of duty if he can’t handle an alleged “touch” without snapping.
This LAPD officer needs to be relieved of duty if he can’t handle an alleged “touch” without snapping.
June 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The journalist was provoked… and he handled it perfectly… that was a clear attempt to escalate violence from the officer. (Or whatever force he was from)
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An innocent man, picked up by “mistake,” must not be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail.
Mr. President. Obey the courts. Obey our Constitution. Bring him home immediately.
Mr. President. Obey the courts. Obey our Constitution. Bring him home immediately.
April 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
An innocent man, picked up by “mistake,” must not be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail.
Mr. President. Obey the courts. Obey our Constitution. Bring him home immediately.
Mr. President. Obey the courts. Obey our Constitution. Bring him home immediately.
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Pete Buttigieg .
37 Years old
8 Languages
2 Mayoral Terms
1 Harvard degree
1 Rhodes Scholarship
1 Marriage
1 Tour in Afghanistan
0 Bone Spurs
Actual American Hero
37 Years old
8 Languages
2 Mayoral Terms
1 Harvard degree
1 Rhodes Scholarship
1 Marriage
1 Tour in Afghanistan
0 Bone Spurs
Actual American Hero
April 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Pete Buttigieg .
37 Years old
8 Languages
2 Mayoral Terms
1 Harvard degree
1 Rhodes Scholarship
1 Marriage
1 Tour in Afghanistan
0 Bone Spurs
Actual American Hero
37 Years old
8 Languages
2 Mayoral Terms
1 Harvard degree
1 Rhodes Scholarship
1 Marriage
1 Tour in Afghanistan
0 Bone Spurs
Actual American Hero
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders rally Democrats, calling for a party that "fights harder."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders rally Democrats, calling for a party that 'fights harder'
The two progressive lawmakers kicked off the western part of their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour Thursday, with stops in Nevada and Arizona.
nbcnews.to
March 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders rally Democrats, calling for a party that "fights harder."
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Daily Reminder: Social Security is OUR money, an EARNED benefit
March 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Daily Reminder: Social Security is OUR money, an EARNED benefit
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BREAKING: A federal judge in Maryland has just barred DOGE from accessing Social Security, saying the group is on a "fishing expedition" that jeopardizes people's personal data.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
March 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge in Maryland has just barred DOGE from accessing Social Security, saying the group is on a "fishing expedition" that jeopardizes people's personal data.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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🔥BREAKING: A federal court ruled in favor of AFSCME case to block DOGE's access to Social Security Administration.
Elon Musk and DOGE were ruled a grave danger to Social Security & must delete private data & BLOCKED them from further sharing, accessing or disclosing OUR Social Security information.
Elon Musk and DOGE were ruled a grave danger to Social Security & must delete private data & BLOCKED them from further sharing, accessing or disclosing OUR Social Security information.
March 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🔥BREAKING: A federal court ruled in favor of AFSCME case to block DOGE's access to Social Security Administration.
Elon Musk and DOGE were ruled a grave danger to Social Security & must delete private data & BLOCKED them from further sharing, accessing or disclosing OUR Social Security information.
Elon Musk and DOGE were ruled a grave danger to Social Security & must delete private data & BLOCKED them from further sharing, accessing or disclosing OUR Social Security information.
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We’re back in another Gilded Age, Trump is shoving us into a financial crisis. Time for another FDR.
substack.com/@robertreich...
substack.com/@robertreich...
Robert Reich on Substack
“…the liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerated the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than the democratic state itself. That in its essence is fascism: owne...
substack.com
March 21, 2025 at 3:24 AM
We’re back in another Gilded Age, Trump is shoving us into a financial crisis. Time for another FDR.
substack.com/@robertreich...
substack.com/@robertreich...
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AOC: I want to live in an America that guarantees healthcare to every person.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
March 21, 2025 at 3:34 AM
AOC: I want to live in an America that guarantees healthcare to every person.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
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#StrongerTogether
#Resistance
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February 16, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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The richest man on earth, Elon Musk
is trying to kill a department, USAID, that helps the poorest people on earth
Because USAID has been investigating Musk and his Starlink company — and their ties to Vladimir Putin and Russia
THAT is why Musk is attacking USAID
is trying to kill a department, USAID, that helps the poorest people on earth
Because USAID has been investigating Musk and his Starlink company — and their ties to Vladimir Putin and Russia
THAT is why Musk is attacking USAID
February 9, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The richest man on earth, Elon Musk
is trying to kill a department, USAID, that helps the poorest people on earth
Because USAID has been investigating Musk and his Starlink company — and their ties to Vladimir Putin and Russia
THAT is why Musk is attacking USAID
is trying to kill a department, USAID, that helps the poorest people on earth
Because USAID has been investigating Musk and his Starlink company — and their ties to Vladimir Putin and Russia
THAT is why Musk is attacking USAID
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That is the truth! Hate seeing them in my neighborhood!
December 15, 2024 at 4:11 AM
That is the truth! Hate seeing them in my neighborhood!
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We must protect Social Security!!!
Pass it on…
Pass it on…
December 8, 2024 at 4:06 AM
We must protect Social Security!!!
Pass it on…
Pass it on…
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Sickening hypocrisy.
December 8, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Sickening hypocrisy.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 29, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
November 29, 2024 at 7:32 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 29, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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My part-time Black job will be to remind them of their idiotic choice every fucking chance I get.
November 29, 2024 at 10:27 AM
My part-time Black job will be to remind them of their idiotic choice every fucking chance I get.
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#USPolitics
Trump will take the credit, average voters won’t know any better.
Democrats *must* get waaay better at communicating/marketing their wins so Trump’s predictable lies get less traction.
Trump will take the credit, average voters won’t know any better.
Democrats *must* get waaay better at communicating/marketing their wins so Trump’s predictable lies get less traction.
It’s hard not to appreciate this guy. on.forbes.com/6010tRh1I
Buttigieg Is Pushing Out Billions In Grants Before Trump Takes Over
The Transportation Secretary said the department will keep dispersing funds from Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for road, airport, bridge and rail projects “until the closing bell.”
on.forbes.com
November 28, 2024 at 2:12 PM
#USPolitics
Trump will take the credit, average voters won’t know any better.
Democrats *must* get waaay better at communicating/marketing their wins so Trump’s predictable lies get less traction.
Trump will take the credit, average voters won’t know any better.
Democrats *must* get waaay better at communicating/marketing their wins so Trump’s predictable lies get less traction.